Showing posts with label Google Hangouts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Google Hangouts. Show all posts

Google Hangout for Teachers- A Comprehensive Tutorial

July 29, 2014
Google Hangout is an excellent service  that enables both one-on-one  and group chats with up to ten people at a time.Google Hangouts are not all video based. You can hold a hangout using only the textual chat functionality or you can add voice. There is also another great feature called hangout on Air. A Hangout on the Air is a Google hangout that is broadcast both on YouTube both through your Google+ page . It’s a great way to have a “public” event or get more people involved in the conversation!


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 The purpose of this post is to share with you a handy video tutorial to help you make the most out of Hangout in your instruction. Some of the things this tutorial covers include:
  • Types of Google Hangout:
  • How to create a Hangout
  • How to add people to a hangout
  • How to record a Hangout history
  • How to archive a Hangout to retrieve it later
  • How to delete or block individuals from a Hangout
  • How to use text chat Hangout
  • How to send an image in a Hangout
  • How to add people to circles from a Hangout
  • How to start a video call in the Hangout
  • How to manage the settings of a Hangout

Handy Google Hangout Cheat Sheet for Teachers

June 26, 2014
One of the best features of Google Plus I like so much is called Hangout. Hangout is a great way for teachers to  host group discussions online . Google Plus Hangout allows you to organize video and text conversations with your contacts. Within hangouts, users can share files, documents, and photos. Video calls on Hangouts are limited to only 10 members but using Hangout on Air will let you share your hangout live on YouTube or your website. The hangout will also be recorded and automatically saved on your YouTube channel.


Here are some ways to use Google Plus Hangout with students
  • Develop rich online portfolios.
  • Create live shows and talks for broadcast
  • Share screens and create collaborative demonstrations
  • Inviting remote guests to speak.
  • Facilitating group projects after school hours
  • Answering student questions about homework and projects
  • Group grading sessions
  • Host study groups
  • Use Whiteboard capabilities to explain lessons
  • Connect students with native speakers in language courses
I am also sharing with you this awesome Google Hangout video cheat sheet which is ceated by Leander Independent School District. You can share this visual with you students to let them learn more about the features available on Hangout. This cheat sheet is available for download from this link.