Google Meet – Student & Family Guide

Google Meet is a video conferencing tool that teachers may use for virtual meetings, instruction, and other school-related activities.

This guide helps PBSD students join Google Meet sessions through Google Classroom, use their district Chromebook camera and microphone, and find additional support resources.

1. Join a Google Meet Through Google Classroom

If your teacher has made a Google Meet link available in Google Classroom, you can use that link to join the meeting.

1. Open Google Chrome on your district Chromebook.
2. Visit Google Classroom.
3. Sign in with your PBSD Google account if prompted.
4. Select the class associated with your meeting.
5. Locate the Google Meet link provided by your teacher.
6. Click the meeting link.
7. Review your camera and microphone settings.
8. Select Join now or Ask to join, depending on the meeting settings.
9. Wait for your teacher to admit you if approval is required.

2. Watch: Join a Google Meet in Classroom

Watch the following video for a demonstration of how to join a Google Meet session from Google Classroom.

3. Allow Camera and Microphone Access

When joining a Google Meet session, your Chromebook may ask for permission to use the camera or microphone.

1. Open the Google Meet link provided by your teacher.
2. If Chrome requests permission to use your camera or microphone, review the request.
3. Select Allow if the access is needed for your meeting.
4. Use the camera and microphone controls on the meeting screen to turn them on or off.
5. Join the meeting when you are ready.

4. Using Google Meet During a Meeting

Google Meet provides several controls that help you participate in a meeting.

• Microphone: Turn your microphone on or off.
• Camera: Turn your camera on or off.
• Leave call: Exit the meeting when it is finished.
• Other meeting features: Additional options may be available depending on the meeting settings.

5. Troubleshooting Common Google Meet Issues

My Camera Is Not Working

• Check that your camera is enabled in Google Meet.
• Confirm that Chrome has permission to use your camera.
• Review the Chromebook's camera privacy controls.
• Restart your Chromebook if the issue continues.

My Microphone Is Not Working

• Make sure your microphone is not muted in Google Meet.
• Confirm that Chrome has permission to use your microphone.
• Check the Chromebook's microphone privacy controls.
• Restart your Chromebook if necessary.

I Cannot Join the Meeting

• Confirm that you are signed in with your PBSD Google account.
• Check your internet connection.
• Verify that you are using the correct meeting link.
• Wait for your teacher to admit you if prompted.
• Contact your teacher if the meeting is unavailable.

I Cannot Hear Anyone

• Check the Chromebook's volume.
• Make sure the correct speaker or audio output is selected.
• Disconnect headphones or other audio devices if necessary.
• Leave and rejoin the meeting if the problem continues.

6. Additional Google Meet Resources

7. Information for Families

Families can help students prepare for Google Meet sessions by making sure:

• The Chromebook is charged and connected to the internet.
• The student is signed in with their PBSD Google account.
• The correct Google Classroom course is open.
• The student has the meeting link provided by the teacher.
• The camera and microphone are working when needed.

If you have questions about the meeting schedule or classroom expectations, please contact your child's teacher.

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