Google Meet – Teacher Guide & Resources

Google Meet provides teachers with tools to manage virtual meetings, control student participation, and support online instruction.

This guide highlights commonly used Google Meet features for PBSD teachers, including Host Controls and muting participants.

1. Understanding Google Meet Host Controls

Host Controls allow meeting organizers and designated co-hosts to manage certain meeting features and participant permissions.

Depending on your Google Workspace settings, these controls may allow you to manage:

• Participant access to the meeting
• Chat and other participation features
• Screen sharing permissions
• Participant microphones and video permissions
• Other meeting management options

How to Access Host Controls

1. Open or join your Google Meet session.
2. Make sure you are signed in with the account hosting the meeting.
3. Locate the Host Controls option in the meeting interface.
4. Open the controls to review available settings.
5. Adjust settings based on your instructional needs.

2. Mute Participants During a Meeting

Teachers may need to mute participants to reduce background noise and interruptions during instruction or presentations.

Mute an Individual Participant

1. Open the Google Meet session.
2. Select People to view meeting participants.
3. Locate the participant you want to mute.
4. Open the participant's available controls.
5. Select Mute if the option is available.
6. Confirm the action if prompted.

Mute Multiple Participants

Google Meet may provide an option to mute multiple participants during a meeting, depending on the meeting settings and available host permissions.

Use the following PBSD Scribe guide for the district's existing walkthrough.

3. Recommended Practices for Classroom Meetings

The following practices can help teachers manage instructional meetings effectively:

• Review Host Controls before students join.
• Use your district Google account when hosting school meetings.
• Confirm the correct class meeting link is being used.
• Review participant access and screen-sharing settings.
• Mute participants when necessary to reduce interruptions.
• Remind students to keep microphones muted when not speaking.
• End the meeting appropriately when instruction is complete.

4. Frequently Asked Questions

Why Can't I See Host Controls?

Confirm that you are signed in with the correct PBSD Google account and that you are the meeting host or an authorized co-host.

Some settings may be unavailable depending on your district account and meeting configuration.

Can I Unmute a Student?

No. For privacy reasons, you cannot remotely turn on another participant's microphone. The student must unmute their own microphone when permitted.

Can I Limit Student Participation?

Google Meet provides host management features that may allow teachers to restrict certain participant actions. Available controls depend on the meeting and district settings.

What If the Meeting Controls Look Different?

Google periodically updates its meeting interface. If the available options differ from the screenshots in the tutorials, review Google's official documentation or contact Technology Support.

5. Additional Google Meet Resources

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