Important Note
Recommended Browser: For optimal performance, we advise using Chrome as your web browser.
Accessing Devices for the Session
Initial Setup: Grant access to your microphone and camera upon first entry.
Permission Settings: Click the lock icon and ensure the camera and microphone are enabled.
Device Setup
Pre-Session Configuration: Adjust your microphone and camera settings before joining.
Joining the Meeting: After setup, click "Join meeting".
How to reduce the background noise?
If you want to reduce the background noise before you click Join meeting choose the Noise reduction button from the settings, and then you are ready for your session!
How can I set up my background?
We encourage you to use a blurry filter or a quiet background so the class will not get distracted from your personal space. Wanna know how to do it? Easy.
Choose the settings button at the down-right corner of the room.
Choose the Effects button.
Choose the effect you prefer.
I am having technical issues with the camera or/and the microphone. What can I do?
In case you are experiencing a technical problem with your microphone or camera, click on the lock button on your taskbar. You need to make sure that all the features are on.
The same goes for your learners. If a learner experiences technical issues with the camera or/and the microphone, you should guide them through to change the features.
How can I share my screen?
When you need to share your screen for an activity, follow the next steps.
From the basic commands, click Share.
Click the Continue with share screen button.
Decide if you would like to share your Entire screen, just a Window, or a Chrome Tab.
Click Share.
Can I chat with the class during the session?
Of course, you can! From the basic commands, click Chat. There is a chat room where you can text your entire class.
Note: You cannot text students individually. Neither do students can text each other.
Creating Breakout Groups
Setting Up Groups:
Click "People" then "Breakout Groups".
Drag and drop learners into groups.
Name the groups and start the breakout session.
Learner Participation: Learners join groups by clicking the "Enter the group" button.
Tutor Monitoring: Visit each group to track progress.
Ending Breakout Groups: End the session via the "People" menu.
See the full Breakout Group journey below
IMPORTANT NOTE
Inform your students before letting them in the breakout rooms: When the breakout group is over the learners should press the yellow button (up and left) “Session ended” so they can come back to the main room!
When learners are back in case they have their cameras and microphones off you can request to open them following the instructions below.
How can I open or close learners' microphones?
Simply click on the three dots of each learner's name, as seen in the picture.
The notification that shows up on the learners’ screens is:
