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At the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, we are Switching on Learning by integrating Google’s powerful ecosystem into every classroom. This blog is a dedicated space for sharing the ideas, methodologies, and digital tools that transform the modern educational experience. Our Digital Toolkit We empower educators and students by leveraging a robust, collaborative environment: Google Workspace for Education: Driving seamless collaboration through Docs, Drive, and Classroom. The Power of AI: Utilizing Gemini and integrated AI features to personalize learning and spark creativity. Data-Driven Assessment: Using MarkBook to track student growth with precision and transparency. The Process of Learning: Leveraging Revision History to emphasize growth, iteration, and the visible journey of a student's work. From interactive Chrome tools to digital storytelling, we aren't just using tech—we’re using it to bridge gaps, foster global collaboration, and future-proof our students' skills.

Google Meet Promised Changes Are Rolling Out!


 Google Meet Changes ROLL OUT!

How to See Your Entire Class in Google Meet 



Exciting News! Google Meet has now changed it’s layouts so you can now see up to 49 participants at once.


  1. Once you are in a Google Meet, proceed to the 3 dots menu at the bottom right corner of the screen, and then select change layout



  1. Choose tiled view







  1. At the bottom of this box, you now have the ability to change how many participants are in your view by moving the circle along the bottom. 49 is currently the maximum number of participants that you can see at once. 


*Note: You can set the number to less than 49 by moving the circle accordingly if you have fewer participants joining.


A video tutorial of this process can be accessed by clicking here



Google added HOST CONTROLS


Located at the bottom LEFT of the screen the FIRST PERSON in will now see a Shield icon with a lock on it.  This means you are the first person in the meeting.  The first person in the meeting has Host Control.  For now, you can:


*  Turn off screen sharing

* Disable Chat messages

* Mute Students

* Remove Students

* Start the Recording


If you do not see the Blue Shield Icon exit the meet and RESET your Google Meet Link.



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