Welcome on board everyone! We’re thrilled to help you unlock the full potential of our innovative online classroom. Whether you’re new to the platform or looking to familiarise yourself with the online classroom's features, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to create engaging and dynamic learning experiences for your students.
1. Setting Up Your Video and Audio
- Enable Permissions: Before you begin your virtual session, you'll need to enable from your currently open browser, e.g. Google Chrome, your 'camera' and 'microphone' prompts, by simply selecting the "allow" button. This step ensures that you're visible and audible to your students.
- Edit Your Name: If needed, you can always amend/update your full name before starting the session.
- Join the Session: Once everything is set, click the "Join" button, to enter the online classroom.
2. Activating and Disabling Your Microphone and Camera
During your session, you may decide to mute your microphone or turn off your camera.
- Microphone: Click the "microphone" icon to toggle between mute and unmute.
- Camera: Similarly, click the "camera" icon to turn your video on or off as needed.
3. Sharing Your Screen
Sharing your screen allows you to present a wide range of options, such as slides, documents, or other resources directly to your students.
- Start Screen Sharing: Click on the 'Share Screen' button. You'll be prompted, (for instance from the Google Chrome browser), to choose whether you wish to share your entire screen, a specific window, or a browser tab.
- Stop Screen Sharing: Simply click the 'Stop Sharing' button when you're done.
4. Using the Whiteboard Feature
The whiteboard is a powerful tool for illustrating concepts and working through problems in real-time.
- Access the Whiteboard: Click on the 'Whiteboard' icon in the classroom interface. You can draw, write, and annotate directly on the whiteboard.
- Clear or Save Content: Clear the board, by selecting the 'bin' icon, when needed, or you can save your work, by selecting the 'digital camera' icon for future reference.
5. Interacting with Room Members
Stay connected with your students throughout the session by previewing and accessing room members.
- Preview Members: Click on the 'Room Members' icon to see a list of participants.
- Chat with Members: You can also send messages via the chat feature, by clicking on the 'Chat' icon.
6. Ending the Session
When your session is complete, it's important to end the video call properly.
- Terminate the Session: Click on the 'End Call' button, filled with red colour, to close the session for all participants.
7. Enhance Engagement with Google Chrome Extensions
To elevate your online teaching experience, we've curated a list of highly interactive Google Chrome extensions. These tools are free to use and will take your classroom engagement and collaboration to the next level! Please make sure to check out these fantastic and very promising options, to enhance the effectiveness of your educational sessions.
Final Thoughts
At Suited Tutor, we want your teaching experience to be as seamless and enjoyable as possible; that's why we've put together a video walkthrough, found below, designed to quickly get you up to speed and refresh your memory - on everything you've learned so far.
By familiarising yourself with these features, you'll be well-prepared to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that your students will love. Happy teaching!!
