For students going back to school during COVID-19, Google has expanded its Meet features to make remote learning easier.  

Remote Learning on Google Meet

The Verge reports that Google Meet now allows 49 people to join a meeting through a bigger tiled view. Announced in June, this expanded tile view will launch in September. In April, Google Meet had first allowed only 16 people to join a meeting. This expansion brings Meet up to par with Zoom.

Google announces new tools to help with virtual education during the pandemic https://t.co/QSaIb90Ahm pic.twitter.com/2IYylQsZE4

— The Verge (@verge) August 12, 2020

Moreover, Google plans to import its digital whiteboard called Jamboard to Meet. For shy students, they can also blur or change their Meet backgrounds with the September update as well.

Remote Learning on G Suite Enterprise for Education

For customers of the G Suite Enterprise for Education plan, Google will also allow them to start breakout Meet rooms in October. Teachers could split up their class to more manageable small group discussions. Attendance-wise, teachers can track student presence on Meet with the October update. 

Classroom Management on Google Meet

To help teachers manage their remote classes, Google has announced new moderation controls for Meet. With these controls, moderators can prevent people from joining meetings if they were already denied two times or got kicked out once. 

The Google Meet September update will also allow teachers to end the meeting for all students at the same time. They will also be able to approve or reject bulk requests to join a class. Also, teachers can turn off in-meeting chats, limit student presenters in a class, and keep students from starting the Meet session before the teachers’ arrival.

Check out the full list of new updates Google has planned for remote learners here.

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COVID-19 has forced people to start working from home, which means more video calls and meetings. If you’re sick of staring at your computer screen during calls, Google is now letting you cast them on your TV.  

Google Meet and Chromecast

Engadget reports that Google is rolling out an update to Meet that allows you to screen-cast your meetings through Chromecast. Before, this feature was only available on the Nest Hub Max. However, this new feature will only work on Google Chrome. Google will still use your camera, microphone, and computer audio to drive the screen-cast. You’ll just see your workmates or classmates on a larger screen.

Google Meet comes to TVs thanks to Chromecast https://t.co/OK77pwP55D pic.twitter.com/PLlS8IIhoN

— Engadget (@engadget) August 18, 2020

How Do I Cast My Google Meet?

In a blog post, Google said it wants to help employees stay on top of their projects while working from home. With the all-new Meet, they can just join meetings on their TV while eating breakfast in the kitchen or sipping coffee in the living room. Students on remote learning can also attend lectures or deliver presentations on their TV.

Just create a Google account and update your Chrome browser. Also, check your Chromecast device for the latest firmware. Once you’re about to join a meeting, look for the “Cast this Meeting” option. Choose your device, and start casting. 

Is Google Meet Better than Zoom?

Google has used the pandemic to roll out regular updates to Google Meet, hoping to overtake Zoom. Last May, Google made Meet free to use for people with Google accounts. If you’re on Android, you can also use Meet on your Gmail app. However, you’ll have to wait for a few days before casting.

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