How to Join Google+ and a Hangout from the Education Page

Setting up your Google+ account and joining a Hangout with a Page

How to create a Google+ account

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First you need to have a Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you can go through the steps to create one at no charge. If you already have a Gmail account, you just need to create a Google+ account. (See yellow arrow below.)�

You'll be able to access Google+ in the top left of your Google screen (see orange arrow below). If you have any problems visit the Google+ Help center at http://goo.gl/aeXgt

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System requirements

Before you try to join a Hangout, first make sure your set-up meet the advised technical requirements (e.g. browser, internet connection) which can be found on this website.

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Accessing a Google+ Hangout

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(1) First ensure you have add the page you want to follow (and will be hanging out with in the future) into one of your Circles

If you are joining the Google in Education Page, in Google+ search type "Google in Education" and click on it. This will take you to the Page. Then click on the red button to "Follow" the page.

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Accessing a Google+ Hangout

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If you are invited to join, you can enter and ask questions:

• On Google in Education's page, click the blue "Hangout" button. You can see this at the orange arrow below.

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(2) Look in the page's Stream to find the Hangout. 

Go to the page for Google in Education at the appointed time to participate in the Hangout. You can access in one of two ways:�

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If you are watching the live stream only, you can pose questions & comments below the video:

• Double click on the play button on the "Hangouts On Air" image

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Accessing a Google+ Hangout

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(3) Fix your hair and Join :)

If you click "Join Hangout" you will be brought to an intermediary screen that tests your camera and sound. It also gives you a chance to see what you look like so you can make sure your computer, you, and the background are ready to go. Then click "Hang out" (yellow arrow below).

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