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Google Hangouts in the Library Classroom

Lanelle Hilling, VAASL 2016

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What is a hangout?

  • Hangouts is an application created by Google for communicating through video.

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What is a hangout?

  • Hangouts creates a virtual space where up to ten people (logons) can "hang out" talk and see one another at the same time.

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What is a hangout?

  • Hangouts can be used via a traditional browser (Chrome) or via the Hangouts Mobile App

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What is a hangout?

  • Hangouts can be used via a traditional browser (Chrome) or via the Hangouts Mobile App

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'Google Hangouts in the Library Classroom'

What is a hangout?

  • Hangouts is an application created by Google for communicating through video.

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What is a hangout?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPZb3D0500I

  • Hangouts can be used via a traditional browser (Chrome) or via the Hangouts Mobile App

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Technical Details on using Hangouts…

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Start a Hangout text conversation via traditional Browser

  1. Open Hangouts at hangouts.google.com or in Gmail.
  2. At the top of your Hangouts list, click Search .
  3. Type a name or email address. When you find the person you want, click their name.
  4. Type your message, and press the return key on your keyboard.

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Start a Hangout group chat via traditional Browser

  1. Open Hangouts at hangouts.google.com or in Gmail.
  2. At the top right, click Search .
  3. For each person in your group, type their name, phone number, or email address.When you find the person you want, check the box in front of their name.
  4. Click Message.
  5. Type your message, and press the return key on your keyboard.

After you've created a group, you can invite people using a link, add more people, or remove people. Learn more about managing people in group conversations.

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Start a Hangout video call via traditional Browser

First, make sure that your computer meets the system requirements and give Hangouts access to your camera and mic.

  1. Open Hangouts at hangouts.google.com or in Gmail.
  2. At the top right, click Search .
  3. Type a name or email address. When you find the person you want, click their name.
  4. In the Hangout window that opens, click Video call .

When you're done with your video call, to leave, point to the bottom of the window and click End call .

Video call with multiple people

  1. Open Hangouts at hangouts.google.com or in Gmail.
  2. At the top right, click Search .
  3. For each person in your group, type their name or email address. Check the box in front of their name.
  4. Click Video call.

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Possible Use Number One - Engage in literary conversations with other students

    • book discussions on Virginia Reader Titles with students in different region
    • book discussions across levels - eighth and ninth

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Possible Use Number One - Engage in literary conversations with other students

    • book discussions on Virginia Reader Titles with students in different region
    • book discussions across levels - eighth and ninth

https://plus.google.com/communities/100662407427957932931

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Possible Use Number Two - Mystery Location Calls

  • Two classrooms video chat with each other but do not reveal their individual locations.
  • Before meeting online, both classes research facts about their own location and create clues about their location.
  • Then, each class takes turns asking yes/no type questions in order to puzzle out the location and solve the mystery.

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Mystery Location Calls - Group on Google+

Group Description - “This group is dedicated to classroom teachers who want to make global connections with other classrooms via Google Hangout. This is a game based connection where each class asks yes/no questions and gathers clues to determine the location of the other class. This is a great opportunity for students to create, collaborate, communicate, and to think critically.”

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Excellent Step by Step Guide from Alice in Wondertech

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A list of Mystery Location Call Roles (Jo-AnnFox)

Reflection form idea (Jo-AnnFox)

Paula Naugle's Mystery Location Call Webpage

Cybraryman's Mystery Location Call Resource Page

#eduslam about Mystery Location Calls

EdcampHOME session about Mystery Location Calls

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Possible Use Number Three- Virtual Field Trips

    • Organizations and companies offering Hangouts or YouTube Live Field Trips
    • example : http://www.exploringbytheseat.com/

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Possible Use Number Four - Invite Guest Speakers

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Hangouts

  • Up to 10 accounts from different locations
  • Not taped
  • Need an invite to attend and watch

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YouTube Live

  • Taped and aired on Youtube
  • Can set up privacy features, but the world could have access to it if you don’t set this up correctly
  • Unlimited people can watch it and be a part of it.

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Debates between schools

http://www.elissamalespina.com/thoughts-on-technology---blog/4-school-virtual-debate-using-google-hangout

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