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Backchannel and Google Hangouts

Timothy Kohl

David Last

Backchannel log in:

http://backchannelchat.com/Backchannel/11082904

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Backchannel Communication

http://backchannelchat.com/Backchannel/11082904

  • Backchannel
  • TodaysMeet
  • Chatzy
  • Google Hangout Q & A
  • Twitter
  • YouTube Comments

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NETS Standards for Students

2. Communication and Collaboration -

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

5. Digital Citizenship -

Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

6. Technology Operations and Concepts -

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations

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Other NETS Standards for Students

1. Creativity and Innovation -

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology

3. Research and Information Fluency -

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making -

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

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NETS Standards for Teachers

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity -

Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.

2. Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments -

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge.

3. Model Digital Age Work and Learning -

Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society

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NETS Standards for Teachers

4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility - Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.

5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership - Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.

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Developing Communication

Promoting Thinking “Beyond the Literal”

Content Driven

Content Vocabulary

Higher Level Thinking

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Developing Communication

Responding with a Purpose

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Developing Communication

Listening Skills

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Google Hangout - Transformation

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Google Hangout - Parent Orientation

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Google Hangout - Cyberbully Experts

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Backchannel Communication and Feedback

Parent Orientation

http://backchannelchat.com/Backchannel/15312354

Cyber Bullying Panel

http://backchannelchat.com/Backchannel/56262745

  • Backchannel provides feedback from Google Hangout viewers

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Setup Hangout OnAir (HOA)

  1. Calendar Event for Participants
  2. Advertise Event for Viewers
  3. Start Hangout OnAir prior to event
  4. Embed Link from Hangout OnAir
  5. Live Broadcast!!

Google Hangouts -

Schedule Hangout On Air

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Screen Shots: Start HOA

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Google Hangout

Why Hangouts?

Administrative Settings

Start a Hangout

Schedule a Hangout

Hangout Apps

Hangouts OnAir

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Beyond the Classroom

  • Bring in the Experts
  • Professional Development
  • Virtual Meeting
  • Field Trips
  • Question & Answer

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Professional Development

Using Technology in the Classroom: OASD Style

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Google Hangout

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Microphone - mute when not talking
  • Joining meeting via Calender event
  • Scheduling a Google Hangout OnAir
  • Hangout OnAir
    • Organizer controls screen that is broadcast
    • Live Questions

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Resources