Schedule and Run a Google Meet
Create a Calendar event, invite guests, join the meeting, present your screen, and use host controls.
Key information
- If you have the host controls, when you open the Meet you should see a blue shield in the bottom left.
- By default all host controls are turned on; you have to open the host controls from within the Meet to change these options. (Click the host controls shield in the bottom left to access.)
- What is Quick Access in a Google Meet?
- Change ownership of a Calendar event - Did you now if you scheduled a calendar event you could change the owner of the event. This is particularly helpful if you were to do a meet but then could not make it. You could then…
Help resources
Open a WCPS step-by-step guide or watch a retained training video.
Use Companion Mode in Google Meet
Join from a second device without audio feedback and use chat, captions, polls, hand raising, and presenting.
Before you join
1
Check your equipmentConfirm the correct camera, microphone, and speakers on the preview screen.
2
Avoid audio feedbackUse Companion mode on a second device when a meeting-room system handles audio.
3
Protect privacyTell everyone before recording and follow WCPS privacy requirements.
Still need help?
Submit a Technology Services work order and include the meeting date, device, and a description of the problem.