Thinking about tutoring online but wondering how to schedule your lesson? You’re in the right place! Here we explain how to become a Google Hangouts expert! From setting up online lessons, timetabling on your Google Calander and how to best engage your tutee online- we’ve got you covered.
Step 1: Create a google account
To use Google Hangouts for your online lesson, you’ll need a Google account. Click here to make your account.
Step 2: Create your meeting
Once your account is set up, head over to Google’s Meet page and login. Click on ‘Join or Start Meeting’ and title your meeting. Select ‘Continue.’
Step 3: Join the meeting
To start the meeting click on the button ‘Join Meeting.’
Step 4: Add your participants
To invite a participant to your lesson, choose one of the following methods:
a) Click ‘Copy joining info’, and then share the link to your invitee by email or social media.
b) Click ‘Add People’, and enter an email or phone number
Step 5: Start the lesson
Once you’ve invited your participant(s) they will be able to join your online lesson!
How do I schedule a lesson in advance?
For those of us that want to organise regular lessons, Google is a handy tool that allows you to schedule your Google Hangouts Meeting on your Google Calendar. By adding your lesson and tutee’s email details to your calendar, your meeting will appear in both yours and your tutee’s calendar.
- Simply head over to your Calendar and select a date and time slot for your lesson.
- Add your tutee by clicking on ‘Add Guests.’
- Under ‘Event Details‘, click on ‘Add Conferencing’ to add a Google Hangouts link.
- When you’re happy with your lesson, click on ‘Save.’
- Google will ask whether you want to send an invite to your guests via email. Select ‘Yes’ to notify your participants. Your email invite will have the link to your Google Hangout Meet.
How do I keep my online lesson interesting?
It can be challenging to keep your tutee engaged when tutoring online. We, therefore, recommend using your webcam to ensure your lesson is visually interesting. Try to keep your lesson varied through a mix of speaking, written and listening exercises.
It can also be useful to show your tutee what it is your trying to explain. This is particularly handy when explaining grammar points or a maths equation. Luckily, to make our lives easier, Google Hangouts easily allows you to share your screen. Simply click on ‘Present your screen’ when delivering your online lesson.
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