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In this segment, you’ll learn how to efficiently manage various aspects of a Google Meet session. Begin by familiarizing yourself with the icons at the bottom of your screen, particularly focusing on the left side where the microphone icon is located. Clicking this icon mutes your microphone, making you inaudible to others in the meeting. Muting is particularly useful in noisy environments or when you’re not speaking, especially in large meetings to minimize background noise. To speak, simply click the icon again to unmute. Beside the microphone icon, you’ll find the camera icon, which controls your visibility in the meeting. Clicking this icon turns your camera off, making you invisible to other participants while still allowing you to hear them. This feature is handy in large meetings where focus should be on the speaker, or in situations where you prefer not to be seen. Remember, turning off your camera doesn’t mute your microphone. To turn your camera back on, just click the icon again. The next important feature is the closed captions, which enhance accessibility by transcribing spoken words onto the screen. Activate this by clicking the icon resembling ‘CC’ inside a square. Test it out by speaking a few words and observing the transcription at the bottom of your screen. Note that this feature’s activation is private and won’t be visible to other call participants.
To conclude your meeting, click the red button with a telephone icon. Since you’re the host of this meeting, a pop-up will ask if you want to “End this call for everyone” or “Just leave the call.” Choose “End the call” to terminate the meeting for all participants. After ending the call, click “Return to home screen” to prepare for the next video. Now it’s your turn to practice: Mute and unmute your microphone, turn your camera off and back on, enable closed captions, and finally, end the meeting. Once you’ve completed these tasks, proceed to the next video by clicking “Next.” This step-by-step approach ensures you’re comfortable with managing your presence and participation in Google Meet, enhancing your ability to conduct effective and efficient virtual meetings.