Reflection: ICT tool (Google Meet)

 

We were introduced to Google Meet as part of a group activity. Our lecturer divided us into groups and asked each group to schedule a Google Meet session, inviting the lecturer as a guest. This activity was designed to help us understand how the tool works and how it can be used for communication, especially in virtual learning or teamwork settings.

                         

 My group successfully scheduled the meeting using Google Calendar, which automatically created a Google Meet link. We added our group members and our lecturer to the invite. The process was straightforward, and it showed me how well Google Meet integrates with other Google tools, making it easy to set up meetings and notify participants. We took the time to explore the platform and its features. I learned that Google Meet has several useful tools like screen sharing, which would allow someone to present slides or documents during a discussion. There’s also a chat feature for messages during the call, and options to mute/unmute, turn video on or off, and adjust the layout based on how many people are in the meeting.

 

 I didn’t know that Google Meet had such a feature called live captioning feature, which can automatically display text while someone is speaking, a really helpful tool for better understanding in noisy environments or for people with hearing difficulties. Even though we didn’t get the chance to try out all these features during our session, exploring them gave me a clearer picture of how Google Meet can support both learning and collaboration. I now understand how useful it can be for group projects, online classes, and even professional meetings. In the future, I definitely want to try out the features myself, especially screen sharing and live captions, so I can feel more confident using them when the time comes. This activity reminded me that knowing how to navigate virtual communication tools is an important skill, not just for school, but also for the real world.