Google Hangouts Feature Requests and Solutions

As the College has transitioned to online learning, we have been made aware of several frequently requested features for Google Hangouts Meet. As ITS only supports Google Hangouts Meet we have done some research to find solutions for these feature requests. Below please find the resolutions and follow this link for more detailed information regarding these resolutions.

Feature Request	Solution
Grid View in Hangouts Meet	Use this link to download a chrome extension for grid view.
Breakout rooms	Create additional meeting rooms and share link with groups.
Whiteboard feature	Use Google Jamboard to create  collaborative Jams and share your  screen during meeting.

For more help, please contact ITS at its@manhattan.edu or 718-862-7973

Podium Feature: "Video Mute" Projector Display without Powering Down

Using “Video Mute” aka “Video Blank” stops the projector display without powering down the whole system.

Need to work on the PC privately? Or do you want to switch between the whiteboard and the projector but not wait for cool down and warm up times?

Quickly stop projecting the PC display to the projector by following the steps listed below.  Your audience will no longer be able to see the PC display once the projector is “muted.”

From a Crestron podium select VIDEO MUTE to stop the projector from displaying.

From a White Hall podium select VID BLNK to stop the projector display.

In an unrenovated classroom press BLANK on the remote to stop the projector display.