[aisle] Google Chats

Michelle Harris harrism at husd4.org
Mon Nov 23 11:45:48 CST 2020


Chat can be turned off via the Admin controls.

On Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 11:42 AM Coffman, Tricia via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> We use Google for everything. Just wondering how do you turn off the chat?
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> Thanks
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> We had the same issue that Kristi describes:  students were using chat
> both during class time and remotely and causing behavior issues.  There is
> no ability to archive chat, therefore any issues were not able to be
> investigated.  But as Kristi said, a Google Doc has a history attached to
> it, even if the student deletes it.
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> A few of our teachers actually wanted the chat feature back because they
> used it in a responsible and useful way during class for discussion, so we
> taught them how to open two screens side-by-side instead.  Students put the
> lesson in one screen and a class Google Doc for chat in the second screen.
> Voila! Class discussions can still happen.
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> On Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 11:29 AM Kristi Pierce via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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> We don't allow chats, as it can cause a LOT of privacy and behavior
> issues.  Docs can be viewed and are not allowed to be deleted from student
> history, so the doc is retrievable if there is a behavioral issue
> happening.  I know quite a few schools do this, but some allow chats for
> certain organizational units, like teachers or special student groups.
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> Good luck!
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> On Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 10:48 AM Kathy Wickline via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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> Dear All,
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> I have several teachers who are upset about the amount of chatting
> students are doing.  I don't see any reason to turn off chat because
> students could use a doc to hold a chat or email each other.
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> I just want to know what your school policies are about this and how
> individual teachers are handling it.
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> Kathy Wickline
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> Unity Junior High Librarian
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> Tolono, IL
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Michelle Harris
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