Introduction
In this guide, we’ll explore how to block the Google Meet Raise Hand feature in Google Workspace for Education (GWFE) using Safe Doc. Safe Doc is an essential tool for K-12 school administrators, managers, and teachers to streamline classroom management and enhance learning experiences.
By removing this distraction, Safe Doc creates a more controlled, organized, and effective virtual classroom environment, allowing teachers to maintain productive, seamless lessons.
Why do you need to block the feature in K-12 school classroom management?
Google Meet’s Raise Hand feature lets students signal when they want to speak or ask a question. While useful in theory, it often becomes a distraction when students misuse it, raising their hands for no valid reason. This disrupts the class, causing unnecessary interruptions that hinder both teaching and learning.
Additionally, during virtual parent-teacher meetings (PTMs), parents can also raise their hands. Sometimes, teachers may prefer not to engage with parents at that moment, but Google Meet doesn’t offer a way to turn off this feature.
This is where Safe Doc steps in. By allowing educators to block the Raise Hand feature, Safe Doc helps prevent these disruptions, keeping the classroom environment focused, productive, and free from distractions. Let’s see how Safe Doc can make managing your virtual classroom easier and more efficient.
Block Meet Raise Hand in Google Meet using Safe Doc
What is a xFanatical Safe Doc?
xFanatical Safe Doc is a comprehensive solution for maintaining a focused and secure online environment for Google Workspace admins and users. It provides robust tools to manage and restrict access to various online content, ensuring a safe and productive digital environment. xFanatical Safe Doc integrates seamlessly with Google Workspace, offering administrators the ability to customize content filtering policies according to their needs.
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How to block Raise Hand option in Google Meet
Step 1: Install Safe Doc:
The first step is to install Safe Doc in your Google Workspace environment. Safe Doc is a browser extension that seamlessly integrates with Google workspace, providing enhanced control and security features.
Step 2: Configure Safe Doc settings:
Once Safe Doc is installed, you can configure its settings to disable Raise Hand option Google Meet.
Step 3: Access Google Admin Console:
Now, navigate to the Google Admin Console. In the Google Admin Console, click on Devices followed by Chrome. Then, select Apps & Extensions and click on Users & Browsers.
Step 4: Copy the Policy:
Locate the policy that you wish to apply and copy it. The policy will display in a specific format similar to the example provided below:
"BlockMeetRaiseHand": {
"Value": true
}
Step 5: Save the Policy:
After copying the policy, click the Save button to apply it.
How to configure Safe Doc?
First of all, ensure the deployment of Safe Doc on your students' Chrome browsers, and review the xFanatical Safe Doc Configuration document.
Conclusion
In conclusion, blocking the Raise Hand feature in Google Meet with Safe Doc helps teachers maintain better control over their virtual classrooms and minimizes unnecessary disruptions. By preventing misuse of this feature, educators can create a more focused and productive learning environment, allowing students to stay engaged and teachers to lead lessons without constant interruptions. xFanatical Safe Doc ensures smoother classroom management, whether during regular lessons or virtual parent-teacher meetings.
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