This article is written for G Suite for Education Administrators.

Introduction

In this article, we’ll explore how to stop students from Adding People to Google Meet using xFanatical Safe Doc. In K-12 educational settings, managing virtual classrooms in Google Meet can be challenging when students are allowed to add unauthorized participants. This feature can lead to disruptions, such as students inviting friends or outsiders, causing distractions and compromising the learning environment. By preventing students from adding people to Google Meet sessions, educators can maintain control over who joins the meeting, ensuring that lessons run smoothly and securely. Implementing this restriction helps foster a more focused and respectful virtual classroom experience, free from unnecessary interruptions.

Adding people to a video meeting in Google Meet is disabled by Safe Doc

Adding people to a video meeting in Google Meet is disabled by Safe Doc

Why prevent students from Adding People to Google Meet?

In virtual classroom settings, the option for students to add participants to Google Meet can lead to several problems. First and foremost, students might invite unauthorized individuals, such as friends or outsiders, who can disrupt the lesson. As a consequence, this kind of interference distracts students and undermines the learning experience. Additionally, it can jeopardize the safety and security of the virtual classroom.

By preventing students from adding people to Google Meet, educators can ensure that only authorized participants are present in the meeting. This restriction helps maintain control over the virtual classroom, prevents unwanted interruptions, and fosters a more focused and productive learning atmosphere. It also enhances classroom security, protecting students from potential privacy and safety concerns that may arise from unauthorized attendees.

Let’s understand the scenario through a user story:

  • Problem: During a virtual science lesson via Google Meet, Teacher Amanda noticed several unfamiliar names joining the session. Some students had invited their friends, causing disruptions with off-topic chatter. This unexpected interruption made it difficult for Amanda to maintain order, resulting in a loss of focus during the lesson. Amanda realized that the distraction could have been avoided if students were not allowed to invite others into the meeting.
  • Solution: To prevent this from happening in the future, Amanda explored options to restrict students from inviting unauthorized participants to Google Meet sessions. By disabling the ability for students to invite others, she aimed to keep the virtual classroom secure and focused on the lesson.
  • Result: After implementing the restriction on student invitations, Amanda was able to conduct her virtual classes without external disruptions. This solution helped maintain the integrity of the learning environment, ensuring students stayed engaged and focused throughout the session, while eliminating unauthorized interruptions.

By preventing students from Adding People to Google Meet using xFanatical Safe Doc, Amanda is able to maintain a secure and distraction-free virtual classroom, allowing her to deliver lessons effectively without worrying about unwanted guests.

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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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 stop students from Adding People to 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:

"BlockMeetAddPeople": {

  "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, preventing students from adding people to Google Meet using xFanatical Safe Doc ensures that teachers can maintain a secure, distraction-free learning environment in their virtual classrooms. By restricting this ability, educators can prevent disruptions caused by unauthorized participants, ensuring that lessons proceed smoothly and without interruptions. xFanatical Safe Doc supports effective classroom management, allowing teachers to focus on delivering engaging instruction without concerns over external disturbances, making it an essential tool for fostering a productive virtual learning atmosphere.

To learn more about how xFanatical Safe Doc can help enhance online safety in your educational institution, visit our website  Safe Doc

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