Setting Up Google Voice

Please note - you must use a personal Google account to sign up for Google Voice. GSuite, school accounts, are not enabled for this feature.

Start by logging in at voice.google.com

Choose a number. We recommend keeping to the same area code as your teach in.

Once you have selected the number, click Verify.

You will be texted a code on your personal phone. Please note that a Google Voice number does need to associate with an actual cell phone. You are able to dial out on your phone/computer using this new Google Voice number.

Click Finish.

Click Finish to finalize.

Make sure you turn call recording on.

Click Calls.

Toggle Incoming call options on.

Click 4 to start recording when the calls come in.

You can't record calls going out.

The recordings will show up on the web.

Comments

Who is emailing me? The Blue Man Group??? (Add an image to your Google account.)

WHY It is always nice to put a face with a name. Sometimes we need a tiny little reminder of what someone looks like because we don't see them very often. Follow these steps to add/change the image associated with your Google account. HOW Open your email. Click your image. It might just be a blue circle if you have not added something already. Click Change . Find an image you like. Your amazing new image will appear. From now on everyone can put a name to a face!

Embed an audio clip into a Google Form!

Are you looking to embed an audio clip into a Google Form? Below you will find a list of things you will need ready and a video to walk you through the process. Needed: A single PowerPoint slide. Movie Maker. (Already on your computer.) A Google Form. Watch this video for the steps to follow.

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