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6 Ways To Use Google Hangouts In The Classroom

6 Ways To Use Google Hangouts In The Classroom | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Google's suite of technology products has far-reaching followings in the social and business sector, but did you know nearly all of their products are easily in(...)
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Speek is the simplest solution to conference calling. Mute conference call attendees, manage your conference call, and invite as many people as you want using your personal Speek link instead of a phone number and PIN code.
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How are Educators Using Google Plus Hangouts? | MindShift

How are Educators Using Google Plus Hangouts? | MindShift | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it

As a Skype user,  I've found video conferencing with my students to be an effective connection.  I'm intrigued by the idea of larger hangout meetings with my online students.  I'll be trying this! ~ Dennis

 

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Google Hangouts opens up another realm of possibilities for educators

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Google Hangouts allows up to 10 people to video chat with one another. Hangouts are free and easy to use (once you download and install a browser plug-in, you’re all set). You can invite specific people to join a Hangout with you, although it’s worth noting that anyone who joins can in turn share the Hangout’s URL and invite others. As being in a Hangout appears in all the participants’ Streams, it does mean that these are public gatherings.

 

Google’s Hangout technology recognizes who is speaking during a session and that person’s image takes the “big screen” while other participants appear in small tiles below. In other words, there’s no squinting or tracking to try to figure out where the voice in the video conference is coming from.

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