I used the Google Hangout tool. I
practiced the video tool, as well as the phone call feature and the messaging
feature. I also practiced with my favorite application which was the screen
casting that allowed students or other users view my current screen on my
laptop. While using the tool, I found that it was very simple to login because
it is lined to my Gmail account—which is also free. It was very easy to
navigate as a teacher and I think students would be able to work with it as
well. The only problem that may arise is that the user must have a Google
account, which you must be 13 years old to have. So parents will need to make an
account for their students, but everything else is completely free and easily accessible.
Overall I think Google Hangout would be very beneficial to the classroom. It
will give the opportunity to have the face to face interactions between the
teacher and the students and also give a platform for conferences with parents
or small groups.
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