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Google Hangouts Workshop

Online Mini-Workshops
Workshop Objectives:
  • Goal 1: Introduction to Google Hangouts and the many different parts
  • Goal 2: Learn how to use this amazing tool
  • Goal 3: Google Hangouts is a great way to connect students and teachers to help with instruction and learning
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​Goal 1: Introduction to Google Hangouts and the many different parts

Google Hangouts is essentially Google's version of Skype or Facetime. Google hangouts allows you to make video calls, phone calls, or message a person or a group of people. Google Hangouts allows for video calls containing up to 25 people. All you need is a Google Account to access this awesome tool for free!
For messaging only, users can:
  • Have a one-on-one conversation or a group chat with the whole gang
  • Say even more with emoji, photos, GIFs, and maps
  • Sync chats from device to device and keep the conversation going wherever you are
​For voice, users can: 
  • Make calls from your Android, iOS, or desktop
  • Make completely free calls to other Hangouts users worldwide.
  • Call almost any phone number in the US and Canada for free.
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​You should also check out Hangouts On Air where you can broadcast live conversations to the world for free.
  • Broadcast live in HD on Google, YouTube and your website
  • Add your Hangout On Air recordings to your YouTube channel
  • Take audience questions in advance and answer the best ones live
  • Use customization and advanced controls to create the kind of experience you want

Click for Step-By-Step Instructions  or watch the video on the right
Goal 2: Learn how to use this amazing tool
​To learn how to use Google Hangouts, watch the video tutorials below and visit The Hangouts Help Center to answer other questions you may have.
Goal 3: Google Hangouts is great way to connect students and teachers to help with instruction and learning
​There are so many uses for Google Hangouts in the classroom. The possibilities are endless. Google Hangouts could be used as a great way for teachers to talk to students especially for an online class. Students could also use it to collaborate with one another while working on a group project or assignment.

Another extremely useful functionality is the ability for users to share their live computer screens with one another. This could come in handy for teaching students how to use a certain program or website. This way questions could be asked and answered visually in real time. Watch video below to see how this can be done.
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