Google Hangouts
free chat and video conferencing. Integrates with other Google apps too.
Google Hangouts
Google Hangouts
By: Google
Need: You need a G+ account to use it.
What: Brings one-on-one and group conversations to life with text, photos, emoji, and video calls for free. Connect with friends across computers, Android and Apple devices.
Abilities: text-based chat, video chat, receive phone calls, accessible on any device/computer and, screen share, remote desktop connect, connect to Google Drive, live broadcast stream your video chats with Hangouts On Air and much more!
Devices: PC, Mac, Chromebook, iOS (iPod/iPad/iPhone), Android
Limitations: up to 15 people simultaneously in a video hangout
Resources: Hangout Features, Connected Classrooms, Google Hangouts in Education
Price: Free
Getting Started
Need: You need a G+ account to use it.
What: Brings one-on-one and group conversations to life with text, photos, emoji, and video calls for free. Connect with friends across computers, Android and Apple devices.
Abilities: text-based chat, video chat, receive phone calls, accessible on any device/computer and, screen share, remote desktop connect, connect to Google Drive, live broadcast stream your video chats with Hangouts On Air and much more!
Devices: PC, Mac, Chromebook, iOS (iPod/iPad/iPhone), Android
Limitations: up to 15 people simultaneously in a video hangout
Resources: Hangout Features, Connected Classrooms, Google Hangouts in Education
Price: Free
Getting Started
Learn More about Google Hangouts: https://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/
Google Hangouts Guide for Teachers http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/10/google-hangouts-guide-for-teachers.html
6 Ways Teachers Can Use Google Hangouts http://thejournal.com/articles/2013/09/17/6-ways-teachers-can-use-google-hangouts.aspx
Google adds Docs to Hangouts http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2012/03/google-plus-adds-google-docs-to.html
Using Group Video Calling in the classroom:
Google Hangouts for Teachers, a Comprehensive Tutorial: http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/07/google-hangout-for-teachers.html
4 Ways to Enhance Your Class with Google Hangouts