Free video conferencing Using Hangout Robin Salthouse, Librarian Maricopa County Library District Dan Messer, Web Manager Maricopa County Library District Sarah Prosory, Librarian III Mesa Public Library Conrad Storad Arizona Author

Google+ Hangout 1.Free video private conferencing with up to 10 people. 2.Enable Hangouts "On Air” to stream your live hangout publicly on your Google+ profile, your YouTube channel and your website. 3.Share computer screen and share Google docs 4.Works with a variety of devices: a.computers/laptops/smartphone with webcams b.iPhone 5, iPads,Android with front cameras 5.People can be added by telephone for voice only

Teaching Meetings Training Colaborate Customer service Conduct a job interview Press conferences U.S. President U.S Secretary of State Connect with family and friends Hold an author visit, site tour or virtual field trip Why Use Hangouts

1.Create a gmail account. 2.Download Google+ Plugin or the app System requirements 3. Build contact lists known as Circles and invite other people who signed up for Google+ 4. Start Google Hangout and invite people to join Get Started

Create a Gamail account and login to Google+

Create Circles and invite members to join

Hangout Screen Shot

Hangout on a variety of devices

Web Camera On

Turn off video view Available Apps Hangout Control Bar Hangout Participants

Chat Screenshare Picture Capture YouTube * Everyone sees the same video and playlist so adding and skipping videos will affect everyone. * Only you see your search queries and results. * Have fun and remember that you can share the playlist you've created with your friends when you're done hanging out. Google Drive Special Effects Available Apps

Photo Capture App

Pros ●Free ●Fairly easy to use ●Web browser based ●Portable Cons ●Screen sharing is small ●Requires an invitation to join Hangout ●Using apps during a Hangout can slow things down ●Web browser based, can be dropped, blurry video Pros and Cons

Other Meeting Options

WebEx ParticipantsPrice/monthVideo (discounts available for pre-payment option) 3FreeStandard 8 $24High-definition 25 $49High-definition 100 $89High-definition unlimited number of events Included audio options VoIP: Two-way dialog using a computer. Max 500 participants using enterprise plan. Toll call-in: Two-way dialog using a phone. Max 500 participants. (Long distance charges may apply.) Audio broadcast: Listen-only, using a computer. Participant capacity based on plan. Mobile apps available for iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry

 Allows up to 25 people on a video conference call  One person on conference call must have Skype Premium subscription  Recommend calls with up to 5 people  see fair usage policyfair usage policy  $4.99/month for 12-month subscription  $9.99/month normally  Screen sharing available Skype Premium

Easy to use Two participants Built-in app on 2nd generation iPad Built-in app on iPhone 4, 4s, 5 $0.99 app for macs Make video calls almost anywhere or anytime iPhone/iPad: Mac Apple Facetime

Go to Meeting ParticipantsPrice/monthFeatures 5$19 25$49Recording-save, replay or post ●Unlimited meetings ●Integrated conference calling service, including VoIP capability ●Attendees join free from a computer or mobile device

●Screen sharing ●Up to 10 participants ●Internet calling ●Share control ●Chat ●Free and Pro versions ○presenter swap ○recording ○meeting scheduler and lock ○window sharing ○$19/month or $13/month for a yearly plan Join.me

Create a Google and Google+ account. Download the necessary app or plug-in Create Circles Notify participants to Hangout Start Hangout Know the advantages and limitations. Communicate virtually with staff, customers or speakers. Imagine the possibilities! the Library

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