Free video conferencing

Using Hangout

Robin Salthouse, LibrarianMaricopa County Library District

Dan Messer, Web ManagerMaricopa County Library District

Sarah Prosory, Librarian IIIMesa Public Library

Conrad StoradArizona 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 docs4. Works with a variety of devices:

a. computers/laptops/smartphone with webcamsb. iPhone 5, iPads,Android with front cameras

5.People can be added by telephone for voice only

TeachingMeetingsTrainingColaborateCustomer serviceConduct a job interviewPress conferences

U.S. PresidentU.S Secretary of State

Connect with family and friendsHold an author visit, site tour or virtual field trip

Why Use Hangouts

1. Create a gmail account.2. Download Google+ Plugin or the app http://www.google.com/intl/en/hangouts/

System requirements3. 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 viewAvailable Apps

Hangout Control Bar

Hangout Participants

ChatScreensharePicture CaptureYouTube

* 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 Participants Price/month Video

(discounts available for pre-payment option)

3 Free Standard 8 $24 High-definition

25 $49 High-definition 100 $89 High-definition

unlimited number of eventsIncluded 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 policy $4.99/month for 12-month subscription $9.99/month normally Screen sharing available

Skype Premium

Easy to useTwo participantsBuilt-in app on 2nd generation iPadBuilt-in app on iPhone 4, 4s, 5$0.99 app for macsMake video calls almost anywhere or anytimeiPhone/iPad:http://www.apple.com/ios/facetime/Machttp://www.apple.com/mac/facetime/

Apple Facetime

Go to MeetingParticipants Price/month Features 5 $1925 $49 Recording-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 email and Google+ account.Download the necessary app or plug-inCreate CirclesNotify participants to HangoutStart Hangout

Know the advantages and limitations.Communicate virtually with staff, customers or speakers.Imagine the possibilities!

Hangout @ the Library

Does Google+ Have a Future? Duffy J. PC Magazine [serial online]. July 2013;:42. Available from: MasterFILE Premier, Ipswich, MA. Accessed October 29, 2013.http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=89331389&site=ehost-liveGetting Started Guideshttps://support.google.com/youtube/answer/3367684?hl=en&ref_topic=2853713

Google Connected Classroomshttp://connectedclassrooms.withgoogle.com/

Google Hangoutshttp://www.google.com/hangouts/Google Hangouts App: One Giant Leap for Chat Kind 5.16.2013http://mashable.com/2013/05/16/google-hangouts-app-analysis/

Google Hangouts On Air Technical Guidehttp://services.google.com/fh/files/blogs/Hangouts_On_Air_Technical_Guide.pdfHangout on Your Mobile Phone with Google+ & Morehttp://googleplus.wonderhowto.com/inspiration/hangout-your-mobile-phone-with-google-more-0130007/

Additional Information

Library eBooks for Readers and Authors | Books and Beer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jCnNE9SWrE

The 9 Creative Uses For Google+ Hangout You Didn't Think Of

http://googleplus.wonderhowto.com/inspiration/9-creative-uses-for-google-hangouts-you-didnt-think-0128780/

Optimize your network for Hangoutshttp://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1279090&topic=1658465&ctx=topic

System Requirements for Hangoutshttp://support.google.com/plus/answer/1216376?hl=en

Today Book Club chat with ‘Bone Season’ authorhttp://www.today.com/books/join-today-book-club-chat-bone-season-author-8C11166626

Your Interview with the President-2012http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeTj5qMGTAI