Google Hangout is a  communication and collaboration apps which unlocks access to dozens of other collaborative tools supported by Google such as gmail.  This applications exists completely online (or in the cloud), meaning that it can be accessed from any device with web connection and is free for schools with 24/7 support at no cost.  It is suitable for high school students and upwards.

 

It’s a powerful educational tool for making connections, working collaboratively and introducing the wider world to your students. Many educators have embraced Hangouts to enrich both their students’ learning experiences and their own professional development. (Chen, 2015).  You can connect students with their peers from around the country, or even from abroad, if time zone differences permit. It has made working on projects easier where students can meet online to discuss results and examine similarities.  Inviting a guest speaker into the classroom has never been easier - video-calling enables anyone from around the world to “visit” a school. With video-calling technology becoming more popular, many companies are now offering virtual field trips via Hangouts on Air. Virtual field trips that could bring that out-of-classroom experience to your students. (Chen, 2015).

 

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Chen A. (2015). 7 Ways to Use Google Hangouts in the Classroom [Web log post]. Retrieved from: http://www.weareteachers.com/