Neumann University Technology Showcase

1. Google Hangouts for
Education
Author: Tom Matys
Presenters: Scott Beadenkopf, Natascha Thomson, and Tom Matys
Date: Wednesday, March 11th, 2014
Neumann University Technology Showcase

2. Why use Google Hangouts?
• Convenience
• Cooperate
• Collaborate
• Conference
• Connect
• Converse
• Contact

3. Pros
• Small effort – initially – has payback.
• Network with students, faculty colleagues, or other university
groups, or communities.
• You do not need an AV staff to set up for you.
• Can be imbedded within BlackBoard Learn.
• Prevent delays for group decision making.
• Mandatory Google+ memberships keeps all of those within a
circle in touch and notified.
• It is real-time.
• Has competitive advantage

4. Cons
• Google+ account needed
• Can’t connect with those who do not have account
• Learning curve – some extra time initially
• Small expense…headset, mic, and/or webcam

5. Google+
Google+ and YouTube

6. Google Hangouts for Education
QUESTIONS?