In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss our favorite Video Solutions for Tech Coaches and discuss Pro's and Con's for each application.
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In this episode, we discuss:
Virtual Meeting Applications episode link to debate episode…….
Google Meet
Pros
Many features are free
Easy to use … people are familiar with the platform
Connects to Google Classroom
Cons
Many features might end up being Enterprise overtime
Doesn’t have many features that other platforms have
Microsoft Teams
Pros
Extremely feature rich
“Free” with Microsoft package
Connects with additional apps both Office and non-Office
Zoom
Pros
Many teachers know how to use Zoom basic features
Educational / Premium version allows for more security features
Breakout Rooms on the Premium version
Cons
Like other applications, premium features are now back to being premium
Free meetings are only 40 minutes
Cisco
Pros
Free for up to 100 participants for up to 50 minutes
Unlimited number of meetings
Premium versions allow for cloud mp4 recordings
Cons
Many times can be difficult to install and setup depending upon the device being used
SchoolTube Virtual Classroom
Pros
Free Video hosting for K12 students and teachers
Branded educational environments
Unlimited accounts & Video Uploads
Only $2 / person to go ad-free
Video Creation Applications
WeVideo
Pros
Multi-use tool
Screencasting
Voice Recording
Editing
Publishing
Collaborative
Robust feature set
Green Screen
Works well with mobile application
Cost is very reasonable because it covers the need to pay for several other applications
Cons
Free version is limited to 5-min video
Screencastify
Pros
Works seamlessly in conjunction with Google Drive
Easy sharing options for creating shareable link, downloading, and posting to YouTube
Cons
Free version is limited to only 5 minutes
ScreenCast-o-Matic
Pros
This app now offers a chrome extension that makes access and recording more user-friendly than before
Free version allows up to 15 minutes
Allows local uploads as well as to YouTube and Google Drive
Low cost (under $2.00 per month) premium version gives you drawing tools, editing tools, unlimited recording time
Cons
Watermark on free version
Camtasia
Pros
Very robust screencasting and video editing suite
Tons of features and resources for creating professional videos … quickly
Publish to several great platforms
Cons
Not easily purchased for every student due to the price
Loom
Pros
Free Chrome Extensions
Saves easily onto Google Drive
PowerPoint
Pros
Feature Rich
Complete Video Solution
3D Animations
Video Storage
YouTube
SchoolTube
Vimeo
Pros
Great for livestreaming needs
Microsoft Stream
Google Drive
OneDrive
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