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
ProsMany features are freeEasy to use … people are familiar with the platformConnects to Google Classroom
ConsMany features might end up being Enterprise overtimeDoesn’t have many features that other platforms have
Microsoft Teams
ProsExtremely feature rich“Free” with Microsoft packageConnects with additional apps both Office and non-Office
Zoom
ProsMany teachers know how to use Zoom basic featuresEducational / Premium version allows for more security featuresBreakout Rooms on the Premium version
ConsLike other applications, premium features are now back to being premiumFree meetings are only 40 minutes
Cisco
ProsFree for up to 100 participants for up to 50 minutesUnlimited number of meetingsPremium versions allow for cloud mp4 recordings
ConsMany times can be difficult to install and setup depending upon the device being used
SchoolTube Virtual Classroom
ProsFree Video hosting for K12 students and teachersBranded educational environmentsUnlimited accounts & Video UploadsOnly $2 / person to go ad-free
Video Creation Applications
WeVideo
ProsMulti-use toolScreencastingVoice RecordingEditingPublishingCollaborative
Robust feature setGreen ScreenWorks well with mobile applicationCost is very reasonable because it covers the need to pay for several other applications
ConsFree version is limited to 5-min video
Screencastify
ProsWorks seamlessly in conjunction with Google DriveEasy sharing options for creating shareable link, downloading, and posting to YouTube
ConsFree version is limited to only 5 minutes
ScreenCast-o-Matic
ProsThis app now offers a chrome extension that makes access and recording more user-friendly than beforeFree version allows up to 15 minutesAllows local uploads as well as to YouTube and Google DriveLow cost (under $2.00 per month) premium version gives you drawing tools, editing tools, unlimited recording time
ConsWatermark on free version
Camtasia
ProsVery robust screencasting and video editing suiteTons of features and resources for creating professional videos … quicklyPublish to several great platforms
ConsNot easily purchased for every student due to the price
Loom
ProsFree Chrome ExtensionsSaves easily onto Google Drive
PowerPoint
ProsFeature RichComplete Video Solution3D Animations
Video Storage
YouTubeSchoolTubeVimeoProsGreat for livestreaming needs
Microsoft StreamGoogle DriveOneDrive
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