I am not familiar with Google Hangouts, mainly because I do not have an android advice. I watched the Google Hangouts short video via Lynda.com. It looks pretty easy and straight forward. I like the idea of a chat aspect … Continue reading →
Category: Thing 9
23 Things: Thing 9 – Google Hangouts
I’ve used Google Hangouts a bit, most recently a couple weeks ago for a Book Club when we decided it would be better to not meet in person. I like that Google Hangouts easily allows you to focus on one person and you also can see everyone’s video feed on the same screen (something that … Continue reading 23 Things: Thing 9 – Google Hangouts →
Pony spotting
If you’ve watched all of my Youtube videos and STILL have nothing better to do, go to Google Hangouts, start a chat with anyone and type in /ponystream If it doesn’t make your mouth curl up at the sides just a tiny wee bit you are probably dead inside. I spotted a flaming pony, a … Continue reading Pony spotting →
Thing 9, Collaborate
Very excited about this one! Have just had an intimate Collaborate session with myself and can think of lots of great uses for this. Uploading files, chatting and polling were simplicity itself, although choosing the right settings when setting up the session would be key as I found that only one of me had any… Continue reading Thing 9, Collaborate
Collaborate Ultra
Unfortunately I was unable to join the live sessions a few weeks ago but have been able to explore Collaborate ultra through using it at work. I have been in the position of configuring sessions as well as being a student participating on a session. Overall the system seems fairly intuitive and easy to use. … Continue reading Collaborate Ultra
23 Things – Thing 9 Google Hangouts
I wasn’t aware of Google Hangouts until I came across it through reading about it for Thing 9 of 23 Things. My initial reaction on using it was…..WHY?? On the messaging side of things it reminds me of nothing so much as Facebook Messenger; the functionality and look being very similar. I tried setting up a group … Continue reading →