Google Hangouts:Communication & CollaborationThe Next Level of eMeetings

By: Bluebarker Lowtide(a.k.a. Vasili Giannoutsos)

Overview• What is Google Hangouts?• The Big Picture• 3 Steps• Inside Hangouts Features• Tips and Tricks• Q&A

What is Google Hangouts?

Pros & Cons• Video chat with

people (on cellphones, tablets or computers)

• Save and Archive Sessions

• Share screen, documents and other files simultaneously

• Only 10 people at a time

• Users with slow connections with lag out frequently

• You must connect your Google+ and your Youtube account while giving your personal info

Bigger Picture

3 Steps

Locating Google Hangouts• Go to Google Homepage• Go to your + (plus) page, top right

hand side or type in Google Hangouts in the Search and it will take you.

• To start a Google Hangout you must have a Google+ Account, when you send invites they do not have to be just gmail accounts

Starting Out• When you first do Google

Hangouts on yours/new computer you will need to install a plug-in and restart the Hangout.

• First time “On Air”, make sure the check box is clicked and make sure you connect to the right Youtube Account, have your address and a phone number handy.

Inside Hangouts Features

Tips and Tricks

Q&A