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- Zoom video call (you can disable the camera is desired)
- Google Hangouts Chat phone call (you can place a call free of charge to many local numbers, but cannot receive calls)
- Google Hangouts Meet video call
You may have heard of Google Voice, another Google service that allows you to both place and receive audio calls. Unfortunately, this service is not available on the Drew domain (nor is it free!).
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Zoom issued an update that adds a new security icon to the host's toolbar. Read about the update here, and look to Drew's Zoom FAQ for steps on updating if your app does not prompt you. You want to be running Zoom version 4.6.10 - on all of the devices you might use it on. |
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A free Zoom account allows you to host group meetings up to 40 minutes in duration.
Many Drew employees have Pro user accounts that would enable them to host longer meetings, and to record if needed.
If you would like to request a meeting or two, please email helpdesk@drew.edu with the following:
Name of meeting(s)
Date and time of meeting(s)
Is a webcam needed?
If you would like to request a Zoom Pro account, please email helpdesk@drew.edu with a brief explanation.
Information about using Zoom can be found at Drew University Zoom Video and Web Conferencing.
This service is available through your Drew Google account.
System requirements are listed at this Google support page.
New to video meetings? Take a look at these etiquette tips from OWL Labs, or these recommendations for screen-sharing prep from How-To Geek.
Chat
We recommend Hangouts Google Chat, a Google service available in your Drew Google account, for speaking with your colleagues while working remotely.
You can learn about Hangouts Chat at our Google Chat Tech Help page, or at Google's Hangouts Chat Help page.
A chat room could be invaluable to an office team accustomed to talking to each other through the walls! They can also be used to share files and images.
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