Hangouts

Description: Google Hangouts is a communication platform developed by Google that offers instant messaging, video chat, SMS and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP), also known as internet calling.

For Extracurricular Activities

Google Hangouts can be used to send reminders to students and parents about upcoming events, fundraisers and other important information. The video chat feature can also substitute for an in-person meeting.

For K-12 Instructors

This platform also offers unique options for educators in the classroom. Google Hangouts has been used by teachers for bringing guest speakers into the classroom, creating a virtual field trip and collaborating with other educators from around the world.

Pros:

• All Fort Osage District teachers, staff and students have an existing Gmail account. Hangouts can be used through the app as well as Gmail and Chrome.
• Gmail is a popular email host and utilized by over one billion users on a monthly basis.
• The app is free to download and compatible on both Android and iPhone phones.
• Google Hangouts is compatible with both Macbook and Windows.
• Hangouts provides multiple options for communication, including messaging, video chat and VOIP.
• Chat histories can be exported for verification, safety and security of Fort Osage staff and students.
• There are a multitude of resources available online from others educators who use Google Hangouts in the classroom and for extracurricular activities.
• Hangouts offers a snooze option so that users can be unavailable during specified

Available for district K-12

Auto Sign-In with Clever - NO

Shortcut Link in Clever - No [Clever Explained]

Official URL:

https://hangouts.google.com/

Help & Tutorials

• Install Hangouts

This website provides an overview with images on how to turn on Hangouts Chat in Gmail, how to set up Hangouts on a Chrome web browser, how to install the Hangouts desktop app and how to install Hangouts on your mobile devices:

• Guides and Ideas for Teachers

This resource page not only provides a step-by-step guide to using Hangouts features like messaging and video chat, but it also provides ideas on how to use Hangouts in the classroom.

• 7 Ways to Use Google Hangouts in the Classroom

This article provides a couple basics on getting started but focuses on sharing seven unique ways to use Hangouts as an educator.

Video Tutorials

• How to Use Google Hangouts - Detailed Tutorial

District Support Contact:

K-6: Felicia Akins - x7178 | Nathan Harris - x7472

7-8: Greg Gilmore - x7146

9-12: JD Snead - x7093

Similar Resource:

• Google Meet
• Whats App

Requirements to Use:

• None