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Why would I use video conferencing tools?
Why would I use video conferencing tools?
Video Conferencing can be used to hold lectures and tutorials online, particularly with external students. Most video conferencing tools allow you to share your screen or specific applications (i.e., a presentation) from your computer, see other people's screens (subject to settings), conduct polls, and write on a virtual whiteboard.
What video conferencing tools are available?
What video conferencing tools are available?
1. NTULearn Zoom vs Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
1. NTULearn Zoom vs Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
We've put together a handy overview of what these services offer, and how they compare.
Features
Zoom
Share your screen or specific applications (i.e. a presentation through PowerPoint)
Annotate on top of your shared screen or using a shared virtual whiteboard
Conduct polls to gauge prior knowledge or opinions on a particular topic
Raise hand without disrupting the flow of the meeting
Communicate with participants through the in-meeting chat
Facilitate group work with breakout rooms
Show up to 49 participants at the same time.
Integrated with Blackboard
Collaborate Ultra
Share your screen or specific applications (i.e. a presentation through PowerPoint)
Annotate with whiteboard
Share/Push Content to/from Breakout Room
Communicate with participants through chat
Facilitate group work with breakout rooms
Integrated with Blackboard
Share files such as document, PDF, images and more
Limitations
Not able to pre-assign participants to breakout rooms before class begins.
Poor, unpredictable video quality
Max 250 participants
Does not allow scheduling of meetings
Not accessible from web browser
No automatic meeting recording
2. Microsoft Teams vs NIE Webex Meeting
2. Microsoft Teams vs NIE Webex Meeting
Features
Microsoft Teams
Can organize webinars and large meetings with up to 10,000 participants
File storage and sharing option
Enable users to schedule video or audio meetings
Support web version of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Integrated with Office 365
NIE Webex Meeting
(Take note: Will discontinued after 02 Dec 2020)
Share your screen or specific applications (i.e. a presentation through PowerPoint)
Collaborate with whiteboard
Supports up to 1000 participants
High-definition (HD) video
Record meetings and save locally to your system
Raise hand without disrupting the flow of the meeting
Integration to Outlook for Windows allows easy scheduling or start meetings directly from Outlook
Limitations
Can only be used as part of Office 365
No breakout rooms feature
Not integrated with Blackboard
3. Google Meet vs Kaltura Virtual Classroom
3. Google Meet vs Kaltura Virtual Classroom
Features
Google Meet
G Suite integration with NIE
Screen sharing and recording capabilities
Scheduling, and real-time captioning
Share high-quality video with audio
Available on web browser and mobile application
Kaltura Virtual Classroom
Share your screen or specific applications (i.e. a presentation through PowerPoint or a specific browser tab)
Collaborate with whiteboard
Create quizzes and polls
Upload and share files
Create up to 30 breakout rooms in each session
HD video playback
Integrated with Blackboard
Limitations
Max 100 participants
Show up to 16 participants at the same time
Not integrated to Blackboard
Does not support file sharing and break up rooms
Does no allow schedule or start meeting from calendar
We recommend using Zoom or Blackboard Collaborate Ultra for distance online teaching and learning.
We recommend the community use WebEx to host video conference meetings online.
Note: If you are comfortable using WebEx to conduct online classes, you can still do so.
4. Overall comparison chart
4. Overall comparison chart
A simple chart for finding a solution that meets your needs
Please note that the information in this chart is subjected to change.
# While Google Meet has no native file-sharing feature; you can share files through Google Drive.## Google Meet supports up to 250 participants until 1 July 2020.### Alternatively, you can create separate Google Meet 'rooms' to facilitate the session.* Alternatively, you can try out Live event using Microsoft Teams.** Google Meet has enabled recording function until 1 July 2020.*** Alternatively, you can use Cisco Webex Training to facilitate breakout sessions.*# Zoom streaming Live available on Facebook/ Workplace by Facebook/ YouTube/ or Custom Live Streaming Service. e.g., YouNow
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