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In this episode, we discuss:Virtual Meeting Applications episode link to debate episode\\u2026\\u2026. Google Meet (https://meet.google.com/)


ProsMany features are free


Easy to use \\u2026 people are familiar with the platform


Connects to Google Classroom


ConsMany features might end up being Enterprise overtime


Doesn\\u2019t have many features that other platforms have


Microsoft Teams (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software)


ProsExtremely feature rich


\\u201cFree\\u201d with Microsoft package


Connects with additional apps both Office and non-Office


Cons


Zoom (https://zoom.us/)


ProsMany teachers know how to use Zoom basic features


Educational / Premium version allows for more security features


Breakout Rooms on the Premium version


ConsLike other applications, premium features are now back to being premium


Free meetings are only 40 minutes


Cisco (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/conferencing/cisco-meeting-app/series.html)


ProsFree for up to 100 participants for up to 50 minutes


Unlimited number of meetings


Premium versions allow for cloud mp4 recordings


ConsMany times can be difficult to install and setup depending upon the device being used


SchoolTube Virtual Classroom (https://learn.schooltube.com/virtual-classroom)


ProsFree Video hosting for K12 students and teachers


Branded educational environments


Unlimited accounts & Video Uploads


Only $2 / person to go ad-free


Cons


Video Creation Applications WeVideo (https://www.wevideo.com/)


ProsMulti-use toolScreencasting


Voice Recording


Editing


Publishing


Collaborative


Robust feature set


Green Screen


Works well with mobile application


Cost is very reasonable because it covers the need to pay for several other applications


ConsFree version is limited to 5-min video


Screencastify (https://www.screencastify.com/)


ProsWorks seamlessly in conjunction with Google Drive


Easy sharing options for creating shareable link, downloading, and posting to YouTube


ConsFree version is limited to only 5 minutes


ScreenCast-o-Matic (https://screencast-o-matic.com/)


ProsThis app now offers a chrome extension that makes access and recording more user-friendly than before


Free version allows up to 15 minutes


Allows local uploads as well as to YouTube and Google Drive


Low cost (under $2.00 per month) premium version gives you drawing tools, editing tools, unlimited recording time


ConsWatermark on free version


Camtasia (https://www.techsmith.com/video-editor.html)


ProsVery robust screencasting and video editing suite


Tons of features and resources for creating professional videos \\u2026 quickly


Publish to several great platforms


ConsNot easily purchased for every student due to the price


Loom (https://www.loom.com/)


ProsFree Chrome Extensions


Saves easily onto Google Drive


Cons


PowerPoint (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/record-your-screen-in-powerpoint-0b4c3f65-534c-4cf1-9c59-402b6e9d79d0)


ProsFeature Rich


Complete Video Solution


3D Animations


Video Storage YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/)


SchoolTube (https://www.schooltube.com/)


Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/) ProsGreat for livestreaming needs


Microsoft Stream (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-stream)


Google Drive (http://drive.google.com)


OneDrive...'