Communication Tools



Zoom

Brief Description:

Zoom is a cloud based video conferencing platform, that can be used for video conferencing meetings, audio conferencing, webinars, meeting recordings and live chat.

Specifications:

Target group

Lectures, Webinars, Conference

Functionalities

Video conference

HD video and audio

Team chat

Breakout sessions

Registration forms

Participations tools (e.g. annotations, reactions)

Integration with many tools

Cloud based

Formats 

Desktop, Apps

Requirements

Internet

License / Cost

Free version available for 100 participants and 40 minutes; otherwise paid subscriptions

Limitations

Broadcasting messages to breakout sessions not well implemented

Complicated settings

Link to Tool

Zoom

Example of application:

Additional format/references:

Zoom Video Tutorials

Zoom Frequently Ask Questions

BigBlueButton

Brief Description:

BigBlueButton is a global teaching platform. It was developed in a school, not in a boardroom. Making it the only virtual classroom built from the ground up, just for teachers.

It’s available in 65 languages and teachers all over the world have contributed to its design. Along with a global network of developers and companies providing commercial support, BigBlueButton is continuously evolving to meet the new real-world needs of teachers everywhere.

Specifications:

Target group

Teachers, Lecturers

Functionalities

HD Video

Breakout Rooms

Whiteboard

Screen Share

Chat

Reactions

Integrations with Learning Management Systems (e.g.. Moodle)

Formats 

Browser

Requirements

Internet

License / Cost

Open Source, Hosted instance

Limitations

not every browser fully supported

no mobile apps

Link to Tool

BigBlueButton

Example of application:

Additional format/references:

BigBlueButton Knowledge Base