Lesson of the week: Google+ hangouts are a fun and efficient way to group chat.
Earlier this week, my roommates and I practiced hosting a Google+ hangout so Laura could prepare for an interview. Amidst the 10 inches of snow in Columbia this afternoon, the Missourian outreach team emailed out a hangout invitation as well for a quick and effective way to hold a team meeting. Seven of us joined and had a productive conversation about how to cover the rest of the snowstorm in the social sphere. To see what has been produced, check out this RebelMouse, Google Map of road reports or Flickr gallery.
Although Google+ seems to be a fail of a social platform, the hangout tool is incredibly useful. Here's a few reasons why:
- You don't have to purchase Skype credit
- Little downloads are required for your browser
- Nearly everyone has a Google account, making it quick and simple to log on.
Try one out sometime!
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