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Google Hangouts
Hangouts is both a chat and video call service offered by Google. Hangouts is a powerful educational tool that allows for virtual field trips, connecting classrooms, video conferencing, and online professional development just to name a few.

Classic (Old) Hangouts vs New Hangouts Chat

Classic Hangouts are going away sometime in the fall but new Hangouts Chat and Meet are taking its place!
Click here to learn about the cool new things that Hangouts Chat can do.

Online Resources

Guest access to Hangouts video calls without a Google account - Google Apps Updates 11/19/2015

4th Grade Book Talks - Video - Jennifer Zurawski, December 16, 2013 - Watch and listen to 4th grade students share their favorite books with other classroom with Hangouts On Air.

3rd Grade Opinion Writing 2015 - Video - Stephanie Krahn, March 12, 2015 - See 3rd grade students persuade their principal to allow them a popcorn and movie party after testing with Hangouts On Air.

Google+ Communities About Hangouts

Connecting MPS Classrooms with Hangouts

G+eduhangout

Connected Classrooms Workshop

Hangout Helpers

Mystery Location Calls

MPS Hangout Blog

Click HERE to share your thoughts and experiences with using Google Hangouts in education.
You can also read what others have said.

Online Help

Hangouts Help

Start a Video Call

Schedule a Training

To schedule a training at your site for Hangouts, contact Teresa Williams in Educational Technology.

You can also look for online courses offered through ERO.

Educational Technology

Google Hangouts Hangouts is both a chat and video call service offered by Google. Hangouts is a powerful educational tool that allows for virtual field trips, connecting classrooms, video conferencing, and online professional development just to name a few.