DePauw provides two options for videoconferencing: Google Meetand Zoom. Each enables you to hold online meetings, telephone conference calls, virtual face-to-face discussions, and small group work.
Google Meet
Zoom –
DePauw Host License
DePauw Host License
Zoom Basic
Availability:
All faculty, staff, and students using their DePauw Google account
For faculty and staff who need features unique to Zoom.
Anyone can set up a personal Basic account on their own.
Recording meetings
Limited
Yes, to Zoom or local computer
Yes, to Zoom or local computer
Max participants
100
300
100
Closed captioning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Virtual breakout rooms
No
Yes
Yes
Screen sharing
One participant may share to the group
Multiple participants may share to the group
Yes
Waiting room
No
Yes
Yes
Other
Limit of 40 minutes per meeting
Training Tutorials
Learn how to use Meet by going to the Google Meet training and help website
Zoom hosts their own free Live Training Webinars as well as a comprehensive online Getting Started center.
Zoombombing
Zoombombing occurs when an online conference is disrupted by an unexpected taunts, content, or other attacks by a participant.Learn more at:
- Zoom Best Practices for Securing Your Zoom Meetings
- University of Miami’s Zoombombing Resources
Updated: 6/30/2021
