Zoom or Google Meet | My decision after 2 years teaching online

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Is Zoom better than Google Meet? In this video I explain how, after 2 years teaching online, the free versions compare. I've been teaching English online to groups and 1 to 1 using both Zoom and Google Meet but now is the time to decide on one.
In just over 9 minutes I answer some questions such as;
Are Google Meet and Zoom free? Are Google Meet and Zoom safe and secure? Does Google Meet and Zoom have unlimited time for meetings?
Once I go over the basics I then go into what features both of these free platforms offer. I analyse both whiteboard options, breakout rooms, safety features, captions and chat features.
If you're having problems deciding on which video conferencing platform to use for your classes, then this video is for you!
Chapters for this video:
0:00 Intro
1:08 Participant limits
1:27 Time limits
1:54 Safety
2:42 Comparing the basics
3:30 Comparing the whiteboards
4:42 Breakout rooms
5:23 Comparing the chat functions
6:10 How easy for students to access
7:41 Captions in Google Meet
8:21 Final Verdict!
9:08 Outro
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[@CharliesLessons]

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[@EM-qx3hx]

Very helpful, a time saver, thank you!

[@CharliesLessons]

Great to hear!

[@jkeating7906]

Thanks Charlie! Been using Zoom for nearly 2 years now but I'm going to be using Meet for an upcoming course so it was useful to see the pros and cons!

[@CharliesLessons]

Thanks Jack, I'm glad it helped!

[@vinapatel8265]

Thank you for very helpful and detailed information.

[@CharliesLessons]

Hope it helps you make the right decision!

[@anacristinafelizardo3630]

now it has a 40-minute-limit to one-on-one meetings... sadly

[@CharliesLessons]

Yes I know 😔. I made a video on that here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oICoXmZ6a9-Jh9k

[@crearam]

Thanks, great insight there.

[@CharliesLessons]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sahifasultana5800]

Beautifully explained in a simple and short duration of time. With lots of love from INDIA

[@CharliesLessons]

I love India and I love this comment!!!!

[@paolaveronicalopez7442]

Thanks, Charlie!

[@CharliesLessons]

Thank you for watching!

[@microsoftsarker]

Thanks for the info

[@CharliesLessons]

Any time!

[@vitaenglish7129]

Thanks for this video. Very helpful!

[@CharliesLessons]

Which one did you choose?

[@vitaenglish7129]

@@CharliesLessons I'm going with Zoom :)

[@CharliesLessons]

Good choice 👍

[@Sbannmarie]

Great video.thanks

[@CharliesLessons]

Thanks for watching!

[@fionahunter9719]

Another great comparison Charlie. I didn't know much about Google Meet so this was really useful. I'm sticking with Zoom then : )

[@CharliesLessons]

The right choice!

[@nahombwm4982]

Well detailed explanation

[@CharliesLessons]

Thank you 🙂

[@mhakam83]

Nice comparison 🙂 I think Microsoft Teams is also another good alternative to try

[@CharliesLessons]

Yes I agree. Maybe I could do another video 🤔

[@vejebe]

Yes.. zoom room a year and ongoing 😄 thanks Charlie!

[@CharliesLessons]

Are you happy with the final decision?

[@danyblanchet3411]

Thanks for the info! You mentioned a video comparing the paid versions. Can't find it on your channel. Can you share the link if you have made it? Thanks again

[@CharliesLessons]

I haven't got round to making it yet I'm afraid!

[@birebironline9921]

We having problem about system saying host is in another meeting even tho its not.. And many times teachers and studnts waiting for each other.. Thats the big problems about zoom..

[@CharliesLessons]

This usually happens if the teacher has started the wrong meeting. Many times the teacher starts their 'personal meeting room' instead of the scheduled meeting.

[@camillebataillon]

A video I was looking for. Thank you! A quick adjustment, the music is too loud for me and distract me for listening to you.

[@CharliesLessons]

Thank you for watching. It's one of my early videos and I don't know why I used to put music on! Now I don't do it.

[@renewableenglish]

All about Zoom. I have a cousin who is a big meet fan. There always debate as to how the family should get together. I say always, it's been twice, in 18 months.

[@CharliesLessons]

Meet has been pushing through a lot of updates recently so it might not be long until you're meeting the family on Meet!

[@esetapesaleli8067]

Pls

[@marbllstrs]

I’m a college student and I think that Zoom is better because all of my major subject teachers use Zoom and my minor ones use Meet, so that’s that I guess.

[@CharliesLessons]

We have both at our school but I definitely prefer Zoom.

[@estelletan8777]

My brother uses google meet and after his whole class comes in, it starts lagging really badly

[@CharliesLessons]

Oh, that doesn't sound good.

[@esetapesaleli8067]

I need to show me how to go in my meet

[@CharliesLessons]

How to enter meet?

[@opagarwal3391]

The background music should be little bit less loud. This distracts the listener.

[@CharliesLessons]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@guypisapia]

Ease of access for me is paramount. Google Meet it is. Period!

[@CharliesLessons]

That is super important.

[@RadiantPuzzle]

With the jamboard can you just share the screen so the class can see instead of sending a link

[@CharliesLessons]

Yes you can but what if you need the students to edit it too?

[@RadiantPuzzle]

@@CharliesLessons I see, so you have to share the link for the students to edit? Do the students need to have a Google account to access jamboard? Sorry for the questions, I’m trying to figure out the best options for online lessons. I just started to do face to face and want to offer online.

[@CharliesLessons]

Yes they need Google accounts and yes they need the link. No problem, ask away!