Want the ability to do video and group conference calls? There are several options and this guide helps you select the best and cost-effective solution for your needs.
I want to host a conference call that people can dial in to without video.
- The Center has an account with TurboBridge that gives you the ability to set up a conference line where multiple colleagues dial in.
- If you would like to use TurboBridge, first open a Tech Support ticket and we will set up an account for you.
I want to host a video meeting or video presentation with other CCI or OCA staff only.
- CCI staff has access to use Microsoft Teams which allows you to set-up free conference calls and conference meetings.
- Staff must have a computer with a speaker or headset to connect to the Microsoft Teams meeting. They cannot simply dial-in.
- Teams video meetings are unlimited and free for all staff.
- Meetings can be scheduled in advance through your calendar or using Microsoft teams application.
I want to host a video meeting or presentation with people inside and outside CCI.
- Google Meets allows you to create a video meeting and invite anyone, regardless of where they work.
- There is no time limit for a Google Meets meeting.
- You can do screen shares with Google Meets which is very helpful.
- You can schedule meetings in advance with Google Meets.
- Google Meets is free for CCI staff if you login to Google with your courtinnovation.org (or other CCI-approved google account).
- To use Google Meets, go to https://meet.google.com/ and login with your courtinnovation.org account or other CCI-approved google account
I want to host a video meeting with a dial-in option.
- Google Meets creates a dial-in option when you start a meeting.
- You can also dial out from Google Meets to someone's phone.
I want to host a presentation for a very large number of people with advanced functionality.
- Zoom allows for long presentations with hundreds of attendees and has advanced options such as small breakout groups and virtual hand raises.
- Zoom is not free and should be used as a last resort when none of the other options will meet your needs.
- To request Zoom, please open a Purchase request through Tech Support Hub and clearly outline why the free options will not meet your needs.
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