VIDEO CHAT

All of these are the one and the same thing

Video Conferencing.

LIVING DIGITALLY

Video Conferencing can just be a call between two people, it does not have to be group of people and it does not have to be for business or study reasons either.

It does not have to be on a computer or laptop, it can be on a tablet / Ipad or a smart phone.

The look of the call will look slightly different depending what kind of device you use but not that different that you will need to learn how to do it all over again for each device. Once you have trialled it you will be competent to attempt it on a different style of device.

What Do I Need to place a Video Call?

A tablet or Smart Phone with internet or phone connection OR Laptop or Desktop computer with a WebCam and Internet connection

Teleconferencing App (on the Tablet or Smart phone) or program on Laptop or computer. These are SKYPE, Facebook Messenger, ZOOM, Facetime (Iphones)

You will need to make sure the other person or persons have access to the same.

Note – ZOOM is mainly used for meeting and connecting a group of people and a host has to set up a meeting and invite all other people on the call, usually via email.

How To Video Chat with Family & Friends?

Making sure everyone has the same program can sometimes be the biggest hurdle. If you are already on Facebook and communicate with friends and family using Facebook it is very simple as long as you have a Webcam if on a Laptop or computer. If you use your Smartphone or Tablet a Video camera is built in.

Facebook Messenger Video Call

Skype Video Calls & Setup

ZOOM Call on your Phone

ActivityWrite down any questions that you might have regarding you conducting a Video Call with someone.

Write down a list of people that you know or would like to connect with using video conferencing.