Google Hangouts

     I will be reviewing Google Hangouts as a helpful communicator in educational technology. This app/website can be used for educational purposes, or for personal use. Google Hangouts was created in 2013, as a cross-platform messaging app. Meaning it can be used on either a computer, tablet, or cellphone. This can be very handy, since many people are on the go now with their cellphones. Having a mobile app is considered very popular.

     On google hangouts, you can initiate a video chat, text together in group chats, or use direct messages. This is similar to text messaging. I have personally used Google Hangouts frequently in the past, for personal use. Although I have not used this feature for educational purposes, I know of many people who do. Some family members, and even friends use Google Hangouts for business meetings, or for groups meetings in relation to their classes.

    You can use google Hangouts with your Google account, since they both coincide. The convenience of signing in with your Google account saves you time on creating a new account. You can also multi-task, since Google Hangouts can also be minimized alongside your email. You can send emails and respond to messages at the same time if you are working on a computer. Although I personally enjoy Google Hangouts, it can be understood that there are some cons to this app. For example, it may seem a bit redundant with the upgraded technology here in 2020, to have Google Hangouts. Since text messaging has evolved since 2013, as well as the AppStore, you could download many other apps to have the same messaging experience.