Google Hangouts is an online communication tool that enables video and audio calls with the option of recording online sessions. Hangouts can be accessed via your Gmail profile, thus logging in to Gmail will grant you access to Hangouts. Group sessions are set up within the user’s calendar events. It is advised to add between 30 to 50 participants per session even though Google Hangouts allow up to 250 attendees per session. Please see the attached link which shows how to use, record and share.
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/
Following is a list of frequently asked questions related to Google Hangout sessions:
1. Can Google Hangout Sessions be recorded?** Recordings are saved to the presenters/event creator’s Google Drive (My Drive - Meet Recordings) folder. Please also be advised, the recording link is sent to the original presenters/event creator’s email inbox which can then be shared with the rest of the Hangouts attendees.
Yes, participants are able to record sessions. We strongly advised against this option, the recording should be captured by the presenters/event creator (lecturer, meeting host etc).
3. Will I be able to upload the recording to iKamva?
The following table outlines the estimated data usage:
5 minutes Audio and Video call 40 - 50MB | 10 minutes Audio and Video call 80 - 100MB | 20 minutes Audio and Video call 160 - 200MB | 50 minutes Audio and Video call 400 - 500MB |
