Our Stake leaders would like for us to have a Virtual online training session for our Consultants.
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We have done several live online training session, last one was just last Tuesday. We use Zoom and it work fine. I am also a seminary teacher and the fourth year using zoom is going on as a way to hold seminary three times a week.
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I have used Zoom as well. It works great. You can do screen sharing which is really helpful in training. Zoom has limits on their free account which I am still learning. (I don't have a paid account.) So I also use Skype, Teams, and Google Hangouts. All of those have screen sharing as well. Teams is part of Office 365 and so there is a cost there. (I have Office 365.) Each of these applications work well depending on the internet. So I may use one application on one day but then change to another if the connection isn't good. There is also WebEx, but I haven't used that very much at all. Haven't really liked it.
I hope I didn't miss anything. If so, hopefully some kind soul will give more information or correct anything I have misrepresented.
The main thought....try them all because they all work differently..... and some days will be better than others on the different applications. Here is also a website: https://www.techradar.com/best/best-video-conferencing-software. Go to the bottom of that site's page for the free options.
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There have been multiple stories in the past week or two about serious security problems with Zoom, including the ease with which outsiders can "Zoom-bomb" a meeting (break into the meeting). Research anything that's "free." Somebody spent considerable time developing it, and there are other (sometimes considerable) costs associated with web hosting and marketing. Ask yourself how they make their money (or at least cover their considerable costs). One of the many good articles that's being updated on a near-daily basis is at CNET, a reasonably good source:
https://www.cnet.com/news/zoom-every-security-issue-uncovered-in-the-video-chat-app/
As an example, Google admitted in court that they use the contents of Gmail to target advertising - meaning they're electronically "reading" them for content. "Free" isn't always free.
I wish I had a better solution, but unfortunately all of the above considerations have created significant concern about using them. Many major organizations and even governments have disallowed it. Use caution.
--Chris
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@Chris Schmink
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Chris
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Exactly one of the reasons that the Church should consider "Developing" something on/through "churchofjesuschrist_org" or "FamilySearch".
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Such could be made as safe as possible (but, never perfectly safe); and, it would be well, received (considered safer that the likes of "FaceBook" and "Instagram"); and, utilised - plus, be away from those information gatherers.
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And, it would 'Standarise' such within the Church, instead of every one off doing there own thing.
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Just my thoughts.
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Brett
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I have used Zoom as well. I think so that you don't get any kind of scam, I would send invites directly to those you want to join and not put the link out anywhere that others can see it. You can get a free version that will allow you to meet for 45 minutes. If you need longer than that, you can pay $15/month. I think for a meeting, 45 minutes would be a good length. Let me know if you need other help.
If you would like to practice a meeting with me, let me know.
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Thank you everyone for your helpful suggestions. I appreciate it very much.
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Great advice thanks
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During the crises you are not limited to 45 minutes. I held a meeting yesterday for two hours with no issues. It was great and everyone enjoyed it. We will be holding regular training meetings from home now.
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Cisco Webex is now offering a free personal account that I prefer over the Zoom free account; plus the Webex security is better than Zoom's!
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Our center has been using Zoom as our mode of communication and training. It's costing our center $15.00 a month to use it. It's been wonderful. We have been holding classes once a week and last week about 24 people watched the class. It's a great way to keep the momentum going.
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@Tamalyn Lively Regardless of the platform, that's marvelous how you're using your FHC as a learning center, even (or especially) with the current situation!
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You are also welcome to use the training presentations on FSFamilyTreeUserGroup.com and also from FamilySearch's YouTube channel
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Clicking on the "Featured Training" in the middle, then clicking on the BYU Family History Library link just to the left of the red "Subscribe" button, then clicking on "Videos" once on their channel, brings up that wonderful list of videos from as recent as just yesterday! Great resource, even if people don't use Facebook or Instagram (or can't get them to actually run when attempted). Plus, these videos were targeted topics as a webinar. Love that resource!
-- Chris
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I bought ScreenCast-O-Matic.com for my FHC. You create a video capturing your desktop, then post that video so others can watch it at their own convenience. It records your voice along with your desktop movements (within a certain square piece), but not your face. Cost is $19.80 per year for the "Solo Deluxe" version. But first you can test the free trial version (only lasts 10 days).
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I use OBS Studio which is free and a very robust program that will do anything you can think of and more.
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I think you have an excellent idea, but there may resistance to it because of of the costs associated with it. I know that phones are being removed from Church buildings. There isn't one size fits all so it would behoove you to considered all the sites that were suggested and determine what works best for you.
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You can also create group video chats on Facebook. To my knowledge the group number has a high limit and it is of course, free. They could also create a private group on Facebook for the consultants of your stake to coordinate efforts.
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