![]() It often glitches due to either the internet connection or some other reason, but I have a very fast internet speed that doesn't present me any problems in other tools. Some hosts don't even know how to mute participants so it gets very distracting. ![]() Many times, when I was a participant, not a host, I could see the hosts struggling with settings and getting things to work. If you have a co-host who isn't familiar, it becomes an embarrassing trip to start teaching them in the middle of the presentation. It requires a learning period to get on how to use it. It does have a web version, but even then it's less reliable. I don't like the fact that software needs to be installed. The added advantage is that now, with the pandemic, it got more press and more people learned how to use it as well. Same as for the video, good most of the time. The quality of audio is good most of the time. It integrates great with WordPress through many plugins, or Book Like a Boss, CalendarHero and some other scheduling tools. Mostly the free plan is great for one-on-one since it's not time-limited. It's great for many small-purpose presentations, but don't get extended with Q&A. The free plan is pretty generous with up to 100 participants for 40 minutes. So I would say, don't dismiss Zoom, but don't fall in love with it either, if you're doing frequent presentations. But at the same time, if you only need it a few times a year, then Zoom or Skype can get the job done in a reliable way. And if you're just in it for the one-on-one side, then you have better options if you're willing to invest and if the cost is justified for you. Although the price then doesn't justify the low use case for the presentation side. Of course, if you just need something to throw a presentation every few months, or every now and then, then it's pretty good for that. So if you need something more specific for your use-case, then there are other things out there that might be better suited for you. ![]() It's like a reliable hammer - good for most things, but not good for many specific things. ![]() Despite these inconveniences, good planning and management management can minimize these problems.Ĭomments: It gets the job done, it has many features, and has a generous Free plan for one-on-one meetings. Finally, the free version has certain limitations regarding the duration of the meetings and the number of allowed participants. Although there is a free version of Zoom, a payment subscription will be needed to access advanced features and a greater number of participants, which can be a challenge for smaller organizations. In addition, prolonged use of videoconferences can cause fatigue and reduce the productivity of the participants. For example, it is important to have a stable and sufficient bandwidth connection to use the platform effectively, which can be difficult for those with a slow connection. Finally, its compatibility with multiple devices makes it very accessible and convenient for joining meetings anytime and anywhere.Īlthough Zoom Meeting has many advantages, it also has some disadvantages to take into account. The option to record meetings is very practical for reviewing important details later. The integration with other tools is extensive, allowing for optimal collaboration and productivity. Additionally, it offers a screen sharing feature that is particularly useful for presentations and online teaching. Its video and audio quality is very high, making meetings much more effective. Delphine Durette-Morin, an assistant scientist with the Canadian Whale Institute, tells us how she’s using sound recordings of the whales to better protect the species.Zoom Meeting is a videoconferencing tool that stands out for its ease of use and intuitiveness. We hear from Michael MacDonald, chair of the Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Commission and Dennis Daley, assistant commissioner and commanding officer for the Nova Scotia RCMP.Īnd North Atlantic right whales are one of the most endangered mammals on the planet, and many of them spend their time off the coast of the Maritimes or in the Gulf of St. ![]() Then, the Mass Casualty Commission’s report calls for sweeping reform to the RCMP, and says intimate partner violence needs to be treated as a public health emergency in Canada. Matt Galloway speaks with Darcy Dobson, whose mother, Heather O’Brien, was killed that day and Michael Scott, a lawyer representing Dobson and others who lost family members in the attacks. On Thursday, they got some of them from a long-awaited public inquiry’s report. For nearly three years, Nova Scotians have been waiting for answers surrounding the 2020 mass shootings in Portapique. ![]()
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