Which video conferencing websites should I use for my online classes?
For you, we have made a compilation of the 4 best video conferencing options.
1. Youtube Live
Youtube Live is one of the easiest solutions to start your online classes. It's simple for you as a teacher but also for your students.
The benefits :
Free
Easy to use
The disadvantages :
Hard to know who are your students
No ability to correct postures
Not 100% reliable
You'll have to wait 24h before Youtube validates your request to open an account
Our grade: 6/10
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2. Zoom
We're not teaching you anything, Zoom has gained a lot of popularity in the last few months and seems to be the favorite tool of the general public.
The benefits :
Very pratical
Easy to correct your students' postures
You can see who assists your classes
The disadvantages :
The free version cuts after 40 minutes of use
The security of your data is not guaranteed
Our grade: 7/10 (Even tough the free version is not fully adapted to a yoga class)
3. Google Meet
In reaction to the worldwide success of Zoom, Google switched its video conferencing tool to the free for all model.
The benefits :
Free to use
Easy to use
Good view of the students, allows you to correct postures
The disadvantages :
Free period is temporary
Our grade: 9/10
4. Instagram Live
Another option we can't ignore are Instagram lives. Of course you have no control over who attends and therefore cannot monetize your classes. Go for instagram lives if you are in the process of acquiring followers or building your image.
The benefits :
Wide and almost infinite distribution if your profile is open
Easy to use
The disadvantages :
Tough to monetize
No control on who watches your classes
No possibility to correct your students' postures
Not 100% reliable
Our grade: 4/10
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