Digital tools for video conferences, lectures, consultations

Google Meet is part of the Google Workspace ecosystem and offers a simple solution for online meetings and lectures. Benefits include ease of use, stable connectivity and integration with Gmail and Google Calendar, making it easy to schedule and invite participants. It also supports screen sharing, raising your hand, chat, and automatic captioning, which can be useful for accessibility.

Compared to tools like Zoom or Teams, Google Meet has a slightly smaller range of advanced features (e.g. limited options for breakout rooms or interactive tools). However, for users already working in the Google ecosystem, it is a very practical solution.

Google Meet is a commercial tool, but it also offers a free version with basic functionality. Many educational institutions use it in the Google Workspace for Education package, which provides a reliable and secure environment for online classes.

When we talk about the platforms from which it is possible to use this tool, these are:

• mobile application: iOS and Android
• desktop application: no, used through a browser
• Web browser: yes, full functionality.