Digital tools for video conferences, lectures, consultations

Jitsi Meet is a completely free, open-source video conferencing tool. It stands out because it can be used without registration; all you have to do is open a link in your browser and start a meeting. This makes it extremely accessible and flexible, especially in situations where you need to communicate quickly.

Jitsi Meet supports screen sharing, chat, background blurring, calendar integration, and basic security settings. One of its big advantages is privacy, as it is open-source, users can install their own server and have full control over their data. It can be tightly integrated with the Moodle LMS so that, in addition to classes and meetings at the e-course level, it can also be used as a tool for one-on-one consultations with individual students in a few clicks on the interface.

However, Jitsi Meet sometimes suffers from lower stability and limited functionality compared to commercial tools. It does not have the same level of support or advanced features such as integrated breakout rooms or complex analytics. However, its openness and free availability make it an attractive solution for educational institutions that want independence from commercial vendors.

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, it is used by the browser
• Web browser: yes, full functionality.