Google Meet
Principal function(s): Video conferencingGroup/pair work - classmatesPresenting (e.g. lecturing, storytelling)TeacherStudentYou SupplyWebsite/other users supply
Google Meet is a video conferencing tool for hosting virtual meetings, conferences, and online classes. Users can initiate or join video meetings through the Google Meet website or app. Meetings can be scheduled in advance or started instantly, and participants can join via a meeting link or dial-in number. During meetings, participants can share their screen, present slides, chat, and collaborate in real time. Meeting hosts can pin, mute, or remove participants. Google Meet was developed by Google LLC. Google Meet is free to use for anyone with a Google account, although participants can join meetings without signing up or having an account.
Evaluation: Google Meet is a useful tool for educators in hybrid or distance learning settings to meet online with their students, or for groups of students to work together. However, it is not the most privacy-friendly videoconferencing tool in this inventory (see the “Respect for privacy” section for more information).
Cost: Free limited version with a Google Account + paid options available.
Website: https://meet.google.com/
Categories
Type Of Interaction
- Group/pair work - classmates
- Presenting (e.g. lecturing, storytelling)
Content
- Website/other users supply
- You supply
Usability
Interface 
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Straightforward, user-friendly.
Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task
High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to
Dozens of languaes.
Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
Medium/low. Google is well known for using user data for advertising and marketing purposes. However, it offers a high degree of data security, which is key for holding online conversations. Google allows users to download their user data. It does not state compliance with the GDPR. Other more privacy-friendly options would be Jitsi or BigBlueButton.
Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
No, although users can record their meetings.
Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)
No, although users can record their meetings.
Technical requirements
Installation required?
Not for the browser version; yes for the apps.
Compatibility/ Operating System
Any browser; Android, iOS.
Other technical requirements