Bead Happy Video Conferencing

Dear Monica,

I heard that you host online training with video and screen sharing.  I want to do that for my friends so we can learn how to do raised beading together.  Can you tell me how to host my own online video conferences?

Nia:wen,

Bead Happy

Dear Bead Happy,

You have many options available, but I will suggest one for you and your beading friends.  Google Plus Hangouts are a free, easy, and fun way for you and your friends to bead together.  You will need a computer or mobile device with camera.  You will also need to login to http://plus.google.com.  

Hover your mouse at the top left of your screen and click Events to schedule your Google Plus Hangout.  Follow the instructions on your screen.  You can also create a Live Hangout on Air by hovering your mouse over the top left of your screen, then click Live Hangouts on Air.  When you start your event or live hangout you will also have the option to record your video hangout so it will be on YouTube and your group can refer to it in the future.  

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