Online meetings, chats and calls
In addition to email, our recommended tools for staying connected with colleagues at Aamusted, and those further afield, include Teams and Zoom A little information about each is below to help you decide which is most appropriate for your communications needs.
Don’t forget to check the related links on the right of this page for other information and guidance that you might find useful.
Teams
Widely in use within and outside of Aamusted, Teams is great for online meetings, instant chat messages and sharing files. Teams allows focused messaging on specific topics through the chat functionality within channels meaning you can keep conversations together for easy access.
Chat is part of Teams and can also be used for messaging and meeting with anyone at Aamusted University. Messages are saved, so always be aware of GDPR guidelines.
Advice and guidance for getting started with Teams can be found on the IT Help website.
Zoom
Zoom Video Communications is a widely used cloud-based video conferencing platform created by Eric Yuan in 2013. Known for its ease of use, it supports high-quality video and audio, scheduling of meetings, screen sharing, chat, and collaboration tools. Users can record meetings, implement security measures, and customize virtual backgrounds. Zoom gained immense popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, serving businesses, educational institutions, and individuals for remote work and online learning. Despite facing privacy and security concerns, Zoom has addressed these issues and remains a go-to solution for virtual communication and collaboration.Get started.
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