Explore the different types of video calling software and how to use them, as well as some top tips on how to maximise the features of video calling when engaging with service users.
Format: Webpage
Duration: Up to 10 minutes
Audience: Beginners
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Description: Find out how to use FaceTime to make video and audio calls on your iPhone or iPad.
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Format: eLearning
Duration: 15 minutes
Audience: Beginners
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Description: A tutorial on the basics of video tools, including what video calling is, social media video tools, choosing a provider and how to make video calls more effective.
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Format: eLearning
Duration: 15 minutes
Audience: Beginners
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Description: Learn how to get the most out of Zoom, the popular video chat service. We'll show you how to set up an account, join/host a meeting, and much more.
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Format: Webpage
Duration: Up to 30 minutes
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: Guidance on what a video call is and how you can video call through WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Zoom, Skype and FaceTime.
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Format: Webpage
Duration: Up to 30 minutes
Audience: Beginners
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Description: This guide looks at how to put safeguarding at the centre of your planning when designing online services for young people.
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Format: Webpage
Duration: Up to 30 minutes
Audience: Beginners
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Description: This Guide reminds you that you do not need a signature to show you have consent. It also helps you think about who you need to get consent from. This includes consent from parents and carers for children and adults who may not be able to give informed consent themselves.
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Format: Webpage
Duration: Up to 30 minutes
Audience: Beginners
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Description: Use this Guide to help you build stronger connections with people when running online events and meetings. It includes advice on communicating with people before, during and after the event.
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Format: Webpage
Duration: Up to 30 minutes
Audience: Beginners
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Description: Use this Guide when you need to help people learn to use video calling tools like Zoom, Teams and Skype. It can help you work with older and digitally excluded people, especially if you are doing group work involving physical activities.
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Format: Webpage
Duration: Up to 30 minutes
Audience: Intermediate
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Description: Use this Guide if you want to make your online programmes more engaging and collaborative. You might be delivering live sessions via Zoom, or MS Teams, or some other platform. This Guide talks about other tools you can use to let participants engage meaningfully with the content, work together and build a sense of community.
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Format: Webpage
Duration: Up to 30 minutes
Audience: Beginners in Social Care
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Description: A checklist covering the necessary steps a social worker or practitioner should take to ensure that technology for video calling is ready and appropriate.
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