"Hangouts is Google's take on chat rooms. Like many times before, Google has turned a good idea into something incredibly useful, while preserving simplicity and ease of use and thus making it fantastic."
" Recently, I have been exploring the use of Google Hangouts to record conversations with experienced iPad using teachers in our district.
Understanding Google Hangouts
Google Hangouts is a multi-user video conference (think FaceTime or Skype, but with multiple faces). To get a better understanding, view my posts here. There are many ways for teachers to use Google Hangouts: holding virtual meetings, hosting guest speakers, or creating a video podcast."