Video Call Options

This resource provides options for you and your mentee if you choose to meet via video call. Also provided are links to the most up-to-date instructions. (Please let us know if any links aren’t working.) The first step will be to talk about what platform(s) you are both familiar with.

Please reference the toolbox resource: “Video Calls: Best Practices” for proper etiquette during video calls.


Familiar options:

I. WhatsApp

II. FaceTime (Apple products only)

III. Google Meet (Apple and Android)

IV. Microsoft Teams

V. Zoom

WhatsApp

Click HERE for instructions on how to use WhatsApp

As you open the link, select the option on the webpage that fits your needs located under the article heading.

Below is the image of what you’ll see on the webpage:

If needed, you can submit a request for assistance through WhatsApp Support by clicking HERE

Access Frequently Asked Questions for WhatsApp by clicking HERE


FaceTime (Apple products only)

Click HERE for instructions on how to use FaceTime

3-Step Summary:

1.      Open the FaceTime app, click New FaceTime near the top of the screen.

2.      Type the name (if you have their Contact saved) or number you want to call in the entry field at the top, then ‘return’ on your keyboard.

3.      Click the FaceTime button to make a video call.

If needed, access the Apple Support page HERE

Apple Support phone number: 1-800-275-2273


Google Meet (Apple and Android)

Click HERE for instructions on how to use Google Meet

(Layout may look different depending on your device)

Access the Google Meet Support page HERE

Google HQ phone number: 650-253-0000

Microsoft Teams

Click HERE for instructions on how to use Microsoft Teams

As you open the link, select the option on the webpage that fits your needs located under the tip box.

Below is the image of what you’ll see on the webpage:

If needed, you can submit a request for assistance through Microsoft Support by clicking HERE

Microsoft phone number: 1-800-642-7676

Zoom

Free account limits calls to 40 minutes

Click HERE for instructions on how to use Zoom

Access the Zoom support page HERE

Zoom phone number: 1-888-799-9666


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Video Calls: Best Practices