Category Archives: Conference How-tos

Control Online Meeting Using Your Macbook Pro Touch Bar

First, it was touch screens, now it is touch bars. If you have a Macbook Pro®, maybe you’ve already become accustomed to having so much control at your fingertips.

FreeConferenceCall.com is always about keeping up with the times which is why we’ve enabled control of the Meeting Dashboard for online meetings using the touch bar. The same functionality is there, it is just a matter of choosing to click or tap. Whether you’re a participant or a host, launch the desktop app, choose which features to use and you’re good to go. Read More...

How to Use Video Conferencing with Your Classroom Chromebook

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Calling all superheroes — or the closest thing we have to that. We have some exciting news for educators around the globe. FreeConferenceCall.com is now completely Chromebook™ compatible. That’s right! You can use audio, video and screen sharing for your entire class — absolutely free.

The teaching landscape has been forever changed by technology, most recently with the adaptation of video conferencing in the classroom. Video conferencing helps educators all over the world break geographical barriers by connecting students to other educators, students or experts regardless of location. Read More...

Embrace Creativity: Using Screen Sharing and Drawing Tools for Team Building

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January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day.

According to MommyPoppins, there are all kinds of ways — and reasons — to celebrate. “Whether it’s written, painted, sculpted, or performed, art helps us feel, communicate, and make sense of life. Visit a local art gallery, take in a musical performance, or have an at-home poetry slam. Let children experiment with water colors, write a song, put on a dance show, or decorate a driveway with chalk art. Today is about celebrating creativity and the power of self-expression.” Read More...

How to Ace a Video Conference Interview (Part 2)

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Thanks to Facetime and Facebook, many of us are video conferencing savvy. It’s become a familiar aspect of our personal lives. Yet when it comes to using similar tech for virtual interviews, we have to shift into a new gear. 

To smooth the transition, we’ve pulled together the best tips for a video conference interview. The first part of this series laid out the preparation for a virtual interview. Now, it’s time to build on what we’ve learned. Below are 3Cs to keep in mind: communication, connection and confidence. Read More...

How to Ace a Video Conference Interview (Part 1)

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With the rise in remote workers and the growing quality and cost-effectiveness of video conferencing, it’s no wonder that 60% of recruiters incorporate it into the interview process. If you’re looking for tips, you’ve come to the right place. This two-part series is a compilation of top tips, the what’s what in virtual meeting preparation. In other words, it’s everything you need to know for your next video conference interview. In the first part, below, we lay the groundwork for a successful meeting.

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Think Outside the Card: How to Celebrate Mother's Day With FreeConferenceCall.Com

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With Mother’s day just around the corner, we thought we’d share some easy tips for a unique way to celebrate. Chocolate, flowers and homemade cards are always a great gift for mom. But, why not think outside the card this year by getting the entire family together on a conference call for your mom or grandma.

If your family is spread out across the states or out of the country, mom or grandma would appreciate everyone getting together - virutally. Make this Mother’s Day a family affair by connecting the entire family, across the miles, with HD audio and video conferencing from FreeConferenceCall.com. It is not only on trend, it’s also very sentimental. Read More...

5 Steps to Productivity in 2016 – and the Apps That Will Help You (Part 5)

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To help you get 2016 off to a great start, we’ve posted ideas about ways to improve productivity. Each blog article has included apps you can use to better manage your time, take control of your mobile devices, declutter your inbox and desk and hold more efficient meetings. Our final tip is all about maintaining your work/life balance.

Productivity Tip #5. Take care of You, and the World Read More...