Safe group video calls / webinars / streaming

How to choose a video conference tool

• What do you need this for?

  • meetings, where all participants need to talk
  • webinars, with 1 or more presenters
  • streaming, with open access for public and restricted access for presenters

• tools:

  • for webinars (whiteboard, slideshows, breakout rooms)
  • comments
  • polls

Basic security

• use unique URLs
• don't promote URLs on public channels
• protect with password
• make sure you know how to kick out participants
• make sure you know how to mute participants
• be careful whom you allow to become presenter or moderator

Recommended tools

• Wire - for up to 25 people
• Signal - for up to 40 people
• Jitsi - for up to 50 people (depending on the server)
• BigBlueButton - for up to 100 people (depending on the server)

Streaming guide

Harm reduction for widespread tools

• Zoom
• Google Meet