Comparative study of alternative teaching and learning tools: Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom during COVID-19

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this chapter is to compare three giant video conferencing platforms, i.e., Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom, as alternative teaching and learning tools during covID-19. Analyses were made for three main issues systems requirements, teaching and learning features, and security features. Firstly, Zoom has relatively low hardware requirements for video conferencing. Secondly, five teaching and learning features make Zoom the preferred choice for educators. These five features include LMS integration with Zoom, breakout rooms in Zoom meetings, polling, recordings, and in-conference chat. Finally, Zoom users are more vulnerable to security issues as compared to other video conferencing participants. Based on overall assessment, Zoom has been considered a better choice for educational purposes. © KONINKLIJKE BRILL NV, LEIDEN, 2022.