Summary
This article describes the features of two supported web conferencing tools at USNH: Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Product Overview
Zoom
Zoom is generally recommended for online teaching, larger groups, webinars, or including non-USNH participants.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams meetings is generally recommended for group collaboration, spur-of-the-moment meetings, shared document editing, and need for access to the USNH directory to invite people to meetings.
Product Comparison
Teams vs. Zoom
|
Feature
|
Microsoft Teams
|
Zoom Meetings
|
| Compatibility |
Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android |
Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Browser Support |
Yes |
Yes |
| Maximum Meeting Attendees |
1000 |
300 |
| HD Video Capable |
Yes |
Yes |
| Audio Only Participants |
Yes |
Yes |
| Join by Phone |
Yes (must be enabled) |
Yes |
| Chat Within Meetings |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chat Outside Meetings |
Yes |
Yes |
| Screen Sharing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Application Sharing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Annotate Shared Content |
No |
Yes |
| Whiteboard |
Yes |
Yes (must be enabled) |
| Breakout Rooms |
Yes |
Yes |
| Polling |
Yes (requires plug-in) |
Yes |
| Cloud Recording |
Yes |
Yes |
| Local Recording |
No (videos can be downloaded) |
Yes |
| Recording Transcription |
Yes (multiple languages) |
Yes (multiple languages) |
| Automatic Captioning |
Yes (multiple languages) |
Yes (multiple languages) |
| Join Before Host |
Yes |
Yes |
| Outlook Calendar Integration |
Yes |
Yes |
| Approved for Confidential & Restricted Use Data |
Yes |
Yes (Zoom for HIPAA ONLY) |
| Encrypted Connections |
Yes |
Yes |
| Integrated with Canvas |
Yes |
Yes |
Further Readings
Zoom Status portal
Microsoft 365 Trust Center
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