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Skype. Skyping In The Classroom Freda Williams http ://theinteractiveplace.pbworks.com /. What is Skype?. A software application that allows users to make voice and video calls and chats over the Internet.
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Skype SkypingIn The Classroom Freda Williams http://theinteractiveplace.pbworks.com/
What is Skype? • A software application that allows users to make voice and video calls and chats over the Internet. • Skype includes instant message, file transfer, screen sharing and video conferencing. • Calls to landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee. photo @2010 | more info
What is Skype? Best of all… Skype to Skype calls are FREE! Microsoft Skype has over 663 million users Skype Technologies began in Luxemburg in 2003
What is Skype? Say It Visually
Hardware Needed • Computer • Microphone • Camera (video calls) • Internet Connection *Always test your equipment before Skyping.
Installing Skype Download Skype from… http://www.skype.com Caution! Other sites that offer Skype download may contain a virus or malware.
Getting Started… You must Sign In or Sign Up before you download
Open Skype First time opening Skype - create a new account
Getting Started… Create a classroom account • You do not have to complete all fields for your Profile Information • Choose username wisely* • MsWilliams4thGrade • MsWilliamsHSHistory *Remember first impressions count! Choose a username that makes it easier for others to find you and conveys the right impression of who you are.
Your Public Profile Skype > Profile > Edit Your Profile…
Check Settings Tools > Options
Add a Contact • My Skype Name • freda.williams8 • To add contacts from the menu bar: • Click Contacts • Add a Contact • Enter email or Skype Name
Practice • Video Call one of your new contacts • Play with Full Screen & Pop-out screen views
Practice • Video Call one of your new contacts • Hover your mouse over the call to see options • Click End Call button to finish the call Flickr photo by superkimbo
Skype Test Call • Call Skype Test Call – no video test option • Follow directions to record your voice
Instant Messaging • Send a text message • Send a file
Skype Options • Free trial Group video • One Free phone call • Purchase Skype Credit
Classroom Preparation PRACTICE… - listening and etiquette skills - with a class in your school - patience, there may be a time lapse Identify and target specific educational goals. Flickr photo by mrmayo
Skype in the classroom http://education.skype.com/ • Explore Projects • Search Resources • Search for a specific lesson of interest
Skype in the classroom http://education.skype.com/ • Login & Edit Profile Flickr photo by mrmayo
Skype Resources • The Interactive Place Wiki • 50 Awesome Ways to use Skype in the Classroom • Sarah Eaton’s List: Skype for Educators
Skype ideas… • Guest Author • Practice Foreign Language • Share Project • Learn about different cultures • Create class competition in Math • Guest Speakers – professionals, politicians • Virtual Field Trips • Guest Artist Flickr photo by superkimbo