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Online Collaboration: Skype in Schools

Online Collaboration: Skype in Schools. Materials available at: http://ncteacheracademy.pbwiki.com. Skype is…. A Conference Room. A Video Camera. A Phone. An Address Book. A File Share. A Remote Desktop. The experts say….

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Online Collaboration: Skype in Schools

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  1. Online Collaboration:Skype in Schools Materials available at: http://ncteacheracademy.pbwiki.com

  2. North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  3. Skype is… A Conference Room A Video Camera A Phone An Address Book A File Share A Remote Desktop North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  4. The experts say… “Your voice can be heard anywhere in the world, your face seen anywhere….at virtually no cost. It can be big and scary, but it doesn’t have to be.” -Jim Moulton “I think that one of the best uses is connecting to experts (parents)who are local but too busy to come in. “ -David Warlick North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  5. How do I get started? • Download Skype for your operating system. • Install the software North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  6. Now create an account. You’ll need: • To know your name • A unique username • A secure password • An e-mail address • Now you’re one of 15,000,000 userswith an account. North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

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  8. Make sure to connect your webcam, microphone, and headset North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

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  10. You can skip step 4 unless you would like to learn more about placing calls to land and mobile phones. North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  11. Making Friends • Tell everyone you know about Skype. • If you need a place to start in developing your Skype Network, feel free to add: • danfroelich217 • trance324 North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  12. Don’t forget these…. • Webcam –built-in to many laptops and netbooks. • Microphone – built-in to most laptops. • Headphones – really help control feedback and sound quality. • For a list of recommended accessories, visit: www.skype.com/shop/accessories • USB enabled headsets & microphones are strongly recommended North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  13. What does Skype do? North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  14. Free Services North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  15. Fee Services North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  16. Chat & Calls • Instant messaging • Group chat with up to 150 people at once • Conference (voice) calls with 25 people • Video calls limited to 1:1 • Can set Skype as your home phone *no enhanced 911 services available North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  17. File Transfer • Unlimited file size • Be safe with your file transfers • Be legal with your file transfers • Push out files to entire chat room. North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  18. Remote Desktop Sharing • Yugma – Skype add-on, remote desktop software • Varied levels of permission allow users to share: • Entire desktop control • Entire application control • Read only access of user’s desktop • Any application on any operating system • Up to 10 people can access each session • Real-time collaboration • Additional features are available for a fee North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  19. Some educational ideas • Support ESL students and foreign language learning • Foreign language studies • Pen pals of the 21st century • Real conversations with real experts • Collaboration without boundaries • Cross cultural exchanges • Live concerts with students from other cultures • Professional development anywhere, anytime • Homework helper • Virtual Substitute – Monitor your class. North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  20. Some things to consider • Standard Definition upload speed – 128Kb/sec • High Definition upload speed – 384 Kb/sec • Speedtest.net • Check your ISP level of service • Uses standard ports for web browsing North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  21. Questions? North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  22. More information • http://skypejournal.com/ • http://snipurl.com/71bhf • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4YCirhhu-A • http://snipurl.com/71bg0 • http://edtechteacher.org/skypetutorial.html • http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10057580-83.html • http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/using-skype-at-school.html North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

  23. Lesson Plan Ideas: Video Demonstration:Source:

  24. Online Skype CommunitiesePals Global Community offers a free 30 day trial. Sign up to connect with other classrooms using Skype. Skype in the Classroom Ning is for teaches interested in using Skype to connect with other teachers for idea sharing and classroom video conferencing.The Mixxer is a free educational community for language exchanges via Skype.Meet the Author Network connects you with numerous authors willing to enter your library or classroom for 10 – 15 minute skyp sessions for free. You can also set up longer interviews for a fee. North Carolina Teacher Academy 2008

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