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Got Skype?. Connect With Skype!. Oh, if I’d only had Skype…. Getting Started http://skype.com. Download Skype. Skype Download Steps. Adding Contacts. 1. 2. Prior to Beginning Call. 1. 3. 2. 4. 5. Test Call.
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Connect With Skype! Oh, if I’d only had Skype…
Getting Startedhttp://skype.com Download Skype
Adding Contacts 1 2
Prior to Beginning Call 1 3 2 4 5
Test Call You will then see this screen & hear a request to record your voice for testing sound. After you say something, do NOT click End Call. Wait about 20 sec. to hear playback.
Video Check 1 2-opt. The video snapshot will display next to your name.
Start a Call 2 1 To end call, you will be able to click on a red “End Call” button.
Skype Features • Very user friendly • Skype to Skype calls 24/7 • Video calls • Group chats (up to 150 people!) • Great HELP resources • Just for fun- add video to your greeting http://www.skype.com/allfeatures/hello/
Obstacles • Time Zones • School schedules • Blocked in some schools • Finding subject experts who use Skype • Lack of online registries
Ideas for Skype • Interview author or field expert • Cultural exchanges • Skype class while on maternity leave • Connect with ill student at home • Student away on family trip • Debate practice • Reader’s theater • Foreign language practice/application • Teacher to teacher • Professional development • Group meetings • Aiding the disabled
Do’s and Don’ts (Learned the Hard Way) • Confirm arrangements with receiving party one or two days prior to call • Discuss topic, sub-topics to cover • Close with or without questions? (prepare extras just in case) • Determine which party will place call • Add party as a contact and do a test call • Adjust video viewing area and microphone prior to call • Have students in place prior to making call • Prepare students for 2-3 second delays and possible blurry reception when conversing • HAVE FUN!
Resources • http://skype.com • http://skypeinschools.pbwiki.com/ • Logitech webcams http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/webcams/&cl=us,en • http://annickpress.blogspot.com/2008/08/skype-tutorials-for-teachers-authors.html • http://skype.com/prices/#free • Skype blog: http://share.skype.com/sites/en/ • Camtasia: http://www.techsmith.com/download/camtasiatrial.asp