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DNHY 491 December 3, 2011. Remember This…. 1. It is a virtual Yellow Pages 2. That allows you to video conference. Why Skype?. Created in 2003 668 million members Videoconferencing all over the globe, at work, & in the classroom
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DNHY 491 December 3, 2011
Remember This… 1. It is a virtual Yellow Pages 2. That allows you to video conference
Why Skype? • Created in 2003 • 668 million members • Videoconferencing all over the globe, at work, & in the classroom • It allows students to expand their knowledge and invest more into personal experience
When & Where All you need is… • Internet connection • Computer/Laptop • iPhone • An account Where… • At work • At school • At home • At the café down the street
Skype & Learning • Skype can help students connect with… • Instructors • Authors • Producers • Native speakers • Tutors • Guest lecturers • Other classrooms • classmates • Philanthropic organizations • Museums
Skype & Learning • Instructors can use Skype to connect with… • Other educators • Busy Parents • Conferences • Continuing learning presentations • Other classrooms • Foreign Countries
Some Plug-Ins • ePals • Skype in Schools • Taking It Global • The eduSkypers Phonebook • Mixxer • Global School Net