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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

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  1. Skype SkypingIn The Classroom Freda Williams http://theinteractiveplace.pbworks.com/

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. What is Skype? Say It Visually

  5. Hardware Needed • Computer • Microphone • Camera (video calls) • Internet Connection *Always test your equipment before Skyping.

  6. Installing Skype Download Skype from… http://www.skype.com Caution! Other sites that offer Skype download may contain a virus or malware.

  7. Getting Started… You must Sign In or Sign Up before you download

  8. Open Skype First time opening Skype - create a new account

  9. 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.

  10. Your Public Profile Skype > Profile > Edit Your Profile…

  11. Welcome Screen

  12. Check Settings Tools > Options

  13. 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

  14. Making A Call

  15. Practice • Video Call one of your new contacts • Play with Full Screen & Pop-out screen views

  16. 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

  17. Skype Test Call • Call Skype Test Call – no video test option • Follow directions to record your voice

  18. Instant Messaging • Send a text message • Send a file

  19. Skype Options • Free trial Group video • One Free phone call • Purchase Skype Credit

  20. 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

  21. Skype in the classroom http://education.skype.com/ • Explore Projects • Search Resources • Search for a specific lesson of interest

  22. Skype in the classroom http://education.skype.com/ • Login & Edit Profile Flickr photo by mrmayo

  23. Skype Resources • The Interactive Place Wiki • 50 Awesome Ways to use Skype in the Classroom • Sarah Eaton’s List: Skype for Educators

  24. 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

  25. URL is case sensitive – http://bit.ly/GAETC2011eval

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