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SkypeSkyping In The
ClassroomFreda 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.
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What is Skype?Best of all… Skype to Skype calls are FREE!
Microsoft Skype has over 663 million usersSkype Technologies began in Luxemburg in 2003
Hardware Needed• Computer• Microphone• Camera (video calls)• Internet Connection
*Always test your equipment before Skyping.
Installing SkypeDownload 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 SkypeFirst 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 ProfileSkype > Profile > Edit Your Profile…
Welcome Screen
Check SettingsTools > 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
Select a contact
Check Settings
Click Video call
Making A Call
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 etiquetteskills- with a class in yourschool- patience, there maybe 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
URL is case sensitive – http://bit.ly/GAETC2011eval