Skype Skyping In The Classroom Freda Williams

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. | more info

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

What is Skype? Say It Visually

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

Installing Skype Download Skype from… 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 Skype First 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 Profile Skype > Profile > Edit Your Profile…

Welcome Screen

Check Settings Tools > Options

Add a Contact My Skype Name – freda.williams8 To add contacts from the menu bar: Click Contacts Add a Contact Enter 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 superkimbosuperkimbo

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 etiquette skills - with a class in your school - patience, there may be a time lapse Identify and target specific educational goals. Flickr photo by mrmayomrmayo

Skype in the classroom Explore Projects Search Resources Search for a specific lesson of interest

Skype in the classroom Login & Edit Profile Flickr photo by mrmayomrmayo

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

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