Using Skype in Your

Classroom

October 12, 2010

What is Skype?

Internet Telephone Service

Computer to Computer Calls are FREE

Voice, Video, Conference Calls (3 or more)

Instant Messaging

File Transfers and Screen Sharing

Why Use It in School?

It’s FREE!!!

Students learn from those who are living it

Collaborate

Share information

Safe

More Reasons to Skype

• Homeschooled students

• Richer experiences

• More meaningful

• Save to view later

Who Can You Skype?

Professionals in the field you are studying

Scientists

Musicians

Mathematicians

Authors

Classes from other parts of the country/world

How Do I Skype?

Open Skype

Create an Account

Add Contacts

Search by e-mail

Search by username

Use list provided

Starting a Skype Call

Click contact to call

Click green icon to call

Click blue icon to chat

Click red icon to end call

Images from Flickr Users:

Robert Sanzalone

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Jhon Alexander Calderon Sanmartin

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