Skyping theSchool Visit

Bruce Halewww.BruceHale.com

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What is Skype?

Free software, works on PC or Mac

Downloadable from Skype.com

Enables free voice & video calls — worldwide

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What do I need for Skype visits?

Skype software

PC or Mac with web camera

Internet connection

...and that’s it!

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introducing...Jarrett J. Krosoczka

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Skype is your own

personal TV show

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BEVISUAL!!

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Pile on theQ & A

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Get graphic1. Slide show on your website

2. Two computers are better than one

3. Use Skype’s “share screen” option

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What to wear?

wrong

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What to wear?

right

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Techie info

Cameras

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Techie info

Headsets

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Lights, camera...

SCHOOL PREP:

Book pre-sales

Arrange to take photos

Test equipment with author

Prep kids with questions!

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Lights, camera...AUTHOR PREP:

Get school contact phone, Skype name

Confirm time on both ends!

Make sure Skype configured right

Be physically ready — water, rest, props, etc.

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CLEAN YOUR ROOM!

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Action!Stay animated — no ‘talking heads’

Stay flexible — deal with challenges

Stay lubricated — drink water

Let teacher handle Q&A

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What to do when trouble occurs...

IMAGE FREEZE: call back

Reboot computer

Check sound and video

Use CHAT functionREMAINCALM!

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That’s a wrap!

Ask for feedback — what works/doesn’t

Ask for testimonial, recommendations

Post your testimonial

Sign bookplates

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Promote your SkypingOn listserves

To mailing list

On website

On social media

Join SkypeAnAuthor

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Happy Skyping!

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