Downloading skype is a snap



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Skype




Talk to Anyone, Anywhere for Free!



Skype is a free software program that allows anyone to talk to anyone in the world over the Internet for free, is easy to install and use.




DOWNLOADING SKYPE IS A SNAP

  1. Go to: www.skype.com

  2. Click on Download



  1. Click Save and save the file to you computer.



  1. Run the file after it downloads.

SKYPING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Open Skype: PC: Start>All Programs>Skype

A window with the following tabs will open:



Look under contacts and you should see Skype Test Call. That is an automated testing service that helps you make sure your microphone and speakers (internal or external) or headset are working.

  • Click Skype Test Call once. You’ll see a green phone icon (to call out) and a white balloon in a blue circle (to instant message/chat). Make sure your microphone is plugged in, and then press the green phone button.

  • A recording will prompt you to say a word or two. Your message then will be played back to you. If you hear your voice played back, everything is working.




MAKE THE CALL
Notice the word “Search” under the Contacts tab. To call someone, first you need to find them in Skype. Click Search, and then type the first or last name or e-mail address of the person you want to call.
After you find that person’s profile, you can click to add it to your Contacts page or simply press the green phone icon to make the call. Calling is simple once you’ve found your contact in the Directory or added the person to your contact list.
When you press the green phone, you’ll hear a dial tone. If the call recipient is online and able to take your call, he or she will greet you.
Speak at normal volume; you’ll be surprised at the clarity of the sound. When done, click the red hang-up button.



SKYPING IN K-12

What can you do with Skype? The sky’s the limit.




  • Hold a poetry reading at which an actual poet in another state reads to your class -- or vice versa.

  • Brainstorm teaching ideas with an out-of-town mentor.

  • Include an ill student in daily classroom discussions.

  • Conduct a conference call for a club or other small group of students.

  • Add new life to the same old pen pal project by adding audio and video.

  • Conduct virtual classes (distance learning) in an informal setting.

  • Help English as an Additional Language (EAL) students practice conversation skills and learn about your community through a weekly call-in session.

To reduce the chance of problems, start small and be sure to practice several times at home and at school without students present. Even just Skyping to a class down the hall or across town to a friend’s classroom is fun at first and will build your confidence level. Also, the first time students are exposed to any tech tool, their excitement often turns to silliness, so be sure to practice before initiating a serious project with Skype.


Skype allows you to send large files to friends or colleagues, an important feature when so many schools limit the size of e-mail attachments. Use Skype to exchange photos, drawings, documents, and more.
As with any telecollaboration, keep in mind that time zones and school calendars differ greatly. Setting up guidelines for discussions also is a good idea. Content that is appropriate for a class at one school might not be considered appropriate in another culture.

Honest and polite discussions between teachers beforehand can help prevent problems.
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