Transcript SKYPE Technology

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in the 21st Century Classroom
*Rachel Stegall
*Amy Kosman
*Ingrid Crause
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The slogan of Skype says it all:
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“The Whole World can talk for Free!”
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Free software program using voice over IP, or
VoIP, technology. (IP = internet protocol)”
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Make high-quality audio “phone calls” over
the Internet.
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PC to PC phone
conversation
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Video Conversation via
Webcam
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Source:
www.google.com
Click on green CALL
button to connect.
This allows for visual
communication.
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Instant Messaging
Make Conference Calls
Public Chat
File Transfer
Source: www.google.com
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Free software to
connect classrooms
Supports special needs
students
Assists students
outside of nontraditional classroom
settings (remote
locations, illness,
homeschooled)
PROS
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Some school district IT
personnel may block the
“ports” used for
programs like Skype to
function.
Why? Use of P2P (peer to
peer) file sharing
programs like KaZaa,
Morpheus, and Limewire
Students may use to
download pirated music
and commercial videos.
CONS
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No advertising or
spyware
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Safety features
◦ Many privacy options
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◦ Excellent FAQs regarding
privacy & safety
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◦ Excellent links to stay safe
on internet in general
 Ex: safe passwords
PROS
Skype won’t work if the
internet is down.
Uses a lot of network
resources.
Schedules and time
zones may limit ability to
arrange for a call with an
invited guest.
Cost of webcam or
nontraditional use of
service (PC to landline or
cell phone)
CONS
Staying Safe on Skype
Feature allows you to
limit your incoming
communications.
Source: http://www.friendshipthrougheducation.org/epals.htm
ePALS connects students and teachers in 191 countries for
cross-cultural and interactive projects. Classrooms use
monitored email, language translation, discussion boards,
maps and more to work and learn together. ePals help you
find a partner classroom and collaborate on school projects,
practice foreign language skills and establish international
friendships.
Skype makes this connection
possible!
Potential Classroom Activities
Distance Learning
Skype allows
*experts
*authors
*community leaders
*family members
*etc.
to virtually enter the classroom
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