Skype

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Skype
A. Name -

• Introduction to Skype

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Skype

• Applies to Skype for home and small business
  accounts

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Skype

• For more information on using Skype for Business
  and Education with your work email account go to
• http//www.skype.com/en/business/

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What is Skype?

• Skype, A free software program that you can
  download from Skype.com that allows you to make
  free calls over the Internet to other Skype users
  over the world, through VoIP.

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What is Skype?

• Skype is included with Microsoft Windows updates
  and Microsoft Office suites.

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Why is it used?

• Skype is a fantastic free tool for online instant
  communication with friends, family, and
  coworkers.

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Why is it used?

• Stay connected with people

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Why is it used?

• Collaborate with coworkers

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Why is it used?

• Skype saves money.
• Users can join a meeting from any location
  reducing travel and time away from your
  responsibilities.

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Skype System Requirements

• Use one account across multiple devices on
  devices that have an internet connection and a
  headset with a microphone

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Skype System Requirements

• Millions of people use Skype every day
• Join them and stay in touch with Skype no matter
  what device you use.

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Video Call

• You can make video calls for free using Skype.

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Video Call

• This help you to see the person you are talking
  to and allow them to see you too.

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Web Conferencing

• Take collaboration to another level. Share
  screens and create together.

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File Sharing

• You can easily send files over Skype to any of
  your Skype contacts.

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File Sharing

• There are no size limits for the file.

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File Sharing

• For security reasons, the recipient has to
  approve the transfer and the person has to be
  online for the file transfer to take place.

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Instant Messaging

• You can type messages to them while you are
  having a voice conversation or if you cannot talk
  to them at a particular moment.

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How to get started with Skype

• Easy to set up. Start collaborating in minutes.
  Just download, install and get to work.

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Install Skype

• On a computer you can download Skype from
• http//www.Skype.com

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Install Skype

• Download and install from the app store on
  tablet, android, iPhone, and iPads

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Creating a Skype Account

• Accounts are setup with the downloaded app or
  online at skype.com with your personal email
  address.

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Creating a Skype Account

• Open the downloaded Skype Program

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Creating a Skype Account

• Sign in with your Skype Name or Microsoft
  Account.

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Creating a Skype Account

• If you prefer to use a different mail service
  select create an account on the bottom of the
  sign in window.

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How do I find my way around Skype?

• A. Name -
• If you're signed in with a Skype Name, the name
  you entered into your profile will be shown here.

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How do I find my way around Skype?

• B. Menu bar - Includes all the options that will
  help you get the most out of Skype.

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How do I find my way around Skype?

• C. Status bar - You can change your Skype status
  and display name if you wish.

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How do I find my way around Skype?

• D. Skype toolbar - Enables you to reach the most
  used Skype features easily. From here you can
  quickly open Skype Home or call mobiles and
  landlines .

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How do I find my way around Skype?

• E. Contact list - Lists your contacts and lets
  you see their status.

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How do I find my way around Skype?

• F. Recent list - Lists the recent conversations
  youve had in Skype.

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How do I find my way around Skype?

• G. Contact summary - Displayed when you select a
  contact. The buttons at the right-hand side of
  the contact information allow you to call or add
  more people to create a group conversation.

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How do I find my way around Skype?

• H. Conversation window - Displayed when you
  select a contact or set up a group chat. Shows
  the instant message conversation youre having.

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How do I find my way around Skype?

• I. Conversation box - Displayed when you select a
  contact or set up a group chat. Use this box to
  type and send your instant messages.

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Conclusion

• The support website has all the help and support
  you need to use Skype.
• https//support.skype.com/en/

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Resources

• "Skype Free calls to friends and family." 2003.
  23 Apr. 2015 http//www.skype.com/
• Ireland. J, (2011).What is Skype used for.
  Received from http//www.ehow.com/info_808028
  9_skype-used.html
• Educational Resources
• N.B, (n.d).An overview of Skype. Received from
  http//curriculum.union.edu/tips/skype/skype4.pdf
  
• Youtube.com Skype Translator preview opens the
  classroom to the world
• 50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom -
  2014's ..." 2009. 23 Apr. 2015 http//www.teaching
  degree.org/2009/06/30/50-awesome-ways-to-use-skype
  -in-the-classroom/
• "Resources on Skype in the Classroom - Skype in
  the ..." 2012. 23 Apr. 2015 lthttps//education.sky
  pe.com/resources
• "Arctic Live! 2015 - Skype in the Classroom."
  2015. 23 Apr. 2015 https//education.skype.com/pro
  jects/11561-digital-explorer-oceans-arctic-live-20
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