2. Skype’s Popularity
Skype was founded in 2003
by Niklas and Janus Friis.
EBay bought Skype for 2.6
billion dollars in 2005.
Skype has approximately
443 million registered users.
Skype is available in 29
languages.
Users On-line
Skype 3.8
Skype 4.0
3. What is Skype?
Video and Voice Over Internet Protocol
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are FREE!
For a small charge you can call from
your Skype account to any phone.
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4. Materials Needed
Skype software
High speed Internet connection
Webcam with Microphone
Speakers
Computer
At least a 1GHz Processor, 512 MB RAM.
Recommend 2GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, 300 kb/s for
HQ video
Laptop/headset
Windows (2000, XP, Vista) with Directx 9.0
7. Install Skype
Run the Skype
setup application
Follow the on-screen
instructions
Launch the Skype
welcome and login
screen (next slide)
You don’t need the Google Toolbar!
Don’t change the default install Options!
8. Set Up A Skype Account
First Time User?
You must pick a
unique name (a
nickname is good)
Enter a valid email
Enter a secure password
Forgot Your Username
or Password?
Follow the “Forgot your
Password?” link
9. Forgot
It Already
You must know the
email used to set
up your Skype
account.
Skype will send
your email a link
where you can
view your
Skypename
or change your
password.
10. Skype Login
Authenticating your
Account Information
Automatically logs in with
your username and
password when Skype
starts
Launching Skype
Automatically start Skype
when you start your
computer
These settings can be modified later.
19. Chat
While on a call
send text to
another user
Send a
message to
an offline user
Send links to
a user
Send
emoticons
Type text here
20. Sending a Message
To An Offline User
The next time the user goes online a
notification appears.
21. SMS
Short Message
Service is a
great way to get
a message to a
cell phone user.
SMS will deduct
a fee from your
Skype account.
You must click
the TxT icon to
send.
23. Importing from an Email
Address Book
This process will search your email contacts,
identify those that have a Skype account and send
them a Skype contact invitation.
24. Send Requests To
Skype Users
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Skype will
evaluate
your email
addresses
to see
which
users
have
Skype
accounts.
Check the boxes of Skype users you wish to add as Skype contacts.
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Setting Up Your Profile
What are you willing to
share with others?
Share just enough that
your contacts can find
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26. Snapshots
Take a Snapshot
Appears as a button
when the video window is
open
Send It To A Friend
A snapshot may be sent to
any Skype user.
27. Send Files
Sending a file is as simple as browsing
to the file and clicking “send”
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your connection’s bandwidth
number of users online
voice and video being used
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28. Receiving a File
You must save the file before the file can be
transferred.
After the file has transferred, select “Open File.”
29. Conference Calls
Host sets up the conference call
adds users
ends the call
Groups
you call or
chat with
frequently
can be
saved.
30.
Group Chat
Group IM
Useful in a
conference call
Helps small
comments to be
made without
interrupting the
flow of a
conference call
33. SkypeOut
Buy minutes or a yearly
subscription and make
calls to telephones.
Rates set by the country
and type of phone
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Skype to Skype calls can be forwarded
to a landline phone.
It does require the user to purchase
“Skype Out” minutes
A forwarded call will cost you (regular
Skype rates apply)!
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35. Skype In
This allows anyone to use a phone
to call a number and it will ring your
Skype account.
Limited availability
36. Skype In Education
Record a conversation with a
scientist
Teach a lesson remotely
Have a group chat with students in a
lab
Work in a collaborate environment
Students can share projects they
have been working on with others in
a group
Carry out online interviews with
someone
37. Skype In Education (Cont.)
Record an interview with students or
fellow teachers for students to listen to.
Record the work of a conference session
where students plan a project between
two sites and turn in the recorded call.
World language classes can practice
speaking with students in another
language.
Connect students in rural areas
38. References
Annick LIVEbrary Online Classroom
Skype Other Classrooms!
Getting Started Video
Skype Tutorials
Skype Help
Broadband Speed Test
39. References (Continued)
How to Record Skype Conversations:
Tools, Resources, Tips
Skype Announces SIP Gateway
Service for IP PBXes
Is Skype for Sale?
10 Best Skype Alternatives
Hinweis der Redaktion
“EBay would consider selling the business unit (SKYPE) if it couldn't be integrated with its auction or PayPal payment system. … So is eBay looking to unload Skype? The answer is probably yes and no. Because Skype isn't core to eBay's online auction business, experts believe that eBay would be happy to let Skype go, at the right price. But Skype, which just posted a 26 percent gain in revenue for the fourth quarter compared to a year ago, happens to be one of the only bright spots in eBay's overall business, which means that eBay isn't desperate to let it go. … Based on its current financials, the highest price that eBay could hope to get for Skype is about $1.6 billion, Friedland said. And he said that would be a generous offer. eBay itself has valued the Skype assets on its balance sheet at $2 billion, so it's unlikely the company would accept a lower figure. “
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10150446-94.html
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Another Skype service allows POTS phones calls to a Skype number.
Video calls require at least 1 GHz CPU, 512MB RAM, and 256kbit/s up- and download speed.
High Quality Video calls require at least 2 GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, and 300kbit/s up- and download speed.