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=Skype for Educators: An Introduction to Using Skype in Education= Jose Rodriguez, 3rd grade teacher at Humphreys Avenue school In LAUSD http://woodennickelz.blogspot.com

Link to Podcast recorded live during presentation at [|CLMS Conference] on Saturday March 14, 2009 [|Skype4Educators.mp3]

=Welcome=
 * ===How do you collaborate with Educators outside your school?===
 * F2F as in workshops, meetings, conferences.
 * How about online? Social Networks like Ning, twitter, yahoo groups
 * ===Skype as a 21st Century Communication tool===
 * Instant communication VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)
 * Free calls from computer to computer
 * video conference
 * text chat / group conversations
 * ===Specifications===
 * Web-based application: Does not need a browser to run.
 * It is cross platform; Windows, Mac, Linux.
 * Will need microphone (webcam)
 * I would recommend a USB headset for best audio.
 * Create an account: [|www.skype.com]
 * Video Conference
 * Conference Calling

=Applications - How can I use Skype as a learning tool?= =Let's Do a Demo:=
 * ===Other Educators on the net -Personal Professional Development===
 * Live conversations going on at [|Edtechtalk]
 * ===Connections to other classrooms around the world===
 * http://aroundtheworldwith80schools.wikispaces.com/
 * Format for Classroom discussions
 * ===Expert Interviews===
 * Scientists, authors, endless possibilities.
 * [|Interview with Cephalpodcast - Jason Robertshaw]
 * ===Recording: Audio vs. Video===
 * ===Sharing out as a Podcast===


 * Contact list.
 * Skype Chat
 * Conference Call

=Resources:=

[|Skype for Collaboration with Wesley Fryer] [] http://50statesproject.wikispaces.com/ [|How to make a video call with Skype - youtube]

Example of [|Standard AUP] (Acceptable Use Policy) LAUSD

=Reflection: So, how will you get started?=

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