Videoconferencing with Skype

Skype has become an indispensable tool for me in the work that I do. Skype is available for just about every platform and allows members to speak to one another using voice over internet protocol from your computer with a standard microphone. Membership is free and between now and the end of the year you can call landlines and cell phones in the US for free from Skype. Setting things up is fast just download the software from Skype. Once downloaded register your name and you should be off and running. This past summer Skype added the ability to make video phone calls from your computer using inexpensive webcams and this week they released a new beta for the Macintosh that allows Mac users to use their iSight cameras for video calls. Skype users can now video conference with anyone who has an account and it no longer matters if you are running Mac OSX or Windows. Try it out and let me know what your think? Think about the professional development opportunities and reaching out outside your school district for expertise.

I just recently did a quick video call with a friend of mine from Crick Software while she was doing a training in Florida. It was great being able to share with the group how I am using Clicker 5 in the work that I am doing. Thanks Deb!