Using Skype for Educational purposes

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Prepared by: Younes TAIA

What is Skype?

Skype is a video chatting system that enables its users to video chat, make phone calls, send text messages, and forward calls using one free and easy program downloaded to your

computer.

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What is Skype?

When was Skype released?

SKYPE WAS FIRST RELEASED IN 2003

• A Computer

• An Internet Connection

• A Microphone

• A Web Camera

• Headphones MA TEFL & ICT, IBN-ZOHR University

agadir(2013)

Before installing Skype You Need:

install Skype

STEP 1:

Type in www.skype.com in the URL bar and click on the tab “Join Skype” as shown below

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install Skype

You will need to create an account and press ‘save file’ to save the Skype setup application

MA TEFL & ICT, IBN-ZOHR University agadir(2013)

MA TEFL & ICT, IBN-ZOHR University agadir(2013)

Downloading Skype:

Downloading Skype:

Downloading Skype:

Accessing Skype:

Open Skype and sign in with your Skype Name and password.

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Accessing Skype:

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How to add a contact

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How to add a contact

How to add a contact

How to contact teacher and other people

How to contact teacher and other people

How to contact teacher and other people (video call)

How to contact teacher and other people (conference)

The benefits of Skype

• Free calls to anyone in the world who also have Skype

• Free software application to download and easy to use

• Video calls and instant messaging so that you can see friends and relatives anytime you wish

• Interview experts without paying the fees of their hotel • Motivate Student to use ICT to enhance their learning.

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