Emergent+Technology+SKYPE

Skype Is....... text, voice and video!

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 * ======Skype is an internet telephone system with free services when making calls or chatting to other Skype users. You may make calls to mobile numbers or land lines for a nominal fee.======
 * ======Skype's features include a directory with all users, ability to call between pairs, instant message and voice chat. Conference calls may take place using the voice chat feature.======
 * ======International calls are also an option.======
 * ======Skype has become very popular among families, businesses and teachers.======

Just the Facts...

 * ======**Equipment needed:** PC/ MAC Computer, Internet connection (Broadband best), Speaker and Microphone, and a Webcam======
 * ======Cost: Skype to Skype is FREE, for other [|prices] like Skype to cell, land line, or internationa======
 * [| Check out Skype and Facebook]

Skype is a virtual field trip waiting to happen. Anywhere you have access to the internet, computer and camera you can have Skype.

 * ======K-2 Story Time, Shared work======
 * ======3-5 Interviews with authors, historians (or current history makers), reading to home bound or hospitalize peers, pen pals======
 * ======6- Graduate Class projects, pen pals======
 * ======Home- Keeping up to date with family, homework help======
 * ======Teachers - peer to peer, professional developments, conferencing======

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Melissa Weatherford 2011