Skype



**Skype Handout:** [|Skype Handout2.pdf] media type="youtube" key="m1mflr-kQlk" height="317" width="536" align="right" **Main Features:**


 * Free Skype-to-Skype Calls
 * Free Instant Messaging
 * Free Voicemail
 * Free Video Calling

**Downloading Skype:**
 * Go to [|www.skype.com].
 * Click on **Download**.
 * The Skype download should start within seconds. (run and install the program on your machine) Installation only takes a few minutes. On most machines you will see a shortcut (WIN) or alias (Mac) on your desktop that will make it easier for you to get the program started.

**Run the Skype Set-Up Application** :
 * A window will open asking what you want to do--open and run the program
 * You might see a confirmation message, asking if you’re sure you want to run this software. Click ‘Run’ again.
 * When the download has finished, the **Skype Setup Wizard** will appear and guide you through the rest of the installation

**Launch Skype:** >> This opens a Create account window. >> Type in your name, and then create a Skype username (called a Skype Name) and a password. >> ‐ Pick ones you can remember so you can sign in next time. >> ‐ Follow the directions from there and click Sign in. **Skype Resources:**
 * After the installation is completed, you can **open Skype** by
 * clicking the desktop icon OR (Start Menu WIN or Applications Folder MAC)
 * **Click "Don't have a Skype Name?"**
 * **Skype an Author:** @http://skypeanauthor.wetpaint.com/
 * **50 Ways to Use Skype:** @http://www.teachingdegree.org/2009/06/30/50-awesome-ways-to-use-skype-in-the-classroom/


 * [|Skype Video Tutorial]
 * [|Skype Help]
 * Deleting an account (solution one) (solution two)
 * [|Setting Up Conference Call Help]
 * [|Adding Contacts Help]
 * [|Profile Public vs. Private]
 * Safety: Is Skype safe?
 * SCREENSHARING: How to and FAQ and PC Video HOW-TO
 * EXAMPLE" Skype Example - Brian Crosby