Stephen Hinson

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• Stephen Hinson

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Skype Defined

• A technological tool to make the learning
  experience in classrooms more engaging.
• A computer software program that uses voice over
  Internet protocol
• Sophisticated platform for high-quality audio
  over the internet
• Accessible learning through the Internet
  connectivity.

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Using Skypeto conductInterviews

• Connecting potential employees virtually
• Allows virtual face to face interviews
• Provides a more accurate social interaction
• Interviews conducted with reasonably low out of
  pocket expense for out of town candidates

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Instructional Implementation

• Definite place for Skyping within the educational
  system
• Testing firewalls
• Testing defaults for speakers and microphones
• More use of technology increases comfort level
  for teachers and assures more use in classroom
  setting

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Accessible Learning through Skype

• Debates
• Foreign exchange
• Home to School connectivity
• Mock interviews

• Webinars
• Tutorials
• Conferencing
• Virtual fieldtrips
• Partner classrooms