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Using Skype

Using Skype. Catherine Watts Learning Support Officer . Using Skype – what will we cover?. What is Skype? Why should I use it? Who can use Skype? How can I use it for l earning support or mentoring? Get me started. What is Skype?. Skype is a free internet communication tool

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Using Skype

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  1. Using Skype Catherine Watts Learning Support Officer

  2. Using Skype – what will we cover? • What is Skype? • Why should I use it? • Who can use Skype? • How can I use it for learning supportor mentoring? • Get me started

  3. What is Skype? • Skype is a free internet communication tool • It can be used to:- - make phone calls at cheaper rates or for free - make video calls - send text messages - share files - share screens

  4. Why should I use Skype? Skype enables you to see students who may have difficulty accessing standard support. E.g. those on placement, with medical conditions, those with communication difficulties i.e. ASD, with temporary disabilities, students living away from the local area, with childcare responsibilities, with anxiety, in hospital ...

  5. Why should I use Skype? • Can also be used when YOU have problems reaching a student • Can save you time travelling • Easy to use for ‘last minute’ meetings • Can be an alternative when rooms are unavailable • Useful if you just need to have a brief meeting • More interactive than email or phone call

  6. Who can use Skype? • Any student who has internet access. This may be through:-

  7. How can I use it for learning support or mentoring? • Students do not need to be familiar with Skype – it can be taught in the first 5 minutes of a session! • Information can be shared using:- • Verbal communication • Live video • File sharing • Instant messaging

  8. Get me started • Need to download Skype and note your Skype name http://www.skype.com/en/download-skype/skype-for-computer/ • Give Skype name e.g. catherine.watts1 to student or get theirs • Ask student to either accept your contact request or send a contact request to you • After a session, email the MSR for an electronic signature

  9. Useful information • https://support.skype.com/en/user-guides • http://www.skype.com/en/what-is-skype/ • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAlEWa_lEfI

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