Why All the Hype About Skype?Why All the Hype About Skype?

Holy Spirit Catholic Community SchoolHoly Spirit Catholic Community SchoolLego Robotics Program: TECHNO SAVVY Lego Robotics Program: TECHNO SAVVY

SENIORSSENIORSPeggy Kaiser (208) 241-4384Peggy Kaiser (208) 241-4384

kaiserpe@holyspiritcs.comkaiserpe@holyspiritcs.comNicki Berry (208) 317-8917Nicki Berry (208) 317-8917

Sue Stahlecker (208) 221-2811Sue Stahlecker (208) 221-2811MrsS@LiveWireRobotics.comMrsS@LiveWireRobotics.com

Monday, January 21st

3:30 – 4:30 PM

IntroductionsIntroductions

About the FIRST Program

• Mrs. KaiserMrs. Kaiser• LiveWire LiveWire

Robotics TeamRobotics Team• Mrs. BerryMrs. Berry• Dr. BDr. B

Our Very Own Geek SquadOur Very Own Geek Squad

What We Will Do TodayWhat We Will Do Today

• A bit of vocabularyA bit of vocabulary• Explore Skype’s featuresExplore Skype’s features• Talk about how to install SkypeTalk about how to install Skype• Create a Skype AccountCreate a Skype Account

– Create an email account if you need oneCreate an email account if you need one• Use SkypeUse Skype

– To make a video callTo make a video call– To make an audio callTo make an audio call– Text messagesText messages– Sending FilesSending Files– Sending URLsSending URLs

What is SkypeWhat is Skype

• A “free” program that allows you to A “free” program that allows you to connect over the Internet, so you can call connect over the Internet, so you can call by video or audio, message, and share by video or audio, message, and share with others.with others.– A few exceptions to “free” we’ll talk about laterA few exceptions to “free” we’ll talk about later

ExamplesExamples

VocabularyVocabulary

• PC’s PC’s – Non-portableNon-portable

• DesktopDesktop

– PortablePortable• LaptopLaptop• Tablet (iPad)Tablet (iPad)

• OS’sOS’s– WindowsWindows– MacMac– LinuxLinux– OthersOthers

VocabularyVocabulary

• PC’s PC’s – Non-portableNon-portable

• DesktopDesktop

– PortablePortable• LaptopLaptop• Tablet (iPad)Tablet (iPad)

• OS’sOS’s– WindowsWindows– MacMac– LinuxLinux– OthersOthers

Personal Computer

Operating System

VocabularyVocabulary

• PC’s PC’s – Non-portableNon-portable

• DesktopDesktop

– PortablePortable• LaptopLaptop• Tablet (iPad)Tablet (iPad)

• OS’sOS’s– WindowsWindows– MacMac– LinuxLinux– OthersOthers

All PC’s have an OS. Many people use the

term PC to mean Window’s computers.

All PC’s have an OS. Many people use the

term PC to mean Window’s computers.

Connecting to the InternetConnecting to the InternetInternet Service

Provider

Wireless or

Ethernet

Wireless NetworkWireless Network

Desktop PC (Lenovo) Laptop PC (Macbook Pro)

Tablet (i-Pad) Smart Phone

VocabularyVocabulary

Webcam USB

Wireless Router Wi-Fi

Vocabulary (cont.)Vocabulary (cont.)

Ethernet (cable & port) Ethernet Hub

Wireless Network Key BandwidthInternet connection speed•e.g. 11 mbps (mega-bits per second)Wireless network speed•802.11g (10-20 mbps)•802.11n (50 mbps)

Vocabulary (cont.)Vocabulary (cont.)

Vocabulary (cont.)Vocabulary (cont.)

• URL (uniform resource locator): it’s a web URL (uniform resource locator): it’s a web address (address (http://www.skype.comhttp://www.skype.com))

• Texting: sending a short text-only Texting: sending a short text-only message (usually from a phone)message (usually from a phone)

• SMS (short message service): the feature SMS (short message service): the feature on your phone that lets you send texts.on your phone that lets you send texts.

• http (hypertext transfer protocol): “http://” http (hypertext transfer protocol): “http://” or “https://” goes in front of a web address or “https://” goes in front of a web address [s means ‘secure’][s means ‘secure’]

Shopping? Start Here…Shopping? Start Here…

• Visit Visit cnet.comcnet.com and read their reviews. and read their reviews.

• You can do side-by-side comparisons of You can do side-by-side comparisons of products.products.

• You can sort and filter by price.You can sort and filter by price.

Where to Get SkypeWhere to Get Skype

• www.skype.comwww.skype.com

Where to Get Skype HelpWhere to Get Skype Help

• https://support.skype.com/en/https://support.skype.com/en/

What You Need for SkypeWhat You Need for Skype

• A computerA computer– With video camera built in, or a separate web-cam With video camera built in, or a separate web-cam

you attach.you attach.– A microphone built in, or a separate microphone (if A microphone built in, or a separate microphone (if

the webcam doesn’t have a microphone in it)the webcam doesn’t have a microphone in it)

• Access to the InternetAccess to the Internet• An email accountAn email account• Skype (the program) installed on your computerSkype (the program) installed on your computer• A mouseA mouse• Maybe a headset with microphoneMaybe a headset with microphone

Internet AccessInternet Access

• ComputerComputer

• RouterRouter– EthernetEthernet– WirelessWireless

• Internet Service ProvidersInternet Service Providers– Telephone Company, Television Company, Telephone Company, Television Company, – See Handout in Folder for Local ProvidersSee Handout in Folder for Local Providers

Minimum Computer RequirementsMinimum Computer Requirements

• See Skype webpage for your type of See Skype webpage for your type of computer operating system (OS)computer operating system (OS)

• https://support.skype.com/en/faq/https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10328/what-are-the-system-FA10328/what-are-the-system-requirements-for-skyperequirements-for-skype

• Google search: “Operating Systems for Google search: “Operating Systems for Skype”Skype”

Skype FeaturesSkype Features

• Adding/Managing ContactsAdding/Managing Contacts

• Sending/Receiving Text MessageSending/Receiving Text Message

• Sending/Receiving FilesSending/Receiving Files

• Sending/Receiving URLsSending/Receiving URLs

• Making an Audio CallMaking an Audio Call

• Making a Video CallMaking a Video Call

Add a ContactAdd a Contact

• You need to know their Skype ID (or you You need to know their Skype ID (or you can try just using their email address)can try just using their email address)

Before Making a CallBefore Making a Call

• Check your speakers and microphone Check your speakers and microphone settingssettings

Make Video CallMake Video Call

• Be sure your speakers and mic are turned Be sure your speakers and mic are turned on.on.

When to Use VideoWhen to Use Video

• When you have a strong signalWhen you have a strong signal

• When you have a lot of bandwidthWhen you have a lot of bandwidth

• When they have a lot of bandwidthWhen they have a lot of bandwidth

• When you have good lightingWhen you have good lighting

• When you don’t have bright light behind When you don’t have bright light behind youyou

When to Use VideoWhen to Use Video

• When you have a strong signalWhen you have a strong signal

• When you have a lot of bandwidthWhen you have a lot of bandwidth

• When they have a lot of bandwidthWhen they have a lot of bandwidth

• When you have good lightingWhen you have good lighting

• When you don’t have bright light behind When you don’t have bright light behind youyou

Video can be one way!

Make Audio CallMake Audio Call

• Call computer or phone ($)Call computer or phone ($)

• Press “Call” to call their computerPress “Call” to call their computer

Audio, Video Settings Audio, Video Settings & Other Options& Other Options

• Click “Tools” and choose “Options”Click “Tools” and choose “Options”

Options Window: Audio SettingsOptions Window: Audio Settings

Send a URLSend a URL

• You can You can copy/past copy/past the URL the URL from your from your browser browser search bar search bar

Managing ContactsManaging Contacts

• You can block or delete contacts and You can block or delete contacts and change information about them.change information about them.

• You can create GroupsYou can create Groups

Send a FileSend a File

• Like a picture or a documentLike a picture or a document

Screen SharingScreen Sharing

• This requires a lot of bandwidth!This requires a lot of bandwidth!

Installing SkypeInstalling Skype

Different process on different types of computers Different process on different types of computers

(operating systems)(operating systems)

• WindowsWindows– XPXP– 77– 88

• MacMac– X v 10.5.8 X v 10.5.8

(Leopard) or (Leopard) or newernewer

• iPadiPad• Smart PhoneSmart Phone• Kindle Fire HDKindle Fire HD

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