SKYPE

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 * 1. History of Skype**

Founded in 2003 by Nicolas Zenstrom and Janus Friis



Had founded file sharing Kaaza

665 million current users Sold to ebay for $2.3 billion Makes money by selling telecom minutes Uses peer to peer file sharing technology instead of server based


 * 2. Downloading and Managing Skype**

www.skype.com


 * 3. Skype in the Classroom**


 * [|Link to 50 uses of Skype in the Classroom]**
 * [|10 ways to use Skype]**

Essential Use is Connecting Your Class with Experts regardless of distance Obstacles to this?


 * 4. Download Skype and Practice**


 * 5. Advice for Video Conferencing**

Limit 30-40 minutes Work with students on Questions Before Hand Prep Guest as to what to expect Use the room set up to facilitate discussion