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 * Members of Group: Sam**

=Name of Tool: Skype=

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Description of Tool: Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice calls and chats over the Internet. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free, while calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee using a debit-based user account system. Skype has also become popular for its additional features which include instant messaging, file transfer, and video conferencing. Skype has 663 million registered users as of 2010. The network is operated by Skype Limited, which has its headquarters in Luxembourg and is minority owned by eBay. Most of the development team of Skype is situated in Tallinn, Estonia. =====

Requirements: computer with broadband. Microphone (strongly suggested). Video camera (optional).

How does tool apply to your curricular area?
Skype can be used as a collaboration tool like that of Elluminate - without the costly startup expense. Skype is also a visual aid in documentation like that of Microsoft Sharepoint, or Cisco Webex - without having to exclusively use word, excel or other office related software. Any file, including proprietary files may be exchanged only if the user receiving the file has an executable or similar file to view the document or file sent. It would be helpful if all documentation used in Skype was based off pdf files so that all collaborative members can view documentation.

Within Business & Marketing Education, Skype is a robust business tool used by many start-up organizations, small and some large companies. Skype can provide practice scenarios in telecommuting, teleconference, presentation and communication skills.

In an educational setting Skype is not a recommended tool in the classroom. However Skype may be used in conjunction with tutorial review if parent/teacher relationships have been clearly established first. The following is only a recommendation for parent/student/teacher relationships: College || Recommended || Windows, Linux, Mac || unlimited ||
 * Recommended Grade || Age Recommendation || Operating System || Suggested Audience Census ||
 * K-7 || Parental Guidance Suggested || Windows, Linux, Mac || <5 students, 1 instructor ||
 * 8-12

Skype is in alignment with software such as Twitter or other chat related software. While Skype has the ability to document visual conversations. It is limited by physical (in-person) conversations. This is nothing more than a transport tool that is reliant upon photo, documentation, repository and/or other relational software. Skype has no database to physically store files over the long term. Again, it is a transport tool. Collaboration efforts must be shared temporarily and then stored outside the scope of Skype or other telephony based platforms**.**

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=Embed Video of Tool being used=

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=Link to example lessons or blog posts about using tool=

https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/INSITE/Skype+Lesson+Plan+for+Secondary+School%20 http://cdwg.discoveryeducation.com/aac/modules/module-two/module-two-lesson-plan-k-12.pdf http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:pjL5Ya9Xol0J:www.openplanner.org/files/Skype%2520Curriculum%2520Map%2520final%255B1%255D.doc+skype+lesson+plans&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEEShga0Ltk9SDqwMDflHy9YVyY_8XvFwxtCZRlWJxyb1y8L1PR7IyJlCwM_bI0O9WSB_Tl7l6smeQbiaxf36jvYBpmGjuncf68LB32FyhfU6ocRHxqY7KPlBBQLkFZwgmwrYbXUa7&sig=AHIEtbRIidYzgZDepu4ZXSYvpZxpdRXwAA

http://voip-service-review.toptenreviews.com/skype-review.html http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat.html