Why All the Hype About Skype?
Monday, January 21st
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Holy Spirit Catholic Community School
Lego Robotics Program: TECHNO SAVVY
SENIORS
Peggy Kaiser (208) 241-4384
kaiserpe@holyspiritcs.com
Nicki Berry (208) 317-8917
Sue Stahlecker (208) 221-2811
MrsS@LiveWireRobotics.com
Introductions
• Mrs. Kaiser
• LiveWire
Robotics Team
• Mrs. Berry
• Dr. B
About the FIRST Program
Our Very Own Geek Squad
What We Will Do Today
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A bit of vocabulary
Explore Skype’s features
Talk about how to install Skype
Create a Skype Account
– Create an email account if you need one
• Use Skype
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To make a video call
To make an audio call
Text messages
Sending Files
Sending URLs
What is Skype
• A “free” program that allows you to
connect over the Internet, so you can call
by video or audio, message, and share
with others.
– A few exceptions to “free” we’ll talk about later
Examples
Vocabulary
• PC’s
– Non-portable
• Desktop
– Portable
• Laptop
• Tablet (iPad)
• OS’s
– Windows
– Mac
– Linux
– Others
Personal
Vocabulary
Computer
• PC’s
– Non-portable
• Desktop
– Portable
• Laptop
• Tablet (iPad)
• OS’s
– Windows
– Mac
– Linux
– Others
Operating
System
Vocabulary
• PC’s
• OS’s
– Windows
All PC’s have an OS.
Many
– Mac
• Desktop
people use the term
PC to
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Linux
– Portable mean Window’s
– Others
• Laptop
computers.
• Tablet (iPad)
– Non-portable
Connecting to the Internet
Internet
Service
Provider
Wireless
or
Ethernet
Wireless Network
Vocabulary
Desktop PC (Lenovo)
Laptop PC (Macbook Pro)
Tablet (i-Pad)
Smart Phone
Vocabulary (cont.)
Webcam
USB
Wireless Router
Wi-Fi
Vocabulary (cont.)
Ethernet (cable & port)
Wireless Network Key
Ethernet Hub
Bandwidth
Internet connection speed
• e.g. 11 mbps (mega-bits
per second)
Wireless network speed
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802.11g (10-20 mbps)
802.11n (50 mbps)
Vocabulary (cont.)
• URL (uniform resource locator): it’s a web
address (http://www.skype.com)
• Texting: sending a short text-only message
(usually from a phone)
• SMS (short message service): the feature
on your phone that lets you send texts.
• http (hypertext transfer protocol): “http://”
or “https://” goes in front of a web address
[s means ‘secure’]
Shopping? Start Here…
• Visit cnet.com and read their reviews.
• You can do side-by-side comparisons of
products.
• You can sort and filter by price.
Where to Get Skype
• www.skype.com
Where to Get Skype Help
• https://support.skype.com/en/
What You Need for Skype
• A computer
– With video camera built in, or a separate web-cam
you attach.
– A microphone built in, or a separate microphone (if
the webcam doesn’t have a microphone in it)
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Access to the Internet
An email account
Skype (the program) installed on your computer
A mouse
Maybe a headset with microphone
Internet Access
• Computer
• Router
– Ethernet
– Wireless
• Internet Service Providers
– Telephone Company, Television Company,
– See Handout in Folder for Local Providers
Minimum Computer Requirements
• See Skype webpage for your type of
computer operating system (OS)
• https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10328
/what-are-the-system-requirements-forskype
• Google search: “Operating Systems for
Skype”
Skype Features
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Adding/Managing Contacts
Sending/Receiving Text Message
Sending/Receiving Files
Sending/Receiving URLs
Making an Audio Call
Making a Video Call
Add a Contact
• You need to know their Skype ID (or you
can try just using their email address)
Before Making a Call
• Check your speakers and microphone
settings
Make Video Call
• Be sure your speakers and mic are turned
on.
When to Use Video
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When you have a strong signal
When you have a lot of bandwidth
When they have a lot of bandwidth
When you have good lighting
When you don’t have bright light behind
you
When to Use Video
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When you have a strong signal
When you have a lot of bandwidth
When they have a lot of bandwidth
When you have good lighting
Video can
bebehind
one
When you don’t have bright
light
way!
you
Make Audio Call
• Call computer or phone ($)
• Press “Call” to call their computer
Audio, Video Settings
& Other Options
• Click “Tools” and choose “Options”
Options Window: Audio Settings
Send a URL
• You can
copy/past
the URL
from your
browser
search bar
Managing Contacts
• You can block or delete contacts and
change information about them.
• You can create Groups
Send a File
• Like a picture or a document
Screen Sharing
• This requires a lot of bandwidth!
Installing Skype
Different process on different types of computers
(operating systems)
• Windows
– XP
–7
–8
• Mac
• iPad
– X v 10.5.8
• Smart Phone
(Leopard) or • Kindle Fire HD
newer
Ideas/Feedback
• What other topics would like us to offer?
• Today, the most helpful thing I learned
was…
• The muddiest point for me from today’s
class was…