Skype In The Classroom
15/04/15 12:14
I receive the occasional question about how best to use Skype in the classroom to bring in guest speakers. My recommendation at the moment is to use the Portable Apps version of Skype on a USB drive, along with a USB webcam. Each classroom PC has two spare USB ports to use
Here is what I would suggest:
- Download Portable Apps Skype to a USB drive (http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/skype_portable) (drive needs to be formatted for Windows)
- Use the Logitech Webcam C920 - you can pick this up from Amazon quite cheaply
- Position the webcam to face your students with a desktop tripod. My recommendation is the Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Camera Tripod
Video Posted for Essential Technology Tools for Teaching
01/11/11 14:01
On the 29th October, 2011, I gave a one-hour session on “Essential Technology Tools for Teaching” as part of the monthly Technology Tuesdays. Above is an abbreviated video (about 19 minutes in duration) that shares some of the essentials of what was covered. Move information (and a PDF handout) can be found on the Technology Tools page.
The upcoming Technology Tuesdays session will be on iClickers.
Skype improves videochat (new beta)
08/06/10 12:01
Good news: Skype has a new beta, which allows four participants to videochat simultaneously.
Bad news: Does not work on Windows 7, Linux or OS X yet.
Hoping that a portable apps version will be available soon (along with versions for the other operating systems).
Bad news: Does not work on Windows 7, Linux or OS X yet.
Hoping that a portable apps version will be available soon (along with versions for the other operating systems).