MikeHandelman

=My page (Mike Handelman) =

**What is Skype?:** PC Magazine defines Skype as: "An Internet telephone and videophone service from Skype Limited, Luxembourg (www.skype.com). Being software based, calls from Skype subscribers originate from their computers, and all computer-to-computer calls between subscribers are free, including videophoning. Access to regular telephones is also available. With "SkypeOut," users dial a regular telephone for a low per-minute charge. "SkypeIn" lets people worldwide call a Skype subscriber from a regular telephone by dialing a local Skype phone number." In other words, Skype allows users to communicate over the internet via video chat, audio chat, or text. It is a free service that is widely popular because of its ease of use.
 * How is Skype unique?:

Skype is unique in that it is a free service that can be accessed by anyone. It is great for communicating with those outside of the country. Instead of paying for expensive long distance calls, users can communicate without paying anything at all. In addition to this, not only do users talk to each other but they can see each other through their webcams. Calls are clear and are rarely dropped.

****How has Skype enhanced learning and communication?:**

Although Skype has not replaced the way we communicate it has certainly enhanced it. Many colleges use Skype to communicate with students and colleagues. As long as the class is not too large students and faculty can conference chat without actually having to travel to a classroom. This is better than pre-recorded lectures because it is live.


 * How does it work for today's learners - the Milennials, digital natives?:

Skype is not going away, and similar websites are guaranteed to pop up with different features. Todays digital natives may feel more comfortable communicating trough the internet rather than talking on a cellphone. Older users may feel uneasy or unsure because of how the technology works, but digital natives are likely to catch on very quickly after being introduced to Skype. **


 * Skype concerns:**

Although Skype often runs smoothly, users can expect to encounter difficulty from time to time. Just like a cell phone, Skype calls can be dropped as well. Usually the culprit is Bandwidth difficulty or cut off. Other problems may come about when users want to make conference calls with multiple people. Security used to be a concern among some users however Skype conversations are now heavily encrypted and most issues have been resolved.


 * Step by step guides to using Skype:

How to find the people you want to speak to on Skype: Finding Contacts ** How to use Skype for a conference call: Conference Calls How to download Skype to your Blackberry: Skype on your Blackberry How to start a group chat on Skype: Group Chat Where can I download Skype?:
 * How to make a Skype video call: Video Calls

The newest version of ** Skype can be downloaded here .

**Why I selected Skype**//
I chose Skype as my topic because I have heard so much about it and I thought that it was about time that I figure it out what all the hype is about. It certainly seems to be a revolution in communication and I would like to find out the many uses it seems to offer.
 * Why did you choose this topic?**:

My goals for the wiki are to show and teach others the basics and beyond of Skype...in other words, what it is, its history, and how to get the most out of Skype.
 * What are your goals for your Wiki about this technology?:**

This wiki page is mostly geared to those who know little about Skype and are interested in getting started with it. Those looking for FAQs or advanced tech help with Skype should look elsewhere as I am a novice Skype user (in fact as of this date I have not made an official Skype call)
 * What do you hope for viewers of your Wiki to know and understand about this technology?:**

Even though Skype does directly relate to my current profession right now, it could certanly be used in my future classroom. I would consider Skyping a professional and have the class communicate with the person via Skype. As far as my professional goals, I imagine Skype will play a major part. Communicating with other business and teaching others how to Skype to communicate will be something I may at some point be something I will be asked to do.
 * How does this Wiki relate to your profession now and your professional goals?**


 * Works Cited:

www.skype.com **http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Skype_logo2.svg (logo) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype_security http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia_term/0,2542,t%253DSkype%2526i%253D51443,00.asp http://www.ehow.com/how_5035586_people-online-skype.html http://www.ehow.com/how_5000157_use-skype-conference-call.html http://www.ehow.com/how_5007454_download-skype-blackberry.html http://www.ehow.com/how_2015364_**skype** -group-chat.html

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