Using Skype to support off campus learners

Using Skype to support off campus learners Geraldine Jones [email_address] Andy Ramsden [email_address] Slideshare.net – tag: eatbath-present08 www.tasterseries.wordpress.com

Do the handsets work ? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What is the likelihood that I’ll get back to Bristol this evening, the sun will be shining so that I can pick some raspberries with my youngest child for our tea.

Have you ever knowingly participated in a (synchronous) desktop conference? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Do you have a skype account? ,[object Object],[object Object]

If you have a skype account (or other VOIP), how would you describe yourself … ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Do you agree with the following statement. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Skype (or equivalent) offers significant potential in the way that I communicate with people for work purposes. It will be a central part of my communication strategy.

A spectrum of synchronous conferencing tools 1 to 1 many to many 1 to many 1 to few few to few http:// www.accessgrid.org / + +

Comparison of approaches ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],http://www.voip-sol.com/7-leading-browser-based-video-conference-tools/

Skype is.. ,[object Object],… . software that lets you talk over the internet to anyone, anywhere in the world for FREE! How? Using VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology which digitising voice data into packets to send over any IP network 250 million users

Skype also enables ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],7 things you should know about Skype (EDUCAUSE) http://connect.educause.edu/Library/ELI/7ThingsYouShouldKnowAbout/45746

Getting started with Skype Get help here: http:// www.skype.com /help/guides/

Advantages over landline telephony ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Impact of VOIP telephony ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Skype for teaching and learning ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Creating teaching materials from recorded conversations Expert interviews Answer phone questions/feedback

Which one would you like us to discuss? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Case Study 1: Eric Anderson Lecturer, Dept of Education ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Case Study 2: Live Assessment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Case Study 3: Live Workshop ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Case Study 3: Live Workshop ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Conference call practices to generate knowledge and record learning http://www.learningalliances.net/index.php/resources/conference-call-practices/

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Case Study 4: Visiting expert Alan Reid - Dept of Education

What are your plans now? Please leave a Skype message for us after the session

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