Skype – Online (Video) Communication Tool
The idea of this tool is to stay connected. All over the world, you can stay connected through video calling and messaging. Skype for Business offers companies the chance to set up professional online meetings, which makes it a powerful collaboration tool. Also, content creators can use the tool, to integrate skype calls into vlogs, podcasts and livestreams.
Where to be used?
Distance learning, classroom courses. Any online collaboration or real time meeting.
For who?
To use the tool: Education, including teachers and business advisors/coaches, companies, content creators using (live) video.
Target group: Anyone.
Specifics
Next to Skype, there is Skype for Business, which offers to set up online video meetings with people you might not be connected with through Skype. Just sending a Skype-meeting invitation is enough to get anyone in your meeting! You can use Skype for free or use a paid-for business package.
As a coach…
You can use skype yourself when working with SME’s not able to join an actual meeting, but still need to contact and discuss. Skype allows for online real-time meetings, from anywhere, as long as there is a device with an internet connection. It is also of use for SME’s working with international contacts and trying to improve communication. The fastest and a very powerful way for online collaboration.
How to get started with Skype?
Web: www.skype.com
Accessible offline? No
Internationally available? Yes
Specific skills needed? No
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