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Skyping theSchool Visit
Bruce Halewww.BruceHale.com
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What is Skype?
Free software, works on PC or Mac
Downloadable from Skype.com
Enables free voice & video calls — worldwide
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What do I need for Skype visits?
Skype software
PC or Mac with web camera
Internet connection
...and that’s it!
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introducing...Jarrett J. Krosoczka
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Skype is your own
personal TV show
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BEVISUAL!!
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Pile on theQ & A
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Get graphic1. Slide show on your website
2. Two computers are better than one
3. Use Skype’s “share screen” option
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What to wear?
wrong
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What to wear?
right
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Techie info
Cameras
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Techie info
Headsets
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Lights, camera...
SCHOOL PREP:
Book pre-sales
Arrange to take photos
Test equipment with author
Prep kids with questions!
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Lights, camera...AUTHOR PREP:
Get school contact phone, Skype name
Confirm time on both ends!
Make sure Skype configured right
Be physically ready — water, rest, props, etc.
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CLEAN YOUR ROOM!
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Action!Stay animated — no ‘talking heads’
Stay flexible — deal with challenges
Stay lubricated — drink water
Let teacher handle Q&A
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What to do when trouble occurs...
IMAGE FREEZE: call back
Reboot computer
Check sound and video
Use CHAT functionREMAINCALM!
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That’s a wrap!
Ask for feedback — what works/doesn’t
Ask for testimonial, recommendations
Post your testimonial
Sign bookplates
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Promote your SkypingOn listserves
To mailing list
On website
On social media
Join SkypeAnAuthor
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Happy Skyping!
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