EpCop Mooc Skypers (Thanks to Coach Carole for the idea on the group name) Current Skype version:

Skype 5.5.0117 on 15 September 2011

I was able to copy most of the messages in the EpCop Mooc skypers group discussion area then cut and paste to the word processor document and edit all the useful info from you all. Skypers have exchanged lots of ideas and resources as you will see below. Thanks all participants for skyping, helping each other, sharing ideas/resources and discussing on Epcop Mooc site. Have fun with a skype or two. These sessions are : Sunday 18th Sept 5-6.30pm or Mon 19th Sept 2011 11-12.30pm. I am uploading this document during the session. Outline of sessions: Intro to Skype 5.5.0.117 and uploading document to all participants. Uses of the facilities on Skype such as share computer, upload files Sending voice mail, and other resources with the Right click Share ideas and resources with each other. What have you discovered with the Epcop Mooc Skype group? General discussion and follow ups. What now? Future of Skypers? Ask any questions.... Delete from account at any time (directions on how to?)
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INTRODUCE:
The group was formed via the EpCop Mooc discussion in August 2011 with discussion with Ian , Junita and Carole at an Blackboard/Collaborate session for a other resources to use plus ways to chat with others, a resource for participants during the EpCop Mooc course and much more as you will see. It has been operating as information centre for participants over August and Sept 2011 so when participants came on line they can send and receive messages that can be viewed by themselves and other members of the EpCop Mooc. So the EpCop Nooc Skypers group members can have a discussion online with other Epcop Mooc Skypers to help each other in any area, share files and discuss issues. Like the situation where as Simon and Ian shared each others computers. A number of factors come into the situation of learning such as Unsure of what Skype is? Ian Hall is paying $10 a month to Skype (only the owner/organizer or learner of the group pays the $10) Advice: Have a go!! Join the group .. Question to ask: What is the future of this EpCop Mooc Skypers group? Discussion done

To one of the members of EpCop MOcc Skypers - Adrienne Kajewskis question : Is this like a drop in centre? My answer is YES and much more. Participants can send message to the message area where it can be read by everyone. Another way to help in training and learning for life. Check below pages for what is available on: Utilities with right click on names, Skype in groups and Facebook and creating a group on Skype.

SUPPORT SITES:
New version 5.5.0.117 on the 15th Sept 2011 http://blogs.skype.com/garage/windows Comprehensive online support @ http://support.skype.com Simple and Easy to use Guides @ http://www.skype.com/help/guides/ Helpful and Active discussions @ http://forum.skype.com/

A link to Skype SUPPORT at http://community.skype.com/t5/Windows/I-want-to-turn-offautomatic-updates/m-p/51626#M5809 Social SUPPORT at : http://community.skype.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/140 Make the most of Skype....Discover a world of features today http://www.skype.com/intl/en/features/?cm_mmc=EMAD|1064_B1-_0300_220811AUen&ed_rid=9Z5GQO0-WGEUZR-IGNNM-MTAK9IE-V04MEZv1&ed_mid=17563233 Skype for Windows 5.5: Deeper Facebook integration, improved video reliability and new emoticons: http://blogs.skype.com/garage/2011/07/skype_for_windows_55_deeper_facebook_integratio n_improved_video_reliability_and_new_emoticons_release_notes.html?utm_source=feedb urner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SkypeGarage+%28Skype+Garage%29 Coach Caroles google site link on Skype info: https://sites.google.com/site/coachcarolesite/skype-lessons

VIDEOS LINK
This is video on Group video calls http://www.skype.com/intl/en/features/allfeatures/groupvideo-calls/ A video on the owners of Skype WINDOWS at http://fora.tv/2011/07/21/Deal_of_the_Day_Lessons_from_Skype

OTHER RESOURCES
Facebook and Skype link: http://www.facebook.com/videocalling/ Available SOON

50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom at: http://www.teachingdegree.org/2009/06/30/50awesome-ways-to-use-skype-in-the-classroom/ SCOOP IT web sites created: 1. http://www.scoop.it/t/skype-5-5 2. http://www.scoop.it/t/imindmap 3. http://www.scoop.it/t/epcop-mooc-google-plus LIVE BINDERS 1. Updated 16th Sept 2011 for Skype 5.5.0.117 information and links and even Mac updates at: http://livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=178743

COMMENTS AND GREAT RESOURCES FROM EpCop Mooc Skypers

Simon Pankhurst : life has a habit of doing that when we start something enjoyable Jenni Parker: If you are new to Skype you may find this 5 min introduction video useful http://youtu.be/j8mPdJvb9L4 copied straight from my student group Comments from participants such as: Adrienne Kajewski : Love the idea that we can chat almost anytime. Thanks Ian and Simon and Jenni. Always learn something new every time. As Adrienne Kajewski stated <<< I can see real teaching/learning benefits for Online Learning Communities if these conversation threads can be preserved for a time As Ian said let us have a get together so that you can share your experience and ask questions about Skype and it's uses... Thanks for the great sharing. . Adrienne Kajewski: I need a tick icon TICK!. Another skill under my belt....now just to practice SENDING files this way. Ian Hall : Thanks Simon for the sharing of each other computer on Skype. Skype has many additional applications for users. I can individually call users on the group system I just left clicked and called you INCREDIBLE. thanks Simon Ian Hall:The web site GCF Learn Free with lessons, interactives, extras and videos on Skype at: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/skype Carole McCulloch: thanks Jan, she was a wealth of information - there certainly is a leaning towards the eps in the cloud, I'm just looking at another one at: http://www.myshowcase.org/home.aspx Ian Hall: Skype in the classroom is a free global community that invites teachers to collaborate on classroom projects where they might use Skype, and share skills and inspiration around specific teaching needs. Teachers all over the world are using Skype to make learning more exciting and memorable. It's easy to see why: Skype offers an immediate way to help students discover new cultures, languages and ideas, all without leaving the classroom. One of the most inspiring examples weve come across is teacher Kara Cornejos global weather project, which started here on Skype in the classroom: http://education.skype.com/about

Ian Hall: Facebook/Skype: How do I call and instant message my Facebook friends with Skype 5.5 for Windows? With Skype 5.5 for Windows you can send instant messages to your Facebook friends and call them from a new Facebook contacts list. Before you call or send an instant message to your Facebook friends. Support at: https://support.skype.com/enus/category/FACEBOOK/ Ian Hall: Skype Click to Call: Call numbers instantly, anywhere on the web, with just one click. http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/click-to-call Ian Hall: https://developer.skype.com/ for developers. Get plugged into Skype. At Skype Developer, you'll find everything you need to build Skype into your own hardware and software. Ian Hall: Blog for developers at http://blogs.skype.com/developer/2011/06/bringing_video_to_the_next_wav.html Carole McCulloch: Ian I think that we might see this group continuing after the MOOC for 2011, good place to debrief and plan ahead, good on you for developing it Carole McCulloch: copied from a comment in the NING: we're on the right track for scaffolding the MOOCers for the 'adjourning' phase of our community. I'm looking into the set of tools sent by Ian Hall for something that will provide a method of gaining recognition for completion of the MOOC. I'm also going to ask questions of the Change 11 MOOC design team for their advice on this -this week's orientation week for this new MOOC really inspired me to think through even more methods of scaffolding e.g. video walk through and daily communications these would be my contributions to continuous improvement of this MOOC and help to design an even more exciting adventure in 2012

Other Skype groups available to click link to join: Skype 5.x discussion group ..Participant count:179 Creator: evarwolf

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Skype 5.5 Facebook group created by Ian Hall Oct 2010

Currently 24 members..a way to share events and info between other members with similar interests..

SCOOP IT created by Ian Hall August 2011

A quick way to keep up-to-date with developments in Skype for Windows, Linux, Mac and Ipads users. Free to create.

Latest update 13th September 2011(update on Scoop It & Livebinders-16th Sept 2011)
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Skype 5.5 for Windows update: Support for Windows 8

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IDEAS FOR EPCOP MOOC SKYPERS Utilities with a right click on names

List of these here: Call, Video Call, Send IM, Send SMS message, Send Contacts, Send File, Send Voicemail, Share you screen, View profile, Rename, Mark as unread, Block this Person, View Old Messages, Remove form Contacts, Hide conversation and REMOVE person from this group

SKYPE/FACEBOOK INFO

With your friendly Facebook human beings you can contact them on Skype (check requirements): Call, Send IM, Send SMS message, Send Contacts, Send File, View Profile, Rename, Block this person, View Old Messages and Send File

CREATE A GROUP IN SKYPE

Press Create a group (next to Add a contact) -located bottom left had side Drag the contacts from your list..Just select and move to the area shown below Empty group You can name your group as well.

Facebook + Skype Facebook is already link with Windows Live

EpCop MOOC Skypers group with 15 current members

Thanks everyone for the experience Link via Windows Live: https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=500ce53d1f39f467&resid=5 00CE53D1F39F467!180 with this document & screensavers

Ian B Hall
IT Trainer, Job Search Trainer and Casual Relief Primary School Teacher A/245 Napier St Bendigo 3550 Mobile:0403 264 041 Skype Phone 03 90149457 Skype User: skippy32519 ihall@live.com.au Enterprise Business Web site: http://www.ian-hall-it-training.com.au/ ABN 89145874949 WORD PRESS 2nd Aug 2011 created :http://challengementorofepcopmooc.wordpress.com/ian-hall/ Blog: ihall2057.blogspot.com Main WEB SITE: https://sites.google.com/site/ianhallseportfolio/ Google WEB SITE: https://profiles.google.com/ihall2005/about Pearl Trees web site: http://pear.ly/f3nPm Ian Hall, Mind Mapping and Voluntary activities for 2011 at:http://mahara.e-

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