Skype is loaded and running from my office computer. I was able to connect with both Jason and David today. My monitor does not have a web cam so I had to purchase one (logitech) for it. Even though it has a microphone in it, I also purchased a headset that has a microphone. The outer office, even when my door is closed is very loud at times. Having hearing difficulties, the headset makes it so much easier to hear. However, the text feature is also an added bonus with regard to this same issue.
I can see many benefits of skype as an administrator. It can allow meetings to take place with my colleagues and supervisors and not have to leave the building. What a time saver this resource could be! In addition, the program allows for the sending and receiving of documents and/or files. If there was an application I needed support in using, data management could open the application to demonstrate it for me, or I could open my desk top for them to see what issue I was having. Again, we do this without anyone having to travel to any other site. This is a wonderful resource - and at a price administrators really like . . . free.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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I enjoyed talking to you on Skype. It would really be cool for you to get the rest of the admins on board. You could then be labeled as the Skype guru. It is easy to see the benefits that Skype can make within a district. Some teachers have had authors or experts in other areas Skype into classrooms already.
ReplyDeleteTalk to you soon.