Go over the 3 easy steps to texting. Tell them that the first thing they have to do is check to see if the person is online. If they are, there will be a green check in front of the person’s name. If not, it will be a grayed out “X”. The Steps Are: Click partner’s name Click blue chat button Type in box and hit Enter Your message will appear at the top of the box. (You can point that out) When your partner is typing, you will see a pencil moving right next to their name/picture at the top right.

Remind them to check the online status. Go over steps. 1.Click on their partner’s name 2. Click the green call button The other person has to accept the call in order for the chat to continue Then you just talk into the microphone to have a chat

Remind them to check the online status. Go over steps. 1.Click on their partner’s name 2. Click the green call button The other person has to accept the call in order for the chat to continue Then you just talk into the microphone to have a chat

Remind them to check the online status. Go over steps. 1.Click on their partner’s name 2. Click the green call button The other person has to accept the call in order for the chat to continue Then you just talk into the microphone to have a chat

Free communication program Internet-based Real-time Communication Chat Call Video call Send files, contacts or share your screen What is Skype?

What do you need?

Go to www.skype.com and click on Download. Downloading Skype Follow the on-screen instructions to download/install Skype

Click on “Don’t have a Skype Name” Create a Skype Account:

Fill in Account Information: Be sure to write down your username & password

Securing Your Skype Account Click Tools & select Options from the menu Click Privacy & choose “Only allow people in my contact list to contact me”

Adding a Contact: Click New & select New Contact from the menu Type colleague’s real name, skype name, or email Address & click Find.

Accepting a Contact: You must accept the request from a new contact in order to transfer files Click Add to Contacts to see Colleague’s online status

2. Click on your partner’s name 1. Check online status 3. Type in this box. Hit “Enter” or “Send Message” to send your text Texting Steps:

Check online status 2. Click on your partner’s name 3. Click on Call Your partner must answer the call Microphone Steps:

1. Check online status 2. Click on your partner’s name 3. Click on Video Call Your partner must Answer with Video Webcam Steps:

3. Click on Video Call Send a file by browsing or by clicking, holding, and dragging the file to the message window. Share your screen with another user. Send one of your contacts to another person. Additional Features: