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Skype - Professional Digital Communication DIGITAL LITERACY & PROFESSIONALISM

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Skype - Professional Digital Communication

DIGITAL LITERACY & PROFESSIONALISM

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Please take a few moments to fill out the pre-workshop survey.

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Digital Literacy & Professionalism

This workshop is one of a series made by possible by a Digital Literacy & Professionalism grant from the Washington State Library.

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Skype - Workshop overview

• What is Skype?

• Using Skype Professionally

• Setting the Stage

• Mannerisms & Speech

• Getting Started

• Create an Account

• Practice Skyping!

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What is Skype?

● Online video, audio, and messaging tool that uses the internet and/or phone lines to connect people who use a variety of devices.

● Users are listed by “Skype Name” in the “Skype Directory”

● Features:

○ Instant messaging

○ Voice chat

○ Video chat

○ Screen sharing

○ Group chat

○ Video conferences

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Using Skype Professionally

● More day-to-day business meetings, workshops, and job interviews are being conducted online.

● Knowing how to effectively use communication technologies at work is important in this increasingly digital world.

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Setting the Stage - a few tips

It is important to thoughtfully set the stage for your professional Skype interaction.

• Prepare and test your devices and technology ahead of time

• Consider what will be seen and heard during your Skype call

• Try to anticipate and prevent distractions

• Make sure you have plenty of light

• Dress professionally

• Post notes for yourself “off-stage”

• Have all documents you might need handy

• Keep your phone nearby in case of technology failure (but turn off the ringer)

http://studentaffairscollective.org/preparing-for-your-next-skype-interview/ http://hacklibschool.wordpress.com/2014/02/27/skype/

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Mannerisms & Speech - a few tips

Be mindful of nonverbal and verbal communication.

● Have good posture

● Avoid distracting gestures or movements

● Beware of using too many filler words, like “um” and “so” and “you know”

● Position the camera in a flattering angel

● Look into the camera rather than your at your screen in order to “make eye contact”

● Pay attention to body language- yours and theirs

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Getting Started - what will you need?

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Getting Started - Create your free account

• http://www.skype.com/

• Click the “Sign In” link

• Choose “Create an account”

• Choose a name appropriate for a job interview or meeting

• Fill out your account and Profile information

• Record your Skype Name on your checklist sheet

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Pair & Prepare to Practice

• Find a partner

• Choose an ipad, laptop, or computer with webcam, grab a set of headphones

• iPad users need to locate the Skype app

• Computer & laptop users will need to download Skype...

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Download Skype (computers & laptops)

• Go to http://www.skype.com/

• Click the “Downloads” link

• Choose the appropriate device icon.

• Click on the “Get Skype for…”

• When the “Opening SkypeSetupFull.exe” window comes up, choose “Save File”

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Connect!

• http://www.skype.com/

• Choose “Sign In”

• Enter your Skype Name & Password

• Click on “Sign me in”

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Practice

● Look up your partner in the directory

● Call your partner

● Use your checklist sheet to practice

Practice Session by Dan Mills via flickr Creative Commons license: https://www.flickr.com/photos/thunder/150914881

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Where to get more information and help?

•Skype support link: http://support.skype.com/•Contact the library: [email protected]•Contact eLearning: [email protected]

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Questions?

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Please complete the post-workshop survey before you go.

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