Skype is a free online tool, which can be downloaded and installed on your computer. It can be used to interact with other skype users through text and/or voice messages for free. It can also be used to send and receive digital files in a quick and easy way.

It can be useed to call landline telephones from all over the world at a cheap rate.

Skype it is a good tool for real time, online collaboration, independently of one's whereabouts.

Learning online is all about collaborating and communicating!!

The facilitator will be contactable through skype 

For help on how to install and use skype, link to the tutorial.

Please, make sure to identify yourself when adding anyone to your account. Netiquette! :-D

Further Information

• Skype in Education
• Tips for Skype in the Classroom
• An investigation of student reactions to using Skype and Google Docs for collaborative group learning

Links to  Examples

• Skype for Office Hours