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What is Skype

Chapter 273
Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
Skype, founded by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis in 2003, is an Internet phone service. It enables users to make free voice calls over the Internet to peers who are also online using Skype. The Skype software can be downloaded free. Users may need a headset or speakers to use Skype. The Skype communicating system has a wide range of features such as instant messaging, short message service, file transfer and voice/video conference. Skype is available in 28 languages and is used in almost every country around the world.
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Self-Directed Learning with Web-Based Resources
Wan Ng (La Trobe University, Australia) and Howard Nicholas (La Trobe University, Australia)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 6
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-198-8.ch273
Abstract
Society today is characterized by, among other things, two main factors: (i) the abundance of information and large variety of resources freely available at no cost to learners, and (ii) information communication technologies for easy retrieval of information and communication of ideas. These factors make independent research and learning possible for a wider number of learners anytime and anywhere there is access to the World Wide Web, for example through the use of mobile technologies such as mobile phones and handheld computers (Ng & Nicholas, 2007). Hence, teaching students to be technologically literate to learn independently with Web-based resources is a step towards preparing them to be self-directed, life-long learners.
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Chapter 7
Creating a Micro-Immersion Environment Through Telecollaboration
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Chapter 62
Virtually Onboarding and Supporting Adult Students in College Using Web 2.0 Technologies
Free software that allows users to communicate in real-time (asynchronous) by text, voice, and/or video with the help of an Internet connection, computer, microphone, and/or webcam.
Published in Chapter: Virtually Onboarding and Supporting Adult Students in College Using Web 2.0 Technologies; From: Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technologies and Adult Education Integration
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Chapter 37
Computer Mediated Collaboration
(IPA pronunciation: rhymes with type) a peer-to-peer voice over IP (VoIP) network founded by the entrepreneurs Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis, also founders of the file sharing application Kazaa. It competes against existing open VoIP protocols such as SIP, IAX, and H.323. The Skype Group, acquired by eBay in October 2005, is headquartered in Luxembourg, with offices in London, Tallinn and Prague
Published in Chapter: Computer Mediated Collaboration; From: Handbook of Research on Computer Mediated Communication
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Chapter 38
VoIP Quality and Security Issues for Consumers and Small Businesses
VoIP service provider owned by e-Bay that uses proprietary protocols for VoIP communications with other Skype members and to the PSTN. In general, Skype phones and adapters are not compatible with SIP-based services (Waclawsky, 2007).
Published in Chapter: VoIP Quality and Security Issues for Consumers and Small Businesses; From: Handbook of Research on Telecommunications Planning and Management for Business
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Chapter 3
AI and the Movies: A Storytelling About Communication
An existing App for communicating between computers featuring both sound and pictures and often used for business communications.
Published in Chapter: AI and the Movies: A Storytelling About Communication; From: Narrative Thinking and Storytelling for Problem Solving in Science Education
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Chapter 1
Consideration of a Grass-Roots Space Program: A Didactic Introduction
An existing App for communicating between computers featuring both sound and pictures and often used for business communications.
Published in Chapter: Consideration of a Grass-Roots Space Program: A Didactic Introduction; From: Narrative Thinking and Storytelling for Problem Solving in Science Education
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Chapter 25
Usability and Affordances for Teaching and Learning in Second Life
Skype is software application developed by Skype Ltd. (Skype.com) that allows users to communicate over the internet in a variety of ways including text and voice chat, video and telephone. It is possible to set up video and audio multi-user conferences within the Skype system.
Published in Chapter: Usability and Affordances for Teaching and Learning in Second Life; From: Handbook of Research on Practices and Outcomes in Virtual Worlds and Environments
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Chapter 6
Skype-Based Tandem Language Learning and Web 2.0
A proprietary service and software application that enables users to make Internet telephone calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world free of charge. The free service allows unlimited speaking between users and may also include live video, but it is limited to connections between users with Skype installed on a computer. For an added fee, Skype users can upgrade to a system which can communicate to and from ordinary telephones.
Published in Chapter: Skype-Based Tandem Language Learning and Web 2.0; From: Handbook of Research on Web 2.0 and Second Language Learning
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Chapter 48
Impact of Broadband VoIP on Telecoms: A Cross Country Analysis
Refers to a proprietary VoIP organization which has created the most popular VoIP instant messaging tool, known as SKYPE, using P2P technologies.
Published in Chapter: Impact of Broadband VoIP on Telecoms: A Cross Country Analysis; From: Handbook of Research on Global Diffusion of Broadband Data Transmission
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Chapter 37
Computer Mediated Collaboration
(IPA pronunciation: rhymes with type) a peer-to-peer voice over IP (VoIP) network founded by the entrepreneurs Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis, also founders of the file sharing application Kazaa. It competes against existing open VoIP protocols such as SIP, IAX, and H.323. The Skype Group, acquired by eBay in October 2005, is headquartered in Luxembourg, with offices in London, Tallinn and Prague
Published in Chapter: Computer Mediated Collaboration; From: Handbook of Research on Computer Mediated Communication
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Chapter 3
The Importance of Implementing Big Data Analytics Concepts in Companies
Is a well-known VoIP (Voice on Internet Protocol) and instant messaging program, i.e. fast internet communication program and platform. Skype enables communication with the Internet, phone and video calls as well as text messages. Skype also lets you share information (files), contacts, send money to your account, but also edit windows layout, pictures, sounds and more.
Published in Chapter: The Importance of Implementing Big Data Analytics Concepts in Companies; From: Handbook of Research on Integrating Industry 4.0 in Business and Manufacturing
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