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With the flattening of the world brought on by high speed Internet, classrooms now have the
opportunity to interact, collaborate and exchange ideas between students and teachers. Video
conferencing allows teachers to break down the barriers of time and space, allowing their students to
experience the power and tools of the 21st century. Tools like Skype and Tokbox allow synchronous,
real‐time discussions using free software.
Skype is free software that lets you make free calls with or without video from your computer. The
connection is made over the internet to anyone else who also has this free service. Skype also allows
users to make phone calls to land lines as well with a small fee. Skype is a free and easy way for
educators to connect their classroom with the world. Not only can Skype allow classroom connect with
other classrooms and students, but it can allow teachers to bring experts into their classrooms to help
expand their knowledge and engage students in the learning process. Currently Skype only allows two‐
way video conferencing.
Unlike Skype, Tokbox also allows the recording of these conversation and also multiple users to
participate. Tokboxs also adds a layer of security by allowing only invited fried or participants to join in
the conference. Tokbox will help us fulfill the need for an inexpensive multi user video conferencing
solution.
CONTENT
• Hardware
o Cameras
Logitech QuickCam®
Hue HD Webcam
AverMedia CP300
o Microphones
Snowball
Handheld
Headset
o Projector
o Speakers
• Software
o Skype
• Webware
o Tokbox
• Video Conferencing Etiquette
• Integration Tips

3. Using AverMedia CP300 Document Camera with Skype. Using the CP300 Document Camera allows users to
not only share video of participants, but also documents and other objects.
OPTION 1:
Using AverMedia CP300 Document
Camera with Skype. Using the CP300
Document Camera allows users to
not only share video of participants,
but also documents and other
objects.
EQUIPMENT:
• Projector
• AverMedia camera
• Computer
• Microphone
• Speakers
OPTION 2
Using either the Logitech QuickCam
or the
Hue HD Webcam. Using the Hue HD
Webcam allows users to not only share
video of participants, but also
documents and other objects.
EQUIPMENT:
• Projector
• Web camera
• Computer
• Microphone
• Speakers

4. STEP 1: Install Skype from:
http://www.skype.com
You will also need to create an account
with Skype.
STEP 2: Install AverVision software
from: http://www.avermedia‐
usa.com/presentation/dl_cp300.asp
NOTE: The following instructions
should be followed when hooking up a
web cam. Just load the software that
came with the camcam.
STEP 3: Connect the CP300 document
camera to your computer with the USB
cable.

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Extend the neck of the camera and
adjust it accordingly. The camera
head can be rotated 90 degrees to
the left and right.
Adjust the neck and camera head
so it is facing the audience. This will
require the arm to be extended out
to the side and the head to be
rotated.
STEP 4: (OPTIONAL) Attach
microphone

6. STEP 5: Connect your speakers to the
laptop
Set the speakers away from the
microphone to avoid feedback. In this
case we are using a Blue Snowball USB
microphone. If you do experience
feedback, have the party that is not
talking “mute” their microphone.

7. STEP 6: Attach you computer to the
projector.
Laptops only ‐ Before starting the video
conferencing software, toggle Fn and
F8 to send the image to the projector.

8. STEP 7: Start the Skype software
Then go to Tools –
Options –
Video Settings ‐

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Select Webcam – USB Video Camera
for AverVision Digital Camera or either
the Logitech or HUE HD camera
Set your video settings to the following

10. STEP 7: Click on Audio Settings
Select the correct microphone

11. STEP 8: Change your Privacy setting by
going to Privacy –
Privacy Settings‐
Set your privacy settings to:
Only allow people in my Contact List to
contact me
Click Save

12. STEP 9: Next search for your contacts
by typing the name in the search field.
Click on Search Directory

13. Once you have located your contact,
add them to your contacts lists. A
request will be sent to notify them of
your request.
STEP 10: When you are ready to make
a video call or phone call, locate your
contact in the Contacts list in the left
hand column.

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Click on the Video Call button and wait
for the contact to answer.
If the contact is calling you, you will see
the following screen appear. Click on
Answer with Video if you are doing a
video call.
STEP 11: Once you are connected you
will see both you and the contact on
your screen.

15. To enter Full‐Screen mode, click on the
following button.
Click the same area to exit Full‐Screen
mode
Click here to end the call

16. Additional Options:
SCREEN SHARING
Skype allows two users
to share screen sharing
during two way calls.
This option is beneficial
because it allows users
to share websites,
documents, and
presentations and just
about anything that is
on the computer.
Example of a user training a participant on the application called Audacity.
The participant
receiving the content
has the ability to “Take
a Snapshot” of the
content being received
or making it “Full‐
Screen”.
The snapshot will be
put in the Skype “Snap
Shot” collection.

17. FILE SHARING
Files can be share
during any Skype call
by going to Share‐Send
Files
The user will be
prompted to browse
for the file. Select and
then open.
The file will not be sent
until the receiving
party accepts the file.

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In order for the
receiving site to
download the sent file,
the receiving site first
need to press “Save
As” and then “OK”
REMEMBER: Only click
OK to accept a file if
you were expecting the
file.
The receiving site will
then be prompted to
select the location to
save the file.
Once the file has been
downloaded, click
“Open File” to open
the item.

19. Things to Think About When creating your Skype Account and Profile:
• Do not put your real name under full name
• Do not complete your profile – keep it to a minimum
• Remember your privacy settings in STEP 8
Ways to Integrate Skype:
• Video Pals – Taking a traditional pen pal program and adding video
• Virtual Field Trips
• Ask an Expert
• Sharing Instructors
• Sharing guest speakers
• Share professional development
• Mystery Reader
• Where in the World‐Have a guest call in from another part of the world or country. Then have
student ask for geographic clues.
• Administrative meetings
• Student tutoring – Connect with older students from local schools or universities
• Connect students with universities
• Instructing the Homebound
• iProjects – Sharing long term classroom projects with classrooms around the world.
• Share Professional Development – Connect for PD days
• Teacher Collaboration and Teaming – Share instruction or team teach across the district or across the
country
• World Language Classroom – Connect your world language classroom with native speaking
classrooms
• More to come
Locating Other Classrooms or Experts:
• EduSkypers PhoneBook
• Skype in Schools
• Skype an Author Network
• Global SchoolNet
• The Mixxer ‐ Language Exchange Community for Everyone
Video Conferencing Etiquette:
Participants
• Arrive early – Make sure that you arrive on time for class so your entrance is
not a distraction.
• Sit where you can be seen ‐ The farther from the camera you are, the less
identifiable you will be to the other participants.
• Speak in a normal tone and volume – Speak clearly and enunciate without
yelling.
• Speak toward the camera. ‐ Turning away from the camera has a tendency to
distance you from the other conference sites.
• Listen carefully and pause for a response – There may be a small delay in
audio between sites, so pause and allow time for others to respond. This way
you will avoid talking over one another.
• Be courteous of others – Avoid side conversations, not only can they be
distracting but they can be heard be other participating sites.

20. • Everything can be heard – Please avoid chewing gum, tapping of pencils and
other small noises, they can be heard by all sites.
• Be polite, respectful and courteous – Be courteous and use a polite voice
Video Conferencing Teacher Tips:
• Plan your video conference from start to end. Have a backup plan in case there are
technical issues
• Have Pre and Post activities that reinforce the conference learning experience (Example:
Blog or Wiki)
• Do a test call a day prior to your event
• Use the chat feature if experience any audio technical issues
• When not speaking, mute the microphone
• Go over the "Video Conferencing Etiquette" tips prior to the event (see above)
• Have the speaker walk to the camera and microphone instead of the camera and
microphone going to the student
• Use a location that has low echo – carpeted room
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