Why Use Skype & Introducing Google + (with a live demonstration) was presented via Skype at the Panhandle Library Access Network's "Integrating Social Media and Mobile Technologies to Help Enhance Library Services" workshop on July 13, 2011.

1. ? Why use & Introducing

3. It is easy to use.

4. It is free -- mostly.

5. It is a great way to keep in touch with people.

6. You can screen share.

8. CNN uses Skype! Image source: http://goo.gl/Ufj1w

9. Skype Interviews Image source: http://goo.gl/J4oNg

11. Mark Diana Cindy

12. Talk to your friends within Facebook! Mark Diana Chad Sam Jim Steve

13. What else can you do with Skype? Special speakers Virtual Reference Distance Education Troubleshooting Share files, IM etc. Book Discussions Be creative!

15. Google + has … Circles Streams Profiles Photos Hangouts Huddle Sparks Mobile +1 button There will be a live demo soon!

16. Image source: www.patrickbeja.com

17. Infographic: http://goo.gl/bMp7l

18. Source: http://goo.gl/NwvmZ

19. Robert Scoble’s Google + Tips Summarized: Create a manageable set of circles (e.g., Friends, Family, Tech Geeks, Co-workers) Learn how to distribute content to circles. (PLAN Presentation Circle) Create a “home circle" and add people you want to see everyday. Or create a “Noise” circle to help eliminate people who post a lot. If a post is getting a lot of comments (resembling a discussion forum) then mute it. Turn off e-mail notifications and use SMS or filter them in Gmail. Update/clean your Google Profile (profiles.google.com) A good list of Google Chrome extensions: http://pear.ly/fDvaa(e.g., Move2Picasa) When re-sharing, think about who you are sharing with. Try to eliminate duplication. Source: http://goo.gl/4Lbvt

20. Newt even uses Hangout!

21. Live Demonstration

22. Contact Information