I think I have to vote for Skype here. We've used it for a number of things, and I like that it's simple, familiar and cross-platform. The latest version of Skype does screen sharing.
--- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 -----Original Message----- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 3:37 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion) Skype would be a definite possibility. I know that some folks have some issues with the security and Skype's desire to use all your bandwidth, but it should be great for this. Another option would be to send a MacBOok with the kid and have him use iChat. Using iChat would allow for desktop and document sharing. If you want to try Skype I know that there are a few of us that can help you test it out. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees 1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works. 2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it. 3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Jan 19, 2010, at 3:25 PM, Jackie Fonley wrote: > Greetings to another before the storm again day! The beauty, > however, has made it all bearable. > > Here's the deal: an elementary student was diagnosed with cancer > several months ago, will be starting his chemo treatments again > shortly. It was suggested maybe we could use Skype and he could > connect with the classroom while he is in Iowa City this time > around. I know enough about Skype to know the general > workings . . . but not enough to say this is the way to go or to > even know what things may we need to make this a go? (no, I haven't > skyped yet -- I finally joined facebook and twitter within the past > few months--baby steps!) > > Ideas . . . suggestions . . . . equipment needed . . . . anything > to get me going in the right direction with this? Teacher has a > MacBook Pro with 10.40.11 > Appreciate the help! > Jackie > > --- > [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server > aea8.k12.ia.us] > > --------------------------------------------------------- > Archived messages from this list can be found at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ > --------------------------------------------------------- --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] --------------------------------------------------------- Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ --------------------------------------------------------- --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] --------------------------------------------------------- Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ ---------------------------------------------------------
