[info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)

2010-01-19 Thread Jackie Fonley
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

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RE: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)

2010-01-19 Thread McKenney, Kurt
We have used Skype with success from long term hospitals and other
continents. 

I'm not all that familiar with Mac's but a headset would be a solid
investment for the student. A projector or a big screen monitor seems
appropriate for the classroom. The classroom should be able to get by
with a simple condenser microphone, and if there is a built in camera
you should be set.

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Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 3:26 PM
To: Info Tech
Subject: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)


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

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RE: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)

2010-01-19 Thread Richardson,Tony
We had a little girl in the Middle School with cancer and purchased some
Linksys cameras and put them in the classrooms. Opened up in a limited
fashion the firewall to the website on the cameras. From her hospital
bed she could Pan and Zoom in on the instructional area and some parts
of the classrooms and could hear the teacher well. Worked really great
for a couple of years until she got better and now attends class. Cost
about $1000.00 for 4 cameras.

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Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 3:26 PM
To: Info Tech
Subject: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)


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

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Re: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)

2010-01-19 Thread Karl Hehr
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

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RE: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)

2010-01-19 Thread Kidney, John
Contact Lisa Schaa at Stratford Elementary School (is whole grade
sharing with Webster City.)
I understand that she has used Skype with an entire class.  She could
give you advice on camera, microphone and setup.
Her email is lsc...@stratford.k12.ia.us

John Kidney


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[mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 3:26 PM
To: Info Tech
Subject: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)


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

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Re: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)

2010-01-19 Thread Bud Carruthers

Jackie,

If you find something that you think really works well, please share it.

I use skype to see my grandkids and also to talk to Scott F and David  
Herzog at MCP - occasionally. We found that you can show your desktop  
to the other side. I have also showed video from my flip video camera  
from my desktop and it works great. You can hear the videos audio and  
at the same time here both sides of the skype call.


As long as you have a strong connection signal the call goes well. My  
son in Monterey, Ca has a poor signal and it breaks up all the time.  
The other problem is that each side has to move slowly or you get  
pixillation. Good luck with this adventure.


What is your skype address?

Bud Carruthers


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

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RE: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)

2010-01-19 Thread Timothy A. Limbert
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.

--- 
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Technology Coordinator
Newell-Fonda CSD
712.272.3324
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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

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Re: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)

2010-01-19 Thread Karl Hehr
iChat does allow for 3, what about ooVoo?  I haven't played with it in  
awhile but I thought it allowed 3 as well.


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 3:58 PM, Frerichs, Chad wrote:

I'm with Tim. Skype is great as long as it is just a 2 way  
conversation.
I still wish there was a good, free tool for video conferencing of 3  
or

more people.


Chad Frerichs
Director of Technology
Okoboji Community Schools

-Original Message-
From: Timothy A. Limbert [mailto:limbe...@newell-fonda.k12.ia.us]
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 3:54 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: RE: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)


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

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Re: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)

2010-01-19 Thread Bud Carruthers
ooVoo is supposed to do 3 or more but I have not tried that. I have an  
oovoo home account.


Bud Carruthers


On Jan 19, 2010, at 4:24 PM, Karl Hehr wrote:

iChat does allow for 3, what about ooVoo?  I haven't played with it  
in awhile but I thought it allowed 3 as well.


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 3:58 PM, Frerichs, Chad wrote:

I'm with Tim. Skype is great as long as it is just a 2 way  
conversation.
I still wish there was a good, free tool for video conferencing of  
3 or

more people.


Chad Frerichs
Director of Technology
Okoboji Community Schools

-Original Message-
From: Timothy A. Limbert [mailto:limbe...@newell-fonda.k12.ia.us]
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 3:54 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: RE: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)


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

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RE: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)

2010-01-19 Thread Frerichs, Chad
ooVoo only does 2 now for free. You can pay to do more. 

-Original Message-
From: Bud Carruthers [mailto:bcarruth...@iec-ia.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:26 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)


ooVoo is supposed to do 3 or more but I have not tried that. I have an
oovoo home account.

Bud Carruthers


On Jan 19, 2010, at 4:24 PM, Karl Hehr wrote:

 iChat does allow for 3, what about ooVoo?  I haven't played with it in

 awhile but I thought it allowed 3 as well.

 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 3:58 PM, Frerichs, Chad wrote:

 I'm with Tim. Skype is great as long as it is just a 2 way 
 conversation.
 I still wish there was a good, free tool for video conferencing of
 3 or
 more people.


 Chad Frerichs
 Director of Technology
 Okoboji Community Schools

 -Original Message-
 From: Timothy A. Limbert [mailto:limbe...@newell-fonda.k12.ia.us]
 Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 3:54 PM
 To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
 Subject: RE: [info-tech] skype (or other suggestion)


 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.

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 -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)


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 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

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