We have several people using Skype, and have really had no issues, other than a
dropped call here and there and some bad video once in a while. In fact, we
are teaching a class over it to 5 kids somewhere on the east side of the state.
No real big problems. Definitely a program that we could
We use Skype quite a bit here, and have seen no major problems (technical
ones, anyway). We've never really had any trouble with Skype traffic
getting through, and I'm not sure why, really, because I don't feel like
I've done anything special to make it work. Our firewall setup is simple,
Using Skype with no issues here. In fact, the high school just had a conversation with a P.E. teacher over in England on Wed. of this week. I'm using SonicWall.
Have a good one,
Craig Rowedder
Director of Technology
Carroll Community School District
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Karl,
I wrote a specific rule for Skype at SL, basically allow tcp port 80, 443 and
udp port 80, 443 to the following 204.9.163.162 and 78.141.177.7.
Dan Davis
Network Administrator
Spirit Lake Comm School District
(712)336-3707 ext. 1300
dda...@spirit-lake.k12.ia.us
-Original
You should just have to unblock www.skype.com. That is all I did with
Lightspeed.
Mitch Mueller
Network Administrator
Emmetsburg Community Schools
205 King Street
Emmetsburg, Ia 50536
mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us
http://www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us
http://ehawktech.blogspot.com
Twitter:
There appears to be more to it than that. Students can get to
Skype.com but cannot log into the skype application. I think that the
authentication process redirects to another domain, but I can't verify
this.
Karl H.
Technology/Curriculum Director
South Hamilton CSD
: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 11:29 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] Skype
There appears to be more to it than that. Students can get to
Skype.com but cannot log into the skype application. I think that the
authentication process redirects to another domain, but I can't
occurring at Jefferson-Scranton (talk to Tim Buenz).
Hope it works,
Murray
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] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 11:29 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech
[mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us
] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 11:29 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] Skype
There appears to be more to it than that. Students can get to
Skype.com but cannot log into the skype application. I think
Subject: Re: [info-tech] Skype
There appears to be more to it than that. Students can get to
Skype.com but cannot log into the skype application. I think that the
authentication process redirects to another domain, but I can't
verify
this.
Karl H.
Technology/Curriculum Director
South Hamilton CSD
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: Re: [info-tech] Skype
I am 100% sure the 8e6 box is causing the issue, but the 8e6 is just doing
content filtering and has no firewall rules so no ports are being blocked at
that level. What I am trying to trackdown is... when Skype authenticates does
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
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
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
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
-Original Message-
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
-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
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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Timothy A. Limbert
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
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
Chad, check out the Philips cameras. They make a few that have external
mics, which you could place for the best reception.
From: Frerichs, Chad [mailto:cfreri...@okoboji.k12.ia.us]
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 11:25 AM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Skype and
, 2009 11:32 AM
To: 'info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us'
Subject: RE: [info-tech] Skype and boardrooms
Chad, check out the Philips cameras. They make a few that have external
mics, which you could place for the best reception.
From: Frerichs, Chad [mailto:cfreri...@okoboji.k12.ia.us]
Sent: Wednesday
Chad-
West Des Moines talked about using the Lumens Flex Cams (the
red ladybug as our District now knows them by) as a Skype camera. Can't
vouch for it, and don't know about the microphone idea either. But, it
is on my list of things to check out.
Jeremy
Logitech Quickcam 9000. We just worked with one in the boardroom last night.
It worked great right up until he lost connection in Des Moines...
Jim Kerns, Technology Director
Spencer Community Schools
23 East 7th St
P.O. Box 200
Spencer, Iowa 51301
jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us
712.262.0339
My office staff uses it and loves it, but I don't get that much chance to sit
down and use a computer during the day.
-Original Message-
From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Frerichs, Chad
Sent: Wed 8/5/2009 1:47 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Skype?
Chad,
I use Skype personally to stay in touch with my daughter who is currently
studying in Egypt. I have visited with a couple of teachers who will be
teaching ancient civilizations with their middle school students, and there is
a possibility my daughter might Skype with a class or two to
The info on the following link could become an issue with Skype.
http://www.theage.com.au/technology/biz-tech/shock-threat-to-shut-skype-20090731-e3qe.html
From: Frerichs, Chad
Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 1:47 PM
To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: [info-tech] Skype?
Do any of you
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To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us
Subject: RE: [info-tech] Skype?
I personally use it and love it. Works great to talk to anyone. And
yes I think it would work great for one to one questions. Just my two
cents.
Mitch Mueller
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