Skype Announces Free Group Video Calling for Teachers

The ability for classrooms to beam in authors, subject experts, and fellow students from around the world has been one of the great advantages afforded by Skype. Commonly used by librarians and other K–12 educators to provide real-time engagement for their students, the service just got better. As of today, existing members of Skype in the classroom or new registrants can use Skype’s Group Video Calling free of charge.

A feature previously available only to paid Skype Premium subscribers, Group Video Calling allows users to connect via Webcam with up to 10 parties. Skype’s blog post details instructions for signing up for free video calling. (Authentication may take 48 hours)

» via The Digital Shift

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    Great resource for educators!
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    YES! Using Skype is an exciting and innovative way to incorporate technology and the turns the world into the classroom....
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    Calling all educators …