Tool #9

Of course, this picture was necessary so that you can identify Joy on the right when you read about our experience with Skype and her! (but since you're interested, it's Mike, Cameron (21), Grace (17)- senior this year at Westchester, Me (Marialice) & Joy (19))

Concerning uses for Jing & Skype, I would be interested in connecting with an art class from another country - and having a discussion during class time - if time zones permit. Students could carry their current artwork up and show it on camera.

I looked up Jing - and could not see any difference between Skype & Jing. We installed Skype & bought the video camera (around $40) last year. Last year was my daughter Joy's first year at Trinity University. On her birthday, she used her built-in video camera to connect with us. We watched her open her birthday presents we'd sent to her & could sing "Happy Birthday" to her!

My cousin's daughter, Lauren, has been in Aberdeen Scotland all year studying law. They have found a time (I think 6:00 am) to speak on skype every day. The parents said they have more conversation with their daughter now than when she lived with them!

Is a screencast something that is prerecorded and then shown or is it live 'streaming video'?