Skype with Pretty May Call Recorder for your Classroom

IT 780Roslyn L. WarrenInstructional Design Doctoral StudentThe University of Southern Mississippi

Content• What is Skype?• What is Pretty May Call Recorder?• Using Skype & Pretty May in Education• The Process

What is Skype?• Skype is a communication tool

that allows users to make phone calls, send text messages, administer conference calls, and chat.

• The new Skype includes the ability to create online phone numbers.

• Skype recently introduced Skype Mobile, a service that allows select Smart phones to access free Skype-to-Skype calling or lower monthly Skype telephone rates without using your provider’s minutes.

The Skype Hype: The Power of Options• During this presentation

20,265,269 people are online using Skype.

• Skype can be used to connect with friends, family, colleagues, and students.

• Group projects are easily coordinate in Skype because of the chat, voice, video, and file uploading features.

• Skype can be used on a computer or on-to-go via mobile phones.

And…it’s basically free or relatively inexpensive

Free Options with Skype

• Skype-to-Skype calls Free Transfer calls to people on Skype Free Video calls Free Instant messaging and group IMs Free Conference calls Free Forward calls to people on Skype Free

What is Pretty May Call Recorder?• PrettyMay Call Recorder for Skype

(PMCRS) is a powerful Skype add on, which allows you to record Skype calls on Windows easily.

• PMCRS is currently only compatible with Windows 2000, Xp, Vista, and 7 Operating Systems and Skype versions 3.8, 4.0, and 4.1.

• Pretty is a free add-on that allows up to 15 minutes of recording time

Unlimited recording is available with a one-time licensing fee

Features• Record Skype calls, Record conference calls,

saving them as MP3 or WAV files in a separate channel.

• Call recording duration for each conversation.• Skype answering machine.• Play recorded calls/voicemails/audio files (.mp3

or .wav format) in conversations.• Notify you of new voicemail (including Skype

voicemail) by email.• Notify you of new voicemail (including Skype

voicemail) by SMS text message. • Send an automatic chat reply when you are

away from Skype.• Export voice messages, voicemail and recorded

calls easily.

Features (cont.)

• Add memos and show recorded memos easily.• Provide full support for multi-user environments.• Save Skype voicemail as .mp3 files. • Personalized voicemail greeting applied to each contact or group.• Personalized chat reply applied to each contact or group.• Record Skype chat and multi-chat history.• Multi-language supported.• Windows 2000, XP, Vista supported• Free upgrade for life.

Educational Uses of Skype & Pretty May• Communication

▫ Chat, text, video conferencing• Collaboration

▫ Meet online to synchronously gain feedback from group members, introduce documents, and share files

• Conducting Phone Interviews▫ Record audio of phone

conversations and archive data for transcribing or broadcasting

▫ Feature special guest lecturers on what sounds like a live podcast.

The Process• Visit www.skype.com to

follow 3 easy steps to download and launch Skype.

Guided Tour

PersonalizationAdd a profile picture or welcome message to personalize your Skype Account.

Customize Skype SettingsSkype allows users to modify the accessibility of your account

Making Calls with SkypeSelect Call Phone feature or select a friend for a free Skype-to-Skype call

Skype & Pretty MayAdd the Pretty May Call Recorder from the Skype Menu

Call RecordingRecord your calls using Pretty May and save the audio files for later use.

Summary• Skype is a very dynamic

tool that is helpful in communication and collaboration among groups.

• Pretty May is a Skype add-on that provides a high quality method to record a conversation and saves data for future uses.