The document discusses Skype and VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol). Skype allows users to make free voice and video calls over the internet. It has over 300 million users and accounted for 27.7 billion minutes of calls in 2009, over a third of which were video calls. VOIP converts voice calls into digital signals that can be transmitted over the internet, allowing users to make phone calls from computers or wireless networks. The document provides examples of how Skype and VOIP can be used both in educational and business settings.

1. Skype & VOIPPresented by Kurt Paulson……….CI 444

2. SKYPESkype (pronounced /’skaip/) is a software application that allows users to make voice calls over the Internet.

3. Video Tutorialhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1mflr-kQlk

4. Website browsingSkype

5. Skype and Apple DevicesResponsible for 8% of global international calling minutes, and with its users making 3.1 billion minutes of calls to landlines and mobiles in the third quarter of 2009, Skype is a leading global internet communications company. And of course, Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls are completely free. In the third quarter of 2009, Skype users made 27.7 billion minutes of Skype-to-Skype calls, and over a third of these were video calls.

6. Classroom Uses

7. Business Uses

9. VOIPVoice Over Internet ProtocolHow VoIP WorksVoIP services convert your voice into a digital signal that travels over the Internet. If you are calling a regular phone number, the signal is converted to a regular telephone signal before it reaches the destination. VoIP can allow you to make a call directly from a computer, a special VoIP phone, or a traditional phone connected to a special adapter. In addition, wireless "hot spots" in locations such as airports, parks, and cafes allow you to connect to the Internet and may enable you to use VoIP service wirelessly.

10. Website browsingVoipVonage

11. Classroom & Business Uses

13. Conclusions & Recommendations

14. Annotated BibliographyRetrieved fromhttp://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://psdesignzone.com/PHP/uploads/SkypeLogo.jpg&imgrefurl=http://psdesignzone.com/use-photohsop-to-create-the-skype-logo&h=400&w=400&sz=13&tbnid=NMuqGxcswABI_M:&tbnh=124&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dskype%2Blogo&usg=__Cjbgzw-UgC1p7Tq7k9dZCqb-bSw=&ei=ftq8S9O1BIf8tAOD3qT-BA&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=1&ct=image&ved=0CAYQ9QEwAAThis was a logo I got off the Internet that is one of the Skype logos that the company uses for its advertising.Retrieved fromhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SkypeWikipedia was used to search for the definition of Skype, it also discussed the origins of the company and the many functions the product has. It also discusses the many important dates in the history of the company.Retrieved fromhttp://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/using-skype-at-school.htmlThe uses of Skype in a school setting are discussed in this website. It talks about how the many different areas in education that the technology can be used.Retrieved fromhttp://freewebtools.wordpress.com/communications/The downfalls of Skype, or the cons are discussed in this website. I used it as a reference to gather ideas of what are the disadvantages of the product.Retrieved fromhttp://www.fcc.gov/voip/Information on how VOIP works was included in this site. I got a synopsis of the technology and how it works here.Retrieved fromhttp://www.voip.com/Voip.com is the website for the company named VOIP. They offer voice over internet protocol services.http://www.vonage.com/Retrieved fromhttp://www.ladieswholaunch.com/magazine/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/voip2.jpgA graphic art image was retrieved from this site. It is used on the conclusions and recommendations slide of the powerpoint.Retrieved fromhttp://www.mobiletopsoft.com/images/news/skype1.jpgA Skype advertisement logo was retrieved from this site. It was also used in the conclusions and recommendations slide.Retrieved fromhttp://www.technama.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/skype_logo_online.pngThis was a logo that was used at the beginning of my presentation. The logo is a Skype logo.