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Skype at the United Nations Climate Change Conference
12/20/2011 in Play Blog by jacquelinemarshall
This month, The United Nations Climate Change Conference took place in Durban, South Africa and influential representatives of the world's governments, international organizations and civil society came together to discuss climate change. Skype was excited to join it's new parent… Read more
Give the Gift of Video Calling
11/28/2011 in Play Blog by Jennifer Caukin
Can't be with your loved ones this month? One of the best ways to spend time with close friends and family this holiday season from afar is by using Skype video calling. Rather than send your loved ones a card… Read more
Mentoring through Skype
11/07/2011 in Play Blog by cassieh23
Recently, several news stories about mentors using Skype caught my attention. These examples demonstrate how educators are increasingly using Skype in new and exciting ways to help engage and educate their students. Ever thought of mentoring though Skype? Gibson Southern… Read more
Virtual Language Lessons
10/26/2011 in Play Blog by cassieh23
Did you know there are over 6,000 languages spoken across the globe? As an essential tool for communication for millions of people representing hundreds of countries, we know that our Skype users speak a number of different languages when connecting… Read more
Music Through Skype
10/20/2011 in Play Blog by cassieh23
This week, we saw a great video showcasing well-known Canadian singers Shania Twain and Michael Bublé recording their duet of the popular holiday song "White Christmas" together via Skype video call. With Shania in Switzerland, Michael in Napa Valley and… Read more
Chef de Skype
10/14/2011 in Play Blog by cassieh23
If you're a fan of the popular day time cooking show "Every Day with Rachael Ray," then you likely have seen celebrity cooking host Rachael Ray bring cooking enthusiasts into her show via Skype video call. From one kitchen to… Read more
How humanitarian organisations like UNHCR are using Skype
10/11/2011 in Play Blog by jacquelinemarshall
In under a year significant progress has been made with the rollout of Skype's bespoke low-bandwidth solution for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The introduction of Skype has had a positive impact on the lives of many employees who were… Read more
Peace One Day use Skype to help mobilise the youth of the world
10/10/2011 in Play Blog by jacquelinemarshall
The world has just celebrated Peace Day 2011; you'll be pleased to know that it was a huge success. And this year we heard some wonderful stories of how Skype has been used amongst students as part of their Peace… Read more
Students get back to Skype when back to school
10/07/2011 in Play Blog by Leanne Johnson
Striking out on your own for a university experience can be trying at first, but with Skype, you can keep your parents on the line while chatting up new friends from lecture. Setting off for university – especially when you'll… Read more
Pilates On-the-Go with Skype
10/05/2011 in Play Blog by cassieh23
Ever think of exercising via Skype? I certainly had not, but then I spoke with one Skype user, Certified Master Pilates Instructor and Celebrity trainer Jennifer Blaine, who really showed her innovative side when deciding to bring Skype into her… Read more
