Videoconferencing over the Internet |
FrenchSounds, LLC offers to individuals live lessons over the Internet through videoconferencing using Skype™ or iChat®. For best results, you must have broadband access to the Internet, such as a DSL or cable connection. You will also need headphones and a microphone connected to your computer, which must be equipped with a full-duplex sound card. For one-way videoconferencing (from your Instructor to you), you do not need a video camera. However, two-way videoconferencing will require either an integrated camera or a videocam that plugs into a USB port on your computer. |
If you are not yet familiar with videoconferencing software, FrenchSounds will be glad to assist you in setting up a trial conference. First, please consult your Instructor's Tech Tip of the Month on "Videoconferencing with Skype™," published in January 2008 on the web site of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF): http://www.frenchteachers.org/technology/Video.pdf |
Skype™ is a well-known videoconferencing tool that works with both Macintosh® and Windows® operating systems. Point-to-point connections are safe and encrypted. The software is available free of charge if you use it only for connections between computers. You can download the correct version of Skype™ for your computer from: http://www.skype.com |
Skype™ is a trademark of Skype Limited. iChat® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Corp. |
FrenchSounds LLC is a Limited Liability Company registered in the State of Connecticut, USA.
Cheryl A. Demharter, PhD, Owner and Principal,
P.O. Box 1431, Farmington, CT 06034-1431
Phone: 860-674-8651 or 800-329-0978
Fax: 860-674-8131
E-mail: lessons@frenchsounds.com
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