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Skype in the classroom is a free directory for teachers who want to use Skype to bring education to life in their classrooms. Join today to share resources, chat with teachers and even pair classes.

"Skype is a great way of calling people from all over the world. However, it lacks the call-record feature. One way to utilize this feature is to use the MP3 Skype Recorder program.

This software can automatically record all your incoming and outgoing Skype calls. The output audio's format is MP3, so it's easy for you to listen and share the recorded call. You can use it as a podcast or as an instructional audio."

Multiple video connections now in skype!

Vodburner is a free service for recording and editing Skype calls. To use Vodburner you need to download and install the free Vodburner software. Vodburner allows you to record any Skype call regardless of duration. When you're finished recording you can edit the call by removing segments and adding transitions. Vodburner recordings can be directly uploaded to YouTube. (Vodburner is a Windows application).

"There's been a lot information -- and misinformation -- available about whether Skype is dangerous to corporate networks and individual users. How dangerous is it? In this article, I'll separate the truth from the myths when it comes to Skype vulnerabilities."

"View the current list of experts willing to Skype into your class/school"

This is the list of educators willing to share their expertise.

We created this short video to explain what Skype can do for you.

Skype is okay!

Record Skype calls. Free account includes 1 GB storage and 1 transcript. You'll have to pay $12/year for the Premier edition. The free edition is ad-supported.

great hack!

Directions for making a portable version of Skype that you can run from any thumbdrive.

Recording a podcast via Skype with Multiple Users

Remember when Skype could call anywhere for free? Well here's a much easier solution (no software to install - it's an online, Flash-based caller). You can call anywhere using nothing but your internet connection and your mic.

quality's actually pretty good

from site: Search for a language partner or language exchange. Then talk to them using Skype.

for ESL / foreign language students