Skype is an online meeting space that allows for tele/video conferencing, along with screen sharing and instant messaging (IM). Messaging, meetings, and screen sharing all in one app that works with Office. What exactly does this mean?
Tele/video conferencing — a basic Skype call — allows you to have a meeting online. When using a headset, you’ll be hands-free and there is no need for speaker phone. The audio is very clear, and if you want to use video, too, you can!
Screen sharing, while in a Skype call, a great feature, is the ability to screen share. This can be to share information with everyone in the meeting (perhaps the meeting agenda, or a file containing important data that everyone should see), or it can be to troubleshoot computer problems.
Instant Messaging (IM) allows you to send a quick message to other UMB employees. It’s quicker than email or making a phone call and a Skype pop-up box appears on the recipient’s computer screen so that they can’t miss it.
We encourage you to access and start using Skype! It can make communicating with your co-workers a lot easier and quicker. To help you, the Enterprise Training Group provides training opportunities and resources. For more information, please visit the Office 365 website.