Skype


 * Skype:** An instant message facility with accompanying internet phone service.

Best instant message service- easy to cut and paste. Can have online telephone and video conferences for 4 people. Can have free telephone conferences for up to 50 people. Great for a quick catch up with close friends. Can use it to record online interviews- e.g. with prettymay http://www.prettymay.net/ and keep for verification purposes.
 * Advantages:**

Blocked by the TAFE Network Helpful people can be too accessible if they forget to sign out Not great for sharing resources that need to be re-accessed.
 * Disadvantages:**