Skype is a communication tool, lets users make audio, video calls as well chats and information sharing. Group chats and conference calling are possible while users can share files and other resources.

An example of how this tool can be used to assist in Literacy education;

One can use video and screen sharing remotely to teach reading and writing skills. For example an educator can hold a virtual classroom with numerous learners to teach them how to pronounce specific letters and words while showing them at the same time objects and images of the same objects being pronounced.