Skype gained popularity in the 2010s, when it was the most common method of calling long distance over the web—for free or at significantly reduced rates. Microsoft purchased Skype in 2011 and, by 2015, it was the most popular means of video chat among post-secondary students and instructors.

Many of you may be wondering, “What is Zoom?” or “What is FaceTime?” In a series of how-to articles, we will post links to some helpful tutorials on using the most popular Law Society of Ontario approved virtual meeting platforms. Zoom is a platform for online meetings. It is free to join Zoom and the software (which is also free) is available for a variety of popular devices (Windows, Mac or Apple devices, Android, and others).