1. Using Slam-In over the Internet

2. What does “over the Internet” mean? Competing head-to-head against another team in another location? Broadcasting a match so that family members and other well-wishers can “tune in”? Practicing online with each team member in a different location – maybe at home, after hours, on a snow day?

3. “Over the Internet” means all 3 And Slam-In supports all 3!

4. Why Compete Online? To save money To save time To scrimmage against someone outside your area To give your players greater exposure To provide positive feedback to supporters

5. What You Need 1.A Slam-In System

6. What You Need 2.Voice Connection  Speakerphone OR  Computer microphone/speakers

7. What You Need 3.High Speed Internet Connection 4.“Remote Desktop” Software, like: GoToMeeting.com Yuuguu.com Vyew.com Wimba Classroom

8. (Long) Before You Compete 1.Test your voice connection: If using a speakerphone, call your opponent in his/her classroom and see if you can hear each other clearly. If using your computer’s microphone and speakers, you’ll need a microphone that you can place near your team.

9. (Long) Before You Compete 2.Test your remote ring-in capability: Arrange a time to get online with your eventual opponent. Rehearse giving each other control of the other’s computer and ringing-in using Slam-In.

10. (Long) Before You Compete 3.Get us involved! We can guide you toward the selection of a screen-sharing application – or even provide access to one. We can share with you our experience with screen-sharing applications, which we use every day.