skype

=Live Classroom: Skype=

Class to Class
Skype is a free software which allows you to communicate computer-to-computer with other users with Skype accounts. Video is available when there are only two computers. Audio only when the communication is with several users. A beta version of Skype exists which allows video between up to 5 users.

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Around the World with Skype Presentation by Silvia Tolisano for the K12 Online Conference 2009

Skype in the Classroom || - an extensive livebinder site with howtos and links to where to find partners || Download Silvia Tolisano's handouts for use in your class. Turn a Skype Call into a Learning Call ||
 * [|Skype] || Skype is now setting up a directory for educators to help them make contact with other teachers to set up class exchanges.
 * || Skype in Schools - a directory of interested teachers ||
 * || Making Connections with Skype
 * || 50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom ||
 * || Give Students Jobs ||
 * || Assessment of Learning via Skype by Silvia Tolisano

media type="custom" key="7630261" Skype Jobs by Langwitches under a CC license

Ideas for the Classroom

 * collect and share data with other classes
 * learn about other cultures - similarities and differences
 * share literature from each culture
 * add face to face to other online collaborations

media type="custom" key="7648095" Seed to Success with Skype Paula Naugle and Jan Wells

Ideas for Teachers

 * plan collaborative projects with other teachers
 * connect with students who are out of school for medical reasons (s/he can participate in the class) Learn more about a teacher in Nevada who helped one of his students be part of the class even while she was undergoing therapy for cancer.
 * Bring in parents as guest readers - parents may be unable to come in person due to job constraints or, in some cases, they are not in the same place as their children.

Learn More About Skype
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