What is Skype?
Skype allows users to communicate with peers by voice using a microphone, video by using a webcam, and
instant messaging over the Internet. Phone calls may be placed to recipients on the traditional telephone networks.
Calls to other users within the Skype service are free of charge, while calls to landline telephones and mobile phones are purchased as an upgrade.
Presented by teachers to use as a teacher directed tool for lessons within their classroom. Teachers can use Skype to do a variety of things such as:
o Online field trips
o Video calls with other classes
o Global Guessing Games *produced by Skype*
o Pre-created lessons produced by guest speakers
instant messaging over the Internet. Phone calls may be placed to recipients on the traditional telephone networks.
Calls to other users within the Skype service are free of charge, while calls to landline telephones and mobile phones are purchased as an upgrade.
Presented by teachers to use as a teacher directed tool for lessons within their classroom. Teachers can use Skype to do a variety of things such as:
o Online field trips
o Video calls with other classes
o Global Guessing Games *produced by Skype*
o Pre-created lessons produced by guest speakers
10 Reasons to use Skype as an Educator
1. Connect with other educators around the world 6. Create Global Citizens
2. Learn from experts on a variety of topics 7. Remote learning for ill students
3. Students feel empowered and in charge during Mystery Skype 8. In-classroom field trips
4. Share resources through online lesson link 9. Gain professional development
5. Provide students with new opportunities 10. Parent/teacher conferences
2. Learn from experts on a variety of topics 7. Remote learning for ill students
3. Students feel empowered and in charge during Mystery Skype 8. In-classroom field trips
4. Share resources through online lesson link 9. Gain professional development
5. Provide students with new opportunities 10. Parent/teacher conferences
Skype in the Classroom
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How to get Started: Skype Set up
How to Connect your Classroom
Additional Information and Readings
· Edudemic describes 50 Powerful Ways to Use Skype In The Classroom (Edudemic is a website that connects education and technology): http://www.edudemic.com/online-colleges-50-creative-ways-to-use-skype-in-the-classroom/
· An news article describing students in Birmingham connecting with student’s in an African Village through the use of skype: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131013/SCHOOLS/310130008/Skype-connects-Birmingham-students-African-village?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cp
· Skype in the Classroom Twitter Feed:
https://twitter.com/SkypeClassroom
· Skype in the Classroom Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/skypeintheclassroom
· An news article describing students in Birmingham connecting with student’s in an African Village through the use of skype: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131013/SCHOOLS/310130008/Skype-connects-Birmingham-students-African-village?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cp
· Skype in the Classroom Twitter Feed:
https://twitter.com/SkypeClassroom
· Skype in the Classroom Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/skypeintheclassroom