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Skype in the Classroom. Marcy Schmidt, Edutech Southwest Regional ITS. What is Skype?. Internet call Screen sharing Drag and drop file sharing Conference Call Download for Mac or PC App available for smartphones and tablets. How to Skype?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Skype in the Classroom
Marcy Schmidt, Edutech
Southwest Regional ITS
What is Skype?• Internet call• Screen sharing• Drag and drop file sharing• Conference Call
• Download for Mac or PC
• App available for smartphones and tablets
How to Skype?Need a computer with microphone and Internet connection (Internal camera or webcam necessary for video calls)Download Skype (www.skype.com) and create an accountAdd contactsAll parties need to be online
Skype ProjectsMystery SkypeGuest Lectures/ExpertsConnect with other classrooms – Native American studiesAsk an Author
Mystery Skype GoalCooperate as a
Team to guess the location of the school!
Mystery Skype TeamsInquirers
In charge of asking relevant, closed questions
Question KeepersKeep track of the question as it was asked as well as the response—review the information already shared
Mystery Skype Team cont.Google Mappers
Use online maps to search the clues and share information to create new question
Runner Multi-tasker in charge of solving any problems that others might have
Mystery Skype Team cont.Logical Reasoners
In charge of using given information to try and remove possible states (puzzle of US could be used)
Clue KeepersUse maps to mark down any relevant information, cross out, circle, dot areas
Mystery Skype RulesStudents can only ask closed questions (yes or no answers). Classes go back and forth asking questions to help them find the location. When turn to ask question, if receive a yes answer, keep asking until they get a no answer.When no answer, other school’s turn to ask questions.
Mystery Skpe Website
http://6thchat.wikispaces.com/Mystery+Skype
Skype with an ExpertScientist - Wetlands Project
How do wetlands develop?Why do we see so much algae in the Susquehanna River?How did the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico affect the Chesapeake Bay?What kind of education do you need to become a wetland expert?
Native American ProjectGrant County
Studies of ND Native AmericansCreated questions of discussion – sent to teacher at WarwickEach team Took turns asking their specific question
WarwickStudents were given questions to research if they didn’t know the answerMiss Spirit Lake spoke in native language and her dance experiencesStudents talked about some of their customs and ceremonies
Skype with an Author
Mission: To provide K-12 teachers and librarians with a way to connect authors, books, and young readers through virtual visits.
Eva Ridenhour
Birds on the Run! released in 2010
Attack of the Reptiles! Summer of 2011
The Kinzy Chronicles Spring 2012
Skype in the Classroom Projects
Check out Skye’s Educational Projects
website at:
http://education.skype.com/projects
