Skype in the Classroom
We all know that it is a great video conferencing tool, but are you aware that Skype in the classroom is a great website for online resources about how using Skype technology can enhance students’ learning in a global way? It is an online community website offered by Microsoft which helps teachers make learning fun and creative via the use of Skype. Teachers can search a classroom, find a lesson plan, talk with a guest speaker or even take a field trip to another country virtually. It is designed specifically for educators and teachers. Best of all you can join for free.
Here's how it works. First you will need to download Skype here. After the download, set up a user name, add contacts, instantly chat, turn on the web camera, video conference, share pictures and talk across different platforms.
Who ? Skype in the classroom is mainly for students, educators, administrators and even parents. Anyone can sign up and download the application.
Benefits of using video conferencing to other classrooms:
Who ? Skype in the classroom is mainly for students, educators, administrators and even parents. Anyone can sign up and download the application.
Benefits of using video conferencing to other classrooms:
- It opens up the classroom to a wider audience.
- Group collaboration on certain projects or create a virtual reading buddy program.
- Improving second language skills.
- Students learn cultural understanding by talking to other students in diverse countries.
- Engage with leading experts and speakers.
- Take virtual trips to special places in the world.