Book Clubs Around the World with

Google HangoutsJoanne Kaminski

Motivating Kids to Read

Choice Need tons of exposure to advertisements about

books

Purpose of Book Clubs Introduces kids to new books to motivate them

to read. Introduce kids to authors they might not have

known about.

How to Use Google Hangouts

Get a g-mail or google account. Two ways to start a hangout

1. Directly through g-mail.

How to Use Google Hangouts

Get a g-mail or google account. Two ways to start a hangout

1. Directly through g-mail. 2. From Google Plus

Difference between Google Air and

Hangout

Difference between Google Air and

Hangout Hangout

Up to 10 people (classrooms or individual students from different locations

Not taped Need an invite to attend and watch

Hangout on Air Taped and aired on Youtube Can set up privacy features, but the world could have

access to it if you don’t set this up correctly. Unlimited people can watch it and be a part of it.

Skype

Differences Between Skype and Google Hangout

Google Hangout – Up to 10 classes or students at a time. Can be used for one on one book talks. More people on a call = more background noise.

Skype Need to pay to have more than 1 other person

on a call. Great for one on one book talks

Setting up Expectations with

Students Teach students how to use hangouts as a class. Set up expectations as a class using the

following format.

After the Visit 1. Chart favorite books and authors. 2. Compare different countries and their

favorite books and authors. 3. Challenge students to read a book that

another student from another country read.

Where to Find Classrooms

www.education.skype.com

Live Skype Hangouthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGM1ukDPlek

Opportunities are Limitless

Skype an author Skype classrooms Skype family members that live all over the

world. Do a mystery skype.

www.joannekaminski.com

jbkaminski@gmail.com

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