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Skype for Classrooms

By Denise M.WalkerEDUC 8841 : Diffusion and Integration Technology in EducationInstructor: Leslie Moller

I would like to begin by saying thank you for allowing me to come to your school and present such an awesome innovation to you. You, the principal are the champion for your building as it relates to improving student achievement with the use of technology. 1

Skype is not just another cool gadget but it is making an impact in many classrooms, businesses, and even homes across the country. 2Why Skype? To assist students with college and career readiness skills To make global connections with other teachers and students around the worldTo improve student engagement in the classroomTo create a professional learning environment and support for teachersVirtual Field tripsTeacher flexibility of how to implement

You are probably asking yourself why do we need Skype? Skype is an amazing innovation that not only can assist students but also teachers in your school. With the new Common Core standards, many leaders are trying to adopt products that will assist in meeting standards. Skype will prepare students with being college and Career ready as well as allow for teachers to interact their lessons with other classrooms around the world. Skype is used by teachers to assist with reaching educational goals. Videoconferencing will allow your students to connect with students who speak different languages, virtual field trips can assist with budgeting issues, and your teachers are able to reach out to experts in many different fields for real world application (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype).

3http://youtu.be/WupJ09o-RCc

How Skype Connects And Benefits the Classrooms!

An Amazing Innovation!

Skype users around the Globe!(Over 600 Million users)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype

5 Research

-Skype is an internet video/voice over IP service and software that allows free and paid phone calls all over the world

-Founded in 2003 by Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis -Purchased by Ebay in 2005, but was sold a few years later

-In 2009, Skype teamed up with Intel to make the personal computer the tool used for the innovation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skypehttp://about.skype.com/corporate_factsheet.pdfhttp://about.skype.com/2007/04/skype_teams_up_with_intel_to_deliver_internet_communications_experience_to_pc_users.html

Although Skype was founded in 2003, it did not file to go public until 2010. Companies such as Google and Cisco sought to purchase Skype prior to its purchase by Microsoft in 2011. As you may already be aware, Microsoft is a very profitable company (http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2011/05/11/skypes-long-history-of-owners-and-also-rans-at-an-end/). This innovation was so promising to the owners of Microsoft that they canceled their live messenger service in support of their new adopted innovation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype).

6Research Continued

Purchased by Microsoft in 2011 and now has over 600 million registered users

-Skype to Skype services are free/Calls to landlines and mobile phones are charged

Research Continued - Microsoft transferred all of their users to their Skype services just recently in April 2013

-Successful studies have been performed with English Language Learners and noted that students were found to be better engaged using the Skype software

-Other case studies have been conducted such as: Skype for research interviews

http://lrsv.umd.edu/abstracts/Saumure_Given.pdf

There is no current research regarding the specific development of Skype. The intended markets are business organization and educational institutions. Skype for the classroom is their most recent adoption (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype). 8Innovation Decision ProcessStage of InnovationYearKnowledge2003Founded by Niklas Zennstrom and Janus FriisDecision2009 Skype teamed up with Intel to make the personal computer the tool used for the innovationPersuasion2005-2011Various studies were conducted for classroom use especially in the area of language learning (Spanish)http://etd.ohiolink.edu/view.cgi?acc_num=kent1302178019http://etec.hawaii.edu/otec/classes/645/skype_2009_camtesol.pdfImplementation2011President of Microsofts Skype division initiated Skype in the Classroom. He had already built Skype to 170 million connected users -http://mashable.com/2011/09/21/skype-in-the-classroom-tony-bates//#fbid=y17QcZgQOp2Confirmation2011Received the World technology award, three Lovie Awards (Skype for Ipad, Android, and Skype for Classroom http://blogs.skype.com/2011/10/28/skype-wins-world-technology-aw/#fbid=rW9Ft4yRNZT

9Meet the authorhttp://youtu.be/HB3hZ4QBld4

Enhance the Spanish Classroomhttp://youtu.be/f1WhpCPFDsY

Sample Lessons?

10 Skype S-Curve Skype Revenue in Millions S - Curve2005Acquired By Ebay and Revenue2579 66126145718.9859.87492006

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The 2012 Net revenue was after Microsoft purchased. 11School Leader (Principal/Assistant Principal ) Learning Focused School Teacher Leaders Technology Lead Teacher Technology Committee

Change Agents

School Leaders have a desire to see improvement in student achievement through the use of technology. Also, this would be a centralized approach due to the fact that the principal is locked into budgeting concerns for equipment and other resources.

Learning Focused School Teacher Leaders train teachers and have direct interaction with all teachersTechnology Lead Teacher is the expert in technologyTechnology Committee can be used to train teachers on the software

12Must spread the word about the need for this innovationMust be trustworthy and able to exchange information with the teachersMust be able to diagnose problems Must be able to motivate the teachers regarding the use of the innovation and take actionMust prevent discontinuanceMust be able to help the other teachers to become self-reliant and convert to change agents

Roles of the change agents to effect positive social change

In order to motivate the teachers, the change agents must be pumped up by attending an exciting training on how to use the innovation.In order to prevent discontinuance, training and support are needed for your organization to have a successful adoption.

13Innovators!School PrincipalAssistant PrincipalsTechnology Lead Teacher

Early Adopters!School Technology Team Learning Focused Schools Lead TeacherInnovators and Early Adopters!

Your innovators and early adopters will play a very important role in the adoption process of this amazing innovation. I am sure that as the school principal you are excited about globally connecting your students and staff. Along with all the other great uses of this product, your teachers would be able to conduct parent conferences via Skype as well. There are so many parents that are unable to attend conferences for various reasons. Also, teachers will be able to connect with famous authors, and other experts. Keep in mind that it is free and very little cost. 14School Leaders and Technology Leader must promote the use of the innovation in the classroom.

Principal must utilize the technology team to assist with implementation and make teachers aware of the SKYPE resources for teachers. Strategies

15Laggards

You may also have some teachers who are not very comfortable with technology or that dont like change

Strategies: Divide members of the technology team to assist with any issues and struggles with implementation

Offer opportunities for them to observe other teachers using the innovation

16Critical Mass?

-Skype has already reached critical mass in the public square. Their rate of adoption reached over 500 million users by the end of 2009http://www.marsdd.com/articles/case-study-skypes-rapid-market-leadership/

-With their classroom division being fairly new, there is very little data as to the rate of adoption in that area- There are thousands of teachers that are registered users to Skype

Skype for the classroom is rapidly expanding to teachers all over the globe. 17

How to reach your Critical mass?

Must promote the innovation in a positive way

Show how it is being successful in other schools

Introduce it to the Technology Team First and get them on board

You may have some incentives for teachers implementing the innovation quickly and effectively

Im sure you are on the edge of your seat ready to adopt this innovation. Although, the critical mass has been reached in the public square, here are some ways to get all of your teacher and students on board. 18In Summary

Skype assist with improving student achievement-Global interaction-Real world experiences-For all subject areas-For all grade levels For all students-Most of all low cost with great benefits

Thank you once again for allowing me to come today to present this great innovation to you. Who can resist such an amazing piece of technology. 19