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Skyping the Classroom
Amanda Clay Powers
Mississippi State University
February 11, 2011
Skype—what is it?
Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)Free Video Chat or Phone Calls
Skype for Educators
Skype’s blog for educatorsExperts willing to visit class via SkypeSkype at School for DummiesDiigo Links on Skype for Educators
Uses for Skype in the Classroom
After school helpField tripsInterviewsPromoting Community Connect special needs studentsConnect with families from around
the worldPresent a performance
Taken from TeachingDegree.org
More Uses for Skype
Invite guests from all over the world Sick students or teachers can participate from home Use Skype to connect with students in foreign
countries Connect with the authors of works they are reading Demonstrate a lab activity using Skype's video
capability. Students can make presentations and do projects with
students from different districts (or different countries)
Taken from EdTechTeacher.org
Even More Uses for Skype
Network with other instructional technology teachers
Connect students with experts worldwide Connect students who are learning similar &
related content Allow parents to see their students presenting Allow students who are absent a chance to
participate Allow teams of teachers to meet virtually Allow administrators to connect with classrooms
from their office
Taken from “Mr. Leonard’s Class”
Help for Installing Skype
Tutorpipe.comBrightHubEdTechTeacher
Privacy and Skype for Students
Do not use their full nameDo not complete a Skype personal
profileDo not reveal personal information to
strangers
Questions? Let’s talk.
Amanda Clay Powers
Virtual Reference Project Manager
Ag & Life Sciences Librarian
Assistant Professor
http://facebook.com/amandaclaypowers
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