We explored some applications and present multiple examples for the classroom found
in our demonstration below.Enjoy!
And now for anotherWeb 2.0 Tool, Skype.
Okay.. so I finally was able to set up my personal Skype account. I found it a little vague
in finding how to maneuver about. Soo weird to see myself on video, lovely, but i did enjoy the echo-lady's voice and wanted to keep talking like her all day. Just waiting to find a friend to skype the day away with...hmmm.....ta ta for now. Hey, the phone just rang, and it was Cory's smart wife. We "skyped" on our first meeting. Imagine that! Cool.
As far as applications for this tool, Skype, first of all it is great that it does not tie up the phone line. I could see it being used in the classroom, if a student or myself were sick, we could connect on skype and clarify any directions, questions, or show examples of physical work. For example, the teacher could use the computer itself like a video camera. The teacher could point the camera toward the chalkboard and work through a math problem with an absent student watching. Also, it would be very supportive for student conferences, when a parent is unable to make it physically to school. I value face to face conferences, to impress advocacy for a student and their learning, with all being present and the student having a voice. Having the elements of Skype being both visual and audio/verbal are very powerful elements for student's learning and reinforcing new knowledge. Also, that it is a friendly technological language that they understand and are comfortable with, which again supports their learning. Of course for personal applications Skype would be used for family and friends for hours upon hours. It is soo fun! Now this is my most favorite tool. What a wonderful way to connect!
I recall the same excitement you had. And with a little creative energies you'll discover tons of classroom applications.
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