SKYPE IN THE CLASSROOM
I recently completed the course “Teaching Sustainable Developmental Goals,” within this course, I came across a web tool that I am quite familiar with. The web tool that was mentioned in the course was skype. It was discussed that skype can be used in an educator’s classroom to widen the horizon of other communities worldwide. It gives you a few ways of completing the task, for example, inviting guest speakers, having a lesson with others, taking a virtual field trip, or collaborating on a project with others from different parts of the world. Skype in the classroom has created endless room for great experience and opportunities, allowing students to grow in unimaginable ways. Some benefits from skype can be found in this video here and listed below!
One major benefit I have found with tools such as skype is creating an environment of open-minded students. This can slowly eliminate ignorance upon kids who form stereotypes about cultures they have not contacted. Being able to talk and learn about people worldwide will produce an accepting demeanor within the classroom. Instead of judgments being spread around the class, there will be questions and learning made instead.
Although skype is a huge platform to contact people worldwide, many other tools can do the same thing and much more, such as Zoom, Facetime, and Microsoft Teams. Educators have the power to pass on a blessing; therefore, why not use it! Whenever you get the time, please look more into these tools!
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