W E L C O M E , 

• This blog will be all about the most popular video connection tool… Skype! I haven’t used Skype in many years however, since this class I have learned many useful things about it! Not only have I used Skype but I also learned that in the future, I can include this tool in my classroom.
  

  STOP & THINK: Do you see yourself using Skype in your future careers?

Q: What can you do with Skype?

1. Make and receive video calls
2. Share Screens: More than 2 people could be on the call
3. Make phone calls (you can even call people through cellphone carriers such as, sprint and T Mobile)
4. Send Text Messages

Above shares a few positive things that you can do with Skype. These are all great ways to stay connected to your friends, family, co workers, classmates etc.

Skype in the classroom
https://twitter.com/sdtitmas/status/1107674531265687552

Above is a link to twitter that shows an example of a class using  Skype into the classroom! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YVeMPY5FqU 

To go along with the Twitter post above, I have also added another helpful link sharing the Skype experience in the classroom!

 

STOP & THINK: What are some ways you would use Skype in your classroom/career?

TIP:  Things classmates can do with their peers through Skype

1. Talk about chapters/lessons: This allows students to get learning, thinking, and most importantly interacting with peers in a fun way!
2. Create music: A music teacher could benefit from this idea!
3. Practice Techniques: For example, doing study guides together, reading, practice foreign languages.
4. Students could receive tutoring sessions through Skype: This could be a convenient tool for the student, the parents, and teacher.

 

Thank you for reading my blog post! This blog shared basic information about Skype such as, what students/teachers can do with this tool in their classroom, and what Skype is all about. I hope you learned something interesting that you would like to use in your future! I also hope you enjoyed the few questions asked throughout this blog in order to get you thinking about your future. Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter at: @NavasFrancesca for more updates!