1. Skype for the classroom
The Education Group @ W.R. Berkley Innovation Lab
New York University Stern School of Business

2. iLabEd
The Education Group @ The
W.R. Berkley Innovation Lab
partners with the Stern faculty and
academic groups in the exploration
of new models of teaching and
learning.

3. iLabEd
Education @ W.R. Berkley Innovation Lab
• Workshops
• Grants
• Consulting

4. Skype
For The
Classroom

5. DESIGN: Build in Interaction, Preparation
PEOPLE: Guests(s), Students, and Professor
TECH: Skype, Camera, Audio
Skype — An Educational Tool

6. Bring new perspectives into
the classroom.
• Competing theories
• Experts from outside of field
• Practitioners

7. Skype/Web Video
Conference
• Expose students to professionals
• Students interact with experts.
• Add diversity to the class
discussion and dialogue.
• Avoid the time and expense of
travel.
• Consider the roles of the guest
speaker, students, and
professor.

8. Skype Examples
Guest Speakers
• Skype in guest speakers from
across the country for easy
communication
Experts and mentors
• Students can directly Skype in
with experts or mentors and
share files/documents

9. zDESIGN+PEOPLE

10. Good Use Cases
Individual students asking questions
Student-centered interaction; Peer observation
Professor engages Guest - Interview
Opportunity to explore expertise
Multiple Guests
Variety, contrast

11. Individual Student
Questions
• In class Q&A
• Individual mentorship
• How would you have
students prepare?

12. Professor Interview
• Question type?
• Preparation?

13. Multiple Guests
• Experts
• Colleagues
• Former students
• Possible uses?

14. Poor Use Cases
One- way communication
Long Lectures
No interaction
Guests who are not engaging
Where to look?
Conferences, Online Video Presence
Colleagues

15. zTHE TECH

16. Connecting
Video
Audio

17. Multiple Callers

18. Screen - Presentation

19. Common Pitfalls
Technology
• Can’t connect
• Skype updates
• No Skype name
• Video not working
• Audio not working
• Operating system updates

20. Common Pitfalls
Camera / Audio Set-Up
• Positioning
• Range of movement
• Tripod

21. Common Pitfalls
Preparation
• Management of the experience
• Roles not defined

22. z
EDUCATION
GROUP

23. Planning and Execution
• Consult on Design
• Advise on Planning
• Assist with Tech Prep

24. 2 weeks prior
• ID your speaker
• Ensure you have the right tech
• Ensure your speaker has the right tech
• Let us know
• Get a phone # for your guest
• Schedules a test call with us and guest
in the room you’ll be teaching

25. The day of
• Confirm with your speaker
• Verify room and tech setup
• Connect early

26. DESIGN: Student Centered, Interaction, Planning
PEOPLE: Experts, Questioners, and Guides
TECH: Equipment, Software, Video, Sound
Review: Skype as Teaching Tool

27. Phone: (212) 998-0070
Email: ilabed@stern.nyu.edu
Website: stern.nyu.edu/citl