skype in the class room

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2. What is Skype?
Skype is free
communication
software that allows
you to make calls,
instant message and
video conference
online

3. Getting Started with Skype
STEP #1
STEP #2
Open Skype from desktop and create a profile with a user
STEP #3
Download Skype for Windows or Mac
name, password, and picture
Add contacts to create your own address book & make a test
call
For more detailed instruction and support go to
https://support.skype.com/
STEP #4
START SKYPING!

4. Using Skype
Call a friend’s
house or cell
phone from
the computer
Call a friend
who has
Skype and
video chat
Video call
with a
group of
friends
Set up and
leave
voicemails
Send instant and
picture messages

5. After School
Help
Skype in the
Classroom Author Visits
&
Guest Speakers
Field Trips
Share Experiences
with Other Classes
Parent/Teacher
Conferences

6. SAMPLE LESSON PLANS
 History Exploration
 Be a Rock Star
 Math Exploration
 Career Exploration
 Office Hours
 Group Work
 File Sharing
High School
Elementary/Mid
EVEN
COLLEGE!
dle
 Culture Awareness Lesson
 Let’s Meet The Author
 Virtual Field Trips

7. Promoting Education & Community
Some other GREAT ways Skype can be used
inside the classroom and around the world
INCLUDE A CLASSMATE WHO’S
HOME SICK IN TODAY’S LESSON
CONNECT WITH A
STUDENT WITH SPECIAL
NEEDS THAT HAS TO BE IN
A DIFFERENT CLASSROOM
DIVE INTO FOREIGN
CULTURES BY TAKING A
LOOK INTO OTHER’S
HOME FROM MILES AWAY
CONNECT WITH FAMILIES
FROM AROUND THE WORLD
PRESENT A PERFORMANCE OR EXPERIMENT &
SHARE IT WITH EVERYONE

8. Teachers & Parents
A huge benefit for using Skype effects more
than just our students, but our teachers and
parents too!
Teachers can expand on their
professional development, chat with
other teachers, and tutor former
students right from their computer
That doesn’t include everything
they can do to help parents as well
such as holding conferences,
sharing students’ work, and
bringing the busy parent into their
child’s classroom

9. BENEFITS OF
SKYPE
FREE!
CONSTRUCTIVE
ENHANCE
STUDENT
LEARNING
POWERFUL
EASY
*MEETS
NJCCCS* FUN!!!!!!!
ENDLESS
POSSIBILITIES

10. Just make sure to WATCH OUT!
Here are some tips to make sure students stay
safe when using Skype
Allow calls only from
people on your contact
list
Allow chats only from
people on your contact
list
Receive calls to your
online number only from
people on your contact
last
Don’t use your full
name as your
username or
password

11. Resources for Using Skype
ePALS (http://www.epals.com/ ) - find other teachers and classes around
the globe using Skype
Skype in Schools (http://skypeinschools.pbworks.com/w/page/11008318/FrontPage)
- List yourself or find others in this directory just for educators seeking Skype
collaboration
Mixxer (http://www.language-exchanges.org/ ) - connect language learners
seeking partners to practice their language skills via Skype
Cool Cat Teacher: Using Skype in the Classroom
(http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2006/10/using-skype-in-classroom-or-just.html)
- This teacher provides the basics to get Skype set up with your class.
eduwikius: Skype (http://eduwikius.wikispaces.com/SKYPE ) - This wiki contains
plenty of information about using Skype in the classroom and also provides links to
additional resources

12. Watch how this teacher incorporates Skype into
his classroom …