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Skype in the Classroom

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Skype tools and resources:

Setting Up Skype and Using it
Cool Cat Tips for Skype in the classroom (or just learning how to use it) - "I have been learning how to use skype in my classroom and have taught students how to use it as well."
Tools for the Teks: Integrating Technology in the Classroom - Skype in the Classroom - Internet connectivity in educational settings provides opportunities for interactive exchange and collaboration between students living on other sides of town or the other side of the planet.
See Me, Hear Me: Skype in the Classroom - Chat with authors, record podcasts, and cover reference -- all online and for free -- with Skype.
Example of a Skype podcast
Staying Safe with Skype
Skype Privacy FAQ
Ustream - Use this to create a free broadcast.

Group Discussion

What ideas do you have for using Skype in education?

Bring sick students into the classroom.
Skype with students/families in other countries
Interviewing
Professional development
Foreign language and social studies - connect with related countries
Collaborate with VoiceThread (or other) projects
Some schools block Skype - how to deal with this
- Show the "powers that be" the educational use of this tool
- Tech folks can unblock or open a port
Students encouraged to work harder when work is viewable by parents and others