Today I will be discussing Skype & how it can be used within the education system. Skype is a program that allows people to connect & communicate through chat, video, & audio functions. It is mostly used for communication when distance between people does not allow for natural communication. Here is a video that explains some uses for Skype as well as some basic information & settings information:
Skype can be used in the education system in a multitude of ways:
- Coworkers can communicate ideas without meeting up
- Students can learn about culture by skyping with classes & people from other areas
- Guest speakers or teachers can come into the classroom through skype
- Students can Skype with students that speak a different language & try to use resources to communicate
- Skype can be used as a new technologically advanced pen pal system for each student
- MysterySkype: This is when classrooms Skype each other from around the world but are not given the other class' location. The students need to come up with questions to find out where the other class is located. I personally love this last idea & will make sure to implement it in the future
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