skype in the k 12 classroom
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As presented at the 2010 NJEA Convention in Atlantic City, NJ on November 4, 2010TRANSCRIPT
Skype in the K-12 Classroom: Collaborate, Communicate and Innovate!Kevin JarrettTechnology Facilitator, K-4Northfield Community School, Northfield NJTwitter: @kjarrett | Email: [email protected]: http://www.ncs-tech.orgSkype: kevin.jarrett
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"What would happen if the
chalkboard was transformed into a
‘window on the World?’“
- RL, The Golden Fleece Wiki
Quotable
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Classroom Window on the World
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That’s nice.
But … does THIS look familiar?
Is this you?
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I get it.
Really. I do.
Skype is … so: Easy Useful Powerful Transformational ... and FUN
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Once you try it, it will be your new
favorite technology tool!
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Skype is … Free IM &
videoconferencing software for PC & Mac
Worldwide, multilingual A social network:
560,000,000 users as of Q4 2009*
A “screen sharing” application File transfers, too
Malik, O. (2010, April 20). Skype By the Numbers: It's Really Big: Tech News « . http://gigaom.com/. Retrieved October 31, 2010, from http://bit.ly/9A7o5Q
Three Goals for Today
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Goal #1
DEMO SKYPE IN ACTION
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Goal #2
IDENTIFY LEARNING USES & BENEFITS
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Goal #3
GET YOU EXCITED ENOUGH TO GET STARTED
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Yes, but…
Why?
Skype is … One of the
easiest & most powerful tools for “global collaborative projects”
But it’s not all fun & games… there’s serious work to be done
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Ready? Set? Let’s
Meet Heather Durnin Grade 7/8 teacher
of “everything except French” at Turnberry Central Public School in Wingham, Ontario, Canada
Skype: hdurnin Twitter: @hdurnin Classroom Web:
heatherdurnin.com
Let’s talk resources…
Skype in Schools Wiki
http://digitallyspeaking.pbworks.com/Videoconferencing
THESEAREAWESOME
Skype in Schools Wiki
http://aroundtheworldwith80schools.net/
Skype in Schools Wiki
http://www.cilc.org/c/community/collaboration_center.aspx
Ready? Set? Let’s
Meet Chrissy Yarzabeck First Grade Teacher,
Derry Township School District, Hershey, PA
Skype: christine.yarzabeck
Twitter: @MissYarzabek
Classroom Web:yarzabek.wikispaces.com
Now it’s YOUR TURN!
LIVE DEMO!
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Someone in the audience is going to sign up for Skype … right now!
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How to get started Install a webcam* Download: http://skype.com Create account, sign in Make a test call Find & add Skype contacts Start planning
* Built-in webcams on laptops work GREAT!
Questions? Kevin Jarrett
Technology Facilitator, K-4Northfield Community School, Northfield NJ
Twitter: @kjarrett | Email: [email protected]: http://www.ncs-tech.org
Skype: kevin.jarrett