Skype in the K-12 Classroom: Collaborate, Communicate and Innovate! Kevin Jarrett Technology Facilitator, K-4 Northfield Community School, Northfield NJ Twitter: @kjarrett | Email: [email protected] Blog: http://www.ncs-tech.org Skype: kevin.jarrett Image credit: Stephen G. Eick http://bit.ly/35lSAQ
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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
Image credit: Stephen G. Eick http://bit.ly/35lSAQ
"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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Is this you?
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I get it.
Really. I do.
Skype is … so: Easy Useful Powerful Connective Constructive Transformational ... and FUN
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Once you try it, it will be your new favorite
technology tool!
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AgendaWhat Skype isWhy you need itHow to get started
LIVE DEMO
Parking Lot(s)
NEW TO SKYPE? CLICK HERE:http://bit.ly/skype-newbies
EXPERIENCED SKYPIST? CLICK HERE:
http://bit.ly/skype-users
Comments? Questions? Ideas?
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What Skype Is… Free videoconferencing
software for PC & Mac Also: text chat, file transfers Worldwide, multilingual A social network: 521,000,000
users as of Q2 2009* Allows “screen sharing”
* Schonfeld, E. (n.d.). Skype Hits 521 Million Users And $185 Million In Quarterly Revenue . Retrieved October 29, 2009, from http://bit.ly/39fNk5
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Why you need it At School
Easiest/cheapest way to connect your class to the outside world
Great for Personal Learning Networks
At Home Connect with Friends & Family Skype Phones
Why you need it
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Because NOT COLLABORATING…
…is NOT an OPTION
Connecting
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Oprah Skypes!
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How to get started Install a webcam Download: http://skype.com Create account, sign in Make a test call Search for, add Skype
contacts Start Skyping!
* Built-in webcams on laptops work GREAT!
globalexplorers.wikispaces.com
http://globalexplorers.wikispaces.com
NCS Grade 3 Immigration Wiki
3rd Grade Immigration Project @ my school
50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom http://bit.ly/skype50ways
K-12 Considerations Firewalls Static IP Video AUP HAVE A PLAN
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Multi-chat Alternatives Software
◦ http://www.oovoo.com/
No software◦ http://www.tokbox.com/◦ http://tinychat.com/◦ http://flashmeeting.e2bn.net/
LIVE DEMO!
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Someone in the audience is going to sign up for Skype … right now!
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