Skype in-the-classroom
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Skype is free communication software that allows users to make calls, send instant messages, and have video conferences online. The document provides instructions on getting started with Skype, including downloading the software, creating a profile, adding contacts, and making a test call. It then discusses how Skype can be used to call friends, video chat, send messages, and leave voicemails. The document also provides examples of how Skype can be used in education for activities like connecting with other classes, guest speakers, and field trips as well as promoting inclusion and cultural awareness. Finally, it discusses tips for safe usage and lists resources for using Skype in schools.
Skype in-the-classroom
- 1. TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC SƯ PHẠM TPHCM Khoa Công Nghê Thông Tin GVHD: Lê Đức Long SVTH: Giáp Thái Ngọc MSSV: K37.103.103 Lớp: SP Tin 4
- 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 …