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Presented by:

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Hannah Woodward, Diana Wong, Karen Richardson

INST 5220, Spring 2012

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Create and set up an account

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This video contains the step by step instructions with visual steps for setting up your Skype account. You may use this for additional assistance with the handout.

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Introducing Skype to the classroom

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First, send a letter to parents, stating your rationale for using Skype in the classroom. Check out the link below for an example of a Skype Parent letter:

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https://docs.google.com/a/ucmo.edu/document/d/1Gzr7hoK55yLm2v6YHXewf27r5pzl1cli0yLx-ULSy7c/edit?hl=en&authkey=CMvU7-YL

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You can download a pdf of the letter from the link above

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Introducing Skype �to the classroom

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Second, discuss online safety and responsibility, such as:

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• Do not accept a "friend" request without parents' or a teacher's permission
• Only chat with people in your "contact list"
• Parents will have a login and e-mail account details
• Students should report any suspicious activity to parents or a teacher

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Introducing Skype �to the classroom

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Third, prepare your students for using Skype by discussing the following Skype etiquette:�

• Be respectful and do not act silly
• Be aware of body movements in front of the camera
• Practice speaking loudly & clearly and with confidence prior to the Skype session
• Take turns speaking in front of the camera
• Be careful not to use slang, especially with foreign Skype partners
• Prepare students to answer unexpected questions, allowing them to refer these questions back to the teacher

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Introducing Skype to the classroom

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Fourth, confirm your Skype call ahead of time:

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• E-mail the teacher, author, or guest speaker 24 hours ahead of time
• If possible, setup a test Skype call to test sound and video
• Be aware of time zone differences

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Using Skype in the classroom

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• As you have seen so far, Skype can open your students' eyes to the world beyond their classroom. The next few slides give several examples of how Skype can be used in your classroom to engage students and enhance their learning experience.

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Using Skype in the classroom

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Author Visits and Guest Lectures:

• You can bring authors right into your classrooms, allowing your students to interact with them and ask questions.
• The video is a short documentary about author and illustrator Mike Artnell visiting a class of students.

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Using Skype in the classroom

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Skype Pen Pals:

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• Rather than communicating by paper, teachers can have their students connect with other students around the world!
• Students can discuss different cultures, ideas, and perspectives.

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Using Skype in the classroom

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Broadcasting a Performance:

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• If your class creates a project or a presentation that can be performed, let Skype broadcast your performance!
• Parents, friends, and any interested party can view the students' work.

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Using Skype in the classroom

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Virtual Field Trips:

• Take your students around the world with Skype.
• Connect with other teachers and classrooms.
• Learn about other cultures, and teach them about yours!

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Real-life examples of Skype in use

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Skype in the Classroom by Made by Many: Summer 2011 Tomorrow Awards Winner

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Real-life examples of Skype in use

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Skype helps classrooms for positive change in the world, and even out of this world!

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This particular section lists projects about the environment:

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• Coral Reefs & the Ocean
• Participants include Wisconsin 3rd Graders and an expert in Australia

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• Space Knowledge
• Participants include a group of Pakistani High schoolers teaching 5 year olds the basics of outer space.

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Pre-Call Activities

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Much like lesson planning, Pre-Call Activities will enhance the impact of the call on the classroom.

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Planning activities could include:

• Familiarizing students with geographic location,language,culture,age

group

• Information Literacy (locate)

• Google Earth(distance)

• Google Maps (Street view)

• Formulate questions

• Distribute job responsibilities

Have students fill out a worksheet with questions they will ask during the call -->

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During the Call

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During the Call Activities include:

• Interview
• Q & A
• Image & Video recording
• Blog (summarize)
• Backchannel
• Data Collection
• Present
• Share

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Reflection- After the Call

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Post-Call Activities include:

• Informal assessment: debrief right after the Skype call. Have students talk about what just happened. Read the backchannel log out loud and collaboratively add anything that was not documented.
• Information Literacy (evaluate, analyze, categorize data collected)
• Create documentary (video clip) from video clips taken during the Skype call
• Create Photo Slideshow of images taken during the Skype call
• Write reflective blog posts
• (Paper & Pencil) Journal entries: Give students prompts
• Create a Video recording from your debriefing session
• Audio podcasting
• Embed images and video into blog post
• Share with parents (informal at home) or host a parent presentation session at school
• Present to larger audience (entire school, community, conference)

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Resources for teachers

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Online Skype communities and additional resources are available to help the teacher.

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Looking for a guest author to speak to your class about a book?

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Skypeanauthor.wetpaint.com

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Authors are listed in alphabetical order and you can search for books by genre, such as non-fiction or folktales.

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Resources for teachers

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Interested in connecting with classrooms around the world via Skype?

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http://www.epals.com/

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India, China, the United Kingdom and others have recently added classrooms to this site.

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Resources for teachers

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Seeking to share ideas or to video conference with other educators?

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http://maculspace.ning.com/group/skypeintheclassroom

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site created by John Phillips

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"connecting educators and enhancing learning"

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Resources for teachers

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The Mixxer:

"a free educational site for language learners"

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Connect with language learners from around �the world.

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http://www.language-exchanges.org/

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hosted by Dickinson College

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Resources for teachers

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Looking for meaningful 21st century learning focusing on math, science, literacy and communication skills?

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http://www.globalschoolnet.org/

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Educators and students are engaged in e-learning projects.

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Resources for teachers

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Is your classroom interested in global issues?

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http://www.tigweb.org/

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"the largest online community of youth interested in global issues"

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Resources for teachers

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Web-based technologies that will enhance Skype visits with other classrooms:

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To "broadcast, watch, share, and discuss live events"

http://www.ustream.tv/

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Use an online Whiteboard along with Skype

http://www.scriblink.com/

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Google Lit Trips

http://www.googlelittrips.com/GoogleLit/Home.html

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For a directory of educators looking for Skype partners

http://skypeinschools.pbworks.com/w/page/11008318/FrontPage

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Resources:

Assessment of Learning Via Skype. Langwitches Blog. Retrieved from

http://langwitches.org/blog/2010/11/20/assessment-of-learning-via-skype/

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Condron, Annie. (2012). Cool Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom. Teach

Hub.com. Retrieved from http://www.teachhub.com/using-skype-

classroom.

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50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom. Teaching Degree.

Retrieved from http://www.teachingdegree.org/2009/06/30/50-

awesome-ways-to-use-skype-in-the-classroom/.

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Fryer, Wesley. Tools for the Teks: Integrating Technology in the

Classroom. Skype in the Classroom. Retrieved from

http://www.wtvi.com/TEKD/05_06_article/skype-in-the-

classroom.html.

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Skype an Author Network. Retrieved from

http://skypeanauthor.wetpaint.com.

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Rationale for Using Skype in the Classroom. Retrieved 4/12/12 from� http://edtechideas.com/2011/04/05/rationale-for-using-skype-in

-the-classroom.

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Resources:

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Kenuam, Amanda. (2010). Tips, Tools and Technology for Educators.

Retrieved from http://blog.learningtoday.com/blog/bid/

41726/10-Ways-to-Use-Skype-in-the-Classroom.

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Skype in the Classroom. (2012). Retrieved from

http://education.skype.com.

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Some Images retrieved from

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/results.aspx?qu=

students&ex=1&ctt=1#pg:3|.

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