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Joining the Global Community with Skype in the Classroom

• Skype for Good• The role of technology in Education• Why connections are important?• What is Skype in the classroom?• Learning Outcomes • Real-life examples• Connecting Refugees to the world via

Skype• How to get started• Practical tips and tricks

Agenda

Ross Smith,Skype for Good Director

95% of Teachers and 89% of Parents

93% of Teachers and 89% of Parents

85% of Teachers and 80% of Parents

Iro Stefopoulou,Partner Manager, Skype in the Classroom

What is Skype in the Classroom?

• Cultivates communication skills• Promotes Collaboration• Cultivates Critical Thinking• Empowers Curiosity & Creativity• Teaches Empathy • Enhances Students’ Outcomes• Makes Learning Fun & Engaging

Learning Outcomes

Soheir Zaki Abdel-Fattah ,Science Teacher, Egypt

1/18/2018

Rania Ezzat Mohammed,English Teacher, Egypt

Emma Naas,English Teacher, Sweden

How to Get Started

• Device with Internet Connection• Webcam (external or internal)• Projector• Skype Account

• Join the Microsoft Educator Community

• Education.microsoft.com• Visit the SITC Get Started page

• https://aka.ms/sitcgetstarted• Connect with a Classroom

and/or an Expert• Choose and Request a Skype Activity!

• Test your internet connection• Do a test call before your first call• Teach and review Skype etiquette• Be interactive• Expand the Experience• Check the Skype Calendar of Events

• education.microsoft.com/skypecalendar• Follow SITC on Social!

• Twitter: @SkypeClassroom• Facebook: /skypeintheclassroom

• Reach out to us at: sitcmsft@microsoft.commicrosoft.com

• Dive in!

Tips and Tricks

www.skypeintheclassroom.com

Join Skype in the Classroom today!

www.skypeintheclassroom.com