opening your classroom, flattening walls with skype and google+ stephanie laird mitchellville...
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Opening Your Classroom, Flattening Walls with Skype and Google+Stephanie Laird
Mitchellville ElementaryContact Information: [email protected]@SLaird2OverviewIntroductionsWhy Skype or HangoutExamplesClassroomTeacher as a Professional Interact with StudentsOther Lesson IdeasHelpful ResourcesQuestion/Answer and Sharing TimeWork TimeIntroductionsStephanie Laird4th and 5th Grade Title 1 Math and Reading SpecialistCo-teacher in 1:1 Classrooms4th Grade 1:1 iPads5th Grade 1:1 MacBooksMasters candidate in Curriculum and Instructional Technology at Iowa State University
5th Grade Students:AbbieJordanLucas
Via SkypeHanahValleyKennedeeWhy Skype or Hangout?Bring experts into classroomVirtual fieldtripsCollaborate with classes around the worldStudent research and interviewsFace to face editing a document from a distance
Tied to ISTE NETSISTE NETS-StudentsCommunication and CollaborationResearch and Information FluencyCritical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision MakingDigital CitizenshipTied to ISTE NETSISTE NETS-TeachersFacilitate and Inspire Student Learning and CreativityDesign and Develop Digital Age Learning ExperiencesPromote and Model Digital CitizenshipEngage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Teacher Uses Parent InvolvmentParent teacher conferencesQuick showcase of workReaders TheatreShare a piece of writingWatch a students presentationPositive communication connectionCelebration Planning
Teacher UsesTeacher AbsencePresent a lessonShowcase vacation informationCatch up with what youve missed
Supplemental InstructionAfter school Reteach or Demonstrate skills
Absent StudentsKeep up with classLimits potential for information to be misunderstoodMaintains connection with students who are frequently absentTeacher Uses Teacher as a ProfessionalPLC and PLN MeetingsBook DiscussionsGoal SettingSupport SystemMentor Teacher FeedbackCourse RefreshersVirtually Attend WorkshopsConference Speaking Opportunities
Poet SkypeSkyped with four poetsCaroline Starr RoseIrene LathamMary SwanderDebbie LevyLocated through: Poets personal websitesPoetry4KidsSkype an AuthorStudents generated interview questions beforehand
Google+Google Hangout Poetry SlamConnected with 3 classrooms at onceArranged through TwitterStudents shared original poetryProvided an audience other than classroom peersLearned new poetry types
What is Mystery Skype?
Video Created by: Jennifer RegruthMystery SkypeTwo classrooms SkypeStudent rolesClues/Questions GivenDetermine locationBenefits:Map Skills-- CollaborationFollowing Directions-- Student LeadershipHow to set up:#mysteryskypeGlobal Classroom
Skype and Google+ Map
Iowa History SkypeA unique and motivating way to learn Iowa HistoryArranged by Miranda Kral, Wellman ElementaryGoal to Skype with all 99 Iowa countiesWe represented Polk countyStudents generated research questionsLocated informationShared facts and learning with Wellman 5th gradersKrals class shared about Washington County
Student ConnectionsOver Skype, two wheelchair bound students sharedstoriescommon experiencesfuture hopesResulted from our Google Hangout
A great way to connect and support all students
What Students ThinkOther Skype/Google Hangout Ideas Fellow Educators have suggested:Readers Theatre/PlaysMystery ReaderBook ClubsForeign Language LearningSocial Studies Region of the U.S. Science or Technology Fairs
Helpful ResourcesTwitter:@SkypeClassroom#mysteryskype
Websites:Skype in EducationCybraryMans WebsiteGlobal Classrooms WikiMystery State WikiBlogs: TheEduBloggerThe Global Classroom ProjectBlogging through the Fourth DimensionSkype Blogs
TipsSet a goalTest the TechnologyPrepare StudentsProvide Jobs and ExpectationsDebrief AfterEnjoy Collaborating!
Skype Add ons: Call GraphRecord Skype CallsTalk n WriteFree writing/screen sharingUnyte Application SharingScreen sharing
TroubleshootingBased on our experiences: Know your bandwidthExit all other webcam programs
Skype: Make sure youre privacy is set to available not invisibleUse the Skype Test Call
Google Hangout:On Air Hangouts are recorded to the hosts YouTube accountVerify time zone the Hangout was created inChoose appropriate audio settingIf collaborating on a document, share through GoogleDocs firstQuestions? Ideas to Share? Take this time to explore and sign up for: Contact Information: [email protected]@SLaird2Collaboration and Work TimeResources included on 1:1 wikiSkype ClassroomsGlobal ClassroomsTwitter