skype presentation, mcom 510
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Explanation about how to utilize Skype in the classroom. Includes information about creating an account and getting contacts.TRANSCRIPT
Presentation by Dan Marx
MCOM 510
Spring 2012
What Is It?? Social networking communication tool created by David
Somekh and owned by Microsoft since 2011
Over 663 million users as of September 2011
Allows users to communicate with peers, classmates, and coworkers by voice, video, and instant messaging over the internet.
Calls may also be made to other users which is free of charge, but calls made via landline and mobile telephones are charged.
Other features include file transfer and videoconferencing.
http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/home
Possible Educational Uses
Video conferencing in the classroom
A teacher could “show” students at home who could not make it to school what is going on in the classroom live using a web cam
Great for students with visual or deaf/hard of hearing disabilities since instruction can be presented in text or video form
File transfer
Teachers can send files, videos, web links, and documents instantly to any Skype user from any computer
Allows for easy distribution of assignments and cuts down on cost of paper
Group projects.
Students sign up, and conference with the teacher or one another in the “group chat” mode from any computer, anywhere live in real time
Teachers can connect with other professionals for class projects and lesson planning ideas
Since Skype is now connected to Facebook, whatever students do on Skype can now be transferred over to their Facebook accounts and mobile devices (i.e. Android phone)
Relevance
Skype has enormous potential for collaboration and innovative thinking
Both teachers and students are now able to speak with other peers and professionals from anywhere in the world directly and in real time
http://education.skype.com/?cm_mmc=SMYT|1402_B1-_-Introducing-Skype-In-The-Classroom
Satisfies 21st century learning objectives of student-student collaboration, communication, and creativity while using digital technology to accomplish learning goals and objectives.
Summary
Skype is an free, online communication and collaberative tool that can connect teachers and students like never before
Teachers can easily collaberate with other professionals on class projects and teaching tools and ideas
Students use Skype for group collaberation and interaction in a convenient and innovative way.
References
Skype Limited (2012). Skype. Retrieved February 6, 2012 from http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/home.
Skype Limited (2012). Skype in the classroom. Retrieved February 6, 2012 from http://education.skype.com/.