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What is Skype?

Skype is free communication

software that allows you to make calls,

instant message and video conference

online

Getting Started with SkypeSTEP #1

STEP #2

STEP #3

For more detailed instruction and support go to https://support.skype.com/

Download Skype for Windows or Mac

Open Skype from desktop and create a profile with a user name, password, and picture

Add contacts to create your own address book & make a test call

STEP #4START SKYPING!

Using Skype

Call a friend who has

Skype and video chat

Call a friend’s house or cell phone from

the computer

Video call

with a

group of

friends

Set up and

leave

voicemails

Send instant and picture messages

Skype in the Classroom

Author Visits

&

Guest Speakers

Field Trips

After School HelpShare Experiences

with Other Classes

Parent/Teacher Conferences

SAMPLE LESSON PLANS

History Exploration Be a Rock Star

Math Exploration Career Exploration

Office Hours Group Work File Sharing

High School

EVEN

COLLEGE!

Culture Awareness Lesson Let’s Meet The Author

Virtual Field Trips

Elementary/Middle

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

Teachers & ParentsA 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

BENEFITS OF SKYPE

FREE!

ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNINGPOWERFUL

EASY

CONSTRUCTIVE

*MEETS NJCCCS*

FUN!!!!!!!ENDLESS

POSSIBILITIES

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

Resources for Using SkypeePALS (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

Watch how this teacher incorporates Skype into his classroom …