Comments on: Reasons for Skyping in the Classroom http://langwitches.org/blog/2009/01/02/reasons-for-skyping-in-the-classroom/ The Magic of Learning Thu, 24 May 2012 03:28:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Reactionary post on Reason for Skyping in the classrooms | Opinions on e-learning in the primary School http://langwitches.org/blog/2009/01/02/reasons-for-skyping-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-30269 Reactionary post on Reason for Skyping in the classrooms | Opinions on e-learning in the primary School Thu, 28 May 2009 01:22:39 +0000 http://langwitches.org/blog/?p=2959#comment-30269 [...] would have to agree with David’s post . The use of skype in a classroom could almost be like having the world at your classroom [...] [...] would have to agree with David’s post . The use of skype in a classroom could almost be like having the world at your classroom [...]

]]> By: Skyping in the Primary Classroom | Dave's Innermost Thoughts http://langwitches.org/blog/2009/01/02/reasons-for-skyping-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-29432 Skyping in the Primary Classroom | Dave's Innermost Thoughts Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:21:47 +0000 http://langwitches.org/blog/?p=2959#comment-29432 [...] http://langwitches.org/blog/2009/01/02/reasons-for-skyping-in-the-classroom/ [...] [...] http://langwitches.org/blog/2009/01/02/reasons-for-skyping-in-the-classroom/ [...]

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]]> By: Kim Cofino http://langwitches.org/blog/2009/01/02/reasons-for-skyping-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-28206 Kim Cofino Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:00:30 +0000 http://langwitches.org/blog/?p=2959#comment-28206 So many great reasons to be using Skype in the classroom! I love all the links and examples you've included as well - I'm going to use this post with teachers here at ISB as we start bringing Skype into more of our classrooms too! Thanks Siliva! So many great reasons to be using Skype in the classroom! I love all the links and examples you’ve included as well – I’m going to use this post with teachers here at ISB as we start bringing Skype into more of our classrooms too! Thanks Siliva!

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]]> By: Lorraine http://langwitches.org/blog/2009/01/02/reasons-for-skyping-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-28115 Lorraine Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:22:45 +0000 http://langwitches.org/blog/?p=2959#comment-28115 I've used Skype with my elementary level students for a few years now. My kindergarten students have connected with a web designer of a website that they frequent. They gave him valuable feedback about his interactive games. I've have often used Skype-to-phone so that my students can speak with my mom who, in the winter months, cannot get out often. The children sing songs to her and share weather updates with her. Both the students and my mom love the interaction. We've also phoned Mr. Math--aka, my husband who is math editor. He enjoys challenging the students to a few word problems every so often. The students love the attention! We also have short skype chats with teacher friends in the eastern hemisphere who may be working on their computer at home in the early evening during our school day. One of the most interesting skype chats we had was with a musician in an orchestra in Dallas. I brought in a group of budding student musicians to listen to her perform and speak with her. Skype has great potential for bringing in virtual guests and stretching the walls of the classroom in new directions. I'm excited to see more classrooms who are enjoying the advantages that Skype has to offer. I’ve used Skype with my elementary level students for a few years now. My kindergarten students have connected with a web designer of a website that they frequent. They gave him valuable feedback about his interactive games. I’ve have often used Skype-to-phone so that my students can speak with my mom who, in the winter months, cannot get out often. The children sing songs to her and share weather updates with her. Both the students and my mom love the interaction. We’ve also phoned Mr. Math–aka, my husband who is math editor. He enjoys challenging the students to a few word problems every so often. The students love the attention!
We also have short skype chats with teacher friends in the eastern hemisphere who may be working on their computer at home in the early evening during our school day.
One of the most interesting skype chats we had was with a musician in an orchestra in Dallas. I brought in a group of budding student musicians to listen to her perform and speak with her.
Skype has great potential for bringing in virtual guests and stretching the walls of the classroom in new directions. I’m excited to see more classrooms who are enjoying the advantages that Skype has to offer.

]]> By: JoNelle Gardner http://langwitches.org/blog/2009/01/02/reasons-for-skyping-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-28114 JoNelle Gardner Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:45:46 +0000 http://langwitches.org/blog/?p=2959#comment-28114 You are a machine!! I'm collecting resources for NECC presentation- thank you for this gold mind. Love your new image too. You are a machine!! I’m collecting resources for NECC presentation- thank you for this gold mind. Love your new image too.

]]> By: Kelly Hines http://langwitches.org/blog/2009/01/02/reasons-for-skyping-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-28113 Kelly Hines Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:13:22 +0000 http://langwitches.org/blog/?p=2959#comment-28113 Great post! My 4th grade students love Skype. My dad even taught a reading group one day in class via Skype. It's a great way to give students a new world view. I'd love to hook up my kids in NC with one of your classes sometime. Also, have you seen http://skypeinschools.pbwiki.com ? Dan Froelich put together a great wiki where you can "register" yourself/class as a Skyper! Thanks for highlighting this great educational tool. Great post! My 4th grade students love Skype. My dad even taught a reading group one day in class via Skype. It’s a great way to give students a new world view. I’d love to hook up my kids in NC with one of your classes sometime.
Also, have you seen http://skypeinschools.pbwiki.com ? Dan Froelich put together a great wiki where you can “register” yourself/class as a Skyper! Thanks for highlighting this great educational tool.

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