Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Thing #3 - Like Skype


....I have to admit I was staring at a brick wall for ideas on how to use Skype or Skype-type apps (other than remote conversations) until I read the very last article - 50 Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom.
Idea #51 - students who are in an 'alternate instructional setting' could be connected to the class via Skype.
The most practical and do-able would be the interaction between students who are learning other languages. Skype presents incredible language application opportunities. The other practical application would be to link students and professionals in the field like the museum currator or the author.
Big drawback - webcams cost $. Maybe not much, but they do cost.

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