Hussin+_+Using+Skype+for+education

**// by Hussin Alkhalifa //** I chose Skype because it has new ideas of integration technology in education. I have never used it in the classroom but I did with my peers for discussions and studying. I learned some features about Skype and I would like to share it with you. **// Project Description //** :
 * // Using Skype for Education //**

The presentation is about the Skype. Skype is free online software that allows you to make calls via Internet, Send messages, chatting, sharing file and more. It is great social tool and it can be used for different proposes. Such as personal communication and education. There are 2 parts in my presentation: Some resources
 * The first part is talking about general information about the Skype. After you review this part you will be able to get a big picture about the Skype []
 * The second part is talking about how to access to the Skype and how to create an account []

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 * This video shows you how to create your profile and find teachers who are using Skype around the world
 * This video show you how to find and share recourses
 * And this one show you how to create and share your project


 * I found a great example of using Skype in classroom and I waned to share it with you.

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==== Skype can be used in many areas for any subjects. It is great tool to help students to share their thoughts with others student anywhere around the world ether outside the classroom or inside the classroom. It is amazing way for foreign language learners. It also, can be used as homework helper. You can connect with the students easily and you can send to them instructions as well. ====

• Condron, A. (2010). Using Skype in the Classroom. Retrieved from Teach Hub: [|http://][|www.teachhub.com/news/article/cat/14/item/367]   • Skype. (2011). Skype in the Classroom. Retrieved from Skype: [|http://][|education.skype.com]   •   • Skype's New Education Site Connects Classrooms Across the Globe. (2011, August 26). Retrieved from Stretch Your Digital Dollar: [|http://digitaldollar.edublogs.org/2011/04/26/skypes-new-education-site-connects-classrooms-across-the-globe][|/]   •   • Teaching Degrees. (2010). 50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom. Teaching Degrees. Retrieved from