Warner_Why+Skype?



Because it's FREE! The need for very little TECHNOLOGY or SOFTWARE Digital Collaboration! __**Tami Warner **__ Grade 4/5 Social Studies Teacher ~ Malvern Elementary ~ 17 yrs Instructional Technology Masters ~ University of Akron  Family: Husband ~ John Son ~ John Michael Daughters ~ Jessica and Melissa

The perfect combination of the use of video conferencing and collaborative learning! Common Core worked neatly into a lesson full of activity NEEDED ITEMS.. Skype account computer ~ tablet ~ iPad camera and microphone projector would be nice but not necessary

media type="custom" key="25062434" width="60" height="60" Imagine a place any where on any map... You can take your class there with a few clicks of a button! media type="custom" key="25062606" media type="custom" key="25062658" media type="custom" key="25062686" **__Nets - C __** a. Model and promote strategies for achieving equitable access to digital tools and resources and technology-related best practices for all students and teachers b. Model and facilitate safe, healthy, legal, and ethical uses of digital information and technologies c. Model and promote diversity, cultural understanding, and global awareness by using digital-age communication and collaboration tools to interact locally and globally with students, peers, parents, and the larger community a. Contribute to the development, communication, and implementation of a shared vision for the comprehensive use of technology to support a digital-age education for all students a. Coach teachers in and model design and i mplementation of technology-enhanced learning experiences addressing content standards and student technology standards a. Model effective classroom management and collaborative learning strategies to maximize teacher and student use of digital tools and resources and access to technology-rich learning environments
 * The purpose of this presentation is to show teachers how to use Skype to play a map skills game in which students try and locate the position of another classroom on the map by asking each other yes and no questions
 * Prior contact with the coordinating teacher will assist in preparation for this activity
 * Time needed: approximately 50 minutes
 * Preparation: Discus questions and possible answers, have maps available large/small, sticky notes, dry erase markers, signs, index cards, photographer, video camera and job assignments
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** __<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">More Info... __ ** <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">https://education.skype.com/users https://sites.google.com/site/skypershello/home/links/mysteryskype http://pernillesripp.com/2011/10/25/so-you-want-to-do-mystery-skype http://www.aea1.k12.ia.us/en/school_technology/connected_classroom/mystery_skype <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">http://edtech.jcisd.org/september-challenge.htmlhttps://blog.discoveryeducation.com/blog/2013/10/22/mystery-skype