Skype-Traveling+the+World+Without+Leaving+the+Classroom

Welcome back to school! Don't worry it is still SUMMER. Just taking a little break during summer vacation to learn something NEW!! During this course we will be using SKYPE to travel around the world without leaving the "Computer Lab".



=Course Outline:=
 * 1) Class Introductions
 * 2) Daily Article Assignment
 * 3) What is Skype?
 * 4) Let's set up our account?
 * 5) Let's share our Skype Id's and test skype out with your classmates.
 * 6) Assignment 1: Research Skype Lessons and create a plan to use one in your classroom
 * 7) Assignment 2: Create your own "Skype from Scratch" Lesson and create a plan to use it in your classroom.
 * 8) Assignment 3: Skype Parent Letter
 * 9) Show and Share your projects.

Daily Article Assignment

 * Every morning an article will be posted. In the appropriate wiki discussion area please post your thoughts on each article. (minimum of 5 sentences)
 * Comment on at least 2 classmate's posts. (minimum of 2 sentences)

**What is Skype?**
Take a look below to see how to create a Skype Account.

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Skype Id
Please share your skype id in the appropriate wiki discussion area. Make a call to a classmate and see how it works.

Research and Find
Using the websites listed below find a skype lesson you would like to use in your classroom. Using the information in the __**Skype:Start to Finish**__ packet, create a Pre-Activity, During Skype Call Activities and Post Activities. Include the website where you found the idea, the grade you teach.



Skype from Scratch
Use your Creative Juices to come up with a Skype conference idea from //scratch.// Using the information in the __Skype: Start to Finish__ packet, create a Pre-Activity, During Skype Call Activities and Post Activities or create your own pre, during and post worksheet from //**scratch**////!//

Skype Parent Letter
Every school has an Acceptable Use Policy when it comes to technology. Many of these AUP's discuss photos on school websites, etc. To be safe, let's create our own Skype Parent Letter. Create it for your "Skype from Scratch" lesson plan. Remember to discuss specific information about the project. Sample Letter 1

Show and Share
Please share your 2 projects with the class. Maybe you will be able to correspond with someone in this CLASS next school year. Remember! I am ALWAYS available to set up a project.

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