Skype in the K-12 Classroom: Collaborate, Communicate and Innovate! :Skype in the K-12 Classroom: Collaborate, Communicate and Innovate! Kevin Jarrett Technology Facilitator, K-4 Northfield Community School, Northfield NJ Twitter: @kjarrett | Email: kjarrett@ncs-nj.org Blog: http://www.ncs-tech.org Skype: kevin.jarrett Image credit: Stephen G. Eick http://bit.ly/35lSAQ


Quotable :"What would happen if the chalkboard was transformed into a ‘window on the World?’“ - RL, The Golden Fleece Wiki Quotable Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/funkybug/1538454520/


Classroom Window on the World :3 Classroom Window on the World Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/technolote/2178274470/


Is this you? :Is this you? Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ogimogi/2990877511/


I get it.Really. I do. :I get it.Really. I do.


Skype is … so: :Skype is … so: Easy Useful Powerful Connective Constructive Transformational ... and FUN Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20494722@N00/151080481/ Once you try it, it will be your new favorite technology tool!


Agenda :7 Agenda What Skype is Why you need it How to get started LIVE DEMO


Parking Lot(s) :Parking Lot(s) NEW TO SKYPE? CLICK HERE:http://bit.ly/skype-newbies EXPERIENCED SKYPIST? CLICK HERE:http://bit.ly/skype-users Comments? Questions? Ideas?


What Skype Is… :9 What Skype Is… Free videoconferencing software for PC & Mac Also: text chat, file transfers Worldwide, multilingual A social network: 521,000,000 users as of Q2 2009* Allows “screen sharing” * Schonfeld, E. (n.d.). Skype Hits 521 Million Users And $185 Million In Quarterly Revenue . Retrieved October 29, 2009, from http://bit.ly/39fNk5


Why you need it :10 Why you need it At School Easiest/cheapest way to connect your class to the outside world Great for Personal Learning Networks At Home Connect with Friends & Family Skype Phones


Why you need it :Why you need it


Why you need it :Why you need it Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fncll/145149271/ Because NOT COLLABORATING… …is NOT an OPTION


Connecting :Connecting Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/2755743456/


Oprah Skypes! :Oprah Skypes! Image credit: http://share.skype.com/sites/en/2009/05/20/Oprah Winfrey meets Josh Silverman on Skype.jpg


How to get started :15 How to get started Install a webcam Download: http://skype.com Create account, sign in Make a test call Search for, add Skype contacts Start Skyping! * Built-in webcams on laptops work GREAT!


globalexplorers.wikispaces.com :16 globalexplorers.wikispaces.com http://globalexplorers.wikispaces.com


NCS Grade 3 Immigration Wiki :NCS Grade 3 Immigration Wiki 3rd Grade Immigration Project @ my school


Skype in Schools Wiki :Skype in Schools Wiki http://skypeinschools.pbworks.com


50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom :50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom http://bit.ly/skype50ways


K-12 Considerations :K-12 Considerations Firewalls Static IP Video AUP HAVE A PLAN Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wfryer/249927484/


Multi-chat Alternatives :Multi-chat Alternatives Software http://www.oovoo.com/ No software http://www.tokbox.com/ http://tinychat.com/ http://flashmeeting.e2bn.net/


LIVE DEMO! :LIVE DEMO! Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shutter/105497713/ Someone in the audience is going to sign up for Skype … right now!


Thank You | Wrap-Up | Q&A :Thank You | Wrap-Up | Q&A http://bit.ly/23skidoo (workshop evaluation)