Skype Links

Using Skype in the Classroom

Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom - If you would like to use Skype in education, then this website is a must-read! This article contains 50 ways to use Skype in the classroom. They truly are awesome!

Global Voices - This site contains examples of successful interactive podcasting and VOIP exchange projects.

How to Use Skype in the Classroom - This is an article with ideas on how to use Skype in the classroom.

Bringing Composers into the Classroom with Skype - This article contains an example of how a music teacher made his classroom come alive with Skype.

Getting Started with Skype in the Classroom - This article has a general overview of Skype and shares ideas on how to get started using Skype in the classroom.

Synchrononous Learning Environments - This is an article on promoting learning in a synchronous environment.

French Class Using Skype - This is a slideshow of how a French class practiced their language skills with people in France.

Skyping Experts - This is an article on bringing experts into the classroom via Skype.

Skype Presentations - This website has wonderful presentations on using Skype in Education.

Classroom 2.0 Skype Ideas - Classroom 2.0 has some great ideas from teachers on how they use Skype in the classroom.

Skype Tutorials

http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/skype

http://edtechteacher.org/skypetutorial.html

http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2006/10/using-skype-in-classroom-or-just.html

Finding People with whom to Skype

Skype Directory - This is a directory of educators who want to connect their classrooms with other classrooms.

Epals - Connect with individuals or with classrooms.

Another Skype Directory - Skype wiki with directory

Skype Discussion Board - Skype community discussion board for using Skype to learn a second language.

http://www.skype.com/help/guides/staysecure.html - Staying secure with Skype user guide.

http://www.skype.com/help/faq/privacy.html - Skype Privacy FAQ.