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Beyond the Classroom with Skype
Josh Allen
Instructional Technology Facilitator
Papillion-La Vista Public Schools




http://weblist.me/Edad-tech-conference
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wrichard/3721335853/in/faves-27291024@N02/
Why Skype?
Why Skype?

•Expand your Professional Learning Community (PLC) or
 Personal Learning Network (PLN)
Why Skype?

•Expand your Professional Learning Community (PLC) or
 Personal Learning Network (PLN)

•Bring the world into your classroom
Why Skype?

•Expand your Professional Learning Community (PLC) or
 Personal Learning Network (PLN)

•Bring the world into your classroom


•Add more relevance to your rigor
Why Skype?

•Expand your Professional Learning Community (PLC) or
 Personal Learning Network (PLN)

•Bring the world into your classroom


•Add more relevance to your rigor


•Make your educational life easier
Skype Facts
Skype Facts

• Software download is free at www.skype.com
Skype Facts

• Software download is free at www.skype.com

• Free computer to computer calls
Skype Facts

• Software download is free at www.skype.com

• Free computer to computer calls

• Option to instant message, audio call, or video call
Skype Facts

• Software download is free at www.skype.com

• Free computer to computer calls

• Option to instant message, audio call, or video call

• Share your screen
Skype Facts

• Software download is free at www.skype.com

• Free computer to computer calls

• Option to instant message, audio call, or video call

• Share your screen

• Can call landline and mobile phones for a fee
Skype Facts

• Software download is free at www.skype.com

• Free computer to computer calls

• Option to instant message, audio call, or video call

• Share your screen

• Can call landline and mobile phones for a fee

• Download the Skype app to your mobile phone and “Skype” for free
Skype Facts

• Software download is free at www.skype.com

• Free computer to computer calls

• Option to instant message, audio call, or video call

• Share your screen

• Can call landline and mobile phones for a fee

• Download the Skype app to your mobile phone and “Skype” for free

• To use Skype, both you and the person you want to call have to have an
  account
Accessories
Accessories

• Microphone - built-in computer mic works fine; “professionals” sometimes
  use headsets
Accessories

• Microphone - built-in computer mic works fine; “professionals” sometimes
  use headsets


• Webcam (external = $35-90+) for video calls - make sure it has a microphone
  built into it
Accessories

• Microphone - built-in computer mic works fine; “professionals” sometimes
  use headsets


• Webcam (external = $35-90+) for video calls - make sure it has a microphone
  built into it


• Call recording
Accessories

• Microphone - built-in computer mic works fine; “professionals” sometimes
  use headsets


• Webcam (external = $35-90+) for video calls - make sure it has a microphone
  built into it


• Call recording


   • Mac - ecamm - $20
Accessories

• Microphone - built-in computer mic works fine; “professionals” sometimes
  use headsets


• Webcam (external = $35-90+) for video calls - make sure it has a microphone
  built into it


• Call recording


   • Mac - ecamm - $20


   • PC - Pamela - variety of plans
Skype for PC Screen shot
Skype for PC (beta)   Skype for Mac
Administrator Skype examples
Administrator Skype examples

• “Skype” instead of call
Administrator Skype examples

• “Skype” instead of call


• Interviews
Administrator Skype examples

• “Skype” instead of call


• Interviews


• Go to meetings
Administrator Skype examples

• “Skype” instead of call


• Interviews


• Go to meetings


• Fine tune presentations
Administrator Skype examples

• “Skype” instead of call


• Interviews


• Go to meetings


• Fine tune presentations


• Work through questions from a student or staff member
Teacher Skype examples
Teacher Skype examples

• Parent-teacher conferences
Teacher Skype examples

• Parent-teacher conferences


• Meet with other grade level teams - multi-building PLCs
Teacher Skype examples

• Parent-teacher conferences


• Meet with other grade level teams - multi-building PLCs


• Share student presentations
Teacher Skype examples

• Parent-teacher conferences


• Meet with other grade level teams - multi-building PLCs


• Share student presentations


• Get feedback from an outside source
Teacher Skype examples

• Parent-teacher conferences


• Meet with other grade level teams - multi-building PLCs


• Share student presentations


• Get feedback from an outside source


• Expert or author presentation
Teacher Skype examples

• Parent-teacher conferences


• Meet with other grade level teams - multi-building PLCs


• Share student presentations


• Get feedback from an outside source


• Expert or author presentation


• Read Across America Week
Teacher Skype examples

• Parent-teacher conferences


• Meet with other grade level teams - multi-building PLCs


• Share student presentations


• Get feedback from an outside source


• Expert or author presentation


• Read Across America Week


• Share research you’ve done with students or expert
Other options
Other options

• iChat - Mac only
Other options

• iChat - Mac only


• Oovoo
Other options

• iChat - Mac only


• Oovoo


• Webinar tools - one to many
Other options

• iChat - Mac only


• Oovoo


• Webinar tools - one to many


  • Adobe Connect
Other options

• iChat - Mac only


• Oovoo


• Webinar tools - one to many


  • Adobe Connect


  • DimDim
Starting with Skype
Starting with Skype

•Ask your family
Starting with Skype

•Ask your family

•Develop your PLN
Starting with Skype

•Ask your family

•Develop your PLN

•People you meet here
Starting with Skype

•Ask your family

•Develop your PLN

•People you meet here

•Search for a new contacts by name or email address
Starting with Skype

•Ask your family

•Develop your PLN

•People you meet here

•Search for a new contacts by name or email address

•Have a “bright, shiny object” trial
Thanks for coming!



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Beyond the classroom skype

Editor's Notes

  1. 1. Whether for your team or yourself, Skype is an easy to way learn from a global community 2. You don’t have to be the only expert your kids here from...improve instruction by taking students beyond the 4 walls of the classroom 4. No such guarantees for outside the classroom
  2. 1. Whether for your team or yourself, Skype is an easy to way learn from a global community 2. You don’t have to be the only expert your kids here from...improve instruction by taking students beyond the 4 walls of the classroom 4. No such guarantees for outside the classroom
  3. 1. Whether for your team or yourself, Skype is an easy to way learn from a global community 2. You don’t have to be the only expert your kids here from...improve instruction by taking students beyond the 4 walls of the classroom 4. No such guarantees for outside the classroom
  4. 1. Whether for your team or yourself, Skype is an easy to way learn from a global community 2. You don’t have to be the only expert your kids here from...improve instruction by taking students beyond the 4 walls of the classroom 4. No such guarantees for outside the classroom
  5. Logitech Webcam 9000 - $80, PC only Pamela - basic version records up to 15 minutes for free; most expensive is $30 Skype does have an Accessories page to do some shopping in
  6. Logitech Webcam 9000 - $80, PC only Pamela - basic version records up to 15 minutes for free; most expensive is $30 Skype does have an Accessories page to do some shopping in
  7. Logitech Webcam 9000 - $80, PC only Pamela - basic version records up to 15 minutes for free; most expensive is $30 Skype does have an Accessories page to do some shopping in
  8. Logitech Webcam 9000 - $80, PC only Pamela - basic version records up to 15 minutes for free; most expensive is $30 Skype does have an Accessories page to do some shopping in
  9. Logitech Webcam 9000 - $80, PC only Pamela - basic version records up to 15 minutes for free; most expensive is $30 Skype does have an Accessories page to do some shopping in
  10. After this page show Mac version
  11. 1. See their facial expressions - principals, facilitators - quicker to use Skype than look up and find a number or email 2. Opens up a broader candidate pool w/out costing them money 3. Whether you’re sick or don’t want to travel, you can still sit in on meetings 4. When using the share screen function, you can see exactly what the other person is talking about 5. Can be great for tech troubleshooting or tips
  12. 1. See their facial expressions - principals, facilitators - quicker to use Skype than look up and find a number or email 2. Opens up a broader candidate pool w/out costing them money 3. Whether you’re sick or don’t want to travel, you can still sit in on meetings 4. When using the share screen function, you can see exactly what the other person is talking about 5. Can be great for tech troubleshooting or tips
  13. 1. See their facial expressions - principals, facilitators - quicker to use Skype than look up and find a number or email 2. Opens up a broader candidate pool w/out costing them money 3. Whether you’re sick or don’t want to travel, you can still sit in on meetings 4. When using the share screen function, you can see exactly what the other person is talking about 5. Can be great for tech troubleshooting or tips
  14. 1. See their facial expressions - principals, facilitators - quicker to use Skype than look up and find a number or email 2. Opens up a broader candidate pool w/out costing them money 3. Whether you’re sick or don’t want to travel, you can still sit in on meetings 4. When using the share screen function, you can see exactly what the other person is talking about 5. Can be great for tech troubleshooting or tips
  15. 1. See their facial expressions - principals, facilitators - quicker to use Skype than look up and find a number or email 2. Opens up a broader candidate pool w/out costing them money 3. Whether you’re sick or don’t want to travel, you can still sit in on meetings 4. When using the share screen function, you can see exactly what the other person is talking about 5. Can be great for tech troubleshooting or tips
  16. 3. Outside source - other student or expert on a subject 4. Expert/Author - don’t have to pay travel :) Q & A - Zoo, wetland/watershed experts 5. Rumsey example - ppt Dr. Seuss game 6. Sharing research - Connect Nebraska mention; Skyping different states for information
  17. 3. Outside source - other student or expert on a subject 4. Expert/Author - don’t have to pay travel :) Q & A - Zoo, wetland/watershed experts 5. Rumsey example - ppt Dr. Seuss game 6. Sharing research - Connect Nebraska mention; Skyping different states for information
  18. 3. Outside source - other student or expert on a subject 4. Expert/Author - don’t have to pay travel :) Q & A - Zoo, wetland/watershed experts 5. Rumsey example - ppt Dr. Seuss game 6. Sharing research - Connect Nebraska mention; Skyping different states for information
  19. 3. Outside source - other student or expert on a subject 4. Expert/Author - don’t have to pay travel :) Q & A - Zoo, wetland/watershed experts 5. Rumsey example - ppt Dr. Seuss game 6. Sharing research - Connect Nebraska mention; Skyping different states for information
  20. 3. Outside source - other student or expert on a subject 4. Expert/Author - don’t have to pay travel :) Q & A - Zoo, wetland/watershed experts 5. Rumsey example - ppt Dr. Seuss game 6. Sharing research - Connect Nebraska mention; Skyping different states for information
  21. 3. Outside source - other student or expert on a subject 4. Expert/Author - don’t have to pay travel :) Q & A - Zoo, wetland/watershed experts 5. Rumsey example - ppt Dr. Seuss game 6. Sharing research - Connect Nebraska mention; Skyping different states for information
  22. 3. Outside source - other student or expert on a subject 4. Expert/Author - don’t have to pay travel :) Q & A - Zoo, wetland/watershed experts 5. Rumsey example - ppt Dr. Seuss game 6. Sharing research - Connect Nebraska mention; Skyping different states for information
  23. 1. Family members are a great low stress way to try it out 2. Where do you go to learn now? Find people through your prof organizations. Get on Twitter - always someone willing to say Hi. 3. Ask the person next to you if they’re interested in trying it out 4. The problem with searching by name is it’s a global community. Searching by email is only good if the person has used that email - some are cautious about using district or common email to sign up. 5. Make an initial call just to push buttons to see what happens - 4th grade example from Kali’s class vs Melissa’s
  24. 1. Family members are a great low stress way to try it out 2. Where do you go to learn now? Find people through your prof organizations. Get on Twitter - always someone willing to say Hi. 3. Ask the person next to you if they’re interested in trying it out 4. The problem with searching by name is it’s a global community. Searching by email is only good if the person has used that email - some are cautious about using district or common email to sign up. 5. Make an initial call just to push buttons to see what happens - 4th grade example from Kali’s class vs Melissa’s
  25. 1. Family members are a great low stress way to try it out 2. Where do you go to learn now? Find people through your prof organizations. Get on Twitter - always someone willing to say Hi. 3. Ask the person next to you if they’re interested in trying it out 4. The problem with searching by name is it’s a global community. Searching by email is only good if the person has used that email - some are cautious about using district or common email to sign up. 5. Make an initial call just to push buttons to see what happens - 4th grade example from Kali’s class vs Melissa’s
  26. 1. Family members are a great low stress way to try it out 2. Where do you go to learn now? Find people through your prof organizations. Get on Twitter - always someone willing to say Hi. 3. Ask the person next to you if they’re interested in trying it out 4. The problem with searching by name is it’s a global community. Searching by email is only good if the person has used that email - some are cautious about using district or common email to sign up. 5. Make an initial call just to push buttons to see what happens - 4th grade example from Kali’s class vs Melissa’s
  27. 1. Family members are a great low stress way to try it out 2. Where do you go to learn now? Find people through your prof organizations. Get on Twitter - always someone willing to say Hi. 3. Ask the person next to you if they’re interested in trying it out 4. The problem with searching by name is it’s a global community. Searching by email is only good if the person has used that email - some are cautious about using district or common email to sign up. 5. Make an initial call just to push buttons to see what happens - 4th grade example from Kali’s class vs Melissa’s
  28. Jeff Dicks is a superintendent in Iowa. Quote found on Twitter.