Thing #6

Cheryl Oakes wrote a blog on techlearning.com where she mentioned using SKYPE in the classroom. She said her school SKYPES in parents for conferences and students who are medically incapable of attending class. SKYPE--what an awesome tool for the classroom. Since SKYPE is free (and what principal doesn't like that price?)from SKYPE to SKYPE, think of the endless possibilities for an elementary school! We could bring in guest speakers live from their own offices or workplaces. We could use this for anything from science experiments to a study on careers. My mind boggles at the ideas. No permission slips. No bus schedules. No leaving the classroom. Instead, the world could be piped into to us live!