RUConnected #71 Skype in the Classroom

Jenny and Lois discuss the use of skype in the classroom.  Jenny recently held the 24 hour skype and makes comments about it.  Lois has used skype for various activities - You can listen in the player below or subscribe to the podcast in iTunes My Place - theme connecting with different schools in Australia to compare and contrast - (Tipperary Station School, Puarumpi School on the Tiwi Islands) - Combined with Google Earth My Place book from Aitken Creek PS Radio Show - Connecting Students and discussing various roles and programs (Mildura West, Epsom PS) Links to Examples Connecting Grade 2 Students exploring My Place http://blps23.global2.vic.edu.au/2014/03/10/skype-with-tipperary/ Flat Classroom Eracism Debate http://www.berwicklodgeps.vic.edu.au/news/international-debating-victory Skype Debating http://loisath.edublogs.org/?s=Skype Skype in the Classroom https://education.skype.com/projects/4449-be-a-part-of-our-student-radio-show 24Hour skype wiki http://24hourskype-mar2014.wikispaces.com