One of the dangers and delights of the web is how one thing leads to another. Last post, as I was reviewing Mystery Skype resources to share with you, I ended up exploring other Skype lesson resources as well. There were so many, I decided we needed two more posts.
Skype sponsors a Skype in the Classroom site that is full of interesting options. First, take a quick look at the overview.
As is clear from the video, one of Skype in the Classroom’s priorities is helping students become the next generation of philanthropists, through a partnership with very innovative Tom’s shoe company. It offers almost endless options for problem solving and broadening perspectives on the world.
But there are other possibilities as well. You can use Skype to link with authors and storytellers. Or perhaps your students would be more interested in speaking with someone from the tech…
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