Journal # 4

Weller, T. (2010). Playing with Skype. Learning and leading with education, 37(6), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3720092010/MarchAprilNo6/L_L_March_April_2010.htm


I love the idea of skpe! I have been using skype for the last year to communicate with relatives that live across the country. When my grandfather was in the hospital we streamed my cousins entire wedding so that he could be a part if it. She got to speak with him during the wedding and he could see and hear everything! I think incorporating this technology in the classroom is a great idea. It is more cost effective to Skpe with another professional that can enhance your lesson rather then having them come into the classroom. This is relatively cheap and easy to use and would be a great tool for teachers. I think that students would benefit and would buy in to their learning!

Could a physical education teacher use skype in the classroom?

I think that this could definitely be using in a physical education setting. Teachers could have professional athletes or nutrition expects to talk and interact with the students. Students would enjoy this type of interaction and it would be different from the day to day regular activities.

Would teachers have to get parent permission to use this type of technology?

I think that this all depends on the district you are working in. But it is a good idea to get parent permission in the beginning of the school year when all the paperwork is handed out. If you send out news letters each month you can also let parents know that a speaker will be coming that month and give information about them