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Joining the Global Community with Skype in the Classroom
• Skype for Good• The role of technology in Education• Why connections are important?• What is Skype in the classroom?• Learning Outcomes • Real-life examples• Connecting Refugees to the world via
Skype• How to get started• Practical tips and tricks
Agenda
Ross Smith,Skype for Good Director
95% of Teachers and 89% of Parents
93% of Teachers and 89% of Parents
85% of Teachers and 80% of Parents
Iro Stefopoulou,Partner Manager, Skype in the Classroom
What is Skype in the Classroom?
• Cultivates communication skills• Promotes Collaboration• Cultivates Critical Thinking• Empowers Curiosity & Creativity• Teaches Empathy • Enhances Students’ Outcomes• Makes Learning Fun & Engaging
Learning Outcomes
Soheir Zaki Abdel-Fattah ,Science Teacher, Egypt
1/18/2018
Rania Ezzat Mohammed,English Teacher, Egypt
Emma Naas,English Teacher, Sweden
How to Get Started
• Device with Internet Connection• Webcam (external or internal)• Projector• Skype Account
• Join the Microsoft Educator Community
• Education.microsoft.com• Visit the SITC Get Started page
• https://aka.ms/sitcgetstarted• Connect with a Classroom
and/or an Expert• Choose and Request a Skype Activity!
• Test your internet connection• Do a test call before your first call• Teach and review Skype etiquette• Be interactive• Expand the Experience• Check the Skype Calendar of Events
• education.microsoft.com/skypecalendar• Follow SITC on Social!
• Twitter: @SkypeClassroom• Facebook: /skypeintheclassroom
• Reach out to us at: [email protected]
• Dive in!
Tips and Tricks
www.skypeintheclassroom.com
Join Skype in the Classroom today!
www.skypeintheclassroom.com