This journal was an introduction to skype, for me. I learned what it is and how I can use it in my classroom. It is an innovative way to bring technology and education together.
Weller, T. J. (2010). Playing with skype. L&L—Learning & Leading with Technology, 37(6), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=March_April_No_6_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4516&ContentID=25508&DirectListComboInd=
By Travis J. Weller
Pisano and Weller invited Jason Davis into their music class using Skype. Davis, a musician, talked about copyright laws, the music business, and censorship. In order to make this happen in a classroom some things are needed. The equipment that is needed in order to play with Skype is, a computer with internet, a data projector, at least one microphone, a webcam, some sound adaptors, and a projector screen. It may seem like a lot but almost all of the materials are available at your school though grants. Then go to www.skype.com , sign up and install. It is simple to you and very enriching. Skype gives educators the opportunity to connect with experts and utilize them in their classroom.
Two questions that came to mind were:
1. What is Skype?
According to Wikipedia Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice calls over the internet. I think it’s like chat, because you can see the person on the screen and they can talk to you.
2. Is there a time limit to how long the program will allow you to Skype?
According to Yahoo answers, as long as both parties have Skype there is no time limit, unless one party I overseas, then it tends to cut off after 30 minutes.
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