Using Skype

A Librarian at Lake Placid Middle/High School has done a lot of work with Skype and offers these ideas for ways to use it within the classroom.

Example Skype Projects

Some examples of Skype projects that have been implemented in other schools include (but are not limited to):

· Foreign language classes talking with students in other countries

· Science classes discussing research with a renowned scientist

· Literature classes discussing a book directly with the author

· Art classes “visiting” an artist’s gallery

· History classes in different schools comparing historical events in their home states

· Two schools planning a charity event via online Skype meetings

· Teacher professional development seminars

· Music classes “meeting” a particular artist, composer, or conductor

· Health classes debating or discussing teen issues with students in a different part of the country

· Virtual book clubs