Thing #3 - Skype

Skype software allows people to talk to and see each other over the Internet. It allows teachers to be brought into the classroom from remote locations.

One of the great things about Skype is the variety of ways it can be used in education. With the video call option, students can have penpals, participate in collaborative projects with students all over the world, asks questions to authors of novels, have experts speak to them, learn about the lives and cultures of different students around the world and more.

Skype allows teachers to monitor their class while they are away, collaborate with other teachers, take students on virtual field trips, communicate with parents, include ill students in daily discussions, and participate in professional development.