Sometime in the 1980's I remember watching this TV show which predicted how we would be able to have video conversations in the future. Since this was a time where everyone had one of those rotary land-line telephones, I watch with my jaw dropped. Well, video conversations are a reality today and Skype is one of the most popular such software.
I have recently signed up for Skype and enjoy using it. I have connected with family members who live far far away and haven't 'seen' in a decade. I have been in touch with them through facebook, but Skyping is a whole different experience.
My students have video conferenced with NASA and even watched live open-heart surgery through this amazing technology.
Skype can be used to do a group lesson or jeopardy competition between two classrooms at different campuses (What do you think Donna?)
On our campus, when students were reviewing for their technology assessment, students competed with teachers using Skype.
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