Making global connections “Skype in the classroom” Presented by: Sharell Edwards

What is Skype in the Classroom? It is an online community that enables thousands of teachers to inspire the next generation of global citizens through transformative learning over Skype. https://education.microsoft.com

Skype in the classroom creates global citizens

Why use Skype in the classroom? Encourage Collaborative Skills Develop Global digital citizens Incorporate 21st Century learning Enhance the learning environment Make learning fun!

How does Skype in the classroom transform learning? Virtual Field Trip Skype lessons Skype collaborations Guest Speakers Mystery Skype

Virtual Filed Trips https://education.microsoft.com/skype-in-the-classroom/skype-lessons

Virtual Filed Trips https://education.microsoft.com/skype-in-the-classroom/virtual-field-trips

Virtual Filed Trips https://education.microsoft.com/skype-in-the-classroom/skype-collaborations

Virtual Filed Trips https://education.microsoft.com/skype-in-the-classroom/find-guest-speakers

Virtual Filed Trips https://education.microsoft.com/skype-in-the-classroom/mystery-skype Mystery Skype Connecting Classrooms Around The World

Meet Soheir Zaki

Soheir Zaki

Mystery Skype – Let’s guess Soheir’s location How do you play? Select a leader speaker or take turns guessing Discuss, as a team, questions to ask Ask questions Wait for a yes or no response *Use of a map is essential

How do you get started? Join the network https://education.microsoft.com/ Complete your profile Make Global Connections

Questions?

Contact Information Sharell Edwards A F Adderley Junior High, Nassau, The Bahamas Email: sharell.edwards@afadderley.edu.bs Skype: sarmaly

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