Skype in the Classroom

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Skype is a great program to use to incorporate technology in the classroom. This program enables you to use voice interaction with other individuals. Skype is a program that basically gives you the opportunity to make high quality "phone calls" over an internet based technology. Skype is downloadable and can be installed to any computer with access to installing new programs. Safety is very important to remember when using skype in a classroom since you do not know who is accessing the internet these days. A good source to find other schools using the same program is www.epals.org which is an internet source for connecting to other schools which is free and most importantly safe. Another great source is www.skype.com/help/guides/staysecure.html which is an user guide to help you become more educated in using Skype. This program is a great way to communicate with other individuals and get your students interactive experience through technology which is changing everyday.