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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Journal 9: Playing with Skype (NETS I, III, & V)

Weller, T. J. (2010). Playing with skype. L&L—Learning & Leading with Technology, 37(6), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=March_April_No_6_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4516&ContentID=25508&DirectListComboInd


In this article we look at Skype. The school used Skype to help those who write great music connect with students who bring it to life and the families who are listening. The teacher brought composers to live concerts using technology. They used Skype to talk to a freelance musician and licensing agent to an 8th grade music class. He brought in composers and agreed to appear live at the concert via Skype and make the introduction for their pieces before the student ensembles performed them. The teacher believed we should use technology if it’s for a richer educational experience. The composers liked using Skype and use it to direct their explanations about their pieces. Skype makes it possible for educators to seek out experts in their subject areas.

How would this help what careers they want?
Skype would be good to use because we saw in this article that the teacher brought in composers to help the kids in the music class. Other classes could use Skype to talk to other experts and students can consider different careers and see what is included.

Is this hard to set up?
You need a computer with broadband internet connection, data projector, microphones, webcam, and adapters to pump up audio and feed through the sound system and projector screen. Skype is also free to sign up.

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