Skype Response:
I really enjoyed the Skype call with the students. It gave use insight as to what the students felt about our magazines and also gave us advice as to what they would want in a teacher. Also, I feel like they were a little more confident talking to us via Skype than if we had actually been in the classroom. They didn't seem very shy at all, and I think that it because a lot of people have more confidence behind a computer than in real face-to-face interactions.
Skype in Math Class:
I've been searching for some ideas of how to use Skype in a high school math class, and what I've been finding is that teachers like to collaborate at the end of units with another class across the country. It's kind of like this class learns the material, this through Skype, teaches it to another class. It seems like a fun activity! I am also all about projects, so maybe sharing their projects with other classes would be exciting.
Also, I've been seeing that if teachers are absent for the day, they will Skype the classroom and leave turn their video off (obviously if they're sick haha) but leave the audio on, but that way they are being monitored by their teacher and are able to ask questions as need be. That way the substitute doesn't get taken advantage of! I thought that was a great idea. The behavior of the students would be wonderful if they knew that the teacher could see them at all times.
Skype in HS Math Classroom
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