Weller, T. (2009-2010). Playing with skype. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(6), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=March_April_No_6_1&Template=Memb...
The author of this article is a music teacher who wanted to bring live concerts to his music students. He got together with his colleague and came up with a brilliant idea to use Skype in order to connect his music students with live concerts. Then he goes on to describe the minimal equipment that was needed in order to make the connection possible. Then the author contacted three important figures in the music field. His students were going to play pieces of music that were composed by those three musicians who agreed to have a live appearance at the concert via Skype and introduce their pieces of music before the students played them.
The author then describe the great success that was made possible by Skype which was a free service. It is an experience he highly recommended for all the educators who can connect with experts in the same fields and contribute to enrich their students' experiences and knowledge.
How would I use Skype in my classroom?
As a multiple subject teacher, I will have the opportunity to talk to experts in different fields who can contribute to the enrichment of my students and their experience. I can see myself also getting in touch with other older retired teachers and educational experts anywhere in the world who can advice me on how to become a better teacher and get their opinions on different subjects.
Do I think students will like the idea of connecting with other experts through Skype?
I believe that students will absolutely love it. To a lot of them, this would be the first time they would have heard of such a technology. I think connecting live with others through audio and visual means will leave a big impression on my students and will help solidify their knowledge.
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