COMMUNICATING

 

Here are some resources for helping you use technology communication tools with your students:

 

Skype and ePals Powerpoint Presentation:

 

Resources for Skype

http://www.skype.com:  This program is used to send text, phone calls and video calls to other skype users for free. It also allows you to make local and long distant calls for a reasonable price. 

 

http://wikiskype.pbworks.com/Skype-in-the-Classroom:  Ideas for using Skype in the classroom.

 

 

http://murcha.wordpress.com/2008/12/06/using-skype-in-education/: Example of how to use skype in the classroom for video conferencing.  This also includes maintence tips and discipline strategies.

 

 

 

http://skypeinschools.pbworks.com/: This site is a wiki that gives instructions on how to establish global connections.

 

 

http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2006/10/using-skype-in-classroom-or-just.html: Directions on how to use Skype, and creative ideas for classroom use.

 

 

 

Student E-Mail Resources:

 

http://www.epals.com/: Protected blogs and emails that allow students teachers and school districts to collaberate safely.

 

https://www.gaggle.net: Safe teacher controlled email accounts for students.

 

http://www.hardin.k12.ky.us/res_techn/TEC/integrate/emailnclass.htm: Ideas for using email projects within the classroom.

 

http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/cmis/eval/curriculum/ict/email/: This article explores the educational value of email and applications that may be used within the classroom.

 

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=178: Lesson plan for using epals.

 

 

 

Other Communication Tools/Resources:

 

http://www.blogger.com: This site allows users to create their own blogs in order to share pictures and text.

 

http://www.edublogs.com: This site gives useful links and information that will aid in building teacher blogs and personal websites. It also gives links to obtain useful computer software.

 

http://www.digsby.com: This site is a social networking tool that allows you to stay in touch with friends. It allows instant messaging from one browser, and provides notifications of new emails.

 

http://www.twitter.com: Allows teachers, students, and parents to stay connected by sending and answering simple questions.

 

http://www.facebook.com: A social networking site.

 

 

http://Ning.com: A site where you can create your own networking site. It's really cool because you can limit the features to exactly what you want to use and limit the members to only your students, or open it to the world!

 

 

Edmodo is a tool that allows teachers, students, and parents to communicate.