This video conferencing tool allows educators and students alike to connect with students, classrooms, organizations, an
Skype Course Syllabus COURSE DESCRIPTION Transform your classroom into a 21st century interactive and collaborative learning environment with Skype. This video conferencing tool allows educators and students alike to connect with students, classrooms, organizations, and experts from across the globe. Learn how to schedule, start, and join Skype meetings and be inspired to incorporate Skype into your curriculum with how-to videos, articles, and ideas from real teachers.
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ISTE Teacher Standards
Promote, support, and model creativity and inventiveness using digital tools
Standards: 1a
Engage students in solving authentic problems and exploring real-world issues both individually and collaboratively using digital tools
Standards: 1b, 1d
Use digital resources to inspire creative thinking and to create learning experiences that are relevant and promote student learning, creativity, and selfmanagement of their education
Standards: 2a
Advance my students’ content knowledge by incorporating technological tools into academic curriculum
Standards: 1a, 2a, 2b
Demonstrate fluency in video conferencing and use video conferencing tools to collaborate with students, peers, parents and community members
Standards: 3a, 3b
Model fluency in technology/digital tools while communicating with parents, students and peers, and support learners in doing so, using a variety of digital media and formats
Standards: 3b, 3c
Using digital communication and collaboration tools, model and promote digital citizenship and effective social interactions, and develop cultural understanding and global awareness among educators and learners of diverse cultures
Standards: 4c, 4d
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