Introducing Skype in the classroom
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SKYPE IN THE CLASSROOM
A PRODUCT INNOVATION & SERVICE DESIGN COMPANY
MAKING STUFF
USEFUL FEATURES
“SKYPE WANT TO CREATE AN ONLINE SERVICE THAT SHOWCASES AND INSPIRES THE USE OF SKYPE
IN CLASSROOMS”
WE LOVE MAKING PRODUCTS
MAKE SOMETHING SIMPLE - FAST
HACKING OTHER TOOLS
George MayoMiddle school language arts teacher in MarylandPioneer in technology and educationEnthusiastic about helping the project
Dan SutchFutureLab :: innovation in educationIn-depth knowledge of education & technologyOpen to ongoing involvement in project
Lisa ReidFutureLab :: innovation in educationIn-depth knowledge of education & technologyOpen to ongoing involvement in project
Tracy Peterson Technology teacher in Iowa, USAHas introduced her classes to initial Skype sessionsKeen to collaborate and extend usage of Skype
LEARN FROM PIONEER TEACHERS
A rich directory that connects teachers and makes it easy to find Skype-related resources.
The service teachers want
Teacher community
Findquickly
Shareeasily
DEFINE THE SIMPLEST INTERACTION
SKETCH UP IDEAS
D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 2
Launch and learn from an MVP Validate new features Tuning and acquisition
DESIGN EVOLUTION
We promote all partner activity, through a growing network
46,000Facebook fans
20,000Twitter followers
SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH
As of September 2012
36,700 educators signed up
216 countries represented 25,200
contact requests sent between members
2,000 collaborative projects created
62 languages represented
880 resources shared
AUNG SAN SUU KYI SPEAKS TO 3,000 STUDENTS VIA SKYPE
ILLUSTRATOR MIKE ARTELLJOINS A CLASSROOM IN OREGON
EXPLORER MARK WOOD
SANTA VISITS KEY STAGE 1FROM NORTH POLE
LIVE FROM HOUSE OF LORDS
LIVE DEMO AT IWE
LIVE DEMO AT IWE
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THERE ARE LOTS OF LIBRARIANS AND AUTHORS ALREADY USING SKYPE
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GET STARTED?
1. DOWNLOAD SKYPE (FOR FREE) 2. CHECK YOUR MICROPHONE AND WEBCAM ARE WORKING 3. CREATE AN ACCOUNT4. HAVE A CALL!
ANY QUESTIONS?