Skype

=How to use it:= =Connecting Your Classroom:=
 * You may already have this on //your// computer but people on the //other end// will need it as well:
 * Download Skype - download for Macs
 * Skype for PCs - download for PCs
 * How to Use Skype for OSX - the absolute basics to get you started using Skype on your Mac
 * Tips and Tricks for Skype OSX - the next step in Skype if you've already got the basics down
 * Help for Skype on Windows - find your way around Skype if you are using a Windows based computer
 * FYI - the free version of Skype allows you to text and audio chat with several computers simultaneously while the video chat can only be used between two computers
 * Skype in the Classroom - online community for teachers to connect with other teachers & their classrooms
 * Learning Beyond Walls: 21 Skype Resources - my personal favorite, so many ideas and ways to connect, no matter what your subject area

=Resources for Using Skype in the Classroom=
 * ====Ebook including great techniques for managing Skype in the classroom (pages 51-61)====
 * ====Skype in the Classroom - online community for teachers to connect with other teachers & their classrooms====
 * ====Learning Beyond Walls: 21 Skype Resources - my personal favorite, so many ideas and ways to connect, no matter what your subject area====
 * ====50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom - from the standard ideas to things most people would NEVER think of...great ideas====

Contact Information:
Carol Roth Central York School District Instructional Technology Coach email: croth@cysd.k12.pa.us Skype: croth1 Twitter: rothscience