On The FLI ~ TCEA 2017
Preparing Your Students
Ring! Ring! Who's there?
TCEA 2015 Presentation
Materials
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A Skype Account (Free)
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Download Skype to your Computer (Free)
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A Computer with a Camera
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Extra: Logitec Conference Cam
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Maps for each Student
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You can print these in cardstock and laminate for continual reuse, or you can just print out for each student everytime you Mystery Skype.
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Students need to be able to write on his/her map throughout the Mystery Skype.
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Picture and text vocabulary to review before beginning a Mystery Skype.
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Before beginning any video conference, review these few essential reminders.
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"Please Stand Here":Test out your camera and figure out the best place for students to stand when asking a question.
...After a Mystery Skype
Mystery Skype is a great way to connect with classes all around the world. However, it doesn't have to end with a Mystery Skype.
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Have students connect one-on-one to read to one another during literacy.
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Have each class read and share the same book.
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Perform Readers Theater for one another.
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Create math problems to share and solve.
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Using Google Drive, share and edit one anothers work.
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Become Pen Pals or email pals.
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Connect during a science lesson and do a joint science experiment.
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Connect on Twitter.
The possibilities for making a lasting connection are endless. Start small and grow big.
Other Video Conferencing Opportunities
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Check with your region in the Distance Learning Department
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Region 13 has many great opportunities. Sign up to get email notifications.
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Skype Education also has a lot of opportunities and resources