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Skype is a free download, easy to use instructional tool that provides boundless opportunities for authentic teaching and learning (support.skype.com; Lynch, 2016).

Skype can be used on mobile phones, tablets, or the computer. It makes free videos and voice one-to-one, and group calls (Lynch,2016).

Skype enables the world's conversations (Lynch, 2016).

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Skype in the Visual Arts (Grade 9) classroom

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Skype in the Visual Arts (Grade 9) classroom

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1)Take a Virtual Field Trip: The class will go on a virtual field trip to the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa via Skype.

2) Share a Project:  Students have been working on a special project? They get a chance to show and share their project with a distant class on Skype.

3) Put on a Performance: Student interpret a piece of artwork through dance and music. Student get the opportunity to perform to a unique audience via Skype!

4)  Interview an Expert:  Invite an expert to speak with the class on the topic, "The Art of Printmaking".  Then, conduct a Q and A session after.

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1)  Ask students to install Skype on their computer. and have their webcam, speakers, and microphone ready also.

3)  Have them add themselves and their person as Skype contacts.

4)  Run a test call to ensure everything is working properly.

5)  Outline a plan and discuss logistics with Skype contact.

6)  Talk with students about the expectations and procedures beforehand.

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The TPACK model can guide teachers to incorporate technology into teaching and learning, whereas, the SAMR model works as a framework for teachers to reflect on how technology is used instead of relying on the model to redesign the lesson.

SAMR, redefinition, allow for the creation of new tasks previously inconceivable.

TPACK, technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK) allow for understanding how to use digital tools as a vehicle to the learning outcomes and experiences you want.

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Episodic series of digital audio or video files which a user can download to listen.

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Podcast in the Classroom (an instant hit)

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Podcast in the Classroom (an instant hit)

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According to educator, Josh Allen, "podcasts push students to collaborate and have academically rigorous conversations around text".

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 Why podcasting is important in today's classroom?

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 Why podcasting is important in today's classroom?

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Answer:

To connect students to an authentic audience.

Allows students to share their thoughts with a wide variety of listeners beyond the classroom.

Being able to share their voice could have a positive effect on students’ feelings of recognition and belonging in the school community.

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The SAMR model can help teachers think about the role of technology in supporting learning. Good classroom practice and how the SAMR framework fits into all this, is to substitute by replacing traditional activities and materials. For example, replacing in-class lectures and paper worksheets with digital audio file, like podcast. Where there is no substantial change to the content, just the way that it is delivered.

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Increase motivation and engagement of students using Skype in the classroom.

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Tips to get your podcast going in the (Grade 10) classroom

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Tips to get your podcast going in the (Grade 10) classroom

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Ask students what they are interested in.
Student will brainstorm creative ideas then identify topic of interest.
Student will plan by researching and developing their topic. Student will record on a device like the Chromebook, tablet, cellphone, or a computer.
Student will then share via a collaborative slide deck (For example, PowerPoint or Google Slides).

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Empower students voice during class conversations and honour their choice in media form and content distribution.