Why Web Conferencing? by Jim Ekrut

Worldwide Skypeathon by N. C. elementary school

james_ekrut — 2017-04-11 20:28:20 UTC

Microsoft Skypeathon 2015

james_ekrut — 2017-04-11 20:32:18 UTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAwNPdBvYwA

james_ekrut — 2017-06-06 14:04:23 UTC

connect with authors
life after high school
careers
virtual college visits
see others from same grade level

we can connect with composers

2017-06-07 18:26:16 UTC

Connect with Community Agencies

2017-06-07 18:27:02 UTC

Our class can collaborate with another classroom in our district that is learning the same content.

2017-06-07 18:27:07 UTC

I would like to skype with authors.

2017-06-08 13:39:25 UTC

As a librarian, students can skype with authors or with an expert in an area they are researching

2017-06-08 13:39:38 UTC

My class can talk to an expert when we cover various topics in Science.

2017-06-08 13:39:39 UTC

We can have an author chat.
We can talk to other classes on campus to collaborate ideas.

Connect with people around the world to learn how they live and what their lives are like.

2017-06-08 13:39:43 UTC

2017-06-08 13:39:49 UTC

To connect with other classrooms in the state, other states, and other countries.

2017-06-08 13:39:50 UTC

I would love for my students to be able to exchange ideas with other students around the world.

2017-06-08 13:40:27 UTC

Web conferencing gives students the opportunity to connect with others outside the classroom- authors, different professionals, even students in other classes in the same city or school building.

I would like to connect with other teachers and classes around the world.

2017-06-08 13:40:32 UTC

The Fast Way to Explore

2017-06-08 13:40:39 UTC

Meet new cultures, explore new places practice our language and listening skill with the world.

I would use this technology to have my students visit other countries for Social Studies, learn about plants and animals for Science and be able to visit places they would not be able to visit to learn from others.

2017-06-08 13:40:55 UTC

Parent Conferencing

2017-06-08 13:41:38 UTC

This could be used to reach parents who are unable to come during school hours or who are out of the town/country and a teacher wants to visually connect with them about their child's learning.

share experiences with different classrooms

2017-06-08 13:41:42 UTC

I would like to use it during Christmas around the world.

2017-06-08 13:41:56 UTC

See how other people teach the same subject+

2017-06-08 13:42:07 UTC

Engaging

2017-06-08 13:42:20 UTC

Students are going to love meeting and talking and listening to new people

Learning Science, talking to astronomers, African safari

2017-06-08 13:42:44 UTC

Debbie

2017-06-19 18:14:00 UTC

Excited to use Skype or Zoom

Jim E.

james_ekrut — 2017-06-19 18:14:00 UTC

Gladys

2017-06-19 18:14:02 UTC

Looking forward to learn how to Skype with Coppel ISD Mr. Burrows class on the Texas Counties project.

Tracy

2017-06-19 18:14:02 UTC

I am so excited to begin to use all the different technology that I have learned about so far this summer.

Katherine

2017-06-19 18:14:12 UTC

Seems like it would be fun to do.

Pamela

2017-06-19 18:14:15 UTC

What a great experience for all students and their whole school!

Lisa

2017-06-19 18:14:25 UTC

Connect with other schools in districts, state, etc. Maybe meet an author and ask a question about their book.

Engaging way for students to learn

2017-06-19 18:14:57 UTC

students would be able to communicate with others in their district, state, other countries... like a mini field trip

This is a great idea to share different oppinions

2017-06-19 18:14:59 UTC

Jim E.

james_ekrut — 2017-06-22 18:09:03 UTC

I like web conferencing because....

Carmen

2017-06-22 18:09:05 UTC

Good for connecting with other students around the world.

J

2017-06-22 18:09:05 UTC

I love the kids enthusiasm. Lots of organization and planning.

Yuri

2017-06-22 18:09:09 UTC

The students become engaged in their learning. It gives a one of a kind experience for them to discover the world.

Hollie G

2017-06-22 18:09:25 UTC

This would give kids opportunities to meet people from other countries and cultures. It is engaging, it helps with communication skills, and it develops their social skills, too.

Barbara

2017-06-22 18:09:30 UTC

I think it would be great to connect to other classrooms so that we can learn from each other

Penny

2017-06-22 18:10:02 UTC

I like how students can collaborate with professionals or students across the globe.

Nettie S

2017-06-22 18:12:31 UTC

It's amazing that a dedicated teacher would use her knowledge of technology to help her students experience learning from around the world.

Alexis

gross_history — 2017-06-22 18:13:06 UTC

WOW. The kids were so enthusiastic about their experience. But SLEEP though!

Carmen

2017-06-22 18:13:12 UTC

This is so interesting! It would take a lot of parents involvement. The students benefit from meeting others.

Tracy

2017-06-22 18:13:16 UTC

we can meet others just like us as well as others who are totally different from us. I'd love to have my volleyball team conference with another volleyball team somewhere-especially after a loss

TAP

2017-06-22 18:13:25 UTC

Students can learn about other countries and interact with students. Teach cultures to other students and learn about social skills.

Great opportunity to meet students from other schools, cities, or countries.

2017-06-22 18:15:21 UTC

Great way to share and communicate

2017-06-22 18:17:12 UTC

Awesome way to share and learn from others!