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Skype, a doorway into Authentic Language.

Skype, a doorway into Authentic Language. Benefits of using technology in the classroom. Technology authentically connects students to the world.

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Skype, a doorway into Authentic Language.

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  1. Skype, a doorway into Authentic Language.

  2. Benefits of using technology in the classroom. Technology authentically connects students to the world. Powerful tool to activate and encourage interpersonal communication promoting global understanding and a sense of community without geographical limitations. Impacts and enhances the way students learn. (both ends)

  3. Benefits of using technology in the classroom. Opportunity for the student to interact and communicate meaningfully with a real person in the target language. (Spontaneity and authenticity) It empowers the student with the ownership of a friend. Opportunity to implement other technological tools. (email, social networks, blogs, telephone, texting, etc)

  4. Hear it from the students http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXwU82nfcG0

  5. Get your students ready. Provide skills to handle a conversation. Teach the culture of their Skype-pals.

  6. It all begins with a letter

  7. Getting started • Download Skype from www.skype.com. • Set up a teacher account or a student account. • Protect privacy settings. • Find a partner to collaborate: • Epals a global community http://www.epals.com/ • People to people http://www.ptpi.org/programs/SchoolClass.aspx • Search Google : colegiosprivados (place of your choice) • Skype as a group • Skype individually

  8. “Maclay School” and “ColegioPostel” Skyping. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1HtPAN-A_Q

  9. Things to consider. • Need collaboration and commitment on the other end. • Matching pen pals. • Keep up with the letters. • Additional class time required to coach the writing. • To speed the process of the writing (correspondence gets deep over time) www.tradukka.com • The problem of students moving away. • Promote independence to develop a long-lasting friendship.

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