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Exploring an emerging technology - skype

Exploring an emerging technology - skype. Making Social Media Come Alive in the Classroom by Jessika Timmons Sheldon Jordan Herma Meade EDD 7914. Exploring an emerging technology - skype. Order of Presentation Skype The ASSURE Model The Project Analysis Standards

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Exploring an emerging technology - skype

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  1. Exploring an emerging technology - skype Making Social Media Come Alive in the Classroom by Jessika Timmons Sheldon Jordan Herma Meade EDD 7914

  2. Exploring an emerging technology - skype Order of Presentation • Skype • The ASSURE Model • The Project • Analysis • Standards • Strategy, Technology, Media, Materials • Utilizing Technology, Media, Materials • Requiring Learner Participation • Evaluating and Revising • Enhancement Activities • Conclusion

  3. skype • A voiceover service and software application • Initially released to the public in August 2003 • Allows communication by voice, video, and instant messaging • Well known for its videoconferencing feature • Now owned by Microsoft • Used in educational settings to share information between separated parties

  4. The assure model • Presented by Smaldino, Lowther, & Russell • Provides framework for effective use of technology and media in the classroom • Each letter indicates a step in the process • A- Analyze learners • S – State standards and objectives • S – Select strategies, technology, media and materials • U- Utilize technology, media and materials • R- Require learner participation • E- Evaluate and revise

  5. The project • Conducted in the Kindergarten class of Jessika Timmons in Fort Lauderdale • A third-grade class was used as partners to the kindergarten students • The ASSURE Model was used in engaging students in a science learning activity on gardening • Skype was used to encourage discussion between the two classes • The evaluation of the session highlighted some adjustments that would be made in future Skype sessions

  6. The project – applying the assure model

  7. The project – applying the assure model

  8. The project – applying the assure model

  9. The project – applying the assure model

  10. The project – applying the assure model

  11. The project – applying the assure model

  12. Enhancement activities • Herma Meade used Skype to share the conduct and results of the project with two superintendents • The activity was fully endorsed, taking into account the adjustments proposed in the evaluation. • Sheldon Jordan used Skype to collaborate with another class in the Broward County School District to discuss citizen responsibility • The activity was well received by his students. It was very engaging, and he plans to use Skype for future lessons in his classroom.

  13. Suggested website SKYPE in the Classroom – FREE!!!! https://education.skype.com/ • Search scheduled Skype lessons on various subjects • Teachers can create classes to teach • Learn from experts around the world and create new learning experiences

  14. conclusion • Skype has been confirmed in this activity to be of great potential in enhancing instruction at the kindergarten and elementary levels. • The stage has been set for exploring further possibilities for using the application, engaging personnel at other levels of the education system.

  15. references Smaldino, S. E., Lowther, D. L. & Russell, J. D. (2012). Instructional technology and media for learning. Boston MA: Pearson.

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