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Skype for Classrooms

Skype for Classrooms. By Denise M.Walker EDUC 8841 : Diffusion and Integration Technology in Education Instructor: . Speaker Introduces as a voice over: -Speaker Identifies the need for Skype in their educational institution based on the new common core standards

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Skype for Classrooms

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  1. Skype for Classrooms By Denise M.Walker EDUC 8841 : Diffusion and Integration Technology in Education Instructor:

  2. Speaker Introduces as a voice over: -Speaker Identifies the need for Skype in their educational institution based on the new common core standards https://www.georgiastandards.org/common-core/Pages/default.aspx -History of Skype? http://about.skype.com/corporate_factsheet.pdf http://businessideaslab.com/skype-history/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype What is Skype?

  3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4CVbIInVWo How does Skype Benefit the classroom? • Improving student achievement • Improving teacher integration of technology and pedagogy • Teacher’s and students working with their peers around the world • Meeting the new Common Core Standards

  4. Include sample lessons from different subject areas using the new Common Core Standards. How is Skype Used?

  5. Use researched data from the link below. Maturity Rate http://about.skype.com/2007/04/skype_teams_up_with_intel_to_deliver_internet_communications_experience_to_pc_users.html http://about.skype.com/2007/04/skype_teams_up_with_intel_to_deliver_internet_communications_experience_to_pc_users.html

  6. -Use data from link and create circle graph Skype's Rate of Adoption: http://www.marsdd.com/articles/case-study-skypes-rapid-market-leadership/

  7. S - Curve Skype S-Curve 859.8 749 Skype Revenue in Millions 718.9 145 126 79 66 25 2006 Net Revenue 2005 Acquired By Ebay and Revenue 2007 Net Revenue 2010 Net Revenue 2009 Net Revenue 2008 Quarter 4 Revenue 2012 Net Revenue Time

  8. School Leader (Principal/Assistant Principal ) • Learning Focused School Teacher Leaders • Technology Lead Teacher • Technology Committee Change Agents

  9. Must spread the word about the need for this innovation • Must be trustworthy and able to exchange information with the teachers • Must be able to diagnose problems • Must be able to motivate the teachers regarding the use of the innovation and take action • Must prevent discontinuance • Must be able to help the other teachers to become self-reliant and convert to change agents Roles of the change agents to effect positive social change

  10. Innovators! • School Principal • Assistant Principals • Technology Lead Teacher Early Adopters! • School Technology Team • Learning Focused Schools Lead Teacher Innovators and Early Adopters!

  11. School Leaders and Technology Leader must promote the use of the innovation in the classroom. Principal must utilize the technology team to assist with implementation and make teachers aware of the SKPE resources for teachers. Strategies

  12. LaggardsYou may also have some teachers who are not very comfortable with technology Strategies: Divide members of the technology team to assist with any issues and struggles with implementationOffer opportunities for them to observe other teachers using the innovation

  13. Critical Mass? Include Data on how this innovation has already reached critical mass in society

  14. How to reach your Critical mass?Must promote the innovation in a positive wayShow how it is being successful in other schoolsIntroduce it to the Technology Team First and get them on boardYou may have some incentives for teachers implementing the innovation quickly and effectively

  15. Speaker will wrap up by summarizing data and showing Pictures of Skype in use Conclusion

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