Skype in the Classroom Sweepstakes

Skype has just announced that are having a sweepstakes to bring celebrities into the classroom via Skype.

Here are more details...

"Skype just announced a new sweepstakes that gives teachers around the world the opportunity to bring Steve Harvey, James Patterson, Jackie Collins, Dylan and Cole Sprouse (Zack & Cody stars), or Twilight’s Tinsel Korey face-to-face with their students via a Skype video call."

Here’s how teachers can enter on Facebook:

• ‘Like’ Skype in the classroom’s Facebook page
• Sign up for Skype in the Classroom (if you are not already a registered member)
• Describe in 150 words or less the ways they currently use or would use Skype in their classroom

For more info click here!!

Skype in the Classroom

Skype in the Classroom is a wonderful project being developed by Skype. It is a portal designed specifically for education to connect teachers and classrooms around the world. There are over 4000 teachers from around the world. This is an ideal place to share resources, find projects, and meet other teachers w/ similar interests.

I highly recommend checking out Skype in the Classroom by clicking here!!

For a more detailed review check out Tech Crunch.

Vodburner

Vodburner is an excellent site that I just found out about for the equally excellent, Free Technology 4 Teachers. This is an application which allows Windows (sorry Mac) users to record & edit Skype calls. As w/ most video editors segments can be altered and transitions can be added.



Vodburner is a Skype users dream which can downloaded by clicking here!