Technology in the K-12 Classroom

1. Technology in the K-12 Classroom Skype Podcasting Email

2. SKYPE • Founded in 2003 • Available in 27 languages • VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) • Free internet phone calls to other Skype users on the computer http://www.skype.com • CAUTION: SkypeOut and SkypeIN!

3. Skype Safety • Do not use your real name. • Do not share your complete profile. • Do not use names that could be misunderstood. • Do not SkypeOut. • http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7610864481757219171

4. Podcasting • Name coined by former MTV host Adam Curry. • Combination of the words “i-pod” and “broadcasting.” • The idea at its roots is a web based radio show that can be accessed at anytime. • All you need to create a podcast is a microphone, computer, and audio editing software.

5. Creating a Podcast • Preproduction • Creating your script, determining audience, and length • Recording • Using a microphone to record audio clips • Postproduction • Edit and organize your audio clips • Publishing • Access web server and upload your file http://www.learninginhand.com/podcasting/create.html

6. Podcasting Resources Common production software: • Acid Music Studio http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/download/step2.asp?DID=621 • GarageBand http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/ • Audacity http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/ Publishing podcasts • Podcast Alley http://www.podcastalley.com/ • iTunes Music Store http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

7. EMAIL • Electronic mail • Developed in 1972 • Began with evolution of the internet • World wide communication • Message exchange • Most widely used application on the internet • utzoo!decvax!harpo!eagle!mhtsa!ihnss!ihuxp!grg (an early form of an email address)

8. Email Tips and Safety • Compose message carefully • Keep messages short • Clear and direct messages are helpful to the reader • Humor may be taken the wrong way so be careful when using it or don’t use it • Proofread • Netiquette • SAFE SURFING, CYBER SAFETY FOR KIDS, INTERNET SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

9. Elementary Reading and Writing Objectives: • Students will use technology to assist in the research of an author study. • Students will use email to make initial contact with author. • Students will use Skype to conduct an interview with author. • Students will use Podcasting to record and present project.

10. Email Your Author • Choose your author • Browse author’s website to find information about author and author’s email address • Send an initial email requesting an interview • Attach a file containing your interview questions in a follow up email • Set up a time to make the phone interview • Email a thank you to your author when interview is finished

11. Interview using Skype • Teacher calls author a prearranged time and date • Student conducts interview through conference call • Rest of the students listen to conference call and take notes to help interviewer • Student thanks author for time

12. Author Podcast • Student creates script for Podcast • Records Podcast and edits audio • Uploads file to web server along with all other podcasts created by our class • Students present podcasts to class through use of Smartboard

13. Technology in the Elementary Classroom • Objectives: • Students will use Skype to connect with another classroom to discuss various community topics • Students will use email to send messages about projects that can be created about their communities • Students will use podcasting to share their projects as a whole

14. Classroom Discussions using Skype • Find a classroom through epals to communicate with • Contact them using Skype • Come to a consensus about times of communications using Skype and email • Have students speak with each other concerning events and happening in their communities

15. Discuss Project using Email • Student email each other to discuss a project to be created comparing and contrasting each others communities • Projects possibilities include newsletter, presentation, or brochure

16. Podcasting the Final Project • Completion of projects • Rehearsing and preparing for the Podcast is the final step in the unit • The classroom will podcast to each other what their completed projects consists of • Set up equipment • Broadcast final projects

17. Technology in the Middle School Objectives: • Students will use email to set up an interview with science professionals. • Students will use Skype to contact and conduct the interview. • Students will use Podcasting to share their projects at a state and/or national science fair.

18. Email Science Professionals • Find a contact person to interview for research. • Email them requesting an interview. • Ask for available dates and times. • Send a copy of the interview questions • Contact them at agreeable time. • Email a thank you after the interview.

19. Interview using Skype • Student calls science professional using Skype • Student conducts the interview using predetermined questions. • Thank you • Suggestions

20. Before the Final Step • Students conduct their investigations. • Analyze their information. • Draw conclusions based on investigation and research. • Create their display. • Then create a podcast.

21. Podcasting saves Money! • Transportation • Hotel accommodations • Food • Chaperones Vs. • Inexpensive microphone • Podcasting software

22. Prepare for competition • Students create photos to display on the computer screen with Podcast • Rehearse Podcast speech • Set up equipment • Create the Podcast • Broadcast their creation

23. Middle School Social Studies Objectives: • Students will use email to learn about the culture of an Eastern Hemisphere country. • Students will use Skype to conduct a video conference with students from said country. • Students will use Podcasting to share their projects with other classes, administration and school board.

24. Email Across the World • Teacher sets up e-pal accounts for students after they choose a country. http://www.epals.org • Student makes initial email to their assigned student introducing themselves. • Student shares background information • Continue emailing throughout unit.

25. Schedule a Video Conference • Using email, the teachers and students will set up a video conference using Skype. • The student will conduct the video conference at the agreed upon time. • Share the video conference.

26. Prepare the Podcast • Each student creates a script to share via Podcast based on their email discussions. • The student will email the script as an attachment to their e-pal to get approval. • Rehearse Podcast script • Set up equipment • Create the Podcast • Broadcast their creation

27. Secondary Math Objectives: • Students will complete a project on comparing standard and metric units of measure. • Students will use email to introduce themselves to their partner from Great Britain. • Students will use Skype to keep up ongoing discussions with students in Great Britain. • Students will use Podcasting to present the different sections of their findings.

28. Emailing Your Partner • Student is assigned a partner • Make initial contact with partner over email • Get to know your partner through a series of emails giving your background • Decide what unit of measure you and your partner will be comparing • Email teacher with your group’s topic

29. Skype Your Partner • Use Skype as a way to keep in touch with your partner • Discuss roles and topic during this time • Set-up meeting times and take into account the time difference

30. Podcast and Your Partner • Each student creates a podcast with their findings • Podcast is published • Student subscribes to podcast and reads partners perspective • Student will review at least 3 other podcasts from his or her class

31. Technology in High School Objectives: The students will use email to make contact with a mentor of their career choice The students will contact their mentor using Skype to discuss the career The students will use Podcasting to broadcast their findings with the College of their choice or their company of trade

32. Email Mentors • Make contact with professional using email • Request day and time for communicating information to each other • Send copy of information that is needed from the professional • Email thank-you after final project

33. Use Skype for Mentor Interview • Students calls career mentor using Skype • The student and the mentor discuss the career choice questions • After satisfied results are achieved then appropriate appreciation is relayed

34. Broadcasting Podcast • Students finalize their information • Student prepare for their broadcast to their college of choice in regards to their interests • Set up equipment • Broadcast

35. References • http://www.wtvi.com/TEKS/05_06_articles/skype-in-the-classroom.html • http://about.skype.com/ • http://coolcatteacher.blogsp • http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7610864481757219171 • http://www.learninginhand.com/podcasting/create.html • www.epals.org • www.livinginternet.com • http://www.indianchild.com/safe_surfing_tips_for_children_1.htm • Ellen Fisher, Justin Nye, Kristina Rider