Skype: Around the World with 80 Schools

Around the World with 80 Schools

"Around the World with 80 Schools" added by Langwitches is a video that explores Skype as a whole. It begins by showing the viewers how to download the program and other tools that enhance the Skyping experience. It then teaches the viewers how to use Skype; for example how to make a call or add someone to your contacts. Once you understand how to obtain and use Skype, it explains the many benefits of Skype.

It's a great tool to use in education. It opens up your classroom walls and creates global and culture awareness. It benefits the students with communication skills, presentation skills, public speaking, exposure to native language speakers, and authentic data. These are just a few examples of how benificial Skype is in the classroom.

It also brings up challenges with using Skype. For example, different time zones, dropped calls, or a bad connection. It gives alternatives if technology were to fail while using Skype. Luckily if there were problems with the visual or audio, Skype also provides an online chat.

Near the end of the video it show examples of students using Skype in the classroom from all around the world. It provides you with a better understanding of how beneficial Skype is to the students education experience.