tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546375565096225819.post8052922341036300476..comments2023-02-20T04:21:47.390-05:00Comments on History Curriculum - Integration of Technology in the Classroom: Monitoring My GAME Plan ProgressMrs. Carchidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332353260675567128noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546375565096225819.post-21716375215856634082012-09-30T22:43:22.616-04:002012-09-30T22:43:22.616-04:00I like your idea about using Skype and have a comp...I like your idea about using Skype and have a completely different perspective on the Second World War. You might try to use your own computer and then project the conferenc on the screen, as long as you have the permission from the school. I can't download any type of sofware on school computers because an administrator password is needed and the tech department is taking a bit to install anything. Nonetheless, I do bring my own laptop and avoid all the headache associated with dowloading software. Sergio Fedoroffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10284178546026664510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546375565096225819.post-65405974823731111672012-09-30T22:17:51.683-04:002012-09-30T22:17:51.683-04:00Is there anyway the school could unblock Skype for...Is there anyway the school could unblock Skype for you so you can complete this activity? I understand the potential risks involved with Skype, but there are risks with the internet itself and we cannot hide students from these incredible resources. Teachers must help students learn how to properly use these resources, not pretend like they do not exist. I hope you can overcome these complications because this sounds like a great lesson. Good luck!<br /><br />-Alexander D. Veltz <br />AVP4MVPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919762938739784085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546375565096225819.post-81258756864563111292012-09-29T20:36:48.825-04:002012-09-29T20:36:48.825-04:00Deborah,
Your project is certainly ambitious. I as...Deborah,<br />Your project is certainly ambitious. I assume you and Valentina said discussed the technologies she has access to. Do either of you have smart phones that offer FaceTime? I would image not, but many times libraries (USA) offer to loan out laptops and other media devices. I'm wondering if Valentina has investigated this option in her city. <br />If she could record herself and export the file on a DVD, your students could 'meet' her through this venue. They could in turn be recorded asking her questions and filming your classroom as a visual for her to watch.<br />I know this does not work 'in the moment' and maybe you have investigated these older means of communicating, but until the Skype situation unfolds, your students would still have a great opportunity.<br />I find that many tech tools get talked about in my district, but only a few are implemented. Social networking snafus come up because some students misuse the privilege. Then the tool is blocked at school and everyone is denied access.Mrs. Ruetenikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556288549044899408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546375565096225819.post-49825583755414972402012-09-29T19:43:46.632-04:002012-09-29T19:43:46.632-04:00Hi
I had a couple thoughts:
- does someone have ac...Hi<br />I had a couple thoughts:<br />- does someone have access to a smart phone or ipad that could be used to run the skype program? If so you might be able to project the image on a screen but have students converse through the device.<br /><br />- if you want to get everyone on why not use a chat like interface? I know you loose a little time because of computer lag and typing but this might be a work around that keeps the students involved. Or maybe something like Google Talk<br /><br />- lastly I stumbled across something called RaidCall which is supposed to be a Skype type of application that supports group calling you may want to look at that http://pressreleases.triplepointpr.com/2012/09/26/raidcall-surpasses-10-million-registered-users-with-free-group-chat-software/ <br /><br />However, if it is an issue of opening something on the computer at school that might pose issues to. <br /><br /><br />Good luck - I am looking forward to hearing how things work out.<br />Jenn Cczapphyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11303050452033854702noreply@blogger.com