Tool 9: Sharing Info Through Jing & Sype

Jing and Screencast helps students and teachers save time and energy. The students can learn new skills or how to do something via narrated videos and online conversations. I thought about class routines ( from entering the classroom, washing hands, putting up the blocks and books to sharing materials) as I was reading the many uses Jing has to offer educators. I also think these activities will foster more cooperation and sharing among our students. "50 Ways to Use Skype" really opens doors to making new friends in far away places and learning new languages, cultures, and traditions. I liked the idea of story authored read alouds then students asking questions and teacher modeling teacher techniques for the struggling learner. The suggestions for the special needs students gives them opportunities to engage in chat and video mode and addresses inclusion in so many ways. The idea of offering Skype conferencing hours would provide parents an opportunity to understand the academic needs of his child better and connect home and school in more personal and meaningful ways.