skype for the classroom
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Skype for the classroom
The Education Group @ W.R. Berkley Innovation LabNew York University Stern School of Business
iLabEdThe Education Group @ The W.R. Berkley Innovation Lab partners with the Stern faculty and academic groups in the exploration of new models of teaching and learning.
iLabEdEducation @ W.R. Berkley Innovation Lab
• Workshops• Grants• Consulting
SkypeFor The Classroom
DESIGN: Build in Interaction, Preparation
PEOPLE: Guests(s), Students, and Professor
TECH: Skype, Camera, Audio
Skype — An Educational Tool
Bring new perspectives into the classroom.
• Competing theories• Experts from outside of field• Practitioners
Skype/Web VideoConference
• Expose students to professionals • Students interact with experts. • Add diversity to the class
discussion and dialogue.• Avoid the time and expense of
travel.• Consider the roles of the guest
speaker, students, and professor.
Skype ExamplesGuest Speakers• Skype in guest speakers from
across the country for easy communication
Experts and mentors• Students can directly Skype in
with experts or mentors and share files/documents
zDESIGN+PEOPLE
Good Use CasesIndividual students asking questions
Student-centered interaction; Peer observation
Professor engages Guest - InterviewOpportunity to explore expertise
Multiple GuestsVariety, contrast
Individual Student Questions
• In class Q&A• Individual mentorship• How would you have students prepare?
Professor Interview
• Question type? • Preparation?
Multiple Guests• Experts• Colleagues• Former students• Possible uses?
Poor Use CasesOne- way communication
Long LecturesNo interaction
Guests who are not engagingWhere to look? Conferences, Online Video PresenceColleagues
zTHE TECH
Connecting Video Audio
Multiple Callers
Screen - Presentation
Common PitfallsTechnology
• Can’t connect• Skype updates• No Skype name
• Video not working• Audio not working• Operating system updates
Common PitfallsCamera / Audio Set-Up
• Positioning• Range of movement• Tripod
Common PitfallsPreparation
• Management of the experience• Roles not defined
zEDUCATION
GROUP
Planning and Execution• Consult on Design• Advise on Planning• Assist with Tech Prep
2 weeks prior• ID your speaker• Ensure you have the right tech• Ensure your speaker has the right tech• Let us know• Get a phone # for your guest• Schedules a test call with us and guest
in the room you’ll be teaching
The day of• Confirm with your speaker• Verify room and tech setup• Connect early
DESIGN: Student Centered, Interaction, Planning
PEOPLE: Experts, Questioners, and Guides
TECH: Equipment, Software, Video, Sound
Review: Skype as Teaching Tool
