Scroll down the page and learn how to integrate a webcam with the following:
Skype in the Classroom
Mystery Skype
Literature Discussion Skype
AudioBoom and QR Codes
Recording a Webcam Video
Skype in the Classroom
Mystery Skype
Literature Discussion Skype
AudioBoom and QR Codes
Recording a Webcam Video
Skype--from George Jetson to Your Classroom
The 1962 cartoon The Jetsons showed how George and Jane communicated instantly through linked video monitors. Now, jet-pack 50 years forward and realize that this happens every day via Skype. Armed with an inexpensive webcam, see how this free video conferencing service can expose your students to a world of possibilities.
Planning a Skype experience
Skype ideas worth the hype
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Links to use for Mystery Skype
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use the audio portion of the webcam
Create wonderful booktrailers with your students using the Audio Boom Web 2.0 tool! Once finished, create a QR Code as a link to your audio file that can be added to library books. A great way to integrate technology with your curriculum!
Link to sample projects Step One: Record Book Trailers in AudioBoom Step Two: Create a QR Code of your Audio File using the site QR Stuff. (Watch screencast below to see how easy it is to create one.) Step Three: Print out the QR Codes and tape them securely onto the back of a library book. Students can scan them, listen to the review, and decide if they too want to check out the book. |