Skype
Skype is a software application that allows users to communicate with
each other via voice calls over the internet. It was established in 2003 and is
now one of the largest and most used software’s in the world, with over 30
million users worldwide.
Although Skype is mainly used for communication amongst friends, it is
also an essential learning tool within the classroom. Skype is used in global
education projects, where a learner is able to communicate with another learner
to learn his/her language. This in turn develops the language skills of the
learner and allows him/her to practice these new languages with his peers.
Students are able to talk to other students, sharing ideas and also to talk to
experts. This offers an immediate way to help students discover new languages,
cultures and ideas without leaving the classroom. It creates an exciting
experience for the learners which will inevitably promote interactive learning
as well as achieving better marks.
“Skype in the classroom” is also used by teachers who will be able to
gather information from other teachers or experts around the world. This in
turn brings together an international teaching community. All teachers need to
do is create a profile which shows their interests and a project will be created.
Projects are a way for teachers to find information on a specific learning
activity. You can browse through projects or search by keyword, which makes it
easy for teachers to share expertise and collaborate on the projects.
Skype is a fun yet effective learning tool in which students and
teachers around the world will benefit from.
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