I actually started my skype account in September before my younger sister left home to go to England for 6 months. It's always a trip to talk to her in jolly ol' England! The first time we talked she showed me around the place she was staying at and I even got to see some of the grounds and outside areas of the compound! I can definitely see using this tool in the classroom for worldwide communications. It would be so cool to have your students possibly see a little of where they are studying about, as long as you know a person from that area of course!
More recently, last Friday I had a party at my house for Halloween. A good friend who lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan obviously wasn't able to attend, so we all skyped her and showed her around the house to see all the decorations and costumes. It was neat because she got to be a part of the party and it was also nice to be able to see her new apartment that she is living in too!
I know it's going to take me a little time to get used to the whole video thing, but for friends and family that aren't living next door, this is so much more interactive than just calling them on the phone!
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