Resources
If you don't already have one, you need to create a Skype account to complete this activity with your class. Watch the quick video below to learn how to create an account.
You will also need to create an epals account for yourself and your class. Watch the video below to learn how.
Needs
In order to participate in this project, teachers will need to reserve either a laptop cart for students to use or the computer lab. My suggestion would be that they would be needed for 3 hours per week. This would include time for researching, note-taking, e-mailing, and working on their presentation. This project will take place over four weeks, so as a teacher participating, I will look at the computer lab sign up and make sure that I have signed up throughout the four weeks to make sure that I can meet the needs of the project.
It is also important to make sure that teachers have set up their students' epal account and e-mail addresses so that students have them ready to go. Since students will be e-mailing each other at least 4 times, the e-mails should be ready to go.
There is also an option to skype with the other class. This will be done on a class by class basis. If timing works out for both classes, students can meet and talk on skype (with the teachers present). Teachers should have a skype account set up before beginning this project. They will need to make sure that they have access to a computer with a webcam and a microphone. Always test the connection before trying to call during class.
Below is a link to a letter for your administrator outlining what needs to happen in order for you to participate in the project. Please feel free to use and edit the letter for your needs.
It is also important to make sure that teachers have set up their students' epal account and e-mail addresses so that students have them ready to go. Since students will be e-mailing each other at least 4 times, the e-mails should be ready to go.
There is also an option to skype with the other class. This will be done on a class by class basis. If timing works out for both classes, students can meet and talk on skype (with the teachers present). Teachers should have a skype account set up before beginning this project. They will need to make sure that they have access to a computer with a webcam and a microphone. Always test the connection before trying to call during class.
Below is a link to a letter for your administrator outlining what needs to happen in order for you to participate in the project. Please feel free to use and edit the letter for your needs.
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