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Jon Tait

Using Skype to create the global classroom

in the classroom

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education.skype.com

Find guest speakers and invite them into

your classroom

Take a virtual field trip anywhere in the

world

Three ways teachers use Skype in the classroom

Collaborate with other classes no

matter where they are

Collaborate with other classes no

matter where they are

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Jon Tait, International Dance-off, UK & USA

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#MysterySkypeThe global guessing game that gets kids learning with Skype. Sign up to join our new Mystery Skype community.Register to take part

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“Mystery Skype is a miracle. We live and learn in a small classroom, small town, small country.”-Gyöngyi Tóthné Bán, Balatonboglár, Hungary

“It brings a whole new level of excitement to the classroom that I have never seen.” -Holly Clark, San Diego, CA

“Mystery Skype encompasses everything I try to accomplish in my classroom.”-Jo-Ann Fox, Escondido, California

“Mystery Skype can bring the best out of each student.”-Paul Solarz, Illinois, USA

“Don't be afraid to just try it with whatever equipment you have in your classroom.” -Holly Clark, San Diego, CA

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“ Connecting with other kids in different parts of the world to learn firsthand what their lives are like is immeasurable.

”Katy Gartside United States

“ Indeed, the world became a smaller, better, and warmer place if only for a short period of time. Wonderful human connections were made, thanks to Skype!

”jzieleniewskiUnited States

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education.skype.com

Collaborate with other classes no

matter where they are

Find guest speakers and invite them into

your classroom

Take a virtual field trip anywhere in the

world

Three ways teachers use Skype in the classroom

Find guest speakers and invite them into

your classroom

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Jillian Morris, Guest Speaker, Sharks4Kids

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“The entire month of Exploring Oceans with Skype Classroom has been nothing short of remarkable. The smiles, laughs and excitement that each visit brings are priceless."

-Jillian Morris, Guest Speaker, Sharks4Kids

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“It was the highlight of the school year! You could have heard a pin drop in our room for 46 minutes.”

-Trystan Russell, a teacher from Ireland whose students had a Skype lesson from Jillian Morris from Sharks4Kids

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“This exposure to marine science and knowledge about sharks empowered the students and encouraged them to use their voice.”

-Joe Grabowski, Huffington Post “The Power of Skype to Inspire a New Generation of STEM”

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“Students, staff, and teachers were captivated the entire time. I have never seen such enthusiasm and engagement from students.”

-Miss Alison Lester, Dawson Elementary, USA

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“ Skype allows us to have moments where children are inspired all because of who the can speak to.

”Mrs Pernille Ripp

United States

“ What could be more inspiring than a man climbing the tallest mountain in the world?

Ms. Lintelman United States

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education.skype.com

Collaborate with other classes no

matter where they are

Find guest speakers and invite them into

your classroom

Three ways teachers use Skype in the classroom

Take a virtual field trip anywhere in the

world

Take a virtual field trip anywhere in the

world

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Pall Davíðsson, Guest Speaker, Vox Naturae - Eyjafjallajökull glacier, Iceland

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“This was an amazing experience for the students which will they will never forget. I can't think of a more engaging way to encourage the students.”

-Jenna Wilkinson, Walbottle Campus

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“ You can take children anywhere with Skype.

Dan Mount United Kingdom

“ Skype is the ultimate field trip.

Mrs Pernille Ripp United States

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Join a growing community of teachers in over 200 countries collaborating on a global scale

Get from sign up to finding your first lesson in 10 minutes - works with the technology you already have in the classroom

Connect with other classes, bring guest speakers into the classroom and take virtual field trips anywhere in the world

Flexible formats that work with a full range of subjects

Co-designed with teachers, for teachers

Free, simple, quick

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Join the community

education.skype.com

Skype in the classroom

@skypeclassroom

[email protected]

#mysteryskype

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