Week 9: Skype, Skype, Skype.......

#Skype... Over the last 4 weeks we have been using Skype as a whole class message system. As teachers, we give out notices, alert kids to upcoming workshops, provide positive reinforcements and reminders. It is a great way to use non verbal communication with our clan. The concept came about because our class found our space loud and noisy so we looked for a way to reduce the amount of teacher chat. It has been an awesome way to communicate with 52 students. The class has also been practising their digital citizenship skills and using our group for learning conversations....it has been great to see so many students taking ownership of our group and role modelling positive conversations..

"The teachers don't need to yell out notices for us. We get them on Skype. It just pops up on our screens....I like it" Shaquita Year 8 "It helps me with my learning a little bit because it keeps us on task. Miss L and Miss T tell us when our groups are so I know when I have to go to group.." Hamish W Year 7