Alexis Morgan’s Blog

One of the best blogs, Langwitches, hosted by Silvia Tolisano, is asking educators to participate with her in a collaboration project called, Around the World with 80 Schools. For the past week, I have been Skype driven.  Skype is a software program that allows users to make telephone calls over the Internet. Sounds great, right? Well don’t throw out your Verizon plan just yet.  Like any phone service, Skype requires that you first buy credit (usually $10.00) and they charge $0.21/min for all landline phone calls. However, calls to other Skype users of the service are free. I am interested in using the program to collaborate with other 21st century educators, hold conferences, and let my mother know that I’ll be a little late for dinner.

Well, Langwitches, is asking for volunteers to Skype with her and her class as she attempts to connect with over 80 schools around the globe in six months. I think this project is a great endeavor and I would signed up to participate. If you are interested, please visit her site, http://langwitches.org/blog/, and read her previous articles on Skyping in the classroom.