tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325635168910601411.post6038153399900268064..comments2023-06-23T02:27:47.600-07:00Comments on The Classroom Technology Buzz: Thing 4 - SkypeAmy Tillmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736735258094428085noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325635168910601411.post-28893950137864342992011-04-28T06:49:52.825-07:002011-04-28T06:49:52.825-07:00We're always at the mercy of internet traffic....We're always at the mercy of internet traffic. I could see latency being a real problem during peak times.<br><br>I hope you'll give the Skype with an author website a try. Also think of the proverbial "6 degrees of separation." Who do you know, and who do THEY know that might make a great Skype guest in your classroom? <br><br>It's also important that your students are thoroughly prepared in advance to have an intelligent discussion. They need to prepare questions in advance, and to have the necessary background knowledge to make the conversation beneficial.<br><br>Please let me know when you have an author lined up. I'd love to observe.Jim Dornbergnoreply@blogger.com