Classroom+Without+Walls+(Gerakios)

=Classroom Without Walls: Comparing Online Video Conferencing Tools= Please share comments, questions, or other feedback on the discussions tab.

As the old Epcot Center ride put it: "If we dream it, we can do it!" Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QPmCvQHFZU || ==Make sure we are video calling with instructional purpose and direction.== Take a look at [|Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano's great blog entries based on her experiences using Skype:] @http://langwitches.org/blog/2011/02/06/framing-a-skype-learning-experience/ @http://langwitches.org/blog/2010/11/20/assessment-of-learning-via-skype/ (Rationale and Resources for Pre, During, and Post Tasks) Also, check out Skype an Author: @http://skypeanauthor.wetpaint.com/ Participants: Please add other resources you find: || 1. Reach homebound students 2. Guest speakers 3. Shared reading/storytelling with other classes 4. There are lots more, add yours to the right --> || Please add your ideas for using Video Chat as an instructional tool: ||
 * ==Intro==
 * Examples for incorporating this technology in your classroom:

[|http://www.skype.com] || PC or Mac desktop download, mobile apps (Apple, BB, Droid) || * Skype-to-Skype calls Find other teachers Collaborate on projects Share resources Launch from V: Drive, need to set up account outside of school network; once account is set up you will be able to launch and use. media type="custom" key="12568046" || [] || Mac, PC, Download, Mobile (Apple, Droid), or Web Video Chat (have to send link by email or IM) || * Video calls, 3-way (ooVoo to ooVoo)
 * ** Product ** || ** Platform options ** || ** What do you get for Free? ** || ** Teacher Resources / Available at PCS? ** ||
 * Skype
 * Skype
 * One-to-one video calls
 * Instant messaging
 * Screen sharing
 * Conference voice call with other Skypers
 * Send files
 * FB integration || [|http://Education.skype.com] (free)
 * OoVoo
 * Audio calls, 3-way (ooVoo to ooVoo)
 * HD Video capability
 * Record and send video messages to friends or to email address
 * Video and audio call with friends who don't have ooVoo
 * Text chat and text chat history (ooVoo to ooVoo)
 * Technical support
 * Embed a video chat room in a website
 * Send files up to 5MB || Launch from desktop or website

Call Me || [] || PC or Mac downloaded plug-in, may need Java update too, can use from iGoogle, gmail account or Chrome || * Integrates with gmail, allows text, voice, and video chat from within gmail, iGoogle, or Chrome || See Google for Educators [] || [] || Mac, app for Apple devices Use phone # or email address, need wifi || * Video chat [] || Mobile only, Apple and Droid || * Video Call anywhere, up to 4 people
 * Google Video Chat
 * Facetime
 * HD quality
 * Two-sided camera || Only on iPad2 and iPod Touch4 ||
 * Fring
 * Chat
 * Free phone calls
 * Add-ons integrate with social network apps || App has to be downloaded to iPad2 or iPod Touch4 ||

Skype Example Uses
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