Skype in the Classroom

Skype
Have you ever wanted to bring an expert into your classroom, connect with another classroom on the other side of the country, or take a virtual field trip?  If so, check out Skype Education.  There is a whole community of people willing to connect with classrooms on a variety of topics.  This is a cheap, sometimes free, opportunity to connect with someone you normally wouldn't have the funds or ability to connect with.  All you need is a camera and an internet connection.  Google Hangouts for the classroom offers the same types of connections on a different platform.