Sunday, November 1, 2009

PLN17

The "Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor...Tonsils by Karl Fisch is a perfect example of what most teachers should be doing. This article says that a teacher from Arapahoe High School Maura Moritz had to stay home because her daughter had her tonsils removed. But instead of getting a substitute teacher who doesn't really know what to do or is a push over, she used Skype to connect with the class live. I understand that if a teacher is out of class with an emergency, they can't use Skype. But with this example of taking care of one of their kids, they can find some time to use it. Another benefit of doing this is that when students walk into class and see a substitute teacher, they get a feeling like they can get away with anything and often times they do. Using Skype can cut back on the number of times teachers need substitutes, which will cause less kids getting in trouble.

2 comments:

  1. Yeah it's a different feeling being taught from Skype, but I think that it's just an incredible reflection on what the technological world is coming to. What other programs do you think can be used to carry out a similar situation?

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  2. I think that Skype is an amazing tool to use in the classroom. Not only can teachers use it when they're away, but presenters can also be brought in over Skype. This opens so many possibilities for the teachers and students. I definitely think it can be a great thing, and it especially cuts back on the amount of money spend on substitute teachers as well. What do you think some negative aspects of this situation might be?

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