8.++Chat

=**Lesson 8- Video Conferencing and Chat**=

November 1-7
1. Explain the advantages of selected chat tool. 2. Create an account at the selected site and create a shareable product. 3. Explain how to use chat tools in the classroom. Journal entry on wiki- 25 points Discussion participation- 25 points Product- Chat product- 50 points
 * Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:**
 * Grading for Module- 1 hour credit=100 points**

**Assignment:**

 * 1) On your Digital Dozen wiki, create a new page called "Chat".
 * 2) Briefly explore the "What Chat Tools are Available" section below. Read the tutorials and idea links for each tool.
 * 3) Select the tool that you like best and create an account. Try a video conference (with Skype and another Digital Dozen classmate), a text chat (with TypeWithMe or Today's Meet) or broadcast/record a lesson (with UStream).
 * 4) Answer the discussion questions found on the Discussions tab of this wiki page.
 * 5) On your "Chat" page on your Wikispace, write your ideas for using the tool you chose personally or in your classroom. Add a link to the channel or room you created or write in detail about your experience with your Skype or UStream with another Digital Dozen classmate).
 * 6) Read the answers to the discussion questions posted by your fellow Digital Dozen classmates. Respond to at least 1 post.

What Chat Tools are Available?
http://www.skype.com || http://theedublogger.com/2008/12/16/quick-start-tips-for-new-skype-users/
 * **Site** || **Tutorials** || **Ideas for Using** ||
 * Skype

__http://socialnettools.wikispaces.com/Skype__

Small Byte of Skype: http://www.committedsardine.com/smallbytes/small_byte_skype.pdf || Using Skype in the Classroom http://blogs.learnnc.org/instructify/2010/04/26/instructifeature-a-window-on-the-world-using-skype-in-the-classroom/

50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom []

Skype Jobs for Students: http://langwitches.org/blog/2010/04/11/skype-jobs-for-students/

Tips for a Successful Skype Conference: http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2007/05/07/4-steps-to-a-skype-tastic-video-conference/

More tips and things to think about: http://wsfcsintouch.blogspot.com/2010/05/using-videoconferencing-to-connect-your.html

Kindergarten and Skype- http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/may/31/na-skype-brings-classes-together/ || [|http://www.ustream.com] (broadcast live with web cam) || http://helpcenter.ustream.tv/category/category/create-manage-account
 * UStream:

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/social-networking/networks/ustream4.htm || https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/INSITE/Ustream.tv#Ustream.tv-UseintheClassroom

Broadcast 24/7 webcam of class pets or science projects (chicken eggs, tadpoles, etc.)

Broadcast a lesson live.

Record a lesson and post to your webpage or wiki. || [] ||  ||   || (formerly known as Etherpad) [|http://typewith.me] || http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/typewithme-quick-dirty-document-collaboration-tool/ || http://www.nabt.org/blog/2010/07/31/type-with-me/
 * Talki:
 * Type with Me

http://webtechguide.sepif.org/xwiki/bin/viewrev/Main/TypeWithMe?rev=4.1

http://www.classroom20.com/profiles/blogs/typewithme-a-simple-web-app || [|http:/] [|/www.todaysmeet.com] || || http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2010/07/28/backwards-story-writing-using-todays-meet-for-writing/
 * Today's Meet

http://todaysmeet.com/help/backchannel

Elementary http://langwitches.org/blog/2009/11/19/backchanneling-with-elementary-school-students/

Secondary http://projects.minot.k12.nd.us/groups/chris/weblog/29e37/Backchanneling_in_Social_Studies.html ||

More Ideas for Using Video Conferencing in the Classroom:
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**Enrichment:**
Sites for Finding Other Classes to Collaborate With: > http://aroundtheworldwith80schools.wikispaces.com/ > [] > [] > [] > [] > [] > []
 * Around the World with 80 Schools-
 * Skype in an Author-
 * Skype in Schools-
 * Skype other Classrooms-
 * Skype for Educators-
 * Skype in the Classroom- EduSkypers Phonebook-
 * Online Projects for teachers-