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Educators: Try these new activity plans for Skype in the Classroom

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<p><a href="https://education.microsoft.com/skype-in-the-classroom/overview">Skype in the Classroom</a> has always been one of my favorite resources for engaging students in real-life, relevant learning experiences. I recently learned that using <a href="https://education.microsoft.com/skype-in-the-classroom/overview">Skype in the Classroom</a> has become even easier for teachers with the addition of <a href="https://education.microsoft.com/sitcactivityplans">FREE activity plans</a>! These are activity plans written <em>by educators for educators</em>.</p>
<h3>5 Reasons to get excited about the launch of these helpful new resources:</h3>
<p>Teachers always have a long to-do list. Want to engage your students with a Skype in the Classroom experience but short on time? These activity plans will help make it happen! The plans are free and easy to download in just a few seconds. Each one includes objectives (GREAT to share with parents and administrators), activities to activate background knowledge, research, brainstorming, preparing students for the call, assessment, reflection and more.</p>
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<li><strong>Easy to adapt</strong></li>
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<p>Each activity plan can be followed step-by-step or easily adjusted to best fit your students’ needs. Once you download, each plan is fully editable, making any adjustments quick, seamless and easy. This is also a great way to save any changes after the Skype experience, so you will be able to remember how you adapted the lesson for the next time you use it with students.</p>
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<li><strong>Aligned to ISTE Standards</strong></li>
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<p>Not only are objectives listed for each activity, they are also aligned to ISTE standards. This is a nice way to keep the big picture in mind. It’s a valuable resource to share with students, parents, administrators and colleagues.</p>
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<li><strong>Help other teachers</strong></li>
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<p>Do you know other teachers who are curious about using Skype in the Classroom with their students but are unsure how or where to start? This handy resource will give them a step-by-step guide, including question prompts, research and assessment ideas, and more.</p>
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<li><strong>Deep(er) learning</strong></li>
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<p>Each activity plan includes ideas to launch the lesson, research, prepare students, reflect and assess. These ideas help teachers plan intentionally for each aspect of the learning experience and provide a framework of ideas for before, during and after the Skype experience.</p>
<p>Whether you are looking to launch a new school year with an exciting Skype call, planning for Skype experiences throughout the year, dreaming of <a href="https://education.microsoft.com/skypeathon">Skype-a-Thon</a> connections, or whatever your Skype in the Classroom goals may be, be sure to check out and <a href="https://education.microsoft.com/sitcactivityplans">download the free activity plans</a> to support and enhance the experience for you and your students.</p>
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