Video Conferencing
It's not always possible to have an author visit in person, or bring in specialists in a given curricular area, especially schools in remote or isolated areas. With the ease and efficiency of video conferencing, it is now possible to connect with people from around the globe and share experiences. The classroom ceases to be confined to "four walls...because [students] can now reach out to anybody" (Loewus).
Skype in the Classroom is a Microsoft program that brings educational programming to the student where they live and learn.
There are a range of opportunities available to students and teachers. One that caught my eye was a session called Warning: Signs of Volcanic Hazards Ahead. This session, offered on Teams, has three elements: a virtual tour of Mt. Rainier, historical facts about this region, and the importance of monitoring volcanic activity. This session might be useful for Science 8 or perhaps an Earth Science class focusing on volcanic activity.
Another session provided by Microsoft is Cyber Security for Teens. This would effective in the classroom because it is nice to have another 'voice' deliver a message as the parents and teachers in a student's vicinity might be easier to ignore. The lesson provides an overview of some of the cyber threats that students should be aware of, and there are online quizzes for students to complete to test their understanding.
Works Cited
Loewus, Liana. "Virtual Class Visits Link Book Authors to Students; Skype visits keep writers close to young readers." Education Week, vol. 36, no. 25, 22 Mar. 2017, p. 6. Gale Academic OneFile, https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A488209660/AONE?u=queensulaw&sid=AONE&xid=aeff3fa1. Accessed 24 Nov. 2020.
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