Project 6: Skype

I began using Skype in October when my sister-in-law went to Iraq. This has been our only form of communication with her since she arrived in Iraq. My children have also been using Skype to talk to their aunt in Gulf Shores on a regular basis. They love it! For my mother-in-law's birthday, we gave her a webcam so she can Skype her grandchildren in Birmingham. I am introducing the entire family to Skype and we are all using it socially. I think Skype will be a great way to communicate with parents of my students. It will be easier for me to have parent conferences at a time when it will be convenient for myself and parents.