I set up a Skype account to visit with my niece who is moving to Germany, but i must admit that in the back of my mind I am a step closer to trying it as a tool in the library. The one thing that spoke to me as I was reading the articles was the simplicity of the visits and the ability to provide a variety of authors, illustrators or other literary professionals. Due to a limited budget, even more so now, trying to find a one size fits all author doesn't have to be part of the equation any longer, visits can be tailored to fit the interests and needs of each group.
I may need to purchase a webcam, if the laptop webcam is not sufficient and check with the technology department as to when the best time of day to set sail. If I am fortunate enough to have a successful maiden voyage to Skype Island, I can truly see having a different Skype Visit for each grade level.
The less known authors offer free 20 minute Skype sessions and in searching the suggested lists I found a non-fiction author, Melissa Stewart, that I think would be a great for a maiden voyage. I believe that after our first Skype visit I hope that our teachers will see the opportunities that Skype can offer thier students.
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