Poetry as a device for learning pronunciation
Written by Karl H. Purnell, a writer, playwright and journalist who began his career as a reporter for the Harrisburg Patriot, and then became a newspaper editor in Lewisburg, PA. Karl has been teaching students in various part of the… Read more
Recapping DoSomething.org's "Grandparents Gone Wired" Campaign
In December, we told you about Skype and DoSomething.org’s exciting holiday campaign to help adults age 65 and older get wired. By inspiring tech savvy teens to share their knowledge with seniors, Skype’s goal was to help more people stay… Read more
Recapping DoSomething.org's "Grandparents Gone Wired" Campaign
In December, we told you about Skype and DoSomething.org's exciting holiday campaign to help adults age 65 and older get wired. By inspiring tech savvy teens to share their knowledge with seniors, Skype's goal was to help more people stay… Read more
How to get Skype working in your classroom
Skype in the classroom is an online community that encourages teachers to connect and support one another through content sharing, collaborative projects and classroom connections to bring topics to life for their students. We officially launched Skype in the classroom… Read more
Homework Help via Video Call
Whether you're still in school or out in the working world, we all remember the days of homework. After a full day of classes ranging from math, science, reading, history, language and more, the usual weekday concludes with challenging homework… Read more
A week with Skype in the classroom at BETT 2012
Joe Dale, an Independent, modern foreign languages and technology consultant, brings us up to speed on his week at BETT (British Educational Training and Technology Show), a trade show that takes place every year in London and showcases international… Read more
Montana Students Reveal New Name for NASA Spacecraft through Video Call
It's amazing when we see technology bring people together to enjoy educational experiences. Today, we saw a perfect example showcasing how technology can bring the joy of science to students in Montana. In the video below, you can see how… Read more
English Author Connects with Students in Washington State
Last week, we heard this fun story about how students from a high school in Washington used Skype video call to bring literature to life and we wanted to share it with you. After reading author Alexander Gordon's young adult… Read more
A look back at 2011 as we look ahead into the New Year
Happy New Year! Thank you to all our customers from Skype. Download Skype to enjoy free video calls and instant messaging on your computer or smartphone. Read more
