Skype is unbelievably convenient as a communications tool. Though I don't yet have any pressing need for it, I can see all kinds of possibilities for classroom and teacher use. Some schools, for example, have "sister schools" in other countries (particularly French, Spanish, German, Chinese classes) that classes could communicate with via Skype during class. Amazing. And FREE. Amazing.
I don't plan to rush out and buy video equipment, but I do plan to take a closer look at the Skype main Web site and see what kinds of tools and so forth are available.
Françoise did a great job presenting Skype!
