Kim Cofino has been skype video conferencing with New Zealand. Needless to say, that piqued my interest since I desire to do the same with other classes. Sadly, no one comes calling! 
Anyway, I was impressed with Kim’s post and it’s worth a read if you’re considering doing this at any point. I think the idea of a “hot seat” is golden, as well as her idea of moving the video conference away from center as they become more commonplace. Go read her!
always learning » 4 Steps to a Skype-tastic Video Conference
Simon says:
Skype, and its plug-in “Talk and Write” have huge potential forthe future. especially broadening students perspective of themselves within the global communityand giving a fresh perspective on collaborative efforts. My class work closely with MrsH also, she is really pushing the envelope for incorporating digital technology into her classroom practise.
7th May 2007 at 3:01 pm
Mrs, Durff says:
We will, we will! 7th grade in Hagerstown.
7th May 2007 at 5:13 pm
Kim Cofino says:
Thanks Chris! We are having a great time with this project – and I’m so lucky that Chrissy is on this side of the planet because arranging video conferences with classes in the US is getting a bit difficult. We have one coming up where our partner students in TX are all going to meet after school at around 7:30pm just so they can chat with us here in Malaysia at 8:30 am
7th May 2007 at 7:49 pm
NZChrissy says:
We will, we will – when it’s daylight savings again – the time zone difference is soooooo bad for us and you now!
7th May 2007 at 6:18 am