Teaching English will be different if you use technology as the medium. You can find it simple and cool. And "Skype" is one of tools that you can get benefit from it in your teaching process.
Anyone know well about this word "Skype".
But, still, for some others who are not familiar, here is the more explanation about what Skype is.
What is Skype, actually?
Skype is an IP telephony service provider that offers free calling between subscribers and low-cost calling to people who don't use the service.(Techtarget)
Skype also enables you to do file transfer, videoconferencing, texting, and video chat. This application can be downloaded and used in computers, tablets even mobile phones.
But one thing to remember is that, your internet connection must be stable and good.
Just go here, and download it. Here
After you finish downloading it, you need to sign up. Next, check this video to make you more familiar with Skype.
How to use skype
In teaching speaking, it is very common to ask your students to come forward and then practice their speaking in form of a drama or role play. To make it more extraordinary, you can ask them to download Skype on their mobile phones.
You can ask them to have video call with their friends, and ask them to record it. You will find it easy to evaluate their speaking skill.
Or, you can do video conference with your students and have online class. You can invite them to speak with different topics outside the classroom.
What you need to prepare is time and internet connection.
Be careful if your internet connection is low, you will find your self in and out of the videoconference. Just like this example;
Bad internet connection
Yes, your voice also cannot be heard clearly.
So, what is videoconference? It is a video call that consist of more than two people. Yes, Skype can do this. Please take a look on this video, how to make group call.
How to make group call
Well, do you have any other creative idea to teach speaking using Skype?
Please share more ideas in the comment.
I hope you can enjoy reading this article. Keep readig this Teacher's Path. See Ya!
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