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Skype/voice-conferencing in classrooms...
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Brendan Sep 12, 2009.

Children who lack empathy...please help!
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Skype/voice-conferencing in classrooms...

Hi world!Unfortunately the school that i teach in blocks the Skype site in such a way that we are unable to download it. Upon investigating....i was told that Skype is too risky and that 'predators/nasty folks' could potentially 'hack' into when kids are video-conf'ing and potentially do nasty things!Is this true or absolute rubbish? I need rock hard evidence guys to take back to my school if I'm going to persuade them.Please help me! Brendan ;)See More
Sep 16, 2009
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Brendan replied to Brendan's discussion Skype/voice-conferencing in classrooms...
"Patricia...tell me more about Windows Live?"
Sep 12, 2009
Nneka Robinson replied to Brendan's discussion Skype/voice-conferencing in classrooms...
"I've never heard of that, but you can change your settings so that only people in your contact list can contact you. We have many teachers that use Skype and that has never happened before. These are the directions: You can set Skype so that…"
Sep 10, 2009
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Skype/voice-conferencing in classrooms...

Hi world!Unfortunately the school that i teach in blocks the Skype site in such a way that we are unable to download it. Upon investigating....i was told that Skype is too risky and that 'predators/nasty folks' could potentially 'hack' into when kids are video-conf'ing and potentially do nasty things!Is this true or absolute rubbish? I need rock hard evidence guys to take back to my school if I'm going to persuade them.Please help me! Brendan ;)See More
Sep 10, 2009
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Martha's Vineyard Teacher Use Skype Video Calling to Take Kids Off Island

"Hi there Valerie - i'm delighted to hear that your chn have been videoconferencing using Skype! Unfortunately, the area/zone that i teach in (Melbourne/Australia) blocks the skype dowlnoad and prevents us teachers from using the software. So…"
Sep 10, 2009
Frank Palatnick replied to Brendan's discussion Children who lack empathy...please help!
"Dear Brendan: Have you asked the student what he/she likes to do or get involved with. Find out what ' turns him on '. Assuming he likes baseball. Use that to help him with math. If he likes music, you can use the tempo to help him also…"
Aug 31, 2009
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Children who lack empathy...please help!

Dear fellow international collegues, please take the time to read the follwing:A collegue of mine is currently teaching a gr 3 boy (aged 8) who severly lacks empathy. I know for a fact that her classes are rather engaging and she is an outstanding teacher in all that she does.We have tried various techniques such as 'the broken record' treatment (cause and effect for misbehaviour), slighly isolating him so that he has his own table as well as spending time in the deputy or principal's office…See More
Jul 17, 2009
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Title:
Mr O
Location (City or Town):
Croydon
About Me or Reason for Joining the GEC:
It was mentioned in the ICT Education Victoria Journal in its June 2009 edition and sounds fascinating!
I am a:
teacher
Grade Level or Age of Students You Work With (if applicable):
Primary
Languages Spoken:
English
Favorite Education Resources:
IWB's, EasiTeach

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