Skype in the Classroom
Last week our class was able to Skype with another Kindergarten class located in Eden, North Carolina at Leaksville-Spray Elementary School. We also were able to Skype new friends in Venezuela. We were even able to Skype with a parent of one of our own students last week who is currently located in Curacao. Videos will be posted soon. Next week, after Easter Break we will resume our Skype in the classroom and meet new friends located in Detroit, Michigan, Australia and Miami, Florida.
New Zealand
Beginning last week, February 16, 2012, we met our new friends in New Zealand for the first time. Each Thursday we log onto Skype to read and talk with out friends. Mrs. Fiona Robertson is the name of their teacher. Our friends are located in Wanganui, and they attend Carlton School. New Zealand is approximately 7600 miles. New Zealand has a largely temperate climate. BElow you will find a map and video of Mrs. Robertson;s class. They are singing a goodbye song to us in their native language. Keep your eyes posted and there will be more information, pictures and videos of our ongoing Skype experience.