SKYPE session with Grade I students

A class of I graders sits and waves to themselves on screen as the teacher tests the web camera. The students know they’re about to make a video call using Skype. This is the first time they have ever heard about Skype, so they are not sure exactly what’s going to happen. For now, they are fascinated with just seeing themselves on screen.

While waiting for word on the other end, the teacher showed the picture of the person who was connecting over Skype. The session was based on our ongoing unit “Communication” and the caller will be speaking to them from her home. A message flashes at the bottom of the screen indicating the caller is ready. Students go quiet as they hear their teacher place the call.

When a familiar face appears on screen, the students whisper, “I know him.” “she was at our school during open house.” The caller is a parent of our class. The students become still and silent. The students sit completely captivated

The parent played dumb shards game with the kids wherein the kids came to know the importance of non verbal communication. Then the kids asked many question related to the unit as well about Skype.

The session was really interactive and it gave a great exposure for our kids to know about different tools used for communicating their ideas. We really thank the parent from the bottom of our heart for taking out her precious time and sharing her ideas with us over Skype.