Skype

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Permalink Reply by Megan Spencer on September 12, 2012 at 4:26pm

I have not seen Skype used as AT, but I have seen it used at IT (instructional technology). It has been an effective method in terms of UDL and using different means of media, but I don't know how it could be used as AT? I would have to research that.

Permalink Reply by Megan Spencer on September 20, 2012 at 8:01am

Here's an article about Skype and cameras being used in the room 

http://www.specialeducationadvisor.com/cameras-in-the-classroom-the...

Permalink Reply by Sarah Hrdina on September 30, 2012 at 7:34pm

I haven't seen Skype used as AT, however, I have seen articles on how Skype can be beneficial for students that are absent from school for an extensive period of time. The teacher could possibly Skype a student or even record their lesson and the student can watch the lesson from their computer so they when they do return to school they aren't confused with the material. They could also chat any possible question they may have about the lesson and the teacher can go back and answer those questions. Just some thoughts!