Skype Collaboration with 6th Graders

I have diving into all the technology that is available. I want to try to use Skype to communicate with other students. I teach 6th grade at Bettendorf Middle School in Iowa and I have some students who really want to talk with other students from around the world. If interested please contact me here or email at amaurer@bettendorf.k12.ia.us

We have never done this before so we are new to everything. Just thought I would provided that heads up notice in case you are an expert.