Skype Project Reaction

I think that Skype could be an amazing way to connect students to other classrooms around the world. I think this could be a huge learning tool, especially for an elementary classroom where learning about different cultures is a huge part of their learning and growing process. By using Skype the children can be connected directly to another culture, something they wouldn't have otherwise been able to do.
I also think that this technology could be used as a tutoring resource. Students who miss class or who are sturggling in a certain subject, they can set up a Skype time with the teacher so that they can have that extra study help without having to find a place to meet in person. Using this idea of meeting through Skype, I think it could be used to conference with busy parents. Although face-to-face conversation is important when creating a relationship with parents, I believe that informal meetings could be conducted easily through Skype instead of using email or other impersonal communication resources.