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World Read Aloud Day 2019

Register today for World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) on February 1^st. This is a day for students all around the world to read aloud together, share ideas and stories, and learn about others. Host an event by reading with another class or author with Skype or Google Meet. Share your students’ love of reading by sharing your story and pictures at #WorldReadAloudDay. To register for WRAD and to download their entire event packet full of ideas and resources, visit litworld.org.

Here are a few resources to help you connect with other classes or authors.

• Skype in the Classroom – Lesson ideas for WRAD also available.
• Authors who will Skype from Kate Messner
• Connected Classrooms Workshop - a Google+ Community in which educators can share their ideas on how best to utilize technology to enhance classroom curriculum and to help educators connect with other classrooms around the world. 

World Read Aloud Day

Register today for World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) on February 1^st. This is a day for students all around the world to read aloud together, share ideas and stories, and learn about others. Host an event by reading with another class or author with Skype or Google Hangout. Share your students’ love of reading by sharing your story and pictures at #WorldReadAloudDay.  For more information and to download a complete teacher guide with ideas and materials, visit litworld.org.

Here are a few resources to help you connect with other classes or authors.

Skype in the Classroom – Lesson ideas for WRAD also available.

Authors who will Skype from Kate Messner

Connected Classrooms Workshop - a Google+ Community in which educators can share their ideas on how best to utilize technology to enhance classroom curriculum and to help educators connect with other classrooms around the world. 

Skype-a-Thon 2017

Connecting Beyond the Classroom

😀Skype-a-Thon 2017 this November 28th and 29th😀

"Skype-a-Thon is a global learning event that makes it possible for students to virtually travel around the world and connect beyond the classroom. " 

For more information on how to join and participate, visit Skype in the Classroom from the Microsoft Education Site. Within this link, you will find all you need to start using Skype in your classroom. 
Skype in the Classroom includes information on: 

• What Skype is
• What Mystery Skype is
• How to use Skype in the classroom
• How to connect with other educators and guest experts
• Skype Lessons
• Virtual Field Trips
• Student Participation Certificates
• And so much more....