Using+skrbl+and+skype


 * Using Skrbl and Skype in the classroom**

[|www.skrbl.com] - an online whiteboard where groups of people can work together.

http://www.skype.com - set up a skype account

1. Start up a new skrbl pad 2. Use skype to call a buddy class 3. Share the url for the skrbl page 4. Children can pair write by discuss and negotiate story ideas. Take turns at writing and editing the work.

Teachers need to: 1. Set criteria for piece of writing - learning intention and success criteria 2. Have guidelines for discussion and sharing ideas