SKYPING IN THE

LIBRARY
Kim Naquin-Neucere,
MLIS
Naquin@ebrschools.org
Broadmoor Middle School
Baton Rouge, La

&
Stacey Luther, MLIS
sharrison3@ebrschools.org

Lee Magnet High School

Baton Rouge, La

SESSION
OBJECTIVES
Discuss Skype for Schools & Library
Programming
Share Sources, Equipment, and Methods used
Reveal discoveries ( good and not so
good ) what we learned !
1. Skype Book Talks:
Jumpstarts Read for the Record
Read Across America (aka. Dr. Seuss
Day)
2. Skype Author Talks
3. Mystery Skype
4. Skype Lessons & Virtual Field Trips

Materials Needed:
Webcam with built in
microphone (with noise
reduction)
Desktop Computer, Laptop,
or iPad
Projector
Projection Screen
Sharp TV
Skype Account
Multimedia Speakers
Books (print or electronic)

To set up a FREE Skype

Account
www.skype.com

Free Video

You will Need a Webcam !

These Webcams are designed to fit on

the top of the computer monitor or affix
to another surface

Camera USB Cable Connect to USB

Computer Port

Webca
m

For Skype Book Talks, Get a FREE eBook

to Read!!

http://www.ebrpl.com/Kids/index.html

How to Call Someone with VIDEO

on Skype?
Make sure youve got a webcam and
check:
Its plugged into your computer.
Youve installed any software that came
with it.
It is switched on.
In Your Skype Contact List, find the person
you want to talk to (set up a new person in
your Contact List).
Click on the desired name to select (or type

Ways to use Skype:

Book Talks
Author Talks
Read Across America
Read for the Record
Mystery Skyping
Skype Lessons
Virtual Field Trips

Free Author Talks

http://

oPlan an event book fair,

literacy night, library
club, class
oCheck out Scholastics
home page to find an
author and schedule a
Skype Book Talk for your
event

*****
Scholas
tic
Childre
n & Y.A.
Authors
availabl
e
via
Skype
*****
http://

*****
Scholast
ic
Author
Skype
Book
Talks
(Some
are
Free,
some
are not )

READ ACROSS
AMERICA
Tips to Plan Your Program:
Recruit Schools
Set class times/Create a schedule!!
Work with reading aloud
Overdrive eReader books (Public
library)
Overdrive for Kids (Public Library)
(or other electronic books)
Free!

http://www.nea.org/grants/886.htm

DR. SEUSSS
DAY
READ ACROSS
AMERICA

Broadmoor Middle School students

read print books to Bernard
Terrace Elementary School
students

Mrs.
Gardner
s 9th
Grade
Students
English
I,
Honors
Lee
Magnet
High
School

Theatre
Teacher
(Mr.
Ponjuan)
snuck in,
Back Row

Student
Driven!

Hats
from
Oriental
Trading
Company

Smaller
group
where one
student
turns
pages
using
directional
keys on the
keyboard
while the
other
students
take turns
reading.
They
encourage
one
another to
read
louder. The

Senior Library Aid

(Marwan)

Lunch
Library
Volunteer
(Sarah)

Ms.
Decker
English
II
students
reading
Dr. Seuss
eBooks
to Twin
Oaks
Element
ary
Students
.
Lee High
School

LEE HIGH
STUDENTS

Small Group Setting

ELA class Mrs. Gardners
chosen best book talk
readers
(not entire class)

Wearing their Hats with

Pride!

Reading Green Eggs and

Ham to
Twin Oaks Elementary School
Using Skype and Overdrive
digital books for Kids

Broadmoor Middle Students Read to Bernard Terrace Elementary

Students

R E A D F O R T H E R E C OR D
Sign Up on Website
Purchase Book
Find A School
Access to the
Digital Book
on Jumpstarts
website

Not Norman: a Goldfish Story

By, Kelly Bennett
https://youtu.be/t54NeUv-8qk

http://

T W I N O A K S E L E M E N TA RY
STUDENTS

Read for the Record

STUDENTS ARRANGED IN FRONT OF

CAMERA

The Librarian used a Laptop, Projector, Screen, and Camera

Lee
High
student
s ask
the
childre
n
questio

POTENTIAL
PROBLEMS
Have a trial run before the event 1 day prior
Finding students or classes to
read
Commitment of all parties to
participate on specific day/time
Skype Accounts compatible for
both parties
(personal Skype vs. District
Skype accounts)?
Sound or Microphone Quality

MYSTERY SKYPE

WHAT IS
MYSTERY
SKYPE?
Mystery Skype is a fun,
teacher-invented
learning game that
builds students cultural
awareness, critical
thinking, and geography
skills. It is played by 2
classes/groups on Skype.

The GOAL OF THE GAME is to guess the location of the other

classroom by asking Broad to Narrow questions (YES or NO questions). Duration:

MYSTERY SKYPING
Planning for the Class/Event.
Set up Event/Program with Other Party (specific date, time).
Invite a specific class to the Library to participate.
IMPORTANT: Connect with other party before the event to test
equipment/ensure a good connection !!!!!!!
Keep phone numbers, email addresses, and Skype Handles
available.
Ensure connection to your network is good! Plug in to the
Network!

MYSTERY SKYP E & VIRTUA L FIELD

TRIPS

Equipment & Materials I used:

Sharp Touch Screen Board
Video Camera/Microphone
Speakers
Table Signage, Maps, Atlas (print
& digital)
Laptops
Skype Account (Personal Skype vs.
Office 365)
Skype Handle

MYSTERY SKYPE
TRAINING STUDENTS/TEACHER
REMINDER: It is VERY IMPORTANT to
Review Rules and Procedures before Mystery
SKYPE session!!!!!!!

EVERYONE
1 Greeter say hello and tell
HAS
Aclass
JOB!!
something
about the
without giving
away location (stay up front)
2 Inquirers ask the questions
(stays up front)
1 Runner collect clues from both
groups, reports to Inquirers up front
Researchers(2 groups, rest of
class) Research Tools - - use Atlas, Google
maps (print & digital, World and U.S.
maps), to zero in on the clues,1 leader per
group to collect clues, sticky notes, pens,
pencils, paper, laptops

Digital
Photographer/Videographer

captures the call with a digital and/or

video camera

Skype
Review
Before Class
Etiquette
Begins

1. Sit quietly and look at the

screen so your audience can see
that you are paying attention to
them remember that they can
see you the whole time.
2. Keep hands and feet to
yourself
3. Do not raise your hand unless
its question/answer time. Let
the speaker finish first.
4. Do not shout out answers
wait to be called on.
5. Speak a little louder than your
normal voice.
6. Be polite. Lets make a good
impression!!

Mr. Faerbers U.S.

M I C R O S O F T E D U C AT O R
COMMUNITY

Who to Connect with?

Here you can connect with guest speakers in a wide range
of fields from around the world through Skype Lessons and
Virtual Field Trips.
Join for FREE! Skype Lessons & Virtual Field Trips are
FREE.
Search & Contact Educator/Speakers
FREE Lesson Plans & printable supplemental materials

Microsoft Educator
Network

SKYPE LESSONS
& VIRTUAL F IELD T RIPS

Discovery:
(one good source may lead to
another)
Microsoft Educator
Community website
o Become a Member (free)
The National World War II

Skype Lessons are longer (45 minutes 1 Hour), Lessons may NOT be Free
Lesson Plans and Printable Resources for students may be required to print and

The National World War II

Museum

CONCERNS
Teacher Cancellation of Class before Program
Date
Connection Issues - Personal Skype to Office 365
Skype
Wifi Issues as a result of 1:1 Laptops
Network Filtering
Organization, Preparation, Time, and Cost
Getting faculty and administrators on board/see
the value

Questions?

WEB SOURCES
East Baton Rouge Parish Public Library
Overdrive eReading Room
Tumble books eBooks for eKids
Jumpstarts Read for the Record
Microsoft Educator Community: Connect with E
ducators
Skype in the Classroom
National Education Associations (NEA) Read A
cross America
National World War II Museum
New Orleans, Louisiana
Scholastic: Invite an Author
Skype