I can't stop comparing my experiences to "The Jetsons." It seems that around every technological corner there's a nod to the famous future family.
Skype (www.skype.com) is another one of those wonderful nods. We can make phone calls on the internet and actually look at each other during it! How great is that?! [I noticed that the iPhone is taking this one step further and offering this video feature on there mobile devices.]
So even though I am a virtual teacher I can still "see" my students on a regualar basis. We still meet with our students face to face, but only every other week. Those in-between times allow me to talk with my students while not ever leaving my house. They still get that one-on-one contact which is so very important but neither one of us had to make an effort to leave the house!
This technology doesn't only apply to me and my students, it also includes my colleagues. Every Friday we have meetings via Skype, now I've been lucky enough that it's without video, so, yes, I have attended in my PJ's.
I love technology!
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