Tools+for+Communication

[[image:WEb_2_logos.jpg width="378" height="268" align="right"]]Tools for Communication
This page will be used to describe the communication tools that were used in collaborating, communicating, and discussing this project along with starting an exchange between teachers of different schools in different geographical locations.

**Skype -**
GCA - made contact with YCIS to communicate via Skype on June 8, 2011. We had audio technical difficulties and a request to reschedule communication was sent via email. Used laptop connection then moved over to an iPad connection, both ended with a loud squeal not allowing either party to hear the other. Disconnected with no communication.(06/07/2011) Made a second attempt at using Skype, did reach Mr. Travis successfully. We were able to communicate for about 20 minutes before our connection lost audio on the American side. I couldn't hear Mr. Travis, but he could still hear me. We continued our discussion using the text chat at bottom of Skype window. (06/09/2011)

Email -
GCA - contacted Mr. Norman Travis via email during the first week of June 2011 to request if he and his school; YCIS would care to participate in this project. Numerous other emails have followed. Sent questions to Mr. Travis and corresponded in setting up another time to Skype. (06/09/2011)

Wiki Pages -
GCA - created the wiki site; "gcaycisexchange" for another form of communication for this project. (6/8/2011) Changed name of wiki site to make more sense: "globaled-gca". (6/9/2011) Created a tutorial for "How to edit a Wiki Page" and inserted it on the home page. (06/10/2011)

Blog Posts -
GCA - I have our Technology Blog for free technology resources for teachers and will use it as another form to communicate our ideas and projects for this site. Click on my blog link and create a subscription (free) to inform you of any new posts which will help outside this project and within. (06/10/2011)