Communication

The students will interact with their partners and the teacher using Skype.
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The parents will also communicate with the teacher via Skype, the classroom Wiki, email, and telephone if necessary.

The teacher will communicate with the students and parents via the classroom Wiki, video messages, emails, and Skype. To set up a Skype account you need a computer capable of running Skype's software (something made within the last five years), a broadband Internet connection, and a USB headset and microphone. On an average these cost somewhere between $25 and $30. (Your computer's built-in microphone will work, but a headset sounds sound better. If your computer has a Bluetooth chip, you may be able to use the Bluetooth headset that you use for your cell phone.) The Skype account that is needed for our class is $4.49 per month. Your account can be set up at http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/windows/