I just arrived at the Lindbergh Terminal

I am here at the Lindbergh Terminal and waiting to board my plane at Gate E5. I had to pay a small fee to gain wireless Internet access, but it was well worth it already. I researched some statistics regarding the airport and tested my Skype with one of Mr. Madson's sixth grade Digital Literacy classes. Since I recently started using Skype I have noticed the power it could have in the classroom. It is fairly easy for many of us to email or call people considering we can forgo many of the nonverbal requirements in personal and public situations. With Skype the distance is eliminated, but it is still important that we use all of the important social skills we have been taught. Imagine using this tool to invite a guest speaker from Saudi Arabia "into" the classroom. Students would be able to take turns asking questions that would help them dig deeper to understand Saudi culture. It reminds me of the interviewing techniques that take place on television news casts. The difference being that the students would actually be in control of the interview. The video conference could be videotaped and then delivered to the community via the Internet or public access television. Now that is authentic learning.

Thanks for tuning in, I have a plane to board.