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Login - Grouply. Secure Social Learning Network for Teachers and Students. Blog - Social Networking For Schools. Ever since Skype was sold by eBay in 2009 and its visibility skyrocketed, it’s become an increasingly popular tool in the classroom. In fact, so many tech-savvy teachers have been using it that Skype has recently developed a tool specifically for teachers and their classrooms. The program, called “Skype in the classroom”, was just released from its beta status and has begun to permeate the classrooms of more than 30,000 teachers around the world.
The Social Media Phenomenon in the Classroom So what makes Skype so valuable to teachers that many of them have dedicated countless hours to collaborating with developers in order to create the new “Skype in the classroom” tool? There are several characteristics of this social media giant that make it incredibly useful to teachers and their students: • It’s free: Without paying a dime, anyone can get free Skype-to-Skype calls, one-to-one video calls, instant messaging, and screen sharing. What “Skype in the classroom” Brings to the Table. For Educators.