Websites and microsites
Skype in the Classroom - Just Say Hello
Skype in the Classroom is a an online community that connects educators, experts, and students through global learning and collaboration activities using Skype communication software. Skype partnered with O, The Operah Magazine to launch an in-schoool "Just Say Hello" program into schools to underscore the importance of personal connections.As the Lead UX Designer in the internal Skype Marketing Web Team, I provided guidance on user-centric design and direction on how to use the internal platform Oasis. Worked with an external design lead to utilize the accumulated assets and achieve the needs and goals based on the marketing strategy. The website was media rich - with modules containing images, videos, and a carousel. The goal is to further position Skype in the classroom as a leader in transforming learning by highlighting Skype as an enabler of meaningful connections while driving teachers to sign up and parents to encourage educators to do the same.
From loneliness to hello, one classrom at a time
Skype in the Classroom and O, The Oprah Magazine have launched the Just Say Hello Ambassador Project to help combat loneliness and isolation in schools. Participating classrooms have already made a real difference by creating opportunities to simply reach out and say hello in their communities and around the world.
You can encourage educators to get involved by sharing the Just Say Hello Ambassador Toolkit.
You can encourage educators to get involved by sharing the Just Say Hello Ambassador Toolkit.
From loneliness to hello, one classrom at a time
Skype in the Classroom and O, The Oprah Magazine have launched the Just Say Hello Ambassador Project to help combat loneliness and isolation in schools. Participating classrooms have already made a real difference by creating opportunities to simply reach out and say hello in their communities and around the world.
You can encourage educators to get involved by sharing the Just Say Hello Ambassador Toolkit.
You can encourage educators to get involved by sharing the Just Say Hello Ambassador Toolkit.
Saying Hello through Mystery Skype
Skype in the Classroom overcomes isolation by breaking down geographic and economic barriers worldwide with games like Mystery Skype. Using Skype, two classrooms guess where the other is located. Then, when the mystery is solved, students say “hello,” discover new cultures and make new friends.
Learn more about Mystery Skype
Saying Hello through Mystery Skype
Skype in the Classroom overcomes isolation by breaking down geographic and economic barriers worldwide with games like Mystery Skype. Using Skype, two classrooms guess where the other is located. Then, when the mystery is solved, students say “hello,” discover new cultures and make new friends.
Learn more about Mystery Skype
Overcoming isolation improves development
As Dr. Sanjay Gupta has found, loneliness can have a detrimental effect on education, undermining learning and causing memory loss. Encouraging inclusion at a young age is a critical factor in helping kids feel engaged and excited about learning. In today’s digital world, where bullying is a reality faced by many young people, it’s even easier to feel left out and disconnected. Our mission: to help tweens and teens feel more included and be more inclusive.
The focus of O, The Oprah Magazine’s Just Say Hello campaign is to underscore the importance of personal connections to students while they’re young. Our goal is to create an environment where they can thrive. Through Skype in the Classroom, teachers and students are able to meet new people, discovering different cultures on different continents without stepping outside the classroom.
The Power of Hello
The Power of Hello
Overcoming isolation improves development
As Dr. Sanjay Gupta has found, loneliness can have a detrimental effect on education, undermining learning and causing memory loss. Encouraging inclusion at a young age is a critical factor in helping kids feel engaged and excited about learning. In today’s digital world, where bullying is a reality faced by many young people, it’s even easier to feel left out and disconnected. Our mission: to help tweens and teens feel more included and be more inclusive.
The focus of O, The Oprah Magazine’s Just Say Hello campaign is to underscore the importance of personal connections to students while they’re young. Our goal is to create an environment where they can thrive. Through Skype in the Classroom, teachers and students are able to meet new people, discovering different cultures on different continents without stepping outside the classroom.
The Power of Hello
The Power of Hello
Global “hellos” happen everyday
From formal classrooms to after school clubs, children around the world are breaking down barriers and building bonds over Skype.
Canada to Uganda: Watch time zones and cultural differences melt away
Kids from Nairobi make friends around the globe
Hopecam helps kids isolated by cancer to stay connected
Global “hellos” happen everyday
From formal classrooms to after school clubs, children around the world are breaking down barriers and building bonds over Skype.
Canada to Uganda: Watch time zones and cultural differences melt away
Kids from Nairobi make friends around the globe
Hopecam helps kids isolated by cancer to stay connected
