Skype in the Classroom
E-LearningWashington, United States11-50 Employees
Skype in the Classroom is an e-learning platform that provides a global, free community for live educational experiences. Its offerings include virtual field trips, talks with guest speakers, and collaborative lessons and projects that connect classrooms in more than 235 countries, enabling teachers and students to interact with diverse perspectives and resources. The service addresses the needs of educators looking to enrich instruction and expand opportunities for distance learning by facilitating real-time connections across the world. Based in Redmond, Washington, the organization operates within the e-learning landscape as a means to support classroom-based and remote learning activities, serving schools and educators seeking international collaboration and experiential learning. The company emphasizes community engagement and ongoing opportunities for educators to connect with peers and contribute expertise, with information available about joining or starting distance learning programs through its platforms and social channels.