Calling all teachers and librarians who use Skype!
Do you want to inspire your kids to be the best they can be?
Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog shares her true, inspiring story via Skype and classrooms are loving when she visits! As you can see by the two photos below it is almost like Frankie is right there in-person (err dog!) for the kids to see her. She hangs out on her author Mom, Barbara Techel's desk while Barbara tells the children all about Frankie.
Our 30-minute program includes introduction of Frankie, PowerPoint with lots of fun photos, demonstration of how Frankie uses her wheelchair, and Q & A. For classrooms of 30 or less the program is very interactive with Barbara asking questions of the kids as she does the presentation, as well as the kids being able to learn about technology by approaching the webcam to ask their questions.
What other teachers are saying:
Students at my school in Canada used Skype to connect via the Internet with Barbara and Frankie who live in Wisconsin. The students were so excited and amazed at the experience. It seemed as if Frankie and Barbara were sitting right in their classroom!
The students were able to interact with Frankie and Barbara. They asked many thought provoking questions. They learned a lot about animals with disabilities and how to stay positive no matter what challenges they might face. The Skype has been their favorite part of the school year! ~Karen Keys, Teacher Librarian Canada
Our visit with you and Frankie was fabulous! The children couldn't stop talking about it. Not only did you make Frankie's story come alive for these students, you were able to make writing more real. Not one of these students have ever met an author, much less had a visit with one. I believe they received your message and also came away with a better understanding of what writing really is. ~Susan Ownens, special education teacher, Cheatham Park Elementary, Springfield, TN
For more information on inviting Frankie to Skype with your classroom visit our website and download a free copy of our ebook on helping plan a Skype visit.
We have some openings for April and May so be sure to contact us today if you are interested!
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