Teachers all over the world are using Skype to make learning more exciting and memorable. Students find videoconferencing motivating when they talk to an author about a book they are reading or ask questions of another class halfway around the world. Check out some of their projects and get started yourselves.
Some articles from educators using Skype may give you some ideas about projects, how to make connections with classes and experts or with those who want to practice their language skills:
http://record-eagle.com/sunday/x998539803/Teachers-find-learning-tool-in-Skype
https://sites.google.com/site/chattingacrosstheusa/
http://skypeanauthor.wetpaint.com
