Skype

Skype. The word alone used to make me tremble with fear. It was a lot like the word vlog. See myself while I talk to others? What could be more frightening? Well as most of you know, I gave in to doing the occasional vlog. But recently I decided to give in to Skype as well.

I set up a Skype account a little while back when a book publisher wanted to hold a virtual meeting with me. And you know what? It was fun! I ignored my own image on the screen and focused on the people I was speaking with, and it was kind of like sitting around a coffee table discussing books. 

Well, it's no secret that I love doing school visits. The former teacher in me loves being back inside those school walls. But school budgets are hurting. Enter Skype. I've decided to do Skype visits with schools. It's cheaper for the schools, and I don't have travel expenses. Everyone wins. Will I miss being in the actual school? Yes, and I fully intend to keep doing in-person visits to schools within traveling distance, but Skype will let me reach schools all over the country.

And... I've decided to give away two FREE Skype visits to the first two schools who contact me to set it up. So if you are a teacher or homeschooling parent and you would like to Skype visit with me, simply contact me through the contact me button. And if you are one of the first two, the visit will be free.

What about you? Would you ever do a Skype visit?