Recently, I spent 10 days in Florida with family for vacation. In preparation for my absence, each of my language-based therapy students received a "homework packet". The students were expected to complete the worksheets (each pertaining to their specific goals/objectives) before my return. I was pleasantly surprised to see that many of my students took this seriously, and completed their packets.
In addition, I utilized Skype to keep in contact with our DCD class. The students were learning about different animal species, and were specifically talking about "ugly" versus "cute" animals. I used this opportunity to Skype with the class and discuss the different animals I had encountered (especially in the Everglades).
In my previous job, working for various Charter schools, I was asked to conduct speech therapy services via Skype two days a week. The students' sessions varied from Articulation to Language-based therapy. This has been a common topic of discussion among SLP's recently, as more remote/rural area schools are in need of services but do not have an SLP on their full-time staff.
In my experience, if services must be provided via a web-based program such as Skype, it works best with students receiving language-based therapy. Trying to provide Articulation therapy services via webcam proved to be incredibly challenging.
For those of us who miss our students when on vacation, however, Skype is the perfect way to keep in touch, and teach a lesson or two in a fun and different way!
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