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Parents

One new book actually suggests that Troy was located in
England!

I’ve included two versions here. The

Before your book club meeting:



• Download Skype or other videoconferencing software at home, and try it out
  with someone you know. While Skype may be the best-known program, it’s certainly
  not the only option. Apple’s iChat and Google Video and Voice also offer free
  videoconferencing capabilities. The book club and author must use the same
  platform, so that needs to be arranged in advance.
  
• If you plan to meet at school, contact your technology coordinator to make
  sure you can use the software. Some districts block programs like Skype, and if
  that’s the case, you’ll want to see if it’s possible to unblock it for your
  program. Test it at school to make sure it works.
  
• Contact the author to arrange your virtual visit. Set a date and time and
  decide which videoconferencing program you’ll use and who will initiate the
  call.
  
• Once you’ve arranged a time (morning may be best to avoid high Internet
  usage), reserve the space where you’ll be having your virtual visit. Make sure
  all the necessary equipment is available and working. You’ll need a computer
  with a broadband Internet connection, as well as a webcam and microphone. These
  can be built in or attached via your computer’s USB ports.
  
• Plan your meeting. How long will it last? Will members gather around a
  computer or will the author be projected on a big screen? Where will kids stand
  or sit so they can be seen and heard? With adequate preparation, you’ll avoid
  confusion and make the most of discussion time. Have kids write questions on
  index cards in advance to keep things moving.
  
• Make sure the kids understand that your connection may be lost temporarily
  during the chat. It helps to have a plan in place for when that happens.
  Whenever I use Skype with my students, they bring their novels, with the
  understanding that a lost connection is their signal to start reading while I
  get things fixed.