voxlite

Resources links http://www.voxlite.com/

Strengths
 * video mailbox with unlimited space
 * send and receive as many videos as you want
 * "quick send" option to send a video without signing up for voxlite
 * free
 * easy to navigate
 * both parties do not need to be in attendance at the same time

Weaknesses
 * must purchase a webcam if it does not come standard on your computer
 * ads by Google appear in right-hand column of inbox
 * not intended for children under 13 years of age

Opportunities
 * Send videos by simply recording a clip using your webcam or upload a digital video you created

Threats
 * Voxlite, LLC reserves the right at any time to charge fees for access to new Voxlite, LLC content or services or to portions of the existing Voxlite, LLC content or services or to the Voxlite, LLC as a whole. In no event will you be charged for access to any Voxlite, LLC content or service, or to the Voxlite, LLC as a whole, unless we obtain your prior agreement to pay such charges. If you do not consent to such charges, however, you may not have access to paid content or services.

Ideas for the classroom
 * Students can have virtual "pen pals"
 * Students can collaborate on projects with students from other countries
 * Students in different grade levels can be united; ie., 3rd graders and 12th graders can be joined for school spirit