After making the video inviting Aung San Suu Kyi to Skype with the class, we got an answer: Yes! Unfortunately, the day we were supposed to hold the interview, Hilary Clinton scheduled a visit with the Burmese leader. But fear not: We were able to reschedule the Skype date, and have gotten some publicity as a result of our stunt working out! Check out these links to some awesome stories about our class!
Cool Cat Teacher Blog: Virginia Tech Prof to Skype with Burma’s resistance leader on Monday
edtech digest: Professor Disrupting Lecture Hall with Best Use of Skype Ever
Plain Talking: The power of the Internet
storyful: Suu Kyi answers YouTube request to Skype US students