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Nearly half a million students and teachers around the world are getting ready to connect beyond their classrooms via Skype to travel 14 million virtual miles. They\u2019ll talk with guest speakers and other schools and take virtual field trips to exciting places across the globe. This 48 hour event event celebrates the power of global learning and unlock the potential for all children to learn. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participating helps open the hearts and minds of your students and create empathy for one another. By sharing song and dance, cultural traditions and stories, and seeing places and things they could never physically travel to visit, children expand their perspectives about the world. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event also allows students to heave a meaningful impact on the world. For every 400 virtual miles traveled by <a href=\"https:\/\/education.microsoft.com\/skypeathon\"><strong>Skype-a-Thon<\/strong><\/a> participants, Microsoft will donate education resources to a child in need in one of 9 WE Villages around the world. If participants reach the goal of 14 million virtual miles, that could help up to 35,000 children have the chance to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t signed up yet, there is still time to join us. To help you get started and prepare for the event, below you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you have more questions, reach out to us via Twitter <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/skypeclassroom\">@SkypeClassroom<\/a><\/strong> or watch the on-demand training webinar <a href=\"https:\/\/education.microsoft.com\/skypeathontrainingwebinar\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-can-i-join-sign-up-for-skype-a-thon\">How can I join\/sign up for Skype-a-Thon?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose one of the Skype in the Classroom activities and schedule as many calls as you can for November 13\/14. 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