In addition to pioneering some Skype-based activities in school districts, he has presented material to federal legislators on the value of new interactive teaching methodologies. Dale says Skype has been a very helpful tool in helping teachers to “enrich their instruction” since this VoIP phone technology came on the scene several years ago. Dale and others in the school district have used Skype to instruct and monitor classes remotely, as well as in setting up situations where students can tutor other students online.