Susan, Many K-12 schools utilize Skype when a student is hospitalized for an extended amount of time or undergoing treatment that prevents them from attending class. It is a great way to keep the student engaged with his or her classmates and not fall too far behind in their studies. Here is a touching story I came across about a young girl with cancer who would Skype in to class while undergoing treatment: http://www.childrenscancer.org/main/kids_stories/lauras_story_surviving_osteosarcoma/ Theresa Schmitt