http://www.globalschoolnet.org/
I was really impressed with the above site. Global SchoolNet is an online site that strives to improve education through online collaboration. They "engage educators and students in meaningful e-learning projects worldwide to develop science, math, literacy and communication skills, foster teamwork, civic responsibility and collaboration, encourage workforce preparedness and create multi-cultural understanding". On their site, you have many different program options including "Online Expeditions", "International CyberFair" where students create online exhibitions and grade each other, and "Letters to Santa" where they exchange letters with students from around the world. This website is very impressive and offers a variety of projects from many different subjects.
Lara, thank you for sharing this site. It is very impressive. The online collaborative blogging and the video snippets of how other teachers are using collaborative groups were two of my interests on this site. I also especially appreciate their goal of connecting students in the area of science and math. The "Letters to Santa" sound interesting as well. I will take a look at that one to see if I can incorporate it.
ReplyDeleteThis a great site to connect students globally and help them appreciate other cultures.
I like this site too. I especially like all of the different projects that are offered. Would you have your students participate in these types of projects? How do you think they could be utilized?
ReplyDeleteI think this is perfect for elementary and even some middle school social studies classes.
What fun ideas! Thank you for finding and sharing this site. I will be sure to pass it along to my coworkers. We are always looking for new ways to utilize technology and collaborate more effectively.
ReplyDeleteLinda, can I write a letter to Santa with your class? I miss your second grade babies! :)
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