COLLABORATIONS – teachers requesting videoconference partners
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Teddy Bear Exchange (5-21-07) first grade
We are looking for 4 first grade classes to exchange Teddy Bears. The classes would email pictures to each other about the Teddy's adventures. We could also have videoconferences during the year. neamandk@parklandsd.org
Cheer VC (5-21-07) Grades: K- 5
Join a first grade class in Humble ISD in Northeast Houston, Texas to learn about their Cheer Box and how they are using class cheers to build self esteem and promote a positive environment for student learning. Students will teach your class "the WOW cheer." angela.conrad@humble.k12.tx.us
Frog or Toad: Can You Tell the Difference? (5-28-07) Grades: K-3
What is the difference between a frog and a toad? How do you tell a male frog from a female frog? Students will learn these answers and much more as they explore frogs and toads. csiler@minnetrista.net
Monarch Migration (6-11-07) Kindergarten Teachers!
We are looking for three kindergarten classes in the northern part of the United States, preferably from the same school. We have a project on the migration of the Monarch Butterfly through Journey North (www.journeynorth.org) but we have modified for kindergarten. We would like to videoconference three to four times throughout the year. Susan Hopper shopper@stjohnsschool.org
US Landmark Game (12-06) Get your 2nd grade students engaged!
Participate in the Katy, TX, event via distance learning. Register, select your landmark and write 6 clues that will help other teams guess what it is. Linda McDonald, lindamcdonald@katyisd.org
Bubble Festival (9-3-07) Grades: K-4
My first grade students are doing various experiments on bubbles using the GEMS BOOK bUBBLE fESTIVAL. I would like to have a videoconferance with another classroom that participated in the bubble festival and share their discoveries. Caren Guajardo cguajardo1@taftisd.net
International videoconferences (9-3-07) Grades K-4
I teach gifted and talented k-2nd grade in a tiny cotton farming community in Taft, Texas. I do an unit on multicultural studies. I am looking for international classrooms to do videoconferences with. Please contact me--Caren Guajardo cguajardo1@taftisd.net
Culture Exchange (10-1-07) Grades 1-4
Looking for partners across the globe to help teach games and dances used in other cultures. Currently really intrested in Polish games/dances. This is done by the Physical Eduction and music teachers of Pleasant Hill Elementary School. We are located in the West Virginia of the United States -- Eastern Standard Time. Bonnie Sands bbever@access.k12.wv.us
Mardi Gras Celebration (10-1-07) Grade 3
Third grade students in Texas are required to learn about cultural celebrations in other regions. It is difficult to explain Mardi Gras to my students. I am looking for at least one third grade class in Louisiana who would be willing to connect for the purpose of explaining Mardi Gras student to student. Judith Dallinger Judy_Dallinger@birdville.k12.tx.us
Second Grade Geography (11-26-07)
We are a 2nd grade class in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and we are looking for another 2nd grade class in another state to share important details about your state including details about your state’s geography. We in will return will share important facts and all about the geography of Louisiana with your class. Jamie Gerage Jgerage@ebrschools.org
Pen Pals (12-3-07) Grade 1-2
I have one first and one second grade teacher that would like to do a pen pal project with another class who has video conferencing capabilty (IP only)-- preferably outside of New York...This project would start out with snail mail and then progress to a video conference.... Mary Ann Magliacano mmagliac@nscsd.org
1st Grade Culture Share (12-3-07) Grade 1-3
s part of their study of "culture," we have three first grade teachers who would each like to pair off with a different group for three "culture share videoconferences" that would occur during the month of January. Topics could include family, food, clothing, shelter, language, traditions, recreation, etc. We'd like to schedule the sharing during our school day and yours, so it's probably best to be within 1 to 5 time zones of us. The best times for us during the day are any time between 9 and 11:45 a.m. Central Time U.S. and between 2:30 and 3:30 Central Time U.S. Tim Gore roundtrips@clayton.k12.mo.us
Kindergarten Partnership (12-10-07)
Our p.m. Kindergarten class is seeking a partner class to share information about their day and school. We would like to begin with snail mail pen pal writing and end with a videoconference. Our kindergartners want to know if students in other parts of the country learn and do the same things as they do. Pam VonMater pvanmater@pkwy.k12.mo.us
Second Grade Weather Partners (1-14-08)
Second Grade Miami Country Day School students looking for another second grade class to collaborate on weather reports, temperature graphing, and general climate conditions. (Hopefully someone will respond from a cold, winter climate...we are having a hard time picturing snow here in Miami!) We could meet once a week for three weeks. Rowena Gerber gerberr@miamicountryday.org
Kindergarten Collaboration (1-14-08)
Hi, I am a kindergarten teacher in a rural school in Upstate New York. I am looking for another kindergarten classroom that my class can write to and share information with. This would start out as snail mail and then possibly end with a videoconference. Janet Bunce jbunce@mmcsd.org
Mexico for First Graders (1-28-08)
Want to find a first grade class in Mexico to compare with our first grade class. Diana Gyuras dgyuras@ccboe.com
Special Delivery from Kansas (2-4-08) Grade 2
A 2nd grade class would love to share information about their community and state with another second grade class or two. We have developed a short, introductory lesson we would share. End those Feb. blues with a great videoconference and learn about another community! Marjorie Landwehr-Brown mlb@usd396.net
Landforms (2-18-08) Grade 1-3
Our second grade is looking for another class to collaborate with in their study of landforms and climates. We would love to connect with a school that offers different landforms or climates than we have in Minnesota. Nichole Rens nrens@brookcntr.k12.mn.us
Alphabet Bingo (2-25-08) Grade K
The game is played by saying 'cover the letter that makes the 't' sound, then the students finds and covers the t on their bingo card. We would take turns calling out the letter sounds students on both sides would cover the letters. We are looking for another class of resource students that would be interested. We have a small group of 6-8 kdg that would participate in this VC. Laura Witten lwitten@marcelluscs.org
Interactive Math Riddles (3-10-08) Grades 1-2
Our kindergarten class in Massapequa, NY is looking for another primary class to videoconference with on Wednesday, March 19 at 1:45 EST. We would like to share our math riddles with you and would love if you could share an activity then with us preferably using the format of a Read Across the Planet videoconference. (Our Read Across the Planet videoconfernece fell through so we are looking for another class who wants to connect with us.) Deborah Fallon deborah.fallon@plainedgeschools.org
Elementary Self-Contained Class seeking VC Partner (3-31-08) Grade 3
There is a self-contained teacher in my school who is interested in videoconferencing with another self-contained class before the end of June. Her students are in second and third grade. Please contact me if you would like to pair up! Tara Davidson tdavidson@mtsinai.k12.ny.us
Elementary School Students (3-31-08) Grade 1, 3
I have a few elementary teachers that would like to videoconference with another class. We are looking for students in Kindergarten, First Grade, and Third Grade. It would be great for the classes to snail mail or email each other a few times before the videoconference to help establish more of a connection. Please contact me if you would like to pair up with one of our classes! Tara Davidson tdavidson@mtsinai.k12.ny.us
Children Around The World (5-21-07) Grades: 3, 4, 5
Looking for a partnership with an elementary institution to connect thirty US students, ages 9-11 to a comparable group. This two-week program can be project based with shared goals or just a visit with other students around the world. scooley@cameronisd.net.
Elementary Videoconferencing Collaboration (5-28-07) Grades: K-6
I am a technology teacher in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, which is located in New York's beautiful Hudson Valley. I work with students in grades k-6 and am interested in collaborating with classrooms to share and exchange curriculum projects. jcatania@newbugrh.k12.ny.us
Pen Pals Needed.. (5-28-07) Grades: 5
I am teaching fifth grade in Rock Hill, SC. I would like for my students to become pen pals with another fifth grade class. I would like to videoconference as well throughout the year with the class so that students are able to meet and share classroom projects. ljohnso@rock-hill.k12.sc.us
Elementary Collaboration Partners (6-4-07) Grades: K-, 5
I am the computer resource specialist at a K-5 elementary school in Virginia Beach, VA. I am looking for videoconferencing partners to collaborate on projects and share lessons with classrooms around the US and the world. Hiroko Burch hiroko.burch@vbschools.com
Tell Us About Your Heroes Grades: 3-6
Our 4th and 5th graders have chosen hero(ine)s or famous people of our culture, researched their accomplishments and lives, created costumes, and would love to share this activity with similar ages! Marjorie Landwehr-Brown mlb@usd396.net
Butterfly Life Cycle (6-11-07) Grade 5
I am a fifth grade teacher looking for suggestions for a life science unit. I just learned our monarch butterfly source will not be distributing eggs in the fall of 2007 due to disease. Is there a unit of study you have done that might come close to an in-depth look at a species’ life cycle that meets MN state benchmarks? Carey Thompson cthompso@buffalo.k12.mn.us
Fourth Grade Science (6-11-07) Grade 4
Our fourth grade gifted cluster in Virginia Beach class is looking for another fourth grade class to discuss experimental design as well as conduct experiments throughout the year. We would like to focus on matter, electricity, and force and motion. Jennifer Biange jennifer.biange@vbschools.com
MysteryQuest (April, 2007) a project is designed for 5th grade students studying US geography.
Through videoconference technology, students are able to meet other students while learning about cities and states in the United States. Prior to the videoconference each classroom will create a presentation with clues about their ONE mystery country and city. The other classrooms, using maps, the Internet, textbooks, and other resources, will try to discover the mystery location presented by each participating classrooms. Six classrooms connect at a time for this project. http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/MQUSA/
Read Around the Planet 2007 A Celebration of "NEA's Read Across America"
This project is open to all K-12 students in public and private schools. Online Materials--Packets for Teachers, Coordinators and Techs are available online. See www.twice.cc/read/ on the right hand side. Sue Porter RAP Verification Coordinator - [mailto:read@remc11.k12.mi.us]
Reading book talk (7-30-07) Grade 5
I would like to collaborate with other classrooms on the book Shiloh. My students read this book the first six weeks of school. Gina Taylor gtaylor@teagueisd.org
Number the Stars literature circles
5th grade teacher would like to find another classroom to videoconference and collaborate with regarding Number the Stars. Debbie Fucoloro dfucoloro@stclementschool.com
Geography Share (10-7-07) Grades 4-6
We live in Clayton, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, and are working with three 4th grade classes studying U.S. geography. We would like to videoconference with other elementary students (grades 4 to 6) from other parts of the country--northeast, southeast, northwest, southwest or Alaska/Hawaii to learn about life in your region and share life in our region with you. We’d like to do this anytime between October 30 and November 14. Topics could include plants and crops, physical geography, weather and seasons, culture and recreation, economic products, major cities, etc. We look forward to being in touch. Tim Gore roundtrips@clayton.k12.mo.us
My State, North Carolina (10-15-07) Grade 4
We have divided our three fourth grade classes into the 3 regions of North Carolina. At some point (end of November- early December) we would like to share and ask questions of a 4th grade class from each of the 3 regions. We live in the mountain region and would love to share with a school in the piedmont and the coast. Helga Graff helga.graff@asheville.k12.nc.us
Biomes (10-15-07) Grade 5
We are a K-5 elementary school and would like to share our biome research with schools located in different biomes/and or a school also researching biomes. The biomes are Rainforest, Grasslands or Prairies, Deciduous Forest, Coral Reef, Deserts, Wetlands, and Tundra. It would be great to have contact in the beginning of the project with each respective biome and again at the end. Helga Graff helga.graff@asheville.k12.nc.us
Turkey Talk (10-29-07) Grade 3
We would like to have a Turkey Talk DL (compares to monster match) with another 3rd grade class. Our reading group has been working with adjectives and would like to exchange eachothers descriptions of a turkey, make that turkey and then get together to compare the results. Laura Witten lwitten@marcelluscs.org
Creative Sentences (10-29-07) Grade 1
We are using the 6 traits writing program and would like to partner with a first grade classroom. Each of our students have written a sentence about a scarecrow. We would like to keep with the fall theme and share sentences with another classroom. Laura Witten lwitten@marcelluscs.org
Global Festival (11-12-07) Grades 4-5
We are having a Global Festival on Dec. 5 and would love to have a Canadian or Central/South American school to partner with. Our theme is Global Warming and its effect globally. We would like to conference sometime from 10:30 to 1:30 CST and discuss school life, family,and culture—possible as a launching for future projects. Marjorie Landwehr-Brown mlb@usd396.net
Third Grade Videoconference Partners Wanted (11-12-07)
Hi, we are looking for another 3rd grade class to videoconference with. We want to ask you about your community, climate, region, cultures etc. We are in the upper rench and seek a partner class from another area. Andy Vrakas vrakasa@franklin.k12.wi.us
Geography Share (11-19-07) Grades 4-5
We live in Clayton, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, and are working with three 4th grade classes studying U.S. geography. We would like to videoconference with other elementary students (grades 4 to 6) from other parts of the country—northeast, southeast, northwest, southwest or Alaska/Hawaii to learn about life in your region and share life in our region with you. We’d like to do this anytime between October 30 and November 14. Topics could include plants and crops, physical geography, weather and seasons, culture and recreation, economic products, major cities, etc. We look forward to being in touch. Tim Gore roundtrips@clayton.k12.mo.us
Math Connections (11-26-07) Grades 1-5
I am seeking elementary level classroom from across the world to join with my students in exploring mathematics in their world. We hope to use a variety of Web2.0 tools to share examples of math in everyday life and to also connect and interact with each other. Linda Nitsche lnitsche@ojrsd.com
Seeking partnership with classrooms around the US (11-26-07) Grades 3-6
Our 5th graders are learning about the US states and their features. We would like to find classrooms around the country who would collaborate with us in projects that pertain to their state. Adina Popa apopa@loudoun.k12.va.us
Irish Gaelic CAP Class (12-03-07) Grade 5
hat I would most like would be for my students to have a conference with a class around their own age (fifth grade) in Ireland so they can practice speaking and hearing some Irish phrases and learn a little bit about what Irish schools are like. William Zimmerman zimmermw@ardsleyschools.org
Fire Ants: The Real Ant Bully (1-7-08) Grades 2-4
Students will be introduced to Life Science concepts by observing Fire Ants virtually. They will study how the fire ants migrated to the United States and why certain environments are favorable to them. They’ll learn about various other facts such as: habitat, life cycle and behavior. Middle and High School students participating in this year’s KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest are in need of audiences to share their programs with as they make their final presentations for judging, between February 1 -15, 2008. Contact Bev Mattocks at bmattocks@cilc.org by January 23, 2008.
Low Bridge: Clinton's Big Ditch (1-7-08) Grades 3-4
Explore the history of New York’s greatest canal and the establishment of its feeder canal system. Students will learn how the ideas and plans for the new transportation system went into action, including what it took to construct the canal at that time. Students will gain an understanding of the canal’s importance for the local economy in New York State, and other neighboring states. Middle and High School students participating in this year’s KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest are in need of audiences to share their programs with as they make their final presentations for judging, between February 1 -15, 2008. Contact Bev Mattocks at bmattocks@cilc.org by January 23, 2008.
Wind Power (1-7-08) Grades 3-8
Wind power has become an increasingly important resource in our community. The Snyder Wind Farm Project houses the most technologically advanced wind turbines in North American. There is truly some component for every interest involved in farming the wind, from the technology involved to the environmental issues and everything in between. Middle and High School students participating in this year’s KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest are in need of audiences to share their programs with as they make their final presentations for judging, between February 1 -15, 2008. Contact Bev Mattocks at bmattocks@cilc.org by January 23, 2008.
Pen Pals (1-14-08)
I have eight THIRD grade classes in El Paso, Texas that would like to become pen pals with other third grade classes outside of the state of Texas. After exchanging letters they would then like to video conference with their pen pal class in the spring. Ashton Graham acgraham@episd.org
Great Race (1-14-08)
Fifth grade classrooms from around the nation will race from Jamestown VA (Home of the first settlers) to San Francisco, CA (Gold Rush). Each class will be a team and the team that gets there the quickest, spending least amount of money, traveling through the most states will win. Katrina Moore kmoore@ccesc.k12.oh.us
Historical Wax Museum (2-4-08) Grades 4-6
My sixth grade students have prepared a "Wax Museum" presentation with students portraying historical figures. Students will be in costume and will give a 2 minute first person speech telling about the life of the historical person. We are looking for two schools that would like to be the audience for our presentation. We would like to present our program on March 6, 2008. DebColeman dcoleman@swell.k12.in.us
5th GrADE BOOK DISCUSSION: MANIAC MAGEE (2-18-08) Grades 4-6
Looking for a classroom to hold book discussion with on Jerry Spinelli's MANIAC MAGEE. Topics could include prejudice, problem solutions, etc. Tara Parr tparr@pvsd.org
Mardi Gras Celebration (2-25-08) Grade 3
Third grade students in Texas are required to learn about cultural celebrations in other regions. It is difficult to explain Mardi Gras to my students. I am looking for at least one third grade class in Louisiana who would be willing to connect for the purpose of explaining Mardi Gras student to student. Judith Dallinger Judy_Dallinger@birdville.k12.tx.us
Mystery Artifacts (3-17-08) Grade 4-5
We will send you an artifact box with clues from where we are located. Your students will try and solve. You will send us one also. Then, we will meet via distance learning to share how we solved! Karen Clementi kclementi@ims.k12.nj.us
Math Buddies (3-17-08) Grade 5
I would like for my math students (60) to have a buddy that they could correspond with about math. There math buddy could be someone they could ask for help, collaborate with to solve problems, vent, etc. I would like to try using a wiki for this project. It would allow the students to keep a running record of their correspondences and give them sonething to return to for review. Steven Kimmi steven.kimmi@usd305.com
Looking to Collaborate with a Classroom in Ireland (3-31-08) Grade 2,3,4
A disscussion with an elementary class from Ireland about their culture and school. We will in turn share with them our culture and what we do in school. Jodi Urtz jurtz@mmcsd.org
Multiplication Exchange (3-31-08) Grade 3
We would like to meet with another third grade class to show and exchange ideas of how we/they practice and learn their multiplication facts. Our Math group meets everyday from 9:50-11:00 EST time. Please reply only if this time works for you, because we cannot meet at any other time. Laura Witten lwitten@marcelluscs.org
Interactive Music Distance Learning Project (7-23-07) Grades: 6-12
Manhattan School of Music (MSM) seeks middle, high and/or collegiate education partners to participate in cost-free music distance learning collaboration in which MSM Doctoral program would design, create and present interactive music programs to present via videoconference to partner classrooms around the country. These programs would be designed in consultation with partner schools and would focus on either applied music lessons or thematic-based topics in music. MSM seeks partners committed to a dual learning process and post program educational assessment. Christianne Orto, corto@msmnyc.edu
The Origins and Culture of Hula (1-7-08) Grades 6-8
Hula is a form of worship to Hawaiian gods. Their poetry, music and dance were sacred to the Hawaiians. In the 1820’s hula was banished until Kalakaua joined kahiko and auana (two kinds of hula). Explore with these students hula’s origins that are sometimes forgotten and known only as entertainment. Middle and High School students participating in this year’s KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest are in need of audiences to share their programs with as they make their final presentations for judging, between February 1 -15, 2008. Contact Bev Mattocks at bmattocks@cilc.org by January 23, 2008.
Mardi Gras Masks (2-25-08) Grades 9-12
High school Art classes will share masks they are making for Mardi Gras with other students making masks? Maybe a show and tell session at the end right before Mardi Gras which is February 4th this year, so on January 31st Thursday and February 1st Friday? 7-8am/Art1, 8-9am/Art1, 10-11am/Art2, 11-12am/Art2, 12:30-1:30pm/Art1. If we can find classes that have the same time to share lets get together and share! Andreanna Lisca alisca@ebrschools.org
Choir Practice (4-14-08) Grades 6-8
A middle school choir teacher, whose students are beginning to experience voice changes, would like to work with a college choir for a distance learning event that would involve choir members talking about voice changes and etc. It might be fun to perform for each other and for the younger students to ask questions of the college choir members.
A View From Saturday (5-28-07) Grades: 6, 7
We are looking for a 6th or 7th grade English class in New York. Our students will be reading A View From Saturday by E.L. Konigsburg and we want to find another class that will have their students read the same book. shopper@stjohnsschool.org
LiteratureQuest (5-28-07) Grades: 6, 7
I have a high school teacher working on a point-to-point LiteratureQuest on American Literature for the spring. If you might be interested, email Sharon Noland, River Valley High School Coordinator, at snoland@remc11.k12.mi.us
Debate of Novels (9-10-07) Grades: 6-8
Our 6th grade students are reading the following novels this year and would like to debate and discuss issues in the novels with other students reading the same novels.
1st quarter-I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly
2nd quarter-Bud, Not Buddy
3rd quarter-Holes
4th quarter-On My Honor
Susan Conlon sconlon1@pghboe.net
Chocolate War, Cormier: Power, Pressure, Conformity (10-1-07) Grades 8-10
This is the first time I have taught Cormier's “The Chocolate War,” so I am open to exploring ideas with a collaborator, especially someone who has taught the content before. I am trying to focus on the issues of power, pressure, and conformity that arise in the novel, and would really like to have some student discussion about how these issues affect their lives. Beyond that, I am open to suggestions about projects and related things we can do via videoconferencing. Robb Davis rdavis@seishn.com
The Giver (10-1-07) Grades 7-8
We are looking for another school to partner with on the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry. The collaboration would include posting activities to a website and video conferencing. Susan Hopper shopper@stjohnsschool.org
6th Grade Book Club (10-1-07) Grade 6
6th grade teacher in rural NE Texas is looking for a partner teacher to share a book club type videoconference. The book is "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck. Connection to occur in November 2007. Jodie Ingram jingram@northlamar.net
Poetry Sharing (12-3-07) Grade 12
Creative Writing students would like to have a poetry sharing with high school classes in other parts of the country. Teacher Todd Newby. Time of day: 11:30am - 12:15pm EST. Judy Kaplan kaplan@peekskillcsd.org
Social Commentary Lyrics (12-3-07) Grade 12
12th grade Creative Writing students would like to discuss ideas around social commentary lyrics by musicians with students in another part of the country. Teacher Todd Newby. Time available: 11:30am - 12:15pm EST. Judy Kaplan kaplan@peekskillcsd.org
Is Media Reporting Fair and Unbiased? (12-3-07) Grade 12
Grade 1212th grade Mass Media students want to discuss 'Is media reporting fair and unbiased?'with student in another part of the country. Students would be assigned different aspects of the topic to present. Teacher Sara Boyce. Times available: 9:51 - 10:37am or 12:19 - 1:05pm, EST. Judy Kaplan kaplan@peekskillcsd.org
Story Discussion (12-3-07) Grade 12
2th grade AP Literature students would like to have book discussions with students in another school. Titles would be determined between the teachers. English Teacher - Charlene Woods. Time of day: 1:10 - 1:56pm EST. Judy Kaplan kaplan@peekskillcsd.org
Yearbook Collaboration (12-10-07) Grades 10-12
I would like to collaborate with other yearbook classes to discuss layout, procedures, exchange ideas and to share what we are working on. I have class 9:59 - 10:44 but could possibly work out other times to collaborate. Vicki Quinn vickquin@hssd.k12.wi.us
Online Book Discussions (12-10-07) Grades 10-12
10th grade honors language arts students would like to have book discussions with students in another school. Titles include A Tale of Two Cities, Kindred, Ethan Fromme, or other titles determined by teachers. English Teacher–Vicki Quinn. Times of day: 7:30-8:15, 9-9:50, 1-2:35. These are class times, but we might be able to be flexible for group discussions. Vicki Quinn vickquin@hssd.k12.wi.us
Tangerine--novel discussion (2-11-08) Grades 6-8
Middle School teacher would like a collaboration with teacher from Florida. Therese Dristas tdristas@munster.k12.in.us
Romeo and Juliet (2-11-08) Grade 10
Looking for a class to discuss Romeo and Juliet online and, possibly, doing a collaborative project. Tara Goodrich tgoodrich@cysd.k12.pa.us
Iranian Connection (3-3-08) Grades 10-11
We are seeking pen pals with an Iranian school. The class is high school age and live in the Jay, Maine. We are currently reading "Persepolis" in English class. Carol Reed Carol_Reed@jayschools.org
To Kill a Mockingbird (3-10-08) Grades 9-10
Freshman English class that is reading "To Kill a Mockingbird" would like to connect with another class on April 10 at 12:45 PM Central to share original skits. Roxanne Glaser rglaser@esc12.net
High School English Exchange and Peer Edit Compositions (3-31-08) Grades 9-12
9th grade advanced level class (Pre-Ap) searching for high school class (any grade level) to exchange compositions - narrative and literary analysis - with emphasis on syntax structure. Jane Gonzales jagonzalez@lfcisd.net
April 28th MacBeth Exchange (4-7-08) Grades 11-12
We need a partner for collaboration on MacBeth on April 28 at 10:00. Our class will share video projects created in our MacBeth unit, and we'd like you to share projects or work you've done on your unit. Then the students can engage in a discussion. Janine Lim jlim@remc11.k12.mi.us
Tangerine-Novel Discussion (4-7-08) Grade 8
An 8th grade resource class from Indiana would like to connect with another school via video conferencing for a discussion of the novel. We have finished reading the novel and would like to collaborate with another 8th grade class. The format might include a discussion of theme, character motivation, socio-economic difference between characters or issue of dishonesty. Quiz format to review factual info. would also be interesting. To contact the teacher directly, email rmbonacci@munster.k12.in.us
.Feminist Literature: Ethan Frome (4-14-08) Grade 9-12
Next month, we will focus on feminist literature from the 1910-1920s as well as read Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton. We are interested in working with other classes in discussion of this novel. Vicki Quinn vickquin@hssd.k12.wi.us
ESL for Spanish-speaking students (6-24-07)
As the Distance Learning Coordinator for Monmouth County Vocational School District, I am trying to locate an ESL program that could be made available to some of our Spanish-speaking students via videoconference. The students are incarcerated at our county Youth Detention Center, but are allowed to attend our education classes because of their good behavior. sandy_wolgast@hths.mcvsd.org
The French Connection (8-6-07) Grades 7-12
Our French students would love to work with native French speaking high school students in areas of conversational language, cultural exchange, and other projects. Jocelynne Waddle, the French language teacher is an experienced I2 user/facilitator and has participated in many interactive video collaborations. Tim Smith tim.smith@frankfort.kyschools.us
Mandarin Chinese (9-24-07) Grades 9-12
The first year Chinese class at our high school would like to partner with a class in the USA practicing speaking and writing to each other in Mandarin Chinese. The purpose is to encourage the student's use of speaking and hearing the spoken language, as well as helping their writing skills. Anthony Weselkowski. sean@ix.netcom.com
French 2 and/or Spanish 2 (10-1-07) Grades 10-12
We are looking for a partner school who like to have their students communicate in Spanish or French, honing their skills. If interested please contact me at the following email address: sean@ix.netcom.com. We will then see if a time can be set up between the two schools as well as a medium so that we can jointly collaborate. Anthony Wesolowski
World Cultural Exchange-Latin American Countries (10-7-07) Grade 6
A sixth grade teacher in New Hampshire USA,has students currently working on a project researching information on Latin American countries. The teacher is looking for a school in the Amazon Region who would like to share information about life on the river and share cultural exchange of information about their country. Betti Percival bpercival@danvilleschool.com
French Collaboration with a high school in France (10-7-07) Grades 10-12
A high school French class located in Plaistow New Hampshire, USA is looking to collaborate with french students in a high school in France. Betti Percival bpercival@danvilleschool.com
Spanish-English Pen-Pals (10-15-07) Grade 8
We are interested in forming a collaboration with students in grade 8 (13-14 years old) from a Spanish speaking country (Mexico, Spain, etc...) who are learning English. We would like students to be paired up as pen-pals and exchange letters written in the language they are learning (Spanish and English). We would then like to have them meet periodically via video conferencing. Beth Kovalcik bkovalcik1@pghboe.net
Early Spanish (10-29-07) Grade 6
We are a 6th grade Spanish class in upstate New York. We would like to meet a class in Central or South America who is early primary (learning colors, shapes, etc). We would like to be able to teach/learn from younger students who have basic Spanish speaking skills. Laurie Cannon lcannon@watertowncsd.org
Latin Class—High School or Middle School (11-12-07)
We are looking for schools with Latin programs to speak with our students either at the high school or middle school. Gary Barron barrong@pasd.k12.pa.us
Middle School Japanese Language Class (1-7-08) Grades 7-8
We are seeking another middle school class wishing to practice Japanese language skills sometime in the month of February, 2008. We are located in Carmel, IN. Vivian Lawhead vlawhead@ccs.k12.in.us
Spanish Level 4 or 5 (1-21-08) Grade 11-12
1. Students will discuss Spanish short stories in Spanish.
2. Students will view a picture - then one class will make up the beginning of a story based on the picture and the other class will finish the story. All in Spanish. Judy Kaplan jkaplan@peekskillcsd.org
High School French (1-28-08) Grade 11-12
We are looking for a partner school who would work with our advanced French class. The class is at 1:00 pm central time. If you are interested please contact me so that we can see if we can set something up. Trey Katzer tkatzer@liberty.k12.mo.us
High School Spanish (1-28-08) Grade 11-12
We are looking for a partner school who would work with our advanced Spanish class. The class is at 7:30 am to 9:00 am or 1:00 pm to 2:35 pm central time. If you are interested please contact me so that we can see if we can set something up. Trey Katzer tkatzer@liberty.k12.mo.us
High School Spanish Class Seeking Videoconference Partners (2-11-08) Grade 7-12
Our HS Spanish Level 3 class is looking to collaborate with another school either in the USA or in another country to practice Spanish and for the Spanish speaking students to practice English (if desired) with our class. Tara Davidson tdavidson@mtsinai.k12.ny.us
La Feria (2-18-08) Grade 9-12
Students will demonstrate making a craft with ALL instructions in Spanish so that participants can simultaneously create the same product, i.e, masks, cascarones, punched tin, straw appliqué. Each presentation will last 20 minutes including time for questions and answers. Carol Teitelman distancelearning@esc13.txed.net
Racism Conversation between Missouri & French School (2-25-08) Grade 11-12
I would like to speak with students in France about racism today - I'm thinking specifically against North Africans, who immigrate to France. Since the 7th graders are wrapping up their study of the Holocaust & WWII, I want to show them the movie Au revoir les enfants, which is about the French resistance, and then have a discussion with a school about the current status of racism in France. Les élèves de Wydown Middle School à St. Louis, Missouri, cherchent un collège en France avec qui on peut parler du racisme qui existe en France aujourd’hui. Nous avons fait une unité du Holocauste et les juifs en France, et maintenant on veut parler avec les élèves français au sujet du racisme, spécifiquement contre les nord-africains. Les élèves américains ont 13 ans. Rebecca Morrison rmorrison@csd.org
Spanish Classes Review Art Works and Music (3-3-08) Grade 9-12
Level 2 and Level 3 Spanish classes are looking for a high school class who would like to talk about artwork and/or music in Spanish. Emphasis would be given to asking and responding to questions that involve various verb tenses. Laurien Monaghen laurien.monaghen@boerne-isd.net
Beginner Spanish Class (3-10-08) Grade 8-12
A sixth grade teacher with the Timberlane Regional Middle School is looking to videoconference with another beginner Spanish Class in the United States or Spain. The students have only had six weeks of Spanish. They know how to greet, introduce themselves, they know colors, alphabet, and how to say whether or not they like certain foods, drinks and activities. They are just learning how to make requests and words for school vocabulary. Betti Percival bpercival@danvilleschool.com
French/English language classroom collaboration (3-17-08) Grade 11-12
We are seeking a French-English collaboration from a French speaking country to allow our American students to practice French and for the French speaking students to practice English (if desired). It would open up the francophone world to the students on both sides. Jeffrey Elliott jelliott@questar.org
Beginning Spanish Collaboration (3-24-08) Grade 9-10
We are looking for a beginning Spanish class (9th graders preferably) who live in the Eastern Time Zone. We would like to connect via IP (or ISDN) from 8:10-9:10am to exchange cultural information about Spanish Speaking countries or communities. Neva Kelly nkelly@horseheadsdistrict.com
Success with Beginning Spanish (3-24-08) Grade 9
I have a High School (lower level) Spanish teacher that would like his class to videoconference with another (lower level) Spanish class. There are 14 students, most of whom are 9th graders, and they all struggle with Spanish. The purpose of this collaboration would be for the students to have fun and also experience some success with their Spanish speaking skills. The teacher would like to work with another teacher to design some “game type” activities that both classes could succeed with and thus improve student confidence. Neva Kelly nkelly@horseheadsdistrict.com
Beginning French (3-31-08) Grade 9-12
I have a beginning French class who would like to collaborate with another beginning French class or with an English class in a French speaking country. We would like to practice our basic skills and possibly have some cross-cultural conversations. Jason Horne hornej@gcschools.net
Upper Level Spanish Class Collaboration (3-31-08) Grade 11-12
Upper level Spanish class in St. Louis, MO would like to meet other Spanish classes to discuss music, food, art and/or travel. The primary purpose would be for students to practice their language skills with others. Mary Lynn mlynn@jfk-catholic-high.org
Looking to train new presenter staff during summer (6-11-07)
I am seeking summer school programs and/or videoconferencing enabled summer camps to deliver New York Hall of Science Virtual Visit programs to as a way to prepare new presenter staff for upcoming school year. Chris Lawrence clawrence@nyscience.org
ap environmental science (10-1-07) Grade 12
Our AP environmental science class would like to speak to another apes class to share our knowledge on a current environmental topic. David Zoglio zog4252@yahoo.com
Math Maniacs (10-15-07) Grade 6
Looking for a way to get kids excited about math and story problems? Then this program is for you! Each school will prepare story problems for the other school to solve. Schools can use PowerPoint, document camera, or posters to display the problems. The program will last about 45 minutes. Each school will come up with their own problems for the other school to solve. Jenni Allen jallen@dowagiacschools.org
Toys in Space Investigation (10-22-07) Grade 9
We are currently looking for an English-speaking country (outside of the USA) to participate in a videoconference with an American school located in Huntsville, AL. The collaborative project will take over three weeks (beginning in November) and will consist of two videoconferences with NASA and the school here.
Part 1- Students participate in Toys in Space videoconference with NASA and meet the other school. At end of videoconference, the students will be challenged to design and market a toy that will work on the Moon.
Part 2- Students break into teams (4-6 students per team) and design and market a toy that will work on the Moon to NASA. This can include a Power Point, flier, or a video commercial.
Part 3- the two schools present their toys to one another and NASA.
Scott Anderson scott.c.anderson@nasa.gov
Science and Math: Problem Solving (10-29-07) Grade 7
Choose a problem that could be solved by another class in 15-20 minutes; for example, a story problem, or a geometry problem. Holli Penny hpenny@sisd.cc
Global Warming (11-26-07) Grades 9-12
I am looking for a partner school in northern Canada or the Artic region that would be interested in using a Polycom video con ferencing system to share ideas and observations on Global Warming in their region. Rick Hultman rhultman@hf.k12.mn.us
Monkeying Around with Averages (1-7-08) Grade 7
In this lesson students will determine the mean, median, mode, and range of the weights of all the animals at the Austin Zoo. Middle and High School students participating in this year’s KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest are in need of audiences to share their programs with as they make their final presentations for judging, between February 1 -15, 2008. Contact Bev Mattocks at bmattocks@cilc.org by January 23, 2008.
Guitars Grades 6-8 (1-7-08)
The oversized guitars in Austin will be compared to regular guitars using scale factors. Participants will develop, analyze, and explain methods for solving problems involving proportions, such as scaling & finding equivalent ratios. Middle and High School students participating in this year’s KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest are in need of audiences to share their programs with as they make their final presentations for judging, between February 1 -15, 2008. Contact Bev Mattocks at bmattocks@cilc.org by January 23, 2008.
Going Batty For Math (1-7-08) Grades 6-7
The Austin Congress Bridge has a colony of 1.5 million bats. Bats eat approximately 20-30 pounds of food each night. Ever wonder how much that is in a year? Students will find, use, and interpret measures of center and spread, including mean. Students will also understand the meaning and effects of arithmetic operations with and integers. Middle and High School students participating in this year’s KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest are in need of audiences to share their programs with as they make their final presentations for judging, between February 1 -15, 2008. Contact Bev Mattocks at bmattocks@cilc.org by January 23, 2008.
Linear Relationships in the Texas State Capitol (1-7-08) Grade 7
Did you know that the design of the Texas State Capitol was based on renaissance architecture? In our lesson, students will investigate graphical representations while analyzing linear relationships and also analyze and compare the slope in the various staircases in the Texas state capitol. Middle and High School students participating in this year’s KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest are in need of audiences to share their programs with as they make their final presentations for judging, between February 1 -15, 2008. Contact Bev Mattocks at bmattocks@cilc.org by January 23, 2008.
Lance Armstrong & His Tour de France (1-7-08) Grade 7-8
This virtual fieldtrip will look at Lance Armstrong’s unit rate in the Tour de France. Participants will explore rates of change, and engage in a discussion about unit rate and how it worked for Lance Armstrong to win 7 tour de France titles and other competitions. Students will play an interactive game to reinforce their learning about unit rate. Middle and High School students participating in this year’s KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest are in need of audiences to share their programs with as they make their final presentations for judging, between February 1 -15, 2008. Contact Bev Mattocks at bmattocks@cilc.org by January 23, 2008.
Algebra Partnership (3-31-08) Grade 9-12
Students would teach other Algebra concepts to review for the end of course exam. We would use this collaboration to excite our students about Alegbra 1. Beth Crawford crawfordb@clarke.k12.ga.us
Computer 3-D Model Competition with CHINA (4-14-07) Grades 9-12
We are looking for partners to take part in a computer project involving children in primary 4-6. The software we are using is Google Sketchup, a FREE 3D software created by Google. Google Sketchup is an excellent program with a lot of tutorials so that computer teachers need not do much prep work.
The project idea is this: we will decide on a theme which the children will create 3D models of. After these models are created, the children will then exchange their models to each other via email. Afterwards, the children will then videoconference and then explain their models with other schools face to face.. Chun Fung rn03smr@yahoo.com.hk
International MysteryQuest (5-21-07) Grades: 5, 6
We are a 5th grade classroom in Central New York who had such a blast doing a local USA Geography MysteryQuest project that we now want to find international partners for a World Geography MysteryQuest. http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/MysteryQuest/index.htm
Lebanon -- A Country of Varied Cultures and Traditions (5-21-07) Grades: 7-12
Offered anytime Feb. 2007 - mid May 2007 around your schedule--YES (Youth Exchange and Study) program participant and high schoo student, Nancy Naser Al Deen offers a representation about her home country Lebanon to let 7-12 graders know more about the country. dturpen@msdpt.k12.in.us
Building Bridges Between the U.S. and the Middle East (6-11-07) Grades: 7-12
Offered anytime Dec 2005-May 2006 around your schedule. Please contact --YES (Youth Exchange and Study) program participant and high school student, Mohammad Hawili offers a representation about his home country Lebanon to let 7-12 graders know more about the country's varied cultures and traditions. Following a presentation, he will be open for questions and discussions concerning Lebanon. Started by Senators Lugar and Senator Kennedy following 9/11, the YES program aims to achieve mutual understanding between the Arab countries and the U.S. through the hosting of Middle Eastern students who come to the United States and represent their countries and experience American life as they live with a family and attend American high school for an academic year. Diane Turpen dturpen@msdpt.k12.in.us
International (7-9-07) Grade 6
I am looking for a classroom in Egypt, China, Greece, or Rome to collaborate with for a Social Studies class. I have a 6th grade classroom and would love to set up a pen pal type collaboration or just a cultural exchange of info. Erin Kleinhans ekleinhans@m-ecs.org
Relevance of History (8-20-07) Grades 6-12
Emphasize the relevance of history in current events through a possible collaboration with the Ohio Historical Society that would result in your school receiving distance learning programming free of charge. The Ohio Historical Society is applying for a Nationwide Insurance grant that will showcase the relevance of history in current events. We are looking for schools that may be interested in collaborating with us to develop a distance learning presentation that will connect two schools to discuss a current event and how that event has been relevant throughout history. Examples of current events would include such topics the Minnesota bridge collapse, the mining disasters in Utah, and hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico.
One week prior to your scheduled connection, your class will be assigned a current event topic and will be provided with a list of resources that highlight the relevance of this topic throughout history. On the date of the program, OHS will mediate a discussion between the two schools. Our target audience for this presentation is middle and high school students. This program will be piloted during the months of April and May 2008.
If this is an opportunity you would be interested in, or know of a teacher/coordinator within your school system that may be interested, we ask that you fax a letter of interest, written on your school’s letterhead, to Connie Bodner, Director of Museums at 614.297.2567. Any questions about this opportunity may be addressed by contacting Matt Schullek at 614.298.2965 or by email at dl@ohiohistory.org
North/South Civil War Perceptions (9-17-07) Grade 8
Teacher partner wanted for 8th grade American history Civil War project to be determined by the teachers, but focused on how southern students and northern students may learn about the Civil War differently. Martin Jennings mjenning@geneseeisd.org
Debate (9-24-07) Grades 10-12
Our debate class would like to debate the war in Iraq with another class (preferably an international class, but we would be interested in classes across the US). We would also be interested in discussing other debate topics of interest. Our class meets from 9:34-10:25 EST. Thank you! Sara Rogers srogers@brownsburg.k12.in.us
US History: 1763-1890 (10-1-07) Grade 8
I would like to find teachers willing to team teach or share content between my class and their for this period of US History. Chris Watson chriswatson@grant.k12.ca.us
Native American Student Exchange (10-1-07) Grades 2-12
We are a Title VII program (k-12) looking for opportunity to connect with Native students across the Nation to explore different tribal histories and cultures. Our local tribe is the Pomo who are world renowned for basketmaking. We have an active current day traditional culture with seasonal dances, etc. Would like to explore current day social ideas. JoAnn Sacatto shylila@cluemail.com
Global Studies Exchange with China (10-22-07) Grades 11-12
We are looking for a school in China that we can discuss educational, economical, political and cultural issues. Twila Cavey twila_g_cavey@mcpsmd.org
Global Studies Exchange with Nigeria (10-22-07) Grades 11-12
We'd like to discuss educational, economical, political and cultural issues. Twila Cavey twila_g_cavey@mcpsmd.org
Global Studies Exchange with Mexico (10-22-07) Grades 11-12
We'd like to discuss educational, economical, political and cultural issues. Twila Cavey twila_g_cavey@mcpsmd.org
US Cultures (11-26-07) Grades 9-12
The event should focus on US Cultures of High School students: social Interactions, differences in geography, socioeconomics, school life, family, city/rural life, etc. Luwanna Pritt pruittl@bvsd.us
Student Created Community Contest (11-26-07) Grades 7-12
From east to west, urban or rural, we each live in a unique community. What can we learn from our area, from our varied citizens or natural resources? What can we share with other students that will enhance their view of our country or our world? This standards based project seeks to tap into the creative nature of students as they look at their community with new eyes and explore ways to share their findings with others using videoconferencing and technology as a resource. Organize a team of middle or high school students and create an engaging and dynamic videoconference content program about your community to be offered to classrooms nationally.
Bev Mattocks bmattocks@cilc.org
World Cultural Exchange-Latin American countries (11-26-07) Grade 6
A sixth grade teacher in New Hampshire USA,has students currently working on a project researching information on Latin American countries. The teacher is looking for a school in the Amazon Region who would like to share information about life on the river and share cultural exchange of information about their country. Betti Percival bpercival@danvilleschool.com
Mock Debate by Presidential Candidates (12-03-07) Grade 12
Students on both ends would take on the roles of different candidates and have a Presidential Debate on the issues with other students asking the questions. Teachers: John O'Donnell and Allison Risoli. Times of day: 8:11-8:57am or 11:30am-12:15pm or 2-2:45pm, EST. Judy Kaplan jkaplan@peekskillcsd.org
Should NYS give driver's licenses to illegal aliens? (12-03-07) Grade 12
12th grade AP Government & Politics students want to debate and discuss the issues around giving a state driver's license to illegal aliens. Teacher: Allison Risoli. Available times of day: 11:30 - 12:15pm. Judy Kaplan jkaplan@peekskillcsd.org
Industrial Revolution simulation (12-03-07) Grade 12
AP Euopean History students want to have a mock trial with another class on the Sadler Commission to discuss the problems of industrialization. Each student would take a role in the trial. Teacher: Carolyn Blume. Available times: 10:40 - 11:26am EST. Judy Kaplan jkaplan@peekskillcsd.org
Rain Forest Trial (12-03-07) Grade 10
10th Grade Global Studies students want to hold a Rain Forest Trial with another class. Scenario: Oil Company sues gov't because access to rain forest was denied. Indigenous tribes sue because their habitat for living is destroyed. Students at both ends take on roles in the trial: Oil Co., Gov't., Indigenous people, environmentalists, medical researchers, jury, prosecutor, defense attorney. Teacher: Carolyn Blume. Available time: 1:59-2:45pm EST. Judy Kaplan jkaplan@peekskillcsd.org
Building Bridges Between the U.S. and the Middle East (12-10-07) Grade 7-12
Offered anytime January-May 2008 around your schedule. Please contact --YES (Youth Exchange and Study)program participant and high school student, Abir Bokri offers a representation about her home country Tunisia to let 7-12 graders know more about the country's varied cultures and traditions. Following a presentation, she will be open for questions and discussions concerning Tunisia. Started by Senators Lugar and Senator Kennedy following 9/11, the YES program aims to achieve mutual understanding between the Arab countries and the U.S. through the hosting of Middle Eastern students who come to the United States and represent their countries and experience American life as they live with a family and attend American high school for an academic year. Diane Turpen dturpen@msdpt.k12.in.us
Texas Black Gold (1-7-08) Grades 6-9
Everything is bigger in Texas! The OIL BOOM is no exception. Get inside information on Texas: Black Gold. Come strike it rich on this virtual field trip that takes you from the oil boom to present day oil processing. See how we’re all affected by oil. Middle and High School students participating in this year’s KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest are in need of audiences to share their programs with as they make their final presentations for judging, between February 1 -15, 2008. Contact Bev Mattocks at bmattocks@cilc.org by January 23, 2008.
The Underground Railroad and the Ohio River (1-7-08) Grade 8
Let us introduce you to the places and the people who participated in this memorable historical time. You’ll meet some of the conductors and slaves from the Greater Cincinnati Area who took part in the Underground Railroad. We’ll show you the paths taken and the homes that sheltered the escaped slaves. Middle and High School students participating in this year’s KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest are in need of audiences to share their programs with as they make their final presentations for judging, between February 1 -15, 2008. Contact Bev Mattocks at bmattocks@cilc.org by January 23, 2008.
William Joel Bryan and His Legacy (1-7-08) Grades 4-7
Following the Texas Declaration of Independence, William Joel Bryan was one of the many volunteers who took up arms against Santa Anna and the Mexican Army. During the Civil War, he supplied the Confederate Army. Later, his generous donation of land allowed the railroad to enter what is now Bryan, Texas. Middle and High School students participating in this year’s KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest are in need of audiences to share their programs with as they make their final presentations for judging, between February 1 -15, 2008. Contact Bev Mattocks at bmattocks@cilc.org by January 23, 2008.
Click 3 Times; You’re in Kansas (1-7-08) Grades 7-8
Life in a town with no stoplights is very different than you might think. Come explore small town life in Kansas – sorry no cowboys in hats or Dorothy with Toto. Learn how technology and mass media have leveled many of the cultural differences, how we share many similarities, yet celebrate the cultural differences. Middle and High School students participating in this year’s KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest are in need of audiences to share their programs with as they make their final presentations for judging, between February 1 -15, 2008. Contact Bev Mattocks at bmattocks@cilc.org by January 23, 2008.
Hawaiian Food & Diet: Past & Present (1-7-08) Grades 6-8
Explore and study the Hawaiian diet before and after foreign influence. Students will compare and analyze how deeply the influence affected the Hawaiian culture. Middle and High School students participating in this year’s KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest are in need of audiences to share their programs with as they make their final presentations for judging, between February 1 -15, 2008. Contact Bev Mattocks at bmattocks@cilc.org by January 23, 2008.
The Fasinating World of Aquaculture