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What is a telecollaborative project?

Posted by karen on Monday, May 11, 2009, In : international projects 

What is a global learning project?  A telematic project consists of a number of activities that a class does collaboratively with a partner class, and which are shared over the internet. The main objective is to foster cooperative work and communication between schools. This way, the activities contribute to the students’ education and development by conveying knowledge and developing and strengthening positive attitudes, skills and values: group work, sharing responsibilities and informa...


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6 reasons to join a global project

Posted by karen on Friday, May 8, 2009, In : professional development 
Why should I join a global learning project?
There are many reasons why students benefit from global learning projects, but what about teachers?
What do teachers get out of global learning projects? Here are the 6 best things!!


1. Network with  educators around the world and  expand beyond your own classroom.
2. You get to oin your students in  an exciting adventure. Faciliate rather than teach!
3. Suffering from a little boredom?  Invigorate yourself, make your curriculum come alive. 
4. Learn n...

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Global Learning Exchange inviting educators to join!

Posted by karen on Friday, May 8, 2009, In : international projects 
picture of friendsThe Global Learn Exchange is connecting the world one classroom at a time. This exciting  project supports collaborative learning via videoconferencing. Project is spearheaded by Manuel Rose Delema ( Singapore)  and Troy Tenhett ( USA) and is geared towards grades 4-6. To register for this project visit the Global Learning Exchange site.

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