Grade 8: Stone Fox

Description:	Grade 8 special education learning center (grade 3 reading level)is looking for a partner class to discuss Stone Fox by John Gardiner. Students will take part in class discussions regarding conflicts and decision making. Teachers will decide on number of videoconference sessions and format. Suffern Middle School, Suffern, NY. Email Jackie Perich jtperich@ramapocentral.org
Dates:	March 2010
Sign up method:	Email: eschuster@ramapocentral.org
Grades:
Subjects:	Special Education

Eleanor Schuster
eschuster@ramapocentral.org
845-357-7400 X468
SUFFERN MS

Grade 1: 100 Day

Description:	We are looking for a 1 Grade class to share our celebrations of 100 day. We can count to 100 together, or show a collection of 100 things, show how long is our longest collection etc.
Dates:	February 19, 2010
Sign up method:	Email: mblanchet@pembinatrails.ca
Grades:	1
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects, Mathematics, Technology/Information Science

Martine Blanchet
mblanchet@pembinatrails.ca
204-889-1034
Ecole Dieppe

Grades K-11: ESL

Description:	Goal: -to connect English as a Second Language classrooms and/or individual students from across Alberta with schools in other countries -to speak the ESL students' first language to enhance student learning and communication skills -to connect with schools in the Phillipines, Mexico, South America, and the United States Jocelyn Littlefair jlittlefair@vcrln.ca 403-980-0534 2Learn.ca Education Society Types of connections: -various technologies, including videoconferencing, blogs, podcasts and wikis
Dates:	open
Sign up method:	Email: jlittlefair@vcrln.ca
Grades:	K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11
Subjects:	World Language

Grades 1-3: What is a COMMUNITY?

Description:	Looking for numerous classes (Grades 1-3) to participate in a project where students will learn together to answer the question, "What is a COMMUNITY?" Each class will submit questions & create a class page in a Google Presenation, participate in a Google Wave Q&A, create a project, be part of a Google Earth tour, and make a final slide with their class' definition of "community."
Dates:	February 11th - Mid March, 2010
Sign up method:	Website http://www.randolphcsd.org/webpages/jgriffith/what.cfm
Grades:	1, 2, 3
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects, Social Studies/History

JamieLynn Griffith
jgriffith@rand.wnyric.org

G.N. CHAPMAN ES

Grade 3: ESL

Description:	I am ESL teacher at Weber Elementary, Houston, Texas, U.S. I am interested in connecting my ESL class (5 third graders) to your classroom. My students speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Urdu, some Chinese, and English. I can also speak Korean. I am interested in discussing the children\'s lives in the 1920\'s through the Great Depression as a result of WWI. But of course, I am open to any other topics that you may suggest in the third grade level. I have signed up for the dates: March 3, 4, 5. \r\nLooking forward to hearing from you.  Thank you and happy connection plus Happy Valentines Days!\r\n
Dates:	March 3, 4, 5
Sign up method:	Email: ckittley@ccisd.net
Grades:	3
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects, Social Studies/History, World Language

Grade 8: Math-A-Robics

Description:	Goals: **Review high level problems from TAKS - Texas state assessment **Increase student discussion and collaboration **Develop problem solving ability Agenda: *5 min. welcome *problem shared to both partners simultaneously *3-5 min. on MUTE to work in local small groups to solve problem *3-5 min. sharing solutions with partner *Repeat with additional problems as time allows *3-5 min. closing - math joke
Dates:	Feb. 23, 7:45-8:15 (class 1) and 8:30-9:00(class 2)
Sign up method:	Website http://katyvc.pbworks.com/Math-Challenge
Grades:	8
Subjects:	Mathematics

Linda McDonald
lindamcdonald@katyisd.org
281-396-2918
Katy ISD

Grade 2: Weather

Description:	We will describe what we have learned about weather in general this year and will descibe Huntsville's weather in particular.
Dates:	March 12, 2010
Sign up method:	Email: mduncan@hsv.k12.al.us
Grades:	2
Subjects:	Science (Earth)

Mary Beth Duncan
mduncan@hsv.k12.al.us
256-428-7500 x 143
West Mastin Lake Elementary
Open

Grade 1: Olympic Collaboration-Winter Games Vancoover 2010

Description:	We would like to meet with another 1st grade class to talk about experiences with the Olympics. How are you celebrating this world event. We have the following dates and times available with our equipment. All Times are in the Eastern Time Zone (Our Lunch is at 12:25 to 1:05) February 24th 8:30 to 9:30 March 8th 9:30 to 3:00 March 9th 11:00 to 3:00
Dates:
Sign up method:	Email: dsapp@farwellschools.net
Grades:	1
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects

Dave Sapp
dsapp@farwellschools.net
989-588-9916
FARWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grade 4: Book Discussion

Description:	I have a 4th grade teacher interested in connecting with another 4th grade class and discussing one or both of the following books: The Castle In The Attic –Elizabeth Winthrop The Sign of the Beaver Elizabeth George Speare Thanks! Jennette Kane jkane@orange.k12.oh.us 2167012741 MORELAND HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jennette Kane Technology Integration Supervisor Orange City Schools Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124 216-831-8600 x2238 jkane@orange.k12.oh.us
Dates:	March 1-June 1, 2010
Sign up method:	Email: jkane@orange.k12.oh.us
Grades:	4
Subjects:	Language Arts/English

Grades 5-10: Culturama!

Description:	My school has an event every year called Culturama, where students research various cultures from around the world. This year I am looking to make a few connections with some classrooms directly, for 2 different reasons: 1. So my students can ask a class questions and get more authentic information about their chosen culture. This connection can happen at any time between (9:00 AM CST and 3:30 PM CST), any day prior to April 15th, and can be from ANYWHERE! 2. To have one of the classes (or a smaller group) from a culture above join us on the Culturama Night (and Day?) Live to communicate with the visitors of the event! This connection needs to be April 21st for a period of time (30 minutes to an hour) between 5:00 PM CST and 7:30 PM CST. ...If you would like to "learn" about Canada in return, that works too...
Dates:	any time between (9:00 AM CST and 3:30 PM CST), any day prior to April 15th, and can be from ANYWHER
Sign up method:	Email: sdolinski@pembinatrails.ca
Grades:	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects
Preparation Time Frame:	Limited preparation is required...My students will be asking questions and directing conversations. If you want to "learn" about Canada in return, that would work too!
Methods and Activities:	It is mostly just a "conversation" between students.

Shawn dolinski
sdolinski@pembinatrails.ca
204.489.1239
Henry G. Izatt

Grades 9-12: Cultural Exchange

Description:	I have a Geography class of 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. We are located in Alabama. I would like to have them interact with classes in other parts of the world and country. We could share cultures and discuss global issues.
Dates:	February 15- May 1st
Sign up method:	Email: wreynolds@randolph.k12.al.us
Grades:	9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Social Studies/History

Wendy Rider
wreynolds@randolph.k12.al.us
334-202-0403
WOODLAND HIGH SCH

Grade 1: Reading Celebration

Description:	We missed the registration for "Read Across the Globe", but would like to do simething similar. We are looking for a first grade class to share reader's theatres with. We will present a 15 minute reader's theatre play, your class will present a 15 minute play and then we will have time for questions at the end.
Dates:	April 19 - May 21
Sign up method:	Email: Kathleen_Kelly@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Grades:	1
Subjects:	Fine Arts, Language Arts/English

Kathleen O'Brien
Kathleen_Kelly@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

CENTERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grade 4: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Description:	Share and interpret the book three chapters at a time. This collaboration would be with just one other school.
Dates:	February 8 to March 22, 2010
Sign up method:	Email: emiller@esu9.org
Grades:	4
Subjects:	Language Arts/English
Outcomes:	The students will share questions, concerns, geographic knowledge, vocabulary. The procedural style will be similar to the 'interpretation' of literature. I am working with 10 higher reading ability students.
Preparation Time Frame:	We will spend six weeks minium.
Methods and Activities:	Preparation: Read Hatchet - three chapters per week. The teachers would develop questions and activities ahead of time.
Responsibilities:	The responsibilities of the students will be to read the required chapters, look up vocabulary words they don't know and write their definitions, write an interpretive question on their own. I only get to meet with my students once a week for one half hour, so they have to complete the above on their own.
Agenda:	No videoconferencing.
Other:	Follow-up: Students may also enjoy creating and sharing a final project response to the book. Inspiration for this template: Through the Wardrobe: The Magic of Reading: http://litcircle.notlong.com Additional Resources: http://litsite.alaska.edu/workbooks/circlereading.html http://www.litcircles.org/

Elaine Miller
emiller@esu9.org
402-879-3025
SUPERIOR Public Schools

Grades 9-12: Engineering Collaboration

Description:	Our Introduction to Engineering Design/Design and Drawing for Production teacher is looking for collaborative partners. She teaches problem-solving skills using a design development process. Models of product solutions are created, analyzed and communicated using Autodesk Inventor Software. The students would create a product and present via ITV. Please contact Ms. Ghania Hamrani ghamrani@nps.k12.nj.us for more information.
Dates:	February 1 - April 12, 2010
Sign up method:	Email: mmarkatos@nps.k12.nj.us
Grades:	9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Career Education, Industrial Technology, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science (Physical), Technology/Information Science
Outcomes:	The students will design a product (to be decided upon by collaborative teachers) and present the product to students at other schools via ITV.
Preparation Time Frame:	You will need a several weeks prior to the connection to prepare your presentation and a 45-60 minute videoconference.
Methods and Activities:	Technology High School will moderate the conference. Students from collaborative schools will present their product via live video-conference sometime in April.
Responsibilities:	The teachers collaborating in the project will decide what the guidelines for the student project will be. Teachers should negotiate who will cover what to prevent duplication
Agenda:	5 min. Welcome and introductions. Each class shares their location and brief information about their school. Visuals: Use the document camera or PowerPoint to share a few pictures of local interest. Presentations. Each class/group shares a short demonstration and/or presentation on the assigned topic. Groups will be called upon to present. Question and answer. Each class has prepared questions for the other on the content and generates questions while/after listening to the presentation. After the content questions, if time remains, students may enjoy asking each other questions about their respective locations and schools.
Other:	Trade off presenting. .

Maria I Markatos
mmarkatos@nps.k12.nj.us
973 497 5715
Technology High School