Grades 6-8: Bullies Rule--Or do They?

Description:	We would like to talk with middle school students about bullying--what goes on at their schools, what they do about it, how they stop it, deal with it, etc. Then we want to compare this to ours AND then take a tip or two from each! We are all reading the book Schooled, by Gordan Korman and will use this discussion to tie in with that book BUT reading the books is not necessary.
Dates:	March 30--April 27 between 3 and 4 East Standard Time Tues-Thurs
Sign up method:	Email: skowalski@esmschools.org
Grades:	6, 7, 8
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects, Family & Consumer Science
Outcomes:	We want students to be successful users of ideas and information that comes their way in all forms--words, virtual communities, actions, and media. To empower students to be ethical citizens in and out of the classroom.
Preparation Time Frame:	a week to get kids focused about what to talk about
Methods and Activities:	Students should be prepared to share what types of bullying occurs, what they do about it, what they WISH others would do about it. They should be prepared to share new ideas WE can try to combat bullying in our schools and our communities.
Responsibilities:	Students will share ideas Teachers will facilitate and help students prepare for discussion and be aware of students need to be HONEST.
Agenda:	Pine Grove will introduce the book we are reading and the theme of the book (new student who is victim of bullying) Pine Grove will share 2 types of bullying we have witnessed at school. PineGrove will ask questions to the other school about what they see at their school and what they do about it. We will both gather a list of strategies to counter negative actions of others.

Sue Kowalski

skowalski@esmschools.org
315-434-3050
PINE GROVE MS

Grade 4: Mystery Animals Writing Project

Description:	My class will share our writing project on mystery animals.  We described an animal without using its name. Your class can share something similar related to animals.
Dates:	Between March 22 and 26 at 12:30 Eastern / 11:30 Central / 10:30 Mountain / 9:30 Pacific
Sign up method:	Email: janine.lim@berrienresa.org
Grades:	4
Subjects:	Science (Life)

Janine Lim
janine.lim@berrienresa.org
269-471-7725x1101
Berrien RESA

Grades 5-6; Literature and the Arts

Description:	Our drumming circle has created drumming accompianment to an african folk tale "The Royal Drum" retold by Mary Dixon Lake. We are looking to share our story and music with another class/club. We would like the partner class to present either a story with drama or something else that incorporates literature and the arts.
Dates:	Between March 22-31
Sign up method:	Email: jwardlaw@mail1.scdsb.on.ca
Grades:	5, 6
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts

Jocelyn Wardlaw-Tucker
jwardlaw@mail1.scdsb.on.ca
705-792-1796
W.C. Little Elementary School

Video Conference Demonstration

Description:	A campus in my school district is having a community night and they would like to showcase their video conference system. I am looking for a site to that would be will to connect with me so that parents see the potential video conferencing offers their students.
Dates:	May 11th from 6:30-7:30 Central
Sign up method:	Email: Jennifer.Wivagg@comalisd.org
Grades:
Subjects:

Jennifer Wivagg
Jennifer.Wivagg@comalisd.org
830-221-2632
COMAL ISD

Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand Project

When life gives you lemons... make lemonade! Inspired by the journey of Philadelphia-area hero Alex Scott, the Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand Project celebrates the idea that just one kid can make a difference. Join schools from around the world to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research, all while participating in standards-based projects that make the process both inspiring and fun. It's all about kids helping kids - - and we want you to get involved!

As part of this two week program, each participating school will hold their own lemonade stands to help raise funds for pediatric cancer. Schools can hold one big lemonade stand day or a series of lemonade stand events throughout the two weeks. They will be able to communicate and interact with one another through a project blog, student-created videos, poster contest and special videoconference events!

Questions? Please contact Heather Weisse Walsh at hweisse@magpi.net

This program is brought to you by MAGPI in partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.

More Information/Registration:

Grades 1-6: Elementary Science Fair Exchange For The Evening of March 25

We are looking for a couple Elementary Schools to exchange science fair projects. Students would put on three presentations approximately 10 minutes in length. We would be more than happy to reciprocate another evening.

Christy Williams
Education: Media/Technology Specialist
General Brown Central School District
Education: Elementary
Dexter, NY
United States
Phone: (315) 639-4087
cwilliams@gblions.org

Grade 3: Tangrams

Looking for a 3rd Grade to share Tangrams that we created in class.

Fidel Hernandez
Education: Media/Technology Specialist
Laredo ISD
Education: K-12 School
Laredo, TX
United States
Phone: (956) 795-3955 ext. 0
fhernandez@laredoisd.org

Grade 3: 3 D Geometrical Figures

Looking for a 3rd Grade class to present and share our # Dimensional Figures that we created as a class.

Fidel Hernandez
Education: Media/Technology Specialist
Laredo ISD
Education: K-12 School
Laredo, TX
United States
Phone: (956) 795-3955 ext. 0
fhernandez@laredoisd.org

Grades 4-6: What if George Washington Spoke French?

Objective of Collaboration

We are fortunate to live within 15 miles of Fort Necessity National Battlefield. As part of the KC3 video conference competition, the 8th grade social studies class at Ben Franklin School in Uniontown, PA put together a program that highlights not only the battle at the fort, but also the skirmish at Jumonville Glen. These were the opening moments of the French and Indian War and the only military engagement considered a loss for Washington. We'd love to share our presentation with upper elementary classrooms as an introduction to their study of this very significant period in our nation's history. Please visit our wiki http://8th-if-george-washington-spoke-french.wikispaces.com/ for more information.

Mary Wallace
Education: Media/Technology Specialist
Uniontown Area School District
Education: Middle/Jr. High
Uniontown, PA
United States
Phone: (724) 439-5020
wallacem@mail.uniontown.k12.pa.us

Grakes K-12: Whale Tales

We're looking for traditional whale stories for a project on whale migration.

Status		Seeking Partners
Contact Information		Teresa Hedges Education: Teacher KIBSD Education: District Kodiak, AK United States Phone: (907) 481-2000 thedges01@kodiakschools.org
Objective of Collaboration		We're looking for traditional whale stories for a project on whale migration.
Time Frame		February 2010 - April 2010
Target Audience		Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Business/Community: Community Member
Disciplines		Community Interests, Fine Arts, Foreign/World Languages, International, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Sciences, Social Studies/History
Technology		IP,

Meet South Louisiana Teachers

Objective of Collaboration

Saturday Feb. 27, 2010 South Louisiana K-12 teachers will attend a technology fair to learn more about video conferencing. We would like to meet other classroom teachers that are integrating video conferencing in to the K-12 curriculum.

Time Frame

February 2010 - March 2010

Target Audience

Education: K-12 Educator

Disciplines

Best Practice

Technology

IP,

Contact Information
Teri Lawrence
Education: Media/Technology Specialist
Louisiana Resource Center for Educators
Education: K-12 School
Baton Rouge, LA
United States
Phone: (225) 924-7600
TeriL@lrce.org

Grades 3-6: In all Probability

What is the probability of rolling a 7 if you roll 2 dice? Join us for this activity-filled video conference that helps your 3-5 grade student understand and practice the basic concepts of experimental probability.

Contact Information		Michele Carlisle video@tchesc.org 834 East High Avenue New Philadelphia, OH  44663 United States Phone: (330) 308-9939 ext. 220 Fax: (330) 308-0964
Website URL		http://www.ecoesc.org
About the Content Provider		The ECOESC provides high-quality, standards-aligned, engaging and interactive video conferencing for K-12 classrooms. We also provide pre-and post conference activities that supplement our programs!
This Provider Broadcasts Over		IP
Programs are available		By Request
Primary Disciplines addressed through programs		Best Practice, Career Education, Gifted & Talented, International, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Reading, Sciences, Social Studies/History

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Grade 7 Collaboration: Monster Match- Easter Bunny Edition

Description:	Pair up with another class in Alberta, Canada! Your students will have a great time while integrating Math, Language Arts and Art into their projects! Monster Match: Easter Bunny Edition is a DESCRIPTIVE WRITING EXCHANGE, involving Language Arts, Mathematics and Art curricular links. Students will use this collaborative opportunity to practice writing, measure and follow directions. There is only one opening that remains for a GRADE 7 class to collaborate in this event. Thank you, Janine Lim, for kindly allowing us the use of this idea.
Dates:	March 1 - April 1, 2010
Sign up method:	Email: jlittlefair@vcrln.ca
Grades:	7
Subjects:	Language Arts/English, Mathematics

Jocelyn Littlefair
jlittlefair@vcrln.ca
403-980-0534
2Learn.ca Education Society

Grades 9-12: Tell Me a Little About Yourself

Description:	Most job candidates find this question to be a particularly difficult question to answer. That is a misplaced view. This question offers an opportunity to describe yourself positively and focus the interview on your strengths. Be prepared to deal with it. These days, it’s unavoidable. Now this conference will have different schools showcase some of their student's demostrating what are good examples of how to answer the number question on the mind of employers today. There will be some awards for the best overall answer. Each answer will have to be at least four minutes in length to qualify. If you want to make a difference in your students' life- why not showcase their talent to the world. We will have two sessions- One early in the morning from 7:30 t0 9:30 am (East Coast and Eastern Canada, and Far East) Another session- Will be from 10:30-1:30 am (Western Canada, US) All times will be CDT
Dates:
Sign up method:	Website www.virtualteacherexchange.ning.com
Grades:	9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Business, Career Education, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Social Studies/History, World Language

Michael Cunningham
mcunningham@del-valle.k12.tx.us
512-386-3231
DEL VALLE H S

Grades 10-12: Ethics of Stem Cell Research

Description:	Focusing on ethics of Stem Cell Research, in this VC, your students are mentored by graduate students from the University of Alberta, posting their thoughts and observations on an interactive webpage. Students join their fellow High School researchers from across Alberta in a culminating video conference on March 19th.
Dates:	March 19th, 9:00-10:30 MST
Sign up method:	Email: terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca
Grades:	10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Science (Life)

Terry Godwaldt
terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca
780-476-8671
Queen Elizabeth High School

Grades K-1: Do You See What I See?

Description:	Our PK Students would like to pair up with a classroom out of TEXAS. Students will use this collaborative opportunity to learn about Texas and any partnering state/classroom. 25 minute collaboration
Dates:	March 9-11 (9:30 - 10:30) OR (1:00 - 2:00) 25 minutes
Sign up method:	Email: cramos@laredoisd.org
Grades:	PreK, K, 1
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects

Cynthia Ramos
cramos@laredoisd.org
956-795-3920
BUENOS AIRES EL

English speaking students to talk to teachers in our language department about using videoconferencing

Description:	I am looking for a language teacher who teaches languages other than English to English speaking students to talk to our Language Department about how you use videoconferencing in your classroom. Videoconferencing is new in our high school of 3000 students and we want to give the teachers a taste of what it looks like and some ideas of how it can be used. We had 2 conferences canceled on us due to snow days already and are looking to connect within the next 2 weeks.
Dates:	Between March 10-19 2010 at 8:10 AM EST
Sign up method:	Email: dmelia@longwoodcsd.com
Grades:	9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	World Language

Danielle Melia
dmelia@longwoodcsd.com

LONGWOOD HS