| Description: | We would like to communicate through gaggle, video cam polycom, and/or snail mail once per month if possible. The main purpose is to learn about other places in our country and to practice our writing skills. We live in a suburb of Houston, Texas. |
| Dates: | |
| Sign up method: | Email: vickie.bloom@fortbend.k12.tx.us |
| Grades: | 3 |
| Subjects: | Elementary All Subjects |
| Description: | Looking for pen pals to communicate with through gaggle email, polycom video conferencing equipment, skype and webcam, once a month. I have 22 students near Houston, TX. |
| Dates: | January 18, 2011 through May 15, 2011 |
| Sign up method: | Email: dory.townley@fortbend.k12.tx.us |
| Grades: | 3, 4, 5 |
| Subjects: | Elementary All Subjects |
| Description: | We would like to communicate through 1st choice www.gaggle.net (each child has their own address) 2nd choice Skype webcam 3rd choice Polycom. Hopefully we can communicate at least 3 times before June 2011. We are self-contained. We live in Richmond, Texas which is south of Houston. |
| Dates: | |
| Sign up method: | Email: veronica.howard@fortbendisd.com |
| Grades: | 3 |
| Subjects: | Elementary All Subjects |
| Description: | Communicate through Gaggle e-mail as well as webcam and POLYCOM video equipment. We are a self-contained 5th grade classroom in Richmond Texas. (suburb of Houston) |
| Dates: | January 12 thru May 15, 2011 |
| Sign up method: | Email: scott.johnson@fortbend.k12.tx.us |
| Grades: | 5 |
| Subjects: | Mathematics, Science (Life), Science (Earth), Social Studies/History |
| Description: | Looking for pen pals to communicate once a month through gaggle email, possible Polycom VC equipment or skype webcam. We are located 15 min. outside of Houston and have 16 students in our class. |
| Dates: | Between now and the middle of May |
| Sign up method: | Email: lydia.smith@fortbend.k12.tx.us |
| Grades: | K |
| Subjects: | Elementary All Subjects |
| Description: | We would like to communicate through gaggle email, Skype Webcam, and video conferencing with POLYCOM. We are from Houston. Our class includes 25 students. We are looking for pen pals, are you interested? |
| Dates: | Jan- April 2011 |
| Sign up method: | Email: sheereen.sayeed@fortbend.k12.tx.us |
| Grades: | 5 |
| Subjects: | Elementary All Subjects |
Mark Your Calendars for the 8th Annual Megaconference Jr. event to be held on February 24, 2011
It's the 8th year of Megaconference Jr and this year's event promises to be even more collaborative, engaging and fun than ever before.
*** Features of the 2011 Megaconference Jr. ***
- New website and registration system
- VJ teams and interactive sites working together to share the development of each program segment
- Content-focused authentic programming
- Additional pre-event collaboration using videoconferencing, asynchronous planning tools and social networking
- Increased audience involvement through additional interactive seats
- A live social networking sites for all participants on the day of the event
- And, a surprise virtual visit from Dr. Bob Dixon!!!
Interactives Registration Now Open for Megaconference Jr. 2011
Don't miss this exciting opportunity on February 24, 2011 from 7am EST to 5:30pm EST (UTC -5) to interact with schools from around the world. The schedule of presentations in its new format is now posted on the website. Join VJ teams and presenting sites from countries all around the world to work collaboratively on specific content themes including:
The Economy In Our Country, led by Po Leung Kuk College, Hong Kong - for students ages 16-18
Creating Worldwide Music, led by The Bolles School, Florida, USA - for students ages 12-18
Going to Infinity and Beyond, led by Pennsbury School District, Pennsylvania, USA - for students ages 6-18
Read for Your Life, led by Scott Highlands Middle School, Minnesota, USA - for students ages 5-12
Planning for the Future: How Does the Global Demand for Energy Impact Our World?, led by Pocono Mt., PA, USA - for ages 12-18
S-T-E-M in Nature & Biology, led by Weaver Lake Elementary, Minnestoa, USA - for ages 6-14
Lying in Court? Cultural Misunderstanding, led by National Dali High School, Taiwan - for ages 12-18
There are a limited number of interactive spots for each theme (registration for each session will close once it has reach its allotted interactive seats) so be sure to sign up your school to get involved ASAP.
Please go to: http://www.megaconferencejr.org and review the posted schedule and VJ team description pages using the drop-down menu under "2011 VJ Teams" prior to completing your registration. If you would like to work on one of the teams and present, go to the "Create new account" link and complete the form selecting the session of your choice at the end of the registration form. When you have completed all fields click the "Create new account" button. You should then receive an email confirmation. You will be contacted directly by the VJ team to begin collaborating and planning your session. If you would only like to view the day's events and not be a presenting site, please also register by following the instructions to "Create a new account" on the website but do not select any of the sessions. View only instructions will be posted closer to Feb. 24th.
Also, be sure to sign up for the Megaconference Jr. list-serv at to stay tuned for all the most recent announcements about this year's event. To subscribe, go to: http://www.megaconferencejr.org/content/contact-information
Join us sun up or sun down all around the world for the 8th Annual Megaconference Jr. global event.
Registration and More Details available at: http://www.megaconferencejr.org/
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Jennifer Oxenford
MAGPI
484-604-0831 (google voice)
215-898-0341 (office)
215-74MAGPI (215-746-2474)
| Status | Seeking Partners | |
| Contact Information | April Chamberlain Education: Media/Technology Specialist Trussville City Schools Education: Elementary Trussville, AL United States Phone: (205) 228-3044 april.chamberlain@trussvillecityschools.com | |
| Objective of Collaboration | We are looking for a Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade class who would participate in a monthly video conference to share and compare items found in their big backyard with two Kindergarten classes at Paine Primary School in Trussville, Alabama. | |
| Time Frame | January 2011 - May 2011 | |
| Target Audience | Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2 | |
| Disciplines | Sciences | |
| Technology | IP, |
| Status | Seeking Partners | |
| Contact Information | Peter Herrick Education: Teacher Twinfield Union School Education: K-12 School Plainfield, VT United States Phone: (802) 426-3213 ext. 219 peterherrick@twinfield.net | |
| Objective of Collaboration | I would like to share some regional picture books with a class in a different geographical area. We would read books that represent your area and ours. Your class would do the same. We would then discuss the books with each other and how they reflect our specific area. We would love to expand upon this general idea. | |
| Time Frame | January 2011 - April 2011 | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6 | |
| Disciplines | Best Practice, Character Education, Language Arts/English, Special Education, Technology/Information Science | |
| Technology | IP, |
| Status | Seeking Partners | |
| Contact Information | Dawn Colavita CILC Director of Communications CILC Other Crawfordsville, IN United States Phone: (765) 361-9737 dcolavita@cilc.org | |
| Objective of Collaboration | Have you been or are you currently part of a collaboration that takes place via videoconferencing? Are you and your partner experiencing great outcomes? Seeing student achievement and/or motivation rising? Then I'm looking for you! I'd like to capture your experience in an article for the CILC e-News. Please contact me so I can collect your information and write it up for others to see! | |
| Time Frame | January 2011 - March 2011 | |
| Target Audience | Education: Any | |
| Disciplines | Best Practice | |
| Technology | IP, |
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