Grades 11-12: Web Conference Discussion about the merits and drawbacks of racially diverse neighborhoods as compared to racialy segregated neighborhoo

Description:	My students live in southern part of Dallas,Texas where the neighborhoods are either African American or Hispanic. There are a few white families, but there are no Asians, no Middle Easterners, nor anyone from any other country. I live in a suburb north of Dallas where you can find people from all over the world; there are African American and Hispanic students here as well, but they are well integrated into their neighborhood and school. I would like for my students to compare life in their neighborhood with life in a more culturally diverse neighborhood. I am open to variations of this project. This is a Sociology class and they chose to discuss Racial Inequalities.
Dates:	Tuesday's & Thursdays March 22nd to April 7th, 10:20 to 11:50 central standard time
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
Grades:	11, 12
Subjects:	Social Studies/History
Methods and Activities:	Beginning Tuesday, May 22nd, I would like a partnering school that is able to meet via web conference between 10:20 to 11:50 central standard time. Partnering schools who can not meet at that time, may communicate with my students who have all created blogs (which are linked to my blog mrsstovallsociology.blogspot.com). I can partner your students with my students. If your class wishes to create blogs, I can assist you. I can post video of any live web conferences on my blog. My students all have webcams at home and can have one on one discussions outside of school. I would like the discussions to span from March 22nd to April 8th.

Libbi Stovall
libbistovall@verizon.net
Phone: 972-394-1170
Cell: 214-458-3418
A MACEO SMITH H S

Grades 11-12: Reading and Discussion of "The Power of Myth" Religion from a Sociology Perspective

Description:	My sociology classes (comprised of 11th & 12th graders) will begin reading Joseph Cambell and Bill Moyer's "The Power of Myth" on Monday, May 21st. In our meetings, we will discuss the following themes found in "The Power of Myth": 1) Religiosity - the types of religious attitudes and behavior people display in their everyday lives. 2)Societies distinguishing between the sacred (things and ideas that are set apart and given special meaningthat goes beyond or transcends , immediate existence) and the profane (nonsacred aspects of life). 3) Social Conflict created by religion. 4) The legitimacy and structure that religion is used to create in society. 5) The common thread that follows through out all of the worlds religions and how one religion borrowed from earlier religions. 6)Religious Organizations. You can read excerpts of an comments on "The Power of Myth" on: http://www.amazon.com/Power-Myth-Joseph-Campbell/dp/0385418868/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299855193&sr=8-1
Dates:
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
Grades:	11, 12, Undergrad
Subjects:	Social Studies/History
Methods and Activities:	Beginning Tuesday, May 22nd, I would like a partnering school that is able to meet via web conference between 10:20 to 11:50 central standard time. Partnering schools who can not meet at that time, may communicate with my students who have all created blogs (which are linked to my blog mrsstovallsociology.blogspot.com). I can partner your students with my students. If your class wishes to create blogs, I can assist you. I can post video of any live web conferences on my blog. My students all have webcams at home and can have one on one discussions outside of school. I would like the discussions to span from March 23rd to April 8th.

Libbi Stovall
libbistovall@verizon.net
Phone: 972-394-1170
Cell: 214-458-3418
A MACEO SMITH H S

Grades 5-6: Both Sides of the Revolution

Description:	4th grade class in NY would like to collaborate with a 4th or 5th grade class from England on how and what is taught about the American Revolutionary War in each country. Collaboration could take place on any Monday in April or May between 9:00 and 10:00 AM EST.
Dates:	April - June Mondays 9:00 - 10:00 AM EST
Sign up method:	Email: wmckeon@ryeneck.k12.ny.us
Grades:	5, 6
Subjects:	Career Education, Elementary All Subjects, Fine Arts, Social Studies/History

William McKeon
wmckeon@ryeneck.k12.ny.us
Phone: 914-777-4685
Cell: 845-242-7739
F.E. BELLOWS ES

Grades 9-12: Controversial Debates

Description:	Would you like to argue about any of the following subjects: Did we really land on the moon? December 21, 2011 or May 21, 2011- The End Is Near? Is there really Global Warming? Of any sort of What if scenarios? Then you are prefect partner school. We are looking for ten different high schools to begin a vigorous discussion of alternative debates. Debates which go into controversial subjects. This type of collaboration is not for the faint of heart. We are looking for dynamic students who love to argue. We are also looking for international partners and subjects. These debates can be in English, Spanish, French, Russian, or Georgian. Come join an elite group of schools who are truly pushing the debate to outer limits
Dates:	March 22- Dec. 21, 2012
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
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
Phone: 512-386-3231
DEL VALLE H S
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Grades 3-5: New Jersey to the Caribbean

Status		Seeking Partners
Contact Information		Anne Harkins Education: Media/Technology Specialist Rafael Cordero Molina Elementary School Education: Elementary Camden, NJ United States Phone: (856) 614-7523 aharkins@camden.k12.nj.us
Objective of Collaboration		Rafael Cordero Molina Elementary School from Camden, New Jersey is interested in forming a video conference partnership with a class from a Caribbean nation. A third, fourth or fifth grade level Spanish/bilingual speaking class would like to share stories about life in New Jersey and in your country.
Time Frame		March 2011 - June 2011
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5
Disciplines		Community Interests, Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Technology		IP,

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Grades 9-12: Kaffeeklatsch: German 3

Contact Information		Lisa Hodena Education: Teacher Hinckley Finlayson High School Education: High School Hinckley, MN United States Phone: (320) 384-6132 lhodena@hf.k12.mn.us
Objective of Collaboration		Looking for German classrooms to partner with to practice language. We are interested in improving on conversational skills and cultural awareness. A connection with a classroom from Germany would be ideal, but we would love to connect with advanced German students as well.
Time Frame		March 2011 - May 2011
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Disciplines		Foreign/World Languages
Technology		ISDN,

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