Monday, March 28, 2011

Grade 5: Videoconference Newbie


Contact Information Tom Manship
Education: Teacher
Fort O'Brien elementary School
Education: Elementary
Machiasport, ME
United States
Phone: (207) 255-4547
fernwoodme@juno.com
Objective of Collaboration Searching for collaboration of any kind with other 5th grade teachers. I am new to this equipment and want to start using it.
Time Frame March 2011 - May 2011
Target Audience Education: Grade(s): 5
Disciplines Problem Solving, any
Technology IP,

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Grades 8-12: Screams from the Courthouse Basement


Contact Information Mary Wallace
Education: Teacher
Uniontown Area School District
Education: High School
Uniontown, PA
United States
Phone: (724) 984-2346
mwallace63@gmail.com
Objective of Collaboration This video conference was prepared for the KC3 competition. This is a cold case murder trial in which the audience will be presented with details of the murder of Frank Monaghan, Sr. in Sept. of 1936. He was found dead in the basement of the Fayette County Courthouse in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Twelve people were indicted, including the DA, local law enforcement agents and prominent doctors.It will be up to the audience to decide the fate of one of those indicted.
Time Frame March 2011 - May 2011
Target Audience Education: Grade(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Disciplines Community Interests, Social Studies/History
Technology IP,

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Grades 3-5: Math Videoconference

Contact Information Travis Irish
Education: Teacher
Birdville Elementary
Education: Elementary
Haltom, TX
United States
Phone: (817) 547-1500 ext. 1585
travis.irish@birdvilleschools.net
Objective of Collaboration We are in the beginning stages of Skype and video conferencing and need someone to make initial contact. Open for ideas related to elementary math concepts.
Time Frame March 2011 - May 2011
Target Audience Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5
Disciplines Mathematics
Technology Internet 2,

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Grades 8-12: Law Day 2011

Contact Information Maria Markatos
Education: Media/Technology Specialist
Newark Public Schools/Technology High School
Education: High School
Newark, NJ
United States
Phone: (973) 497-5715
mmarkatos@nps.k12.nj.us
Objective of Collaboration Technology High School is hosting LAW DAY on Thursday, April 28 from 8:30am-12:30pm.

Watch a court-room drama unfold. Be part of the jury. Six students from Technology High School will work along-side actual trial lawyers as witnesses to the case.


The case is about a high school student whose bookbag is searched and whose text messages reveal possible drug involvement. Teachers interested in reviewing the fact pattern should contact Mr. Tariq Raheem (traheem@nps.k12.nj.us) or Ms. Maria Markatos (mmarkatos@nps.k12.nj.us).

To register for the event please go to https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dEo5a1M0RUVYRUxkMkF6M19laW5iQnc6MA#gid=0"
Time Frame March 2011 - April 2011
Target Audience Education: Grade(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K-12 Educator
Disciplines Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science
Technology IP,

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Grade 9: Revolutions in the Arab World


Status Seeking Partners
Contact Information Crysten Caviness
Education: Media/Technology Specialist
Birdville ISD
Education: District
Haltom City, TX
United States
Phone: (817) 547-3925
crysten.caviness@birdvilleschools.net
Objective of Collaboration 9th grade English students reading Animal Farm wish to connect with people who are involved in or are knowledgeable about one of the revolutions/uprisings in the world today. They are interested in: the effects of dictators on a society, what causes people to rise up, how technology plays a role today, and connections to major revolutions of the past (i.e. American, Russian, etc).
Time Frame March 2011 - April 2011
Target Audience Education: Grade(s): 9
Disciplines International, Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science
Technology IP,

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