NORT2H Teacher Collaboration Opportunities

Description:	Multiple Wisconsin classrooms are seeking similar grade level partners around the country to learn more about each others corner of the United States. Collaborating teachers will work together to develop a shared agenda for the video conference in order to meet both classroom's goals. If interested, please email. I have a google docs spreadsheet with all the dates and times available I will share. Wisconsin is Central Time.
Dates:	Various times available June 7 - July 6 --- 2011 CDT
Sign up method:	Email: conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Grades:	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects

Connie Manske
conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Phone: 715-986-2020 x2150
CESA #11
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Description:	Monthly Choir Performances themed to different events. Have your students perform for the world and bring the world into your classroom.
Dates:	May 5, 2011- December 21, 2012
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
Grades:	9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Business, Career Education, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Science (Earth), 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

Description:	Another Mayan Myth Conference- this will be amazing.
Dates:	May 17, 2011 11-12:30 CDT
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
Grades:	9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Business, Career Education, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Science (Earth), 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

Description:	We are a Career-Technical Education center in Southern NH. Our Graphic Design program includes a section on web site design. We would be interested in having students from other schools evaluate and critique our students' projects. Prior to the event, we would send URLs for the student sites, and then use our Distance Learning Center (video conferencing center) for a live critique.
Dates:	May 16 through June 3. 1:00-2:15 PM EDT.
Sign up method:	Email: cbowles@conval.edu
Grades:	11, 12
Subjects:	Career Education

Chester Bowles
cbowles@conval.edu
Phone: 603-371-0310
Region 14 Applied Technology Ctr.

Description:	Time to pack your suitcase! Hays CISD in Kyle, Texas is seeking out of state partners for a Kindergarten Community Exchange. What better way to learn about another community than to talk to the kids that live there. Each student in the class will contribute to a classroom suitcase of items that represent your community. Connect with another class via videoconferencing and share your stories! Visit the wiki for specific times, ideas of what to include in your suitcase and a T chart you can use to compare and contrast the communities after the videoconference.
Dates:	May 16th - 20th, Times Vary, Sign Up On Wiki
Sign up method:	Website Website: http://haysdl.wikispaces.com/Pack+Your+Suitcase%21
Grades:	K
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects

Christie Rickert
rickertc@hayscisd.net
Phone: 512-268-2141 x7226
Hays CISD
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Description:	Are you wondering what you should read for your summer reading project? How about Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose? In our grade 12 English Language Arts class from New York, we recently read this engaging play and we would love to videoconference with you to tell you why you should read it, too!
Dates:	Between May 4 and June 14 from 12:00-1:45
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
Grades:	9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Language Arts/English

Mandy Dwight
mandy.dwight@wappingersschools.org
Phone: 845-298-5000 ext. 157
Wappingers Central Schools

Description:	We are looking to have a Myth Video Conference about the Popol Vuh: on Wednesday May 11 12 Noon Central Daylight, 11: 00 Central Standard, and 1:00 pm Eastern. We will discuss information about Central American Myths and Legends. With careful look at the first several chapters of the Popol Vuh. This is a monthly video conference about different myths from around the world. Come and join us.
Dates:	Wednesday May 11, 2011 12 Noon- 1:30 CDT
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
Grades:	9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Business, Career Education, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Science (Earth), 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

Thursday, May 5, 2011