Monday, September 20, 2010

Grades 3-4: Special Ed PenPals


Description: I have 2 teachers working with 3rd and 4th grade special ed students interested in epals and then connecting via video. One teacher is interested in working with someone else that has students with autism.
Dates: 2010-2011 School Year
Sign up method:Email: conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Grades: 3, 4
Subjects: Special Education


Connie Manske
conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Phone: 715-986-2020 x2
CESA #11
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Grade 3: ePals with Video Connection


Description:I have 2 3rd Grade teachers interested in epals for the school year. They would prefer someone outside of the United States, but they are flexible with someone inside the US also. They would like to epal and then connect via video. They are located in St. Croix Falls Wisconsin.
Dates:2010-2011 School Year
Sign up method:Email: conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Grades:3
Subjects:Language Arts/English, Technology/Information Science

Connie Manske
conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Phone: 715-986-2020 x2
CESA #11
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Grade 2: ePals with Video Connection

Description:I have 3 2nd Grade teachers interested in epals for the school year. They would prefer someone outside of the United States, but they are flexible with someone inside the US also. They would like to epal and then connect via video. They are located in St. Croix Falls Wisconsin.
Dates:2010-2011 School Year
Sign up method:Email: conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Grades:2
Subjects:Language Arts/English, Technology/Information Science

Connie Manske
conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Phone: 715-986-2020 x2
CESA #11
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Grade 3: Between Your State and Mine

Description:
Looking for a third grade class to penpal with written letters and then to connect by video in the spring. We can talk about the differences and similarities of our states. I have 21 students and live in Alabama.
Dates:Sept to May
Sign up method:Email: cbramlett@shelbyed.k12.al.us
Grades:3
Subjects:Social Studies/History

Cheryl Bramlett
cbramlett@shelbyed.k12.al.us
Phone: 205-229-9818
Cell: 205-229-9818
INVERNESS ELEM SCH
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Grades 5-8: CYBERBULLYING in School

Description:
To address the attitudes and behaviors associated with cyberbullying. Using a student generated " brain storming video conference session(s)
1. To raise student awarness of what cyber bullying is and why it is so harmful.
2. To discuss ways to equip students with skills and resources to treat each other respectfully when they use cyber technologies
3. To discuss how to use cyber technologies in a positive way.

Sessions are modeled after prevention models that are effective in decreasing negative behaviors

We are a school in the Eastern Time Zone, but will adjust video conference interactions ( if possible) to meet needs of schools in different time zones.
Time of day, number of meetings are open for discussion
Dates:
Sign up method:Email: sbrooks@brcsd.org
Grades:5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects:Health, Science (Earth), Technology/Information Science
Outcomes:THe students will be able to
1. Identify examples of bullying- cyber bullying
2. Identify the effects of cyber bullying
3. Identify basic rules of netiquette for online communication
Preparation Time Frame:You will need a few class periods prior to the connection to prepare your presentation and a 45-60 minute videoconference.
Methods and Activities:Decide how to present the topic ( discussion, brainstorming)
Agenda:5 min. Welcome and introductions. Each class shares their location and brief information about their school.
Visuals: 30 min. Presentations. Each class shares a 15 minute demonstration and/or presentation on the assigned topic. Teachers should negotiate who will cover what to prevent duplication.
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15 min. Question and answer. Each class has prepared questions for the other on the content and generates questions while/after listening to the presentation. After the content questions, if time remains, students may enjoy asking each other questions about their respective locations and schools.

Steve Brooks
sbrooks@brcsd.org
Phone: 315 346 1211 ext 133
Beaver River CSD
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grades 6-8: Need helping raising LA NJASK scores in SS class

Description:Hello. I am looking for social studies teachers from NJ who teach in the middle school. The SS Department is looking for ways/methods on how to assist LA teachers raise NJ ASK scores. If you have any experience or materials please contact me. Thank you.

Dana
Dates:Open
Sign up method:Email: dsirotiak@jcboe.org
Grades:6, 7, 8
Subjects:Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science


Dana Sirotiak
dsirotiak@jcboe.org
Frank R. Conwell Middle School #4

Grades 7-8: Looking for a teacher from the "New England colonies and Southern colonies" to collaborate while studying colonization

Description:
Looking to collaborate with a middle school classroom who is currently studying colonization. Please contact me if you would like to collaborate on an assignment/lesson or project. Another Capa member and I are looking for a teacher from the northern and southern states to collaborate. Thank you.
Dates:
Sign up method:Email: dsirotiak@jcboe.org
Grades:7, 8
Subjects:Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science

Dana Sirotiak
dsirotiak@jcboe.org
Frank R. Conwell Middle School #4