Grades K-1: Intro to Videoconferencing

Status		Seeking Partners
Contact Information		Heather Jimerson Education: Teacher Denbigh Early Childhood Center Newport News School Education: Pre-K Newport News, VA United States Phone: (757) 886-7789 ext. 25111 heather.jimerson@nn.k12.va.us
Objective of Collaboration		Our class in part of an all day pre-k program. We are looking for another class (prek, kindergarten, first grade) that would like to do a video conference with us! We have an open mind and would love to hear your ideas! Some possible ideas could be: -Sharing "All About Me" projects made by the students to share about themselves. -Discussing the weather in your location and coparing it to our's (we can have the kids draw pictures or share something about their area). -We can also do a counting/addition activity or a letter sounds activity. -We could also practice patterns. If you like any of these, I can come up with the lesson and your class can be our guests and just participate when asked by our site! Please let us know at heather.jimerson@nn.k12.va.us and we look forward to hearing from you! My pre-k students are excited about video conferencing and I know your's will be too!
Time Frame		April 2011 - June 2011
Target Audience		Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1
Disciplines		Language Arts/English, Mathematics
Technology		IP,

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Grades 8-12: Homer's "The Odyssey"

Contact Information		Kathy Lewis Education: Media/Technology Specialist Lima City Schools Education: High School Lima, OH United States Phone: (419) 996-3519 klewis@limacityschools.org
Objective of Collaboration		I have a group of 9th grade students studying Homer’s “The Odyssey.” We would like to meet with another group to discuss “The Odyssey” Time frame: After April 25, 2011 Time of day: (Approximate class time) 11:15-12:00 Eastern time zone Please contact Teacher: Norma Penn npenn@limacityschools.org VC Tech Person: Kathy Lewis 419-996-3519 klewis@limacityschools.org
Time Frame		April 2011 - May 2011
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Disciplines		Language Arts/English
Technology		IP,

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Grades 9-12: Looking for High School Advisement Groups

Status		Seeking Partners
Contact Information		Brenda Smrdel Education: Teacher Earlham High School Education: K-12 School Earlham, IA United States Phone: (515) 758-2214 ext. 477 bsmrdel@ecsdcards.com
Objective of Collaboration		We have small advisement groups for high school students that meet from 11:15-11:30 Central Time. We are looking to see if there are other schools who meet on a regular basis with students for advisement purposes and are interested in have small group discussion during that time.
Time Frame		April 2011 - May 2011
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Disciplines		Best Practice
Technology		IP,

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Grades 5-10: The Ideal Neighborhood

Status		Seeking Partners
Contact Information		Sue Conlon Education: Teacher Pittsburgh Carmalt Education: Middle/Jr. High Pittsburgh, PA United States Phone: (412) 885-7760 sconlon1@pghboe.net
Objective of Collaboration		Our students have been learning about the neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, Pa.including history, architecture and culture that encompass Pittsburgh's 70 + neighborhoods. With this knowledge the students designed their ideal neighborhoods. Looking for classes in grades 5 and up to hear our commericals and vote on the best student neighborhood. We would like to present on April 26, 2011. Please email sconlon1@pghboe.net, if you are interested.
Time Frame		April 2011 - May 2011
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Disciplines		Community Interests, Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Technology		IP,

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Grade 6: Latin American Today

Description:	My sixth grade class is currently learning about the geography and history of Latin America and will work toward learning about present day Latin America. We would like to teleconference with a classroom from Latin America to learn about their culture, resources in their region, and government.
Dates:	Between May 9th and May 12th from 1:00pm - 3:25pm CST
Sign up method:	Email: phillip_bormann@northeast.k12.ia.us
Grades:	6
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects, Social Studies/History

Phillip Bormann
phillip_bormann@northeast.k12.ia.us
Phone: 563-557-2249
Cell: 563-920-7446
NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time
Open

Grades 5-12: Art and Earth Day: Imprints Art VC and Contest

Description:	Tread Lightly is running the Imprints Art Video Conference and Contest, an exciting initiative for students ages 11 and up for the chance to win fantastic prizes! Participants are encouraged to create a narrative addressing their views on climate change or ecological footprints in a creative and artistic manner. This can be in the form of digital images, videos, photographs, theatrical performances, sculptures, drawings or any other creative mediums. The contest ends April 18, 2011. Students will then have an opportunity to participate in a LIVE video conference on April 20, 2011 at 11:00 am EST to connect with and receive feedback from a professional eco-artist (TBA) and their fellow young artists from across North America, sharing their experiences and stories behind their artwork. Winners of the Imprints Art Contest will be announced during the conference.
Dates:	April 20, 9:00-10:30 MDT
Sign up method:	Email: terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca
Grades:	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects, Fine Arts, Health, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Science (Life), Science (Physical), Science (Earth), Social Studies/History

Terry Godwaldt
terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca
Phone: 780-476-8671
Queen Elizabeth High School
Time Zone: GMT-7: Mountain Standard Time

Grades 5-6: Band Concert Exchange

Description:	We are a 5th/6th grade elementary band in upstate New York. Our background is a small rural district of 960 students. My students are interested in performing for similar bands for feedback. We would like to hear about your program also. Please prepare pieces for us. We would love to hear you play.
Dates:	Monday May 16th or Thursday May 19th at 1:00 EST
Sign up method:	Email: lspinella@ocs.cnyric.org
Grades:	5, 6
Subjects:	Fine Arts

linda spinella
lspinella@ocs.cnyric.org
WHEELER SCHOOL