STEP OneDecide what you would like to accomplish by connecting your class.
1) Collaborate with other classrooms: Connect students from different places and backgrounds with a Skype Mystery Hangout or ePals Global Community, have students read books to each other with Google Hangouts, discuss plot or a scientific concept, have students practice a foreign language, have a debate with someone in a different country. 2) Conduct an Expert Interview: Bring in an outside perspective of someone more experienced with the topic you are covering in class (musicians, scientists, museum curator). Calls with experts can be set up as a Q & A or presentation style. 3) Host a Virtual Career Day: Tap into the parents at your school by learning about different types of jobs. You could Skype or Google Hangout call several parents in one day or do a parent each week. Having a video call over Skype while the parent is at work gives them a chance to show some of the tools of the trade. |
STEP TwoDecide how you will connect with experts or other classrooms:
Decide which method would be best to connect your class and get comfortable making a call. Preparation: Allow students to research the topic and pose questions in preparation. Many teachers have found Padlet to be a great tool to collect possible questions. Follow-up: Have students follow up after the interview or connection with a summary of project of what they learned. |
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Connected Classrooms Padlet Directions
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Read the questions below and reflect on your experience completing this challenge.
Include an example by adding an image, link, or video of the challenge.
**Remember - no student faces or student names.
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