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Diane O'Connor replied to Jacqueline Jacobs's discussion Global Awareness Lesson - in the group EDT6035"I can relate to the diigital version of Flat Sanley. My kids (12-20 years ago) took part in the "snail mail" version. I think the digital version would be more satisfying for kids who are used to instant gratification, and can see…"
"I really liked the epals website as well. I think it is very student friendly and very manageable to use. I just think it is great to be able to extend the students minds outside of the culture that they are familiar with. I too…"
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Global Awareness
I chose the epals website for my lesson. It gave my students access to a classroom located in the Ukraine, a location none of my students are familiar with, or have ever heard of. Epals made communication with students easy. The email component made the time difference workable, while the epals forum made finding a classroom looking to hook up with another class that fits a learning goal easy. The learning activities included researching the Ukraine via the web, creating questions to ask…See More
Diane O'Connor replied to Diana North's discussion One to One Initiative in the group EDT6020"I agree with your statement that one-to-one is a necessity. On the cost, though, I know that in my district, textbooks are purchased maybe once every five years, If then. So if they are getting funding for new textbooks every year, the…"
Diane O'Connor replied to Diana North's discussion One to One Initiative in the group EDT6020"Great idea for incorporating specific limitations. If we surveyed teachers on things to include or exclude we could come up with some specific needs to offer the "school tablet" makers (durability of course)."
Diane O'Connor replied to Diana North's discussion One to One Initiative in the group EDT6020"The common theme in all of the posts is funding. I think if we really want something like this to happen it is going to be a combination of efforts; a motivated facilitator, community support through donations of used tablets or monetary…"
Diane O'Connor replied to Diana North's discussion One to One Initiative in the group EDT6020"From a middle school standpoint I hope that a 1-to-1 is around the corner. In a school that is 70% free and reduced lunch I believe the best thing would be ipads supplied by the school. BYOT would not work. We must supply paper and…"
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