Internet Project: Collaboration

Here is where we can leave notes for each other rather than email. I will be glad to finish the first section as soon as we are certain of the topic.

Which questions would you like to answer?

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  • Names of group members
  • Name of the project
  • Registry on which it is posted
  • Description of the project
  • The type of collaboration involved

Our group consists of Vernestine Strickland, Yvonne Stephens, and Amanda Grady. We have chosen the project City Quest from Global SchoolNet Internet Projects Registry. The project is a great integration of local history, art, geography, language, and technology. Students will post information and pictures about important places in their local area.  This project will include email…..

Ladies on the site it say types of collaboration are : electronic publishing, information exchange, global classroom, intercultrual exchange, simulation, virtual meeting….. to me it I would put exchange information through email. What do you think???

by A.

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  • Why did you choose this project?
  • How, specifically, will this activity meet your learning objectives?
  • What do you feel are the strengths of the project?

  I think for third and fourth graders who study American history, this will synethesize how local areas are part of U.S. History. The exchange with students from Europe and Asia will also awaken their sense of history and culture as they see different art forms and language expressions. 

  • In what ways does this project reflect Bloom’s principles? How will teachers provide students with ample opportunities for meaningful feedback (Habits of Mind)?
  • Are there any constraints you will need to address? The only constraints will be arranging school day excursions, fees, and transportation to the sites rather than trying to meet after school hours. This way all students can participate by taking pictures and interacting with the site.

This assignment will give you an opportunity to experience some of the advantages and constraints of collaboration. Describe your experiences and explain how you might use these to inform your own classroom collaborations later.