Busy Skyping!

We've been busy video conferencing with other classes and experts around the Globe.  Check out our map below.  We will be adding to it in the coming months.  :)



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Winter Olympic Connections

The Sochi Winter Olympics are fast approaching and what better a way to collaborate globally with others!!  We know the games are watched by millions, if not, billions of people of all ages, worldwide. SO, why not connect, share and collaborate with each other during the events.

I have a 4th grade class that is very interested in making some connections and participating in activities with other classes around the world.  We would love to make a connection with an english speaking class in Russia, especially in or around Sochi!  To be honest, we have not thought about the process or activities quite yet, but if you are at all interested in collaborating with us through Edmodo, Skype or any other tool(s) please add your name to this Google Doc or contact me through the Skype link below.

Name that Book! Mystery Book Skyping

  

All of this Mystery Skyping has got me thinking! We all want our kids to read more, right? And comprehend it, remember details, be able to retell...what if we participated in a Mystery Book Skype, "Name that Book".
Two classes partner up and select 5-10 books to read over a period of time - could be picture books or Jr. Novels - then each class chooses a book that they want as their mystery book. During the Skype each class asks questions about the books and try to figure out the "mystery book". I think this would be a fun way to reflect on all of the books and remember the details.During the process the classes could be creating story maps (or other tools) to organize the details and then use them during the Skype. I also thought it would be fun to have a discussion board created where the kids can share their reactions and thoughts about the stories with one another.If anyone might be interested in this activity please fill out the Google Doc I provided or click on the link to Skype below.