As citizens we live in local, regional, national and global communities. As learners we “live” in communities, as well.  Our classroom, our school and those with whom we share interests regardless of geography.  And building successful online communities is not so different from building successful real world communities. Both are rooted in shared values of some sort, a desire to give back as well as take, etc.  Hear how Learning Communities are being built using ePals in the classroom, around the state and across the globe.

During the conference we explored this topic in the Sessions (below).  Presented materials and much more information is available under “Description & Material.”  Join the Conversations by going to “Session Discussion.” We encourage you to POST and, even better, upload useful links to your work or to other quality information!

Sessions

Global Collaboration & Learning: The View from Africa
Barnabus Sang, Ministry of Education, Kenya
Description and Materials   Session Discussion

Case Study: San Diego-China Classroom Collaboration with ePals SchoolMail, SchoolBlog and More
Candace Pauchnick, Patrick Henry HS, San Diego, CA
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Strategies for Integrating ePals into Your School or District
Adina Popa, Steuart Weller Elementary School, Ashburn, Virginia
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Integrating National Geographic’s Content into Your Curriculum and Use of ePals
Ross Goldberg, National Geographic Digital Media
Michael Casey, Gallon Jug Community School, Belize
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The Maine Learning Technology Initiative
Bette Manchester, Maine International Center for Digital Learning
Description and Materials   Session Discussion