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Cool online stuff for teachers and students. What’s on the Web?. Why use online resources?. Limited classroom resources Expand the walls of your classroom Connect to the “real world” Unique opportunities otherwise unavailable Work with real-time (or near real-time) data.
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Cool online stuff for teachers and students. What’s on the Web?
Why use online resources? • Limited classroom resources • Expand the walls of your classroom • Connect to the “real world” • Unique opportunities otherwise unavailable • Work with real-time (or near real-time) data Just a few examples…
What is telecollaboration? Projects that involve students in doing related activities in different places and at different times, then viewing others’ similar products, data, or activities online. Harris, J. (1999). First steps in telecollaboration. Learning & Leading with Technology, 27(3), 54-57.
What is telecooperation? Projects that require online interaction between or among participating classrooms, often over an extended period of time, and they requireactive and ongoing coordination to be successful. Harris, J. (1999). First steps in telecollaboration. Learning & Leading with Technology, 27(3), 54-57.
Why use telecollaboration or telecooperation activities? • Exposes students to different opinions, perspectives, beliefs, experiences, and thinking processes • Encourages the comparison/contrast of similar information collected in dissimilar locations • Encourages communication with a real audience • Expands global awareness Harris, J. (1999). First steps in telecollaboration. Learning & Leading with Technology, 27(3), 54-57.
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