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“Teddy Bear” Project

“Teddy Bear” Project. Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration. "Teddy Bear" project is one of iEARN projects. I nternational E ducation A nd R esource N etwork. iEARN. Non-profit global network that enables young people to use the Internet and other new technologies to engage in

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“Teddy Bear” Project

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  1. “Teddy Bear” Project Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration

  2. "Teddy Bear" project is one of iEARN projects. International Education And Resource Network

  3. iEARN • Non-profit global network that enables young people to use the • Internet and other new technologies to engage in • collaborative educational projects • that both • enhance learning • And • make a difference in the world

  4. iEARN 120 Country Programs

  5. iEARN 20,000 teachers 10,000schools and youth organizations 2 millionpupils 120countries 30 languages

  6. iEARN • 150 ongoing projects • 30 languages • Allcurriculum/subject areas • Arts and Literature • Social Studies • Math & Science • Languages & ESL

  7. iEARN Projects • iEARN has interactivecurriculum-basedprojects in which pupils are creating, researching, sharing opinions, and becoming global citizens. • Pupils and educators communicate and collaborate in over 200 forums through text, images, videos, sound and real-time media, all in a multi-lingual and visual platform.

  8. The Aim of the Project The aim of the project was to team pairs of schools and have them exchange a 'Teddy Bear" or other soft toy. The bear then sent home a diary by email describing its adventures, the places it has been, as well as the things it had seen and done. The project aimed to enhance understanding and acceptance of diverse cultures.

  9. “Teddy Bear” Project In this project, pupils learn in an interactive, collaborative, interesting and enjoyableeducational environment. They expand their multi-cultural knowledge and awareness and they improve their technological skills.

  10. Project Goals • Creating global citizens • Breaking down of cultural barriers • Fostering tolerance & understanding of cultures other than their own • Enhancing learning • Learn life skills (communications, team work) • Encouraging authentic writing • Promoting communication and collaboration • Integrate computers skills and internet in educational and learning process • Improving ICT skills • Advancing communication through Multimedia

  11. Description The classes send each other a Teddy Bear or other soft toy by airmail.

  12. Description The project aims to encourage authentic writing by providing children with a real audience. They writeemail messagesas if they are the visiting bear.

  13. Our Hope In spite of all obstacles, our kids will break all barriers. This is what we hope !!!

  14. Teacher name: Aniqa Naz Umar Subject: ICT Grade- 3 School Name: Beaconhouse School System, Primary-1 PECHS Country: Pakistan. thanks a lost

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