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1st Look: Skype Group Video Calls

Posted by on Mar 18, 2013 in Creating Global Classrooms, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices, Web Tools That Deepen Learning | 0 comments

Teacher Kathy Cassidy has used Skype for years to connect her primary-aged students with the world. So when the company offered free group video to educators, she jumped at the chance. Five classrooms and lots of Lucky Charms to count! Find out what happened and read her “lessons learned.”

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English Learners & Public Blogging

Posted by on Dec 4, 2012 in Creating Global Classrooms, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices, Web Tools That Deepen Learning | 1 comment

Public blogging, says teacher Ann Michaelsen, has proven to be the best way for her Norwegian high school students to sharpen their English writing skills. “When I do something everyone can see,” says one student, “I make it as perfect as I can.” Assessment data: Eleven of her students are finalists for the 2012 EduBlog award for student blogging.

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