This project was created as an assignment in Planning Interactive Curriculum Connections, an online class offered by Berrien RESA and taught by Janine Lim.
Teacher/Educator making request: Martha Spear, Library Media Specialist
Target class/group with which I’m seeking to partner: Spanish, year 3 or 4
Number of students we’re seeking: 25 or less
Grade(s)of students we’re seeking: 11th or 12th grade
Seeking students in this geographic area: USA or Mexico
Project dates and times: April and/or May 2004; 7:30 am - 9:00 am or 9:05 am -10:30 am EST (somewhat flexible)
Summary: Spanish e-pals will write each other on a weekly basis, culminating in a face-to-face meeting
Details: 3rd and/or 4th year Spanish students will email other Spanish-speaking students, once a week, for a month. At the conclusion of that month and/or four successful exchanges, we will arrange a video-conference between the two classes. Students will introduce themselves to their e-pals and we will have a general discussion on “My school.”
Schedule of project:
Week 1: Introduction and family (Who are you?) [email]
Week 2: My home town (What makes your town special?) [email]
Week 3: Entertainment & recreation (What do you do for fun?) [email]
Week 4: Holidays (What and how do you celebrate?) [email]
Week 5: Introduction and my school (Who are you -- face-to-face) [video-conference]Technology needed:
* email capability (teacher/educator must have personal email account)
* faxing capability
* video-conferencing capability (We have a VTEL Galaxy, FVC V-GATE for H.320, terminating into a PRI ISDN circuit). Can support either ISDN or IP Connection).Contact: Martha Spear, Library Media Specialist, Berkley High School
mspear@berkley.k12.mi.us / 248.837.8112