Building+Learning+Communities

We now have tools to build and strengthen our learning communities. We have the opportunity to provide our students with authentic assessment relationships over the web that can help dramatically improve student motivation. We can take advantage of the communication tools the Internet provides, such as Twitter, Skype, blogs, Instant Messenger, video conference or email. Explore ways to motivate your students and connect them to the global community.
 * Building Learning Communities**


 * Twitter, Social Bookmarking, Nings, RSS, and Blogs**
 * Building Community
 * Human Resources
 * Professional Learning Network

Kindergarten: [|Flat Stanley] Twitter - Comments4kids (http://comments4kids.wikispaces.com/)
 * Simple Changes**


 * Publishing for an Authentic Audience**

[|Fifth Grade Blog] - Bankok Middle School - [|The Clem]

Titanpad.com Ietherpad.com Google Docs
 * Collaborative Writing-note taking**


 * Skype:**

Grandma is on the Computer Screen - NY Times Skype an Author Author Background Skype an Author - Video Science with NASA - Virtual Fieldtrip [|Skype for Educators] - List of people who will connect

More Distance Learning ASK


 * Wiki's**

Fifth Grade Book Reports - Online submission

Podcasting for the World
 * What about Audio?**

iTunesU YouTube
 * What about Video?**

[|ePals] [|Global School House]
 * Additional Opportunities**