A Telecollaborative Project via ePals
Teacher Plans
Before
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Connect with another teacher
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Find a project that works in both classrooms to link with common goals, objectives, or curriculum
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Set up student accounts, create username/password resource for each student
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Create a schedule with collaborating teacher/class
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Find common times to communicate OR create a full schedule/timeline
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Example timeline: Project, about 14-16 days
*Activities 1-2: 2 days
*Activities 3-5: 3 days
*Activities 6-7: 1 day
*Activities 8-9: 1 day
*Activities 10-11: 1-2 days
*Activities 12-13: 2 days
*Activity 14- 1 day
*Activity 15- 1 day
*Activity 16- 1 day
Before activity 8, assign students to small groups or let them form their own. Explain that they will work in these groups to design and build their robots.
During
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Modify/differentiate activities as teacher sees fit (can create whole class assignments, partners, etc. if necessary) ​
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Have class discussions to clarify information
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Collaborate and communicate with partner teacher to assess progress
After
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​Follow up with partner class to ensure letters were received
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Keep in touch for any further projects
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Use evaluation to improve projects for the future
