Global+Inquiry


 * Resources for Global Inquiry**

[|ePals] is a free, child-safe, email system. You will likely need an email system in your class for individual, collaborative projects with other students around the world. ePals is a nice tool for this. There are many, many classrooms around the world that use this system. You may need to work with your school administrator and your tech coordinator to make this resource available. We have found that making a request to conduct a "pilot test" in your classrooms works nicely. Visit [|ePals.]

One way to begin the use of global collaborative projects is to develop a "Morning Message of the Day Project." Agree to exchange 1-2 class emails each week with several classrooms around the world. In each, describe what took place that day. How do you locate collaborating teachers in other countries to do this? Use one of these directory sites to post a description of what you want to accomplish and advertise for interested teachers:

[| Classroom Match at ePals] (You will need to join. It is free but will take a few days while they check to make sure you are are approved as a teacher)

[|Oz Projects] (in Australia)

[|Global SchoolHouse] (in the US)

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