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"Schools Build Community with Student News Programs Schools are using digital video production in their efforts to foster 21st century skills in their students. Administrators are finding that these programs can also reach out to disconnected students and strengthen school community, with kids as young as 5 years old contributing."

This website offers Projects where a CAS student could help 3-6 younger students to work on. If interested see Mrs Garcia. The Thinkquesta are investigations covering topics such as ..... How can humans and animals live together harmoniously? How do you imagine the school of the future? How can we provide access to safe drinking water for everyone in our world? How can we take better care of our world and its resources? How can we end hunger in our world? What beliefs do people have in different parts of the world? What role does art or music play in our lives? What can we learn from the world of sports? What lessons have you learned from a favorite book or film? What lessons have you learned from history? What kind of business would you start to serve your local community? What can you do to lead a healthy life? What is life like for people in your local community? What makes a good world citizen? What leader do you most admire, and why? How would you introduce a tourist to your home town (or country)?

Rafi.ki is an online learning community using simple technology to build successful school partnerships, transforming pupils into global citizens. We can connect to other schools through this website safely. We are a member of this site - user: britanica password: abcdef

The Roots & Shoots program (inspired and developed by Jane Goodall) is about making positive change happen-for our communities, for animals and for the environment. With tens of thousands of youngpeople in almost 100 countries, the Roots & Shoots network branches out across the globe, connecting youth of all ages who share a common desire to help make our world a better place. Participate in special events and global campaigns.

"In order to help educators integrate technology effectively, we have compiled a list of technology tools focused on learning goals consistent with the CRCD framework. Unlike other lists that promote "cool tools," yet leave teachers wondering about purposeful educational integration, our list is driven by specific learning goals that promote critical-thinking, creativity, collaboration, and community-mindedness. We hope you will find our list useful."

This collection of ready-to-use graphic organizers will help children classify ideas and communicate more effectively. All of our printable graphic organizers are designed to facilitate understanding of key concepts by allowing students to visually identify key points and ideas. By using graphic organizers across all subject areas, you will be empowering your students to master subject-matter faster and more efficiently. We have graphic organizers for reading, science, writing, math, and for general use. You'll also find blank printable templates like graph paper, dot arrays, and other useful tools.

"Welcome to Grey Olltwit's Online Personal Learning Area. A unique and growing selection of online educational games covering maths, English, science, geography, history, information and communications technology and life skills. Click the link below to enter the main menu. This area is free and requires no registration but it is supported by advertising. If you are a Grey Olltwit Member you can login to the Grey Olltwit Online Private Learning Area using the member login link above or below. This area is the same but contains no advertising."

"Other TeachersFirst Special Topics Collections Modeling and helping students learn about Internet safety is the responsibility of every adult in our students' lives, including teachers in all subject areas and parents at home. As adults learn more about wise online behavior and build awareness of our own digital footprints, we must continue to share and openly discuss these issues with the young people in our classrooms and homes. Use these resources to stay up to date on the pros and cons of technology's capabilities. Build awareness instead of fear as you and your students discover how the power of the Internet can be harnessed for safe learning and communication. Be sure also to visit the TeachersFirst Edge for teacher-friendly tips on using today's web tools safely and within school policies. "

"This site is a resource for educators everywhere to learn how to use YouTube as an educational tool. There are lesson plan suggestions, highlights of great educational content on YouTube, and training on how to film your own educational videos. This site was written by teachers for teachers, and we want to continue that spirit of community-involvement. We're creating a new YouTube newsletter for teachers (sign up above!) and are asking teachers to submit their favorite YouTube playlists for us to highlight on YouTube EDU. "

The Endangered Languages Project, is an online resource to record, access, and share samples of and research on endangered languages, as well as to share advice and best practices for those working to document or strengthen languages under threat.

"159 stories of 137 internationalized U.S. schools connecting with 98 countries."

Martin Burrett 06 Aug 11 11:33:34Download and print lots of well made boarders for classroom displays