using ePals’ services to connect schools, classes, and students, especially in support of language acquisition.
I use ePals as one example that I encourage teachers of all disciplines to investigate, because the global connections it provides support multiple content areas and learning goals.
ePals may best be known for successfully connecting classrooms from across the world so students (and teachers) can learn from each other and gain a better understanding the nuances of culture, society, politics, and exploring everything from what kids in other countries do for fun,
ePals has connected more than 600,000 classrooms
Students can communicate with other students from across the globe on a range of topics that they find interesting, from the impression of Justin Bieber’s hairstyle to the impact cheating has on schoolwork.
The next time Malcolm (or anyone else on the team) needs to send an update, he sends a direct message to the group account and in a few minutes the entire team receives a tweet and everyone is up-to-date.
Very interesting way to get students more interactive and engaged. Lets the class time be student centers for learning. This is a mind shift in enducation.
I loved that....great to take back to school and show other teachers! I loved how the one girl's viewpoint on social media changed and the comment from the boy at the end...it isn't only for entertainment! Great find!