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Classrooms Without Borders: Using Internet Projects to Teach Communication and Collaboration
Contributor(s): Bellanca, James A. (Author), Stirling, Terry (Author)

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ISBN: 0807752096     ISBN-13: 9780807752098
Publisher: Teachers College Press
OUR PRICE: $31.30  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2011
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BISAC Categories:
- Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - General
- Education | Computers & Technology
Dewey: 371.334
LCCN: 2010050858
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.9" W x 9.8" L (1.05 lbs) 264 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
 
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Publisher Description:

This practical resource shows educators how to use the Internet to help students communicate electronically, reaching beyond the borders of traditional classroom walls. The authors--a lifelong professional developer and a dedicated facilitator of improved K-12 education through her work with graduate students in school leadership--provide the how-to for teaching essential foundation elements, including teamwork, Internet research, evaluation of information sources, cross-cultural communication, and thinking skills. Emphasizing practical tools and techniques, their model integrates the internet, common school software, and free online technology tools to create engaging projects that advance 21st-century skills.

Book Features:

  • Clear steps for teaching Internet-infused projects that meet content standards, while also targeting issues that students find relevant.
  • Examples of project collaborations that link students with classrooms across districts, states, and nations.
  • A user-friendly format with checklists, resources, and sample lesson templates to help teachers design their own projects.
 
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