<p>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.</p> <p>Book Features:</p> <ul>
<li> Clear steps for teaching Internet-infused projects that meet content standards, while also targeting issues that students find relevant.</li> <li> Examples of project collaborations that link students with classrooms across districts, states, and nations.</li> <li> A user-friendly format with checklists, resources, and sample lesson templates to help teachers design their own projects.</li>
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Classrooms Without Borders: Using Internet Projects to Teach Communication and Collaboration

Education & Teaching

Bellanca, James A.

Stirling, Terry

Schools & Teaching

Teachers' College Press

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