Online Collaborative Projects:

Comprehensive Curriculum

Connections to the World Through

Technology

LACUE, 2006

Terri Carpenter

What is a collaborative project?

• A project that– Uses the Internet– Connects with another area of the globe– Promotes working with someone else to

produce a product– Addresses academic GLE’s and

technology standards

Why are collaborative projects important?

• Extends learning beyond the classroom• Develops critical thinking skills• Develops cultural and global awareness• Promotes real life/real time learning• Allows students to broaden their world

Why are collaborative projects important?

• Student centered• Students become decision makers• Students become a part of a community

of learners• Students master knowledge by

constructing it• Students experience new technologies

LouisianaK-12 Technology Standards

•Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools (Problem Solving Foundation Skill)

Students use appropriate technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.Students employ technology for real world problem solving.Students evaluate the technology selected, the process, and the final results through the use of informed decision-making skills.

•Technology Productivity Tools (Resource Access and Utilization Foundation Skill)Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.Students use productivity tools to work collaboratively in developing technology-rich, authentic, student-centered products.

•Technology Communication Tools (Communication Foundation Skill)Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts and other audiences.Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate and present information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

•Technology Research Tools (Linking and Generating Knowledge Foundation Skill)

Students use appropriate technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.Students use technology tools to process data and report results.Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

•Social, Ethical, and Human Issues (Citizenship Foundation Skill)Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

•Basic Operations and ConceptsStudents demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.Students are proficient in the use of technology.

LouisianaK-12 Technology Standards

O.R.E.O. Project(Our Really Exciting Online Project)

This year's project invited classrooms to have each student stack Oreo®

cookies as high as he or she can and then average all their individual

results to achieve a final Class result.

http://www.technospudprojects.com/Projects/oreo06/instructions.htm

Second grade teacher Gaye Lynn Ortis said: What was your experience with the project? “My students enjoyed completing the project and seeing how our results compared with the results of other classes.”

Would you repeat the project next year? “Yes, I would. I really enjoy participating in this program.”

Other online projects: Pumpkin Seed Count and Postcard Exchange

Future Projects: Holiday Card Exchange

O.R.E.O. ProjectNachman Elementary

Bucket Buddies

http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/bucketproj/index.html

Bucket BuddiesBarron Elementary

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Bucket BuddiesBarron Elementary

Gifted and Talented Teacher Lori Savoie said:

“I participate in the project every year. The students enjoy it and I enjoy how simple it is to put together. Everything is well organized. A worthwhile project.”

Charlotte’s Web Project

Literature based

Grade K – 6

Registration open through December 8

Project submission deadline January 19, 2007

http://www.technospudprojects.com/Projects/webproject/cwinfo.htm

In conjunction with the movie due to open in December.

Where to find projects?

• TechnoSpuds http://www.technospud.com

• The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

http://www.k12science.org

• Online Projects 4 Teachershttp://www.onlineprojects4teachers.com

Where to find projects?

• Global School Networkhttp://www.globalschoolnet.org

• ePalshttp://www.epals.com/

Where to find projects?• Web Worksheet Wizardhttp://wizard.4teachers.org

• Terri Carpenterhttp://www.rapides.k12.la.us/schooltech/terri/

onlinecollaborativeprojects.htm

Thank you!

Terri Carpenter

Instructional Technology Facilitator

carpentert@rapides.k12.la.us

Rapides Parish School Board