C. Communication and Collaboration

Digital tools and environments support the learning process and foster collaboration in solving local or global issues and problems.

Online Learning Communities

What is an online learning community?

An online learning community is a common place on the Internet that addresses the learning needs of its members through proactive and collaborative partnerships...people communicate via textual discussion (synchronous or asynchronous), audio, video, or other Internet-supported devices.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_learning_community

Where can you connect with other learners?

iEARN (International Education and Resource Network) is the world’s largest non-profit global network that enables teachers and youth to use the Internet and other technologies to collaborate on projects that enhance learning and make a difference in the world. http://iearn.org/
Epals Student Forum: http://xn--www-rp0a.epals.com/forums/default.aspx?GroupID=52

Projects

Choose a global issue and create an innovative solution for it. Then, present this for feedback in an online community.

Class Discussion Guildelines

http://www.scribd.com/doc/4312457/Class-Discussion-Guidelines

Grade 3-4

8.1.4.C.1 Engage in online discussions with learners in the United States or from other countries to understand their perspectives on a global problem or issue.

Grade 5-8

8.1.8.C.1 Participate in an online learning community with learners from other countries to understand their perspectives on a global problem or issue, and propose possible solutions.

Grade 9-12

8.1.12.C.1 Develop an innovative solution to a complex, local or global problem or issue in collaboration with peers and experts, and present ideas for feedback in an online community.