Skype with 2nd Graders

Hi All,
I'm looking for some second grade classes to Skype with the three 2nd grade classes in our school in Chicago. We could also collaborate on a Voicethread project. Our final units for this year are "endangered animals" and "Poetry" - however we're open to other topics also. We'd like to find classes in other parts of the United States, or any other country. Another class in our school has been Skyping with a class in Kentucky and it's been an exciting learning experience for all of us. You can check out the wiki we created together at: http://chickenbuddies.wikispaces.com/ (Click on the links on the right sidebar.)
Thank you,
Faith

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Permalink Reply by Janet Barnstable on July 17, 2010 at 2:24pm

Hi Faith,
Have you considered something even a bit more involved? Check out Global Virtual Classroom http://www.virtualclassroom.org. Your kids would be amongst the youngest but would certainly be able to make new friends!

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Permalink Reply by CWhitney on July 18, 2010 at 8:00pm

I will keep your info handy-- I will talk with our staff to see if they are interested in a collaboration.

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Permalink Reply by Faith Shabat on July 19, 2010 at 7:46pm

That would be great. Also, thank you Janet. You are an amazing educator. I took a workshop with you several years ago.

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Permalink Reply by Janet Barnstable on July 20, 2010 at 6:40am

Yes, Faith, I remember you. ...which is one of the reasons I wanted to give you a 'nudge' to look into GVC. [I retired this year, but then became the program manager for GVC.]