UPDATE: Looking for a class in every state for a project

MAY 2009 UPDATE: My fourth graders are going to be studying the states soon and will be doing research on one of them. As part of their research I'd like them to interview someone, hopefully in grades 3-6, about what it's like to live in that state and what they like best about living there. I'm hoping to conduct the interviews via video chat - with Skype or iChat.

If you are interested in helping us out, please visit the project wiki - http://hmstateproject.wikispaces.com

If you participated last year and want to help again, please update your info and use red text color. This way, I know who is interested in this year. The wiki still has the participants from last year.

Thanks!!

Tags: chat, elementary, project, state, video, videoconferencing

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Permalink Reply by Michelle Hoffmeyer on April 9, 2008 at 10:16pm

HI Chad

I am an Engaged Learning Specialist and computer teacher at Gower Middle School in Burr Ridge, IL. I work with grades 5-8 and specifically teach 5th and 6th grade computers. I am familiar with Skype and would like either my 5th or 6th grade class to video conference or I can involve a whole grade level which is around 120 students. If you don't have Illinois booked yet, I would love to try it and get other staff members excited about the experience.

Just joined Classroom 2.0 as soon as I saw your post.

Michelle Hoffmeyer

Permalink Reply by Meg Ormiston on April 15, 2008 at 3:22pm

Michelle,
Hi neighbor, good to see you in Classroom 2.0! I am geographically close to you, but if you do ever need help using Skype with your students, let me know! Great project Chad, soooooo much better than the "state report"! Skype "megormi"

Permalink Reply by Michelle Hoffmeyer on April 15, 2008 at 10:02pm

Hi Meg
I met you 3-4 years ago when you came to Gower to talk about handhelds. I remember you lived in the area. Thanks for offering help with Skype. I will Skype you if I need help. If it is just a small group I should be okay. We now have some MACs with built in webcams.

Permalink Reply by RoJene Willard on April 12, 2008 at 6:55am

I have used Skype only one time. I really want to use it with another classroom next year. I would be glad to have one of my 2nd graders try to answer questions about Kansas. RoJene

Permalink Reply by Debbie on April 12, 2008 at 5:03pm

Hi; I am a teacher in New York City. This sounds like a fabulous project! I would gladly be part of this, or can possibly have a few students for yours to interview. Good luck! Debbie

Permalink Reply by Chad Lehman on April 13, 2008 at 2:16pm

Debbie, that would be great. Can you please let me some contact info? Email, Skype/chat name.

Thanks,
Chad

Permalink Reply by Amanda on April 13, 2008 at 6:38am

Hey there,

I think a video cam is an awesome idea! Unfortunately, we just lost our tech facilitator for personal reasons. She was fantastic! Anyhow, I would be glad to help you out! I can have my students work with yours. E-mail me at crash3166@yahoo.com with more information on what you need.

I'm a fourth grade teacher in sunny Florida!

Mandy

Permalink Reply by Sarah on April 13, 2008 at 10:36am

I teach elementary art in Missouri. I'm not sure I have the equipement for Skype or iChat... and yet I'm interested in your project.
Sarah

Permalink Reply by Sarah Thompson on April 14, 2008 at 8:59am

Hey Chad!
I am a fourth grade teacher in Texas. I haven't used either of the programs that you talked about, but I'm very interested in participating in your project. I'm sure my students would have a great deal of information to pass on.
My email is sarah_thompson@birdville.k12.tx.us
My students have a writing blog at http://talentedtexans.blogspot.com

Permalink Reply by Kelley Irish on April 14, 2008 at 3:13pm

Do you have anyone from Michigan yet? If you set up a wiki at pbiki you can put a gabby chat pack on and then meet at a certian time and chat

Permalink Reply by Chad Lehman on April 15, 2008 at 9:21am

http://hmstateproject.wikispaces.com/

Permalink Reply by Colette Cassinelli on April 15, 2008 at 10:30am

The wiki is protected so we can't add our info.

Add me:

State: Oregon
Name: Colette Cassinelli - teacher
Email: colette.cassinelli AT gmail DOT com
Twitter: ccassinelli
Skype: colette.cassinelli
Website: http://www.edtechvision.org