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Pinney, Steven – Instructor, 1991
Describes the "kids2kids Writing Circle," a national electronic writing project inspired by an elementary teacher who interested his students in writing by sending their work to another class electronically. Information on necessary equipment, how to participate, and how to register with the electronic mail network is included. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Electronic Mail, Elementary Education
Crotchett, Kevin R. – 1997
This book is a step-by-step guide to the Internet, suggesting creative K-12 classroom projects ranging from one of the most basic Internet functions, e-mail, to one of the more difficult, writing World Wide Web homepages. Intervening chapters describe projects using Usenet Newsgroups, File Transfer Protocols (FTP), Gopher, Veronica, the World Wide…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Educational Technology
Download full textShinohara, Mayumi, Ed.; And Others – 1996
This document presents first-hand experiences of teachers and students using the Internet in K-12 math and science, as well as articles on getting the right hardware, choosing an Internet service provider, designing an online project, and fostering acceptable use. Chapters include: (1) "Something in the Air" (Linda Maston): a computer-assisted…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Educational Resources, Educational Technology, Electronic Mail
Peer reviewedField, Sherry L.; And Others – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1996
Describes a class project where Taiwanese and U.S. students used computers to communicate and work on several joint projects. The students communicated through e-mail and exchanged videos about their school and autobiographies. They collaborated on several culminating projects including creating some hypertext documents with shared links. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Electronic Mail, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBarr, Hugh – Social Studies, 1994
Maintains that the use of electronic mail to link students from other states and nations is an effective way to heighten student interest and improve instruction. Describes electronic pen pal programs linking students in New Zealand, England, and Kansas. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies
Peer reviewedBarr, Hugh – Social Studies, 1994
Asserts that electronic mail provides opportunities to engage students actively in cross-cultural contact with students in other nations. Discusses advantages and problems with using electronic mail in the social studies classroom. Describes electronic mail projects that link students in New Zealand, England, and the United States. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Content Area Writing, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Exchange
Peer reviewedRosen, Cathy; Bartels, Dede – Social Studies Review, 1996
Describes a middle school program that integrates history/social studies, language, and visual arts. Describes how the program links two different middle schools through electronic mail in their study of world cultures. Includes examples of student writing and descriptions of classroom activities. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Electronic Mail
