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"Winter Wonderland"
A Thematic Literature Collaborative Internet Project
Resources
Extraordinary or unique resources (human or material) needed to successfully complete this experience:


Students need to have a copy of the books we worked on in the classroom. In order to obtain the full benefit of the project, each class should have at least one computer in the classroom with a web browser, an e-mail program, and connection to the Internet.

Some participants needed the assistance of a technology integration specialist to help them scan graphic materials and send them to me electronically. A few participants mailed their drawings and textual materials to me directly. As the sponsor of the project, I was responsible for posting the work of all the participants, which I did at home with my own digital camera, scanner, and online accounts.

Collaborative Internet Projects for Lower Primary Students
Coordinated by
Susan Silverman

  1. An Apple A Day
    http://members.aol.com/Apples2nd

  2. Winter Wonderland
    http://members.aol.com/Winter2nd

  3. Stellaluna's Friends
    http://kids-learn.org/stellaluna/

  4. Pumpkin Patch
    http://kids-learn.org/pumpkins/

  5. Frosty Readers
    http://kids-learn.org/frosty/

  6. Owl Prowl
    http://kids-learn.org/owlprowl/

Where to Find Collaborative Projects

  1. Electronic Elementary Magazine
    http://www.inform.umd.edu/MDK-12/homepers/emag/
    Very easy to read and navigate. There are projects offered by the E-Link staff and by outside project coordinators. It is geared for lower primary students.

  2. Houghton Mifflin Project Center
    http://www.eduplace.com/projects/index.html
    Collaborative projects are listed under subject areas.

  3. NickNacks Telecollaborate
    http://home.talkcity.com/academydr/nicknacks/
    Nancy Walker's page offers descriptions of monthly and ongoing projects.

  4. Online Projects Resource Page
    http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/sites/online.htm
    First grade teacher Tammy Payton has done an excellent job listing collaborative projects to join and coordinate, suggestions on web design, addresses copyright issues, and more!

  5. Reber's Resources for K-6 Teachers
    http://www.geocities.com/Athens/8854/
    "This site is intended to help teachers cut down on the amount of time they spend looking for quality sites on the Internet."
    And Paula's list accomplishes this very thing!

  6. Travel Buddies
    http://rite.ed.qut.edu.au/oz-teachernet/projects/travel-buddies/
    Linda Mckeown is the moderator of this site. Here you can find a travel buddy for your class and subscribe to their mailing list so that you can put out your own ad. There are online mentors to help you with a travel buddy project.

  7. E-Mail Classroom Exchange
    http://www.epals.com/
    This site has a database where you can find classes that are looking for keypals, or register your class.

 

More Intensive Places

  1. Global School Net- HILITES
    http://www.gsn.org/teach/list/hilites.html
    This place has it all. Here you can find many projects for all grade levels. You can also join their mailing list and e-mail on a regular basis announcing new projects. You can also announce your project here and visit their archives for ideas on creating a project.

  2. Global School Net- Projects Registry
    http://www.gsn.org/pr/index.html

 

Compiled by
Susan Silverman
Comsewogue School District
Port Jefferson Station, Long Island, NY

the_teacher@kids-learn.org
http:// kids-learn.org

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