The updated project timeline

Topic 1. What subjects do we learn in school? 1st ~5th weeks (in September)
(The follwoing tasks are optional. But if possible, we can do these tasks together and then we can compare the result.)

We might have some subjects in common (like math, science) and other different subjects from those of different countries. Please design the materials to share with our partners.


1. Class schedule: Post your class schedule on blog “A day at my school”

2. Choose a special learning subject which you think is not available in schools of other countries. You can present what you learn in the special class through text, presentation slides, pictures or videos.

3. Ask at least three questions to your partners based on what you want to know about their learning subjects.


Topic 2. Our lunch in school 6th ~8th weeks (From October 1st to October 24th)

1. Food is important in different cultures. Tell us what, where and how you eat for lunch in school. Show your answers through pictures, text, presentation slides or video.

2. Ask at least three questions to your partners based on what you want to know about their lunch in school.

Topic 3. Extracurricular activities the 9th ~12th week (From October 27th to November 21st )

1. What do you do out of class? Playing sports or reading? And is there any special school fair or exhibition in your school? Show your answers though pictures, text and presentation or video.

2. Ask at least three questions to your partners based on what you want to know about their extracurricular activities.

Topic 4. School rules: the 13th ~ 16th week (From November 24th to December19th )

Here let’s discuss more details about school rules. For example, in Taiwan, students are always required to wear uniforms. We can compare the school rules in different cultures and analyze the reasons behind the rules.

1. You can make the lists of school rules, or do survey to your classmate how they think the school rules and Show your answers through posts, presentation or video.

2. Ask at least five questions to your foreign partners based on what you want to know about their school rules.

Here is the URL of a more detailed table about what and when I plan to do the project.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dg9krhx_24hk99wmc7
If you can't read it, I can email this to you
Thank you!

The information about Mingde elementary school (Taiwan)

our school logo

(From left to right:Ryan/Gary Lu/ Brian/Daphne/Teresa/Gary Chou)

Mingde elementary school

Teacher Name: Ling-yun Chang (just call me Ling)

We're in Taipei city, the captal of Taiwan

Nice to meet you:)

Hello Friends

Hello there! Well the school year starts in under 14 days here. I can't believe how fast the summer went this year. I think the three graduate classes had something to do with it. =) This week I've been setting up my classroom and I am putting together a bulletin board highlighting our project. I have a world map that I would like to provide a brief introduction about each school on. Andrea was so kind to send a photo of his students. Thanks Andrea! Can you please email me or post the following:

• School Name (If you have an image of your school logo or mascot that would be a great addition as well)
  
• Teacher Name
• City, Province, or other Information about your Location
• Country
• If you have any quick snapshots of your students that would be fabulous, but not required. I can download and print on my photo printer if you post them =)

Thanks so much!
--Carrie
carrie_clark@hcpss.org

Welcome to Howard County MD

Since we are sharing photos about our area! Check out my Animoto with images from Howard County and the surrounding areas.



--Carrie

Hello Everyone,

Here are some shots of Mystic, CT. I wish I could say I took these pictures. Mystic is part of the town of Stonington where I teach. This is also where the movie Mystic Pizza took place.

Ling, The schedule looks fine. Thanks.

Greg

Hi Friends!

To Ling: I think your new timetable is ok.

To Carrie: thanks for the interesting ICT tools you are sharing...

Andrea

Attached, some pictures about the South of Italy - Campania and Basilicata Regions

Tools for Sharing

Hey there Guys!

I just found out about two great products that may be useful to us as we are sharing and completing the A Day At My School Project. Check them out!

Animoto - free program that allows you to add digital images and set them to music like a real music video. Check out a sample I made for a graduate class. Fun way to just share images back and forth. If you sign up for an account put in the promo code of discovery to upgrade your pass to an all access pass.

Meebo Rooms - free program that allows you to set up chat rooms that can be embedded into HTML documents and are private. Thought it might be good if we can arrange time to all be online at same time to discuss and share. =) Check out the room I made for practice.

--Carrie