Example Computer-Assisted Collaboration Projects
KidProj allowds teachers and youth group leaders from around the world plan activities and projects for students and other kids age 5 to 15 to take part in...
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http://www.globe.gov/r?lang=en&nav=1 http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/mars/events/weatherworlds.htmlKidProj allows teachers and youth group leaders from around the world plan activities and projects for students and other kids age 5 to 15 to take part in. GLOBE is dedicated to environmental studies, the core collection of this Instructional Media Center.
Judy Harris at TAPR has adopted a thorough approach to telementoring for small student groups working on particular projects. The Emissary site details policy guidelines for participation and shows research reports on topics such as logistics and building relationships.
In a different vein, opportunities for collaboration between scientists and students are increasing. For instance, WeatherWorlds challenged both professional scientists and students to design experiments and analyze data together.
CIESE has collected some exemplary global computer-assisted collaboration projects. This set is intrinsically global because the outcomes depend on comparisons from environments around the world. Key examples: circumference of the globe and the impact of living near the equator; boiling points in different places; the role of craters in various settings; and the contents of ponds. STUDENTS ACTUALLY BECOME TRUE SCIENTISTS AND ENJOY COLLABORATION WITH THEIR COLLEAGUES ALL OVER THE GLOBE.
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Computer-assisted collaboration projects show students that the Internet can do more than just replace the library and the telephone. Working with fellow students around the globe, that can learn about much more than just the course work at hand.
