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A great place to find connections with experts and other classrooms. Check out the communities specifically Connected Classrooms Workshop.
Eileen Gardner's presentation shared during the video call.
Hangouts can be used for videoconferencing events. To use Hangouts all you need is a Google Account, a computer, tablet, or phone with a camera and microphone, and an internet connection.
Whether you're across the world or right next door, check out NewseumED's virtual classes that bring us to you!
All classes are free of charge. Classes are offered Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Classes are typically 30-50 minutes in length and can be adjusted to meet your bell schedule.
Skype a Scientist matches scientists with classrooms around the world!
We want to give students the opportunity to get to know a “real scientist”.
This program allows us to reach students from all over the world without having to leave the lab! We have thousands of scientists ready to chat! Teachers can choose the type of scientist that will fit their classroom.
Dot Day on September 15th-ish
International Dot Day Connections 2018
Picture Book Month - November
PictureBookMonth.com
World Read Aloud Day in February
Litworld Website
Kate Messner's page "Authors Who Skype with Classes & Book Clubs for Free"
Follow favorite authors on Twitter
Skype is a Microsoft's videoconferencing tool. Skype in the Classroom is a free community that offers live transformative educational experiences for students including Virtual Field Trips, talks from Guest Speakers, classroom to classroom connections, and live collaboration projects.
