2. Who?? You!!!

4. An Online Project uses the Internet to enhance curriculum-based lessons. An Online Project includes collaboration with people in another location. An Online Project allows you to teach Basic Skills, Communication, Problem Solving, Productivity, and Research

6. Encourage project-based learning. Motivate students. Have a real-world application. Disseminate results of projects to all. participants so that everyone benefits from the larger experience. Teach social skills, cooperative problem solving, conflict resolution …the possibilities are endless.

10. Anytime learning Flexible learning Fits into your curriculum NOT an extra addition Short projects, extended projects

12. Extend the story: http://hubforteachers.discoveryeducation.com/storytelling-in-classroom/pre- writing-k-2.cfm#title0 http://hubforteachers.discoveryeducation.com/storytelling-in-classroom/pre- writing-k-2.cfm#title0 Children Around The World http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/children- around-the-world.cfm http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/children- around-the-world.cfm Symbols of America http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/symbols-of- america.cfm http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/symbols-of- america.cfm Growing Plants http://www.discoveryeducation.com/Iowa /index.cfm#/benefits http://www.discoveryeducation.com/Iowa

14. You Can Decide what’s the topic (think CURRICULUM) Decide when and who to invite Decide where to host it (wikis, blogs, google, website) Decide how to find resources (Discovery makes this a breeze)

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