Collaborating+with+Peers

=Collaborating with Peers=

Collaboration is key to many verbs in the Common Core standards. This verb's resources are also compatible with other terms including the descriptor "shared." The tools allow students to work together on writing projects and short research projects. The tools can also allow students to write and respond to questions and comments from peers. Listed resources be utilized for many collaborative components of the Common Core.

Google Drive

Create your own classroom wiki at Wikispaces: http://www.wikispaces.com/. Students can explore or add to the wiki just like you can here.

Try a blog at Kidblog: @http://kidblog.org/home/. Students can be informed, write, and respond to teacher's postings and the comments of others.

Create a virtual classroom with assignments,blogs, etc. at Edmodo @https://www.edmodo.com/

ePALS m aintains a community of collaborative classrooms engaged in cross-cultural exchanges, project sharing and language learning. Find out more at @http://www.epals.com/

Collaborate not only within your classroom but with other classes across the town or country with Skype: @https://education.skype.com/

__Skype Resources__:

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