2005 AVLN Online Conference Strand
Cross School Collaborations

Facilitators
Morna Bahnsen, AE21, mbahnsen at ae21.org
Marilyn Eggers, La Sierra University, meggers at lasierra.edu
Janine Lim, Berrien County Intermediate School District, janine at janinelim.com
Arlene Webb, AIIAS Junior Academy, awebb at aiias.edu

Strand Description
How can we collaborate for student learning across institutions? In this strand, discuss possibilities, explore models of cross-school collaboration, and maybe even find a partner for your own cross-school collaboration! Pen pals, mentoring, data collection, cross-cultural sharing, language practice, and writing projects are just a few of the possibilities. Join us to discuss and plan collaborations!

Big Questions

• What are the benefits of having kids connect with each other via technology?
• What project ideas do you have?
• What simple project could you do with another colleague you met at the conference?

Presentations
Several resources, articles, and materials will be shared for creating and participating in cross-school collaborative projects.

Live Events

• Desire2Learn Text Chat: May 10 EDT 7a; PST 4a; M 7p; EA 9p
• Desire2Learn Text Chat: May 11 EDT 8p; PST 5p; May 12 M 8a; EA 10a