Ireland,
New
Zealand,
USA Perhaps the best lesson learned was how alike students
around the world truly are. Their foods many be
difference but their Christmas wish list were similar so
were their wish for Peace on Earth. All would agree the
best was having a change to visit Europe through the eyes
of Mr. Rust's students, to see Australia through the
drawings of Mrs. Giesbers' students and have summer
vacation during Christmas time, and to have a chance to
frequent all the Take Away located near Martel School
with Mrs. Letourneau's students. Three continents, three countries, three
terrific groups of students make one fantastic virtual
classroom.
Three schools from three countries
on three continents have united via the internet
to create one virtual classroom. Students form
Dunkalk, Ireland,
Mangonui, New
Zealand, and
Lewiston,
Maine
U.S.A, have
worked together to research animals, legends and folk
tales, study the landforms of the three communities. They
have created assignments for each other to learn from and
to have fun together. These students have shared their
photos, holiday traditions, part of their daily routines.
They have learned many things from everyday vocabulary to
regional expressions. From their "Take away" survey
students discovered similarities and differences between
their local community. That "Squid Rings" were actually
squid and not a cute name for "Onion Rings". A
gobsmacked basically it
means WOW! Praise from new Irish classmates.
