Texas History Mystery Quest

Classroom to Classroom Collaboration
Sixteen Classes
Three School Districts: Dallas ISD, Temple ISD & El Paso ISD
320 students

I virtually duplicated the Texas History Mystery developed by Angela Conrad & Roxanne Glaser. Is copying the sincerest form of flattery? In the world of education I hate to even say the word copy. I just know there are certain "projects" that work well in VC and instead or reinventing the wheel - why not try to duplicate the projects? The Mystery Quest VC model can work with a plethora of topics - US presidents, US Geography, World Geography, landmarks, regions etc. As with any MQ two classes or more make presentations with clues, then there is research time, clarifying questions and then reveal answers - the formula works and the kids love it.
Here is an article that appeared in the El Paso Times.
http://www.elpasotimes.com/old/education/ci_7020402

Using VC

As another EPISD Administrator embraces the value of videoconferencing - I am smiling! Today, Director of Guidance Services, Kathleen Ortega and 22 of her school counselors participated in a VC thru Cooperating School District in St. Louis: Factoring in Forgiveness. The presenter was Lynne Lang, Curriculum Specialist the BJH Health Care School Outreach & Youth Development.
Also, check out the campaign at Fetzer Institute. Love and Forgive.
A Longfellow quote from Lynne's presentation: A torn jacket is soon mended, but harsh words bruise the heart of a child.

Animoto Video -

Web 2.0 tools are incredible! Check out this free 30 second video I made with Animoto.com. I linked to some photos in flickr, used their music and animoto made this video within minutes!