Benefits of Classroom Collaborations

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There are many benefits of classroom collaboration. Some of the main benefits are:

• Exposure for students to other locations
• When connecting outside of own school, it has been demonstrated that the students' level of of work has improved
• It is yet another way to put students in touch with the global community
• It provides students opportunities to experience other geographic regions, comparing similarities and differences
• There is no cost for classroom collaborations, unless there is a line charge

Some examples of classroom collaborations are:

• New York State Erie Canal Project for 4th grade students
• 5th Grade Empire State Poetry Connection
• Read Around the Planet
• Comparisons of recycling usage in districts
• Water monitoring

Here are some video clips from classroom collaborations:

• 4th grade student presentation from Erie Canal Project
• Empire State Poetry Connection

Where can an educator find classroom collaborations?

• CILC - http://www.cilc.org/
• CAPspace - http://projects.twice.cc/