• U7c. Students contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.

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• U7a. Students use digital tools to connect with learners from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, engaging with them in ways that broaden mutual understanding and learning.

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• “ePals Global Community Links to an external site.” is the leading provider of safe collaborative technology for schools to connect and learn in a protected, project-based learning network. With classrooms in 200 countries and territories, ePals makes it easy to connect learners locally, nationally or internationally.

• U6a. Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.

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• Prior to teaching this seed, the teacher may consider teaching the following lessons - Sharing my Digital Media, Online Communication, and My Online Community
  

• Prior to teaching this lesson review the rules for correct netiquette. “Net Smart Kids Bad Netiquette Stinks Links to an external site.” has excellent resources on this topic. Common Sense Media Links to an external site. has an article for parents regarding teaching Netiquette, 7 Rules to Teach Kids Online Etiquette Links to an external site. and a Show Respect Online Links to an external site..

• U6d. Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.

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• Global School Net provides a safe environment for classes to participate in collaborative projects with students from around the world. “iPoPP - the International Projects or Partners Place Links to an external site.” - is where educators and youth from around the world can find global learning projects and partners.”