Today we had the wonderful experience of collaborating with many Brazilian teachers. All of these teachers had participated in the ILEP program in previous years. The ILEP program allows teachers around the globe to study and teach in the US for five months. Most of the ILEP participants were also the teachers that had hosted us in Brazil.
In small groups Brazilian teachers and American teachers worked together to discuss the needs in our schools. We then created projects that would address our needs and connect our students. This was a difficult task as internet and access to technology is not comparable in all schools. One of the main needs from many of the Brazilian teachers was technology training for their teachers. With my technology background I was "tasked" at creating a training website. 😳
We discussed many other ideas such as using Skype in our classrooms and connecting via a blog. I am also looking at creating a conversion project with another math teacher. It is wonderful to have so many personal connections now in Brazil.
In small groups Brazilian teachers and American teachers worked together to discuss the needs in our schools. We then created projects that would address our needs and connect our students. This was a difficult task as internet and access to technology is not comparable in all schools. One of the main needs from many of the Brazilian teachers was technology training for their teachers. With my technology background I was "tasked" at creating a training website. 😳
We discussed many other ideas such as using Skype in our classrooms and connecting via a blog. I am also looking at creating a conversion project with another math teacher. It is wonderful to have so many personal connections now in Brazil.