"School Community Exchange Network"

Category: Mobile Learning

Kent State University, University Circle, Inc., Akron Zoo, Hale Farm & Museum, Highland Elementary, Stow-Monroe Falls High School, Hilcrest Elementary, Walls Elementary, Portage Path & Leggett Elementary, Summit County Schools

Goals:
*To create a learning community linking K-12 educators with commmunity agencies and organizations using digital technologies for sharing and collaboration.
*To support K-12 educators in developing classroom lessons that utilize digital mobile technologies to access resources from a variety of community institutions/organizations.
*To train teachers to effectively utilize vedeo cell phones for videoconferencing and/or virtual field trips with museums, galleries, and other cultural and historical landmarks to support teaching and learning.
*To train teachers in the development of podcasts to be used in conjunction with their classroom curriculum.