Collaboration

Collaboration Coordinator

Using technology, connect with other schools, businesses, experts or outside group that would bring the world into the classroom.
 * 5th grade book discussions with another school.
 * PLC with other special area teachers or other content/grade level teachers in other schools to share instructional practices
 * Communication with organizations/companies--virtual field trip (eg Kindergarten viewing hibernating animals)
 * "Illuminate" with professionals in the community to help bring the outside world into a lesson.
 * Author study/communication
 * Pen pals with students across the globe
 * Communication with experts in varying fields of study
 * Survey local businesses for how they use Math in their job.
 * "Illuminate" question/answer session with an expert (for example: the park ranger from Ft. McHenry)
 * classroom to classroom sharing of how a math problem was solved