An important aspect of our classroom is how we connect our learning with the world. We want to make sure that our learning has meaning outside of our classroom walls.
One of the ways we do this is by connecting with other classrooms through our blog. Last week we made contact with a class in France who are interested in learning more about Australia. This was a great ‘in the moment’ learning experience. When we found that their blog was all written in French (as you would expect!) we decided that this shouldn’t be a barrier to our learning, but an opportunity. We explored ‘Google Translate’ and were able to read and respond to their blog using this tool. We also noticed that there were patterns and similar words to the English language, which opened up a great discussion about the origins of our English language. We also communicated with a class in New Zealand who have given us some advice about one of our learning topics. We look forward to exploring these relationships further as the year progresses.
Another way is by using our class Twitter account to connect with experts around the world. In an earlier post we wrote about how we can ask follow up questions from the reporters at ‘Behind the News’ using our twitter account. This is something that we do each week and get access to information that helps to build on our learning.
This week, we also made contact with Alan Sunderland, who is the Author of our class novel ‘Refugee’. Mr Sunderland has offered to answer any questions about the book that we may have. This will be a fantastic addition to our learning as we work through the book. Click on the images below to see these interactions.
February 23, 2017 at 11:34 pm
Hello!
Thanks for visiting our blog. We love to make connections around the world. We were inspired by your 100 word challenge and we are trying it in our class. We will share them with you soon!
Ms. Mascolo and the awesome 6ers!
edublog.amdsb.ca/mascolo
February 24, 2017 at 4:58 pm
Hello Ms Mascolo
I’m glad you liked the 100 word challenge if you want to see more we will post more in the future. I just visited your blog again you are also doing some good work in your class.
Thanks Jorja and Zach
March 6, 2017 at 9:18 pm
Hello everyone in room 17 !
Thank you so much for this wonderful experience which is starting now. This morning, the winter holidays are over for my Students and they’ll regulary visit your fantastic classblog now. You’re always welcome reading ours and posting comments.
We will be in touch !
À très bientôt le plaisir de travailler avec vous.
Serge Galligani, the Teacher of the CM2 from Brindas Primary School, France
March 13, 2017 at 7:04 pm
Salut à tous les élèves de la Classe 17 de l’école Woodend !
Ce matin, nous avons mis en ligne, sur notre blog de classe, une vidéo-diaporama pour vous montrer notre petite étude de l’Australie. Nous avons tenté d’en savoir plus sur cette île gigantesque. Nous espérons ne pas avoir fait trop d’erreurs. Nous avons établi quelques points de comparaison entre nos deux pays. Nous pensons qu’il serait sympa de votre part de répondre à nos questions, de compléter notre travail et de dire ce que vous en pensez.
Voici le liens pour regarder notre petit film : cm1.galligani.eu/2017/03/13/laustralie-et-la-france/ .
Nous aimerions également vous connaître mieux. Pouvez-vous faire une petite vidéo pour vous présenter ? Quels sont vos prénoms ? Combien d’élèves êtes-vous dans la classe ? Y a-t-il autant de filles que de garçons ? Pour savoir qui nous sommes, vous pouvez voir cette vidéo : cm1.galligani.eu/2016/09/03/back-to-school/ .
À quoi ressemble la journée d’un écolier dans votre école ? Avez-vous une cantine ? Pour connaître un petit peu une journée de CM2 à l’« Annexe » de l’école de Brindas, suivez Romain et Timothé qui ont réalisé cette vidéo : cm1.galligani.eu/2016/09/27/10927/ .
Merci énormément pour vos futurs envois. Vive l’amitié et la fraternité entre nous tous !
Les élèves du CM2 de l’École Primaire de Brindas, France
Hello all the Students from the Woodend School Class 17 !
This morning, we put online on our classblog a slideshow-video to show you our little study on Australia. We tried to get to know more this gigantic island. We hope not to have made too many mistakes. We found some points of comparison between our two countries. We think it would be nice if you’d answer our questions, complete our work and say what you think about it.
Here is the link to watch the video : cm1.galligani.eu/2017/03/13/laustralie-et-la-france/
We would like to know you better, too. Can you make a short video to introduce you ? What are your first names ? How many Students are you in the class ? Are there as many girls as boys ? To learn more about who we are, you can watch this video : cm1.galligani.eu/2016/09/03/back-to-school/ .
What’s a day like for a Student in your school ? Do you have a cafeteria ? To know a little about a CM2 schoolday in the « Annexe » of the Brindas School, follow Romain and Timothé who made this video : cm1.galligani.eu/2016/09/27/10927/ .
Thank you so much for your future contacts. Long live friendship and brotherhood among us all !
The Students of the CM2 from Brindas Primary School, France