kidspace: connecting learners in the global community presented by: patti weeg, bonnie thurber and...

KidSpace: Connecting Learners in the Global Community

Presented by: Patti Weeg, Bonnie Thurber and Ann Berger Valente

NECC 2004 New Orleans

Creation and Design of KidSpace

Bonnie Thurber

Programs and Professional Development

at the Northwestern University Collaboratory

Project

Bob Davis

Associate Director of Academic Technologies

for Northwestern University

KidSpace is part of Kidlinkwww.kidlink.org

…an online learning community since 1990.

http://www.kidlink.org/

Kidlink’s Goals

1. To empower youth with free educational programs

2. To encourage creativity and creation of social networks

3. To encourage collaboration among youth around the world, individually or through their classrooms.

Art by Ileana Surducan, age 15, in Romania.

Who Can Join Kidlink?

Youth – age 17 and younger

RomaniaPeru

Taiwan

Kyrgyz Republic

USA

Brazil

Kidleaders

Ann Berger

Valente

Brazil

Ora Baumgarten

Israel

Isamu Shimizaki Japan

Many adults volunteer their time, expertise and energies to help Kidlink’s youth.

Joy Boehm

USA Pia Avolio de Martino, Italy

Allan Garbutt

Australia

Epi Sepulveda

Puerto Rico

Doug Cameron

USA

Bonnie Thurber

USA

Ann-Tove

Norway

Joining Kidlink

1. Who am I?

2. What do I want to be when I am grown up?

3. How do I want the world to be better when I am grown up?

4. What can I do now to make this happen?

Youth who want to join Kidlink answer the 4 Kidlink questions on the web form.

www.kidlink.org/response

http://www.kidlink.org/response

Kidlink Projects For All Ageswww.kidlink.org/KIDPROJ/projects.html

http://www.kidlink.org/KIDPROJ/projects.html

Step Into KidSpace…Kidlink’s online learning environment where youth publish their work, dialogue with each other and reach new insights about their world.

www.kidlink.org/kidspace

Projects in Many Languages

Kidproj-Multi Language Area

http://65.42.153.210/kidspace/start.cfm?HoldNode=614


Toolbar Options



KidSpace Chat

KidSpace Project Tour

• Kidlink Day• Grandmother and Me• Hooked on Books• What’s My Number?• Draw a Story For Me• Who Am I?• What Does My First Nam

e Mean?• KidArt

http://65.42.153.210/kidspace/start.cfm?HoldNode=951&HoldNav=614








http://www.kidlink.org/KIDART/

Kidlink Day

On the “Kidlink Day” youth from around the world write a journal from morning until night. Journals are posted in KidSpace for all to see and enjoy.

Students in grade 6M at Clifton School in Botswana wrote Kidlink Day journals. See them here:



Project ResourcesLesson ideas for using Kidlink day journals

Includes suggestions for a group of 5 students working collaboratively to collect data from journals. Students examine journals to look for such things as: time of day that students wake up, length of the school day, how many hours a day kids watch TV, hours a day students spend on homework and time of night when kids go to bed.

Suggestions for writing Kidlink Day journals

If this is not a school day for you because of a special holiday, please let us know. Describe your feelings when you tell us about your classes. Are you having a good day? When you tell us you are having a meal, tell us what the food is. If you are reading a book, tell us the title. If you are watching TV, tell us the name if the show. If you go to a movie, tell us the name of the movie. Use more than one sentence to describe what you are doing at a particular time. Make your journal interesting by including descriptive phrases.

Evaluating Student Activities and Journalsa rubric for evaluating Kidlink Day Journals




Evaluating Kidlink Day ActivitiesMy journal included: Points

Complete sentences

Correct spelling and punctuation

Descriptive words

Extra details explaining my activities such as meals and TV shows or books read

Weather information for March 6, 2002 Additional Kidlink Day Activities Points

I read journals posted by other students.

I posted a comment for other participants.

I compared journals and made a graph, table, chart or Venn Diagram.

I replied to a student who posted a comment for me.

I posted my Kidlink Day journal myself. Total Points

Journal From Denmark6:30 I get up and put my clothes on!!!!!7:00 I get my breakfast. I get cornflakes for my breakfast!!!!8:00 I go to Laasby school!!!!!8:05 I play table tennis with my bat and some evil enemies. It was funny!!!!!!8:45 to 13:05 I work on my project I have got about Ole Lund Kirkegaard. He is a writer!!!!!13:15 to 16:00 I play computer. The name of the game I played was championship manager 03-04!!!!!!!16:19 to 18:30 I play football with my friend Jens. I was goalkeeper like Iker Cassilias and Jens was striker like Raul!!!!!!!18:40 to 19:00 I have dinner. I get spaghetti!!!!!!!! 20:00 I watched television. I saw ?24 hours,? it was not too good to day!!!!!21:30 I went to bed and I played game boy until I fell asleep!!!!!!!!!! Made of Alexander from Låsby Skole



Journal from BotswanaChanda, 12 yearsFrancistown, BotswanaWeather: cold 6:00 I woke up tired wearing my blue pyjamas and I didn't want to go to school.6:05 I went to wash my face and brush my teeth.6:08 I got dressed in my P.E kit for school.6:17 After I got dressed I went to drink some water. 6:19 When I finished my water I sat down and waited for my dad.6:25 I went outside to play while my dad was getting his work papers. 6:35 My dad got the car out and we went to school. Our car is a silver Camry. 6:49 I started to go to school.

6:59 After I arrived at school I handed in my homework. 7:01 After I finished handing in my work in I went to play soccer with my friends.7:30 I went to cross -country. We run around the school twice every Tuesday.



Chanda’s Journal continued8:00 My class and I went to computers and we were typing. I like computers because we do fun typing. 8:30 After computers we went to the Library to listen to a woman who knows all kinds of books. Her name is Mrs Hicthcock and she was very nice and funny.9:00 We went back to class and we started to write a diary about what we did. It was great fun. 9:15 We did maths. The maths that we did was decimals. 9:30 The whole school went to singing in the hall.10:00 We all went to break. I ate a sandwhich and it was nice. 10:30 We went to water aerobics to do some exercise. It was fun.11:00 Our class went to French, Setswana and Afrikaans. I do French because I am from Zambia and only citizens do the local language which is Setswana.12:00 We did house points. It's when you collect points for your house.I got lots this week.

See the rest of his journal here:



http://www.globalclassroom.org/2004/digital_classroom/communication/weeg_lesson_plan.html

http://www.globalclassroom.org/2004/digital_classroom/communication/weeg_lesson_plan.html

What Does My First Name Mean?

Drawing by Flavia, age 12, Italy-2004

My first name is Flavia and it is in Italian. It is a roman family name which meant "golden" or "yellow-haired" from latin Flavus "yellow-golden". Flavius was the family name of the 1st-centuryroman emperors Vespasias, Titus and Domitian.

I live in Suzzara, a town in Italy I know one person with my first name. My first name doesn't suit my character. I like my first name because it is short. My first name is very nice. I love my first name.


From Class 2B in Istituto Comprensivo 2 in Suzzara, Mantua, Italy


What Does My First Name Mean?

My first name is Tal. It is in Hebrew. My name is like rain the the morning. It means "dew".I know many people with this name. I think that my first name suits my character but I don't have a reason! I just can't imagine myself with another name.I do not want another name.

From Sieff and Marks School in Israel



My Name… from Botswana


What is your first name?MoabiWhat language is it in?SetswanaWhat does it mean?GiverIs there anything interesting or unusual about your first name ?no What city/country do you live in? Botswana How many people do you know who have the same first name as you? 2Does the meaning of your first name suit your character?yes Do you like your name? no What other name would you choose Jack

From the project moderators…“What Does My First Name Mean?”

The project has really been a joy (excuse the pun!). I think that it has proved to be a truly "multi-culti" one, and it was amazing when the Americans, Italians, Israeli and South African kids commented on each others' work.Please extend my greetings to the participants of the talk. I'll be happy to continue the project in the coming school year.Hugs, OraOra Baumgarten

Israel

Joy BoehmUSA

My students for the most part were amazed at the thought that names had any meaning at all. In their minds names were merely identifiers, and ought to sound nice, but didn't really mean anything. Then they were surprised when they researched and discovered the meanings of their names. Very seldom did they find that the meaning of their name fit them, but their original feelings about their names did not change with the knowledge. What intrigued them even more was learning that cultures exist where the meaning of a name is of great importance, and most people are aware of the meaning of their name. It caused them to rethink some of their previous notions. This project touched my students at many levels and I am grateful to Ora for developing it and bringing it to KidSpace.

Grandmother and Me

Art by Alejandra Castaneda at British Peruvian School in

Lima, Peru.

My grandma’ lives in Montevideo. We call her Meca. She came to Punta del Este in summer. I wear one of my favourite shorts. One day I was on the beach and hit against a rock and broke my short. I was very sad for what had happened, I spent many days without wearing it. I was very upset and disappointed. One day my grandma’ got up and out of bed, took my short and mended it, and although she is very old and her hands shake, she did very well.

Martín CortinasMaldonado, Uruguay

http://www.kidlink.org/KIDPROJ/grandmother/

Mi abuela vive en Montevideo. Le decimos Meca. Ella vino en verano a Punta del Este. Yo uso un short que es uno de los que más me gustan. Un día, yo estaba en la playa y me pegué contra una piedra y se me rompió el short. Estaba muy triste por lo que había sucedido, pasé muchos días sin usarlo. Yo estaba muy caprichoso. Un día mi abuela se levantó de la cama, agarró mi short y lo cosió, a pesar de que es muy vieja y le tiembla la mano, le quedó muy bien.

http://www.kidlink.org/KIDPROJ/grandmother/

Grandmother and Me

Grannie tells me that once upon a time there was an emperor who had a daughter. That daughter was very beautiful. She had a dog. Its name was Budy. She loved her dog very much. . One day, the dog was lost . The girl was very sad and she left her parents and went to find Budy. She took food and water with her.. On the road she met a man who wanted to help her, but he was a thief. Every crossroad he blackmailed her. If the girl gave him some food and water he would tell her the way to her dog. When she gave the man the last food and water he left her without telling her where Budy was. She fainted. After two hours the dog felt her smell and went and found her. They were very happy and they lived for a long time together. Cristina Palancan, 6th form, School 10, Romania

Art created by Maria Surducan, age 16, Romania

From Romania



Grandmother and Me

Hi. I am Demitra. I am in second grade. I call my grandparents Mom mom Pop pop. We see them almost everyday MOM mom loued to ro ller skate and play with her dolls also she loued going to the zoo and movies PopPop loved to play baseball. They are special to me because I always have fun with the. They have many pictures of their families That they share with me.H.L. Beeler Elementary School, New Jersey, USA


From the USA


Grandmother and Me

Art by Camila, at British Peruvian School in Lima, Peru.

Her name is Felicita. I love her because she is very kind.


From Peru


Hooked on Books


Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants by Dav Pilkeyreviewed by JuWanThis book is about two boys a principal and a evil profeser. the two boys names are Gerold and Harold The principals name is Mr. Kruup he turns into Captain Underpants and the evil professer's name is Professer Poopypants. This book is about a principal that is very mean to Gerold and Harold becaus they played realy bad jokes on people. When ever people snap Mr. Krupp turns into Captain Underpants. Professer Poopypants gets mad because people make fun of his name. I won't tell you about the whole book becaus I want you to read it. This book is realy funny. That's the end of my book review.

Eugene Field Elementary, Missouri, USA


Hooked on Books

Ghost Horse by Herb Marlow reviewed by Olyvia age 10 I read about the Ghost Horse. It was a great book. The book is about a boy that saw a horse one night. So he went to his mom and dad`s room and banged on the door. So his mom and dad went to see what was wrong so he told his mom and dad that he saw a horse. His mom and dad did not believe him because they could not see the Ghost Horse. I would rate this book to 10 because it is a very good book. I think 2nd to 5th grade kids would like to read this book.


Eugene Field Elementary, Missouri, USA


What’s My Number?Take the number of feet of the highest point in Florida, multiplied by the year the state flag was adopted, divided by how many counties are in Florida, divided by the order the state was entered into the union and round that number to the nearest whole number. ~Catherinehttp://www.50states.com/florida.htm

On Thursday April 29, 2004, Beelerkids from USA said:Hello Catherine, We liked your challenge! It was very tricky, and a lot of fun. When we solved your problem we got 329. We hope you write another challenge soon. The students from Mrs. Bayzath's Class. PS Please come see our challenges. They are here: http://65.42.153.210/kidspace/start.cfm?HoldNode=11624




What’s My Number?

Try to solve this: The number of week days X the number of stars in the USA flag/ the number of Planets in space+ the number of moons in Turkeys flag X the number of stars in the USA flag -the number of the letters in word -A L P H A B E TPlease note! In Finland we finish our school in two weeks! Answer as soon as possible! ~Perttu

Perttu’s challenge from Finland…


Class 6B at Vallila Elementary School,

Helsinki, Finland


Draw a Story For MeBy Sara at Solkan Elementary School in Slovenia



Draw a Story For Me

Ntokozo is 9. Her picture is of a hand. In Zulu the word is -sandla.


John Wesley School, Pinetown, South Africa


Draw a Story For MeIdade:11 anos.Sexo:Masculino.Titulo do desenho:Na aula... (In the classroom)Elementos principais:Lousa, professor, aluno (blackboard, teacher, student)Lapis de cor (colored pencils)

Art by: Pedro Ataide deLima

Escola do Sítio, Campinas, Brazil



1. "Who Am I?" is an educational program for youth. 2. It supports curriculum standards 3. It is student centered. 4. It offers support for teachers.

http://www.kidlink.org/kie/nls/english/workshop/wai1.html

http://www.kidlink.org/kie/nls/english/workshop/curric.html

http://www.kidlink.org/kie/nls/english/workshop/students.html

http://www.kidlink.org/kie/nls/english/workshop/teachers.html

Kidlink's “Who Am I?” Program Modules

Who Am I?

Where Do I Live?

What Are My Rights?

My Friends and Family

What Are My Roots?

Virtual Vacation

http://www.kidlink.org/kie/nls/english/response

http://www.kidlink.org/kie/nls/english/where

http://www.kidlink.org/kie/nls/english/rights

http://www.kidlink.org/kie/nls/english/friends

http://www.kidlink.org/kie/nls/english/roots

http://www.kidlink.org/kie/nls/english/vacation

Who Am I?

Drawing by Tatiana Isabel González Saavedra, from Pillanlelbún, Chile.

"My nickname is Taty. I like playing Basketball and Listening to music. I m 12 years old."



Where Do I Live?

My village is Thailand. Thailand is where my parent came from. People who live in Thailand are all very nice upset for the bad one. In Thailand we have a lot of mountain all around us. Some part of my village is small, lake some parts are big and some parts are small. In Thailand we have all four season.


Art by Matthew, age 15, at Fresno High School, California, USA


What Are My Rights?


By Antonella M. - age 11 - Italy

I have chosen the right to go to school because some children can't to go to school and are used for hard working. That isn't fair!

My Family and Friendsfrom Leman, age: 15 Country: Azerbaijan

"Novruz" holiday (novruz is translated as "a new day") is the most ancient and cherished holiday of a New Year and spring. It is celebrated on the day of vernal equinox - March 21-22. Novruz is the symbol of nature renewal and fertility. Agrarian peoples of Middle East have been celebrating Novruz since ancient times. Preparations for Novruz start long before the holiday. People do house cleaning, plant trees, make new dresses, paint eggs, make national pastries such as shakarbura, pakhlava and a great variety of national cuisine. Wheat is fried with kishmish (raisins) and nuts (govurga).It is essential for every house to have "semeni" - sprouts of wheat. As a tribute to fire-worshiping every Tuesday during four weeks before the holiday kids jump over small bonfires and candles are lit. On the holiday eve the graves of relatives are visited and tended. Novruz is a family holiday. In the evening before the holiday the whole family gathers around the holiday table laid with various dishes to make the New Year rich. The holiday goes on for several days and ends with festive public dancing and other entertainment of folk bands, contests of national sports.


Virtual Vacation

Hello, we are L1 (9Grade) students. Glad to meet everyone. We are interested in visiting different countries. We also like to meet friends. We invite you to our beautiful town Azov. See you!


KidArt

Iceland

Þessi mynd er af Heidda. Sveinmar tók þessa mynd.Heiddi er skólabróðir minn My name is Sveinmar and my school is Síðuskóli. This picture is of Heiddi. Heiddi is my classmate. Sveinmar Stefánsson Iceland


Photo by: Sveinmar Stefánsson, Iceland

Self Portrait - KidArtNew York, USA Portrait by Maddelena in New

York. This activity was created to expand the "Describe/Draw" project. Drawing a person while only taking into consideration the physical appearance of an individual was not enough to interest and involve older students in the project. Older students have developed some good tools to draw a face; moreover their personality becomes more outlined.

We proposed to our students to build a psychological self-portrait:

to think about the mental image that each teenager has of himself

to translate his own image without taking the physical features too much into consideration and using colors, graphic signs and techniques as they prefer in a free way.


KidArt

Art by Federica from Italy, Age 12

This picture represents two dancing people, dance is my favourite sport. There are two girls that dance in the gym. One girl is classic, the other is funky. They represent two kinds of dance.

http://www.kidlink.org/gallery/showcase

KidSpace: a User Friendly Environment

Hints for Using KidSpace

How to Administer Students’ Pages

Login Procedure

Teachers: Write to Patti [email protected] or project moderator for teacher account.

Students: Answer the 4 Kidlink questions to register and get a Kidlink login and password.

Add a New Page

Add a Comment

Add or Edit Picture

Edit a Page

Let’s Try it Now!


KidSpace: Connecting Learners in the Global Community

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