Project Author: Amy Eaton (rid24293@ride.ri.net)

Project Title: Chatting in Spanish

Project Begin & End Dates: 9/01/00 to 6/15/01

Project Summary:
To connect with other schools world-wide to "chat" in Spanish using Tappedin.org.
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Project Details
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Project Level: Basic

Curriculum Area: Language, Technology

Technologies Used: Email, IRC or Other Real-Time Chat


Full Project Description:
I am a high school Spanish teacher in Newport, RI and I am looking for national and international schools to "chat" in Spanish.  The chatting will take place at www.tappedin.org where I have a virtual office.  Previous experience is NOT necessary.  I will train interested teachers at Tappedin.  I have already chatted in Spanish with a local school, and I am now ready to connect with other schools, especially schools from Latin America.  I am also interested in connecting with international schools that are learning Spanish as their SECOND language.

Objectives:
The main objective of this project is to get students to use the Spanish they have learned in the classroom in a real-time authentic environment.  Different topics could be discussed each session, and I am completely open to suggestions.
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Project Registration Information
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Project Email Address: rid24293@ride.ri.net

Registration Acceptance Dates: 8/01/00 to 12/30/00

Number of Classrooms: 5-10

Age Range: 13 to 19 years

Target Audience: Anyone


Registration Instructions:
Please do not hesitate to email me if you have any questions or comments before registering.
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Project Contact Information
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Amy Eaton - mailto:rid24293@ride.ri.net
Spanish Teacher -  Rogers High School
Newport, Rhode Island
US