Telecommunications:

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Telecommunications

• Curriculum Integration

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Telecommunication Models

• Communication
• Asynchronous
• Synchronous
• Research

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Communication
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Communication Activities

• Access to an Expert
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Group Investigation and Brainstorming
• Newspaper
• Peer Tutoring
• Role Playing
• Simulation
• Story Problems
• Writing Roulette

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10 Tips for Successful Collaborative Projects

• Define learning objectives. Telecommunications
  must be a tool for student learning.
• Be specific. The more specific your tasks and
  outcomes the better the project.
• Start small. Keep first projects simple.
• Set beginning and ending dates.
• Set deadlines for tasks.

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10 Tips continued

• Establish clear criteria for the final product.
  Give examples.
• Determine student configuration Individuals,
  pairs, groups, etc.
• Ensure that all participants agree with the plan
  of action and the final product.
• Train key students to be part of project staff.
• Review all resources and incoming mail. Use
  proper Netiquette.

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Research
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Research Activities

• Electronic References
• Publications
• Resources
• Data Collection
• Multimedia
• Curriculum Materials
• Virtual Field Trips

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