When the school has it own server, usually the technician can provide the technical support such as setting up accounts and maintaining the Internet connection. Partner selection Initial contact Teachers should make the initial contact through personal connection to ensure the commitment from the Chinese partners. Although it may be possible for teachers to find the connection through casual net surfing, not many Chinese teachers are connected to the Internet. Internet access charges are still high for an average teacher to get connected. Not many schools will provide an Internet connection for teachers to surf the web.
Chances are slim that a Canadian teacher woud find a Chinese teacher through random surfing.
Not all teachers who surf the net will be able to make the partnership a reality. In our experience, it is best to get the permission prior to the participating teacher. Without the permission from the principal, it is impossible for the Chinese teacher to get involved. It is worthwhile for the teachers to keep a record of what is happening during the project development. That documentation could later be used as a model for other teachers.