The creation and use of the schoolhouse increased technological proficiency among K-12 students and prepared them to become citizens in the global village of the 21st Century. This web site contains audio clips of students singing traditional songs of many cultures, each illustrated with a digital photo, and a caption written by a student. Origami is Japanese paper folding. We made origami cranes, and then taught other classes and visitors how to fold the cranes. You have to remember that the edges must be even, and you have to crease it very well.
Cranes are a symbol of good luck in Japan.
If you fold 1000, it will be really good luck. You can send your 1000 cranes to the monument in Hiroshima to remember those who were killed by the atomic bomb. They developed new skills in using digital cameras and software. English as a Second Language students benefited the most at College Hills Elementary School. A study done by a Special Education class at Southwood Valley of African folk tales resulted in greater understanding of content, context and the use of technology to share ideas with the world.