Note all the surf able sites from here. They have local speakers available to visit classrooms. School district policy does require a parent signed authorization form. See me if you're interested. Yahoo now has an 18 yr.
Kids read and write without even realizing they are doing so.
Learners work out a schedule for consistent access to limited computers. This is a great way to involve slower-paced learners, and also a way to connect to other countries, cultures and languages. They e-mail two to three times per week. Mentors are available until Oct. 31st. This site uses pages and other people's postings to partner classrooms or projects.