The first hour of the chat was in English, but the second hour switched to Spanish. When our English-speaking students were frustrated at their limited ability to participate in the second hour of the chat, their desire to be able to communicate in a foreign language skyrocketed. Ten years ago, before the Internet was available to us all, such a worldwide effort would not have been possible. Students everywhere have an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a constantly growing pool of data about our world environment. The program illustrates how complex environmental issues can be resolved by learning more about them, instead of by political grandstanding.
Participants range from elementary youngsters through college and even graduate-level students.
She is currently on a year's leave of absence from Norwood, while she pursues a graduate degree at Teachers College, Columbia University.