In carrying out this project, telecommunications becomes a tool used by teachers and students. Students in the distant schools communicate through e-mail and work on collaborative projects. If possible, they also plan trips to visit their keypals. The purpose of the project is to foster understanding at the grassroots level through mutual work on cooperative educational projects. The idea of the exchange is to begin an ongoing relationship between two schools by planning a collaborative project, not just to travel.
Students collaborate on a project, gaining skills needed to understand global problems.
If each school has a relatively fast Internet connection, a microphone, and an audio card, the communications can take place through Internet telephone technologies. Translating Text Search on the Internet and locate newspapers, articles, or Web pages written in a foreign language for your students to translate. Fine Arts Television Time Contact students in other states and countries to survey their favorite television shows, movies, or other pastimes. In some countries, cultural performances, such as ballets are subsidized by the government. Conduct surveys to find out how much a concert would cost in proportion to an average daily salary.