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Notes from Global Collaborations Video Developing Global Collaborative Projects Tools
 * define project goals & determine outcome
 * identify standards
 * develop enduring understandings and essential questions—big and long-lasting ideas
 * develop authentic assessment tasks
 * develop activities
 * **explicit expectations w/ partners—deadlines, scheduling, level of commitment, # of students involved**
 * develop task breakdown list—which teacher will develop which tasks
 * discuss communication needs—time zone, by voice or only written interaction, bandwidth needs, etc.
 * create a home page—online portal where everyone can find information in one place, assignments, introduction, etc. (clarify and share goals with outside community)
 * design matters—clean and easy for everyone to understand and navigate, even in the future
 * think about protection level of home page—who will be able to edit and participate
 * mix & match—use different tech tools that fit with tasks
 * think about how you use communication tools and mirror those styles with your students—purpose and intended audience
 * organize and set stages and deadlines
 * determine assessments at end of each stage
 * clarify expectations with students—essential questions, home page, etc.
 * wikis and blogs
 * Skype and podcasts
 * photo albums
 * Google apps