FlipPals anyone?

[tomerf]

Last summer the idea was floated to connect classrooms through the exchange of flipcharts. I ended up connecting with an amazing teacher from Ohio, Laura Smith [clap], and we exchanged a couple of fun, engaging fc's created by students for students. Several goals were met: writing for an authentic audience, motivating research about community on many levels, and (of course) integrating technology in meaningful ways.

I would enjoy pairing up with classrooms from anywhere on the Planet. 4th graders (9-10 years old) in my district study the continents. This is also a great activity for us to learn about our state (Illinois) so a couple of partnerships would be ideal.

If this sounds interesting, please send me a private message. I had a lot of fun with this last year and hope to make it a regular part of our year.

Tom Erf
Washington School
Evanston, IL USA

[davidlloyd]

That's a great idea Tom. Could you post your experiences and flipcharts please?

[markrobinson]

This also sounds like a nice article for the blog...

http://blog.prometheanplanet.com

Do please post some info.. :)

[hlh422]

Tom,

That is a great idea! I teach just down the hall from Laura and heard a little about your partnership. (And you're right, she is an amazing teacher!) [clap] I would love to do the same with any third grade teachers out there (8-9 year olds) if anyone is interested.

[Margaret Allen]

Having posted that original thread I am thrilled you are up for it. We have had some success with this. A school in the US is joining up with a school in the UK and sharing a flipchart or two through stories. I saw this as a sort of way of being a bit more creative other than just using email....

I also then saw it as a way of hopefully populating the children's area of Planet....

Lets get this humming with exchanges from all over the Globe or the Planet!! :cool:

[htemske]

Maybe it could be mentioned at NECC and Boston user group too. I'm sure there are lots of great canidates out there that might not be following all the forum activity. I had been a user for 1.5 year and hadn't even been in here until it was talked up at the Sarasota user group.

[caroleu]

Heather (Hamker)

I teach 3rd grade in Baton Rouge, LA. I think this is a great idea and I'd be interested in a flipchart exchange. Would this be a flipchart about the class, the area, or what? BTW, I recognize your name from flipcharts I've downloaded and used!

Carole Underwood

[hlh422]

Thanks Carole! I'm glad you found my flipcharts useful!( I'll PM you about your post and working together.)

Here's another idea for the forum that I was thinking of...{} I'm sure you guys have heard of the traveling teddy bears...Flat Stanley's, etc. In the past, I've done a traveling teddy bear around the world and each class would send something back to my classroom about their region. We learned a little about geography as well as that part of the world. What about a traveling flipchart? Every few weeks the flipchart would get sent to a new classroom and that classroom would add a page or two to the flipchart about their area and then send it off to another classroom? By the end there'd be a whole flipchart of different places that everyone could use in their classroom. Instead of a traveling teddy bear or class mascot, it could be the Traveling Promethean Man. :p There's no postage, no items to mail... just a flipchart that the class would devise? Any thoughts on trying something like this? If anyone wants to take part and give it a try, I can work on putting something together.

[srchlc]

I teach fifth, but if you are interested in multiple grades, I'm in!

Holli

[Rosie MacAlpine]

I've just got to add that I love your idea of the travelling flipchart Heather![clap]
The Amazing Adventures of Flippy the Flipchart...:)

[Cindy H]

Heather, I love your idea of a traveling flipchart! Count me in :)
Cindy

[lsmith2]

Heather,

I know that I am just down the hall from you, but sounds good to me too. Maybe our classes could work together on it? What do you think? Count me in!


Tom,
I would LOVE to do the flip exchange again this year. I'll PM you!

Laura Smith
4th grade
Avon Lake, Ohio

[davidlloyd]

How about Flip Pal sign up corner for teachers at Promethean stands at exhibitions across the world?

[hlh422]

David~ That sounds like a great idea! Maybe we could have a sign up sheet in Boston too?

Rosie~ I LOVE your title! Flippy the Flipchart! [clap]

Holli~ The traveling flipchart can be any grade so join in! {}

By the way, if we get a lot of people who want to partake in "The Adventures of Flippy the Flipchart" we can have a few flipcharts going around at once in different groups. It would be fun to compare them all at the end. :D One last thing, if you want to be a part of the traveling flipchart- could you include your location in your message if you don't have it in your user profile? Thanks!

[jvines]

I want to play... I'll send you information.

[Alison]

Definitely want to join in! [clap][clap]:D:D+wave++wave+

[JanP]

I love the idea of the travelling flipchart as well! What a great way to teach children a little something about life in different parts of the world!

Janice

[ealilly]

I teach 1st grade and would love to have a flip-pal.

[caryn]

Yes - count me in for the travelling flipchart GREAT IDEA[clap][clap]

[lizhoppe]

I'm a scrapbooker and we do what's called a circle journal (like a round robin letter)

The premise is that each person chooses a question (or each class designs a title page with a question). Then, the flip charts could rotate and each class would add their answer to the question, then it gets sent on.

If it were once a week, it could be a Friday activity, for example. Or it could be creative writing and each class adds a page to the story.

There are lots of directions this could go! I would love to participate. I teach 4th grade in Southern California.

And today is my first day of summer (just had to add that in because it sounds so good!)

Liz

[ccwombat]

I teach first grade and would love to be a part of the traveling flipchart. I am out of school for the summer (finally), but we begin again in September. Also, if anyone wants to do flipchart exchange for first grade I am up for that as well!
Thanks!
cheryl
+wave+

[tomerf]

What great energy there is on this thread! I would like to participate in the traveling flipchart, too.

I am glad to know my class will get to be flippals with other kids in other parts of the States again. I would also enjoy collaborating with a class outside of the US if anyone is interested.

Another interesting resource for geographically infused penpals is TruckerBuddy.org . It connects classrooms with independent over the road truckers. We had a real gem last year. She sent us letters, postcards, artifacts from her travels...she even was game for Gcast'ing some of her messages so students could listen along as they read them (gcast.com). Sadly, she is retiring and we will be matched with a new trucker. I believe this program is limited to classrooms in the US and Canada, but I could be wrong about that.

Tom

[scaulfield]

I can't believe that I just found this thread.

I had 2 teachers in my area sharing flipcharts between their classes (They were in St. Louis and Minnesota). Students shared their pictures, and talked about what they were learning, the weather, etc.

It was just an experiment, but it went over huge! Now almost every teacher in the school in Minnesota wants a partner for next year. So, maybe some of you would liek to partner with a class in Minnesota? Maybe we revisit in August?

[hlh422]

We've got a great group started to host the traveling flipchart! But I thought I'd take a moment and introduce you to "Flippy" our traveling flipchart buddy. He's getting packed and excited to travel the Planet! I don't know how you could turn down a visit from this little guy. :p

(Of course he may go through a few changes before he takes off at the end of summer and he needs to be cleaned up a bit, but if anyone has any ideas to make Flippy even more adorable feel free!)

[caryn]

Flippy is adorable Heather - I hope he can be international and travel across the "pond"[clap]

[Cindy H]

Oh, yeah, he's definitely a world traveler. Great job on creating Flippy! I can't wait until he travels to California to meet my 3rd graders :)

Cindy

[hlh422]

Caryn~ He is definitely packed for world travel, so he'll be visiting you in Ireland!

Just so everyone knows, if you PMed me or wrote on this thread that you were interested in participating in the traveling flipchart, I'm making a list of all your names, locations, and grades (if possible) and will contact everyone later in the summer with a schedule.

[Margaret Allen]

Okay based on your brilliant guy shall I get a character drawn by an artist so that we can put him into all sorts of scenarios maybe have him positioned in different poses etc?

Then I think we could begin to build a Flippy Subject base set of Flipcharts.

Maybe have Flipcharts which are based around different subjects.

The geography one is the obvious one - this is a starting list from the topic bases with Primary/Elementary from the Geography Scheme of Work.

Unit 1. Around our school - the local area (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo1/?view=get)
Unit 2. How can we make our local area safer? (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo2/?view=get)
Unit 3. An island home (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo3/?view=get)
Unit 4. Going to the seaside (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo4/?view=get)
Unit 5. Where in the world is Barnaby Bear? (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo5/?view=get)
Unit 6. Investigating our local area (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo6/?view=get)
Unit 7. Weather around the world (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo7/?view=get)
Unit 8. Improving the environment (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo8/?view=get)
Unit 9. Village settlers (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo9/?view=get)
Unit 10. A village in India (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo10/?view=get)
Unit 11. Water (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo11/?view=get)
Unit 12. Should the high street be closed to traffic? (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo12/?view=get)
Unit 13. A contrasting UK locality - Llandudno (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo13/?view=get)
Unit 14. Investigating rivers (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo14/?view=get)
Unit 15. The mountain environment (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo15/?view=get)
Unit 16. What's in the news? (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo16/?view=get)
Unit 17. Global eye (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo17/?view=get)
Unit 18. Connecting ourselves to the world (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo18/?view=get)
Unit 19. How and where do we spend our time? (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo19/?view=get)
Unit 20. Local traffic - an environmental issue (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo20/?view=get)
Unit 21. How can we improve the area we can see from our window? (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo21/?view=get)
Unit 22. A contrasting locality overseas - Tocuaro (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo22/?view=get)
Unit 23. Investigating coasts (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo23/?view=get)
Unit 24. Passport to the world (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo24/?view=get)
Unit 25. Geography and numbers (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/geo25/?view=get)

http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/geography/?view=get

Although this is the English "Scheme of Work" I thought maybe it might help get people thinking topic based so that it doesn't get lost in going into too many directions.

I hope I am not being bossy/boring in suggesting this, but I think this is so exciting. I probably need to get out more!! +wave+

I will contact my artist and get a character to you asap..... Maybe we get him wearing a different type of hat depending on the subject base?

What do you reckon?

[jvines]

I'm a scrapbooker and we do what's called a circle journal (like a round robin letter)

The premise is that each person chooses a question (or each class designs a title page with a question). Then, the flip charts could rotate and each class would add their answer to the question, then it gets sent on.

If it were once a week, it could be a Friday activity, for example. Or it could be creative writing and each class adds a page to the story.

There are lots of directions this could go! I would love to participate. I teach 4th grade in Southern California.

And today is my first day of summer (just had to add that in because it sounds so good!)

Liz
OH MY!!! We start back on July 31... Janet

[Cindy H]

Margaret, I can't wait to see what the artist comes up with! Just think, we could have Flippy action figures with accesories, stickers, etc. Ok, maybe I need to get out more too. Can you tell I've been hanging around with my 4 year old all summer?

Cindy

[blacanni]

I work with a group of children aged 11-18 years, all have special educational needs. I'm sure they would love to meet flippy and share ideas.

[mrsb]

When the brainpower on this forum gets going, the results are tremendous! Heather, I love your idea of the traveling Promethean Man. I will have a group of 30 second graders this upcoming school year, so if that falls within the age range that you had in mind, send me a message and I will get in contact with you. This website and particularly this forum is a great platform for Promethean-friendly thoughts and ideas. Let's all keep collaborating and sharing so that Promethean Planet continues to be as awesome as possible! [clap]

Regards,
Leteshia

[sqircle]

Ok I am sitting in my house reading the forum having a boring day when I see Flippy the traveling flip chart. This was Marjorly exciting. I teach 3rd graders in St. Louis and I would love to participate, so please sign me up.[clap][clap][clap]

[Alison]

I forgot to say, I've got Year 2! My whole school would probably like to be involved though! :D We've spent the year investigating the development of Global Links and are all gearing up for our International Day on July 8th. We have 3-11 year olds!

P.S. Just a note for anyone who doesn't know...

American to English = +1

So First Grade=Year 2. The only difference is further down! Americans start school later. ;)

[LisaD]

Margaret,

If you get stuff drawn, let me know. I can build it into a new Resource Pack!

Lisa

[lsmith2]

I am so excited! Who would have thought that Tom's first post whould have gathered so much excitement! I can't wait to make this happen. [clap]

Laura Smith
4th grade
Avon Lake, Ohio

[hlh422]

Margaret- Please have an artist draw up Flippy! I was going to suggest it to whoever could draw! :) I was thinking as I was creating him how fun it would be to put him in different clothes! haha If he's somewhere in the winter the classroom who has him can put him in all sorts of winter wear! Or if he's relaxing on a beach, he can have his sunglasses and shorts!

And Lisa, if he has his own resource pack the possibilities are endless! I'm keeping track of everyone who wants to participate, so keep the thread going! At this rate we're going to have a few flipcharts going around at once... I think Flippy is going to need his own Promethean Planet section. {}

[hlh422]

Although this is the English "Scheme of Work" I thought maybe it might help get people thinking topic based so that it doesn't get lost in going into too many directions.

I hope I am not being bossy/boring in suggesting this, but I think this is so exciting. I probably need to get out more!! +wave+

I will contact my artist and get a character to you asap..... Maybe we get him wearing a different type of hat depending on the subject base?

What do you reckon?

I think Margaret is right. It's time to set up some guidelines for our little guy so we don't lose track of his purpose which is to learn about different parts of the world. I think we should start simple for now, although I know we could all think of a million directions to go in. So here's some guidelines that I came up with:

1. Flippy will be with you for a period of time to experience life in your part of the world. A schedule will be sent before Flippy departs on his travels so you will know when to expect him.
2. During his stay, you will add on to his flipchart a few pages (about 5-6) about his experience. Think of it like a scrapbook!
3. These pages may include:
a.) Tell us about your school/class.
b.) Tell about your town or local area
- What's the weather like?
- What is the landscape? (mountainous, flat, an island? etc)
- What are some things to do/see in your area? (Does Flippy visit certain places?)
- There will be a world map already on his flipchart, so you will need to mark your spot on the map.
4. How you present this information is up to you and your class. You may include pictures, maps, videos, Be Creative!
5.) At the end of Flippy's adventures, we'll have a flipchart of wondrous places to learn about!

Does this sound manageable to everyone? I think we all have standards that will cover these topics.

[Cindy H]

Your ideas sound great. I think we're going to have so much fun with this!

Cindy

[sqircle]

Heather,
I think that sounds great![clap]
I can not wait to see the end flip chart.
It will be filled with amazing places.

[lizhoppe]

I had an idea that might be an easy way to manage this...

When school starts, each class makes a flip chart that introduces themselves and asks a few questions-- things the students would like to know about classes from around the country/world.

There could be a thread here where each teacher post their class flip chart.

Then, whenever the class has time, or as the teacher schedules, they pick up a flip chart from the thread, show the class, and create a response flip chart, which gets sent to the original teacher.

That way, everyone can participate as they are able to, not based on a schedule or rotation. Some classes may meet everyone, some classes may only get to 4 or 5.

Does that make sense? I hate to see this become a scheduling and management nightmare, I was thinking this might make it more flexible for lots of people to participate in and not be left out.

[kpbooth]

OK... I don't have a class anymore, but I would love to see how Flippy travels the world. Would someone keep me posted (hint, hint... Cindy H???)

Kathy

[Cindy H]

Sure thing, Kathy! Maybe he could send you a postcard from Madera :)

[Westlake]

I had an idea that might be an easy way to manage this...
When school starts, each class makes a flip chart that introduces themselves and asks a few questions-- things the students would like to know about classes from around the country/world.
There could be a thread here where each teacher post their class flip chart.
Then, whenever the class has time, or as the teacher schedules, they pick up a flip chart from the thread, show the class, and create a response flip chart, which gets sent to the original teacher.
That way, everyone can participate as they are able to, not based on a schedule or rotation. Some classes may meet everyone, some classes may only get to 4 or 5.
Does that make sense? I hate to see this become a scheduling and management nightmare, I was thinking this might make it more flexible for lots of people to participate in and not be left out.
Some good suggestions here Liz - I was wondering how the 'travelling flipchart' thing would work. This is more like a 'Day in the Life of..' concept and probably a lot easier for people to fit in with.
The response flipchart could also be shared with the FlipFans community? Any classes that establish a particularly strong bond can continue that off-thread.
In a small way I did something like that just after Hurricane Katrina September 2005. A group of international students at my school in New Zealand made a greetings flipchart for Air Skeeter's class in Louisiana, and they sent us back a great flipchart showing something of their school
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/common/html/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=1219
Hope this idea takes off!
Hilary

[Lara]

I'd love to get involved - what a fantastic idea! We've still got 4 and a bit weeks to go before the Summer so I'll talk with the children about their ideas.
Next year I'm mainly working with a Y5 (4th grade) class and a bit with a Y6 (5th grade) class, but i can think of teachers in years 3 and 4 who would also be interested in this project - a great way of helping our teachers to move over from Notebook to ActivPrimary offboard!

[Margaret Allen]

Okay Liam and I are on the case we will ensure that there is a Flippy Place somewhere on Planet at some point...

In the meantime we need to try and organise this so that it works....

We want as many people to take part as possible and so access needs to be easy.

The easiest way to do this is to split it into bite size chunks.

If we get a spreadsheet going with certain details it will be easy to pair people up. I suggest that any more than two classes sharing a flipchart will become too complex. Look at the TICK TICK TICK Flipchart. Containing a Promethean Flipchat* :eek::confused::confused::confused: NEVER.... but lets ensure that this can get started.

Using the resume that Heather came up was excellent, but we probably need to allow others to identify some areas that they would like to share with others across the globe.

Getting flipcharts shared within the same age range of students will also allow for a better outcome.

To have all of these flipcharts as downloads which can then be adapted and edited and modified will make them a really exceptional set of teaching resources....

What do you think?

PS *I was going to edit my spelling error "Flipchat" but thought that was rather neat :) :) :)

[Lara]

I think if schools started off with the sort of information that Heather suggested or similar, then once the initial pages had been shared betweent he two schools, they would then be in a position to ask for futher exchange based on what they had learned from the original flipchat(!)?

An initial pairing would make the logistics easier as if many teacher volunteered their classes througha thread it might mean that classes could get overlooked and other classes be asked for multiple pairings.

However, perhaps a thread (or area) where teachers could share their class' flp including the agreed on information prior to pairing up would be a great resource for all to use when comparing schools/locations? - some classes may be interested in using the information this would generate, without necessarily pairing up...

[hlh422]

OK, so I guess you have all confused me with all your different ideas. It’s sounding like some of you are mixing Flip Pals with the Traveling Flipchart (aka “The ACTIV Adventures of Flippy the Flipchart”). So let me try my hand at some kind of solution from what I’m hearing from the last few posts.
• We want as many people as possible to partake in Flippy’s Adventure.
• Adding on to one flipchart might make it hard to manage and people don’t want a schedule to follow.
• Each teacher/class can incorporate various standards into his/her flipchart that meet the needs of their students.

So how about something like this:
If Margaret and Liam can get a page on Planet for Flippy’s Adventures that we can upload flipcharts to that would be great! Could we have a Map on the main page of his section to plot where he has been? (Just an idea)

Once we have a nice graphic of Flippy and Lisa so graciously creates a Resource Pack for him everyone can download him and his resources and create a flipchart about their area. We can use the questions I came up with as a guideline if we so choose or add others. We can make the flipchart as long or as short as we want as long as Flippy is incorporated into the flipchart. Once we have finished the flipchart, we can upload it to Flippy’s section of Planet and then everyone can view the flipcharts with their class. If we want to pair up with other classes as Lara suggested, we could always post contact information within the flipchart or include a page of questions to invite others to contact us with the answers.

Does this sound more manageable to everyone? If we start basic this year, we can always add to the experience in years to come.

Just my 2 cents...

[Margaret Allen]

Hey Heather,

The only trouble with that is that it waits on the Flippy Page and everybody is a bit busy at the moment....So why don't a few people just pair up and start once the character is available. In the meantime, getting photos of your area, your school, your shops, your hospital, your etc etc etc would be a good way of starting. Students depending on age could make comments, write a few sentences, and generally share - This flipchart is then sent between the two schools and comparisons made - does that take it on a level?+wave+

Just my twopennyworth ;):D+wave+

[ccwombat]

Heather,
Love flippy! I can't wait until he comes to visit my first graders. I think we should start with introductions, that sounded like a great idea to me. By the way I teach first grade. I noticed you said you would contact people and thought you might like to know the grade level I teach. Thanks!
:)

[ccwombat]

Hi,
I thought flippy the traveling flipchart and flipchart pals were two different ideas. I actually have been fortunate to hook up with another first grade teacher by reading the thread and then contacting her. I like the idea of having a place on the planet for flippy the traveler for all to share and then pairing up for flipchart pals. But, that is just my thought. I am so impressed that so many are always willing to share and start new ideas. This is fantastic!:)

[hlh422]

Cheryl- I am amazed as well with the energy on this thread! There's so many great ideas! You are right, the Flip Pals and the Traveling Flipchart ARE two separate ideas and many people are already pairing up with another class to swap flipcharts throughout the school year (Flip Pals).

I have also been keeping a spreadsheet of everyone interested in hosting Flippy for the traveling flipchart so thanks for your info! :) Since most of us are all on summer break and won't be starting back until August, there's no need to get specific details on Flippy's travels done now. Although, I'm now thinking that I should have started a new thread just for Flippy so we don't have the confusion with Tom's FlipPals. :o

[Margaret Allen]

Well people, my artist has come up with the goods!!! [clap]

I have asked him to colour the case orange (!) and have also asked him to make all the assets (hats and instruments) separate so that people can dress their own Flippy with whichever topic/hat type that they want.

So we will end up with all of these as separate options with different assets to "dress" him...

What do you reckon?

[jvines]

Flippy is cute, cute, cute.

[Lara]

Fantastic, Margaret (and Margaret's artist of course!!)!

[jvines]

How about a Google Earth feature to pinpoint Flippy's adventures, my kids loved using Google Earth last year. OH, and Google Earth on the ActivBoard is so much fun. How about photographs of where we live. If we start planning now we can collect photos of interesting places or happenings going on where we live.
For us (the teachers) how about meeting collaborative objectives...


I think Margaret is right. It's time to set up some guidelines for our little guy so we don't lose track of his purpose which is to learn about different parts of the world. I think we should start simple for now, although I know we could all think of a million directions to go in. So here's some guidelines that I came up with:

1. Flippy will be with you for a period of time to experience life in your part of the world. A schedule will be sent before Flippy departs on his travels so you will know when to expect him.
2. During his stay, you will add on to his flipchart a few pages (about 5-6) about his experience. Think of it like a scrapbook!
3. These pages may include:
a.) Tell us about your school/class.
b.) Tell about your town or local area
- What's the weather like?
- What is the landscape? (mountainous, flat, an island? etc)
- What are some things to do/see in your area? (Does Flippy visit certain places?)
- There will be a world map already on his flipchart, so you will need to mark your spot on the map.
4. How you present this information is up to you and your class. You may include pictures, maps, videos, Be Creative!
5.) At the end of Flippy's adventures, we'll have a flipchart of wondrous places to learn about!

Does this sound manageable to everyone? I think we all have standards that will cover these topics.

[scaulfield]

The Flippy images are GREAT!

[Westlake]

The Google Earth idea is great for this.
BTW – aren’t we overlooking something here?
The traveller could be Flippy OR Flippa… I am sure the artist could come up with some alternatives to include this possibility [clap]

Hilary

[lizhoppe]

If we get a spreadsheet going with certain details it will be easy to pair people up. ...

,,,,


PS *I was going to edit my spelling error "Flipchat" but thought that was rather neat :) :) :)

Would this be a "Pair up" kind of thing, or a "get to know lots of different areas" kind of thing? I prefer the later, personally.

And, I like the flipchat typo, it works! [clap]

[Cindy H]

Flippy is great! I love all the different accessories :)

[LisaD]

Margaret,

Just a couple of thoughts on Flippy.


Could he be a "color" so that I can make his surroundings transparent when a do the resource pack?
Do you think we also need a Flippette? Women's Rights!
Could we have Flippy holding a blank sign? And with thought and speech bubble?
Lisa

[hlh422]

Would this be a "Pair up" kind of thing, or a "get to know lots of different areas" kind of thing? I prefer the later, personally.

And, I like the flipchat typo, it works! [clap]

liz- Yes, the traveling flipchart will be a "know lots of different areas" kind of thing, whereas the FlipPals is a "Pair Up" kind of thing. If you're familiar with the Traveling Teddy Bear idea, it's going to be very similar. I'm working on a few things to make this an easy experience for all.

Margaret- I love Flippy! Kudos to your artist and to you for getting on this so fast! :) If I could make a cardboard cutout of him and put him on a plane, I'd bring him to Boston to share our project with others. haha

Lisa- I love the thought & speech bubbles idea. :D I think those would be used a lot!

Well done to all!

[ccwombat]

I love the flippy images and the idea of having him/her a color lisa. How fun to have accessories for flippy to use. I just can't wait until it all comes together. Heather so glad you are so creative, thanks for that. I hope you all have a great day!
[clap]

[Margaret Allen]

Okay, sorry for delay....

Attached is a flipchart with all of the characters on offer. I have put a couple of pages of ideas in too.... How are we going to get this started???

Well after half an hour I have given up trying to attach.. but good to have some build up.....[clap][clap]+wave+

Will talk to someone tomorrow and upload!!

[caryn]

It's reassuring that you are human Margaret:eek: - I was beginning to doubt it (in the nicest possible way!!!)

[canewman]

I just saw this thread...I still haven't gotten my Activboard installed yet:( but I do have the software and I am downloading files in a frenzy. I guess it's a good thing I am going on vacation Saturday, because I think the office staff/custodian are tired of seeing me come into the building to look for progress!:o

I would love to be involved this year...we study Old World history in my class. I do a "European Excursion" in the spring, complete with passport. (I have been asked for the umpteenth time to do a postcard exchange, but this is so much more exciting), but I hope you will keep in mind I am very new at all this!!

My kids are 10-11; I teach 5th.

[Margaret Allen]

Cliff to the rescue......

[ccwombat]

Margaret,
Well done!!! I love all the flippy's and especially the accessories to add as one pleases. Thank you so much for all of this. I am so excited about flippy, flp pals, etc. Again, the planet and the people of the planet (:) are so fantastic. Thanks for everything![clap]

[sqircle33]

Margret,
Flippy is wonderful. You have included so many ideas. I can not wait to share with someone. I love the extra accessories. Well done![clap]{}

[hlh422]

Wow Margaret! It looks like Flippy and Flipette(?) are ready for their world travels! Nice job. [clap]

Carrie~ I'll add you to the list of participants for the traveling flipchart. Once I get back from Boston, I'll put something together for everyone who has responded to this thread and expressed an interest in hosting the traveling flipchart. This will fun! :)

[lsmith2]

To Margaret and all involved with the creation of Flippy & Flippette,

You are all amazing!!!![clap] I am so excited to get this project started. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. Thank you for all that you do.

PS. I hope someone shows this in Boston. If no one does, I just may have request that someone does.

Laura Smith
4th grade
Avon Lake, OH

[scwentworth]

Hi everyone!

I just found, and read, this thread. What a great idea!!! I would love to get all 3 of my 4th grade classes involved.

Please add me to the list.
Shannon Wentworth
Instructional Technology Teacher
6th Avenue Elementary
Aurora, Colorado

[gimmym]

Hi,

I'm new to this discussion forum and this topic caught my eye. I love the idea of trading flipcharts. This would be a great project for my 3rd and 4th grade students. Please add me to the list+wave+

Gwynn Moore
Instructional Technology Teacher
Paris Elementary
Aurora, CO
gmmoore@aps.k12.co.us

[jvines]

I love flippy/ette, can't wait to participate!

[caryn]

Margaret you've done a wonderful job[clap][clap][clap] Maybe you could organise for a Flippy resource pack so that we would all have the resources in a folder to use. (it would save everyone from creating a folder and dragging everything in!)
P.S. I think flipette needs a frivolous hat!

[JanP]

After being on holiday I have just returned an found this flippy thread again.

Margaret those flippy images are truely brilliant!

Janice

[LisaD]

You can find the Flippy and Flippette Resource Pack on Planet now. It just went live.

http://www.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=ConResource.14876

If you see any issues with it downloading or being available, let me know and I will try to correct. It seems to be working fine on my end!

Enjoy!

Lisa

[Margaret Allen]

http://www.prometheanplanet.com/blog/

Go and read about it on here... Add to it if you feel able!! +wave++wave+

[LisaD]

Does anyone think that Flippy and Flippette are somehow related to Spongebob SquarePants? They must be cousins!

Lisa

[misst2]

I'm interested in getting involved with this project. I teach second graders in Savannah, Ga.

[Lara]

Fantastic! So I know I should be marking 3 sets of books from yesterday, but this is much more exciting. I might even be able to get a class to have their own adventures of Flippy and Flipette up on the Planet before we finish a week on Tuesday...! Thanks all. {}

[Selda Ziya]

I can see children being very excited about using these two fun characters in flipchart format to write about their summer holidays/vacations and then sharing with others! I'm sure they would also enjoy using the sound recorder to add voices to their Flippers and Flipettes!
[clap][clap][clap]

[lizhoppe]

I"m just downloading the resource pack... I'm not back in school until September, so I'll watch and see where I can jump in. I really can't wait to see this fly!

[hlh422]

Lara~ I can't wait to see what adventures your class puts together for Flippy and Flippette. This will be fun to watch!

As to the Traveling Flipchart, I am putting together the different travel groups as I type. I will be PMing or emailing those of you who wanted to participate to get some more contact information. So stay tuned! As always, if anyone else out there wants to participate feel free to add to this thread or PM me and I'll add you to the list.

[jparauka]

This seems like a great idea. I am in New Orleans, Louisiana. I am looking for a 9th or 10th grade group of students to correspond to throughout the year. My students are in AP Geography classes. A class from another part of the world would be great or one from another area of the United States. I am looking for high schoolers.
Thanks
John Parauka
email john_parauka@benfranklinhighschool.org

[Margaret Allen]

There is an article on the front page of Planet which you may want to read/enjoy!! [clap]

[Kaylea]

Heather,
You are absolutely "out of this world"... This is the cutest idea I've seen using the old idea of pen-pals (old school, like the CHALKBOARD, a thing of the past). Now with the help of you and Margaret we have FlipPals. Am so excited and you can count on me to be a part of this exciting adventure. I knew it was great having you in my class.
THE ONLY THING I WOULD LIKE TO SEE NOW IS: FlipPal characters produced and given out at state and national conventions (tossed out to the crowds like the activexpressions were at NECC). Every teacher will want a set for her classroom.

Maybe have an autograph FlipPal to exchange with a partner teacher you are working with or maybe have the FlipPal holding a book for the teacher to add pictures of her class and then send to other classes across the country. WHAT A TREASURE !!!! and the ideas continue....what do you think???

Brenda Parker

[LisaD]

Maybe Promethean could create Promethean mascot costumes for the conferences that that a couple of people could dress up like Flippy and Flippette!!! Who would volunteer??! :D

Lisa

[slohse]

Selda and I did a project similiar this past school year... It worked!!! The kids loved it and were so ENGAGED!!! Let me know how I can help get it going!!!!

+wave+

[hlh422]

Lisa,

I would TOTALLY dress up![clap] [clap] Actually Laura and I and another colleague were talking in Boston about dressing up at Halloween as an Activboard and it's various accessories. {}

[Kaylea]

Lisa,
This is great....You can count on me ... just let me know when and where !!!

[lsmith2]

[clap][clap][clap]You can definitely count me in!!! I am more than willing to dress up as Flippy or Flippette! I think the idea is wonderful![clap][clap][clap]

Laura Smith
4th grade
Avon Lake, OH

[lphelan]

Great idea! I'm interested as well. I teach 3rd grade in South Carolina, USA.

L. Phelan
+wave+

[louisebarnes]

Sounds really interesting. i'd like my class of 9 - 10 year olds (Year 5) to get involved

Regards Louise

[louisebarnes]

Forgot to say... we are in the UK
Louise x

[hlh422]

I have gone through this thread and believe I have everyone who wanted to host the traveling flipchart up to this point. I sent a PM (private message) needing a bit more info to all of you who are interested. If by some chance I missed someone or the PM didn't go through, please send me a private message with the following info:

your name,
email address,
location,
grade (or ages of students),
When does/did your school year start and when will it finish?

This information will help me organize everyone into different groups since we have quite a few particpants (around 21 so far!). When I have all of the information back from everyone, I will send out emails to fill you in on all the details. I know you're all anxious to get started or if you're on summer break like me- looking ahead to planning your adventure with Flippy/Flippette. :D

[Kaylea]

Thank you, Heather for taking on this adventure and getting everything organized ![clap]
You're a true ... ActivAddict

Brenda

[gehrkeclass]

I teach 3rd grade outside of Green Bay, WI. and I would love to do this new flipchart pal idea. If anyone is interested, please email me at mrg@new.rr.com.

I look forward to hearing from someone for the upcoming school year on this. This will also be my first year using the Promethean board in the classroom. Learning from others would be great as we do this project.

[trevdonnelly]

Heather,

This sounds like a wonderful project in which I would love my students to participate. Please add me to the list to participate in the travelling flip chart if you are willing to include 7-8th grade students. I noticed that most, if not all the participants teach in the lower elementary grades. I may be teaching some 5th grade students this year, and if so I could include them. I look forward to visiting with Flippy this coming school year. Thanks for coming up with such an innovative idea and extending it out into the Promethean community! I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Trevor Donnelly
Gifted Enrichment Teacher
Oak Park Middle School
2200 Oak Park Blvd.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
337-478-7392
trevor.donnelly@cpsb.org

[hlh422]

Trevor~
I've added you to the list. Don't worry about the ages of your students, it'll all work out great. I do have a great group of 5th grade teachers so it's not all primary grades doing this. :D Glad to have you in the group!

[rmwither]

Heather, please add my name to your list for Traveling Flippy. I teach 5th grade at Horizon Elementary in Port Orange, Florida. I am sure that Flippy would like to see the World's Most Famous Beach during Biketober Fest, Race Week or Bike Week. If that does not appeal to Flippy, maybe Flippette would like to go to the beach during the month long colleges spring break.
Roseann Withers

[jackieHL]

Hi Heather,

I'd love to be a part of this project, I'm sure Flippy would love to head south to Australia.
I teach Year Two (7 -8 year olds) in Perth, Western Australia.

Jackie

[slannin]

Hi Heather

Your ideas are brilliant[clap]. I would also love to be involved. I have a class of 6 and 7 year olds in Perth, Western Australia.

Sheena

[janzen_s]

I would love to be involved in this project too and have Flippy join us here in the San Joaquin Valley in Central California. I teach 1st grade.
Thanks:):):)
Stephanie Janzen
Dixieland Elementary
Madera, CA

[vpate]

I teach 6th grade in Fairhope, AL, and would love for my class to team up with another class from another part of the country. If you are interested, please e-mail me at vpate@bcbe.org. Thanks!+wave+

[ictfacilitator]

Are you on the way with this. I would be keen to participate. I have a number of classes I work with and I also wondered if it would be good to have a bog site devoted to the journey...... I could help out in this area... see my sites below.. I thought I could establish a blog/diary to follow Flippy that can be updated by all as the flipchart travels. What do you think?

[hlh422]

I have been setting up a wikispace account for each group to download flipcharts to and from there they can add information about Flippy's travels. I'm just about finished, just a few little details to finish.:) As soon as I get them done, I'll be in touch with everyone.

[bovinfever]

Oh my gosh YOU ARE A GENIUS!!!!! I teach first grade and I'd love to find a flipchart exchange buddy and be a part of the floating flipchart. Sign me up please!!:D bovinfever@hotmail.com

[Jennyb]

We are a school in Singapore and would like to do something to join up. Our kids use the software all the time and this could be a great thing for one of our classes to get in to. happy to pick up a travelling flipchart :)

Jenny

[BenPosner]

Heather,

STILL LOVING the idea! Is there a deadline for signing up? I have a few teachers in the NYC and Upstate areas that will probably be VERY interested in adding their contributions, but just want to make sure they can still sign up to do it...

Hope all is going well in the Lake Avon area! Tell all I say hi!

~Ben

[hlh422]

Hey Ben~

I just finished the wikipages and was going to email all the participants today, but if you have anyone who is interested I can still add them to the list. Just let me know!

[John Simon]

Greetings Red Stick,

I teach a third grade class in Wasilla, Alaska. "Yes that is the home town of the newly announced VP." I am currently the districts Promethean Collaborative Activclassroom Instructor. I think it would be fun to share information about our local communities. This could also be a fun teaching tool for other teachers in our area. We have been getting a lot of press coverage and the kids are enjoying their moment of fame. Drop me an email.

john.simon@matsuk12.us

[jcaimi]

I am looking for a penpal for our class of 4th graders. We're in St. Louis suburbs, MO and have lots of curriculum ideas that would be enhanced by sharing with another group. IN math, we have a data analysis unit, so we need lots of survey info. We study the biomes of the world and the regions of our state, so info from other biomes/ states would be great. And just sharing ideas about books or publishing our writing for new friends to read would be fun. Along with some regular friendly letters in the mail :) Jan Caimi

[bmiller12]

My first grade class would love to join, if it is not too late. We are located in Hollister, California.
Barbara bmiller@sbcoe.org (bmiller@sbcoe.org)

[Deborah Lewis]

I had a teacher called Urska Bucar from Slovenia stay with me in June. She was exploring the use of iwbs in English schools.

She is just beginning to use an iwb but is very keen and is developing some maths interactive software.
She is keen to link up with another school.

Please contact me if you are interested.

[jcaimi]

I tried to post here previously but don't see my request. We are in St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. 4th graders with lots to share. We'd like to meet friends in another state or another country. We could exchange questions, surveys, pictures, etc. My email is jcaimi@ladue.k12.mo.us Jan Caimi

[ubucar1]

My first grade class would love to join, if it is not too late. We are located in Hollister, California.
Barbara bmiller@sbcoe.org (bmiller@sbcoe.org)
Hi!

I am Urska from Slovenia, Europe, teaching 1st grade - pupils are age of 6. If you are interesting, please contact me on my e-mail address: urska.bucar@guest.arnes.si
I would be happy to cooperate with you.
Urska

[ubucar1]

I tried to post here previously but don't see my request. We are in St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. 4th graders with lots to share. We'd like to meet friends in another state or another country. We could exchange questions, surveys, pictures, etc. My email is jcaimi@ladue.k12.mo.us Jan Caimi
Hi!

I am Urska from Slovenia, Europe, teaching 1st grade - pupils are age of 6. Our country is very colourlfull and heterogeneous, very much to show also. In the village that I leave in we have a spa, lots of wood, vineyards ...
If you are interesting, please contact me on my e-mail address: urska.bucar@guest.arnes.si

I would be happy to cooperate with you.
Urska

[jvines]

I just posted my flippy! Here it is http://flippy2.wikispaces.com/Ms.+Vines%27+Class We had fun! I have a few stragglers who have not completed their part, I will update the flipchart when they do. I just did not want to miss my day to upload my flipchart.

[htemske]

They did a great job and I bet they had fun (and that's the important thing) ;)

[hlh422]

To anyone wanting to keep track of the traveling flipcharts you can click on the following link. http://flippy1.wikispaces.com/ This is the link to 1st grade but you can access the other 4 groups from that page. Within the next few days the classes who hosted Flippy for September should be posting their flipcharts. Feel free to download the flipcharts and use them in your own class!:D

[BenPosner]

Heather (et al),

This project is FANTASTIC! Absolutely love what the kids are doing, and love that everything is working out so well, and keep us updated as people continue to post flipcharts!

~Ben

[hlh422]

Hi Ben and others,

A few more flipcharts have been posted, so make sure you check out the link in my previous post. I know my class was excited to put together a flipchart and is eagerly awaiting seeing other flipcharts.

[Deborah Lewis]

I was at the Symposium in London for the last 2 days and was asked about linking to London schools (that is my area here in the UK as a TLC).

I talked to 3 teachers from North Carolina about the FlipPals exchange of resources and they were very keen to link up.

Hopefully in the next few days we might see their names here too.

Deb

[hescobar]

Is there still space for 5th grade in January? thank you! Heidi

[hlh422]

Hi Heidi!

Yes! There's room for one more in January. Would you like to be inserted in that slot?

[Cindy H]

Heather, loved your flipchart and left you a message about it. My students will love looking at it tomorrow. Thanks for going first :)

Cindy

[Deborah Lewis]

The Slovenian teacher who stayed with me in June has arranged to get a Flip Pals link to an American school. She now has her own whiteboard so is keen to get going.
She would like to try and link wth a UK school.
Is there anyone I can put her in touch with? Her class is the equivalent of a year 1 or 2.

Thanks Deb

[tcampbell]

I teach second grade, but I'm in the USA.

[Deborah Lewis]

Thanks, I will check but I think she has a Flip Pals set up in the US already
Deb

[Alison]

Hi Deb,

Has she found a UK partner yet? If not I'm happy to volunteer. I've got Year 2. Let me know! +wave+

Alison

[jurczak]

I have several classrooms in south Florida that are looking to connect with another classroom - preferably overseas, but we could also do within the US. We are starting with a 4th grade classroom (9-10 years old), but are hoping to expand to all levels around the district. Anyone still looking for a flip pal?

Thanksclwn

[tcampbell]

How do I go about setting up FlipPals overseas for a second grade classroom from the USA?

[kathleen]

Mr. Furman's fifth grade class in Massachusetts might like to collaborate with other 5th grade groups out there! Linked here are what his students are saying about learning with Promethean!! How are you all sharing? Connecting via the Forum at another thread? Or will you meet here and take it offline? Thanks for inviting his class!!

I wonder if any of you might be looking to empower students with ActivStudio...Check out this thread...

http://www.prometheanplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=43244#post43244

In support,

[myrtle]

I like this idea! I teach Y3 in West Yorks if anyone would like to do this with us....and also we do an email unit so would be up for email/flip!...Please get in touch if you'd like to share with us....thanks!

[Deborah Lewis]

Hi
You might like to try emailing Urska Bucar in Slovenia-I know she is keen to do some links and was in the UK earlier in the year with me . She has a class of 7year olds.


her email is
urska.bucar@guest.arnes.si


Deb

[SevenOfNine2008]

Wow!!![clap][clap][clap][clap][clap]

I didn't want to post until I read every post in this thread, and I am glad I did. It is always wonderful to see collaboration at its best. Everyone has done a great job in getting this going. I also went to the Wikis. The flipcharts are great. I would really like to be a part of something like this. When we return to school, on the 5th, I'll be sharing this with my colleagues and students. In the meantime, is it too late to sign on, Heather? I know that my students would love to do something like this when they finish their state tests. I will send you a private message.:D+wave+

[LisaD]

Hey, it looks like the Planet team has taken the FlipPals ideas you all started and created a brand new section/service for this! It is called Activconnect and it a way of connecting your classroom and your pupils to other students around the world including live video and sharing of flipcharts via the internet. There is even a new forum area just for this! Here's a link to the new section (housed under the Members "tab)!

Activconnect
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=nav.16582

More ideas below.

Love to hear what you all think!

Lisa



Make FlipPals Join up with other classrooms from different parts of the country and/or world to become 'sister' classrooms and communicate via flipcharts and e-mail to find out more about each other. The culminating activity could be a pre-scheduled time to meet their new friends face-to-face through Activconnect.
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/forum/../upload/img_100/homebound.jpg Reach Homebound students

If you have a student in a class with a health issue preventing him/her to come to class, he or she could come to class via Activconnect and be able to fully participate in lessons.

http://www.prometheanplanet.com/forum/../upload/img_100/extend_teacher.jpg Extend a teacher
There are times when there are not enough students to complete a special class like Latin 3 or Japanese (or a teacher available to teach it at that location.) These classes could be taught via Activconnect a few days a week allowing the students to take these classes. This could be especially helpful for rural school districts who may offer fewer class options.
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/forum/../upload/img_100/expert.jpg Meet with Experts
Your class could invite a remote "expert" on a subject to visit with them for an hour. This could be a scientist in another geographic area or an artist. This could also be a way for students to learn about various careers.
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/forum/../upload/img_100/virtual_connection.jpg Make a Virtual Users Group
You could arrange for virtual Promethean users group for a specific curriculum area or topic. Post your idea on the forum and find teachers who are ready to learn and share.

[hlh422]

Lisa~

I think this special area is great! It will make connecting and collaborating with other teacher all over the globe easier. I can't wait to see how many projects will be taking off! {}

[LisaD]

Any ideas on how we can make it better?

Lisa

[linsenk]

I teach first grade in Dallas, Texas. I would love to do flippals with a first grade classroom on over seas. Anyone interested???

[dolfan]

Tom,

That is a great idea! I teach just down the hall from Laura and heard a little about your partnership. (And you're right, she is an amazing teacher!) [clap] I would love to do the same with any third grade teachers out there (8-9 year olds) if anyone is interested.
I am interested. I also teach 3rd grade in South Florida. If you are interested, let me know.

[jfalco]

I am just getting started and would like to help my reading/resource room students connect with other students...we have fun..but we have such small numbers of students in remedial classes..it would be nice for them to work with students from other schools...I am looking for any related curriculum lessons and have lessons to share (grades 3 - 6) student levels
Thanks
Jen from LI New York

[cschimel]

Love this idea. I teach second grade in Pendleton, Oregon. I would love to join if you get it up and running. Cindy
cschimel@gmail.com

[sreagor@yahoo.com]

I love the idea of the traveling flipchart too!! I just got my board in January and am trying to learn more about it!!! I teach 3rd grade also!


Suzanne Flores
3rd grade

[deeptisawhney]

Hi!
I am writing in from The British School, New Delhi and love the idea of traveling flipchart. Have you already started this or do you plan to do so in the near future, contact me at d.sawhney@british-school.org.
Thanks

[Selda Ziya]

During a recent Activconnect project with a UK school Foster's Primary and a US school Rock Island, the children have used the Flip Pals characters to share their experiences with each other. Once the project is completed we will have the flipcharts uploaded onto Planet, but thought you might like a sneaky peek at a couple of the flipcharts to help you get started! The children are enjoying all aspects of this sharing experience.

[mwehnerabc]

Thanks Carole! I'm glad you found my flipcharts useful!( I'll PM you about your post and working together.)

Here's another idea for the forum that I was thinking of...{} I'm sure you guys have heard of the traveling teddy bears...Flat Stanley's, etc. In the past, I've done a traveling teddy bear around the world and each class would send something back to my classroom about their region. We learned a little about geography as well as that part of the world. What about a traveling flipchart? Every few weeks the flipchart would get sent to a new classroom and that classroom would add a page or two to the flipchart about their area and then send it off to another classroom? By the end there'd be a whole flipchart of different places that everyone could use in their classroom. Instead of a traveling teddy bear or class mascot, it could be the Traveling Promethean Man. :p There's no postage, no items to mail... just a flipchart that the class would devise? Any thoughts on trying something like this? If anyone wants to take part and give it a try, I can work on putting something together.
A traveling flipcart sounds great! I would love to participate next year, when I receive my Promethean Board. (If everything goes as planned.)
I would also like to find a pen pal for next year. Maybe a Promethean pen pal. The ideas are swirling in my mind. ;o)

[ccuttler]

HI
I would love to be involved in this too! I will be teaching 2nd grade in NJ in September. Please add me to the list also.
Carol Cuttler

[Liam OMarah]

Hello ccuttler +wave+

We don't actually have a 'list' as such, unfortunately. What I would suggest is that you have a look through these threads and see if there's another school who've advertised for a similar link up. Once you've found one, simply send the member a PVT message and take it from there.

You could also check out the ActivRoom (http://www.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=nav.16582) (was called ActivConnect) section on Planet for some further ideas, plus, information on the Elluminate technology you can download for FREE to try out your eventual link.

Liam

[tomikaye]

What a wonderful idea! My kids would love it. I taught first grade last year; however, I am looping up to second with the same kids. I can not wait! I am really looking for new and innovative ideas to bring to our classroom- I want the kids to truly FEEL that we are in a different classroom/ grade...although luckily, we are not changing rooms!

If anyone is interested I would love to be "FlipPals"!

Tomi Kaye Simpson
tsimpson@rock-hill.k12.sc.us

[jkcarter]

I'm looking for a classroom or classrooms to connect with my elementary buildings (I'm the instructional tech facilitator). If anyone is interested please email me... jcarter@rivervalleyschools.org

[Gramarye]

????Hi Everyone! ????

I've just recently found Promethean just when I am applying for a grant.

I'm going to apply to visit overseas classrooms (I'm in Australia) to observe lessons using interactive whiteboards.

My preference would first be to visit ESL with Adults or secondly to visit ESL classrooms

My grant allowance would probably be enough for my fares and about 1 week accommodation.

I'll probably try to do the visit in early April 2010 if successful with my application.

If you, your school, or you and local friends would be willing to host an observer, please get in touch with me.

Glenda Inverarity.
Adelaide, Australia.

[Selda Ziya]

Hi Glenda

Welcome to Promethean! How exciting for you, which country are you planning on visiting, so that we can help you out?

[debs]

Hi Glenda,

this sounds like a fantastic opportunity. I don't know if you are planning to visit England but if you are, we are in the North of England. Recently, 4 of our local schools were observed using the interactive whiteboards by 18 european visitors. Their aim was to watch its impact on the children's progress within lesson time. The children ranged from 7 -14. If you would like to visit our schools, just get in touch and I will see if we can help you. Please remember that this is England and could well be raining cats and dogs in April!!!! :-/

Kind regards
Debs

[Gramarye]

Dear Debs and Zelda,

Thanks for your replies. I have not decided on any particular country at this stage, as I have just initially cast out looking for interest. My grant application has to be submitted by early August which isn't very far away, so I'm happy to consult with anyone really. However, I do want to observe ESL, and preferrably with Adults or teenagers at least.

Unfortunately, I'm also a bit new to forums, so am a bit unsure of the best way to begin negotiations.

My background is working with adult migrants and refugees. My school has just bought their first interactive whiteboards and I am keen to not only play with them, but also to observe good practice so that I can share my learning with colleagues here in South Australia. As I said above, I need to put together my application by early August, so am happy to talk about possibilities anywhere - but would like it to be overseas.

Gramarye

[Gramarye]

Debs,

Rain would be a novelty!

Gramarye

[kathleen]

This flipchart was inspired by a 'field trip' I took to New York City!

Created in ActivInspire, it offers a story-movie using the flipchart recorder and several practice and assessment pages. I wonder if you would like to create a travel flipchart with your students to places of interest in your area and post here?

Teach others about the geography of your area or other things that Inspire!

http://www.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=ConResource.21970

[arlinegray]

Anyone out there want to be Second Grade flip pals? My name is Arline Gray and I teach second grade in Avon Lake, Ohio. We usually have pen pals each year, but would like to get techie this year and connect with ActivInspire. Let me know if you'd be interested!! +wave+

Arline Gray
arline.gray@avonlakecityschools.org

[markrobinson]

Here is a neat tool to connect classrooms and let them draw, share pictures/files and audio chat as simply as clicking a link!

http://www.scribblar.com - go here and create a free room and share the URL with your FlipPal school...


Or try one out now:

http://www.scribblar.com/rooms/index.cfm?r=fjb9rwu

[mrsplein]

Thanks Carole! I'm glad you found my flipcharts useful!( I'll PM you about your post and working together.)

Here's another idea for the forum that I was thinking of...{} I'm sure you guys have heard of the traveling teddy bears...Flat Stanley's, etc. In the past, I've done a traveling teddy bear around the world and each class would send something back to my classroom about their region. We learned a little about geography as well as that part of the world. What about a traveling flipchart? Every few weeks the flipchart would get sent to a new classroom and that classroom would add a page or two to the flipchart about their area and then send it off to another classroom? By the end there'd be a whole flipchart of different places that everyone could use in their classroom. Instead of a traveling teddy bear or class mascot, it could be the Traveling Promethean Man. :p There's no postage, no items to mail... just a flipchart that the class would devise? Any thoughts on trying something like this? If anyone wants to take part and give it a try, I can work on putting something together.

This is my first year with Promethean, but I would love to join in this quest! I am a third grade teacher from Wisconsin. Please let me know what I would need to do!

[dolfan]

Heather Hamker,
I would love to be in this traveling flipchart group for 3rd grade. I am in South Florida. Please email me!
marjorie.archer@browardschools.com

[dolfan]

Heather H.
I couldn't find a way to email you personally. Please email me as I would love to do a traveling flat flipchart :)
marjorie.archer@browardschools.com+wave+

[Poppysue]

I would also LOVE to be part of the traveling 3rd grade flipchart. I was blessed with my Promethean the week before school started and have been trying to catch up since!!! Please add our classroom--we're in Brandon, MS (actually the Reservoir area of Brandon) We'd love to learn and share!!!! poppy.teel@rcsd.ms :)http://www.prometheanplanet.com/forum/images/smilies/clap.gif

[hlh422]

Hi ladies,

This project was for the 08-09 school year. I've had to move classrooms this school year and am still trying to get my classroom completely put together (plus I don't even have my new Activboard yet! :eek:) so I have not started a new traveling flipchart project, but feel free to begin one among yourselves. :D It sounds like there are some people interested.

[ppamaguire]

Hi just got promeathean in school not sue what a flip pal is but lookin to make links with other schools around the world. Paula England.

[Selda Ziya]

Hi Paula
If you go to the Activroom tab within this website you will be able to read about the exchanges that have happened using the flipals idea, or just try this link.
http://www.Prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=nav.16582

The kids love this type of project, if you do not have any luck connecting with anyone, please send me an email with your details and I will see if I can get you connected.
Selda

[macsmithie]

I would LOVE to start a FlipPal communication! I'm in central Texas and would like to know if other teachers from Texas would like to join in. I teach 4th grade and our Social Studies focus is Texas (as other TX teachers know!). It would be so awesome to connect with students from other regions to learn about our wonderful state. I'd also like to use this idea to enhance the students writing with sharing stories.

Anyone? Anyone?
Thanks,
Martha +wave+
Pflugerville ISD

[jcaimi]

I teach 4th grade in St. Louis MO. Don't you think we could exchange info that would not only be fun, but a great compare/ contrast for curriculum??
jcaimi@ladue.k12.mo.us

[gfannin]

I would love to do this and I teach 3rd grade in KY. How can we get in touch with each other through these forums/?? (still learning this stuff---)

[gfannin]

Great idea!!! I do the Flat Stanley project and would love to evolve to this idea. I'm a little late but if any would like to still try and do this for the 09-10 year--please let me know.

[LisaD]

You could click on one of the user's names that posted in this thread and send them a PM (private message) or if they have their e-mail listed, you could e-mail them directly!

Lisa

[bryantyl]

That sounds like a great idea... I would love to be a part of it.. I teach Acting and English III (junior level) Honors at a high school in Hollywood Florida.

I don't visit this site as much as I should so.... please email me at : bryan.taylor@browardschoosl.com

[carolinakatlady]

I like the idea of the treling flipchart and also of connecting with someone else. We could even embed videos for each other. Kind of like taking Gaggle to the next level. I teach first if anyone in K-3 is interested. We are getting ready to start our study of matter and of course the holidays in January and February.

[teachertammy123]

I am a 4th grade teacher near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am looking to start a "traveling flip chart" project with other 4th (or close to 4th) grade classes around the United States. We study the regions of the US, so I was hoping to collaborate with classes in each region to learn about the area they are from. I will coordinate this project and develop guidelines if anyone is interested in participating. If you would like to participate, please send me a message or an email.

:) Tammy

teachertammy123@aol.com

[smaddox]

I teach K in Alabama and have just gotten my Promethean board. I am very interested in the Flip pals. Would anyone be interested in sharing with us? :)

[carolinakatlady]

I am in North Carolina. I might be interested. I have first graders. I have had a board for three years. What context are you thinking about? email me.

[carolinakatlady]

Here's my address: carolinakatlady@yahoo.com

[gbloxom@bryantschools.org]

· Looking for a classroom to be Flippals.....My school is new to Promethean world (got boards up in late Jan) Would love to be ready to interact with another classroom by using Elluminte and flip charts together. I teach 1st grade in Bryant, Arkansas. Please let me know if you are interested in helping my classroom out with this new adventure of Virtual Class room (active classroom) Thanks Glenda Bloxom Bryant Elementary 1st grade gbloxom@bryantschoos.org (gbloxom@bryantschoos.org)
When I look under virtual classrooms I can not find a lot of elementary schools. using this technique. Are you an elementary school that is using virtual classroom? How are you using it? Thanks[clap]

[lcdwinal]

Wow! This is an awesome idea!!

Can anybody share how it has worked out for you and your students?

Thanks!

[LisaD]

Here's a link to several stories about how they used this:
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=nav.16583

Lisa

[bigsal49]

I would like to be flip pals. I teach a ESL classes K-2 in Metairie, La.:)

[lturner13]

My name is Lauren Turner and I work for a non-profit organization, Digital Opportunity Trust USA. Our program is called the TeachUp! Program. We recruit and train young tech savvy professionals and place them into public schools to assist teachers with the integration of technology into the cirriculum. We are currently located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Recovery School District in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, and the Mississippi Delta. Our organization has implemented Vroom in a couple of schools on the Gulf Coast and would like to build contacts throughout the United States or possibly even the world. If you would be interested in being one of our contacts for use in collaborative classrooms Please send me an email and we can begin to create a long distant interactive learning environment.

Lauren Turner
TeachUp! Intern
lturner@dotrust.org

[barbara3]

Sounds like a great idea. Do you have a lesson plan for this? Would like to see how it works.

[pennylane]

Hey everyone! I am a library/media specialist and a 5th grade Science teacher on the Mississippi Gulf Coast (Lauren, my intern is Candace) +wave+ Candace is my TeachUp intern for our school and we are really trying to get a traveling flipchart contact list so that we can begin this next school year. We would love to have teachers from the USA and around the world. If you are interested, please send me an email or a reply here and we can collaborate on a lesson or lessons over the summer to begin the new school year in August. If you do not have the same school year schedule as ours, that's okay! We will find a way to make our "long distance connection" work for all the students involved. We are SO excited to make this work, so if anyone out there is interested, please let me know. Through our library, I teach K-5th grade students, so this post is for a teacher of any grade, any subject, K-5th grade. Hope to hear from you all soon!

Thanks!

Penny Walton
Pass Road Elementary
Gulfport, Mississippi
Library/Media Specialist
5th Grade Science

[AmyLanham]

Hey, im a third grade teacher and I am new to active room!!!! If anyone is interested in corresponding please let me know!!!

[sheeeks]

I am a new user to this program and would love to connect with a classroom in another location. Are you still interested?

Erin Cawley