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**Topic of Video Chat:** The Seasons

**Description of the purpose of the video chat:** Kindergarten students used the video chat to exchange information with other classes regarding the 4 seasons. They were each able to share what they had learned and what their choice for their favorite season was. Each class was able to benefit from different perspectives.

**Reflection:** The activity was very engaging and informative. It was interesting to see the different information that was shared among each class, based on teacher style. This perspective was helpful for all of the students, since each teacher has a different teaching style. The students were excited to share their information and tell about their favorite season. They needed to give a reason for it, that would demonstrate that they understood characteristics of the season. Being on the "big screen" was engaging. The students enjoyed watching and discussing from different classrooms. We are looking forward to using them during our play practices.

**Technology Standards:**

**II. Communication**

**A. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically.**


 * 1. Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators and/or experts in the field. **

**B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats**.

**1. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal. 2. Use productivity tools to publish information. 3. Use multiple digital sources to communicate information online**

**V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction**
 * Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in a curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem solving, communication and/or collaboration.**

**1. Assess students’ learning/ instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction.

2. Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use.

3. Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction.

4. Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction.

5. Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes.

6. Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology.

7. Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning.**