Key Pals
and E-Pals
Here
are
Second
Grade Classroom
1.
Use them to connect and email key-pals from around the globe.
2.
Use them to collaborate with and work on a research or informative
project.
3.
Connect students with a wide variety of professionals called web
mentors.
4.
Adopt a grandparent and write emails to them.
5.
Use them to work on writing skills and email or communication
etiquette
Helpful Sites
E-Pals.com Classroom Exchange
– Although this website is not free, it is only $14.00 and seems to be worth
the money. There is a lot of information
about E-Pals and the ways in which it can be used. There is also information about the history
and allows registered teachers to collaborate.
http://www.epals.com/signup/choose.tpl
E-Pals
Club – This free website allows teachers to register to use this site. Students, teachers, and classes are able to
connect with people around the world and collaborate with them on a variety of
projects.
http://teaching.com/keypals/
Ask
an Expert – This site provides students with access to a wide variety of
professions in numerous fields. Read the
questions that have already been asked, or write to them and ask your own!
http://www.askanexpert.com/