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Collaborating on the Internet: Keypal Projects that Promote Cultural Awareness for Grades 4-8
Teacherline ClassKeypal online exchanges will open a world of cultural awareness, geographic knowledge and language skills for your students. This course will help you design a successful, collaborative keypal project for your own classroom so your students can connect with peers worldwide.
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