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= Epals (Similar to Pen-pals, except you use emails) =

ePals is the leading provider of safe collaborative technology for schools to connect and learn in a protected, project-based learning network. With classrooms in 200 countries and territories, ePals makes it easy to connect learners locally, nationally or internationally. This can be used for digital means of communicating orally (with video messages), visually or in written form with students all over the world.

Skype
Through programs like Skype you can have virtual field trips, where students can visit far-away places without ever leaving the classroom. Click the link for the video report on this. []

=Assessment and Data Collection= For assessment teacher could assess in Epals:
 *  Writing abilities
 *  Reading abilities
 *  Computer skills
 *  Communication Skills
 *  How they relate to other cultures?
 *  Students can be assessed on a range of Topic i.e