Congratulations! You have made contact with a Class in another country, and now need ideas of how to make the Class-Connect Program, enjoyable and packed with learning and beneficial outcomes. Check the ideas below to ensure you and your students get the most out of this exciting Program.
What's the Time? Have a clock set up in your classroom, with the cities time set. Encourage your students to think about what your Class-Connect students are doing at any time of the day.		A Travel Buddy Encourage your Class to exchange a Mascot, eg a Bear, with the other Class. Students can take turns in having the Mascot for the weekend. Students can take photos and write a Diary of the adventures of the Mascot.
Yum, Yum, yum Have a lunch once a term / semester, that reflects your overseas Class' lunch. Gain information about what the students generally eat in their country and then as a class plan and prepare a special lunch. For example : an Aussie lunch may include a vegemite sandwich and a US lunch, a hotdog or hamburger. Discuss with the students, the differences and similarities of food across countries		Penpal Letters Assign every student a student from the Class. Every month, assign the student a task to write a penpal letter to that student. Photos received can be displayed in the Classroom. Students may also keep a Folder of Letters received. This can be easily integrated into a Creative Writing program.
In the News Send a local Newspaper to the class. Students can use the Newspaper for Reading exercises or Comprehension.		Videos Take a video of your class and send it to the other Class. Ensure the tapes are compatible with the countries video system.
Class-Connect Online Include a page on your school website about Class-Connect and your school. This will allow easy access for your students to communicate with the other Class. Pictures, student's work, and Creative Writing can all be displayed for the school community to participate in.		Projects Assign a Project about your Class-Connect School and local area. Encourage your students to research online and publish your findings on your school site.
I Hear You Ask your students to prepare a 2 minute talk about themselves and their city and country. The student's talk is recorded and sent to the Class overseas. Hearing their buddies voice will make the Class-Connect program, exciting and motivating. A Listening Area can be set up in the classroom, especially for listening to the Class's Talks.		Flags Send a mini Flag to the Class. Students may research the history of the Flag. The Flag can be displayed in a prominent place in the classroom.
Where's That? Send a Postcard once a month, so students can see what the local area is like. Display the Postcards on a Bulletin Board in the Classroom Submit your school site for our 'Cool School' Award today!		Money Galore! Send small coins to the Class. Research the origin of money and display findings in Classroom.   Learn more about Australia and find ideas to make the Sydney Olympics come alive in your classroom.