Virtual Learning Experiences Outside of the Classroom: Connecting Educationally Oriented Organizations and Classrooms Using Online Projects
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Two online projects are described in this paper. Wara Blong Life and Sniff, Swing and Swipe were ten-week, online activity-based projects offered in 2001 to elementary, middle and junior secondary school classes from all over New Zealand.
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