Online Learning Community Lets Kids Collaborate Globally
PenPal Schools allows classrooms and students around the world to work together on collaborative projects related to every school subject.
PenPal Schools
Collaborative lessons connect students across the globe
Pros: Provides unique collaborative opportunities for students and offers teachers high-interest lessons that fuse subject skills with global connections.
Cons: The limited availability of projects per subject/age group and restrictive match dates can make it tough to get students paired up with pals.
Bottom Line: A thoughtful, ready-to-go platform that facilitates authentic, cross-cultural collaboration.
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