Internet Learning Connections Between Second-Graders and University Teacher Education Electronic Mentors

The dynamic nature of technology integration requires making many more connections than simply an electronic connection. This case study documents other necessary links in establishing Internet learning connections between second-graders and university teacher education students. Connections also include: collaborating with 46 university and public school colleagues, seeking funding to implement innovative online projects, integrating content learning and literacy development with technology skills, and utilizing non-traditional teaching strategies such as electronic mentoring and e-mail exchanges to encourage young children to make the reading/writing connection. Project CONNECT represents the first attempt for primary grade online learning in the Louisville City School System, Louisville, Ohio, and the first venture for cyberfield placement for teacher education students at Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-342-9678. E-mail address: < getinfo@haworthpressinc.com > Website: < Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. >]