Field work: Several classes could take part in monitoring local wildlife and water quality. Data can be collectively updated in TeacherBridge charts and tables.
Online Discussion: Set up chat workgroups for students to discuss any number of topics. Integrate chat window with a text or problem to be discussed. These chat sessions can be secured and monitored by teachers.
Class management: Easily publish assignments, activity guides, due dates, and the like.
Curriculum: Share lesson plan ideas and collaborate on what works/what doesn't within various contexts.
Go Virtual: science fair, garden, journal, field trip, quiz/test, ...
Online Portfolios:Class project, groups, or individual portfolios can be created and edited within TeacherBridge.
WebQuests-Classes/students can organize internet research with comments within TeacherBridge.
How Does It Work
There are two editors in TeacherBridge, a Web Editor and Full Editor.
The Web Editor: From any web page you want to edit, this editor opens in the same browser window, with the contents of that page in editable form. Simply type the text you wish to add and click the "Save" button. Click on "Site Contents" and select from "Add to" menu at the bottom of the page to add BRIDGE objects to your page (web pages, chats, file uploads, etc.).
The Full Editor: This uses a helper application called Java Webstart which is a free download and comes with Mac OSX and latest Java. This software allows the live discussion and editing. It also supports the creation of new pages, sites, and uploading of pictures and any other files. Once installed on your computer, it opens automatically when you choose "Full Editor."