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National Flag | Digital Classroom | Culture Trek

Culture Trek - is a nine-month project which connects a group of six students in the Philadelphia area with six students from a foreign country. Now in its third season, the project was created to foster cross-cultural understanding through the use of technology, such as video and internet. The end result is a fascinating documentary series,

The project's education value is high because it encourages students to utilize skills such as writing, video production, social relations and speaking. The students have a chance to communicate in writing as they get acquainted with foreign students using an internet discussion group. They have a chance to learn camera skills and express individualism when they create their own video journals. Finally, they have the opportunity to use and improve their social skills when they travel abroad to meet their newfound friends.
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National Flag | Digital Classroom | Culture Trek