TWICE News and Views

Read Around the Planet teacher registration is now open!

Read Around the Planet is for K-12 language arts and world language classes.

Teacher Packet and Lesson Plan
Whether you’re new to this project, or a seasoned veteran, please be sure to download the ***new packets***! Many more instructions and interaction ideas have been added to the teacher packet.

Also updated packets for support people:
Tech and Coordinator packets.

Registration
You are NOT registered until you have picked dates and times!!
Registration is in CAPspace under My Projects.

First you have to be connected to verified equipment in CAPspace. Read more at http://www.twice.cc/verify/ If you’re frustrated, discouraged, confused or stuck on the verification process, please contact Janine Lim at verification@twice.cc. We know it’s challenging, but the process is critical to get you a partner.

Teachers or coordinators can do the registration. More details and tips for registration online here.

Times and Languages

PLEASE make sure you choose ALL the times you can do. This will make it easier to find everyone a partner. You can see the time choices here. They are listed in YOUR time.

Language choices are:
English
American Sign Language
Arabic
Cree
French, Beginning
French, Intermediate
French, Advanced or Immersion
German, Beginning
German, Intermediate
German, Advanced or Immersion
Hebrew
Japanese
Latin
Mandarin Chinese
Russian
Spanish, Beginning
Spanish, Intermediate
Spanish, Advanced or Immersion

Important Dates
* Now through Jan. 9 Verification: Preparation by Coordinators and Techs
* December 1 – January 14: Teacher Registration (Verification Required to Register)
* January 15-24: Leftover Registration
* by January 26: Login and view your matched partner details.
* February: Techs do test calls and teachers talk to each other.
* February 23-March 6: Connections occur.

Getting Help
Troubles with verification? email Janine, TWICE Verification Coordinator: verification@twice.cc
All other questions please contact Sue, Polycom Sponsored RAP Coordinator: sue@twice.cc

We’re looking forward to another great year of Read Around the Planet!

Janine and Sue and the TWICE Projects Committee