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I chose to view the new Flat Classroom Projects starting September 2009 - June 2010. It was interesting to see how the Flat classrooms work and I like how the students are able to take on a more "global" view of the world when taking part in this project. I also like how it helps students to understand different cultures and views rather than judging and criticizing those that believe differently than they do. They take having pen pals to a whole new level as they are constantly interacting with one another via live media and sharing information about their different cultures instantaneously. My only thought is...how much time, money, and tools are put into creating this and participating in it? It looks wonderful and I am sure the students that participate in it walk away with a wealth of new knowledge.