School: Dongshan Junior High School
    I-Lan, I-Lan, Taiwan

7 students, ages 13~15 worked together to complete this CyberFair project on January 20, 2007. They have participated in CyberFair in the following year(s): never participated

Classes and Teachers: Shou-Yi, Chiu & Li-Huei, Luo & Lin-Ying, Luo

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Our School's Web Site: http://www.dsjh.ilc.edu.tw/kite2/index.htm

1. Description of Our Community

http://www.dsjh.ilc.edu.tw/kite2/narrative.htm

2. Summary of Our Project

The project mainly focuses on the history of kite making, the introduction of various kites, the skills and steps to fly kites, and the characteristic of all kinds of kite sports and competitions. In addition, the project also briefly introduce the people who have been dedicating to kite making and the promotion of kites and Yilan Dongshan Township where kites are originated in Taiwan.

3. Our Computer and Internet Access

A. Percentage of students using the Internet at home:21-50%

B. Number of workstations with Internet access in the classroom:1

C. Connection speed used in the classroom:not sure

D. Number of years our classroom has been connected to the Internet:4-6

4. Problems We Had To Overcome

Obstacles were not avoidable during the process of research; examples are scheduling of interview, under-capacity in information technology and insufficient time for production. Fortunately, with support of locals in Dongshan and the guidance of teachers, we have been able to obtain many valuable data and opinions and the research was going rather smoothly.

5. Our Project Sound Bite

We have never participated such a great international competition. It will be a wonderful experience for either teachers or students.

6. How did your activities and research for this CyberFair Project support standards, required coursework and curriculum standards?

http://www.dsjh.ilc.edu.tw/kite2/narrative.htm

1) What information tools & technologies did you used to complete your CyberFair project?

http://www.dsjh.ilc.edu.tw/kite2/narrative.htm

2) In what ways did you act as "ambassadors" and spokespersons for your CyberFair project both on-line and in person.

http://www.dsjh.ilc.edu.tw/kite2/narrative.htm

3) What has been the impact of your project on your community?

The fact is that kite sports are very popular in Dongshan community and one of few things yet to be completed is digitizing the topic of Kite and related researches in the features of local kite culture, other than data recorded on papers, Kite Hall, DVC and a bit of digitized data. Therefore under such guidance, we came to term with Dongshan Township Office to make integral thematic research for locals to see more about hometown of kite - Dongshan, through the convenience of Internet.

4) How did your project involve other members of your community as helpers and volunteers?

http://www.dsjh.ilc.edu.tw/kite2/narrative.htm

5) Discoveries, Lessons and Surprises (Optional)

During the period we were making web pages and discussion the thematic research plan, we realized the importance of division, cooperation and team work. Also, because the web pages are produced in the form of thesis, in addition to boosting the spirit of initiative research, we have upgraded our problem solving ability through technology capacity and we have been able to tie the school education with the community tightly and helped to shape Dongshan the Hometown of Kite in Taiwan.