School: Patchogue-Medford High School
    Medford, NY, USA

4 students, ages 15-17 worked together to complete this CyberFair project on March 31, 2014. They have participated in CyberFair in the following year(s): 2014

Classes and Teachers: Courtney Foley

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Our School's Web Site: http://

1. Description of Our Community

The 'local community' of Patchogue-Medford can be best described as both diverse and artistic. Over the years it has grown to become a cultural haven on the South Shore of Long Island, where music and art thrive. There is a growing Latino community which adds different cultural aspects to the community.

2. Summary of Our Project

This project is all about highlighting some of the cultural aspects, whether it be food, art, or music, that Patchogue-Medford has to offer. It also served as a way to get my ESL students more involved and exposed to the local community.

3. Our Computer and Internet Access

A. Percentage of students using the Internet at home:less than 20

B. Number of workstations with Internet access in the classroom:4-6

C. Connection speed used in the classroom:not sure

D. Number of years our classroom has been connected to the Internet:1

4. Problems We Had To Overcome

One of the obstacles we faced was internet connection. The computers we were using had spotty internet connection and much time was lost trying to connect to work on our website. Another obstacle was language. These students are newcomer and beginner ESL students, therefore language did play an obstacle and added to the length of time it took to complete many of the tasks.

5. Our Project Sound Bite

Participation in International Schools Cyberfair has made the community these students live in both broader and more accessible. It has opened up there eyes to many aspects of Patchogue-Medford that they did not know existed.

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

As an ESL class this project touched on all of the ESL standards 1 and 4:

Students will listen, speak, read, and write in English for information and understanding.

Students will listen, speak, read, and write in English for social interaction.

The students learned a lot of new vocabulary, as well as how to summarize, and conduct an interview.The students also learned a lot about technology in the classroom.

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

We used four Macbooks, oral interviews, cell phones (for pictures), and an I-pad.

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

The students went out to different places in the community and conducted interviews and took pictures as ambassadors of this project. Many members of the community welcomed them in.

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

We hope that this project will expose people to all of the culture that is present and happening in Patchogue-Medford. We would like this website to serve as a tool that brings more of the different cultures together to enjoy different types of food, or music, or art.

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

Several members of the community helped in compiling interviews and pictures. I would especially like to thank Perabell restaurant for inviting the students in, giving them a tour of the kitchen, a soda, and answering any questions the students had even though there was a language barrier. That was truly special.