In this link, I will try to articulate my own ideas, as well as what I find in the media and the Web, from time to time.

A comprehensive resource for teachers in elementary, middle and high school to 'find many projects and suggestions to begin or expand classroom projects that reach across the globe' can be accessed at The Teacher's Guide to International Collaboration.

Dr. Lorraine Sherry is a senior research associate with RMC Research Corporation in Denver. One of her main areas of research is computer-supported collaborative learning. In her website above, you can find several links to not only her own scholarly writing, but also other useful ONLINE resources.