#worldgeochat Archive

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #worldgeochat! Tonight we are talking about teaching Africa! Who are you, who do you teach, & where are you from?

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:01 PM EST

Jennifer from GA teaching APHG to mostly 9th graders Co-moderating with @ecasey77 @cheffernan75 @GeoSpiegs #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:01 PM EST

Hi everyone! Ed 7th grade world geography teacher in the suburbs of Chicago. Looking forward to tonight's chat on Africa #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:02 PM EST

Chris from Illinois - 7th grade World Geography! #worldgeochat

geteach Mar 1 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hello again...high school teacher from Austin, TX #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Mar 1 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hi all @cheffernan75 Penny from Va. hard time typing. eyes are dialated LOL #worldgeochat

GeoJo22 Mar 1 @ 9:02 PM EST

Joanne from Missouri. 7th world history and 11th modern global issues. Both courses touch on Africa. #worldgeochat

rsscholze Mar 1 @ 9:02 PM EST

Rachel from Iowa City.Not teaching right now, but normally MS/HS SS. Have taught, US & World HST, Geo, Govt, Psych, APEuro. #worldgeochat

LFU_MissCox Mar 1 @ 9:02 PM EST

It's Ashley ... World Geo teacher in Deep South TX #worldgeochat

bill_michaelis Mar 1 @ 9:03 PM EST

Bill, 7th grade global studies teacher from NJ #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:03 PM EST

@GeoPenny You get an extra smiley face for giving a great effort! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:03 PM EST

@bill_michaelis Welcome in Bill! Glad you're joining #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:03 PM EST

I will be in & out at the start of tonight's chat as my wife is working late and I will be doing the kids bed time routines :) #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Mar 1 @ 9:03 PM EST

@cheffernan75 yay!!!!!! #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:04 PM EST

#worldgeochat good evening Laura here from southern Ontario have a wee bit of a winter storm happening, may cause Internet to disconnect

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:04 PM EST

A few reminders for the #worldgeochat community... https://t.co/1fMY4QYcgy

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:04 PM EST

Hi @rsscholze @LFU_MissCox @geteach & @GeoJo22 - glad you're all in #worldgeochat on this Super Tuesday!

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:04 PM EST

@GeoPenny @cheffernan75 Could make for some interesting tweets Penny :) #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:04 PM EST

@geteach @GeoPenny @GeoJo22 Welcome tonight! #worldgeochat

ParkersGeocats Mar 1 @ 9:04 PM EST

Good evening #worldgeochat Stewart from Orlando here. AP Human and World Cultural GDI to 9th graders

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:04 PM EST

@bill_michaelis Glad you could join us tonight Bill! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:04 PM EST

@MsIppolito How "wee bit" of a storm is it? #worldgeochat

GeoJo22 Mar 1 @ 9:05 PM EST

@cheffernan75 @rsscholze @LFU_MissCox @geteach Need the distraction. #worldgeochat

rsscholze Mar 1 @ 9:05 PM EST

@cheffernan75 Thanks. Looking forward to this chat #worldgeochat https://t.co/fpkqZIi0sK

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:04 PM EST

Hi @rsscholze @LFU_MissCox @geteach & @GeoJo22 - glad you're all in #worldgeochat on this Super Tuesday!

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:05 PM EST

@ParkersGeocats @GeoJo22 Good to see you Stewart! #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hi @LFU_MissCox @rsscholze & @GeoJo22 So glad you could make it tonight! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:05 PM EST

@GeoJo22 @rsscholze @LFU_MissCox @geteach I use the term "Super" very loosely tonight. #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:06 PM EST

@rsscholze @LFU_MissCox @bill_michaelis Good to see you tonight #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1 What big ideas do you want students to take from studying Africa? #worldgeochat https://t.co/fEIDDWncAH

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:06 PM EST

@cheffernan75 they are calling for about 30 cm already shovelled twice #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:06 PM EST

@MsIppolito Just converted that to inches. Yes, that is a wee bit of a storm. :) #worldgeochat

LFU_MissCox Mar 1 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: Africa is not a country! #worldgeochat #seriously

rsscholze Mar 1 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1. The diversity of people, environment and to get an appreciation of the past. #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:07 PM EST

Hi @ParkersGeocats & @MsIppolito Glad you guys could make it! #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Mar 1 @ 9:07 PM EST

@cheffernan75 A1 THAT IT IS NOT A COUNTRY!!!!!!!! #worldgeochat

GbhillNtx Mar 1 @ 9:07 PM EST

Greg From Dallas #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:07 PM EST

@MsIppolito @ParkersGeocats great to see you tonight #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1 I need Ss to understand impact of colonialism, but at the same time realize that Africa's future is in its hands! #worldgeochat

LFU_MissCox Mar 1 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: more importantly, we need not focus on just neg but the advances that are being made too #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:08 PM EST

Welcome in Greg! @GbhillNtx #worldgeochat

GbhillNtx Mar 1 @ 9:08 PM EST

A2: Diversity, ecology, and emerging #worldgeochat

geteach Mar 1 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 colonialization + unequal distribution of resources + boundaries = potential, success, exploitation, tensions, unjust #worldgeochat

GeoJo22 Mar 1 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 The history of great empires. Our history of slavery has hidden that. #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:08 PM EST

@cheffernan75 #worldgeochat since visuals are always best. Looking at doubling our snowfall today for this winter https://t.co/yemVXVAZyy

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:08 PM EST

@LFU_MissCox So so important! It's not all bad news no matter what the media say! #worldgeochat

bill_michaelis Mar 1 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 impact of colonialism, exploitation #worldgeochat

HistoryTeach931 Mar 1 @ 9:08 PM EST

Sad that I won't be around for Africa #worldgeochat but excited to read later! Polyrhythm challenge is always a Ss fav in Sub-Saharan unit

ParkersGeocats Mar 1 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1 it's not a country. Not everyone is the same- so much diversity culturally, economically. Full of rich culture and history #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:09 PM EST

@geteach the boundaries piece is so interesting. Lines drawn on a map in Europe define the borders of so many countries today #worldgeochat

caranowou Mar 1 @ 9:09 PM EST

Ken from Western Oregon Univ. Just arriving #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Mar 1 @ 9:09 PM EST

Great topics for teaching Africa #worldgeochat https://t.co/YonJpPaOqr

geteach Mar 1 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 colonialization + unequal distribution of resources + boundaries = potential, success, exploitation, tensions, unjust #worldgeochat

LFU_MissCox Mar 1 @ 9:10 PM EST

@cheffernan75 - I noticed that the 1st couple yrs I taught Africa I would focus on the neg aspects, but the are is so diverse! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:10 PM EST

RT Q1 What big ideas do you want students to take from studying Africa? #worldgeochat https://t.co/BU9HdIdBSK

GeoPenny Mar 1 @ 9:10 PM EST

@MsIppolito @cheffernan75 very pretty they are calling for some of Friday neacr me #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:10 PM EST

@cheffernan75 this has been our first real storm #worldgeochat

caranowou Mar 1 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1 Africa is a multicultural, vibrant continent w/ many varieties of geo landscapes & not a country #worldgeochat

ParkersGeocats Mar 1 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1 also important to understand the impact of colonization in Africa #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:11 PM EST

@LFU_MissCox I think we've all been guilty of that at some point. It's all that we see normally! #worldgeochat

Stanton_Lit Mar 1 @ 9:11 PM EST

Misty, Instructional Coach from VA lurking tonight to get ideas for teaching Africa with ELA. #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:11 PM EST

@cheffernan75 sweet, I will try and remember that! #worldgeochat opposite of Africa here!

bill_michaelis Mar 1 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1 as for not neg-the spread of African culture around the world, its music, its rich traditions #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:11 PM EST

@HistoryTeach931 I need to know more about polyrhythm challenge! If you have second before you go.. #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:12 PM EST

@caranowou Welcome in Ken! #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:12 PM EST

@LFU_MissCox @cheffernan75 I know we are trying to shift our focus away from the negatives to include more positives #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:13 PM EST

@Stanton_Lit @caranowou Glad to see both of you here tonight #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:13 PM EST

@ParkersGeocats I end up talking about how Europe took colonies for profit, to use the land, & to say they have a colony. You? #worldgeochat

geteach Mar 1 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1 have to remind students, and myself, how young these states are #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:13 PM EST

@Stanton_Lit There's so much great literature out there now that can help. I'll share a link as soon as I have a sec! #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Mar 1 @ 9:14 PM EST

@cheffernan75 @Stanton_Lit have you read King Leopold's Ghost? #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:14 PM EST

@geteach that's true. They are going through growing pains we did nearly 200 years ago! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:14 PM EST

@GeoPenny @Stanton_Lit I have not. Tell me. #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:15 PM EST

Q2 coming in 1 minute... #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:16 PM EST

Q2 How do you ensure that Ss get an accurate view of Africa? How do we avoid biases? #worldgeochat https://t.co/Ftf2S3k6AU

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:16 PM EST

@cheffernan75 @geteach I try to make that comparrison too, yet our 7th grade Ss don't seem to know about those struggles #worldgeochat

Stanton_Lit Mar 1 @ 9:17 PM EST

@GeoPenny @cheffernan75 No. I will check it out. #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:17 PM EST

@geteach yes! add in colonialism and we can help Ss see the issues faced by young countries #worldgeochat

mjpanzer57 Mar 1 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2: Point of view. We can't always look through a western lens #worldgeochat

bill_michaelis Mar 1 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2 using multiple sources and approaching from different perspectives #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Mar 1 @ 9:17 PM EST

@cheffernan75 @Stanton_Lit try links like this https://t.co/4Oo21bNYo9 #worldgeochat

geokylo Mar 1 @ 9:17 PM EST

Matt from Endor via Tatooine. Checking in late. #worldgeochat

LFU_MissCox Mar 1 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2: research, research, research ... practice analyzing texts/info #worldgeochat

rsscholze Mar 1 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2. Current events from their newspapers. Looking for local people. Read current literature to compare with the past. #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:18 PM EST

@mjpanzer57 YES! There's more to come on that in the next question!! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:18 PM EST

@bill_michaelis Totally agree. You have to look at it from a different POV. #worldgeochat

mjpanzer57 Mar 1 @ 9:18 PM EST

Marie Jane from Goshen, NY. My kids would not go to sleep. #worldgeochat

geteach Mar 1 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2 unsure of avoiding biases, better to think about purpose and pov within all media. Fan of teaching Ss critical thinking. #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2 Pushing beyond the common stereotypes This is a good TED talk Want to help Africa? Do business here https://t.co/wLxaQHm5mu #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:19 PM EST

@rsscholze Trying to find African newspapers has not gone well for me - do you have a recommendation? #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Mar 1 @ 9:20 PM EST

@cheffernan75 A2 bring in stories as direct as possible. docu's filmed in the regions, primary sources, show strengths #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:20 PM EST

RT Q2 How do you ensure that Ss get an accurate view of Africa? How do we avoid biases? #worldgeochat https://t.co/WQ1if7zhV5

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:20 PM EST

@mjpanzer57 I know that feeling! One of them is sitting behind me reading over my shoulder! #worldgeochat

rsscholze Mar 1 @ 9:20 PM EST

@cheffernan75 No, it was just an idea. Could there be anything online? #worldgeochat

mjpanzer57 Mar 1 @ 9:21 PM EST

@ecasey77 @HstrymanPanzer Check this out!! #worldgeochat

classroomtools Mar 1 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2 Never possible to avoid biases. Best to id one's own biases, then seek out info from other POVs. #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:21 PM EST

If you haven't seen this Ted Talk, well, that's what you need to do in 38 minutes. https://t.co/zYGp1yn9oR #worldgeochat

goodglobalcitiz Mar 1 @ 9:21 PM EST

.@cheffernan75 @rsscholze You need individual country papers. I read Sowetan from SAfrica & scan https://t.co/ddIzJhsqtU daily #worldgeochat

mjpanzer57 Mar 1 @ 9:21 PM EST

@geteach Yesssssssssssssss. #worldgeochat

GeoJo22 Mar 1 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2 Bias is so hard to avoid with media coverage. Current narrative is BokoHaram and ebola. #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:21 PM EST

Q2 #worldgeochat https://t.co/ATjImVsP9K

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:16 PM EST

Q2 How do you ensure that Ss get an accurate view of Africa? How do we avoid biases? #worldgeochat https://t.co/Ftf2S3k6AU

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2 This is a story about a T-Swift video that I plan to use on going beyond stereotypes https://t.co/BH7TvedoKS via @NPR #worldgeochat

nottellinguzip Mar 1 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: show modern cities & life, not just traditional rural villages #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:22 PM EST

YES! Despite writing this Q, I told my Ss today that bias happens, but you need to identify it! #worldgeochat https://t.co/9sN4FSMqat

geteach Mar 1 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2 unsure of avoiding biases, better to think about purpose and pov within all media. Fan of teaching Ss critical thinking. #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:22 PM EST

#worldgeochat avoid speaking about Africa as a country ss think the continent is all the same, so rich in diversity

GeoPenny Mar 1 @ 9:22 PM EST

I have students follow @BBCAfrica and @africageo #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:22 PM EST

#worldgeochat start with word association to spot bias and in some cases our own ignorance. What comes to mind when you think of Africa?

mjpanzer57 Mar 1 @ 9:23 PM EST

@GeoJo22 There's so so much going on in Mozambique right now that is getting very little spotlight #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:23 PM EST

@rsscholze They exist, I just struggle to find them #worldgeochat

Stanton_Lit Mar 1 @ 9:23 PM EST

Great resource. Love it!! TY #worldgeochat https://t.co/dtaGWZ628g

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2 This is a story about a T-Swift video that I plan to use on going beyond stereotypes https://t.co/BH7TvedoKS via @NPR #worldgeochat

goodglobalcitiz Mar 1 @ 9:23 PM EST

.@BBCAfrica is a great resource. #worldgeochat https://t.co/8kyOoGd5Sh

GeoPenny Mar 1 @ 9:22 PM EST

I have students follow @BBCAfrica and @africageo #worldgeochat

stephwurking Mar 1 @ 9:23 PM EST

Pleasant evening #worldgeochat - a little late!

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:23 PM EST

@nottellinguzip YES! The number of times I have to tell Ss that people don't live in grass huts! But its all they see in media #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:23 PM EST

@nottellinguzip absolutley! If Ss can begin to see modernity in Africa, they will see more possibilities in the future. #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST

#worldgeochat rarely do we think of Egypt and Morraco...only the poor aboriginals with distended bellies...but we can't ignoreimpoverished

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST

. @MsIppolito Used this campaign with my Ss last year https://t.co/5V17nz4TSC via @CNN #worldgeochat

rsscholze Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST

@jmgarner2003 Yes! So true. #worldgeochat https://t.co/hxHgRncij0

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:23 PM EST

@nottellinguzip absolutley! If Ss can begin to see modernity in Africa, they will see more possibilities in the future. #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST

@GeoPenny I've been trying to come up w/ a list of Instagram accts to follow like that. My Ss aren't on the Twitters yet. #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST

@GeoPenny @BBCAfrica @africageo These are both great resources. #worldgeochat

mjpanzer57 Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST

@MsIppolito My school did a fundraiser 'Flip flops for Africa.' My Ss pointed out that's a lot of fricking flip flops #worldgeochat

caranowou Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST

A2 Can't avoid bias tching Ss how 2 analyze POV for author bias is a good start. Use NCSS media lit Qs https://t.co/Bepm0HNPe0 #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:25 PM EST

1 minute warning before Q3! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:25 PM EST

@goodglobalcitiz @rsscholze If anyone would know about African newspapers, it would be you Jenny! #worldgeochat

caranowou Mar 1 @ 9:25 PM EST

Having computer issues. It keeps freezing up. Getting behind. Sorry about that. #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:25 PM EST

@GeoPenny @BBCAfrica @africageo I started following after your rec Penny! Great stuff! #worldgeochat

stephwurking Mar 1 @ 9:25 PM EST

They will be surprised! #worldgeochat https://t.co/gYYAgCx1hk

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:23 PM EST

@nottellinguzip absolutley! If Ss can begin to see modernity in Africa, they will see more possibilities in the future. #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:26 PM EST

Q4 How do you balance looking at Africa's past compared to its future? #worldgeochat https://t.co/s3hVntWDxM

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:26 PM EST

Q3 What primary sources can/will you use to show Africa from an African perspective? #worldgeochat https://t.co/sL0mc30rKQ

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:26 PM EST

@ecasey77 @CNN thanks...I was also trying to find an article I used last year showing the developed regions of Africa #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Mar 1 @ 9:26 PM EST

@jmgarner2003 @nottellinguzip Yes!!!! that will SHATTER stereotypes!! #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:27 PM EST

@mjpanzer57 @GeoJo22 I would like to know more #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:27 PM EST

Sorry - Q4 popped up too soon! #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:28 PM EST

Q3 #worldgeochat https://t.co/yVSWaSXm9Q

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:26 PM EST

Q3 What primary sources can/will you use to show Africa from an African perspective? #worldgeochat https://t.co/sL0mc30rKQ

GeoPenny Mar 1 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3 I use pics like this one and do a JimCrow vs Apartheid lesson #worldgeochat Even tho it's SAf, many regions have discrim issues

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3 I think this is an interesting piece. Makes me think a lot. https://t.co/L2PfHnngkA #worldgeochat

mjpanzer57 Mar 1 @ 9:29 PM EST

@MsIppolito @GeoJo22 Here's a link https://t.co/s4u91HAB3D #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3 It's an African's Message for America - basically, start solving our own problems & stop trying to fix theirs. #worldgeochat

caranowou Mar 1 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3 Thru connecting w/ people living there. 1 way is be connecting w/ @PeaceCorps Vol living there thru https://t.co/qHWFjLWqW0 #worldgeochat

stephwurking Mar 1 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3: Connect with educators from African countries, promote cultural exchanges. #worldgeochat https://t.co/A8vHmios01

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:26 PM EST

Q3 What primary sources can/will you use to show Africa from an African perspective? #worldgeochat https://t.co/sL0mc30rKQ

GbhillNtx Mar 1 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3: newspapers in English, African Studies Depts, Local cultural groups, @BBCWorld @BBCAfrica @ReutersAfrica @CNNAfrica #worldgeochat

nottellinguzip Mar 1 @ 9:30 PM EST

A2: for phys ss identify, analyze photo from SD Wild Animal Park...how they knew it wasn't "nameless place in Africa." #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:30 PM EST

RT Q3 What primary sources can/will you use to show Africa from an African perspective? #worldgeochat https://t.co/ZmRHdLwtlD

LFU_MissCox Mar 1 @ 9:30 PM EST

A3: speeches, journal entries, and photographs are great resource origins #worldgeochat

mjpanzer57 Mar 1 @ 9:30 PM EST

@MsIppolito @GeoJo22 and another. https://t.co/7GKbbI72UF #worldgeochat

Stanton_Lit Mar 1 @ 9:30 PM EST

Wish I could stick around but the kiddos who were in bed are now needing to be put in bed again. I'll read through later Nite #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:30 PM EST

I'm going to put out my pitch to consider applying for @TGC_IREX -a great programs for global eduation & connecting the world #worldgeochat

GbhillNtx Mar 1 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4: I teach that Africa is breaking from legacy of colonialization. Emerging on many levels. #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:31 PM EST

@LFU_MissCox I know @ecasey77 & I are using a portion of Mandela's speech from his trial. Its a great text. #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:32 PM EST

@GbhillNtx @BBCWorld @BBCAfrica @ReutersAfrica @CNNAfrica Just added them. Thanks Greg! #worldgeochat

GeoJo22 Mar 1 @ 9:32 PM EST

A3 Will be watching for ideas. #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:32 PM EST

@GbhillNtx Can you give an example of some of the ways you share with Ss? #worldgeochat

GbhillNtx Mar 1 @ 9:32 PM EST

@ecasey77 @BBCWorld @BBCAfrica @ReutersAfrica @CNNAfrica you're welcome #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:32 PM EST

#worldgeochat https://t.co/Eeey5RMVKU #theafricathemedianevershowsyou

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:33 PM EST

@MsIppolito YES - such a fascinating hashtag last summer! #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST

@cheffernan75 there was so much last year...I wonder why it has lost steam? #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST

Hey #worldgeochat I am so sorry but I have to stop. My eyes are still bad and I can't see t type!! Will read thru thread (when I can read)

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST

Does anyone have a great source they pull photos from for Africa? #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST

Q4 in 1 minute #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST

@MsIppolito I always follow Hotel Rwanda with a slide show of Rwanda today. Ss are surprised how it looks now #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST

I've used this book for years, but that's the problem, it's 14 years old. #worldgeochat https://t.co/HhAq3g9SQT

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST

A3 I know @cheffernan75 & I use music for Apartheid Songs like "Sun City" https://t.co/72s9iyQMOf #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q4 How do you balance looking at Africa's past compared to its future? #worldgeochat https://t.co/aeyaB8vHKD

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:36 PM EST

@cheffernan75 usually pull pictures about most places from @NatGeoEducation even follow on Instagram #worldgeochat

GbhillNtx Mar 1 @ 9:36 PM EST

@cheffernan75 well look at how much investment is going into Africa. The rise in literacy rates,developments ininfrastructure #worldgeochat

mjpanzer57 Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

#worldgeochat Haunting map https://t.co/N8QgkA8YJy

bill_michaelis Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

A3: OurAfrica has a lot of good resources #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

@jmgarner2003 yes so different and that goes beyond Africa but the convo around genocide...happens in many places #worldgeochat

WeirMB Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

Jumping into #worldgeochat late Merri in SoCal excited to share / learn about Africa

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

Last thing I had for Q3 & to build off @ecasey77 - song lyrics tell the story sometimes https://t.co/CkbQGDMhEb #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

@WeirMB Glad you're here! #worldgeochat

caranowou Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST

@cheffernan75 https://t.co/s98DuuDT0w Can get photos all around the world here. #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST

. @GbhillNtx @cheffernan75 So true! What sources do you go to for your data Greg? #worldgeochat

stephwurking Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST

How about getting sources from newspapers from countries on the continent - #worldgeochat https://t.co/UrFdF5L9AW https://t.co/NkkDDLURue

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST

I've used this book for years, but that's the problem, it's 14 years old. #worldgeochat https://t.co/HhAq3g9SQT

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:39 PM EST

Q4 #worldgeochat https://t.co/gfIBN3KC36

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q4 How do you balance looking at Africa's past compared to its future? #worldgeochat https://t.co/aeyaB8vHKD

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:39 PM EST

This map does a pretty great job showing what Africa's future could hold. https://t.co/ZlDBfn73wU #worldgeochat

mjpanzer57 Mar 1 @ 9:39 PM EST

@cheffernan75 I can give you a list of some great books. My husband is an Africanist. Sadly he doesn't Twitter #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:39 PM EST

@cheffernan75 this year I am sure it will come up in students inquiries about solving water issues when our ss get to work #worldgeochat

goodglobalcitiz Mar 1 @ 9:39 PM EST

I use this map when I talk about Africa: https://t.co/j3LxygrT5E #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:39 PM EST

@WeirMB Glad you could join us! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

RT Q4 How do you balance looking at Africa's past compared to its future? #worldgeochat https://t.co/ipOkQEtCjk

LFU_MissCox Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

A4: if you have Ss research the images that represent an area, then they can gain a better understanding #worldgeochat

geokylo Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

Why is it always "focus on the future." Everything was better in the past. #maketheuniversegreatagain #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

@mjpanzer57 We need to change that!!!! #worldgeochat

WeirMB Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

A3 #worldgeochat following people & organizations like @iact @nickopiyo @chapter4uganda @deonta_wortham @USCIWitness for Rwanda

bill_michaelis Mar 1 @ 9:41 PM EST

A4 using the history to make connections to why Africa is the way it is today and where it's going in the future #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:41 PM EST

@goodglobalcitiz Yep. That's a great one too! #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:41 PM EST

@MsIppolito @jmgarner2003 Definitely important to point out to Ss #worldgeochat

mjpanzer57 Mar 1 @ 9:41 PM EST

@cheffernan75 I'm trying...right @HstrymanPanzer? ❤️🌍 #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:41 PM EST

@MsIppolito Sorry - last week was crazy & I never got back to our doc! I'll add more - I PROMISE! #worldgeochat

LFU_MissCox Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST

A4: also, interactive timelines also help see the transition in a specified location #worldgeochat

WeirMB Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST

A3 #worldgeochat also the sections from @TheEconomist @TheWeek that cover Africa

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST

Where the heck is @GeoSpiegs - I'm sure there is a way that Google Earth can show the future of Africa! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST

@geokylo Poor Matt. We can't live in the past my friend. #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST

#worldgeochat - Take notice & follow @WeirMB's suggestions! https://t.co/MdzbYlJIhW

WeirMB Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

A3 #worldgeochat following people & organizations like @iact @nickopiyo @chapter4uganda @deonta_wortham @USCIWitness for Rwanda

geteach Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST

A3 A4 Just dropped google map's pegman in Cameroon and got this. #worldgeochat https://t.co/sHxf32BXQf

caranowou Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST

@stephwurking Yes! Today's Front Pates @NewseumED #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:44 PM EST

@bill_michaelis And that last piece is so important - where are they going!!! #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:44 PM EST

@weirmb @TheWeek is my new favorite resource. I use is frequently. #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:44 PM EST

Just added them! Thanks Merri! #worldgeochat

WeirMB Mar 1 @ 9:44 PM EST

A4 #worldgeochat think the challenge w Africa is to ensure Ss understand that it is a not one entity so no one history or future

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST

Last question coming up! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST

Never mind @GeoSpiegs - all Google Earth Qs now go to @geteach! :) #worldgeochat https://t.co/qoMuYns8ii

geteach Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST

A3 A4 Just dropped google map's pegman in Cameroon and got this. #worldgeochat https://t.co/sHxf32BXQf

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST

@geteach love this idea totally forgot about pegman can gather pics from really anywhere #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST

@caranowou @stephwurking @NewseumED I walked by the Newseum a lot last week. Staring at the Front Pages everytime. :) #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST

Q5 What resources do you use & how have they helped you & your students? #worldgeochat https://t.co/jID692K4WJ

mjpanzer57 Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST

@WeirMB @cheffernan75 Will do. I'm still my daughter who is fighting sleep but I'll share it as soon as I compile it!! #worldgeochat

caranowou Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST

@stephwurking @NewseumED oops! Front Pages (not pates) #worldgeochat

rsscholze Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST

A5. Here is what I’m waiting for. Need lots of resources. #worldgeochat

caranowou Mar 1 @ 9:47 PM EST

@cheffernan75 @stephwurking @NewseumED Wait, when last week?! I did too! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:47 PM EST

A5 Dumping out my Pinterest board here. This one is great for Literature at all levels. @Stanton_Lit https://t.co/8d9oGo6Ygq #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST

Discovered Boston University has a wealth of lessons & resources at @TGC_IREX symposium. https://t.co/0Lou34wg6z #worldgeochat

WeirMB Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST

have a couple of favorites for Africa but love Jared Diamond's ch in Guns Germs & Steel & of course Franz Fanon's Wretched #worldgeochat

LFU_MissCox Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST

A5: could use some help in this department ... #worldgeochat

le_reitz Mar 1 @ 9:49 PM EST

A5. 14 Cows for America https://t.co/KRrfCHMSrN gives great perspective #worldgeochat

geteach Mar 1 @ 9:49 PM EST

A5 a lot geography connections Frontline Firestone and the Warlord. Core periphery etc. Not for Ss, but good for teachers #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:49 PM EST

I haven't used this one yet, but someone recommended it! https://t.co/GTSM5IQsOz #worldgeochat

caranowou Mar 1 @ 9:49 PM EST

A5 lot of great resources here for geo, cross-cult awareness, etc. https://t.co/qHWFjLWqW0 & can get hooked up w/ current PCV #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:49 PM EST

A5 I've used these two 60 Min Segments on the Lost Boys of Sudan https://t.co/csmqlo1W1s & https://t.co/yem3cSXrVN #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:49 PM EST

@geteach still need to see that one! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST

RT Q5 What resources do you use & how have they helped you & your students? #worldgeochat https://t.co/a4k08ZCf2a

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST

@le_reitz Yep. One Plastic Bag & The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind are other picture books I love. #worldgeochat

rsscholze Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST

A5. A book I believe is called Long Walk to Water is good. #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST

@le_reitz great pic book just read this for the first time two weeks ago! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST

@rsscholze FANTASTIC book! #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:51 PM EST

modern Africa - https://t.co/SaWIahOLIk #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:51 PM EST

A5 I have also used this 60 Min segment on Gorongosa for ecotourism https://t.co/yyxE4QsF6v #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:51 PM EST

For Apartheid The Day Gogo Went to Vote - picture book No More Strangers Now - teens in the yrs right after Apartheid. #worldgeochat

caranowou Mar 1 @ 9:51 PM EST

A5(cont) Invisible Children's materials always resonated w/ my Ss https://t.co/eKknmsgz0T #worldgeochat

rsscholze Mar 1 @ 9:51 PM EST

A5. Even though it is a movie Hotel Rwanda, and then there is a book written by a young women about her experiences. #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:52 PM EST

@cheffernan75 interesting first image note the straw capped houses...bias, stereotype or truth #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:52 PM EST

@rsscholze Definitely! Book talked it last year and will again when we deal with water scarcity #worldgeochat

bill_michaelis Mar 1 @ 9:52 PM EST

I've used this video about China's influence on the mining industry in Africa today: https://t.co/URjHo4w8cX #worldgeochat

le_reitz Mar 1 @ 9:53 PM EST

A5. Create ads for products. Most have great stories. Students identify eco impact https://t.co/kvq3uFX1r9 #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:53 PM EST

@MsIppolito great observation. Like I said, I haven't used it yet, but that is a little telling... #worldgeochat

WeirMB Mar 1 @ 9:53 PM EST

A5 https://t.co/gjFKBnJIS5 & @ChoicesProgram https://t.co/eDlVQbSWyE #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:53 PM EST

This is always an interesting start to the convo: https://t.co/tKrMLCYq6k #worldgeochat

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST

#worldgeochat ARGH!!!! Ended up having a conservation meeting late... Ok start the chat over from the beginning so I can catch up!

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST

A5 I think @cheffernan75 you shared this one with me last year https://t.co/AihrMXGmBI #worldgeochat

GeoJo22 Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST

@WeirMB @ChoicesProgram Choices, yes! #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST

@WeirMB @ChoicesProgram materials are very well done. include a range of topics and regions of the world #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST

@bill_michaelis That's fantastic - I think @le_reitz shared an article about that w/ me https://t.co/iyfNV9dZCH #worldgeochat

geteach Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST

A5 from @ProfessorDixon https://t.co/46xCdLj1Re #worldgeochat

rsscholze Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST

A5. There is also a movie from the 1980s called Cry Freedom; Apartheid in South Africa. #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST

#worldgeochat haven't started this but on my nightstand...fiction with digital accompaniment https://t.co/A4UImcBWsd

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST

@le_reitz I forgot all about this! You told me about this years ago! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST

Q6 (an unofficial #worldgeochat question) What would you like to see from #worldgeochat in the future?

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST

Q6 (an unofficial #worldgeochat question) What would you like to see from #worldgeochat in the future?

GbhillNtx Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST

@rsscholze best movie to teach the Apartheid IMO #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST

@cheffernan75 but we can't ignore their are African communities that live like this as well #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST

Upcoming #worldgeochat's ... 3/8 - Visible Thinking Strategies 3/15 - You've got them for 40 minutes - make the most! 3/22 - PBL - Part II

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST

@ecasey77 I forgot about that one - another resource from my @TGC_IREX class. Have I mentioned people should apply??? #worldgeochat

WeirMB Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST

A great speaker is @CarlWilkens https://t.co/DrFwlL2nqS Ss still talk about his visit! #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST

Here is 1 more 60 Min segment on M-PESA currency in Kenya https://t.co/Oi9gnnV0bN #worldgeochat

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST

A6 maybe @geteach could lead a #googleearth chat? Pleeeeeaaaasssssee!! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST

@rsscholze And Paul Simon's Graceland concert. While it doesn't tell the story - great inferences from pics & B-roll. #worldgeochat

caranowou Mar 1 @ 9:57 PM EST

I have to run. Thanks for another great #worldgeochat!!

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:57 PM EST

Q6 #worldgeochat https://t.co/5MR952en1X

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST

Q6 (an unofficial #worldgeochat question) What would you like to see from #worldgeochat in the future?

MsIppolito Mar 1 @ 9:58 PM EST

@cheffernan75 I just had to throw a Canadian author out there! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:59 PM EST

@caranowou Thanks Ken! Have fun at ballet/soccer/volleyball/piano lessons. #worldgeochat

rsscholze Mar 1 @ 9:59 PM EST

The author from Rwandan Genocide books is Immaculate Ilibagiza. Some of my students chose it when we did book talks. #worldgeochat

WeirMB Mar 1 @ 9:59 PM EST

Important to teach Africa as a whole not just doom & gloom but then can't leave out past & current events / issues #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:59 PM EST

@rsscholze There's a great book about forgiveness in Rwanda. I'll have to look for the title tonight! #worldgeochat

geteach Mar 1 @ 9:59 PM EST

.@GeoSpiegs Google Earth is awesome...maybe we should team up on this. Unsure of what questions people have on the tech. #worldgeochat