#globaledchat Archive
A weekly chat covering topics related to teaching with a global perspective. A rotating cast of guest hosts include education experts and influencers. A must-follow for all educators who would like to open their classroom to global opportunities! Hosted by @HSingmaster and sponsored by @AsiaSocietyEDU
Thursday September 15, 2016
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Welcome to ! Tonight we are going to discuss connecting students with a global audience. Please introduce yourself!
Thrilled to be here with you all & guest moderating with the incredible !
Leigh Smith-Student-run Help Desk Tchr , PA. Excited for my Help Desk Ss 2 join chat tonight!
Such an important topic & super excited to be w/you from St. Louis, MO USA
Been looking forward to this all day!
Jennifer from Florida. Literacy specialist & global educator. Excited for with you all tonight!
Howdy, Dave here in San Francisco, always pleased to join
Hi from Austin, Lisa from
Stacy from central PA. Happy to join
Hi Everyone! Jennifer from Longview on - looking forward to tonight's chat.
Wonderful to connect! Thank you for helping us keep the focus on students! AMAZING!
Don from St. Louis, MO USA multimedia instructor & disruptor of all things education.
Hi my friend! Excited to chat tonight!
Hi, Adam here, HS Bio teacher in Bangkok, Thailand
Hi ! It's been awhile. Nice to be back! Tara for NorCali here. Excited about !
Hi all. Mel from TIS Macau joining in
Beth principal I'm looking forward to the chat and hoping some Ss are able to join us!
Hi all - Cleary here from Happy to join tonight!
I'm Heather Singmaster, Asia Society. And your organizer. (Let me know of any topics you would like to cover this year!)
You guys rock! Thanks for the great support! Glad you are here with us at !
Checking in for from MA, where it finally feels like fall!
you have a wonderful host tonite we think a lot of - Laura from TX I'll try to keep but it's been a long
Good evening! Tara from Kansas.
Tonight we will follow Q1/A1 format. Please be sure to add in all your responses.
Jennifer, connecting from HOME this week (Denver)! This new blog will give an idea of what I'm about. https://t.co/ZhqUE0pyrJ
Hey Laura! Thx for coming! https://t.co/d0tnfVyN3n
you have a wonderful host tonite we think a lot of - Laura from TX I'll try to keep but it's been a long
NorCal is representing tonight
Hi my amazing pal! Thrilled to see you here tonight on !
Hi..."kg" here from Western NY state...teacher educator who wants to help future teachers get hooked on global connections.
Hi everyone! Stopping into support one of my dearest friends in the world-
Hi Tara! Great to see you here at !
Adam Ross from San Francisco here, but actually logging in on a layover at EWR airport.
Love ya girl! Thx for stopping by. You have made me better w/
Thanks for the shout out, Heather!
Watch for Q1 coming up in 1-minute with !
Watch for Q1 coming up in 1-minute with !
Nancy from Ottawa, Canada. Assistive tech/ special education. Joining in until kids' bedtime :)
Hi everyone. Joe, math & STEM coach from Palo Alto, CA. Happy to be here to learn & grow with others on
Yippee! My girl, Kara is here!
Welcome Mel! Great to have you on !
Going to count that in the NorCal column! Adam, meet and https://t.co/5rfZ3OgN89
Adam Ross from San Francisco here, but actually logging in on a layover at EWR airport.
Hey Nancy! Love that you made it. You are a global difference maker. https://t.co/wR3kpMwsAT
Nancy from Ottawa, Canada. Assistive tech/ special education. Joining in until kids' bedtime :)
Welcome back! How was Norway?
Hi Adam! Great to have you back on!
Hi there! Mollie from Columbus, Ohio.
Joe is here! We are ready to roll now! Thanks for coming my friend!
Norway was eventful! Got a tour of the health care system there.
Katie from Cali. High School Teacher LIbrarian. Super excited for the awesomeness of
Hi! Renee White NC joining for a bit. Attempting to multi-task so we will see how it goes. 😄
Hi Nancy! Thrilled to connect!
Such a small world! Love you, Laura!
Hi Heather, thanks - glad I could make it!
A1 To have meaningful conversations with Ss in other parts of the world. To realize similarities/diff of world and people
Always great to be with so many like you.
Hi Mollie :) Happy Day! Welcome to !
Hi all- multitasking as I am at school event.
Would love to connect my Ss from rural area of PA to other Ss & Ts from around the world!
Thank you, - You have no idea how much this means to me. You made me better. Thank you! https://t.co/RwCAO1T8lq
Love ya girl! Thx for stopping by. You have made me better w/
Similarities & differences YES! Not just differences. Love! https://t.co/UYk9bEb7su
A1 To have meaningful conversations with Ss in other parts of the world. To realize similarities/diff of world and people
Hi ! Jennifer Horner Miller enthusisut and leader. Joining in from .
BHS students and teachers- Follow and join in! Chat is happening now!
Good evening. Geeta with . Excited to share about our global audience with students in Egypt at !
Totally get it! Thrilled you are here! You are a true !
I'm in rural PA too. I teach in Selinsgrove. Where are you?
A1 -Would love to connect my Ss from rural area of PA to other Ss & Ts from around the world! https://t.co/kwhxakDTCU
Would love to connect my Ss from rural area of PA to other Ss & Ts from around the world!
me too! Exciting to talk about breaking down the classroom walls- deep learning is global learning!
A1: We're communicating with lots of authentic global audiences, learning about our own cultural lenses, this year
Connections only make us better. You are right on. https://t.co/vV8gTHnYq3
Would love to connect my Ss from rural area of PA to other Ss & Ts from around the world!
I don't have a classroom now but my goal is to make more accessible to more teachers--equity-based .
A1. I want my Ss to meet others who move and communicate like they do, and start to learn the power of an online community
A1:Connect globally & be able to learn about people & how to have empathy. Also to come up with a solution to global problem.
A2: have my kids signed up for , cultural box exchange, global postcard exchange and the global Twitter math challenge.
Beautiful! This is what is all about!
The world is a big place, until we make it smaller w/connections. https://t.co/HeFK5O7IQH
A1 -Would love to connect my Ss from rural area of PA to other Ss & Ts from around the world! https://t.co/kwhxakDTCU
Would love to connect my Ss from rural area of PA to other Ss & Ts from around the world!
A1: to get out if their bubble and break the walls of ethnocentrism ! Connecting w/ others would be great too
YAY! I am so happy you are here, too! Sweet surprise to see you hosting! Love you, friend.
Excited to hear all about this tonight! Your experience & advice will help so many!
I'm right there with you. Exposure and accessibility.
I'm doing GRA too. Which book?
A1 cont I want my Ss to have the experience of communicating without any barriers, which doesn't happen IRL but can using SM
would love to be in the same room as you and of course
A1: Understanding how beautiful differences are in each culture + how can provide wonderful things
You touched on a great point of ethnocentrism. Some kids need to be taught to look beyond their own. https://t.co/BFemkii7Yq
A1: to get out if their bubble and break the walls of ethnocentrism ! Connecting w/ others would be great too
Great examples for your students. . Consider having your students lead an Act Local, Think Global challenge.
A1 Hope to continue a collaboration between my school's student magazine & a school in the US
A1: My students must use at least 2 forms of social media along w/ their personal websites to distribute their multimedia work
A1: Follow our student production on Twitter for updates
how awesome would that be!
Love that you are crossing the curriculum in your connections with global classrooms! Amazing!
Absolutely important to recognize both.
A1: For students not just to connect to other adult experts...but to diverse students around the world.
Sorry so late- excited to learn tonight & have students become more involved
I want Ss and Ts to make global connections and experience the power of PLN!
A2: (2) goal is to expose kids to other places and cultures to foster a strong sense of diversity and empathy.
aww thank you. I'm so pumped to be here w you fellow friend!
Gosh, this would be AMAZING! How might we make this happen?
Yes! The beauty in difference. Honoring, celebrating & connecting to create a powerful network. https://t.co/PrqoXryrlr
A1: Understanding how beautiful differences are in each culture + how can provide wonderful things
What a gift you're giving your students! https://t.co/QstRE5OV6r
A1: We're communicating with lots of authentic global audiences, learning about our own cultural lenses, this year
Ken from Western Oregon Univ. just arriving
so are we - the picture book study.
A1 Kids in Egypt & U.S. teach vocab in English & Arabic to one another. Like this boy w/word apple. https://t.co/O4MQ7y9beQ
The GRA is INCREDIBLE! Excited to hear about your books!
A1: Really excited about the first annual Humboldt Global Youth Summit coming in Feb.!
A1 To connect with other S's and learn more about their culture & geography. Also share about their own experiences
Definitely important to do what we can, where we are, and with what we've got. https://t.co/NoJM0BYhgw
I don't have a classroom now but my goal is to make more accessible to more teachers--equity-based .
Yay! Tell us more! https://t.co/G3CVA82EOb
A1: Really excited about the first annual Humboldt Global Youth Summit coming in Feb.!
- We're in Biglerville, just outside of Gettysburg! https://t.co/cqatNNKXg4
I'm in rural PA too. I teach in Selinsgrove. Where are you?
The key word I see here is empathy. Yes! This can be taught through connections & relationships. https://t.co/0haPVLE0ck
A1:Connect globally & be able to learn about people & how to have empathy. Also to come up with a solution to global problem.
We Heart Buncee! Buncee is bringing classrooms to global audiences with their amazing global programs!
Watch for Q2 coming up in 1-minute with !
I've set up a group with 7 classrooms around the world. Very excited!
we actually found another severe needs class to connect with for GRA - I'm really excited!
A1 Jeremey HS env sci &bio. Earth is a system, problems and solutions must include all parts of the system.
Hi Ken! Thrilled you are here! Q2 coming up soon :)
Students learning with and from each other. Spot on Kara! https://t.co/Sa2XhTld2d
A1: For students not just to connect to other adult experts...but to diverse students around the world.
This is something I love - so important!
We used Twitter maps to track cause for & Students presented via Skype from local museum to
Teacher learning deepens too when we connect w/ colleagues globally.
Hi Mollie - like the emphasis on exposure and growing empathy both!
A1 I teach future Ts. Want them to walkaway understanding global perspectives & have methods & resources to teach global ed
All good Missie! Glad you made it. We are just starting. https://t.co/Cr5gUTHY3E
Sorry so late- excited to learn tonight & have students become more involved
A1: to connect creatively and collaborative in a global setting, sharing critiques via
We do our 5th grade camp right near Gettysburg every May. I pass you on my way to DC.
A1 Working with 3 elementary schools to integrate design thinking in ELA and LAUNCHing S's projects via Twitter.
Jacob Stone from - Member of our Student-run Help Desk
So happy you brought up this point! Expanding our PLNs to learn & grow together as educators of the world!
- what is a twitter map? Forgive my ignorance...
Partnering with and , and our theme is One Planet Living: Sustainable Communities
yes! Life doesn't exist in subjects , all disciplines should be global ones!
Hi ! jump in when you can!
Hi Kim! Wonderful to chat with you here tonight on ! Welcome! Please just right into Q2!
A1 Work with people outside our usual space to make the world better for all- might be a tad lofty...but that's how I roll.
Peer audience is so important to a child. To adults.
So many perspectives. I really love to investigate perspectives on word issues & current events.
A2 Starting to use Edmodo to blog. Have started classroom Twitter account.
Wow, I love this. https://t.co/vJv3uAFw7A
we actually found another severe needs class to connect with for GRA - I'm really excited!
Watch for Q2 coming up in 1-minute with !
A2: Students curate K-20 media from the world w/the Global Student News Network & publish to https://t.co/Dk6ifVi8uJ .
Fellow Teachers: How are you celebrating and honoring ? Let's collaborate!
haven't used that. Will have to check it out. Thanks!
Thrilled to have you here tonight Jacob! Student voice is so important to us all here at !
A2: There are lots of ways media products can help w/distant partnerships--student-produced videos humanize w/out being live.
Twitter maps track trends via hashtags. Used for a NASA launch event and to save a community.
I'm 5th, so we're doing Pax. Pretty deep. It will be interesting to share with other cultures.
Hi everyone! Joining late--but finally joining after a very busy fall!
A2 working on incorporating more projects with , love it! Anything that gets the students teaching others
We did this to track perspectives of Ebola when that was in the news. Great for election this year.
- is doing a great video project w/ 5th to welcome Ss to their school & challenge peers to kindness
A goal is to expose Ss & Ts to all POVs. Important to see all sides of issues & NOT just be with those who share your view
I'm rollin with you then Katie. I like it! https://t.co/nqkHPKI6zL
A1 Work with people outside our usual space to make the world better for all- might be a tad lofty...but that's how I roll.
A1: I work mostly with Ts, so I help them get connected via Twitter, which expanded our Ss chances of global interactions!
So true. Student-to-student dialogue and idea-building is everything.
We're exploding w/participants this week--stepped away two mins and came back to 87 new tweets!
Jennifer have you connected yet with ! I think you both have a lot in common!
Such a great reflection tool as well!
It's all about the authentic audience we strive for as educators. https://t.co/WlopmJWqLl
Peer audience is so important to a child. To adults.
Forget the name of camp. I haven't been in 5th grade for 5 years. We spend 1 day at Gettysburg.
A2: buddies, blog &I have"The Voice:Student edition"competition in works based global issues& S voice/choice.
allows allows Ss to show what they know , gives voice
Excited to follow the responses here. I know my pal will be interested as well!
A2 Gr 4's completed a postcard project with Google Slides. Students loved it.
A2: project allows students to learn the art of interviewing, recording, creating archive quality abstracts
A2 my students love tweeting out what they did/learned at school each day!
Students have a voice and climate trends are in every community. Another reason to think local and act global
It is AMAZING! The community is ON FIRE!
This brainchild of yours is brilliant. One of my fave things I have learned from you.
A2 We've done asynchronous videos for partner classes in difficult time zones.
FANTASTIC! A true global connector!
Let's connect Jennifer. https://t.co/HmkPHtYiuX
Jennifer have you connected yet with ! I think you both have a lot in common!
A2. Can be as simple as tweeting questions/opinions/ideas - excitement reigns when we get likes/responses!
A2. I love writing reflective writing prompts based on media stories.
We are . Many hands make light work.
I would love to follow along with their tweets & their journey, Kim. Do they use one acct or individual ones?
A2 need to get better with my Ss sharing on the blog!!
so wonderful &so many ways to connect! make a video book w/ w/video pages to document learning!
A2 - Have my Help Desk Ss blogging
Watch for Q3 coming up in 1-minute with !
his theme this yr is Ss are running w/ it Imagine the global ripple effect
This is a great solution to expand networks across the world! YES!
A2: Question...how are each of you getting connected to partners globally, say with the 6-word project?
Mine have just started this year. They LOVE it!
A2 Don't forget music as media for global projects w/ Ss. Great for interconnections, learning cultures, crit analysis, etc
It's cool to see it connect w/so many on a variety of levels.
Teach Env Sci and Bio would love resources to contact other countries
A2: When my students and I created TED "Ideas Worth Spreading" to formulate real solutions to issues that mattered to them.
Q3: What digital media tools help students create digital stories? Excited for the As here! https://t.co/66OBLCsdqA
A2: A great back-to-school, unit summary or book trailer project is the iAm iMovie Trailer creation https://t.co/NR0Z7lrfDl
- sounds like it could be great for classrooms - thanks! always teaching me!
Watch for Q3 coming up in 1-minute with !
I was a Philippines fellow in 2015! Bacolod.
A2. I have used , Twitter, & museums to connect.
A2 kids write, design & create interactive storybook apps about a country & culture. See their work- https://t.co/ojGjdNufMk
Love this!!! https://t.co/3qP4rj6RG8
A2: buddies, blog &I have"The Voice:Student edition"competition in works based global issues& S voice/choice.
Making a brief cameo of support for my friend during ! Thanks for the Nod, too.
think of stopping by to visit us! Would love to intro Ss, Principal & Ts!
A2: My Ss also share via a class w #
A2: I'm in my second year of using to bridge borders. And, of course, Twitter! We have a class account.
no multitasking tonight! Where were they in July when we were here??
Just last week I did a Skype call w/students in Australia, teaching iMovie for their 6 word stories. https://t.co/alOLWxnvNi
A2: Question...how are each of you getting connected to partners globally, say with the 6-word project?
Trying hard to push past preconceptions and focus on outcomes for broadest groups https://t.co/XGLmk1VU2R
Students have a voice and climate trends are in every community. Another reason to think local and act global
This looks like a great resource! Thanks!
They use our class account, a student or two have this as their daily class job
A3: My favs are . So many great ways for students to share their personal stories.
YES! It is about teaching tolerance and helps. Great to meet like minded peeps.
My students' global project had the highest # of submissions from around the world w/6word videos
A1: I'd like to provide opportunities for my Ss. To connect w Ss.in Egypt
Wow! This will be a special one, indeed!
Awesome! I was in Legazpi City-right below the Mayon volcano.
A2 is a great tool for Ss to create websites, here's an example from my Ss
We should visit Renee's school the next time you're in NC, Jen.
A3: Hi All, late to the party, I just discovered Canva for lots of digital fun!
video's a challenge this year, due to clearance restrictions and some tech-related behaviors. Kids do love it!
Hi my sweet friend! is a big favorite tonight! Thanks for popping in & always offering amazing support!
whoops, I must be a half a time zone away ... Mike from MD
Pushing past mindset is hard. requires change. are to be the change. Keep innovating. It matters
I'm making a note! We'll have to work something out.
just started this book today! Super excited!!
Yippee! Glad you are here, Jennifer! Jump right in. We are on Q3. is up next with Q4 soon! :)
Always there for you, Pal.
A3: slides are some of our favorites.
Edu needs to incorporate more Student voice & choice! https://t.co/gpOpLIBowG
Thrilled to have you here tonight Jacob! Student voice is so important to us all here at !
A3: I love video editing, but Ss often just love the chance to broadcast their learning even through simple Instagram clips.
Thanks! I hope you try it out.
is now trending in USA, ranking 50
Just joining...quesiton about how students tell their story caught my eye! Looking for ways for Ss to tell school's story
Yippee! Don will be a great addition to the family! Love it!
Good to see you here tonight Jerry. Thanks for sharing your wonderful resources.
Appreciate the nod. Thanks!
There really is no good excuse anymore for educators not to connect their students w/peers worldwide
We too have 1 account. It's a classroom job. I MUST approve. (They're 10.)
A3: My students love iMovie for iOS bc of its simplicity. Here is a playlist for editing projects https://t.co/F4gTYbkkzz
A3: For Chrome users I have put together a playlist of Google apps tutorials that may be helpful https://t.co/Gdei3qnT3s
Canva is great, but check out too! Amazing for little ones! https://t.co/qDn901RmlW
A3: Hi All, late to the party, I just discovered Canva for lots of digital fun!
A3 Love , , story kit, thinglink, , Love me some app smashing!!
Driving question for the group: How might we globalize so folks can find partners right here?! Thoughts?
Instragram really allows for digital storytelling in powerful ways. Totally agree, Kara!
Love . Using as part of GRA.
A3 For digital story telling: are my favs!
A3 the smartphone. It's so easy to create a video or audio recording and share it with others.
A3- there's tons of nifty programs , but sometimes what they can record on their iPhones are equally impressive !!
Watch for Q4 coming up in 1-minute with !
A3 is an easy to use animation app
Hey Adam! Still in Thailand? We should connect classes and discuss local signs of
Watch for Q4 coming up in 1-minute with !
Super excited for next week as well Laura. Video & film as art, my passion.
I second that! Me too! Amazing how Ss get into it so fast also! https://t.co/vpSFDcbR0H
A3 Love , , story kit, thinglink, , Love me some app smashing!!
A3: Love using for iOS digital storytelling!
One tool I plan on using is Good way for students in diff. countries to communicate around a series of topics.
All good, glad you made it
A3: Some of our Elem Ss fav to use are Book Creator, Itrailer, basic video recording, stop motion app
True collaboration occurs beyond our classroom, beyond our school https://t.co/KniMNEzaZv
There really is no good excuse anymore for educators not to connect their students w/peers worldwide
A3 Storify, iMovie, WeVideo
another class account here. We do a lot of collaborative posting
Agreed if you're talking schools w/tech and Internet. Still many Ts who would but can't bc of tech, $. https://t.co/GKofMzVhPr
There really is no good excuse anymore for educators not to connect their students w/peers worldwide
helped me to connect with people all over the world. helped me with research initiatives. We first met on Twitter.
YES! Shake my head when cellphones are banned. They are perfect for
Add a subject # https://t.co/lyRdszAj1Q
Driving question for the group: How might we globalize so folks can find partners right here?! Thoughts?
that I have yet to experience
A3: Blogging, vlogs, & Youtube channels to share their multimodal creations were huge with my Ss. Even took us to Sweden!
I met their teacher at conference & she reached out to me
Yep still in Thailand - that sounds like an interesting idea - let's discuss some more
The fear factor is real, Mr. Potter. If you've never done it or seen it done well, the idea can be daunting.
A4 Videoconferencing great way. Have made connections thru traveling, Peace Corps, colleagues, twitter. can help
A3: VSCO is very popular. As well as Flipagram.
A3 Faves are. , GHO, Skype, Google Docs, Voxer, Twitter, Adobe Spark, ... 💜🌍💜
The amount of awesome ideas coming from is exceeding my ability to keep up. Going to have to go back and reread!
A4: Twitter for sure, My are great connectors! Also, Google Communities
A4: Blogging has taken my students to different places. I look forward to more ides
Hope it happens bc I was floored when it did. Now I learn every day from my students on their blogs.
Agreed ... lots a happening with collaboration these days ... & always looking for more https://t.co/vKHENhuIAq
Add a subject # https://t.co/lyRdszAj1Q
Driving question for the group: How might we globalize so folks can find partners right here?! Thoughts?
Invite others in. Leverage social media for learning. Corp. & organizations care about future workforce.
Me too! need to be careful not to do the same things over and over!!
Absolutely, good starting point. How about divisions too? We need more global voices here.
A4: Mostly via buddies & connected blogs.
Oh, you are going to LOVE it Stacy! It is a digital storytelling tool! AMAZING!
I still love good ol' pen pals, Teddy Bear & Holiday Card exchanges, care packages. https://t.co/k86pyZrBkq
Agreed if you're talking schools w/tech and Internet. Still many Ts who would but can't bc of tech, $. https://t.co/GKofMzVhPr
There really is no good excuse anymore for educators not to connect their students w/peers worldwide
It's a great tool for asynchronous discussions that gets around timezone issues
A4: I find global audiences for my students by allowing them to use their own social media to promote their work.
A4: I personally promote my students' work on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat & Instagram. Great tools to celebrate my kids.
A4: I connect my students to speak with experts & specialists in my . Real-world connections & removing myself.
A4: just starting out. Doing a project with . Looking for other ideas
Such an AMAZING resource makes keeping up with so much easier too
Love too! U can even make book into a video! https://t.co/G4TsRpafKK
A3: Some of our Elem Ss fav to use are Book Creator, Itrailer, basic video recording, stop motion app
A4: twitter. So many connections so much info!
Watch for projects to be advertised on Twitter. Sometimes just put student content out there and see what happens!
A4 ePals, GRA, TGC fellows, and anyone I meet who I can rope into my schemes.
A4 I reach out to my PLN via Twitter, Google+ & email.
The Global Education Conference is a great space for connecting live with global audiences in November https://t.co/TR69QGAjT6
A4: I met my partner teacher in Morocco through a friend of a friend. Going on Year 5 of our project.
We will create a transcript following the chat, John! And yes...it is sure fast-paced tonight :)
so true ! I've asked plenty of outside groups for help and got many " yays"
. I've been struggling to join (it's bedtime at my household)! Bummed I'm missing tonight! Love the topic & ideas!
A4: Twitter, communities, conference networking
yes... Where permissions are problems I switch student from subject to director :) self-reg & tech often meet :)
Yes, no-tech and low-tech are important options! 20th Cent ! I did in pre-Internet (1970s and ‘80s).
Q4 reaching out personally on Twitter to my has been key! Also collaborate on ideas on
Q4 reaching out personally on Twitter to my has been key! Also collaborate on ideas on
I always forget Twitter and it truly is my #1 tool for connecting! YES!
Hi Don, first time poster here at . Looking forward to learning from you and the others!
A4- I just ask on Twitter . Nothing tricky about it !
I agree. Working on sending letters to Ss in Taiwan. We did it last year and Ss LOVED real letters.
A4: Youth Hostels, universities exchange programs, World Affairs Councils
Agreed! We have a fan club! Looking forward to seeing Renee at !
Thanks for coming Tom! Great to connect with you. https://t.co/ZfeWFejszY
Hi Don, first time poster here at . Looking forward to learning from you and the others!
If you haven't heard of check them out. Great place to connect young writers
no kidding! We allow students to use their phones at school because they are such a powerful tool
Love as do the Ss! Mix it up every month!!! https://t.co/rA1cjDJbp7
Me too! need to be careful not to do the same things over and over!!
We need more programs like and and - my international connections become my students.
A4 I jumped in to an and connected my ss to Twitter chat w farmers and agriculture professionals. chat 2
love that word "multimodal"
You know it's a good when you get into a side convo and come back to spend five mins trying to FIND question 4 in the feed...
Late to the party, but great topocs being shared! Sarah - HS T leader & curr coordinator from MI!
Watch for Q5 coming up in 1-minute with !
Thank you, thank you, thank you! So appreciate teachers that empower students with tech! https://t.co/wZhJbxILSS
no kidding! We allow students to use their phones at school because they are such a powerful tool
A4: Once Ts see value of connecting their Ss, becomes a new practice. Am slowly seeing a shift of Ts trying it-which is great!
. We've just started a YouTube channel to showcase Ss work too
YES. That's it. We'll be there 3rd week of May. Have been going for many years.
any blog site you recommend? Wanting to start that too!
. Be sure to check for the re-cap later! Some good resources being shared on tonight!
Watch for Q5 coming up in 1-minute with ! This chat tonight is truly spectacular!
Appreciation for Love during ! Thanks !
Right?! I'm blown away. I need a day to review & reflect. https://t.co/bc69w7bRl9
The amount of awesome ideas coming from is exceeding my ability to keep up. Going to have to go back and reread!
Love the notion of "multimodal creations" via https://t.co/k547HbGqsc
A3: Blogging, vlogs, & Youtube channels to share their multimodal creations were huge with my Ss. Even took us to Sweden!
Partner classrooms and Skype-in experts are an authentic audience; good way to get blogs read, videos seen, etc.
A4: 9th sci teacher introduced Ss to iNaturalist. connecting Ss to a science community
A4: I ask my awesome friends at for help, guidance & advice for my students. Always learn from the best!
Welcome, Sarah!!!! Thrilled you are here! Jump right in. Q5 coming up with right about...now :)
A4. How many were participating in today? Lots of good connections there!
check out Threadies. They provide teddy bears to refugee children, could be a connection there.
A4: connect kids via Google Communities, twitter chats for students, or check out on Instagram all student
Great share Shaelynn, thank you! https://t.co/M0joQ9Qjix
If you haven't heard of check them out. Great place to connect young writers
I personally like ! I bet Don has some great recommendations!
"Multimodal" One of my very favorite words! YES!
Big fan of and in the same breath! Thanks, Jen!
in the 1970s! That might have been pre- https://t.co/1xxTZNJ7CU
Yes, no-tech and low-tech are important options! 20th Cent ! I did in pre-Internet (1970s and ‘80s).
A5: iBooks Author, and are three of my favorites.
A5: Again my go tos for my littles:
A4 Have a daughter who travels a lot. Exploit her regularly.
not in this group, unfortunately.
A5: YouTube , blogs, periscope, etc., no walls on our classroom anymore !
We at should be following - lots of overlap!
A4: Ss sharing their stories to has been really exciting! likes & retweets on Twitter are pretty exciting in ele. 1/2
A5: I love for collaborative platforms & classrooms--improved in 2015 and well designed. Includes community!
Love the idea of ss created memes that convey an idea or issue. Deepen the thoughts and post for all!
AMEN! Screaming from the rafters. You are keeping current, not living in the past. https://t.co/qVR6fMxcNT
Thank you, thank you, thank you! So appreciate teachers that empower students with tech! https://t.co/wZhJbxILSS
no kidding! We allow students to use their phones at school because they are such a powerful tool
our celebration was the highlight of my day today!
thanks friends. Technoliteracies is my passion. That, and I'm a word nerd.
. Other great tools are &
My son was over the moon when once liked something we posted. "He's really real mommy!!!" Priceless & connected
A5: just launched a new platform for collaboration! student profiles, shared files, video letters
A5: Almost any Web 2.0-ThingLink, WordPress, Twitter, etc.
A5: Here is an example of a science project platform using digital movies created by a teacher! https://t.co/KY6EhtPyym
A5: so many platforms! snapchat, IG. love when Ss blog. student choice!
Proper use needs to be taught, modeled and encouraged.
, twitter, Youtube channels, video conferencing platforms
Skype for real-time things, blogs for anytime browsing... Would love to hear more ways people are connecting!
We love . My kids learn it in minutes, LOVE it, & its free. Also a great iOS app. https://t.co/BV9VNruccE
any blog site you recommend? Wanting to start that too!
I'm going to go back to the card catalog, inkwells and feathers, and chalk slates. I'm done.
Yes!!!! Amazing resource! They are still taking project proposals till 10/1 https://t.co/uOQT4OCzJU
A4. How many were participating in today? Lots of good connections there!
A5: simple but effective blog, skype, twitter & seizing every opp for my Ss to share their stories!
created by those incredible Iowa students and all student led to promote empathy!
YES! & more often shows greater understanding & insight than a traditional quiz.
Love that the walls are broken down! No limit learning! https://t.co/ljQ11Bahjf
A5: YouTube , blogs, periscope, etc., no walls on our classroom anymore !
A5: Instagram & Snapchat stories have been fun additions to my students' storytelling. Short, simple, but effective
A5: Pick a few platforms to master/maintain. We use & the most. SM blocked so sts use their phones
my students are always using our class - so many uses for it! Yer our school just blocked it :/
To be clear, I wasn't TEACHING then but had an amazing childhood, all pre-tech
I loved (love) the card catalog.
"Seizing every opp for my Ss to share their stories." Gives me goosebumps to my toes! https://t.co/RtsRqUExLS
A5: simple but effective blog, skype, twitter & seizing every opp for my Ss to share their stories!
A5: Twitter, , but also Google tools--as easy to share with global audience as with Ss in class.
Right up until the metal rod came out spilling cards all over.
A5: The 14 elem schools I work with tend to use SeeSaw, Edmodo, Class Dojo, Twitter, YouTube, Padlet, Weebly
Yippee!!! We are Weebly fans!!! hehehehe!
I rec Ts not change platforms constantly; find one that works for yr partner, keep it easy, involve Sts in choosing
A5 Shared Google docs--we often work on slide shows collaboratively.
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A5, Twitter is our goto. for connecting w/ parents/blog. Want to do more with (Need ideas!)
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A5 Any platform that enhances or builds collaboration between Ts and Ss or sustains empathy is the real deal.
Thank you VERY much for making that assumption! Too few characters to explain well…!
Anything that a student creates that has a link can be shared with a global audience. kids love blogs, YouTube, SM, iBooks
this looks interesting - I need to check it out !
Video chats have become so popular for us & have brought some of our favorite professionals to us. https://t.co/p12KG9G06Z
Hate to head out early & will definitely check back but struggling to keep littlest in bed. 😉
Completely blown away with the amazing sharing tonight at ! This community of educators is leading the way!
makes me so excited to go to school tomorrow! You all are AMAZING !
I think I got you started :-) . Is there a video?
we have (collecting dust.) Blogging with was a game changer for us!
I love everything about this tweet! https://t.co/rRRtTxELLq
A5 Any platform that enhances or builds collaboration between Ts and Ss or sustains empathy is the real deal.
That's what we do, but change the app of "artifact creation" & post on the tried and true platforms https://t.co/QWffJ9JYpy
A5: Pick a few platforms to master/maintain. We use & the most. SM blocked so sts use their phones
Checkout for younger learners for safe video reflection,
Weebly is a great fit for teenagers who are creating digital portfolios for college & internships. https://t.co/47fOFAcN9O
we have (collecting dust.) Blogging with was a game changer for us!
A6: Lots of intercultural communication skills are developed w/a audience for student work, incl world languages
Wow!!!!! I think you just expressed how so many of us are feeling right now! LOVE this, Jennifer! https://t.co/wl5yUUGEEJ
makes me so excited to go to school tomorrow! You all are AMAZING !
Thanks, Pal! Grateful to be inspired by you.
A6: too many to count! empathy, communication, global competency!
A6: "What" not as important as "Why" to share sts work. Real-world connections. Students see beyond 4 walls of their school.
A6: Students understand "process" over "product" for their work. However sts work vastly improves when shared.
Well said. https://t.co/MgYuz7pvmn
That's what we do, but change the app of "artifact creation" & post on the tried and true platforms https://t.co/QWffJ9JYpy
A5: Pick a few platforms to master/maintain. We use & the most. SM blocked so sts use their phones
A5: We've had a few classes connect globally with Google Hangout and as mentioned in my A4, Mystery Skype
A6 Ss need to really think about audience. Consider perspective.
A6: empathy & awareness increase , perspectives widen, problems get solved, confidence builds & ethnocentrism decrease
Yes! https://t.co/3WSEMjpfJR
A5 Any platform that enhances or builds collaboration between Ts and Ss or sustains empathy is the real deal.
A6. Empathy, problem solving, critical thinking, diversity, listening, communicating...
A6: Communication Communication Communication. Authentic feedback and greater purpose. True empowerment and S ownership!
A6: Cultural fluency skills
A6 ss ask: who will see this? Then they decide on effort. Reasonable thinking...let's give them more chances to share
Haha have fun with that :-)
so true...a perspective outside of their own too.
THIS. RIGHT. HERE! YES! https://t.co/hvb4zq96A3
A6: Communication Communication Communication. Authentic feedback and greater purpose. True empowerment and S ownership!
A6 Global citizenship & skills, development of intercultural empathy
An audience, or not, always makes students work harder on products. Raises the standards authentically.
A6 can be place 4 critical analysis skills, media lit skills, cross-cult understanding, language skills,humanizing the "other"
Q6 Communication, empathy, responsibility, innovativeness, cultural awareness, digital literacy https://t.co/KU9MKpqWAQ
Oh, excited to jump into this JCT!!! Fantastic!
Q6 empathy, communications, empowerment, believing in yourself, tolerance. Understanding how you are a global citizen.
A6 Empathy. That's the key to making the world better. Everything else is secondary.
A6 Love when Ss learn they have so much in common. "They play that video game!" "They like to cook." Eye opener
A6: Yes to everything I've read AND the lifelong skill of knowing your audience!
A6: Authentic audience - spell/grammar check & clarity of message. Diff perspectives, empathy, diversity. Self culture pride.
Yes to Voxer. Great tool for direct personalized groups. Plus tone goes a long way in someones voice https://t.co/UIraQLguIT
A6:Most important skills for Ss: communication in a global space while maintaining own identity, healthy skeptics, & advocacy!
A6 So important to spell correctly if audience may need to look up the word.
Yes! 😊👏👍 https://t.co/fd2wYhVXTM
A6: Students understand "process" over "product" for their work. However sts work vastly improves when shared.
This is my first experience w/this amazing community & i'm hooked. I am learning a ton!
This is my first experience w/this amazing community & i'm hooked. I am learning a ton!
I just want to retweet EVERY response to Q6 here on !
Language becomes important. Students understand about slang, grammar, spelling, & punctuation. Dont get lost in translation.
A6. Finding the power of their own voice and learning how to use that power.
So many great resources tonight ! Can't wait to put them into action & enjoy this pleasure : https://t.co/ToEU7VZUZG
Wow, , my use of exclamation marks increase 500% when I interact with you!! Thank you for a high-wattage
Yes! Hit the nail on the head!!! 😊👏🌍 https://t.co/sSWJDJXMvz
A6. Empathy, problem solving, critical thinking, diversity, listening, communicating...
Thx all, feel free to generate ideas but students need to vote-needs to be their voices, their project https://t.co/WkOoAwMeKJ
Breaking down cultural barriers or preventing them from forming
Sean you may win tweet of the night. https://t.co/L0XtaKq7qb
A5 Any platform that enhances or builds collaboration between Ts and Ss or sustains empathy is the real deal.
A6: analyzing information. self-confidence through finding their voice. Empathy.
A6: Students need to be taught social media skills. Their voice has the power to reach the world & it should.
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A6: Listening skills cannot be overemphasized
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am the same with you!!!!!! Amazing! :)
Wholeheartedly agree! https://t.co/bmZtfLzjar
A6 Empathy. That's the key to making the world better. Everything else is secondary.
A6: Adding awesomeness to the world, creative confidence, empathy, marketing ethics, overcoming fear of rejection, ⬆️courage
A6 sense of belonging, friendship, creativity, discovery and inclusion
Honored, Don. Grateful for the inspired convo here.
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I love their app, Barefoot World Atlas. I still recommend it often to elementary Ts--awesome.
You just fired me up Jennifer! Thank you for your passion. https://t.co/4pkoTJCEf3
makes me so excited to go to school tomorrow! You all are AMAZING !
I just spoke on this with my students this week. Listening & speaking. Essential areas of communication!
Powerful tool: social media for social good and it needs positive role modeling to begin change.
I totally agree - can't wait to share w/colleagues!
A6: Collaboration, empathy, perspective taking, need to be modelled, taught & then developed https://t.co/GuXS44jew6
A7 1st time with multi-class/multi-country blogging groups. If works, can expand.
I'll have to look at it. I love Google Earth Pro - Desktop version. It's a must
I need to find some PD on teaching listening!
Thank you for pointing out the sense of belonging. Really so important for us to remember this. https://t.co/H4Hy7SKVhD
A6 sense of belonging, friendship, creativity, discovery and inclusion
Along with SM skills, how to harness the power of learning and the value of connec. SM is more than just entertain
Woohooooooo!!!! Makes me smile!!!
A7 Doing cross-cult video-conferencing in social studies methods course for future Ts to learn best"global" practices w/medium
Have to step off this inspiring ! I'm always enriched when I visit this amazing chat. Thanks to & !
A7: Ss-run Twitter Chat later in the year, currently blogging, Google Hangouts w/experts
Students are shocked when I first tell them we are using Twitter in class. They are like, "What?!" https://t.co/ReORP1yHbS
Along with SM skills, how to harness the power of learning and the value of connec. SM is more than just entertain
A7 Want to do a collaborative on skype or whatever the GHO is
A7- more mystery Skypes, students love this & many have never had one yet !
A7: Inspiring Ts to start simple w/ and even doing - both go hand in hand w/ !
You left an indelible mark Sean. Thank you for coming. https://t.co/vGE9w1Piiy
Have to step off this inspiring ! I'm always enriched when I visit this amazing chat. Thanks to & !
I had some worried parents. Wrote 2 page letter to reassure. All but 2 allowing kids to participate.
I was able to go to 6 schools to see kids participating wish I could have hit them all - AWESOME!
A7: Hoping 2 Skype/Google Hangout w an author & hold Twitter chats both in & after school time 2 generate collab discussion
Finishing my book for on how 2 build equitable partnerships. Hoping to contribute to the conversation.
A7: I will continue to learn as a storytelling tool for my students. Thanks for the lessons !
Thanks to you, Sean! You inspire greatness and bring positivity to our world!
A7: Need to reach out for new global connections. My students & I would love to hear from you
Check out I think they have something there. Definitely for Speaking - for students.
Have to send a wave of gratitude to for another inspiring ! you are!
I just did a last week with my Ss and 2nd graders. It was incredible!
Great job moderators. Thanks for the questions ❤️ and resources. Enjoyed the connections tonight!
A7: Continue making connections with all of you awesome educators
My first but not my last. Thank you everyone
Thanks Don! Love showing the amazing work hs journalists are doing.
Thank you! Thanks for participating again! Love having you as part of the PLN!!
dgoble2001 I had some worried parents. Wrote 2 page ltr. All but 2 gave permission for kid to participate.
I know uses and has had great success!
I agree. The authentic feedback piece is something we cannot teach. It must be experienced. https://t.co/pPKCpwpiCd
A6: Communication Communication Communication. Authentic feedback and greater purpose. True empowerment and S ownership!
A7: I´m Harry Potter & David Copperfield: Doing Magic w/out wifi in my classes working asynchronously https://t.co/OzOprfZ4Xb
A7: and my thanks for getting me started on this!!!
Thrilled you were here! Excited to chat at a future , Tim!
A7: Using stream format to practice Twitter type chats and communication skills.
& app are fantastic. You'll love Barefoot Book of Children!
If doing video, make them videographers, & not on screen. Then can participate https://t.co/qfIoJeUZLq
I had some worried parents. Wrote 2 page letter to reassure. All but 2 allowing kids to participate.
I have to go, but thanks for another great !!
connecting you w/ the wonderful kids at in Egypt and at in South Sudan
I have loved learning Snapchat thanks to you. Now need my students to buy in. https://t.co/QjzGagXAMP
So much fun working Snapchat stories at KEMPA this summer. Great lessons and new medium.
A6: collaboration, perspective, sharing of individual identity which creates/weaves a shared collective narrative of humanity
I know Todd has made an impact in the lives of so many! Amazing!
Well said 😊 https://t.co/lEGj7H1nc1
Great job moderators. Thanks for the questions ❤️ and resources. Enjoyed the connections tonight!
Thank you thank you! Would love to learn more about you all. https://t.co/H1bQSxnzMY
connecting you w/ the wonderful kids at in Egypt and at in South Sudan
Great sharing in the chat tonight. See you next time!
Feedback beyond the T is essential. Learning you are AWESOME from a stranger is food for the soul! https://t.co/pNhuSiN8PG
I agree. The authentic feedback piece is something we cannot teach. It must be experienced. https://t.co/pPKCpwpiCd
A6: Communication Communication Communication. Authentic feedback and greater purpose. True empowerment and S ownership!
Thanks Ken!!! Always love chatting with you!
Please help me thank our fantastic guest moderators tonight - and !
Thank you for joining us tonight on . Be sure to grow your & follow all of tonight’s chat participants!
A7: Instagram and Twitter sports highlight videos using the action-reaction tech
and the other moderators, thank you! I have found my people all in one place! See you next time!
A7 using solar powered technology & mobile tech to bring to children in hard to reach areas & w/ disabilties
and other green screen, , to name 3.
Especially when it may not come from your own building. The beauty of social media. https://t.co/PCm6v8TFsK
Feedback beyond the T is essential. Learning you are AWESOME from a stranger is food for the soul! https://t.co/pNhuSiN8PG
I agree. The authentic feedback piece is something we cannot teach. It must be experienced. https://t.co/pPKCpwpiCd
A6: Communication Communication Communication. Authentic feedback and greater purpose. True empowerment and S ownership!
Many thanks to & for welcoming us to guest moderate tonight on !
A7 Watch this space! As a result of this chat & I hope to connect classes to discuss local signs of
