#worldgeochat Archive

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Is that Sea World??? #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoSpiegs, @googleearth

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to Season 4 of #worldgeochat! So excited to catch up & talk about how we recharged! Who are you, where are you, & what do you do?

participatechat Aug 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #worldgeochat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/yNVPLpJlqY

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT

One step ahead of you! #worldgeochat

In reply to @classroomtools, @googleearth

6thgradersrule Aug 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT

TIME!!! Welcome back to #WorldGeoChat where you'll learn a little more about me as teachers work together to make the world better.

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

We're ready to get the 4th Season of #worldgeochat started! Join us at the top of the hour!

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT

WELCOME BACK #WORLDGEOCHAT!! Sam here from MA and 7th grade world geography! BEST PLN EVER!!! (Can you tell my excitement?!)

classroomtools Aug 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Hello #worldgeochat, this is Bill Chapman, a retired secondary social studies teacher, checking in from Berkeley, CA.

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Ed, 7th grade geography teacher in the suburbs of Chicago. Excited for a new year of #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:01 PM EDT

I'm Chris from suburban Chicago. 7th grade Global Studies (new course name) One of the 5 #worldgeochat moderators!

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:01 PM EDT

YAY! Welcome back, Bill! It's wonderful to have you here! #worldgeochat

In reply to @classroomtools

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#worldgeochat Jessica from suburban Chicago, ELA Instructional Specialist!

madisonteacher Aug 29 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Joe Schmidt - Maine - Social Studies loves and fan of all my #worldgeochat peeps!

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hi, friends! Mary-Owen from #growMaury in Tennessee! World History teacher, but ❤️ geography! #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hi Bill! I hope you had a great summer! #worldgeochat

In reply to @classroomtools

goodglobalcitiz Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hey #worldgeochat I'm the director/founder of @projectexplorer - globally focused video content for Ts & Ss. https://t.co/REYsUXuaeF

le_reitz Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Ellie from Illinois! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Always glad to have you here Bill! #worldgeochat

In reply to @classroomtools

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Pete here (usually from Maine but in Boston tonight!) One of your co-mods for #worldgeochat. I like Google Earth ;p

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hey #worldgeochat I'm Penny from Virginia-- World geography and APHG teacher

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Welcome back to you and @MsHolmesTeach, and welcome to our new friend @madisonteacher!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @MsHolmesTeach, @madisonteacher

GeoJo22 Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Joanne from Lee's Summit, Missouri! Back at school almost two weeks. Excited for the new year! #worldgeochat

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi friend! #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Glad you're here! How's the new job Jessica? #worldgeochat

In reply to @storiestoldinsf

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hello, neighbor! #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77

geteach Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Life has returned to normal with #worldgeochat here in Austin. HS Social Studies Teacher.

classroomtools Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

So far, so good. I'm retired and nearly another month of summer left here. #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

PENNY! So wonderful to have you, @le_reitz and @goodglobalcitiz back with us for #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoPenny, @le_reitz, @goodglobalcitiz

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Stay connected to #worldgeochat - follow our blog https://t.co/9Z73jbLuFz & FB page https://t.co/l2Hv7ECdV4!

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A few #worldgeochat reminders.

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi Joe! Hope things are good in Maine! #worldgeochat

In reply to @madisonteacher

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Sam! Missed you, twitter twin! #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville

TeacherRunner42 Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Good evening #worldgeochat Michael from Columbus Ohio. Middle grades teacher checking in

bohndrake Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi again everyone ! Emily from nj , World history.i'm on the road from our last summer trip but I'll catch up on these later #WorldGeoChat

classroomtools Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Thanks Chris! #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75

Evo_Explorer Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Cheers from Texas -- I'm John - a 28 year middle school Bio teacher who sees geography as central to understanding Biology #worldgeochat

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Wow... I'm already falling behind the feed. #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Good evening! #worldgeochat Laura from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. I teach grade 8 language arts, visual arts, history and geography

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

My fellow Q-Bar flunkee! Welcome in - maybe we can reunite with @caranowou @GeoSpiegs & @jedikermit! #worldgeochat

In reply to @madisonteacher, @caranowou, @GeoSpiegs, @jedikermit

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi Jessica! How is the new role going? So exciting! #worldgeochat

In reply to @storiestoldinsf

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

:) Great! We seriously need to get into your classrooms to observe while we work our way through writing SS curr! @ecasey77 #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75, @ecasey77

classroomtools Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Thanks Sam! #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Missed you tremendously, Twitter Twin! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsHolmesTeach

6thgradersrule Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi everyone!! I'm Sara. I'm from Austin. 6th gr World Cultures and 8th gr US history! I like random things, Kale, and #WorldGeoChat friends

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Gold stars are cued up and ready! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsHolmesTeach

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi, Google buddy! #worldgeochat

In reply to @geteach

NatGeoEducation Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

It's c/s from NG in DC! I manage online editorial content. Also, Babylonian trigonometry. As you do. #worldgeochat https://t.co/1vQ5cTZaKv

In reply to @cheffernan75

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A few more #worldgeochat reminders

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi Joanne! This is the start of our 3rd week! The summer flew by! #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoJo22

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT

They didn't like my shoes... #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75, @madisonteacher, @caranowou, @jedikermit

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT

I'm only here for the gold stars. 😉 #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Congrats on a great day Jenny! I don't have the video to cue up! #worldgeochat :(

In reply to @goodglobalcitiz, @projectexplorer

geteach Aug 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hey friend #worldgeochat

In reply to @storiestoldinsf

ReinkeKristi Aug 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Kristi from North Dakota! 7th grader World Geo T! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi Ellie! Always glad you're with us in #worldgeochat!

In reply to @le_reitz

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Welcome back to you, @bohndrake, and @TeacherRunner42 to #worldgeochat! Also, welcome to our new friend @Evo_Explorer

In reply to @MsIppolito, @bohndrake, @TeacherRunner42, @Evo_Explorer

MsTurner1027 Aug 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hey everyone! Kayla from Raleigh NC. Currently teaching high school #APUSH and Civics #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi Sara! How are things in your area of Texas? #worldgeochat

In reply to @6thgradersrule

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Loving it! How has your year started off?? #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:05 PM EDT

CARYL-SUE!!!! So awesome to see you here tonight!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @NatGeoEducation, @cheffernan75

LuvTching Aug 29 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Frances 6th World Cultures teacher from North Texas. #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:05 PM EDT

That would be AMAZING! I know Chris and I are game! #worldgeochat

In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @cheffernan75

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Joe! We have to meet up! #worldgeochat I'll message you

In reply to @madisonteacher, @ecasey77

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Gold star for the honesty!! ;) #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @cheffernan75

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Yes! I'm starting off strong. #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville, @cheffernan75

Evo_Explorer Aug 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Thanks! Great To be here & get to meet & explore with the cool Ts of #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville, @MsIppolito, @bohndrake, @TeacherRunner42

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT

So awesome to see you and @ReinkeKristi back for our first #worldgeochat of the season!

In reply to @MsTurner1027, @ReinkeKristi

CoachHenkel Aug 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Not going to make it tonight! Hope all of you are off to a great start to the school year! #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT

It has been great. New years are always exciting. My sleep schedule though is lacking! #worldgeochat

In reply to @storiestoldinsf

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hello Joanne, Josh, Michael, Emily, Laura, Sara, Caryl-Sue, Kristi, Kayla, Frances, John & everyone else I'm missing in #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1 What did you do this summer to recharge? #worldgeochat

NatGeoEducation Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

So glad you're here, John! Evolution goes hand-in-hand with geograpy! #worldgeochat

In reply to @Evo_Explorer

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

excellent!!! bio and geo go nicely together. #worldgeochat hope you're out of harm's way in Texas.

In reply to @Evo_Explorer

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Welcome in! #worldgeochat

In reply to @Evo_Explorer, @SamMandeville, @MsIppolito, @bohndrake, @TeacherRunner42

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77, @cheffernan75

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi Kayla! I hope you had a great summer! Glad you could join in tonight! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsTurner1027

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hope the new school is treating you right! #worldgeochat

In reply to @CoachHenkel

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

woot woot #worldgeochat

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

PENNY! So wonderful to have you, @le_reitz and @goodglobalcitiz back with us for #worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoPenny, @le_reitz, @goodglobalcitiz

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Never enough coffee! #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77

caranowou Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Ken from Western Oregon University checking in. Glad to see #worldgeochat is back!

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

First day of school with the kiddies back was today! Exhausting, but oh so worth it. They were AWESOME today! #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hope things are going well Kelly! Catch us next week. You know where to find us! #worldgeochat

In reply to @CoachHenkel

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q1 RT #worldgeochat What did you do this summer to recharge?

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1 What did you do this summer to recharge? #worldgeochat

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

RT Q1 #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1 What did you do this summer to recharge? #worldgeochat

classroomtools Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hi Ken, hope your summer has gone well. #worldgeochat

In reply to @caranowou

ReinkeKristi Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 Sat at our lake cabin and drank wine! Ha. #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hi Penny! Hope you had a great summer! #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoPenny, @Evo_Explorer

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: I went to NCGE17 and met the #worldgeochat moderators in REAL LIFE!

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Happy first day! We're at day 20...and it was rough. This middle school teacher needed nap time. #sotired #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville

LuvTching Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: 3 week road trip w/ the fam. #worldgeochat

MsTurner1027 Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: I read a lot for pleasure, and spent a couple of days in Boone for a friend's weedding with some awesome people #worldgeochat

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: I was the definition of a summer bum. Didn't do much, but relaxed by the lake and read as much as possible #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: Lots of family time, trips to Florida & New York city, extra miles running, & lots of relaxing reading w/ coffee in hand #worldgeochat

WeirMB Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#worldgeochat Merri in SoCal will be joining later looking forward to a great year!! 🌎🌍🌏

geteach Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 Brushed up on a little kml/Google Earth #worldgeochat

mrterborg Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#worldgeochat

In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @ecasey77

ArcangelAlvarad Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Evo_Explorer So glad you're here, John! Evolution goes hand-in-hand with geograpy! #worldgeochat https://t.co/ybMkMqXqAb

le_reitz Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q1. Hung out with my babies. Always motivation to work harder and be a better teacher #worldgeochat

TeacherRunner42 Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 worked at an outdoor adventure camp. High ropes climbing walls, adventure! #worldgeochat

madisonteacher Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

I attended my first @NCGE1915 conf and met the #worldgeochat crew. Life changing experience for every hour of the day and night!

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1 What did you do this summer to recharge? #worldgeochat

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Read A LOT of books and took A LOT of naps. #NaptimeIsTheBestTime #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1 What did you do this summer to recharge? #worldgeochat

Evo_Explorer Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

They DO go hand in hand in a BIG way! Things here in Dallas are dry - did a class skype with a Houston ISD teacher today #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoPenny

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 TRAVEL!!!!!!!!!!!! #worldgeochat i spoke at 2 different conferences and road tripped both times!! #rechargeyourselfwithtravel

In reply to @SamMandeville

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: Took our boys up north to Traverse City, MI--saw the @SleepingBearNPS--amazing!! #worldgeochat

goodglobalcitiz Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: Spent the summer in Europe - Amsterdam, Berlin, Ljubljana, Vienna, London, Devon, Cornwall. #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Wait - @patty_psepp is lurking in #worldgeochat!!!

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

true story #worldgeochat

In reply to @mrterborg, @storiestoldinsf, @ecasey77

caranowou Aug 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 Took Ts to Chile for a few weeks. Traveled the US. Got refused entrance at Q-Bar in Albuquerque w/ fellow Ts from #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Nice! Time at the lake is always wonderful! #worldgeochat

In reply to @ReinkeKristi

ArcangelAlvarad Aug 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Evo_Explorer So glad you're here, John! Evolution goes hand-in-hand with geograpy! #worldgeochat https://t.co/ybMkMqXqAb

TeacherRunner42 Aug 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Where abouts? #worldgeochat

In reply to @LuvTching

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: #worldgeochat moderators got together for the NCGE conference in NM this summer! Met for first time in REAL LIFE!

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Read anything good? I'm always looking for new recommendations! #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville

mrconrad_lhs Aug 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: spent time on the tennis court but also reinvented aspects of my class to help gamify it! #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

You too, @le_reitz! #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77, @cheffernan75, @le_reitz

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Looks like so much fun Jessica! I will have to take my 2 kids there! #worldgeochat

In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @SleepingBearNPS

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

RT Q1 What did you do this summer to recharge? #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

NCGE rocked!!!!! @NCGE1915 #worldgeochat

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: I went to NCGE17 and met the #worldgeochat moderators in REAL LIFE!

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Best conference EVER! #worldgeochat crew!

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: #worldgeochat moderators got together for the NCGE conference in NM this summer! Met for first time in REAL LIFE!

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

That's the life! #worldgeochat

In reply to @ReinkeKristi

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 I think my biggest recharge was hanging out w/ #worldgeochat peeps & @jedikermit at #geoedu17. So much inspiration there!

vicpasquantonio Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Vicky, prev 7-12 social studies T and now education editor at PBS NewsHour & teacher resource site @NewsHourExtra So psyched #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Refugee was AMAZING! A must read for social studies teachers! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @SamMandeville

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

thanks, yes!! lots of travel.... awesome! #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77, @Evo_Explorer

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Yasss #worldgeochat

In reply to @mrterborg, @ecasey77

GeoJo22 Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Someone say gold star? #worldgeochat

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Let's talk gamification sometime! I really want to implement in my classroom. #worldgeochat

In reply to @mrconrad_lhs, @cheffernan75

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Nap time is hard to argue with! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsHolmesTeach

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

I am BEYOND jealous! Loved all your posts! #worldgeochat

In reply to @goodglobalcitiz

classroomtools Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Hi Vicky! #worldgeochat

In reply to @vicpasquantonio, @NewsHourExtra

MsIppolito Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Did some travelling to Domincan Republic, Montreal Quebec and Ellicotville, New york but I am still off till Jan (mat leave) #worldgeochat

caranowou Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1B Oh, technically, I'm still on summer break for about 3 1/2 more weeks in Oregon!! #worldgeochat

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I'm currently reading that!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77, @MsHolmesTeach

NatGeoEducation Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 Updated 3 encyclopedic entries—GIS, keystone species, and following a reader complaint, yurt. #worldgeochat https://t.co/NUshsoWwyO

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I just finished that on Sunday! (will tweet it soon...) AMAZING! #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77, @SamMandeville

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Very cool! Any examples? Do you have a theme for your gamification? #worldgeochat

In reply to @mrconrad_lhs, @cheffernan75

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

How is it possible you have more to learn with kml??? #worldgeochat

In reply to @geteach

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Awesome people make everything better! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsTurner1027

JohnHonish Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

John Honish, Beloit, WI 7th gr geography 8th gr US History coming in fashionably late #worldgeochat

bohndrake Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: didn't check my work email #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Me too! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @mrconrad_lhs, @cheffernan75

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Who'd have thought that you did some work in Google Earth? ;) #worldgeochat

In reply to @geteach

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

And a White Sox game with me! #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77

TeacherRunner42 Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I had the privilege of meeting @jedikermit at amle. Such an amazing educator! #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75, @jedikermit, @jedikermit

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Hi Vicky! So happy to have you with us for #worldgeochat

In reply to @vicpasquantonio, @NewsHourExtra

mrconrad_lhs Aug 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

certainly. i'm using parts of @playfanschool to keep track of points and promote an environment of continual learning! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @cheffernan75, @playfanschool

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Welcome Vicky! I hope you are doing well! #worldgeochat

In reply to @vicpasquantonio, @NewsHourExtra

TeacherRunner42 Aug 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

At all????? #worldgeochat

In reply to @bohndrake

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I want to add MORE! I'd love to be part of the convo, if possible :) #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @mrconrad_lhs, @cheffernan75

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Unbelievable sights! #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77, @SleepingBearNPS

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Don't tell him that. His head is too big already. He's servicable at best. #worldgeochat

In reply to @TeacherRunner42, @jedikermit

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

my sister's in Arlington. she's helping bring up relocated Houstonites. #staydafe #worldgeochat

In reply to @Evo_Explorer

Evo_Explorer Aug 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1 #worldgeochat -- I spent lots of time on m y travels taking #Nature photos for my website & Ss to learn from!

In reply to @GeoSpiegs

tsocko Aug 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Hi #worldgeochat! School starts tomorrow am but didn't want to miss you all!

madisonteacher Aug 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Can't believe @JohnHonish is in the house for #worldgeochat He would have fit in perfectly @NCGE1915 and prob been ok'd for the Q.

JohnHonish Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

John Honish, Beloit, WI 7th gr geography 8th gr US History coming in fashionably late #worldgeochat

LFU_MissCox Aug 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Sorry I'm joining #worldgeochat a bit late ... had to take care of a couple of things around the house!

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Great to see you, John! #worldgeochat

In reply to @JohnHonish

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Finally made it to #worldgeochat! Can't wait to catch up with everyone.

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

That is a great feeling. Cleaning it later... not as much! #worldgeochat

In reply to @bohndrake

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Absolutely! Will they feed into your building? #worldgeochat

In reply to @le_reitz

GeoJo22 Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1 Vacay! I also read both professional books & books for pleasure, though not sure that's right word for The Handmaid's Tale. #worldgeochat

mrconrad_lhs Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

i'm using @playfanschool as a base & then expanding into @Schoology. competition this year will be based more on competencies. #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77, @cheffernan75, @playfanschool, @Schoology

JohnHonish Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1 trained for/competed in 3 triathlons in August, much improved from 2016 but running form needs improvement next year 😂#worldgeochat

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

always welcome..... any time!!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @LFU_MissCox

ArcangelAlvarad Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1 Updated 3 encyclopedic entries—GIS, keystone species, and following a reader complaint, yurt. #worldgeochat https://t.co/odrmdPjYRM

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Welcome John! So glad you could join in tonight! #worldgeochat

In reply to @JohnHonish

TeacherRunner42 Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Filled with Legos is not too big :) #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75, @jedikermit

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Yes, yes, yes #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 I think my biggest recharge was hanging out w/ #worldgeochat peeps & @jedikermit at #geoedu17. So much inspiration there!

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

So happy to have you here, Tracy!! Our first day back with the kiddies was today, so I feel ya! #worldgeochat

In reply to @tsocko

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

No problem Ashley! Glad you could join in! #worldgeochat

In reply to @LFU_MissCox

kennethcdavis Aug 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Hi all -an #sschat regular dipping my toes in here #worldgeochat- from small island at the center of the world

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT

ASHLEY!!!! Speaking of gamification, this gal is on top of it! #worldgeochat

In reply to @LFU_MissCox

TeacherRunner42 Aug 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Congrats!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @JohnHonish

geteach Aug 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1 Updated https://t.co/ytem4mnid2 with latest CIA Factbook data. I am sure CIA will update to July 2017 next month:) #worldgeochat

NatGeoEducation Aug 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Just read "Killers of the Flower Moon", about the Osage murders of the 1920s. Fascinating, shocking, relevant, geographic. #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @SamMandeville

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Cool! We will be holding our first @playfanschool draft in 2 weeks! Can't wait! #worldgeochat

In reply to @mrconrad_lhs, @cheffernan75, @playfanschool, @Schoology, @playfanschool

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I've been doing some Tris as well! #worldgeochat

In reply to @JohnHonish

tsocko Aug 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1: Spent time w/ my family & had privilege of being in DC in July as part of @HolocaustMuseum Teacher Fellow program. #worldgeochat

bohndrake Aug 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Oh please. I still have unchecked work emails from 2005. My in box is as cluttered as my desk #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT

On my list! #worldgeochat @npr had a fabulous segment!

In reply to @NatGeoEducation, @MsHolmesTeach, @SamMandeville, @NPR

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q2 is about to go out and I'm 5 minutes behind on Q1! #worldgeochat

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I'd love to learn more about this!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @tsocko, @HolocaustMuseum

Evo_Explorer Aug 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT

How awesome of her -- -Our school is looking at how we can take in Ss from Houston - we took in a dozen from Katrina in 2005 #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoPenny

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Thats incredible John! #worldgeochat

In reply to @JohnHonish

le_reitz Aug 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Yahoo! Using it tommorrow in class. You're my hero. #worldgeochat

In reply to @geteach

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT

2005?? That hurts my semi-organized heart. #worldgeochat

In reply to @bohndrake, @ecasey77

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT

YUP!!!!! So behind, but loving reading everyone's recharging activities #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75

GeoJo22 Aug 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@jedikermit is coming to KC in February for MCSS. Maybe he'll hang out with me! #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75, @jedikermit, @jedikermit

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2 If you were asked to share at a faculty meeting your best PD of the summer, what would you share? #worldgeochat

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

You should use https://t.co/K3CIEV97V2 in your #geography classroom #worldgeochat

geteach Aug 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1 Updated https://t.co/ytem4mnid2 with latest CIA Factbook data. I am sure CIA will update to July 2017 next month:) #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

AND I NEVER DID YOUR FLIP GRID!! FACEPALM #worldgeochat

In reply to @tsocko

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

So glad you're here Jen! #worldgeochat

In reply to @jmgarner2003

LFU_MissCox Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: hands down ... ISTE!! That Google Earth wall still has me in awe! #worldgeochat

madisonteacher Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

National Geographic Conference where I met the #worldgeochat crew in person and made dreams come true! #psmaineisawesome

In reply to @JohnHonish, @NCGE1915

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

That sounds like an awesome experience. #worldgeochat

In reply to @tsocko, @HolocaustMuseum

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

That is awesome! We seem to have similar organization systems! :) #worldgeochat

In reply to @bohndrake

mrterborg Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I just deleted over 10K emails this summer......#worldgeochat

In reply to @bohndrake, @ecasey77

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

No but I've heard of it. I want to go #worldgeochat

In reply to @tsocko, @HolocaustMuseum

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT

RT Q2 #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2 If you were asked to share at a faculty meeting your best PD of the summer, what would you share? #worldgeochat

CHuckeba Aug 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Joining in late. Celaina from Houston. Only in for a bit before kid bedtime. 😀 #worldgeochat

mrterborg Aug 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT

And you didn't let me know you were in town ... :) (Hope you enjoyed it) #worldgeochat

In reply to @tsocko, @HolocaustMuseum

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I need to try Flipgrid this school year. Definitely on my too try list! #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75, @tsocko

tsocko Aug 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Never too late my friend! Please share! Using with my class next week so still time! Here it is: https://t.co/bFMfBoIajg #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75

Evo_Explorer Aug 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 #worldgeochat -- I started creating A PD that focuses on getting Ts to teach more about the People who influenced evolutionary thinking

In reply to @cheffernan75

GeoJo22 Aug 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 Loved our book club for Play Like a Pirate. We need that at my school. #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Loved meeting you too. #worldgeochat

In reply to @madisonteacher, @JohnHonish, @NCGE1915

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: Mine is pretty obvious! Presenting with the #worldgeochat crew about social media AND my own presentation on #mysteryskype! Wahoooo

In reply to @cheffernan75

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Self-guided, but finally finished ready The Third Teacher about classroom/school environments. #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2 If you were asked to share at a faculty meeting your best PD of the summer, what would you share? #worldgeochat

classroomtools Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Welcome. Hope you are high and dry. #worldgeochat

In reply to @CHuckeba

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 besides chatting with #worldgeochat at NCGE??? :) Probably the APHG reading in Cincinnati. Some of the PD we can do!

In reply to @cheffernan75

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 Not trying to suck up for our friends at @NatGeoEducation - but the Geo Inquiry stuff is AMAZING!!! #worldgeochat

caranowou Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 Too many this summer to limit to one! Chile Institute conference, map conference ran in Portland, OR, & NCGE conference #worldgeochat

Evo_Explorer Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Welcome to #worldgeochat & hoping you're dry -- thoughts with you from here in Dallas!

In reply to @CHuckeba

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

That's a pretty satisfying feeling, I must admit! #worldgeochat

In reply to @mrterborg, @bohndrake, @ecasey77

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: The #worldgeochat book study on Play Like A Pirate was awesome! We will have to do that again! #worldgeochat

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: Best PD was getting out and learning more about what our National Parks @NatlParkService have to offer! #worldgeochat

tsocko Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Belfer is free & you can apply for scholarship so travel is covered. I went to Belfer last summer and then applied for MTF. #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville, @HolocaustMuseum

madisonteacher Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 - Best I attended was @NCGE1915 hands down. Best I presented was prob my #inquiry #forum road show across Maine! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2 If you were asked to share at a faculty meeting your best PD of the summer, what would you share? #worldgeochat

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

4 sprints. Olympic next year (maybe a half ironman as well...) #worldgeochat

In reply to @JohnHonish

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Are you still doing ok in your part of town? #worldgeochat

In reply to @CHuckeba

LuvTching Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 it would actually be from last summer. Visiting the Dachau Memorial was best learning experience ever. #worldgeochat

NatGeoEducation Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Helloo, Houston! Glad to hear you're safe and dry enough to #worldgeochat.

In reply to @CHuckeba

GeoJo22 Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I have an older copy of that book. Fascinating. #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsHolmesTeach

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

RT Q2 #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2 If you were asked to share at a faculty meeting your best PD of the summer, what would you share? #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Does self directed PD count? These two books are soooo awesome as you all know the one below #worldgeochat

CHuckeba Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Same here! Trying to think of a way to integrate it for my virtual school Human Geo students. #WorldGeoChat

In reply to @ecasey77, @cheffernan75, @tsocko

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 I also loved Rebooting Social Studies by @mrgregmilo and Shift This by @JoyKirr I highly recommend them both! #worldgeochat

mrterborg Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

It was. Very. #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville, @bohndrake, @ecasey77

tsocko Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

So incredibly easy and awesome. Kids love it. Please share on mine to check out how simple it is! https://t.co/bFMfBoIajg #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77, @cheffernan75

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Agreed! Working on rethinking my classroom design after reading. #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoJo22

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

What is your favorite NP? #worldgeochat

In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @NatlParkService

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I've shared it with a colleague at my school - he LOVED it! But again, don't tell @jedikermit #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoJo22, @jedikermit

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

GAHHHH I may try it out with one class and see how it goes #worldgeochat

In reply to @LFU_MissCox

GeoJo22 Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Welcome! #worldgeochat

In reply to @kennethcdavis

MsIppolito Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Would love some PD on this #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77, @cheffernan75, @tsocko

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

That is a jammed packed summer Ken! #worldgeochat

In reply to @caranowou

tsocko Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I'll be back next summer! But it is an awesomely packed week. #worldgeochat

In reply to @mrterborg, @HolocaustMuseum

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Teachers can always benefit from self directed PD!!! I'd even add in tweeting for #worldgeochat ;)

MsIppolito Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Does self directed PD count? These two books are soooo awesome as you all know the one below #worldgeochat

ErikaLowery Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@GeoPenny Cincy is a great place to learn and improve student learning 🌎🌍👍#worldgeochat

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 besides chatting with #worldgeochat at NCGE??? :) Probably the APHG reading in Cincinnati. Some of the PD we can do!
In reply to @cheffernan75

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Agreed! #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75, @NatGeoEducation

MsTurner1027 Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2: I went to a PD from the North Carolina Geographic Alliance #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

yes it is!!!!!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @ErikaLowery

mrterborg Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I was in Boston this summer for a class on Early Childhood Tech @TuftsECT @TuftsDevTech #worldgeochat

In reply to @caranowou, @TuftsECT, @TuftsDevTech

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Have you signed up for an inservice? Or did you already get it? https://t.co/DEz3R2j4dm #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75, @NatGeoEducation

NatGeoEducation Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

It IS! #worldgeochat https://t.co/4nZbgbE4Gb

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 Not trying to suck up for our friends at @NatGeoEducation - but the Geo Inquiry stuff is AMAZING!!! #worldgeochat

LFU_MissCox Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

we're learning as we go along ... it's very organic rn bc I'm learning alongside the Ss, but it's AWESOME! #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville

bohndrake Aug 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: going to national parks with my kiddos to fill out their passports. Hands on historical experiences can't be best #worldgeochat

6thgradersrule Aug 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#worldgeochat #SummerRecharge and #DisneyWorld and #BecomeAPirate

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing those slides with me! You're a good friend. Or an adequate one. #worldgeochat

In reply to @madisonteacher, @NCGE1915

caranowou Aug 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT

It's been fun, though!! And, best of all, out here summer isn't over for a few more weeks :) #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77

JohnHonish Aug 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 focused more on the personal recharging than professional development but starting on the @WCSS1 board is probably mine #worldgeochat

geographylady Aug 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT

1m A2 I shared @jmgarner2003 's presentation on Centers from @NCGE1915 #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I can't wait to read Disrupting Thinking! I heard it is fantastic! #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoPenny

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I just love the challenges you created! You should make a list and share with folks ;) #worldgeochat

In reply to @LFU_MissCox

tsocko Aug 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Flipgrid is super easy to use. Happy to help you if you need it. #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsIppolito, @ecasey77, @cheffernan75

madisonteacher Aug 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Agreed! Seconded and so moved! #worldgeochat

NatGeoEducation Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT
It IS! #worldgeochat https://t.co/4nZbgbE4Gb
- cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT
  
  A2 Not trying to suck up for our friends at @NatGeoEducation - but the Geo Inquiry stuff is AMAZING!!! #worldgeochat

Evo_Explorer Aug 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Loved visiting CO & UT Nat Parks with my Granddaughter -- the Jr Ranger program was a blast! #worldgeochat

In reply to @bohndrake

mrterborg Aug 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I've thought about applying. They've dissuaded me as I'm in elementary school right now. #worldgeochat

In reply to @tsocko, @HolocaustMuseum

CHuckeba Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

We are lucky! One street over was evacuated. We barely stayed dry. Just a few roof leaks. Thanks everyone for checking! #worldgeochat

classroomtools Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Welcome. Hope you are high and dry. #worldgeochat
In reply to @CHuckeba

LScumpieru Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#worldgeochat: Noticed many were wondering about @flipgrid. Think of using it when you would want to hear Ss voice and thinking.

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Oh, you know I did. :) #worldgeochat

In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @NatGeoEducation

mrterborg Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Also check out @FordsEdu programs #worldgeochat

In reply to @tsocko, @HolocaustMuseum, @FordsEdu

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Thanks so much for sharing Tracy! #worldgeochat

tsocko Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

So incredibly easy and awesome. Kids love it. Please share on mine to check out how simple it is! https://t.co/bFMfBoIajg #worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @cheffernan75

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

yeah! Hope it worked out well for you #worldgeochat

In reply to @geographylady, @NCGE1915

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Have you run into parent permission issues with FlipGrid? Floated using it with my classes, and some parents said no. #worldgeochat

In reply to @tsocko, @MsIppolito, @ecasey77, @cheffernan75

le_reitz Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2. Continuing to understand positive impact of PLCs and PLNs along with investigating Global Goals https://t.co/sE3sz2I7UE #worldgeochat

geteach Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 Google Geo Teachers Institute #cagti17. Might be super biased here, but I truly enjoyed learning from all who attended. #worldgeochat

kennethcdavis Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

My highlight was 9/11 Tribute Museum- a must if in NYC https://t.co/KSqWrIEP4Q also lots of online tools #worldgeochat

LFU_MissCox Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I'll be posting them each week ... also, I'm going to share the playlists that the Ss created. They blew me away! #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@SleepingBearNPS ! #worldgeochat #FindYourPark

In reply to @GeoSpiegs, @NatlParkService, @SleepingBearNPS

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Welcome Kenneth! My son stole my copy of your book! #worldgeochat

In reply to @kennethcdavis

classroomtools Aug 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Hi Ken! #worldgeochat

In reply to @kennethcdavis

ArcangelAlvarad Aug 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT

CHuckeba Helloo, Houston! Glad to hear you're safe and dry enough to #worldgeochat.

ArcangelAlvarad Aug 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT

It IS! #worldgeochat https://t.co/fT1FgMGZyK https://t.co/ZRA9QDnGEU

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 Not trying to suck up for our friends at @NatGeoEducation - but the Geo Inquiry stuff is AMAZING!!! #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT

We all did the first training at NCGE. Fell in love with it! #worldgeochat

In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @cheffernan75, @NatGeoEducation

kttasch Aug 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT

we talk about becoming #globalcitizens daily and the #communitymeeting for CERTAIN helps us get there! #worldgeochat #6thchat

In reply to @MsREThomas

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Yup. 4yr and 2yr. I was placing top three in sprint distance so I might just stay there. I like sprinting.... #worldgeochat

In reply to @JohnHonish

6thgradersrule Aug 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#worldgeochat A2: best summer PD. District had 2 days. @Missgeethang was awesome! Learned so much from many great teacher leaders in Hutto.

tsocko Aug 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

What age? You can password protect so closed to classroom community & moderate comments. This often makes Ps more comfortable. #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @MsIppolito, @ecasey77, @cheffernan75

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@AcadiaNPS FTW! #worldgeochat

In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @NatlParkService, @SleepingBearNPS, @AcadiaNPS

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

welcome!!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @Map_Addict

ErikaLowery Aug 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2 attending @NCSSNetwork summer legislative initiative was great PD-promoting the relevance&importance of all Social Studies #WorldGeoChat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

That's awesome! I did Centers to start the year thanks to Jen! #worldgeochat https://t.co/gNQoeSMEuh

In reply to @geographylady, @jmgarner2003, @NCGE1915

LScumpieru Aug 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#worldgeochat: Use LISASCUMPIERU code for @flipgrid until Sept. 30th to try Flipgrid Classroom. Some ideas too:https://t.co/aH1LO6o87s

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Sooooooo behind for #worldgeochat. It looks like everyone did some awesome PD work, both self-guided and through conferencing!

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q3 is coming in 2 minutes. And I'm trying to catch up to the rest of #worldgeochat!

GetSoundsAround Aug 29 @ 9:26 PM EDT

How can I get to live in Bermuda! #worldgeochat

In reply to @Map_Addict

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:26 PM EDT

7th grade. I did have it password protected and sent info home, and still no. No reasoning given but I assume privacy. #worldgeochat

In reply to @tsocko, @MsIppolito, @ecasey77, @cheffernan75

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Yes! I can't wait to start working with these with our students! #worldgeochat

le_reitz Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2. Continuing to understand positive impact of PLCs and PLNs along with investigating Global Goals https://t.co/sE3sz2I7UE #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A very timely discussion. #worldgeochat

In reply to @ErikaLowery, @NCSSNetwork

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Welcome back in! Glad you've come home to #worldgeochat!!!

In reply to @Map_Addict

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q3 What new idea are most excited to implement in your classes this year? #worldgeochat

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I may try again in a few weeks once parents are more comfortable with me (no was given on day 2). #worldgeochat

In reply to @tsocko, @MsIppolito, @ecasey77, @cheffernan75

geteach Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

NCGE is awesome. My site received an award from them fiveish years ago. Great conference! #worldgeochat

In reply to @jmgarner2003, @storiestoldinsf, @cheffernan75, @NatGeoEducation

madisonteacher Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I will vouch for @NCGE1915 and #worldgeochat and anything else you need! Showed your "Gangham Style" video in one of my PDs this summer!

In reply to @JohnHonish, @NCGE1915, @cmeverson14, @NCGE1915

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I can't wait to explore the Global Goals more. I feel like I need to do WAY more with them #worldgeochat

In reply to @le_reitz

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A2 I attended the AP Reading in Cincy, NCGE in New Mexico and read so many great books. #worldgeochat

CHuckeba Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A2: I attended Learning Forward Texas in June. Spent 2 days w/Jim Knight working on my instructional coaching. It was great! #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I definitely borrowed ideas from you and @SamMandeville Thanks for the inspiration @jmgarner2003 #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

That's awesome! I did Centers to start the year thanks to Jen! #worldgeochat https://t.co/gNQoeSMEuh
In reply to @geographylady, @jmgarner2003, @NCGE1915

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

RT Q3 #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q3 What new idea are most excited to implement in your classes this year? #worldgeochat

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: Excited to be working on a new Social Studies Curriculum that will meet the needs of our kids! #worldgeochat

6thgradersrule Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#worldgeochat A2 summer PD: Our #TLAP was awesome and helped inspire me to have a some of us play giant TiddleyWinks during district PD.

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

That sounds incredible Erika! #worldgeochat

In reply to @ErikaLowery, @NCSSNetwork

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:28 PM EDT

No! He's a book hoarder!!! I hate to think of what he'll be like as an adult! #worldgeochat

In reply to @kennethcdavis

mrconrad_lhs Aug 29 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3: incorperating @PenpalSchools to promote a more authentic audience & learn from others! #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75, @PenpalSchools

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:28 PM EDT

We're doing school-wide #ObserveMe QR codes this year. Excited for feedback and growth! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q3 What new idea are most excited to implement in your classes this year? #worldgeochat

madisonteacher Aug 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 I included the new @NatGeo @NatGeoEducation Inquiry info in my #inquiry road show this month. Over 100 Ts got the info. #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q3 What new idea are most excited to implement in your classes this year? #worldgeochat

GetSoundsAround Aug 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Jason from Bmore swinging through. Hi #worldgeochat meet my new friend Galaxy. He's everywhere ;)

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: I'm definitely excited to incorporate more of the NatGeo Inquiry Process. Asked students what they're curious about today! #worldgeochat

caranowou Aug 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 Pedagogy ideas & resources to share w/ pre-service Ts on "Geography of Civil Rights Movements" This year's GAW theme, BTW! #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 We are starting a brand new curriculum and standards based reporting. I wrote about that today. https://t.co/KGrJmcJsBZ #worldgeochat

MsTurner1027 Aug 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: I'm attempting flexible seating with all my classe &s 20% time with my APUSH classes. Super excited to see the impact #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 I'm most excited to really build inquiries with my Ss. Use maps as tools to answer Qs (and not to memorize them!) #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q3 What new idea are most excited to implement in your classes this year? #worldgeochat

JohnHonish Aug 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 @playfanschool tweaks like divisions & fully gamified (Classroom Campaigns: Geography7 featuring General Jack Hornish) #worldgeochat

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

I'm really excited to explore more with @penpalschools as well! Just need to figure out how to incorporate and when #worldgeochat

In reply to @mrconrad_lhs, @cheffernan75, @PenpalSchools, @PenpalSchools

NatGeoEducation Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 Working with #worldgeochat folks and @Evo_Explorer—our newest guest bloggers! Happy to have all of you on board. https://t.co/pLI3OyfqUo

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 We're implementing PBL as a district team this year so I am looking forward to new directions #worldgeochat #notjustatestplease

tsocko Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

https://t.co/wPWfCUWAcs #worldgeochat

In reply to @mrterborg, @HolocaustMuseum

kennethcdavis Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Tossing a Q to room-How does #Harvey impact classroom convos? so much to say about #climate & cities #worldgeochat

LFU_MissCox Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3: a lot of building off of ideas from last yr ... gamification, flexible seating, effective PBL & GBL #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Hi Jason! That is a great pic! #worldgeochat

In reply to @GetSoundsAround

6thgradersrule Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

#worldgeochat #A3 New exciting ideas. It's not a new idea, but revamping what we did last year to make everything stronger. #GrowTogether

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Lots of good information in your presentation. #worldgeochat

In reply to @madisonteacher, @NatGeo, @NatGeoEducation

classroomtools Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Where in the world is Carmen San Diego? :) #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75

caranowou Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3B Continuing to incorporate social media & video conferencing into geo ed & social justice issues #worldgeochat

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

I'm beginning flexible seating as well. Starting small and hopefully ending on a much bigger note! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsTurner1027

JohnHonish Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 need to use all Google Earth has to offer much better, and I know a bunch of ppl on here are very well versed in that #worldgeochat

Evo_Explorer Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 Expanding the link btwn the biology of disease and it's impact on aspects of history esp hemophilia & contagious Ds #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville

LuvTching Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 I'd like to incorporate @Flipgrid and student badges. #worldgeochat

mrconrad_lhs Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

i'm using it as a warm up to allow my kids time to reflect and connect. i hope that's enough time! #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville, @cheffernan75, @PenpalSchools

vicpasquantonio Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q2 Attending @MediaLiteracyEd #NAMLE's media lit conf in Chicago. You know when you think you know a lot about something.. :-/ #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3 - I can't wait to work in the Nat Geo Inquiry process in my AP Human Geo classes #worldgeochat

geteach Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3 Thinking about a coding using geospatial thinking unit. Will probably fail, but looking forward to a good face first fall. #worldgeochat

geographylady Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Me, too! Today was our first day. went well. #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75, @jmgarner2003, @NCGE1915

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I love #flexibleseating! So much cozier and makes me happier. #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville, @MsTurner1027

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

On my list of things to try this year as well! #worldgeochat

In reply to @mrconrad_lhs, @PenpalSchools

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Ooooooh I like that idea! #worldgeochat

In reply to @mrconrad_lhs, @cheffernan75, @PenpalSchools

GetSoundsAround Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

We need to create/ find a playlist for that one. #WorldGeoChat

In reply to @caranowou

TeacherRunner42 Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

a3: my teaching partner and I are integrating math and social studies - maps, scales, timelines, long/lat - all the stuffs :) #worldgeochat

ReinkeKristi Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3 Gonna get my Ss thinking more! #worldgeochat

mrterborg Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Very nice. It's on my list of things ... #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville

bohndrake Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3- i'm teaching US one for the first time in over 10 years.Looked at my stuff from 10 years ago and realized it's all useless #worldgeochat

tsocko Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I got some awesome new stools. Only could swing 4 but better than none! #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville, @MsTurner1027

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

That is awesome! Have you had any observers yet? Observation of other Ts is powerful PD #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsHolmesTeach

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I don't know that that is - but it sounds awesome. Is it gold star worthy? #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsHolmesTeach

CHuckeba Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Trying Flipgrid! And implementing my learning from Jim Knight on instructional coaching. #WorldGeoChat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q3 What new idea are most excited to implement in your classes this year? #worldgeochat

caranowou Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3C Too many ideas !! Also looking forward to bringing in more graphic novel ideas for teaching geo & human rights #worldgeochat

ErikaLowery Aug 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@jmgarner2003 True.'The Hill' gives U the feeling of possibility&value that a citizen should feel when engaging their govt. #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A very timely discussion. #worldgeochat
In reply to @ErikaLowery, @NCSSNetwork

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

In in the 40-49 age group which is tough.... #worldgeochat

In reply to @JohnHonish

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Have to head out...but thanks for letting me join for a bit of #worldgeochat!

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

building a strong lesson is never done. Reflect and adjust :-) #worldgeochat

In reply to @6thgradersrule

MsIppolito Aug 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hard to choose. I am excited to do more centre work, and try mystery skype and flip grid and and and #worldgeochat

LFU_MissCox Aug 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

We're doing a nat disaster PBL & bc it almost hit us, the Ss are able to see the relevancy of preparation for nat disasters #worldgeochat

In reply to @kennethcdavis

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

I wish I could just bust that out again! #worldgeochat

In reply to @classroomtools

JohnHonish Aug 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3 oh yeah, that reminds me, wanna utilize all @Flipgrid has to offer more effectively too #WorldGeoChat

LuvTching Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 I'd like to incorporate @Flipgrid and student badges. #worldgeochat

ReinkeKristi Aug 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

I have 2 desks in my room the rest is #flexibleseating! Love it so much! #WorldGeoChat

In reply to @SamMandeville, @MsTurner1027

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Love the courage to try new things. Modeling this for students is key! #worldgeochat

In reply to @geteach

GeoJo22 Aug 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3 I read something recently about not giving a S a chance to fail in the first two weeks. Ss can give up on the year. Love it #worldgeochat

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Opening classroom for random observations and feedback from colleagues. Use QR code to collect feedback on google form. #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75

geogeducator Aug 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Tony in Singapore here. Little bit late on the scene but glad to see #worldgeochat on my Twitter feed!

Evo_Explorer Aug 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Also excited that my 1st blog post will dovetail nicely with the last post from the #worldgeochat crew!

In reply to @NatGeoEducation

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Site/Situation discussion, impact of phys geo on human movement have been part of our AP Human Geo discussions #worldgeochat

In reply to @kennethcdavis

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Photo??? I love seeing other people's rooms :) #worldgeochat

In reply to @ReinkeKristi, @MsTurner1027

geogeducator Aug 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Super keen to get me one of those fancy #worldgeochat t-shirts!

MsTurner1027 Aug 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I was able to buy 10 colorful stools from Amazon which was awesome. For desks I took tables and lowered/mAde taller #worldgeochat

In reply to @tsocko, @SamMandeville

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I'm working on presenting content and problem-solving. #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Happy to be part of it! #worldgeochat

In reply to @NatGeoEducation, @Evo_Explorer

caranowou Aug 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Yes!! Yes!! And Yes!! Geo Awareness Week is Nov. 12-18. We need to get on that & have it prior to then :) Love it!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @GetSoundsAround

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Will miss you, Twitter Twin!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsHolmesTeach

TeacherRunner42 Aug 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT

we don't even touch curriculum for the first 3days. plenty of time for the learning, need to get the community and foundation! #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoJo22

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I know we are very excited for this opportunity! #worldgeochat

NatGeoEducation Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 Working with #worldgeochat folks and @Evo_Explorer—our newest guest bloggers! Happy to have all of you on board. https://t.co/pLI3OyfqUo

mrterborg Aug 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Nice! I want to do more Nat Geo education this year. Please share? #worldgeochat

In reply to @madisonteacher, @NatGeo, @NatGeoEducation

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Definitely gold star worthy! I'd love to hear more about this at some point!!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsHolmesTeach

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

We're working on it! #worldgeochat t-shirts might make an appearance for sale, soon!

In reply to @geogeducator

CHuckeba Aug 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

That's so great!!! Hopefully you can observe other teachers as well! #WorldGeoChat

MsHolmesTeach Aug 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Opening classroom for random observations and feedback from colleagues. Use QR code to collect feedback on google form. #worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75

MsIppolito Aug 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I remember when we switched over, but it has been freeing and such a learning experience for myself and my students. #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Yup! I'm looking to implement (or at least try) @Flipgrid this year. #worldgeochat

In reply to @JohnHonish, @Flipgrid, @Flipgrid

kennethcdavis Aug 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#worldgeochat Monsoon floods cut off villages, swamp farms in So. Asia https://t.co/rIQY0tReCK via @NewsHour

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Jason!!!! Hope all is well!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @GetSoundsAround

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

No doubt! I couldn't agree more! #worldgeochat

In reply to @TeacherRunner42, @GeoJo22

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

YES!!! Build relationships, get to know each other and build a strong class climate #worldgeochat

In reply to @TeacherRunner42, @GeoJo22

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I'm trying both of those things as well! Great minds think alike!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsTurner1027

ReinkeKristi Aug 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I brought that up 2our crew, too! Our district is doing #kevinfeldmans #academicliteracy and the #observeme would be perfect! #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77, @MsHolmesTeach

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Love this!!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsTurner1027, @ReinkeKristi

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

This is how to start the year off right (in my opinion) GOLD STAR #worldgeochat

TeacherRunner42 Aug 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT

we don't even touch curriculum for the first 3days. plenty of time for the learning, need to get the community and foundation! #worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoJo22

geogeducator Aug 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Ooh! Exciting :) #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoSpiegs

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Glad you could join in Tony! #worldgeochat

In reply to @geogeducator

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

You know you're always welcome here!!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsHolmesTeach

tsocko Aug 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I will take one of mine tomorrow before the kids arrive. #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville, @ReinkeKristi, @MsTurner1027

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

This was my class today! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsTurner1027, @ReinkeKristi

TeacherRunner42 Aug 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

d'aww thanks! Waited all summer for that :) #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoSpiegs

eric_falls Aug 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Using Google my maps to connect classes and experiences. Building on it add the semester progresses #worldgeochat

ReinkeKristi Aug 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

I think I have one on my wall from last week! If you can't find, I'll snap tomorrow! #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville, @MsTurner1027

geogeducator Aug 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Will be dipping in & out as I am teaching at the moment. #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

And we're glad to be seen in Asia! #worldgeochat Now to get @MrNas33 to join us as well!!

In reply to @geogeducator, @MrNas33

MsTurner1027 Aug 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

I love it! Awesome job!!!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville, @ReinkeKristi

teachcaudill Aug 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late guys. But I made it #WorldGeoChat

NatGeoEducation Aug 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A thousand hearts in agreement there. #worldgeochat

In reply to @jmgarner2003, @6thgradersrule

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q4 What advice would you give to a new geography teacher on starting the school year? #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

You mean this post on the @NatGeoEducation blog? https://t.co/5avs65rkKg #worldgeochat

In reply to @Evo_Explorer, @NatGeoEducation, @NatGeoEducation

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

The room looks great Sam! #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville, @MsTurner1027, @ReinkeKristi

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Tmrw I'm doing stations w/exposure to geo and some introductions. Thursday is a @breakoutEDU! Team building and connections! #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoSpiegs, @breakoutEDU

ErikaLowery Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

It was. I would suggest it 2 all. Very uplifting when so many times #socialstudies is put on the back burner @NCSSNetwork #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

That sounds incredible Erika! #worldgeochat
In reply to @ErikaLowery, @NCSSNetwork

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I guess we can make to order? bumper stickers is definitely going to happen! #worldgeochat

In reply to @6thgradersrule, @geogeducator

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Thanks! I worked hard on it! #worldgeochat

In reply to @ecasey77, @MsTurner1027, @ReinkeKristi

Kenny_pal2 Aug 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Let's chat with the topic of " #worldgeochat "? Try the chat channel Free and anonymous https://t.co/kh6HYEcC4w

teachcaudill Aug 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1) read a lot comics & ed stuff, broke and healed, watched movies #worldgeochat

kennethcdavis Aug 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

#worldgeochat

EricLiptonNYT Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

What is going on in South Asia is astonishing. Horrifying. Misery off the scales. And no Coast Guard helicopters to the rescue.

tsocko Aug 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4: Inquiry, agency and empathy are the core skills of geography classroom. Maps and globes are just tools. #worldgeochat

killoughfmhs Aug 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Amanda Killough in Texas....coming late to the party #worldgeochat AP Human geo with 9th graders near Dallas

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A3 also looking to use @TheWorldsLesson in class #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Hi James! Glad you could join in tonight! #worldgeochat

In reply to @teachcaudill

Evo_Explorer Aug 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Exactly! I'll be starting to tell the (multi part) story of how my informal PLN turned my world upside down in a great way! #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75, @NatGeoEducation

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

RT Q4 #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q4 What advice would you give to a new geography teacher on starting the school year? #worldgeochat

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

RT Q4: #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q4 What advice would you give to a new geography teacher on starting the school year? #worldgeochat

teachcaudill Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A2) would share DM from #worldgeochat

ReinkeKristi Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 don't worry so much about getting through all the pages of the textbook! #worldgeochat

ArcangelAlvarad Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A3 Working with #worldgeochat folks and Evo_Explorer—our newest guest bloggers! Happy to have all of you on board. https://t.co/SLsBQyLdRU

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4: Advice to new Geo teacher? Fall in love with the subj and your kids will too! #worldgeochat

ArcangelAlvarad Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

jmgarner2003 6thgradersrule A thousand hearts in agreement there. #worldgeochat https://t.co/nLiXeFGBZE

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

eeek!!! are you headed back to school any time soon??? #worldgeochat

In reply to @teachcaudill

GeoJo22 Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 Ask for help. You are not alone. Be here on Tuesday nights! #worldgeochat

6thgradersrule Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

#worldgeochat #A4 advice. Breath. Your not alone. Resources are at your fingertips. You have family here. The EARTH is AMAZING.

geteach Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 go local or go global or somewhere in between...no wrong way...just have fun exploring #worldgeochat

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

good to see you ! #worldgeochat

In reply to @teachcaudill

eric_falls Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Self directed pd. Read "history class revisited" great intro to #pbl ela strategies and making content relevant #worldgeochat

geographylady Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 #worldgeochat we have newby unexpectedly. lean on others, ask for help

JohnHonish Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 don't tiptoe around controversial stuff, get it out there. Remain unbiased obviously, but Ss need the exposure #worldgeochat

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Laptop sticker???? I need #worldgeochat flair!!

In reply to @GeoSpiegs, @6thgradersrule, @geogeducator

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 Advice to any teacher - CONTENT IS SECONDARY. YOUR STUDENTS ARE YOUR PRIMARY CONCERN! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q4 What advice would you give to a new geography teacher on starting the school year? #worldgeochat

MsTurner1027 Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

https://t.co/Kxf4H3pI9T https://t.co/p9MLUTsj1w Some more photos of my classroom. #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville, @ReinkeKristi

MsTurner1027 Jul 26 @ 11:18 AM EDT

My classroom is coming along. Different seating options and spaces. Bring on year 4 @KnightdaleHS #ignorethemess #khscdgoodthings

Evo_Explorer Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Howdy Neighbor! Welcome to #worldgeochat Dallas here myself!

In reply to @killoughfmhs

teachcaudill Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Good to see you too!! #WorldGeoChat

In reply to @jmgarner2003

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Yes @GeoJo22 Even though we teach about them, we are not an island #worldgeochat

GeoJo22 Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 Ask for help. You are not alone. Be here on Tuesday nights! #worldgeochat

WeirMB Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#worldgeochat

WeirMB Aug 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1 Worked w @iAct attended @FacingHistoryLA symposium new edition of HHB & traveled to be in the path of totality, Badlands Blackhills :)!

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 Less is more. Don’t inundate Ss w/ too much information. Also, less direct instruction. Get Ss doing the heavy lifting #worldgeochat

ArcangelAlvarad Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

jmgarner2003 6thgradersrule A thousand hearts in agreement there. #worldgeochat https://t.co/nLiXeFGBZE

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

That's awesome! Can't wait to see it!!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @Evo_Explorer, @NatGeoEducation

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4: You can't tackle everything in one year. Take it easy and have fun! #worldgeochat

TeacherRunner42 Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

how do you handle parents that aren't as open to you presenting controversial stuff? #worldgeochat

In reply to @JohnHonish

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

AMEN!!!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75

classroomtools Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

So true. When people used to ask me what I taught, I'd always answer, "Kids." #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

OK we will add it to the list! #worldgeochat

In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @6thgradersrule, @geogeducator

teachcaudill Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A3) #TeachSDGs & 20 Time #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

I heart geography #worldgeochat #geographyisawesome

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4: Advice to new Geo teacher? Fall in love with the subj and your kids will too! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

That's fantastic! So much global education in that experience!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @Ragbag01

caranowou Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4 My advice for new Geo Ts: Buy @GetSoundsAround game at https://t.co/HETwD0kNbg!! Use it in class. Ss will LOVE geography! #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4 Definitely, don't be afraid to ask for help, from teachers within your building or your friendly #worldgeochat peeps!

In reply to @geographylady

LFU_MissCox Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: current events are your bff ... don't be afraid to ask for help, but also try out those crazy ideas! #worldgeochat

madisonteacher Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4 Passion defines purpose. Find you are passionate about and you will know how you should teach to make a difference. #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q4 What advice would you give to a new geography teacher on starting the school year? #worldgeochat

GeoJo22 Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Trending! #worldgeochat

6thgradersrule Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#worldgeochat #A4 advice: On bad days, open paper maps. Trace the places you love. Recall why. Don't use computers, it's too easy to click.

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

I want a laptop sticker! #worldgeochat

In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @GeoSpiegs, @6thgradersrule, @geogeducator

geteach Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

+1 Stickers. I've never had anyone turn away a sticker. #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoSpiegs, @storiestoldinsf, @6thgradersrule, @geogeducator

MsTurner1027 Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: Take risks, build relationships with students and co-workers, and don't shy away from the difficult questions/topics #worldgeochat

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

YES!! GOLD STAR #worldgeochat

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4: Advice to new Geo teacher? Fall in love with the subj and your kids will too! #worldgeochat

LuvTching Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4 Teach ur SS, the ones u have not the ones u wish u had. Teaching is in part trial by error the first year.#worldgeochat

TeacherRunner42 Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

follow @cheffernan75 , @GeoSpiegs , and join #worldgeochat for ideas and inspiration!

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q4 What advice would you give to a new geography teacher on starting the school year? #worldgeochat

NatGeoEducation Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

We have a daily study guide to help support "current event connections"! #worldgeochat https://t.co/WFt8ukZKXk

JohnHonish Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 don't tiptoe around controversial stuff, get it out there. Remain unbiased obviously, but Ss need the exposure #worldgeochat

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoSpiegs, @6thgradersrule, @geogeducator

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I like that idea! #worldgeochat

In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @GeoSpiegs, @6thgradersrule, @geogeducator

WeirMB Aug 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4 Be open, breath, take care of yourself, don't have to do it all, Ss always at center, learn w Ss, laugh, collaborate & ask #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Agreed. Today was the first day we really talked geography in my class (it's day 9) @TeacherRunner42 #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoSpiegs, @TeacherRunner42

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

The best is when students have to ask at the end of the year what your political/social stance is on issues. #worldgeochat

In reply to @JohnHonish

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

It's the only answer! #worldgeochat

In reply to @classroomtools

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

RT Q4 #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q4 What advice would you give to a new geography teacher on starting the school year? #worldgeochat

vicpasquantonio Aug 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4 Guys, hope no one thinks I'm being a T's pet ;-)but honestly I'd tell them about #worldgeochat Think about the supportive voices on here

ms_greencvhs Aug 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Just making it to the chat! Can't wait to catch up! #worldgeochat

mrconrad_lhs Aug 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

i also love 20time. have been using it last two years & found REAL results that combine curriculum AND passion of students. #worldgeochat

In reply to @teachcaudill

6thgradersrule Aug 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

#WorldGeoChat #a4 Remember your state & national guidelines are behind your teaching. They're there for you & your kids. Keep the line open.

TeacherRunner42 Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

how do you handle parents that aren't as open to you presenting controversial stuff? #worldgeochat
In reply to @JohnHonish

MsIppolito Aug 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Me too and the @NatGeoEducation yellow rectangle so my students can make their own covers for a geographic magazine! #worldgeochat

In reply to @jmgarner2003, @storiestoldinsf, @GeoSpiegs, @6thgradersrule, @geogeducator, @NatGeoEducation

ReinkeKristi Aug 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Yes! I haven't handed one out yet and not entirely sure I'm going to! #WorldGeoChat

In reply to @JohnHonish

GetSoundsAround Aug 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Absolutely slammed with 5 projects, and dishes ;) great to have #WORLDGEOCHAT back in the black!

In reply to @cheffernan75

mrterborg Aug 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Google Earth Pro is your friend.... #worldgeochat

In reply to @storiestoldinsf

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4 - I gave my new teacher a copy of Play Like a Pirate @jedikermit. Great way to get new Ts excited about trying cool stuff.#worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Gold Star to Amanda (but, she didn't include #worldgeochat)

killoughfmhs Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Make geo friends quickly and get plugged into a network of geo enthusiasts like ourselves to help navigate the waters early on 😊
In reply to @cheffernan75

ErikaLowery Aug 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Let your Geo.passion show. The story of people is fascinating-the students are interested in it. If u are bored so are they. #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q4 What advice would you give to a new geography teacher on starting the school year? #worldgeochat

geogeducator Aug 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4: Don't try to do everything all at once. Take your time and enjoy the ride. #worldgeochat

mrterborg Aug 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Now you tell me #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Awwwwwww thanks Vicky! #worldgeochat

In reply to @vicpasquantonio

Evo_Explorer Aug 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

To that I'd add they should seek to get to know lots of Ts as well a area experts here on Twitter - so many amazing tweeps! #worldgeochat

In reply to @vicpasquantonio

GetSoundsAround Aug 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Send me the curriculum and I'll start brainstorming with you. #WORLDGEOCHAT

In reply to @caranowou

killoughfmhs Aug 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Sorry....I'm new to this! I'm a fast learner though! #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Right?? I wish someone told me that my first year #worldgeochat

In reply to @mrterborg

le_reitz Aug 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4. Encourage them to try new things and it's ok to make mistakes, as long as you're always reflecting to improve #worldgeochat

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Thanks Vicky! I know that all the teachers that partcipate would be more than happy to help and share! I'm always inspired #worldgeochat

In reply to @vicpasquantonio

MsTurner1027 Aug 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Any advice for a teacher attempting this for the first time? #worldgeochat

In reply to @mrconrad_lhs, @teachcaudill

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT

We need to restart #shareaclassroompic - fascinating to see classrooms all over the world! #worldgeochat

In reply to @tsocko, @SamMandeville, @ReinkeKristi, @MsTurner1027

ms_greencvhs Aug 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Q4:I would tell them not to be afraid to try new things & think outside of the box when it comes to geo. Make it relatable! #worldgeochat

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT

YAY AMANDA!! So happy to have you here!!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @killoughfmhs, @cheffernan75

CHuckeba Aug 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Tell them to read the #WorldGeoChat blog!!!

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q4 What advice would you give to a new geography teacher on starting the school year? #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT

so true #wewillnevergettoeverything #worldgeochat

In reply to @geogeducator

caranowou Aug 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

I'll work on getting info over to you in the next week & maybe we can chat about some ideas! #worldgeochat

In reply to @GetSoundsAround

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Take a picture of your class!!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @geogeducator, @ecasey77

kennethcdavis Aug 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

All best to #worldgeochat Ts for great new year. And check out my classroom Skype offer https://t.co/j0Sijw8gv2

GetSoundsAround Aug 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Love it! #WORLDGEOCHAT

In reply to @caranowou

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q5 is about to drop! #worldgeochat

tsocko Aug 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

YES! I would love to see this. I will take my pic tomorrow. @SamMandeville, kick it off with your picture! #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75, @SamMandeville, @ReinkeKristi, @MsTurner1027, @SamMandeville

MsIppolito Aug 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Put the textbook back on the shelf share you passionate in geographical thinking and let the students start to question #worldgeochat

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4 #worldgeochat reading maps is a skill loving maps is a passion Is Ss understand that geography is complicated, then u have done your job

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Q5 Share a VICTORY story about your first day/week/month of teaching geography! #worldgeochat

mrconrad_lhs Aug 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

structure for timeline BUT flexibility for creativity, expression, and critical thinking. i can provide you my assignment! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsTurner1027, @teachcaudill

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@GetSoundsAround I'm the worst and STILL haven't done my testimonial. It's coming soon, I promise! #worldgeochat

ArcangelVenez Aug 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A3 Working with #worldgeochat folks and Evo_Explorer—our newest guest bloggers! Happy to have all of you on board. https://t.co/wW5xteBmQ2

ArcangelVenez Aug 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

jmgarner2003 6thgradersrule A thousand hearts in agreement there. #worldgeochat https://t.co/iBy14yw9ht

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

RT Q5 #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Q5 Share a VICTORY story about your first day/week/month of teaching geography! #worldgeochat

killoughfmhs Aug 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Happy to finally make it! #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville, @cheffernan75

ms_greencvhs Aug 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

So true!!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @killoughfmhs, @cheffernan75

Ragbag01 Aug 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A1 Family camped at National Parks I've always dreamed of-Channel Islands, Yosemite, Sequoia, Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75

kennethcdavis Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Bangor joins Belfast Me w Indigenous Peoples' Day https://t.co/Bq7QPsUyAU via @WLBZ2 #sschat #worldgeochat

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q5 RT #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Q5 Share a VICTORY story about your first day/week/month of teaching geography! #worldgeochat

CHuckeba Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I need these books in my life! Time to shop on amazon! #WorldGeoChat

kennethcdavis Aug 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

All best to #worldgeochat Ts for great new year. And check out my classroom Skype offer https://t.co/j0Sijw8gv2

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5: Asked students what they were curious about and the results were AMAZING! I'll post some examples tmrw! #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75

MsTurner1027 Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

That would be amazing! Thank you #worldgeochat

In reply to @mrconrad_lhs, @teachcaudill

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

The #worldgeochat store will be open somewhere down the line. Right now we have an amazing assortment of white shirts. :)

caranowou Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5 My VICTORY story is that in Oregon I'm still on summer break! ... I'll after to answer that in a month :) #worldgeochat

geteach Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5 So happy the students are back. They make this job a lot more fun #worldgeochat

LuvTching Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5 flexible seating has been a total success in my classroom, that makes my ❤️ smile.#worldgeochat

GetSoundsAround Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Who knew we'd become jugglers when we became educators 🙃 #WorldGeoChat

In reply to @SamMandeville

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

RT Q5 #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Q5 Share a VICTORY story about your first day/week/month of teaching geography! #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5 I will next week ;) #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5 Box activity went great https://t.co/8kBgsOFGsy Also I feel the vocab work is paying off https://t.co/IQIvMFz3V1 #worldgeochat

killoughfmhs Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Just a bit of a nerd about it...but I know I'm in good company #worldgeochat

In reply to @llewis3536, @cheffernan75

MsIppolito Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

If you don't think it's interesting why would your students? #worldgeochat

ArcangelAlvarad Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

We have a daily study guide to help support "current event connections"! #worldgeochat https://t.co/M1D898KuCt https://t.co/h33PR1XY2y

JohnHonish Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 don't tiptoe around controversial stuff, get it out there. Remain unbiased obviously, but Ss need the exposure #worldgeochat

TeacherRunner42 Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

wow, we're in week 3 already! #worldgeochat

In reply to @caranowou

mrterborg Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

You're on to something. This is more important than asking Ss what problems they want to solve, etc. #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville, @cheffernan75

stroisila Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Kia Sportage LX I4 2WD (2009) #Kia https://t.co/wy4ytU60y2 2009 Kia Sportage LX I4 2WD 126263 Miles Gray 2.0L #worldgeochat

teachcaudill Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5) Just the overall enthusiasm after setting the hook has been amazing #WorldGeoChat

LFU_MissCox Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5: I survived ... does that count?! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5 Victory for me was centers that were a true collaboration w/ @SamMandeville @jmgarner2003 & @jedikermit #strongertogether #worldgeochat

le_reitz Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5. Kids seem excited, wide-eyed, kind, and ready to learn. Can't ask for more! #worldgeochat

Ragbag01 Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Just reading their peer's initial letters was eye opening for them! #worldgeochat #SadsaWithDriedCaterpillars

In reply to @cheffernan75

GeoSpiegs - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Taking orders.... We have requests for: stickers magnets bumper stickers flags t shirts #worldgeochat STORE!

In reply to @cheffernan75

TeacherRunner42 Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

got to get going - so glad to see some familiar as well as new faces in #worldgeochat tonight!

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

jealous :-) . #worldgeochat

In reply to @caranowou

mrterborg Aug 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Many parks have webcams. Can lead to interesting discussions #worldgeochat

In reply to @Ragbag01, @cheffernan75

ms_greencvhs Aug 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Love those places! Visited Yosemite, Sequoia, Grand Canyon this summer!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @Ragbag01, @cheffernan75

LFU_MissCox Aug 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5: Ss are now collaborating to take care of class activities w/o me needing to prompt them #worldgeochat #problemsolving

JohnHonish Aug 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Unless it's showing Nacho Libre to get a feel for Mexico's physical geography... dumbest thing I've ever done #1styearregrets #WorldGeoChat

In reply to @ms_greencvhs

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Let's get this started again! #shareaclassroompic #worldgeochat

ReinkeKristi Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@cheffernan75 @SamMandeville #shareaclassroompic

MsTurner1027 Aug 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5) Led a discussion on how we remember history and POV and the students actually said "I'm going to like this class" #worldgeochat

GeoJo22 Aug 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5 Just modeled checking title(there was none!) and key, Hid the rest of the map and then handed it over to small groups. #worldgeochat

caranowou Aug 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

the downside is I get to see all the vacation photos on social media all of you have in June, while I'm still working :) #worldgeochat

In reply to @TeacherRunner42

ms_greencvhs Aug 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Yes!! Please! I would so buy!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoSpiegs, @cheffernan75

GeoJo22 Aug 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5 Loved the sound of discovery in their comments! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

And @MsIppolito wants the @NatGeoEducation yellow frame! #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoSpiegs, @MsIppolito, @NatGeoEducation

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Thats great Ellie! I feel that we need a daily PLC Ellie! #worldgeochat

In reply to @le_reitz

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

ABSOLUTELY!! That's a HUGE victory! #worldgeochat

In reply to @LFU_MissCox

CHuckeba Aug 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Mugs, desk paperweights, post-it notes, picture frames, etc. #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoSpiegs, @cheffernan75

GeoJo22 Aug 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

My favorite gif! #worldgeochat

In reply to @WeirMB

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I loved hearing about your experiences James! I was pumped! #worldgeochat

In reply to @teachcaudill

Evo_Explorer Aug 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5 #worldgeochat Seeing my Ss connect warm oceans, tradewinds and coastal landforms into the impact of hurricane Harvey & it's HUMAN toll

In reply to @cheffernan75

caranowou Aug 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I'll be jealous come June :) #worldgeochat

In reply to @jmgarner2003

killoughfmhs Aug 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: only been in school for 2 days, had a kid say "so geographers study the why of everything?...sounds interesting enough.." #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75

6thgradersrule Aug 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#worldgeochat a5 #Victory Everyone in 7th period got logged into the chrome books ON THE FIRST TRY!!! (we won't speak of the other classes)

MsIppolito Aug 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

It's true I do. I envision student selfies and them creating covers in art and media class connecting geo to other subjects #worldgeochat

In reply to @cheffernan75, @GeoSpiegs, @NatGeoEducation

ms_greencvhs Aug 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: Victory- getting my Ss talking about what is going on in the world via @playfanschool! They are so engaged! #fanofschool #worldgeochat

GetSoundsAround Aug 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I just finished a new promo video for @GetSoundsAround. https://t.co/VZrxJFOxLj check it out! #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville, @GetSoundsAround

vicpasquantonio Aug 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Talk about taking all sorts of dives/peeks into diff disciplines.Pretty sure I entertain the science chat Ts ;-/ #worldgeochat

In reply to @Evo_Explorer

LFU_MissCox Aug 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

My classroom towards the end of last week ... #worldgeochat #shareaclassroompic

In reply to @cheffernan75, @tsocko, @SamMandeville, @ReinkeKristi, @MsTurner1027

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Desk paperweights in the shape of a globe, anyone? Hehehe #worldgeochat

In reply to @CHuckeba, @GeoSpiegs, @cheffernan75

geographylady Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5 #worldgeochat helping kids learn to ask questions about maps w no title, key. interesting discussions in centers

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

This isn't a surprise tonight, but its always great to see #worldgeochat trending!

Ragbag01 Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

My 7 and 10 yr old daughters grew so much from it and see things from new perspectives. Amazing! #worldgeochat

In reply to @ms_greencvhs, @cheffernan75

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

We use M&Ms, but I love that activity #worldgeochat

In reply to @llewis3536, @killoughfmhs, @cheffernan75

JohnHonish Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5 no students till Friday! I guess the victory is fixing monitors/printers for colleagues as a "Tech Guide" at my school #worldgeochat

GetSoundsAround Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

The video testimonials are next. Anyone else want to record one for me!?! #worldgeochat

In reply to @SamMandeville

LuvTching Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Flex seating #worldgeochat #shareaclassroompic

tsocko Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Have to finish my welcome poster for tomorrow morning. Have a great school year #worldgeochat. I will catch you all soon!

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

PUT THIS ON A POSTER!!! #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

If you don't think it's interesting why would your students? #worldgeochat

mrterborg Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

I've used maps from the 15th/16th centuries with my 5th grade students ... #worldgeochat

In reply to @GeoJo22

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

So relevant! A conversation that needs to be had and revisited throughout the year! #worldgeochat

In reply to @MsTurner1027

geteach Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Got to go a little early tonight Again, so happy #worldgeochat is back for another season. Great community! Looking forward to next week.

LuvTching Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Flex seating #worldgeochat #shareaclassroompic

LFU_MissCox Aug 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

some of y'all's classroom are HUGE ... serious classroom envy! #worldgeochat

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5: made a kid's day by talking about video games and the new Destiny game coming out. Definite victory #worldgeochat

ms_greencvhs Aug 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

That's awesome!! What a great experience and great memories for sure!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @Ragbag01, @cheffernan75

eric_falls Aug 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

For a warm up Kids turned bday into a coordinate and explored their bday spot on Google earth. They LOVED IT #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

SO TRUE!!!!! #worldgeochat

MsIppolito Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

If you don't think it's interesting why would your students? #worldgeochat

LuvTching Aug 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Flex seating #worldgeochat #shareaclassroompic

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing! #worldgeochat

In reply to @mrterborg, @Ragbag01, @cheffernan75

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Cooooool! #worldgeochat

In reply to @eric_falls

ms_greencvhs Aug 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Me too!! #worldgeochat

In reply to @6thgradersrule

SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

If you haven't heard about this activity, you need to! @GetSoundsAround is engaging, interactive and FUN! #worldgeochat

GetSoundsAround Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

The video testimonials are next. Anyone else want to record one for me!?! #worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Have a great week Michael! #worldgeochat

In reply to @TeacherRunner42

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Join the #worldgeochat FB group too - https://t.co/l2Hv7ETPjE

In reply to @llewis3536, @killoughfmhs

massignmenthelp Aug 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/FKXZPYFim7 #edchat #spanstuchat #worldgeochat

AssignmentHelpN Aug 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #edchat #spanstuchat #worldgeochat

mrterborg Aug 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

And if you're students find something interesting you probably should too. #worldgeochat.

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cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

We do!!! #worldgeochat

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SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

I want your room!!! #worldgeochat

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classroomtools Aug 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

You guys are going to have to incorporate soon. :) #worldgeochat

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ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

This is a great idea! #worldgeochat

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killoughfmhs Aug 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

I'm not sure I've seen this one but I am uber curious....is it in the files? #worldgeochat

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mrterborg Aug 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Favorite is when I showed Yellowstone's geyser cam and it said it would be operational two hours earlier than EST Confused Ss #worldgeochat

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ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT

That room is incredible Frances! #worldgeochat

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6thgradersrule Aug 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#worldgeochat #A5 Victory: We did a matching game for the PEGS and most knew the difference between economy/govn't!

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT

WOOT!! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

This isn't a surprise tonight, but its always great to see #worldgeochat trending!

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

We've got some great #worldgeochat topics coming up this Fall! https://t.co/iY7UwPDw7C Thanks to @JenWilliamsEdu & @mrgregmilo

ArcangelVenez Aug 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

We have a daily study guide to help support "current event connections"! #worldgeochat https://t.co/NbY72iW2kp https://t.co/ZIySiwibhF

JohnHonish Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 don't tiptoe around controversial stuff, get it out there. Remain unbiased obviously, but Ss need the exposure #worldgeochat

caranowou Aug 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Gotta run. Thanks for a great one #worldgeochat!!

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thanks for joining in and have a great week! #worldgeochat

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teachcaudill Aug 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

I have made a new friend just by talking about @CW_TheFlash show. Amazing what can connect you to a kid. #worldgeochat

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WeirMB Aug 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

TY #worldgeochat making me miss being in the classroom! Here's to a GREAT year of exploring learning growing & having fun! have a great week

GeoJo22 Aug 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

I'm so jealous! There's so much space! #worldgeochat

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MsIppolito Aug 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#worldgeochat current #shareaclassroompic is a class with one attentive student

classroomtools Aug 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Have a great night, week & remainder of summer, Ken. Happy Labor Day too! #worldgeochat

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cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Remember to stay connected to #worldgeochat - follow our blog https://t.co/9Z73jbLuFz & FB page https://t.co/l2Hv7ECdV4!

LFU_MissCox Aug 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks #worldgeochat peeps for some great inspiration about the upcoming year!

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT

No doubt! Have a great week to Merri! #worldgeochat

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teachcaudill Aug 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT

I'm going to start implementing centers soon. I think that is going to work best with how I do things. Any advice to start?#WorldGeoChat

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classroomtools Aug 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Good night #worldgeochat. Have a safe, dry and terrific Labor Day weekend!

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Please, please share this one. Need to ramp this up this year. #worldgeochat

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SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Being a part of this group & just hearing what people are doing is absolutely a huge inspiration. I completely agree, Ashley! #worldgeochat

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GeoJo22 Aug 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

What an awesome beginning! Thank you all! #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Our time is nearly up - thanks for an amazing 1st chat of our 4th season! #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thanks for a great #worldgeochat

cheffernan75 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Remember to stay connected to #worldgeochat - follow our blog https://t.co/9Z73jbLuFz & FB page https://t.co/l2Hv7ECdV4!

storiestoldinsf Aug 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thanks #worldgeochat moderators! @cheffernan75 @ecasey77 @SamMandeville @GeoSpiegs @jmgarner2003

classroomtools Aug 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

+1 #worldgeochat

GeoPenny Aug 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Thanks for a great #worldgeochat
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  Remember to stay connected to #worldgeochat - follow our blog https://t.co/9Z73jbLuFz & FB page https://t.co/l2Hv7ECdV4!

ecasey77 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thanks so much for a great 1st chat of the new school year. So excited to start another year of learning from one another! #worldgeochat

Evo_Explorer Aug 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Great first visit with the awesome Ts of #worldgeochat -- I know I'll be back - KUDOS to the team & @NatGeoEducation for alerting me to it!

jmgarner2003 - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

This is great!!! #worldgeochat

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SamMandeville Aug 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

The hour goes by SOOO quickly! So excited to get #worldgeochat back up and running!!