Join the conversation to meet and learn from teachers all across the world using Buncee in their classroom. #Bunceechat will be held from 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM EST on the first Thursday of each month. Each chat, we’ll have a guest moderator open up a discussion with the community and share questions on the week’s topic.
Hello! Mike, Tech Integrator, Buncee Ambassador and #FranFan from Lake Shore CSD excited to join #bunceechat with you all tonight! I couldn't pass on this important learning opportunity on #TeachSDGs in the classroom. Big thanks to @ProfeEdTech, @Todd_Flory & @Buncee for hosting!
Hi! I am Fran Siracusa @ProfeEdTech, & I'm a K-5 Spanish teacher & Educ Technologist from Clearwater, Florida, USA. I also am a co-founder of TeachSDGs, & a Buncee ambassador. #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
Hello! Mike, Tech Integrator, Buncee Ambassador and #FranFan from Lake Shore CSD excited to join #bunceechat with you all tonight! I couldn't pass on this important learning opportunity on #TeachSDGs in the classroom. Big thanks to @ProfeEdTech, @Todd_Flory & @Buncee for hosting!
Hi! I'm Todd Flory, 4th grade teacher in Andover, Kansas, and a Buncee and TeachSDGs ambassador. I'm excited for my students to discover more about their world! #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
And I can't wait to see what you and the many others here have to share. So many great people and resources to learn from and gain some inspiration for our classrooms and beyond! #bunceechat
Hi All! Terry here, 3rd gr T in Fl. I first learned about #TeachSDGs from @ProfeEdTech and I am all in to learn great ways to continue growing this! #Bunceechat
Hi everyone! Ide from Westerly, RI. First week back to school So excited to learn about this topic. I am trying something new this year. Coteaching my World Cultures class with the Digital Citizenship teacher and we are teaching #SDGs#Bunceechat
Hi! I'm Heidi, Teacher of the Deaf from KY. I am already 3 weeks into the new school year. I am excited to lurk tonight and learn how I can incorporate @Buncee into my instruction. #Bunceechat
Hi All! Terry here, 3rd gr T in Fl. I first learned about #TeachSDGs from @ProfeEdTech and I am all in to learn great ways to continue growing this! #Bunceechat
A1 I like to ask students what problems they want to solve. Before even looking global, I aim for them to think local and make it personal. You can't be a problem solver without first being a problem finder. From here it can open up a discussion to the #SDGs. #bunceechat
A1: We introduce SDGs when we begin our STEM Clubs which meet once per week. Each STEM club relates to an SDG to make it sustainable and relevant to global awareness of challenges that otherwise the Ss may no be exposed to. #Bunceechat
Sad to the chat amazing & inspirational eduheros. #teachSDGs is close to my heart & proud to be a @Buncee ambassador. It’s our first week back & lots to do but promise to see what everyone shared. #bunceechat
#BunceeChat Hi everyone! I'm Amy Rosenstein, co-founder of TeachSDGs and third grade teacher. So excited to see @ProfeEdTech and @Todd_Flory bringing the SDGs and @Buncee together. @UN
A1: SDGs are introduced during the beginning of STEM Clubs which are school-wide from K-5. Ts relate their Club to an SDG for real-world connections and relevance. #Bunceechat
Hey everyone! I'm Amber- K-5 Global Studies teacher/MS Comp Science from central FL. Thrilled to be here as @Buncee#Ambassador as well as huge fan of the @TeachSDGs#BunceeChat
A1: We begin by connecting with other classes around the country and world and learning more about them and building empathy. Then we talk about issues and problems we may have in common and brainstorm possible solutions. #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
Yes! Thanks for sharing! Huge @SutoriApp fan here! So many options to explore in their story collection and also a great creation tool. The ability to embed @Buncee's makes it a perfect combo! #Bunceechat
I completely agree. When it comes to students the most effective way to make it impactful is if they find a way to connect to it on a personal level #Bunceechat
Sad to the chat amazing & inspirational eduheros. #teachSDGs is close to my heart & proud to be a @Buncee ambassador. It’s our first week back & lots to do but promise to see what everyone shared. #bunceechat
A1 A student approached me this week about starting a recycling club. We're pretty excited about making some changes in how we dispose of our trash. We're hoping to also bring in our local recycling center. @Buncee#bunceechat#TeachSDGs
Hi! I'm Todd Flory, 4th grade teacher in Andover, Kansas, and a Buncee and TeachSDGs ambassador. I'm excited for my students to discover more about their world! #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
A1 So very true, Michael. It's important to look in their own backyards first. My Ss really gravitated towards this last year during our Exhibition study focusing on hunger. They learned we had so much right in our own town even though they looked globally as well. #Bunceechat
A1 I like to ask students what problems they want to solve. Before even looking global, I aim for them to think local and make it personal. You can't be a problem solver without first being a problem finder. From here it can open up a discussion to the #SDGs. #bunceechat
A1. Love to start by having the Ss brainstorm problems we have in our world in their opinion, then show them the goals. Each Ss is challenged to take a pledge of commitment for one of the goals that "speaks" to them. Make it visual in your room! #bunceechat@Buncee
A1 A student approached me this week about starting a recycling club. We're pretty excited about making some changes in how we dispose of our trash. We're hoping to also bring in our local recycling center. @Buncee#bunceechat#TeachSDGs
A1 In Kindergarten we begin day 1 by painting the world and asking how we can help the world. The list we create grows and becomes an important reference. We connect the @TeachSDGs to our learning culture. #bunceechat
A1 I introduce the SDGs to my students by having the students 'Rank most Important Global Goals and Support Their Choice' to find their purpose #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
A2: To quote @TheWorldsLesson, "25% of the world's population are under the age of 14. Let them shape our future." Let's equip Ss to have great impact! #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
A2: Making them aware early is key to these goals happening. They are our future. If we educate them, and make it a part of them, then one say these goals can and will be made. #Bunceechat#TeachSDGs@Buncee
Taking ownership and making it a personal commitment is huge. My Ss got really passionate about it by starting off in this fashion. They actually were able to identify MOST of the goals with their own brainstorming too! #BunceeChat
This is a great way to get the students thinking - I love the idea of having them choose a goal close to their heart! Each are so powerful and give different world perspectives! #BunceeChat
A2 My son started Kindergarten this week (Class of 2031). His future, and our future are directly impacted by the work being done (or not being done) to support the #SDGs. I hope his teachers discover and embrace #TeachSDGs and that they inspire him to take action! #Bunceechat
A1 #Bunceechat@TeachSDGs is an opportunity for everyone to work towards positive change that impacts everyone. The @TheGlobalGoals are essential. They provide opportunities for all of us to "do good" and model positive change that we can never have too much of.
A2: I find that students are blissfully unaware of the current challenges still being faced globally. Most students have complete buy in when realizing that the problems they identify and find solutions to can indeed make a HUGE difference when connecting with others! #Bunceechat
#BunceeChat A2: Students benefit from knowing the vocabulary of the SDGs. It becomes part of their vernacular and they become invested in improving the world.
Right...and what speaks to one person, may not resonate with another. We all have our own background knowledge and histories that makes us gravitate towards certain goals in the first place. #BunceeChat
Exactly! If we start with them when they are 5 or 7 years old, that then is over 10 years of formation of good habits, empathy... for a prosperous planet and #2030! #TeachSDGs#Bunceechat Education is key!
A2: Making them aware early is key to these goals happening. They are our future. If we educate them, and make it a part of them, then one say these goals can and will be made. #Bunceechat#TeachSDGs@Buncee
A2: Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, encourages all educators to unite young people in action for the Global Goals. Along w our Ss, we Ts can create world impact! #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
A2 Instilling a sense of citizenship in students through the SDGs not only fosters a global worldview, but also creates future change agents! See ex. of SDG Buncees made by future change agents participating in #SkypeBunceeBuddies: https://t.co/gpK8UNvu1x#BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
This is a great way to get the students thinking - I love the idea of having them choose a goal close to their heart! Each are so powerful and give different world perspectives! #BunceeChat
A2 My son started Kindergarten this week (Class of 2031). His future, and our future are directly impacted by the work being done (or not being done) to support the #SDGs. I hope his teachers discover and embrace #TeachSDGs and that they inspire him to take action! #Bunceechat
It's so hard to even imagine what the world will look like in 2031 ... but it is so encouraging when we see all of this focus on problem solving! #BunceeChat#SDGs
Goal 6 for sure. It was a great stepping off place. But what made it better was we Skyped with @RHreljac and they saw how powerful they could be. #teachSDGs#Bunceechat
Amanda, that is so true! We’ve seen in the past when students connected through #BunceeBuddies and #SkypeBunceeBuddies students were able to learn about challenges other students face globally! #Bunceechat
That’s absolutely true and I think parts of the educational challenge is that ss get motivated by learning issues at school, but we need to think of strategies that help them take that motivation beyond their class and home with them for daily life! #BunceeChat
Goal 6 for sure. It was a great stepping off place. But what made it better was we Skyped with @RHreljac and they saw how powerful they could be. #teachSDGs#Bunceechat
A2 #bunceechat@TeachSDGs provide pathways, encourage opportunities for students and communities to build bridges to solve problems. This is most important.
That’s absolutely true and I think parts of the educational challenge is that ss get motivated by learning issues at school, but we need to think of strategies that help them take that motivation beyond their class and home with them for daily life! #BunceeChat
A2 it’s important because students need to have it embedded in them that they can be the impact and change in this world, not just adults #TeachSDGs#Bunceechat
A2 Coming from a community that has increasing #s of illiteracy and poverty it's important for Ss to work toward these goals because it's an opportunity to teach them that they have the power to change their environments. #bunceechat@buncee#TeachSDGs
Thanks, Michael. @Buncee makes it so easy to share. Fran really helped inspire my Ss last year during the beginning stages when she visited teaching one of her #SDGs Lesson. It's such an incredible experience when Ss are given a voice in what they want to focus on. #Bunceechat
An inspirational leader influencing individuals to be leaders themselves, from the UN, to teachers, to students, encouraging and inspiring us all to do what we can within our own spheres of influence. Now that's leadership that impacts the world! #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
Developing those #SEL skills are a huge part of @TeachSDGs. Teaching empathy is a tough skill for so many, and this is the perfect avenue to shed light on it for many of our Ss. #Bunceechat We are shaping the future citizens of our world-- let's make them GOOD ONES!
Exactly, Karina. I did some work this summer creating digital materials to help w literacy for the poor in Dominican Republic, and using @Buncee ! #SDG4 is very close to my heart! We are doing this anyway, why not help others? #TeachSDGs#Bunceechat
A2 Coming from a community that has increasing #s of illiteracy and poverty it's important for Ss to work toward these goals because it's an opportunity to teach them that they have the power to change their environments. #bunceechat@buncee#TeachSDGs
Thanks, Marie. Ss are absolutely amazing when we let them express their #stuvoice. MAGIC really does happen. Their passion really #inspires me. #Bunceechat#SDGs#global
A2: To quote @TheWorldsLesson, "25% of the world's population are under the age of 14. Let them shape our future." Let's equip Ss to have great impact! #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
A2: I think a lot of our students that come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds feel "stuck", I want them to know that despite systemic problems, we can work together to solve inequality and inequities in our community #bunceechat#TeachSDGs@Buncee
An inspirational leader influencing individuals to be leaders themselves, from the UN, to teachers, to students, encouraging and inspiring us all to do what we can within our own spheres of influence. Now that's leadership that impacts the world! #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
#bunceechat Me too because it builds on the idea of how we can sustain the beauty and resources. Taking care and helping offer invitations to get involved and plan actions with others. @TeachSDGs
A3: during our 5th grade unit about energy, students find renewable ways to produce energy which are they tested and developed to be shared with #BunceeBuddies#bunceechat
A3. One thing I wanted my Ss to see is that they didn't have to tackle the world's giant problems first... start locally, at your school, then move up. It only takes a small pebble to make a ripple. #bethechange#bunceechat
Absolutely! The power to change their environment and learn that solutions are possible from collaborating with their peers - those two I think are key together! #BunceeChat
Hiiii there .... thank you so much for joining .... don't you have exams tomorrow 😢?? You are an inspiration for sure ... thank you for all you do! #BunceeChat#SDGs
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@Ayushchopra24, @Buncee, @ProfeEdTech, @Todd_Flory, @AGlover4EDU, @EdTechAmber, @m_drez, @kkidsinvt
A2 #SDGs need to be as important as times tables and the alphabet to make a positive change. Kiddos have power to make a difference. We have the power to #empower#Bunceechat
A3: We've @SkypeClassroom with scientists in Antarctica to learn about climate change and with classes in developing countries to learn about gender equality and global educational access. #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
A1 Amber, I love that. Let them brainstorm first before sharing the goals. I'm sure it's incredible to see how many they share that are truly the goals. #Bunceechat
A1. Love to start by having the Ss brainstorm problems we have in our world in their opinion, then show them the goals. Each Ss is challenged to take a pledge of commitment for one of the goals that "speaks" to them. Make it visual in your room! #bunceechat@Buncee
Please add ideas about what you do with waste! My kindergarten students will be excited to read your ideas and to see where you are from. #bunceechathttps://t.co/zzHDy1Wsxa
A3. One thing I wanted my Ss to see is that they didn't have to tackle the world's giant problems first... start locally, at your school, then move up. It only takes a small pebble to make a ripple. #bethechange#bunceechat
A2: To quote @TheWorldsLesson, "25% of the world's population are under the age of 14. Let them shape our future." Let's equip Ss to have great impact! #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
A2 It's important for students to work toward the SDGs to begin to tackle real world problems. Students can engage in service learning projects and become citizen scientists by offering innovative, sustainable solutions and engage in global collaboration #Bunceechat#TeachSDGs
A3: We've @SkypeClassroom with scientists in Antarctica to learn about climate change and with classes in developing countries to learn about gender equality and global educational access. #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
A3 One of my first projects that led me to more action with SDGs was with LumenEd. We sponsored a 3G enabled "box" to get connectivity to a classroom in India. This kicked off a powerful global exchange between our classrooms. https://t.co/4ND5Te82ao#Bunceechat
A3 This is definitely where I am lacking. When I was a teacher I did a huge unit on pollution and marine life. Using @buncee I'd want my Ss to create "digital case studies" a topic that interests them and document steps they took to help solve the problem. #Bunceechat#TeachSDGs
A4 Activities like #SkypeBunceeBuddies allow students to build empathy by exploring SDGs together. Partnering with another class, creating and learning together allows students to see how they are more alike than different while also examining local & global issues. #Bunceechat
A4: Have Ss focus on FACTS & PERSPECTIVE, using @Buncee and global projects to #TeachSDGs#BunceeChat Utilize "facts & figures" from "SDGs in Action" app & create Buncees.
I love this because one of the most powerful sustainability lessons I had was a field trip to our local waste management plants. Seeing issues firsthand or connecting with topic experts helps empower students #BunceeChat
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@kkidsinvt, @rhowdyrecycler, @TeachSDGs
A4. This one hits me! I love that programs like #BunceeSkypeBuddies and @buncee allow our Ss to experience the REAL world and connect with others. Walls can't hold us back anymore. Learning isn't theoretical and from a book. The WORLD is our classroom. #bunceechat
A2 My son started Kindergarten this week (Class of 2031). His future, and our future are directly impacted by the work being done (or not being done) to support the #SDGs. I hope his teachers discover and embrace #TeachSDGs and that they inspire him to take action! #Bunceechat
A2 It's important for students to work toward the SDGs to begin to tackle real world problems. Students can engage in service learning projects and become citizen scientists by offering innovative, sustainable solutions and engage in global collaboration #Bunceechat#TeachSDGs
A4: Truth be told, any collaborations are beneficial to building students cultural awareness and allows them to discover the power of feedback. Whether the connection is global or not, any discussion is such a large impact! #bunceechat#SkypeBunceeBuddies
#Bunceechat Yes! This is a great example of WHY we need to learn alongside our students. The how will look and sound differently, but that is the beauty of exploring the @TeachSDGs
I love this because one of the most powerful sustainability lessons I had was a field trip to our local waste management plants. Seeing issues firsthand or connecting with topic experts helps empower students #BunceeChat
In reply to
@kkidsinvt, @rhowdyrecycler, @TeachSDGs
Thinking out oud...my middle school Ss used Chatterpix & gave their voices to fish pictures they drew, but speaking about pollution & #SDG14#lifebelowwater#TeachSDGs#Bunceechat
A3 This is definitely where I am lacking. When I was a teacher I did a huge unit on pollution and marine life. Using @buncee I'd want my Ss to create "digital case studies" a topic that interests them and document steps they took to help solve the problem. #Bunceechat#TeachSDGs
Aw, love this Buncee! Wells are amazing. They used to fascinate me as a child ... have fresh water straight from a local source. Still fascinating to me! #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
A4: They need to hear different perspectives and views. My rural students need to hear from Ss their age about how different life can be, and also that together they can make change. Relationships and empathy are key. #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs@Buncee
A4 #Bunceechat We learned so much about food insecurity and built an awareness of @TheGlobalGoals #2 Zero Hunger. This goal was woven throughout the curriculum. Impactful..
Rural kids might not have the chance to travel...why not bring classrooms of the world to them, including Ss over #Skype, for example?? #TeachSDGs#Bunceechat
A4: They need to hear different perspectives and views. My rural students need to hear from Ss their age about how different life can be, and also that together they can make change. Relationships and empathy are key. #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs@Buncee
A4 Connecting students with global partners in the Skype Buncee Buddies projects gives them important experience with other kids around the 🌎 working on bite size projects. Good for teachers too, to get started globally #Bunceechat
I can’t emphasize this enough myself! In the sustainability field, global relationships/learning is so key. It’s a powerful way to motivate, empower, and make a difference! #BunceeChat
We absolutely loved connecting with your class for #SDGInnoPro last school year! Our High School students were blown away by your Middle School students innovations! We're jumping into #ClimateActionP this year for the first time. #Bunceechat
A4: I could use some help though with the #SkypeBunceeBuddies The chat is a bit overwhelming and hard to find a connection in. Anyone have a good strategy for that? #Bunceechat@Buncee
A5 Creation tools like @Buncee give students a chance to make their thinking visible in a creative way. We also created a custom SDG category in Buncee for our students. Buncee has a wide variety of tools built in to help students campaign, invent and innovate. #Bunceechat
I LOVE that your students have these opportunities to see issues firsthand at an early age! How amazing is it for them to learn perspective that carries with them as they get ready for the future 😄 #bunceechat
A5 #bunceechat I have made only 1 @Buncee BUT I liked the simplicity of creating a slide with a message and overall theme of my students ideas and voices. Trying some more..
I LOVE that your students have these opportunities to see issues firsthand at an early age! How amazing is it for them to learn perspective that carries with them as they get ready for the future 😄 #bunceechat
A5: If we expect our students to change the world, then they need to learn about and experience different parts of the world. @Buncee, @SkypeClassroom, and #TeachSDGs help open the world to our students. #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
a5. It's so important that our Ss feel like they actually have a voice. These platforms do just that. They connect and engage. I don't want my Ss to think they are just doing an assignment, I want them to actually be taking part in something bigger than themselves. #bunceechat
A5 creating @Buncee on #sdgs adds to the thinking. Each element added adds to the importance of the goal. Their creation will stick with them, and we will all benefit. #Bunceechat
Yes! I ended up studying Waste Management as a result! Field trips and connecting with local sustainability experts/universities to talk with students can inspire a whole new world #bunceechat
In reply to
@KatieJMcNamara, @kkidsinvt, @rhowdyrecycler, @TeachSDGs
A5: By sharing a #Buncee and #TeachSDGs will build empathy, communication, culturally sensitive and aware! If more people had these skills in the world, it would be a much better place! #bunceechat
We did Long Walk to Water last year in my eighth grade class. Even though the reading level is elementary, they were VERY moved by the book and immediately saw #TeachSDGs connections. Great read! #bunceechat
In reply to
@ProfeEdTech, @Buncee, @chrisgadbury, @eileenheller, @rensink_connie, @Librari_erin
A5 #Bunceechat Not only creating their own @Buncee, but viewing the Buncees of others can make students more aware of others in the world and the #SDGs.
A5: If we expect our students to change the world, then they need to learn about and experience different parts of the world. @Buncee, @SkypeClassroom, and #TeachSDGs help open the world to our students. #BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
A5 @Buncee is the tool that will help Ss amplify their voice, encourage engagement, and ensure that these discussions are sustained in their learning and social environments. #bunceechat#TeachSDGs
We did Long Walk to Water last year in my eighth grade class. Even though the reading level is elementary, they were VERY moved by the book and immediately saw #TeachSDGs connections. Great read! #bunceechat
In reply to
@ProfeEdTech, @Buncee, @chrisgadbury, @eileenheller, @rensink_connie, @Librari_erin
A5: Buncee is the perfect tool for voice. Students can be creative and share their goals, their learning, their hopes...#TeachSDGs and @Buncee go together like PB and J! #Bunceechat
Brilliant! I love that your rural students are able to connect with other students around the world while also allowing students around the world to learn from them and their perspective of living in a rural environment! #SkypeBunceeBuddies#BunceeChat#TeachSDGs
A5: When constructed with the SDGs, together with activities and products (#Buncee) that require the practice of competencies, PBL units of study naturally encourage students to take active ownership of their learning & their future. #BunceeChat#TeachSDGshttps://t.co/KXdENlSBAP
