#saskedchat Archive
#saskedchat is a great way for Saskatchewan educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Thursday June 2, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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We’ll be using the hashtag tonight, so please make sure you’re following it.
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Your moderator for tonight’s is with and
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Please introduce yourself. Name, where you teach, what you teach, interests, etc.?
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We will follow the Q1, Q2, Q3 format with A1, A2, A3 in response!
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Will we see tonight during ? It’s a great topic - Ed for Global Citizenship!
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Answer questions by responding to Q1, Q2, etc. with A1, A2, etc. & using the hashtag.
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Here at we try to follow the Q1,Q2,Q3...A1,A2,A3 format but, really, just join the discussion! https://t.co/wAfQ59t09l
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We have lightning, thunder, rain, wind - yes it’s a rainy night for !
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Hey all. Pat here and my travel plans only include a move to central Saskatchewan. ...soon...
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Good evening ! Happy to be moderating tonight alongside &
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We use the Q/A format and we will start with our first question in just a moment. Remember to use the hashtag!
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welcome to the chat, Patrick! Glad you could join us tonight.
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Hola ! Melissa from Green Lake... Fav. travel destination is Antigua, Guatemala
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welcome to the chat, Mel!
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Mwahaha! Oops, wrong evil laugh. Good to be here!
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I'm jealous! Despite the weather warning, the sun is still shining here.
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A1: Wanting to further discuss how fosters critical global understanding for Ss, & what it looks like in the classroom.
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A1 - well, it’s where I am every Thursday at this time - hanging with amazing people, sharing ideas and learning with others at
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Hi I'm a gr 2 T from Wadena. My favorite travel destination is Iceland!
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A1. I was told there would be cookies. Also intrigued at how Ss need to be aware and, at a minimum, bi cultural.
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welcome to the chat, Lanny! Glad you could join us tonight.
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A1 - I second on this one. This is where I also am Thursday nights... but also, I like globalyness
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that’s one place I want to visit someday - maybe after this PhD thing!
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- I am from Kelvington originally! Nice to see teachers joining the chat from rural centres!
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Ramanathan
I teach IB and CIE Math
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. globalyness? Did you just make that up? That’s great! vocabulary!
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A1: I am interested in learning more about how can be incorporated into the classroom.
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Definitely worth it but a bit pricy. I spent a night in a car and in an airport!
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Welcome to ! Glad you could join us tonight.
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A1 Living overseas for a number of years I'm always interested in how I can bring global awareness into the class
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Hi all! Grade 3 teacher and ready for
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A2 - is critical for Ss as societies become more globally connected. Need to reach out to others.
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I just need a hololens or an oculus rift to appreciate it even more now...
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Reminds me of when I used to live on reserve, less cows in the photo though.
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A2: I think part of is examining causes of local inequality - can't look at global inequality w/o starting with local
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A2: = framework that equips learners with a global consciousness and competence for critical and active engagement.
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A2 - having family travel & live in numerous global locations, making global connections are becoming more common
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https://t.co/2QZtf5uJ3G
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A1 Living overseas for a number of years I'm always interested in how I can bring global awareness into the class
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A2: prepares Ss to critically engage with challenges & opportunities in an interconnected and interdependent world.
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A2. Recognizing ethnocentric ways of thinking and how they influence us. I recall my Ss asking if war was coming due to ukraine
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A2: Opp. for Ts & Ss to examine root causes of & connections between local & global inequities, & identify possible solutions.
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A2 to me is creating opportunities for youth to engage is larger global issues - the UN's Global Goals relate to everyone
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A2 - my daughters have lived in a number of different countries - working & traveling - it’s a part of our lives!
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A2: Ts must empower Ss to be proactive contributors in building a more just, peaceful, inclusive, secure & sustainable world.
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Little bit late to the party but I'm a pre service secondary English Ed teacher at the U of R joining my very first
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welcome to the chat, Aysha! Glad you could join us!
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A2: Involves multiple stakeholders including families and the community.
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I have yet to see a cow in town. Dogs, frogs, and the random bear are more common
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A2. Ts and ss need to get to the root cause of inequalities which connects to global issues
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One of us... One of us... Welcome! Don't be afraid to jump in, although lurking is cool too!
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Annette I teach french immersion grade 1 in YEG
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A3:Ss must critically engage w/ own identity, power, privilege & complicity in perpetuating systemic &social forms of oppression
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A2: have Ss examine not only what is happening globally but in our own country/province/community &foster meaningful discussion
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It's definitely about opening our eyes to what is happening around us in a way that's suitable for each age group
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. exactly - opening up the discourse about what is happening around us - locally & globally - seeing connections
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A3. Recognizing various viewpoints and critically adopting or rejecting them in schema of one's self is a noble goal.
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yes; connecting the local and the global is key. Inequity is a "here" problem as much as it is a "there" problem.
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completely agree. We need to build relationships with Ss so we can have those conversations - build trust first
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Since you're new we won't troll you endlessly, you know, until gets his claws in.
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https://t.co/PbG6IK7vJ0
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It's definitely about opening our eyes to what is happening around us in a way that's suitable for each age group
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A3: Once we begin to understand self (context, position, etc.), we can understand our relationships locally and globally.
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Sometimes we need to start with “there” in order to see “here” - allows for a new view of the world https://t.co/7gV1FPwnBE
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yes; connecting the local and the global is key. Inequity is a "here" problem as much as it is a "there" problem.
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https://t.co/2XHxiQxgd6
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. exactly - opening up the discourse about what is happening around us - locally & globally - seeing connections
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Well I threatened that if she wasn't here that and I would troll her account, way to let me down ;-)
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https://t.co/2oeGaUg0CV
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A3. Recognizing various viewpoints and critically adopting or rejecting them in schema of one's self is a noble goal.
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A3 - making global connections helps Ss to see there are similarities despite distance - so much in common
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I do worry that people will get the wrong idea - but not that worried!
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A3: can easily become like voluntourism - need to be careful not to make it about us/our good feelings when we help others
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Before Christmas there was one wandering too close during school... so we had indoor recess
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Ah, you know you enjoy the chaos we bring (and you promote)! Keeping on its toes!
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A3 the Internet has made us a global community. Ss and Education need to help students connect
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Q4: What are some roles & responsibilities of Ts & Ss as global citizens in classrooms that do ? https://t.co/Iog1TiXsZy
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In order to adopt or reject must be willing to discuss - opens us to possibilities we might have missed https://t.co/omRg91fFdg
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A3. Recognizing various viewpoints and critically adopting or rejecting them in schema of one's self is a noble goal.
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1.5 leeways have been credited to your account, utilize them wisely! These are rarely given!
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Welcome! Glad you are able to join our
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A3:Important to know about those around us and recognize the different perspectives in order to progress as a person and society
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is 1 way to start getting some Ss used to seeing others from diff't areas. Too bad there are time zones
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amazing what can happen when they make those connections! Also when they look at differences & reframe their thinking.
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Absolutely, but we must remember that often one view dominates the conversation, often the views from the extremes.
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A4: There is so much we can do as both educators and students! Always a positive knowing about whats going on around us
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The Internet just gives us the opportunity - what we do is ultimately up to us - discourse is critical. https://t.co/5VYLNY4HD8
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A3 the Internet has made us a global community. Ss and Education need to help students connect
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It can - that’s why we need to bring these conversations to the classrooms - to explore the extremes https://t.co/CrpItGg3SU
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Absolutely, but we must remember that often one view dominates the conversation, often the views from the extremes.
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A4: As educators I think it is our job to teach our students to be good in order to spark a change!
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A4: Teaching helps our students broaden their perspectives and put themselves in others' shoes. Very vital!
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cannot be superficial or tokenistic - challenging root cause of inequity > charity work https://t.co/vmjK9cfg4c
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A3: can easily become like voluntourism - need to be careful not to make it about us/our good feelings when we help others
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I find that as time goes one, the extremes are rare and far between. Many people are fair and logically minded
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A4: Ts should support Ss in making informed decisions, solving problems & working both independently & collaboratively.
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A3 important to see the difference between charity & sustainable development &having those convos https://t.co/Ra5CSIltPA
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cannot be superficial or tokenistic - challenging root cause of inequity > charity work https://t.co/vmjK9cfg4c
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A3: can easily become like voluntourism - need to be careful not to make it about us/our good feelings when we help others
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A4: requires creating an active classroom environment that honours multiple perspectives.
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can start to break down classroom walls. Wall r just good for keeping out bugs or snowstorms
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A4: is more than discussing current events & global issues - ACTION & CITIZENSHIP components are integral.
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A4: Learning alongside is cross-curricular & includes collaboration, active listening, & making connections.
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you haven’t been following the US elections have you? -
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A4: Ts must teach Ss about digital citizenship and appropriate ways to engage with other classrooms across world online
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A4: Ss = critical thinkers & leaders in their learning journey - taking informed, reflective action locally & globally
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A4: Excited to engage with classrooms all over the world once I begin teaching! Important to have these relationships :)
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Q5: What strategies can Ts use to support & engage Ss in taking on active roles locally & globally? https://t.co/zWAw1rCpbz
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It opens up the possibilities that there are more ways to engage with others than we know. https://t.co/RLDiqrC9tR
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A4: Ts must teach Ss about digital citizenship and appropriate ways to engage with other classrooms across world online
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Eww, your dripping sarcasm left a puddle. Remember that the loudest are not always the ones that are agreed with.
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no, but it is a great lesson in the use of media, digital citizenship & the power of technology - so much learning
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We've had so many lessons my Ss have learned that I don't think we would have gotten through a book or int site.
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what are some roles & responsibilities as you do in your classroom?
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A4 The Ss journey to being a global citizen starts at home. Many of the issues in our communities are common globally
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Love this! But I’m struggling to think of classroom examples that don’t seem tokenistic. Ideas??
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Absolutely and the power of media (social or traditional) to inadvertently give power to those who would oppress.
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Agree - must begin with “WHY” & help Ss to explore from this beginning. Too often we “DO” without that https://t.co/O3in58aNMd
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We've had so many lessons my Ss have learned that I don't think we would have gotten through a book or int site.
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Love this! I completely agree. Start at home and set an example for those around you
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A5: is participatory - learner-centered; life-long, active learning through collaboration.
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A5: = Inquiry-based, project-based, community-based, and experiential teaching and learning tasks.
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A4: As educators we must first understand our own positionality (privileges & oppressions) in relation to the topic pt.1
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A5:Empowering Ss by honouring voice & agency - providing them with the tools they need to be active citizens locally & globally.
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A5 - So important - “WHY” are you & Ss doing this? What are the reasons? We use many “eduspeak” words but what is our “WHY”?
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A5: Confidence is important; Ss need to believe that their daily decisions & actions can have positive local and global impacts.
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A5 Connect with other classrooms via Skype, encourage informed activism, tackle community issues through projects
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A5 - Developing a global mindset that sees beyond today - to a way that the world can be - then working toward it.
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A5: Find something Ss are passionate about and start there! Always good to start in the community so Ss can see a direct effect
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I'm late! But I'm here! Good evening, ! (I think my brain is on some kind of daylight savings)
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It's been short but oh so sweet . I have to duck out early. Looking forwards to reading it later! Good job
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Looks who’s in the house! Welcome ! We’ve missed you!
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we are still working on within our class and school. Citizenship and empathy paramount to
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welcome, Amy! Glad you could join us. Hope all is well! :)
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All is absolutely incredible - happy to be here! :)
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A5: I did a lesson on the global water crisis in my field. Ss LOVED it and started a fundraiser in school to help
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huh? Duck out early? What’s the world coming to?
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Hi folks. Better late than never right??? 😜
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A6 The world of Twitter. Follow class accounts from a similar age and watch the wonders, learning, connections unfold
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A5: Starting anywhere works. I think just getting the information out there is great. Who knows what student you'll inspire?
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I like this point, esp b/c I when I think back to my own HS discussions, we seemed more likely to look outwards
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A5: Ts can be role models - share examples of how everyday choices affect others locally + globally and how we can make changes
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DAVE!! Long time, no chat. Welcome!
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Yep! You received the memo that you’re moderating the next three weeks right?
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Dave, you are soooooooo late! I got here a whole 1 minute ago! :)
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I probably should seeing my track record lately for
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Twitter is nice to start but develop relationships with other classes - build connections & explorations!
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totally agree!! You were quicker to the type than me! 😉
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Jumping in very late tonight! Principal from Estevan. Will try and catch up.
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Great to be here and watch you moderate this great topic. Well done!
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Agreed! We were much more likely to learn about oppression ‘out there’-harder to face/teach about what happened here
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Happy to see I am not the only one who showed up on the late train! Hey I missed you!
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There are water crises here in Canada and our own province!
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A5 maybe the why is the shared knowledge and ability to plant seeds for the future
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A4: Then assist students in this reflection. To understand positionality is 2 understand self in relation 2 & human rights
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A6: Twitter, of course, is so helpful in meeting others. Thinking of Ms.Cassidy's Classroom blog as a means to connect as well
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thanks for the support, Dave! I have learned everything I know from the pros. ;)
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It's a start just like Skype but I've found it often sparks that interest to explore and learn about the world
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Q7: As Ts, what additional supports do you need in order to foster in your classrooms/communities? https://t.co/Hu9A5VIXwd
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I'm only half-joking when I say that I want to start hosting the "after party" chat because I can't be on time
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welcome! Glad you could join - better late than never!
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Thank you for sharing, Mel! So unfortunate and unfair. Only hours away from us too
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absolutely - it’s important to start the conversation just be ready to go beyond that -
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A7 knowledge, time and meaningful ideas
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A6: I'm interested to know if anyone has used Skype to meet other Ss & Ts around the world. Really wanting to try it!
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A7 For me now, the best supports are great supporters - connections that challenge my thinking and push! https://t.co/1R5hr5elwg
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Q7: As Ts, what additional supports do you need in order to foster in your classrooms/communities? https://t.co/Hu9A5VIXwd
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I think that might work for me as well Amy.
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Welcome Michelle! Glad you can join the ! Better late than never!
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Hahaha... I'm sure a lot of people would join too. But they's probably be late :p
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A7: A great supporting teacher family! Love how welcoming and supportive the teacher community is
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A7: A network of Ts actively engaged in - collaboration, modelling, and sharing are important in getting started.
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A7 For me it is meaningful ideas to spark curiosity and action.
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A7: Parent contribution would mean that would continue at home, even after class/school ends
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A7 Awesome PD opportunities.
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That moment when you plan to go on and then you lose track of time...
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Yes you should. It is a great way to start. Everyone is so helpful.
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It really is. Find the people who build you up and share in your excitement about teaching & you're golden!
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you can always read through the thread after! Glad you could join us.
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Great learning. We've also left video messages back & forth with a class from Ireland due to time zones
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A7: I need support of friends/colleagues as I educate myself on how my daily choices as consumer impact others around the world
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As we talk networkers - those interning in - don't forget to reach out in those busy times. We are a community!
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You can sometimes have UN people Skype into your class - did it with grade12’s - great learning!
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Super cool! Hoping to integrate this into my classroom as well
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Great way to learn and teach each other!
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Off topic... Any 4/5 teachers out there? Accepted my first teaching position in Ogema starting in the fall!
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Totally agree. A lot of my Ss didn't know about a lot of the issues occurring within our own province
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congratulations. I know a few. might have some contacts!
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TA: Can't answer for next week but I will always be talking about current events around the world. No sugar coating in my class!
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Congratulations! That's super exciting!!
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. Congrats, Curtis! 4/5 was my first classroom (7 years ago... what??) - love that grade. So exciting!
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- always remember that it’s crucial to meet Ss where they are - not where you are - walk with them in learning
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TA: Important that Ss know the truth about what's going on around the world. They are, after all, the future generation
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Make sure you follow one another to keep the conversation going & build your !
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Thank you to our co-moderators for
facilitating tonight’s !
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TA: Even if I motivate one student to learn more about a topic or do something about it I will feel as if i'm sparking a change!
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Make sure you follow one another to keep the conversation going & build your !
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truth is a difficult thing to discuss - so many shades & sides but discussions are important
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A5: Ensure the plurality of diversity in human identity is reflected in classroom learning & culture (race, class, gender, LGBT)
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Later tonight the archive will appear here. Right now, I'm going to relax after another amazing ! https://t.co/i42n0AP6n0
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Thanks to & the crew for supporting in moderating our first chat!
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Remember next Thursday is from 4PM to 5PM CST for a SPECIAL EDITION -Supporting New Teachers https://t.co/Gii69hY3fn
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Take advantage of our curriculum and IT consultants. They are awesome!
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HUGE thank you to my PIC's & co-moderators and !
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them to discuss and infer
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So glad you did this. We'll keep sharing and learning if you will! 😜
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Thank you to everyone participating in the ! It wasn't so scary after all ;) Love how supportive the teaching community is!
