A weekly chat covering topics related to teaching with a global perspective. A rotating cast of guest hosts include education experts and influencers. A must-follow for all educators who would like to open their classroom to global opportunities! Hosted by @HSingmaster and sponsored by @AsiaSocietyEDU
Today we continue our special #GlobalEdChat series on teaching the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your feedback and ideas for future chats and hosts! #Teachsdgs
John, Head of an international American school in Mexico City. I give myself 30 minutes of me time first thing in the morning before checking email. #Globaledchat
Hi All! Precious from VA ready to learn! Wellness is something I struggle w/constantly... I have to be intentional about carving out time but it often is stolen. #globaledchat
Hello #globaledchat#teachsdgs Sharon, Kindergarten teacher in Vermont. I swim 5 mornings a week before work. Helps me feel energized and ready for the day! I read, write and spend LOTS of time outside. #natureisthebest
A1 Jenna from Ann Arbor, MI, exec director of the @A2schools community division, which includes internationl partnerships. MPH, LMSW. If I don't prioritize wellness, I feel *terrible.* It's a MUST in my life. #Globaledchat
Hi all! Matt from NY Social Studies and Global Scholars teacher. Weather permitting, I make it a habit to go for a walk everyday during my lunch. #Globaledchat
My name is Jacob Fudale, I am a Special Ed major from Kent State University. I workout every morning for at least an hour, because I love doing it. #globaledchat
A1 Jenna from Ann Arbor, MI, exec director of the @A2schools community division, which includes internationl partnerships. MPH, LMSW. If I don't prioritize wellness, I feel *terrible.* It's a MUST in my life. #Globaledchat
A1: I was reading this encouraging article today about how districts like Appleton, WI are incentivizing physical activity for students: https://t.co/ekG3aEJqvv#globaledchat
Hi Digital Learning Coach from Coppell, TX here. I prioritize wellness by meal planning for the week on Sunday afternoon when I have more time. I also exercise with my kids for fun quality time and to encourage the habit for them. #Globaledchat#TeachSDGs
#globaledchat I also love to knit, a form of coding which I also love to teach. Breathing in and out, thinking about what matters and what inspires you eases and energizes my mind.
A1 As an art T, I see a lot of Ss who struggle w/anxiety. I intentionally use books to help Ss be okay w/making mistakes to accepting others who are different. #globaledchat
A1 One of our biggest challengs is immunizations. We work with partners to try to get J-1 and F-1 Visa students fully immunized BEFORE they arrive -- it's tough. #globaledchat
A1: My Ss and I have been using @charitymiles to walk for charity. We’ve incorporated goal setting and #mindfulness techniques as well. Ss love socializing outside of the classroom environment and exercising all while helping a cause. #Globaledchat
A1: I was reading this encouraging article today about how districts like Appleton, WI are incentivizing physical activity for students: https://t.co/ekG3aEJqvv#globaledchat
Hello! My name is Ashley Irwin, and I am a special education major at Kent State University in Ohio. Joining into one of my first tweet chats! #Globaledchat
A1. In activities that we do, Ss have opportunities to move around the room and not stay stationary in one spot or position. They rotate projects and work with partners. #globaledchat
A1. I'm also a big advocate of the MoodMeter app (or the Ruler Method for younger Ss). We just incorporated it into an online course of Education Colleges in Myanmar https://t.co/T4w6f6jLdN#GlobalEdChat
A1: We are working to build a relationship with a school in India. Meditation and Yoga are part of their tradition. Our plan is to have them educate our Ts on brain break strategies for long block classes, senior graduation stress, and Spring testing stress. #Globaledchat
A1) We currently are running PL sessions on mental health for students and self care for teachers. It is also a big part of our curriculum thanks to @HerveyPHE and @WIHICounselors#Globaledchat
I think this is a great opportunity for conversation and role modelling ... bringing wellness into regular conversation, sharing about your own practices, family approaches etc. and of course actually doing it :) #Globaledchat
A1. In activities that we do, Ss have opportunities to move around the room and not stay stationary in one spot or position. They rotate projects and work with partners. #globaledchat
A1 Often discuss importance of good nutrition, healthy behaviors often come up in informal conversations with HS students. Hygiene is a topic as well. #Globaledchat
Q2. The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model calls for
greater coordination and collaboration to support learning and health. How have
local partnerships helped you advocate for wellness? https://t.co/MpD5rTCGkD#globaledchat#teachsdgs#WSCC
A1: Morning meetings are a good way to check in with kids emotional well being - mindfulness and breathing is a great way to start the day! #GlobalEdChat
I really incorporate global issues and topics into my classroom... I served as a #globallearning fellow in 2015 for the @NEAFoundation and since, tired to ensure more lessons addressed the world we live in... :) #globaledchat Definitely connect!
A1: Our school @asgeatrfk has adopted Guiding Principles and Council as a way to promote Well being. :) #globaledchat We also have breakfast in the classroom as well as early dinner for all students as they go home.
A2: Partners especially for mental health, support , and educating ourselves about trauma infused approaches has helped us figure out how to best support and serve Ss in all areas of their life. Not just academic touchstones #Globaledchat
A2: As a school community, we are all in this together. When one child succeeds, we have all played a role in it. The school is a reflection of how the team works together. #Globaledchat
In Finland, students get a break outside for 15 minutes after every 45 minutes of study. Also gives teachers a break! A teacher wrote about it here: https://t.co/ET50x6GF8r#globaledchat
A2: Being on a college campus I see walking tours going through all the time, and there are many programs here that promote healthy lifestyles! #globaledchat
A2: @IamSTANBACK, former NFL player and now local gym owner is partnering with one of our educators, @MrsMcDowellCHS to educate her Ss on health issues and train them to train our Ts! #Globaledchat
Dinner?? That is amazing!! Where are you located?? Our Ss can receive breakfast but many have no food when they go home in the evenings. #globaledchat How is this funded?
A1: Our school @asgeatrfk has adopted Guiding Principles and Council as a way to promote Well being. :) #globaledchat We also have breakfast in the classroom as well as early dinner for all students as they go home.
A2 Do others on #globaledchat utilize local partnerships to promote wellness with your local students AND foreign students in your district on J1/F1 visa programs? How so? #WSCC
I am part of @LASchools in Los Angeles. It is a city wide program that just started this year. I have at least half of my class participating. They must eat on campus and it is a hot dinner. #Globaledchat
Q2 Community partnerships with local health providers are great for kids bodies, and their growing minds @hatchdw#globaledchat. @HealthLeaderHS is a great example!
Q2. The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model calls for
greater coordination and collaboration to support learning and health. How have
local partnerships helped you advocate for wellness? https://t.co/MpD5rTCGkD#globaledchat#teachsdgs#WSCC
Funding and prioritizing testing standards puts many underserved districts at a disadvantage when it comes to making adequate time for physical activity and wellbeing. Some educators use the few minutes between teaching for students to exercise and/or meditate. #GlobalEdChat
A2) We have had huge success reaching out to our local universities like the University of Michigan and #EMUEagles We are not the experts but we have relied on some to help with PL and services. #Globaledchat
A2 As a HS soccer coach I have made connections with the local physical therapy facility. Preventing injuries through proper warmups and nutrition. They provide free help. #Globaledchat
A3 #globaledchat I use Twitter, Instagram, @KidblogDotOrg@Seesaw and @Skype as platforms to have conversations and engage families. They want to be involved. So many creative ways to do this and offer invitations thanks to digital tools.
#Globaledchat A1 Hi I'm Steve from ISBeijing and https://t.co/KnLrKZDdhM So happy to be here. I'm developing a inquiry-driven opportunity that personalizes wellness for students and classrooms using OECD wellness model. Links to SDG3 and empowers my students.
A3: As a parent we talk a lot at home about health and nutrition. At a recent sleep over my son had the choice of Fruit Loops or Rice Krispies - he was the only one who went with Rice Krispies b/c "Fruit Loops aren't healthy, Mom!" #globaledchat
A3 #globaledchat Having our 3rd Celebration of Learning tomorrow celebrating literacy. 7:30-8:30 AM. healthy breakfast treats #3 Global Goal and families stop by to see and hear what their child is doing. 100%
A3: Sharing supports w/families. There are many resources in our community, but the navigation of them can be complicated. We also have a network of agencies called Barrier Busters. Helps if we have a family in immediate need to get a bunch of agencies all at once #Globaledchat
A3: We have community events sponsored on our school site. The Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools. Top on our agenda are Health, Immigration and College. #globaledchat
A3 Engage families? Feed them! But seriously, work with their young learners so they can learn to help their families make healthy choices #globaledchat. Don't just break cycle, reverse it!
Q3: Open lines of communication on digital platforms and phone lines are key. Know what your capacity is and manage commutation accordingly. #GlobalEdChat
A3 Engage families? Feed them! But seriously, work with their young learners so they can learn to help their families make healthy choices #globaledchat. Don't just break cycle, reverse it!
A3: I am able to go to the gym with my family when I am home from school. It is a great time, because we are maintaining a healthy lifestyle, loving it, and doing it with each other. #globaledchat
A3: Provide a variety of learning opportunities for families to learn about child & adolescent development; how nutrition & physical activity impacts a student's ability to learn & how to set expectations for appropriate healthy behavior & academic performance #Globaledchat
In Finland, students get a break outside for 15 minutes after every 45 minutes of study. Also gives teachers a break! A teacher wrote about it here: https://t.co/ET50x6GF8r#globaledchat
A3: In my last school we participated in fun runs and bike rodeos and had a volleyball club. T's playing with kids and talking about healthy choices in a fun way. #GlobalEdChat
Has to come from your staff first though. If it is top down, it will have a harder time finding traction. A couple of our teachers are running our session. Needs to be #teacherpowered#Globaledchat
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@hatchdw, @edtechjoe, @HerveyPHE, @DianaGross, @WIHICounselors, @BHmindful
We had a "Conchas con Padres" to kick off our school year. - pastries and some coffee to welcome them. We are planning aguas frescas.. lemonade afternoon for Mother's Day #globaledchat
A3 #GlobalEdChat#TeachSDGs Try PSAs after researching added sugar in the school cafeteria. Empower students to take control of their own diet, exercise, sleep habits. They need to understand the why. From there, they want to be heard. #SDG3
A3. Last year, one teacher did a PBL with healthy eating with the kids throughtout the school and then the had to prepare healthy snacks for the community or parents and family! #globaledchat
Q4: Community services, including parks and recreation, help all of us achieve health and wellness goals. What examples have you seen that foster health and wellness alongside global understanding? #GlobalEdChat#CommitToHealth
A4 #globaledchat Being outdoors with children helps to build an appreciation. We explored forest life this year and @Skype with a real forest ranger in Yellowstone National Park. Built awareness & gave of opportunities for ideas around sustainability. @TeachSDGs@TheGlobalGoals
A3: In our book we layout a communication strategy for Ts to follow with school-initiated and parent-initiated communications. https://t.co/tBtDa54SIY#Globaledchat
A4 Our international students take part in the school district's recreational sports, such as basketball. It's great for socializing w local students, physical activity, & practicing English. #GlobalEdChat
A4 @HealthLeaderHS again, worked with city of ABQ to propose "adventure playgrounds" and "mental health parks" designed by kids, for kids #Globaledchat
Q4: Community services, including parks and recreation, help all of us achieve health and wellness goals. What examples have you seen that foster health and wellness alongside global understanding? #GlobalEdChat#CommitToHealth
A4: Coordinate a calendar in cooperation w/ Pk District that integrates wellness messages & about regularly scheduled wellness activities, such as workshops, wellness team meetings & health screenings. #Globaledchat
A4: Making the Global Connection is a challenge. I am thinking of nutrition and promoting local produce especially in the city. At my old school we had a grant for a produce stand at the corner "liqour" store #globaledchat
A4: Coordinate a calendar in cooperation w/ Pk District that integrates wellness messages & about regularly scheduled wellness activities, such as workshops, wellness team meetings & health screenings. #Globaledchat
Addressing food availability adds another layer. Many areas have issues accessing healthy foods. It’s good, if possible, to connect these initiatives with any community-based organizations that can help encourage and sustain healthy eating options. #GlobalEdChat
A4: Our school offers clubs like The Outdoor Club, The Mental Health Club and The Yoga Club. These clubs foster health and wellness for our students. #Globaledchat
Addressing food availability adds another layer. Many areas have issues accessing healthy foods. It’s good, if possible, to connect these initiatives with any community-based organizations that can help encourage and sustain healthy eating options. #GlobalEdChat
A4: Coordinate a calendar in cooperation w/ Pk District that integrates wellness messages & about regularly scheduled wellness activities, such as workshops, wellness team meetings & health screenings. #Globaledchat
A4) We are an IB school so we have all our students take part in CAS (Creativity Action Service) over their junior & senior year. It's a lot of work but often spurs students into opportunities that they would have never thought of otherwise #Globaledchat
I open my classroom doors 30 minutes before the start of the school day. We can greet each other and connect before getting down to work. #globaledchat
This is so awesome! I had not heard of that before... in our school system we have so many Ss w/severe allergies that I don't take my kids out to draw like I used to... #inspiring#globaledchat
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Addressing food availability adds another layer. Many areas have issues accessing healthy foods. It’s good, if possible, to connect these initiatives with any community-based organizations that can help encourage and sustain healthy eating options. #GlobalEdChat
Q5. What’s the role of global project-based learning and service learning for empowering children to play a role in community health? #globaledchat#YouthService#YouthVoice
A5) Offering students opportunities to volunteer or take a mentorship with local partners to start. Need to provide some connections that they might not already have as a teenager. #Globaledchat
#Globaledchat A4: Model. Model. Model. At our school and schools I work with, we build wellness programs for employees around 7 strands. From there, teachers and employees feel better and have a common vocabulary to help students deeply build their own. https://t.co/e6xRYkc568
That’s beautiful! Any areas with the capacity to safely grow edible crops sustainably should go for it! Nothing tastes better, and it offers another learning opportunity. ❤️ #GlobalEdChat
Q5: It's in the question - the role of PBL is to empower and let children see they have a leadership role NOW and in the future of community health. #GlobalEdChat
Q5. What’s the role of global project-based learning and service learning for empowering children to play a role in community health? #globaledchat#YouthService#YouthVoice
A5: I attended an #NGSS workshop today centered around Problem Based Learning. My thoughts were to take an SDG and have Ss identify problems and "Investigate the World" #globaledchat
A3: I share my passion of running with students when I read books about running to classes & let them wear my medals. Also do community runs & school activities! #globaledchat
So glad you asked about "empowered children" @hatchdw. The role is truly theirs to play, not ours to plan #globaledchat@youthvoice They can learn from their efforts, successful or not!
Q5. What’s the role of global project-based learning and service learning for empowering children to play a role in community health? #globaledchat#YouthService#YouthVoice
If you asked my Ss where food comes from, they will tell you Giant or Hmart. We need to provide Ks opportunities to taste and care for food in gardens. #globaledchat
That’s beautiful! Any areas with the capacity to safely grow edible crops sustainably should go for it! Nothing tastes better, and it offers another learning opportunity. ❤️ #GlobalEdChat
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I like that you bring a personal connection to your classes. Great to have students share too - classroom as a sharing community ... changing the conversation #Globaledchat
A3: I share my passion of running with students when I read books about running to classes & let them wear my medals. Also do community runs & school activities! #globaledchat
Q6. STEM Education is a powerful way to foster good health and global understanding while strengthening workforce development. What ideas do you have for encouraging students to find careers at the intersection of STEM and healthcare? #globaledchat#STEM#STEMwellness
A5: I think its so important to get our children involved in the community as much as we can! Set up programs for the children to be outside and involved. #globaledchat
A6: We also created career planning tools to help students explore the global nature of all careers, including STEM: https://t.co/y1SBQ06UyB#globaledchat
A6: (1/3) We know almost every healthcare career involves #STEM. If you are a student looking at healthcare as a possibility, check out The_Connectory for STEM learning opportunities in your area: https://t.co/6hypquGAaM#globaledchat#STEM#STEMwellness
a6) We host career days at our middle and high school. We also host enrichments in which teachers or outside members of the community can teach a passion / idea outside of the school day. We require students complete 4 by the time they graduate. #Globaledchat
Areas of learning that involve building empathy are crucial. Breaking down social barriers that can prevent enriching experiences requires face-to-face experiences, and in divisive times, connecting across differences is key in developing healthy communities. #GlobalEdChat
A6 We just finished our Pennies for Patients campaign Where students learned about Leukemia and Lymphoma learning the Science and also taking action by contributing to finding the cure #globaledchat
Areas of learning that involve building empathy are crucial. Breaking down social barriers that can prevent enriching experiences requires face-to-face experiences, and in divisive times, connecting across differences is key in developing healthy communities. #GlobalEdChat
A6: We have a power building as my high school that takes kids to explore STEM careers, which I think is great for children to get hands on experience within those fields. #globaledchat
A6: I just think you need to include the arts in this from step 1 - I don’t see why we wouldn’t embrace the creativity inherent in the arts and marry it with STEM right out of the gate #Globaledchat#saystheformermathteacher
A6. Carreer days are hosted at our school. When we discuss various projects we are working on, we oftentimes relate them to occupations in STEM. Sometimes healthcare, etc. depending on project! #globaledchat
A6: At my high school and my college, we promote career days for students who may be unsure what their true passion is. It's a great way to help students find their calling. #globaledchat
Q7: What resources and tools have helped you champion health and wellness while supporting the social, emotional, and academic development of children? What more is needed? #GlobalEdChat#SEAD
True, we have all students do a mentorship for at least 24 hours over an extended period of time. I like the idea of doing a smaller session like that to see if they are interested #Globaledchat
A7: I feel we need to challenge the notion that it is an option or secondary curriculum. We need Ss to experience so much in our schools that are seen as soft skills. #changetheculture#changethefuture#globaledchat
Q7: What resources and tools have helped you champion health and wellness while supporting the social, emotional, and academic development of children? What more is needed? #GlobalEdChat#SEAD
We had to start small our first year by asking a few parents. We then had those that helped initially to help spread the word to others. It helps that we technically do 2 a year at our middle school first and then our high school. We always invite to both. #Globaledchat
It’s been really beautiful to see students advocate for themselves and our world. I only hope I can continue to help cultivate our future. #Globaledchat
a7) Student advocates are a HUGE help. Students speaking about issues at the school and the importance of mental health can speak volumes compared to what staff can do. #Globaledchat
I just did my global issues lesson w/5th gr & they blew me away w/their understanding of the world, they want to live in and are ready to take action. #what'syourcause? Create advocacy posters lesson #globaledchat
It’s been really beautiful to see students advocate for themselves and our world. I only hope I can continue to help cultivate our future. #Globaledchat
Sorry I missed #globaledchat tonight. Been working on Center for Geography Education in Oregon's annual conference that is taking place this weekend & #globaledchat's own @hsingmaster will be presenting at!!
A7P2) We also have an anonymous mental health reporting on our website and all of our staffs email signatures. Students can always report and an admin or counselor will follow up with any report. It's a lot of work but so worth it #Globaledchat
A7. Health and wellness, social and emotional well being, kindness and empathy, soft skills in numerous areas all need to be concentrated on! #globaledchat
"Literature and information that will empower my students." "Pencils, paper, technology, books, art supplies, counselors... Not Guns." Educators are resisting a call to arms by spelling out the things they actually need. #ArmMeWithhttps://t.co/Ku1OO0IEF9
A7: Accessible frameworks.Mentor examples.Kids are smart. Just like we would with a Reader's Workshop, offer wellness frameworks & mini-lessons & then facilitate. Empower the students to design-think their wellbeing. Don't we all attain wellness in different ways? #GlobalEdChat
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Thank you! There are too many adults limiting youth expression. The classroom needs to be a platform for empowerment as well as a center for enriching the mind. #GlobalEdChat
Today's young activists are doing what young people have always done: leading the way to change. See the parallels between today's events and the march for civil rights in 1963 that brought segregation to its knees. https://t.co/fpNNuG4wVz
The young people of Parkland "may very well accomplish what the grown-ups could not with the simplicity and visibility of their message to lawmakers: 'It is your job to protect us, and you are FAILING.'" https://t.co/15jzSEAQzz
