#ILedchat Archive
#ILedchat is a great way for Illinois educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday May 2, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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Good evening! My tweets for the next hour will be dedicated to to discuss .
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The team (, , , & ) is glad you’re here!
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Remember to use for our chat this evening. We’ll also be posting an archive later tonight.
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For the next hour my tweets will be focused to my friends on Tonight we're learning more about
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We’ll be using Q1, Q2...A1, A2...to track questions & responses.
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Please introduce yourself, your role working w/students, and where you’re tweeting from tonight.
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Greetings everyone! Bob, Technology Coordinator tweeting from Libertyville, IL - Glad to be here!
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Greetings from Dave in San Francisco! Pleased to show support of
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Hi I’m tweeting from my home in Burr Ridge tonight! I work with educators as a consultant all over the state and country.
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Bob Abrams, part of the team, tweeting from New Lenox. HS AP
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Thanks for being here, Bob!
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Seth Brady tweeting as tonight--teach comparative religions and world cultures Naperville Central HS
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Thanks for your continued participation with
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Thrilled to have you as a part of the learning
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Glad to be here - I am interesting in learning more about this program.
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Welcome back! Good to see you!
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Hi ers! Larry Hyde, Co-Director of Midwest Principals' Center learning from St. Charles.
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Thanks for partnering with us Seth!
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Looking forward to the partnership and learning together tonight and continued!
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My name is Randy Smith. I'm centrally involved with IL Global Scholar! Tweeting from home; social studies tchr in Naperville
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Welcome to ! Glad to have you be part of the learning!
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Greetings from Prof Susan in central IL. Will be straddling both and tonight. Will do my best to focus in each.
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Kathy Melton- Pleased to be moderating tonight! I'm an elementary principal in Wheaton.
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Great to see you back with !
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Jon Pazol. At home. Involved with . From Leyden High Schools
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Let's get started with some questions!
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Good morning ! Jeannie, ES Principal, Chicago native, lurking in n out from Southern China, work day here! Intersting topic!
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Q1 Why is it important to foster a global perspective and help students
develop global skills?
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Great to have you back with . You should be able to provide some great perspective for Global Scholarship
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Q1 All students need to feel like they are part of a global community. New skills are needed for future success
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A1: we have over 45+ nationalities at r school alone. this is the world r Ss need to engage n thrive in! https://t.co/spJVyK9Wbd
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Q1 Why is it important to foster a global perspective and help students
develop global skills?
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A1 Now more than ever, Ss must understand their place in the world. No longer do people live in just their community.
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A1 The Internet is making the world smaller & more interdependent. It will take global collaboration to solve world-wide problems
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Jumping between and moderating Should be fun!
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A1: Leads to developing greater self-awareness along with increasing ones ability to interact with different peoples
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Hi Bob! Will try :) Glad I could make this one.
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A1: We want to raise kids who will change the world. They first have to understand it.
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A1: A global perspective is increasingly crucial for career success; enriches student experience & self understanding
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And we have opportunities to do this like never before!! More on that later!
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Glad to be back tonight on
Busy finishing the following. Targeting 8-12th & early univ yrs. https://t.co/ixX6a5HDLj
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A1 We now live in a "flat world" with instant communications & connected economies. Our success depends on it!
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Q2 What are some ways that we can encourage students to develop a global perspective?
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A1: I agree! https://t.co/6Nl6nY7RdM
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A1: We want to raise kids who will change the world. They first have to understand it.
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A1: In the words of Whitney Houston, "I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way."
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I think we often overlook the self-understanding piece. How to you maximize that?
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True, no longer are there American, European or Asian problems. We must communicate &collaborate across boarders
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So true! U learn a lot about urself when u find urself having to engage w ppl who are diff from u. https://t.co/yQa9MCghbY
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A1: Leads to developing greater self-awareness along with increasing ones ability to interact with different peoples
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A1: Recent migration patterns mean increased need for understanding
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A2 Connecting Ss to an authentic audience is an important first step. Student voice and choice is critical today.
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A2 I appreciate seeing classrooms of Ss reaching abroad to other Ss. Gaining perspective - deepening understanding; connecting!
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A2: Investigation of different perspectives of human interactions - and how this impacts how people perceive different things
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A2 Embed multicultural activities, perspectives, and thinking into all curriculum. Mystery Skype across the world!
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A1- empathize and realize the real world exists outside the classroom
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A1 Global perspective is crucial from the get-go K-12 to avoid objectifying anyone & perceive all as members of the same team.
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. We just had a parent who is a college prof Skype into a 1st grade class from Ethiopia! So neat!
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self understanding comes with placing yourself in another's shoes/giving kids contact with other world views!
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A2 Have them investigate and problem solve issues that cross borders, sich as 'global warming'
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Globalization means~Ss must be equipped &. culturally savvy to navigate their future successfully. Their jobs will depend on it!
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A2.1 David Perkins says these "big understandings" is what creates lifeworthy learning - stuff that's real, stuff that sticks!
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A2: Take a field trip to Disney World and stand in any line you see.
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Sorry I need to step away, I will reflect on the archive. Thanks!
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Taking Atticus Finch to a global scale! https://t.co/xShxxHbgr2
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self understanding comes with placing yourself in another's shoes/giving kids contact with other world views!
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A2 Also, giving students opportunities to communicate to diverse audiences helps prep them for better interaction across cultures
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And not just hear adults from other countries speak. It is too easy to connect Ss w/ one another across the globe
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A2: 1 way is immerse Ss in diff settings n exp frustrations n dev skills to become more aware n resilient https://t.co/knNkAt4Kcf
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Q2 What are some ways that we can encourage students to develop a global perspective?
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How awesome - Global connection is a professional goal of mine - I've already connected with a few experts tonight! The power of
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virtuallyall jobs-here & around the world require a globalperspective; havefound lots ofinteres in Ag for example
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Q3 What sorts of courses or subjects lend themselves well to developing global competencies in students?
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Yes! Gotta start young. Lots of adult professional assigned overseas struggle w this! https://t.co/38u1nDYUeX
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A2 Also, giving students opportunities to communicate to diverse audiences helps prep them for better interaction across cultures
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so true....dialogue as rich communication!
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Absolutely LOVE that TEDTalk. If you have not viewed it, do it after is over
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important for students to hear many stories--the closer we can get them to real people, the better!
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A3: exp where Ss learn abt diff systems, overcoming making assumptions n engaging to understand not change https://t.co/rRzYxjXEiU
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Q3 What sorts of courses or subjects lend themselves well to developing global competencies in students?
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A2 Literature, film & other arts from diff cultures: great ways to help students literally enter the worlds of diverse peoples.
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So true & so possible! https://t.co/inlS9J1yKy
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important for students to hear many stories--the closer we can get them to real people, the better!
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A3. Essential to integrate into all content: isn't more on a teacher's plate- it's the plate! https://t.co/sSjxFxLN5W
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A2- curriculum redesign embedding global connection opportunities - video conferencing, classroom based PLN, simulations
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That Ted Talk is powerful in part because it calls for a new disposition when approaching other cultures-Ss need to learn 2 learn!
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A3 Seems like a Foods class and a fashion construction could be great places to explore global connection
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A3 My bias here is towards science & social studies, but I think this opportunity is best enjoyed across disciplines.
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A3: You name it! Give Ss opportunity to inquire on global issues & investigate world w/sufficient depth...it's across disciplines
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Learn to learn in ANY global context!
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A3 We must also look at the global contributions to the core disciplines...not just Western influences
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A3: Obvious choice is the world language offerings - can start in Es and go through AP level
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Agree! I struggle to think of a subject that couldn't be enhanced in this regard!
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A3 Definitely the arts. In my Intro to Nat Lits, films by Native directors invaluable: e.g., On the Ice
https://t.co/wPuLv93QXB
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Look at the change to a global perspective right there. World Language vs. Foreign
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Yes - purposeful word choice there https://t.co/8XxeU6qs4n
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Look at the change to a global perspective right there. World Language vs. Foreign
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Yes! There is so much more u can do now beyond field trips to eat at an ethnic restaurant! https://t.co/6zsVgdDMXy
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A2- curriculum redesign embedding global connection opportunities - video conferencing, classroom based PLN, simulations
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A3: Literature, Film, opportunities in Math esp stats--not an add-on but an approach!
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A3 Integrating Global culture & perspective into learning should include wired technology!
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A3: so much opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration too!
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A3 Thrilled I got introduced to Things Fall Apart by C.Achebe in senior English. Opened my eyes to differing ideas of civilized!
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A3: It can work in any class by reframing the questions. In Bio, not "What is a viral disease?" but "What's the global impact?"
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What do you mean by wired?
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Great lead in to our next question....
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Yet these experiences can play a role in helping Ss get a "taste" of global diversity...of course...only a beginning
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A3: Global Education doesn't just complement STEM, it is part of it--STEM implies global!
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Q4 What are ways that global education might be infused into courses that are not traditionally considered global?
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Cool - I'm with you then! THX
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Yes, must not end w a nice tasting outing.
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A4: World literature, perspectives of world politics, Global art and music, global environmental issues
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Have a colleague comparing caloric intake of Indonesians and Americans by creating student data sets then skype to debrief
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A4 I'm gonna ruffle feathers here. Just getting some distance from "traditional" schooling opens relevant, global possibilities
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A4 Population growth comparison of different nations. Climate change affects across the world and changing environmental impact
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A4: Use art to address a global issue or concern!
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A4 Collaborative classrooms w class in US paired w class in diff country. This can be done regardless of subject matter.
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A4 It requires a teacher that understands importance of global issues & plans its inclusion in instruction
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Agree! Join in where we're talking about
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In geography, instead of just locating features - analyze migration patterns - WHY? How did we get here?
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Music as well. Loved learning African Christmas carols in the Varsity Mens Glee Club at U of I.
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A4: maybe it starts w mindset n how we promote inquiry in all content areas that is global minded, period https://t.co/D5VAAtv1un
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Q4 What are ways that global education might be infused into courses that are not traditionally considered global?
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Interesting- tell me more about where you see the insecurity come into play.
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A4: Playing cultural games to explore differing values--collaborative games v. Competitive in music or PE
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What were people looking for & What was missing current dwelling? How did changes occur? What does it mean to me?
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Based upon this research, predict the future of human migration. Where are we going?
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Q5 What are some reasons why a Global Education Certificate might be valuable to Illinois students?
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So true...as w/service learning, prior planning promotes engagement for Ss
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This could be some deeper interesting convo right here! :)
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In other words, what new location will we ruin next?
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Got it. How can admin best support teachers step outside this box? Many of us want that.
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A5: Great Q! I think this cert could set IL scholars apart from those S's around IL/US who do not see from a global perspective
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A5 Because it's cool 1st of all! How many careers will have international opportunities? Isn't it all about creating opportunity?
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A4 US culture tends to be very US centric, this should be more open & balanced with global issues that affect us
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Ooh yea - there is that strong possibility, but we will at least know where we messed up - global edu
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A5: Global Ed Cert helps equip Sd to fill a need for globally-competent workers
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A5 To hopefully show them that they are an important part of a MUCH larger world. They can and should make their contribution.
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A5: Help Ss make connections in their learning they might not make otherwise!
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Sorry gotta run! Love this ! Will catchup on feed later!
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One of my very favorite C words! "Contribution"
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Thanks for joining us at , Jeannie!
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A5: Global Ed cert will recognize and motivate Ss to engage in the process and develop the disposition to be globally competent
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A5: It's a way for all Ss/all levels/all backgrounds to enrich themselves personally and to prepare them for the future.
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And those connections are so powerful! I want that for my children, for sure. https://t.co/WaWlkuvy4U
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A5: Help Ss make connections in their learning they might not make otherwise!
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Q6 In addition to coursework, the IGS cert requires global collaboration. What resources would support such global connections?
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A5: Many Illinois Universities working hard to globalize their programs-want globally minded students!
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I believe all students need global awareness/knowledge to be a citizen in today's society.
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Do other states currently have a similar certificate in place or in progress?
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A6 Making sure that our PLN reaches across the globe. We need to model the multicultural connections.
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A6: Face to Faith - Tony Blair Foundation-- provides co-blogging and virtual classroom interactions! Minimal teacher legwork.
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Yes!! Wisconsin's Global Education Achievement Certificate is one such example!
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Have you tried quad blogging yet?
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Wisconsin, North Carolina, Georgia so far. Others like Iowa and CA working towards!
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Q7 Service Learning is also a requirement. How might service learning be tied to a global topic, issue, or concern?
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A6: I'd be in favor of a student exchange experience for a month or a semester
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Not me, but I have turned a few classes on to this. Some success, some faded efforts. I love the concept!
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A6 Resources for global connections need not be extensive--esp in IL these days:
tech to connect schools
S access to films & lits
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Asia Society, Primary Source, I-earn also great global Ed resource sites!
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I can't wait to review the archive - great stuff being shared here tonight! Thanks everyone!
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A7: Most Global issues, topics can be connected with local service learning if travel not possible
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Educators can also have a global perspective on successful ed practice and model this to students
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Be sure to share the archive w/others, too, to share the work of ! https://t.co/xBaNhEdQsz
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I can't wait to review the archive - great stuff being shared here tonight! Thanks everyone!
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My interest has grown from vacations turned charitable activities. I'm organizing books / supplies donations 2 schools of need
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Q8 What are some ideas for developing a global education community among K-12 teachers in our state?
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Also OECD website.
Understanding a changing world is crucial for all Ss. Don't want them preparing to shoe horses in a TESLA age.
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A8 Follow and keep sharing ideas with one another. Start ?
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A8 Great question - interested in what others have to share about this.
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A8: Global Ed summits combined with teacher PD has been a successful model.
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My best to all for two excellent discussions tonight! Thank you to moderators & all! Starbucks is closing. :-)
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A7: Last school year we focused school wide on a project and collected enough $ to build a well in Zambia.
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A8 Connect with for her global collaboration connections!
