#ALedchat Archive
#ALedchat is a weekly chat on Twitter about education topics. It is held each Monday from 9-10pmCST. While the discussion on #ALedchat continues on Twitter well beyond our weekly one-hour chat session, this platform affords us the opportunity to extend, expand and share the conversation with an even greater audience. Educators from across the state of Alabama, and the world, can come here to find encouragement, support, resources, professional growth opportunities and advice, while providing the same to their colleagues.
Monday August 22, 2016
Welcome to where we’re going to talk about making classrooms global! Pls introduce yourself & what you do!
Tonight’s chat will be about how to provide an authentic audience 4 Ss. We are excited to learn more about your school/classroom!
Laura Tate, AP, Homewood, AL
Christy Bice, Principal at Haleyville Elementary and co-moderator for . Looking forward to another great chat!
Hello - HS SPED from Akron, Oh.
Hey all! Dr. Matt Kiser, principal of Edgewood Elementary School in Homewood, AL co-moderator (new) of https://t.co/BQ7ZZJwzTP
Welcome to where we’re going to talk about making classrooms global! Pls introduce yourself & what you do!
Welcome, Laura! Great to have you with us!
The format for the chat is Q1, Q2, Q3… with corresponding answers A1, A2, A3, etc. Be sure to use the hashtag!
Hey, Reuben! Glad you're here tonight!
Welcome! Glad you could join us!
I'm Jennifer Hogan, HS AP, Co-founder of this chat & the quarterly . Looking forward to tonight!
Daniel- Middle school math teacher- Birmingham, AL
Grayson Lawrence Assistant Principal, Winterboro High School, Talladega County Schools
Derek Dixon, MS Social Studies teacher at South Tama MS in Iowa. Excited to be here tonight for
Hey, Daniel! First time for ?
Excited to have you as part of the team!
Hey, Derek! How's the captain of positivity doing tonight?? All good in Iowa?
Debbie from Texas, Communications Director/Instructional Technologist. Excited to learn from everyone tonight!
Holly Sutherland, principal at Haleyville HS. Welcome all to our chat!
Always great to have you with us!
Emily, English teacher at Clay-Chalkville HS
Maybe second time. I am just getting really comfy with the logistics of Twitter chats
Things are great! Open House tomorrow & first day with kids on Wednesday! Excitement is boiling over to meet them!
*******Q1 coming up in 1 minute! **********
Welcome aboard Matt! https://t.co/6a8PDXV5wx
Hey all! Dr. Matt Kiser, principal of Edgewood Elementary School in Homewood, AL co-moderator (new) of https://t.co/BQ7ZZJwzTP
Welcome to where we’re going to talk about making classrooms global! Pls introduce yourself & what you do!
Hey Christy! Looking forward to onight's chat!
Awesome! We're glad you're back!
Can't wait to hear more great ideas!
Q1: How can teachers create an inclusive, global classroom, where all children have an equal voice?
Heather, 3rd grade teacher, Tuscumbia, AL
Hey, Emily! We love our new librarian at HHS, Jessica Arnold!
Glad you are here Debbie!
Lovin' me some learning! Maggie Bolado, 6th Science, South Tx
That's cool that yall have Open House before the school year starts for kids.
Glad you are here! Literally! Love our chats! ;)
Glad you are here Heather!
A1: By modeling an adventurous spirit; T's can foster a climate that celebrates "the plunge" https://t.co/G97RVN4Q0l
Q1: How can teachers create an inclusive, global classroom, where all children have an equal voice?
Good evening, Holly! Always great to see you on Monday nights!
RT Q1: How can teachers create an inclusive, global classroom, where all children have an equal voice?
A1: Looking past disabilities, creating a learning environment that includes all Ss.
A1 By actively listening to Ss. You have to GIVE them a voice first before their voice can be equal. Allow for Ss to take the lead
A1) Be the megaphone that amplifies thr ideas/opinions on global issues - celebrate & channel thr thoughts https://t.co/ZjbzgPj2Ok
Q1: How can teachers create an inclusive, global classroom, where all children have an equal voice?
Matt, by modeling do you mean showing global connections themselves? https://t.co/vRybYzs2VD
A1: By modeling an adventurous spirit; T's can foster a climate that celebrates "the plunge" https://t.co/G97RVN4Q0l
Q1: How can teachers create an inclusive, global classroom, where all children have an equal voice?
A1: PBL one major component of it is voice and choice. Allow Ss to lead learning! Take risks be creative! https://t.co/sLN1bHdDGz
Q1: How can teachers create an inclusive, global classroom, where all children have an equal voice?
A1: Play music from a variety of cultures & discuss, avoid stereotypes, have a global bookshelf w/international books.
Agree! Listening is KEY! https://t.co/IBOKmrm7nn
A1 By actively listening to Ss. You have to GIVE them a voice first before their voice can be equal. Allow for Ss to take the lead
Tell me more about your work, Jeremy.
Disabilities and differences. Hear all Ss- even those who challenge us! https://t.co/oEJaIzeRxA
A1: Looking past disabilities, creating a learning environment that includes all Ss.
A1: Online discussion board assignments help timid students because they have time to say what they think with much consideration.
Great point It is important the T provide a goal/objective and clear parameters https://t.co/u5pIECqYWQ
A1 By actively listening to Ss. You have to GIVE them a voice first before their voice can be equal. Allow for Ss to take the lead
A1: Allows S's to share their backgrounds/personal life with each other. Encourages collaborative lrning . https://t.co/1hA49dwbBj
Q1: How can teachers create an inclusive, global classroom, where all children have an equal voice?
A1: Use teaching materials that reflect the world's diversity.
We have the resources in our rooms - the kids and their diverse backgrounds.Celebrate it!
Yes, demonstrating how to do it; anecdotal examples can lead to a climate of digital adventures https://t.co/JUcmZreASE
Matt, by modeling do you mean showing global connections themselves? https://t.co/vRybYzs2VD
A1: By modeling an adventurous spirit; T's can foster a climate that celebrates "the plunge" https://t.co/G97RVN4Q0l
Q1: How can teachers create an inclusive, global classroom, where all children have an equal voice?
checking in late...Michael, HS Principal, Al
A1: All Ss have the opportunity to contribute. All Ss are valuable & can contribute. Safe environments where Ss aren't afraid.
Truly inclusive when they share their story! https://t.co/yEOM4Xdegq
A1: Allows S's to share their backgrounds/personal life with each other. Encourages collaborative lrning . https://t.co/1hA49dwbBj
Q1: How can teachers create an inclusive, global classroom, where all children have an equal voice?
loves you, too, Maggie! Glad you're here!
A1 This year my Ss studied a food security issue in a different world country. Also had an International Dinner w/ our 7th Grade.
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A1: Learning opportunities should extend well beyond the pages of a text. Possibilities are endless.
Books, maps, music, poems, stories, pictures, languages... artifacts that celebrate differences & similarities.
Q2: What benefits are there in creating a classroom where students collaborate with kids from another school?
Welcome, Michael! Glad you could join us!
Agreed protection from adverse consequences (failure) can help to foster inclusiveness https://t.co/KBjE5a0otC
A1: All Ss have the opportunity to contribute. All Ss are valuable & can contribute. Safe environments where Ss aren't afraid.
A2) Peripheral vision amplified! https://t.co/jq2wJuuogQ
Q2: What benefits are there in creating a classroom where students collaborate with kids from another school?
And it is so easy to start this at a young age. https://t.co/A6oKb7pT6c
Books, maps, music, poems, stories, pictures, languages... artifacts that celebrate differences & similarities.
Yes! Create opportunities for all Ss to take part.
A1. By celebrating who you have in the building. Look at this today sts showing where they were born. https://t.co/l64u8sAdG1
My first year my 7th grade Ss had e-pals which they conversed with. We paired up w/ another class from Ecuador. Great experience.
I take 2 min every class for students to share something they did the evening before. I share too :)! https://t.co/VIXN3znHSD
We have the resources in our rooms - the kids and their diverse backgrounds.Celebrate it!
Jumping in a little late, Michele Hill from NJ.
A2 Too many to list-especially for rural areas-makes them see and connect to this big world of ours. It's powerful stuff for sure.
A2: The world outside of school is happening as we chat; it is important to expose our students 2diversity https://t.co/uckx0bRQPU
Q2: What benefits are there in creating a classroom where students collaborate with kids from another school?
Couldn't agree more with this! Hard to "see" diversity in our rural school sometimes... https://t.co/w1sslop08j
A2 Too many to list-especially for rural areas-makes them see and connect to this big world of ours. It's powerful stuff for sure.
A2- I think it helps facilitate learning in a global society. It's the world our Ss are growing up in.
A2: Different perspectives and life stories, having an inner city, suburban and rural schools have collaborative partnerships.
Becoming part of the community of learners is key; kudos to you https://t.co/xru32QWKDV
I take 2 min every class for students to share something they did the evening before. I share too :)! https://t.co/VIXN3znHSD
We have the resources in our rooms - the kids and their diverse backgrounds.Celebrate it!
A2 S's gain a better perspective of similarities & differences when connecting with S's fro other countries.
A2: Allows Ss to think outside their school & community. Ss see diversity & diff ways of thinking. Ss learn best from other Ss.
A2: The world is more and more interconnected. We want students to thrive as adults!
A2: Benefits are endless in collab. and learning with others. Eyes are opened and views are challenged! https://t.co/SXkHHY4lXn
Q2: What benefits are there in creating a classroom where students collaborate with kids from another school?
A2 I have little experience with making this happen...however I think a huge benefit is relationships, connections & collaborating
I love this idea. We have talked abt it many times. I need to make it happen. https://t.co/7Ppaml4kLK
A2: Different perspectives and life stories, having an inner city, suburban and rural schools have collaborative partnerships.
Deny or embrace; the fact is the society we live in is global; I say embrace :) https://t.co/AyxVLkq2Ex
A2- I think it helps facilitate learning in a global society. It's the world our Ss are growing up in.
I'm so glad you're here, Kory! Love what your classes have done w/classes from other states! https://t.co/b4cWuaFT1J
A2 Too many to list-especially for rural areas-makes them see and connect to this big world of ours. It's powerful stuff for sure.
Absolutely....a wide variety of diverse opinions are shared. https://t.co/xpSASoxoOK
A2: Allows Ss to think outside their school & community. Ss see diversity & diff ways of thinking. Ss learn best from other Ss.
A2: So many different perspectives to gain from learning from others.
By facilitating the global comm. in the classroom; we open up a plethora of new ideas for T's and Ss https://t.co/89NWwMy9m3
A2: Benefits are endless in collab. and learning with others. Eyes are opened and views are challenged! https://t.co/SXkHHY4lXn
Q2: What benefits are there in creating a classroom where students collaborate with kids from another school?
is on fire! https://t.co/OPGUy0zVnC
I'm so glad you're here, Kory! Love what your classes have done w/classes from other states! https://t.co/b4cWuaFT1J
A2 Too many to list-especially for rural areas-makes them see and connect to this big world of ours. It's powerful stuff for sure.
Can't wait to connect our schools this year! Look for my email this week. :-) https://t.co/v5QA9mb2Z7
A2 I have little experience with making this happen...however I think a huge benefit is relationships, connections & collaborating
Agreed! https://t.co/SoujrKTChg
Deny or embrace; the fact is the society we live in is global; I say embrace :) https://t.co/AyxVLkq2Ex
A2- I think it helps facilitate learning in a global society. It's the world our Ss are growing up in.
A2: Wow-impressive! I want to try this. Exposes students to differences they might not be aware of. https://t.co/eSmNXug0dr
Q2: What benefits are there in creating a classroom where students collaborate with kids from another school?
A2: Encourage collaboration and appreciate often!
Great point!@debralcamp relationships can be formed and cultivated in a digital platform; https://t.co/ED4XWdom12
A2 I have little experience with making this happen...however I think a huge benefit is relationships, connections & collaborating
Nailed it! https://t.co/FcO0THh3c5
Deny or embrace; the fact is the society we live in is global; I say embrace :) https://t.co/AyxVLkq2Ex
A2- I think it helps facilitate learning in a global society. It's the world our Ss are growing up in.
*******Q3 coming up in 1 minute*******
A2: Ss can see the content through the lens of other Ss who may be bringing a dift. set of life experiences to the discussion.
We're doing this at our school this year.
Yes! Great way to teach empathy! https://t.co/d0aApmk1mP
A2: Ss can see the content through the lens of other Ss who may be bringing a dift. set of life experiences to the discussion.
Hey what about reading buddies? Having a high schooler read to a 2nd grader; virtually... https://t.co/xosispsUqt
Can't wait to connect our schools this year! Look for my email this week. :-) https://t.co/v5QA9mb2Z7
A2 I have little experience with making this happen...however I think a huge benefit is relationships, connections & collaborating
Q3: What is the “power of the audience” & what is it’s role in learning?
Thanks! I think the key thing to remember is to keep it simple-doesn't have to be extravagant, just have Ss share
This is what class did! You need to hear her story! https://t.co/ma5TCKzy4V
Hey what about reading buddies? Having a high schooler read to a 2nd grader; virtually... https://t.co/xosispsUqt
Can't wait to connect our schools this year! Look for my email this week. :-) https://t.co/v5QA9mb2Z7
A2 I have little experience with making this happen...however I think a huge benefit is relationships, connections & collaborating
A2: Collaborating using Google Docs or Google Slides allows Ss to share ideas & comment on work across time zones
And yes... our reading teacher wants to do this.
Check out my hashtag you can see pictures and videos there. And give me a second....
Agreed It's the relationship forming and exposure to another perspective voice that matters.
Do you have a blog post you can share about your class?
A3: Knowing and understanding the audience is key; the audience is key to carrying out the message https://t.co/421fdpWer3
Q3: What is the “power of the audience” & what is it’s role in learning?
We've used IVECA in the past to connect to other countries. We're going to connect w/other states this yr.
A2 Like to do the postcard exchanges with diff states & countries. Emailed one class fm England a few times that we met w/t this
A3: Audience forces you to refine your thinking to make it accessible to others. Ss need opportunities to challenge their thinking
YES! https://t.co/X0PNTkQDrP
A2:Making connections with other Ss around the country /the globe deepens perspectives &increases empathy for differences.
Refined thinking .... Outstanding! https://t.co/Z32cK2uN2Z
A3: Audience forces you to refine your thinking to make it accessible to others. Ss need opportunities to challenge their thinking
A3 Audience brings authenticity. It makes whatever is being shared in learning real & relevent I think few things r more powerful
A3: Ts cannot be authentic audiences. We must give Ss real situations where writing matters in order for writing to matter to them
*******Q4 coming up in 1 minute*******
I was thinking this along the same lines. https://t.co/BDFzgaKTck
A3: Audience forces you to refine your thinking to make it accessible to others. Ss need opportunities to challenge their thinking
This is so true. When a peer engages and comments it is powerful.
Glad you're here! I just asked my PLN in 2 Voxer groups, then asked my Ts who wanted to do it.
A3: Knowing the aud. is key in determining the end product! What the audience will learn from Ss is key!! https://t.co/0579khYANF
Q3: What is the “power of the audience” & what is it’s role in learning?
A3 The audience is what makes the content come alive. Know the audience, tailor your delivery to them and watch it take off!
This is true; students produce their BEST work when the believe it will B on display; ditch the worksheet https://t.co/d7i51yEAsC
A3: Ts cannot be authentic audiences. We must give Ss real situations where writing matters in order for writing to matter to them
Q4: What do you already do in your classroom/school in which you would like to incorporate a global component?
Agreed. It makes what your sharing a "real" product and not just an assignment. Adds meaning. https://t.co/32wAJ6lj8m
Refined thinking .... Outstanding! https://t.co/Z32cK2uN2Z
A3: Audience forces you to refine your thinking to make it accessible to others. Ss need opportunities to challenge their thinking
A4: Google Cardboard, using VR in my classroom.
A3: Ss produce content everyday that's 4 an audience. They want the selfie, tweet, etc. to be perfect. Can be same for assignment
A3 Audience guides the process and provides authentic purpose. Ss need to know that their learning has an impact on others.
A4- we are already doing many classes with a virtual component...should be very easy to implement a global component.
A3: Depends on audience. Consider purpose of the assignment & pick the audience. In life u have to know your audience b4 u respond
Yep! That's a great way to think about it!
A4 Would like to incorporate a global component to my Genius Hour enrichment time. It would be even more AWESOME and authentic!
Us, too. Being a 1:1 school lends itself to implementing this. https://t.co/IuEWx2DgxX
A4- we are already doing many classes with a virtual component...should be very easy to implement a global component.
Varied modalities of assessment; break tradition, be a trendsetter in your school/district https://t.co/cFXz9USoDh
A3: Ss produce content everyday that's 4 an audience. They want the selfie, tweet, etc. to be perfect. Can be same for assignment
FAVE ---> "Ss need to know that their learning has an impact on others" https://t.co/nXp9WotBAV
A3 Audience guides the process and provides authentic purpose. Ss need to know that their learning has an impact on others.
A4) Strategic global citizenship activities involving issues affecting kids in the same age group as my Ss https://t.co/d5DX75mHcs
Q4: What do you already do in your classroom/school in which you would like to incorporate a global component?
A4: passion projects, genius hour
Authenticity is key.... https://t.co/Kk99VX4gOs
A3 Audience guides the process and provides authentic purpose. Ss need to know that their learning has an impact on others.
We are just starting our genius hour. Any tips? https://t.co/xaN1qUAp9Q
A4 Would like to incorporate a global component to my Genius Hour enrichment time. It would be even more AWESOME and authentic!
Now THAT sounds awesome! Tell us more! https://t.co/kjPQs879TU
A4) Strategic global citizenship activities involving issues affecting kids in the same age group as my Ss https://t.co/d5DX75mHcs
Q4: What do you already do in your classroom/school in which you would like to incorporate a global component?
Agreed, learning to access and read the "virtual world" is a skill just like in a face 2 face environment https://t.co/UYj2YarseV
A3: Depends on audience. Consider purpose of the assignment & pick the audience. In life u have to know your audience b4 u respond
Same here! We can share ideas together. Using a lot of resources from other people to help me get started.
Also, love the idea of reading buddies!
A4: Planning is the most crucial part of creating opportunities w/i our CRs & schools. Kuddos to our Ts who go above & beyond.
A4: I think they need to analyze authors' choices with people from different backgrounds. Perhaps Mabeth? https://t.co/eM6DqBmBLg
Q4: What do you already do in your classroom/school in which you would like to incorporate a global component?
And we're starting our third? year in Sept or Oct of reading to . My Ss love it.
Even though our seesaw isn't global sharing My sts' writing improved 100% once they knew classmates & parts may see it on Seesaw
Justifying math problems! Basic level of proofs- love to hear other S's justify problems and share ours! https://t.co/yqttvEJ4iJ
Q4: What do you already do in your classroom/school in which you would like to incorporate a global component?
A4 I am looking for ideas here! We have a VERY diverse st pop, 11 foreign langs & more. Just trying to figure out how to connect
Nice! Our MS was selected to be part of the Google Expeditions pilot. So many opportunities for writing/research!
That could be done via Google Hangouts or on appear.in!
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Yes, 3 years of all sorts of awesomeness. :)
Are you at the hs level? Wondering what this could look like?
A4: Our EL dept hosted a meet & greet for students & parents last week.
Lucky school, wrote a grant for a class set last year but was turned down.
What will happen in the Google Expeditions pilot? Sounds fascinating!
A3 Even though our seesaw isn't global sharing My sts' writing improved 100% once they knew classmates & pts may see it on Seesaw
Q5: How does NOT having a global classroom NOT align with a student’s “real world”?
Use Twitter and other connections to find people who speak those languages. Here, give me a second...
YES! Or how about To Kill a Mockingbird??
A4 Read and discuss topics using diverse literature and current events via bring global perspectives.
Ts & Ss can become tour guides for whole group - who are "IN" the VR location at the same time
A5 Not having a global experience in the classroom keeps students view myopic! They only see very close to what is near them.
A5- Non-global=Irrelevant
A5: Ss world is global now. When we are not looking for these opportunities, we are not prepping for college & career.
A5: essentially, it's educational malpractice; would we treat illness with leeches like in ancient times? https://t.co/nYpYuyJbOm
Q5: How does NOT having a global classroom NOT align with a student’s “real world”?
A5: We live in a global society, technology has created artificial bridges.
A5: Real and relevant. Prepare our Ss. It's not to accept, but to appreciate.
A5 Nothing "real world" about living in an isolated bubble. We must continue to grow as an inclusive society.
Having an authentic audience and not "just the teacher" is such a motivator!
Students are connecting all the time... when they're not in school. https://t.co/knjAEpcSjW
A5 Nothing "real world" about living in an isolated bubble. We must continue to grow as an inclusive society.
A5: We owe it to Ss to prepare them for life. Good ideas don't just happen next door. We must teach them to connect.
I'm honestly not one to share so much like this, but here https://t.co/wKXgngFLUt you can see videos of all sorts of connecting.
Sharing different perspectives I think would be powerful. How would they do it commenting on blogs https://t.co/T5HU7IQbj9
YES! Or how about To Kill a Mockingbird??
allows my students to visit and navigate places, used it today to visit the Palace of Versailles.
A5: Even my diverse school only represents of a small part of the world. Ss need to understand cultural lines and commonalities.
They could summarize a chapter, and event, write a blog post from a writing prompt. Post it to the world.
Admin have an obligation to create a school that embraces this "risk-taking" https://t.co/DarbmIqVrV
A5: We owe it to Ss to prepare them for life. Good ideas don't just happen next door. We must teach them to connect.
Principal at my sons school tonight in a parent meeting said, "shame on us if we aren't doing everything we can to challenge Ss"
*******Q6 coming up in 1 minute*******
We definitely have to walk the walk!
Q6: What prevents teachers from taking their classroom global?
I actually teach grades 1-6. I am the Innovations Teacher. Before this I taught K and have taught all grades. I am old
Well said by the principal, can't hit a homerun if you don't swing the bat; get your cuts in now https://t.co/6NwNM8eAaJ
Principal at my sons school tonight in a parent meeting said, "shame on us if we aren't doing everything we can to challenge Ss"
Great point! We are very diverse (as a school), but nothing compared to the world.
Again, you are very welcome! Hope it helps!
. We can't build a reputation on what we are GOING to do; got to be on what we DO https://t.co/o0mZ3zdnPI
We definitely have to walk the walk!
Love the job title "Innovations Teacher" Who wouldn't want to be that!
A6: Fear of failure, lack of support, comfort, complacency.... https://t.co/ANY8VQa3Zv
Q6: What prevents teachers from taking their classroom global?
A6 Time Zones! They can be SO challenging!
You and need to meet if you haven't already. :-) https://t.co/cNxkXcoWpI
Love the job title "Innovations Teacher" Who wouldn't want to be that!
A6: Lack of understanding and lack of motivation/support/modeling how global learning can break down classroom walls.
It was a very fun year last year! I am really looking forward to my 2nd year in this position!
A6: Fear of failing or results from the experiences aren't well received, Ts got to get out of our comfort zone.
That's exactly what global learning feels like:a risk. But it's a worthwhile risk, so I know I'm supported. https://t.co/JhKb0R21QS
Admin have an obligation to create a school that embraces this "risk-taking" https://t.co/DarbmIqVrV
A5: We owe it to Ss to prepare them for life. Good ideas don't just happen next door. We must teach them to connect.
A6- lack of confidence, non-supportive administration, CAVE Dwellers (Citizens Against Virtually Everything)
A6: Fear of the unknown, like so many other aspects of our lives. How is this going to work? What if it doesn't work?
A6: Focus/Purpose. It is a challenge to overcome time zones & language barriers. Need a specific project/problem to work on.
A6: Lack of school resources? Use your cell phone. Apply for a grant, get a local business to sponsor your classroom.
https://t.co/p17acFspM0
A6: Fear of failing or results from the experiences aren't well received, Ts got to get out of our comfort zone.
A6 T's need the ground work set for them & support. T's have too much on their plate to handle logistics & matching connection
Once you do one, you'll be hooked and so will the kids!
A6: Afraid to fail, not aware of the concept of failing forward!
Energy vampires; also it flies in the face of the "way we've always done it" https://t.co/G6nxVPpwX4
A6- lack of confidence, non-supportive administration, CAVE Dwellers (Citizens Against Virtually Everything)
A6: Lack of a global mindset.
A6: Time is the greatest challenge. Must be integrated into your instruction, not presented in isolation.
I am going to throw something out there, no matter what grades you teach, be sure to model and discuss video calling etiquette.
So true! Even in failure, the kids (and T) would learn so much!
A6 Privileged majority that don't think it's relevant or important.
We talk about how it's just like talking to someone in person. We pay attention to the guests, not to ourselves in lower corner
Use of common planning; embedded PD is a great starting point for the convos https://t.co/b6vV0y3g9g
A6: Time is the greatest challenge. Must be integrated into your instruction, not presented in isolation.
Great minds think alike! =)
*******Q7 coming up in 1 minute*******
A6 I also think that we just don't have solid ex's of what is possible for st's. Currate those & share out. This is all new!
A6: A fear for Ss' safety and about legal issues--inability to connect with another willing global teacher
A6: Vision. Have leaders (teacher or admin) shared ideas, resources, or even the concept? Easy to be stuck in the "box" w/o help.
What about a school question board? been reading a lot about Qs as start point for innovation https://t.co/O36aEVliVp
I have yet to meet a school admin on twitter who says that their teachers aren't allowed to fail or take risks.
How we need to speak clearly and sit still, etc. SO important4kids to understand this, because video calls are part of their lives
Q7: What are some technology tools that can be used to take classroom lessons global?
THANK YOU! I feel as though many Ts make excuses rather than take ownership to make the leap! https://t.co/5Aw5WWt2Z9
I have yet to meet a school admin on twitter who says that their teachers aren't allowed to fail or take risks.
These are those soft skills that we know that kids need to have. https://t.co/DLLyn5htz3
How we need to speak clearly and sit still, etc. SO important4kids to understand this, because video calls are part of their lives
Preach! https://t.co/QWhdffV4Gw
I have yet to meet a school admin on twitter who says that their teachers aren't allowed to fail or take risks.
Agreed! We celebrate each baby step forward & attempt to connect & collaborate! Lots of bumps in the road https://t.co/ytAxYz2fvx
I have yet to meet a school admin on twitter who says that their teachers aren't allowed to fail or take risks.
A6) Localized fear of failure and standardization priorities https://t.co/WzXLseEdqP
Q6: What prevents teachers from taking their classroom global?
Exactly; this is a prime example of modeling that I mentioned earlier in the chat https://t.co/CY3Ag61i1f
I have yet to meet a school admin on twitter who says that their teachers aren't allowed to fail or take risks.
But the real question: do they tell their teachers that? https://t.co/SDNIOFVqpn
I have yet to meet a school admin on twitter who says that their teachers aren't allowed to fail or take risks.
Amen to that! I'd rather have risk takers than those who live in fear. https://t.co/mUHdKCMkYt
I have yet to meet a school admin on twitter who says that their teachers aren't allowed to fail or take risks.
A7: I believe & are good tools to help take a classroom lesson global.
A7: the list goes on and on... https://t.co/8DQHZMrtOm
Q7: What are some technology tools that can be used to take classroom lessons global?
A7 Blogging! Have conversations with students across state lines, oceans, borders, and time zones.
A7 Skype, Google Hangout, Voxer are some ways to take it global. Other online video platforms as well.
Maybe you could start with a school from within our district or a nearby school and then expand the idea. https://t.co/OD6he5jjYO
A6: A fear for Ss' safety and about legal issues--inability to connect with another willing global teacher
A7: Tech tools for global collaboration: Appear.in, Google Docs & slides, YouTube, blogs.
A7: Google Docs, Google Slides, Google everything ;), FaceTime, just to name a few...
A7. So this is where I think we hit a bit of a snag. Google hangouts are blocked in my district. Blogs are possible though.
A7: Periscope, Skype, Blogging, Twitter are great tools for connecting and sharing - easy, too!
A7: Host a twitter chat where several classrooms across the country/globe agree to join in.
Periscope is also blocked. https://t.co/IU5dinYvtd
A7. So this is where I think we hit a bit of a snag. Google hangouts are blocked in my district. Blogs are possible though.
What about Periscope? Appear.in?
This is why I love https://t.co/BwcvzskNMD
A7: Host a twitter chat where several classrooms across the country/globe agree to join in.
Start the conversation; provide compelling evidence of what the tool can do; worth a shot https://t.co/dR8xIkFvyU
A7. So this is where I think we hit a bit of a snag. Google hangouts are blocked in my district. Blogs are possible though.
Is it a possibility that your district can allow teachers to have access to this but not Ss? What are their reasons?
Twitter!!! Facebook!!! Google-hangouts!!! What about Skyping?!!! digital
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& integration is a great way to bring relevant real-world, global connections to the classroom. https://t.co/szVKXcUpKQ
Q7: What are some technology tools that can be used to take classroom lessons global?
FQ: Going forward, what is one thing you commit to doing to increase global opportunities for students?
Invite your district leaders & board members to class when you collaborate globally! :-) https://t.co/LnEt5HccS7
Is it a possibility that your district can allow teachers to have access to this but not Ss? What are their reasons?
FA) Bring other edus along! Silos Buster! https://t.co/L99pqloyDf
FQ: Going forward, what is one thing you commit to doing to increase global opportunities for students?
Totally agree! Awesome reason to !
It works sometimes. :) It's our best option for now!
FA: Celebrate innovation by T's, let the positivity trickle down to S's; model innovation; support T's https://t.co/c24sq1hTNY
FQ: Going forward, what is one thing you commit to doing to increase global opportunities for students?
A7 Google hang out and skype are great!
FA: Model global leaning and provide ideas and resources to my Ts.
FA- Continue to encourage Ts to take risks and challenge the norm with what they do. Thanks for a great
FA: I want to look into making connections through book buddies for our younger Ss and genius hour for our older Ss
FA: Organize & connect my Ts with other schools.
A1) Pose good affective & personal questions that ask what do you believe / feel / think, how could / would you
Q4 When Ss write a/b content w/global audience, motivation skyrockets (compared to only T-audience) https://t.co/nXSnZCqqKY
FA: increase my own global perspective. Reach out to local colleges who have international Ss organizations !
Wha an awesome chat tonight! Thank you to everyone who joined us! YOU ROCKED IT!
FA Reach out to PLN or other Ts who have been modeling global learning effectively. Always trying to get better in this area.
TY for fostering an evening of virtual high fives via
A7 GHO, Skype, Appear.in Another favorite of mine is Great way for Ss to share ideas, thoughts from all over.
FA: Model connections in our PD. Connect Ts with Ts from other schools
I was thinking of setting up a PD with over ....wait a minute...Deja vu ??
FA: Stay connected with my Twitter PLN!
Thanks so much for facilitating and moderating such a timely chat and topic https://t.co/XgRNZR8JYO
Wha an awesome chat tonight! Thank you to everyone who joined us! YOU ROCKED IT!
I'm not sure if anyone has shared this already but has a great Global Math thing going on. I will find the hashtag.
FA: Look for a service learning opportunity that has effects on both the local and global communities.
Great chat tonight! TY for joining and we hope to see you next week.
Thanks, Matt! It was a lot of fun!
