#globaledchat Archive
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
Thursday June 23, 2016
Welcome to ! Our special guests tonight are and - please help me welcome them!
A special welcome goes out to the teachers and leaders participating tonight from Cleveland!
Greetings from muggy Maryland
Happy to be here! Looking forward to the conversation.
We are in DC...I hear you about muggy!
How hot is it out there? It's a rainy day here in Portland (Oregon of course!)
Mike from MD. Learned that Abraham Lincoln was the only president who signed a law encouraging immigration to the US
hi all on no football on tonight so you have my full attention tonight
not so much hot as humid. Weather claims it is 75
As are we! Welcome all to Thanks to for having us.
Hello from Texas! This is my first twitter chat!
Evening everyone. Ian from the UK here. Primary head teacher, computing lead and edtech advocate
Ducking the tornado/thunderstorm warnings for !
Tweeting for : Anne Baker, VP, Fiji 1985-87 and Megan Patrick, Communications, Togo
Hi everyone! Jennifer fm Longview checking in for tonight's discussion! Glad to be back for
Welcome Stephanie! Great to have you on! Let us know if you have any questions!
Can everyone introduce themselves? Then will pose the first question for .
Excited to follow this amazing chat.
I hope you are tweeting from the basement??
A1: Australia because I'm doing a grad class project. Ed of girls anywhere w/integration of tech
Great to have you back on - and your undivided attention :)
This is Joe Rodriguez 5th Grade Teacher at the Ambassador school of Global Education in L.A. in Cleveland today
The non-profit National Peace Corps Association () champions lifelong commitment to ideals.
Why doesn't that surprise me?
A1: I want to read more about education reform in London to prepare for the conference we are holding there this fall!
Hi, Terry from Florida here
Hi, Missie from Kilmer MS, Falls Church, VA
Hi Joe! So happy to have you on! Did you find any fellow participants?
Bathtub, (j/k we're just on a thunderstorm warning know)
A1 Finish writing my curriculum for last year. Focus is on Peru and Geography/infrastructure effect on culture
Q1: What country(ies) or experiences do you want to learn about this summer or beyond?
Scott from joining in from Texas along with Rocky and Bullwinkle
Hi Jennifer! Happy to see you at
Thanks, ! Will do, stranger. Hope you're well.
Ok good - tornados are no good!
A1 I would wait until about two days before to do your reading, Heather as it changes daily!
A1 Start my curriculum on the . Focus: Geography, spies, oratory, or something else
hello from the midwest in USA
Mollie from Columbus, Ohio. Out to dinner and trying to tweet at same time😜. Not sure if this is going to work.
Same to you! Nice to see you
A1: Want to learn more about China, Japan, S.Korea, Singapore approaches to teaching & in .
Oh boy! Plane reading then for the flight over? :)
I hope you are eating something good?
As a kdg educator I hear so much about implementation of play in Finland. Would ❤ to learn more about that!
most are out to dinner...I have my colleague from ASGE with me Long day at
A1: I want to establish strong link classes for our school to create a truly international approach to learning for our Ss
A1: This summer I want to learn any resources that can make my school more globally minded.
A1: Being its so close...learning as much as I can next week
Welcome to Edwin! https://t.co/4db2YJxon2
This is Edwin Rivas 3rd/4th grade teacher leader at the Ambassador School of Global Education.
Quite possibly :-) New assessment system is producing very mixed results
Q2: What pressing global issue do you want to learn more about?
Watch out. Boris and Natasha are right behind you.
Thanks for that share! A great resource fort , too.
A2. I think the impact of the Zika virus on the upcoming Olympics is fascinating
A2: I’m reading The Big Thirst to get ready for next week’s . Water is such a critical global issue! https://t.co/DUBzzKj5bi
A1: always searching for ways to bring global exp to my classroom.
That's great, Stephanie! This should help. There are lots of resources out there.
is front and centre at the moment - lots of political consequences
Yes! Especially considering the venue. .
Greg from Dallas, but currently visiting LA.
We will have to do some by next week for
A2 How geography, infrastructure, and abuse of resources historically affected continue to affect our Ss and their parents.
just twatching & ❤️ing tonight in between bedtime routine. Trying to get more global resources for 1st grade.
Me 2! I'll work with my Intro to World Lang classes 1st & keep it so exciting they spread the love https://t.co/e5ncGlRX2J
A1: This summer I want to learn any resources that can make my school more globally minded.
looking forward to these resources
A2: Birthrate changes and effects on demographics
Decided - This will be the summer I learn more about Brazil,
A3. My students have left for the summer but I can still put global readings into their Raz-Kids assignments for another week
That could be really interesting as we are moving into quite uncharted territory
I am teaching modern world history for first time next year, so I am all ears. Anyone use comics to teach it?
A2 school safety around the world and how countries are successfully keeping Ss safe day in & day out
Have you had any Returned Peace Corps Volunteers () come to visit with your students?
Sounds like a (re)reading of Guns, Germs, and Steel is in order
My son is entering first grade next year - I hope his teacher is as globally minded as you are!
Personal and individual accountability plague my thoughts.
Why are they so vacant at times?
Mystery Skypes, Mystery Numbers, animals, historic figures, and other collaborative projects?
Thanks I will check these out!
I am@thinking@if@comparing US comics to those from Nigeria
I have it on my shelf. Read most, if not all of it. Thanks for reminder.
Yes, I have lots of reading to do. Send me any recommendations of the latest reports to read!
Hi all! Can only visit for a bit. Love this topic.
A risk I must take with those pet squirrels on my chin.
Q3: How can educators promote summer reading before their students leave the classroom for the year?
A3: Provide lists of good books! Work with libraries to incentivize reading.
TY! That means a lot! ❤️😊
A2: Want to investigate how neoliberal pressures on / & culture/politics shape approaches to C&I/student advising
A3: We use our blogs extensively, so establishing reading lists and a good focus through directed posts for Ss
If he' or she isn't, gently show the way. Use breadcrumbs or worse.
A3: Dr. Seuss "oh the places you will go"
A3: Global daughter says to choose good books for summer reading lists - those that are "fun" to read + the challenge list too
Wow! That should only take a week :) Seriously tho I'm really interested in int guidance counseling best practices
I had a great graphic novel lesson that touched on WW2. One of my best discussions of that year.
A2 I'm fascinated by water as well & connections between belief systems, faith. My students are the ones who notice the most
jumping in late, seems like the chat is off to a great start as always
Just got The Boys Who Challenged Hitler by Phillip Hoose for my son in 6th grade -
Great to have you on again - how did launch go?
I agree reading can be online is great.
- would love to see that lesson, Mr. Terborg!
A3 encouragement, discovery, modeling and support to try new genre of books
A3: Share with students books that I as a Teacher will be reading
that's awesome I remind my students I am a reader too.
Q4: What are your favorite books to promote for young readers? For older readers?
A3: Great strategy - I also will excerpt/read aloud really good or relevant sections to peak interest. https://t.co/SjkjTeoTfq
A3: Share with students books that I as a Teacher will be reading
A3: encourage children to read books on topics that you have enjoyed together in teaching and learning throughout the year
A3: Ferrara's "Palace of Ashes" & Rhoads "China's Rising Research Univ" nice intro, though little attn to teaching/learning.
A4: Shameless promo: my husband wrote this children’s book/app. There is an accompanying guide: https://t.co/zdO4nDUtuV
A3: I just read Kira Kira. It is fiction, but told from the perspective of a first generation Japanese girl. Great resource
A3: Do whatever it takes, whatever, to find what each S can't stop reading about.
Find it. Ss will do the rest.
A4: Don't know if I have a favorite list? Rather I seek the global in whatever book I'm reading (it is often there!)
A4: Everybody Cooks Rice, Grandfather's Journey, The Lotus Seed, Amelia's Road & others
That looks like a great read.
Thanks for the chat everyone. Into the small hours here and have school tomorrow. Have a good one
Here- many comics/ graphic novels by region/time period. Would love 2bounce ideas around 4lessons... https://t.co/RJNroweYWP
A3 I was thinking not to leave reading alone- bring in supports: Mystery Skype w/area story takes place & group 2share story
Thanks for joining! Especially on such a big day over there!!!
That is a great idea. I'm thinking of skyping with an author in my library next year
It is a - I am challenging myself to read them all. There are quite a few that have a good global angle
A3 Inspire them by global projects, movies, etc. Captivate through storytelling.
Pleasure, Heather. Interesting to see what we wake up to!!
A Single Shard is another good one
A4: The World is Flat by Some say dated, but explains a lot of 21st Century global issues
Another great historical fiction book is Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress.
Agreed! I love that strategy!
love the author idea & having Ss understand the origin and thought process of the writings
A4 I have yet to settle on a book. Instead, I use , , and
Great - this is my favorite genre at the moment. Will share with my kids too!
I think it's still quite relevant!
Q5: Can you recommend books to facilitate through exposure to new languages?
- what are some great Returned Volunteer books??
Here's an idea. https://t.co/NPfMXypSla
A4: Hoping to have my MS Ss design games for other classes in the school as part of my Innovation Station elective this yr.
Love this idea. Now to take it . https://t.co/lPHqJzKnGe
A5:Collaborative projects and collaborative learning processes help Ss get to know eachother as learners helps
A5: The first one that comes to mind for my 3rd graders is The Ugly Vegetables. We learn the names in Chinese
Another great book is I Am David - a YA book which recounts a child survivor of the Holocaust. One of top ten favorite books
A5: Alma Flor Ada is an author that has written many great bilingual (Spanish/English) books.
A5: I'd have to say my favorites are Madeline picture books - French as intro language and culture
Thats a great idea - global games for the school!
My friend, not yet on Twitter, had 1st year students then write their own to pass down to elementary https://t.co/5OOQStid36
love the author idea & having Ss understand the origin and thought process of the writings
thanks for some great resources & letting me peek in tonight. 😊
Too many to list! For China, I like River Town by Peter Hessler
A5: The Invention of Nature - bio of Humboldt - a visionary & globally competent man. Wildly inspiring/makes case for lang.
Thanks for the recommendation. Have you read Number the Stars? Another Holocaust fiction book I really enjoyed.
Love the name...looking that up!!
OH How I LOVE that book! So many of her books are classics!!
Q6: What activities or resources do you recommend to supplement summer reading for ?
I'm enjoying this chat & learning a lot. Will refer back to it later. Going to dinner now!
Great to hear you've enjoyed it! Email us at wwsinfo@peacecorps.gov if we can do anything to help!
great concept! Would love to see the outcome of that
A6: Getting out and seeing stuff that ties to books (when possible). Creator challenges. Movies. Choices fm active to passive.
All of Greg Tang's math books are gr8. 5th grade read Schooled helps Ss transition with middle school. Also a nostalgic read.
Thank you! We find language teachers often have positive experiences.
A6: Visits to globally themed places in your community: markets, restaurants, theater shows, museums, festivals.
Thanks for joining. Have a nice dinner.
Sounds pretty cool. Do you have a link?
clearly wrote her answers in advance vs. my on the fly go see stuff answer...
for educators I am reading the Elon Musk autobiography Global Competent citizen
A5 I teach MS. Mine do magazines better than books. I try to pull up lots of current short items about people/sports/songs
another favorite is "Nine Hills to Nambonkaha" by Sarah Erdman (Cote d'Ivoire)
YES! Email us wwsinfo@peacecorps.gov. We have over 100 Volunteers in . I was a Volunteer there!
I don't have a Twitter intern like you do - i have to prepare!
A6. Lots of conversations.
A6: Movies, museum trips, cultural events (assuming I can get those teens in my house moving!) Working on field trips 4 Ss too
Thank you! I couldn't remember that name. For older readers, but a great resource
You may like the ttps://www.peacecorps.gov/stories/
What is this "Twitter intern" you speak of!?!
there will be other opportunities. Glad to be part of
I did a reading of this in K. Had Google Earth view of Paris in background. We explored as we read.
I need one of those! Stat.
Q7: What are some ways you have been able to connect local to global through summer reading and connected activities?
that would be awesome.. I am in!
We are so lucky to live in DC. We have so much - most of it FREE
A7: Well not summer but is a gateway to new learning for my students every October
Me too! Her daughter helps out sometimes - like when she is driving. Safety first!
A7 Slow Mystery Skypes. My 3&4 graders and a few 5&6th Ss have really enjoyed exploring Australia.
what is a "slow mystery skype"?
Use Google Earth Pro, etc. & take a walk through various neighborhoods & cities. Also Google Cultural institute
Maybe when mine are older?
wow it would be awesome to connect in L.A.
Can kids be interns? Maybe just ??
Agree-from embassy day to walking a neighborhood. City pulse keeps it ever new and fresh w/global. https://t.co/zBBxlvfVzP
We are so lucky to live in DC. We have so much - most of it FREE
No stock in Google, but I put my phone w/Google cardboard 4 kids & walked/looked up& dn Eiffel Tower! https://t.co/EodNBxg9hL
I did a reading of this in K. Had Google Earth view of Paris in background. We explored as we read.
Please join me in thanking our special Peace Corp guests for a fantastic tonight!
- You all have a bit to wait. Warning: a brief window before they figure it out.
If you click on - it looks like everyone has their kids doing it :)
std mystery skype via email. Devolved/evolved into Ss giving clues, facts
Here’s a look at the upcoming topics for - remember to start reading our summer book club selections! https://t.co/qlUEZW2FhY
Our programs are national 4 US educators @ any level. Email us wwsinfo@peacecorps.gov Let's connect!
Exploring country via Google Earth-matching their pic clues with geography.
