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Welcome to #globaledchat! It’s @hloewecke moderating for @AsiaSocietyEDU tonight. Please introduce yourself and tell us what holiday/tradition is special to you and what you do to celebrate it.
I'm in NYC and Christmas time always feels a bit magical here. I really enjoy the decorations and holiday markets. I also love the 4th of July, which is always a reflective time for me; I appreciate our system, although flawed. #globaledchat
Hello, My name is Joey. I am currently a student teacher at Ohio State. An important holiday I celebrate is Christmas. One tradition is that my family finds our own Christmas tree and cut down #globaledchat#ssvpln
Hey everyone! I’m Tommy and I’m a grad student at The Ohio State University! We done have any holiday specific traditions, but anytime we can get the whole family together is a really special time! #ssvpln#globaledchat
I’m a preservice teacher attending The Ohio State University seeking a MEd in Integrated Social Studies. Christmas is a special holiday for my family, with plenty of gift giving, eating, and spending time together! #globaledchat#ssvpln
Hello, My name is Joey. I am currently a student teacher at Ohio State. An important holiday I celebrate is Christmas. One tradition is that my family finds our own Christmas tree and cut down #globaledchat#ssvpln
Hello! My name is Melissa Hudak, and I am a student teacher through OSU. I like to celebrate Christmas by having dinner with my family! #globaledchat#ssvpln
I'm Carley from Floyd, VA. I enjoy celebrating Thanksgiving each year because it bring our family together for a meal full of fun and fellowship. #globaledchat
I’ll be tweeting the chat questions tonight, but you can look at the questions here https://t.co/Zx5kOpIruQ . Also, don’t forget to use the Q1/A1 format and #globaledchat so that everyone can follow the conversation.
Hello! My name is Melissa Hudak, and I am a student teacher through OSU. I like to celebrate Christmas by having dinner with my family! #globaledchat#ssvpln
Noel, ELA Teacher from NC.
I like all of the lights at Christmas time the best. There is something magical about driving around town through the lights or sitting under a decorated tree. #globaledchat
Hi! I'm Abby, and I'm currently a student teacher! My favorite tradition is having my entire (small) family come together on Christmas day and just spend the day with each other! #globaledchat#osussmce
Hello, @ruralreading! The food at Thanksgiving is really tasty! Do you and your family manage to avoid talking about hot button topics, like our topic tonight? #globaledchat
I'm Carley from Floyd, VA. I enjoy celebrating Thanksgiving each year because it bring our family together for a meal full of fun and fellowship. #globaledchat
Q1: How do you incorporate religious or secular holidays, celebrations, customs, rites of passage, and traditions into classroom/program activities throughout the year? #globaledchat
Welcome to #globaledchat! It’s @hloewecke moderating for @AsiaSocietyEDU tonight. Please introduce yourself and tell us what holiday/tradition is special to you and what you do to celebrate it.
A1: In rural VA our students are not exposed to many other cultures, so I find picture books are a fun, nonthreatening way to peek their curiosity and spark discussion #globaledchat
Hey everyone! I’m Tommy and I’m a grad student at The Ohio State University! We done have any holiday specific traditions, but anytime we can get the whole family together is a really special time! #ssvpln#globaledchat
Can you believe @rensink_connie that I already finished my shopping for this year? So I may be avoiding those holiday markets, except to buy a gift for myself maybe....#globaledchat
A1: As a history teacher I think that it can be fascinating to look into the history of holidays, and how their celebration has evolved over time! #globaledchat#ssvpln
A1: When I was in the classroom I would read books about the holidays as they happened throughout the year. I would explain that this is what some people celebrate. When possible I would bring in items from travels related to those holidays #GlobalEdChat
Q1: How do you incorporate religious or secular holidays, celebrations, customs, rites of passage, and traditions into classroom/program activities throughout the year? #globaledchat
A1: I have not experienced using holidays in the classroom other than acknowledging scheduled breaks! I really want some ideas on how to include everyone. We include everyone’s family genealogies, but have yet to explore holidays. #globaledchat#ssvpln
I’m a preservice teacher attending The Ohio State University seeking a MEd in Integrated Social Studies. Christmas is a special holiday for my family, with plenty of gift giving, eating, and spending time together! #globaledchat#ssvpln
A1: Admittedly, I am afraid to put much emphasis on holidays in the classroom, but as an elementary music teacher with a diverse Ss population, there much opportunity. Halloween is recognized in my classroom with spooky songs about ghouls, goblins, ghosts, and more! #globaledchat
A1: Allowing students to research other holidays and celebrations that they may be interested in learning more about or learning about the history of their holiday! #globaledchat#osussmce
Hello, everyone. I'm living in DC this year as an Einstein Fellow and loving the beauty of the city during the holidays. Similar to NYC, it also feels magical. There's so much to do here during this time of year too! #globaledchat#EinsteinFellows18
A1: I don't incorporate religious celebrations/holidays in class because I don't know all of my students' religions. However, I do offer my students the option to bring food in to school the day before we leave for Thanksgiving break for a feast. #globaledchat
Noel, ELA Teacher from NC.
I like all of the lights at Christmas time the best. There is something magical about driving around town through the lights or sitting under a decorated tree. #globaledchat
Hello everyone! My name is Isabel from Reynoldsburg, Ohio. My favorite Christmas/New Years celebration is doing a piñata (usually filled with lottery tickets) with my family! #globaledchat
Hi all! I'm Matt and I'm a pre-service teacher from Ohio State University. I teach 10th grade US History! My favorite tradition for the holidays getting my extended family together for Christas Eve, they've been doing it every year for 100 years! #globaledchat#ssvpln
A1: I like the idea of a calender in the classroom that marks holidays from all different cultures and at the very least acknowledging them. I also like the idea that @BenjaminRall presented of teaching the evolution of the holidays celebration a SS teacher #ssvpln#globaledchat
A1) As a preservice teacher, I do not have direct experience as an instructor, but I think one way is to encourage students to do some sort of their own research and do some sort of presentations such as a gallery walk #globaledchat#ssvpln
Hi! I'm Abby, and I'm currently a student teacher! My favorite tradition is having my entire (small) family come together on Christmas day and just spend the day with each other! #globaledchat#osussmce
I love it! I have white lights that line the white boards at the front of my classroom all year. It makes the room seem prettier and special to me. #globaledchat
A1: I try to include different holidays at this time year and throughout. Our standards address both religious and secular. I love asking families to share their holiday traditions with us. I try to find the real traditions as best as possible.
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Q2: With the different holidays that occur throughout the school year it may be beneficial to tailor your classroom activities to fit the demographics of your classroom. Checking the beliefs of your students beforehand and keeping equality in your approach. #osussme#globaledchat
A2: I think this is the tough question that may keep people from acknowledging any holidays. I think you want to represent the holidays of the culture of your students, but also holidays that they may not be exposed to! #ssvpln#globaledchat
A2: December is a great time of year to address holidays across the world because it's a hopping month!! Students love seeing their holidays represented and having the opportunity to educate each other. #globaledchat
A2) I would love to include celebrated holidays of my students every year and have displays of important holidays in the classroom! This could be as simple as including holidays on the maintained schedule/calendar in the classroom #globaledchat#ssvpln
A2: While I would certainly include holidays represented in the student population, I would like to take it a step further and introduce my students to holidays/traditions that they have not yet learned about. #globaledchat#ssvpln
A2: The holidays and traditions I teach are up to me, and I choose to stay almost totally secular. I'm afraid I'll disrespect cultures by teaching them wrong, but I don't think staying silent is the right way to teach cultural responsiveness either. #globaledchat
A1 Cont: As a K teacher previously, this time is magical! Polar Express pj parties, making of ornaments (cinnamon overload), countdowns, cooking in the classroom....I love it as much as the kids! (Maybe a lil more!) :)
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A2) Deciding what holidays to celebrate is critically important to promote an inclusive classroom. If an educator does not discuss a holiday it may give the false appearance it is not as important as others. I am not sure what the best inclusive approach is #globaledchat#ssvpln
A1: I have not experienced using holidays in the classroom other than acknowledging scheduled breaks! I really want some ideas on how to include everyone. We include everyone’s family genealogies, but have yet to explore holidays. #globaledchat#ssvpln
I’m sure students would be interested in learning about how some origins could have overlap too! Maybe it would foster classroom community #globaledchat#ssvpln
A1: I havent gotten to to address many holidays in my time as a preservice teacher, but I love talking to my students about their background and events in their lives. I've learned a lot in my short time about my students traditions and how to respect them #globaledchat#ssvpln
A2: something as simple as including a “what holidays are important to you?” Question on a beginning of the year “get to know you” handout could go a long way I think! #ssvpln#globaledchat
A3: I feel it is challenging to become equally knowledgable on a variety of holidays. I am nervous I will misunderstand something about a holiday outside my own culture and provide misinformation. #globaledchat
A3: Time! I want to do SO much!!! I have to try to include everything I want to do and make special memories with the little ones! We also have a New Year's Countdown on the last day before break. We throw confetti and wear NY hats, have ginger ale floats, etc!
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A3) One challenge I have faced is when I present on a tradition I am not completely familiar with, but I have students who celebrate it and I am worried I am not presenting correctly as the rest of the class sits quietly #globaledchat#ssvpln
A3: One challenge is simply not having a deep enough understanding of the cultural tradition and misrepresenting it. I never want to present misinformation. #globaledchat
A3: Some challenges revolving around the holidays would be making sure that everyone in the classroom feels as though their traditions and cultures are being shown the same value as the others. Especially with so much emphasis being put on Christmas #globaledchat#osussmce
A2: A questionnaire at the beginning of the year could be used to ask students what holidays they celebrate, ensuring that you can give each of your students' traditions enough attention and inclusion in the year's curriculum #globaledchat#ssvpln
A3: As a preservice teacher I have yet to encounter such a challenge, though anticipate struggling to include a holiday/cultural tradition in my classroom that I know little about. #globaledchat#ssvpln
A3: My Ss population is so diverse (Latin American, E & W African, Russian, Mormon, Christian, African American, SE Asian), that I don't know how to honor each background with equity. Would Ss feel disrespected if I give time to one tradition and not another? #globaledchat
A1: In a #Spanish classroom, we talk about the cultures of Span-speaking countries and compare to holidays we have in the classroom. Ex: Día de los muertos & halloween, differences in Christmas/Hanukkah. I always make sure we talk about them & compare & contrast #globaledchat.
A3: I face a couple of challenges when teaching about holidays or cultural traditions. First, holidays are covered pretty extensively in earlier grades. By fifth grade, my students have a general knowledge of the different holidays. #globaledchat@SVVSDdts#SVVSDTechBingo
A3:There are some obvious, scary challenges when discussing holidays. Deciding which ones to celebrate is one. I worry about teaching a holiday that isn’t part of my culture. How can I possibly know/convey the meaning or significance adequately? #ssvpln#globaledchat
This is so important @MissTaylor2019. Don't shy away from cultural traditions, embrace those of the students in your class. Teaching and learning about them opens perspectives, expands horizons. #globaledchat
Q2: With the different holidays that occur throughout the school year it may be beneficial to tailor your classroom activities to fit the demographics of your classroom. Checking the beliefs of your students beforehand and keeping equality in your approach. #osussme#globaledchat
A2: I ask! On notecards at the beg of year, Ss write down what holidays they celebrate, and I make notes of them in my planner. When one comes up that has a hispanic equivalent, we talk about it! They love to share, and we all learn something! #globaledchat
A3 Part 2: Another challenge is time. We are pretty limited in time and we have a curriculum, so I need to be more creative on how to bring them in. #globaledchat
A3: I haven't had many chances to encounter this as a preservice teacher, though my biggest fear is to draw unwanted attention to a student by incorporating a holiday they celebrate into my curriculum #globaledchat#ssvpln
A3: I find that students tend to be sensitive and respectful to concepts and cultures they not be familiar with, but I worry this could result in less active participation #globaledchat#ssvpln
A3: Not every student is accepting of others, or is respectful of holidays not their own. Frequently hear "why are we learning this?" and "this isn't my holiday" but we have convo about respect & they quickly get back on track. My content makes it easier, though! #globaledchat
A2: The holidays and traditions I teach are up to me, and I choose to stay almost totally secular. I'm afraid I'll disrespect cultures by teaching them wrong, but I don't think staying silent is the right way to teach cultural responsiveness either. #globaledchat
A4: First, we have to talk about what respect means and how it is expressed in different cultures and groups. Different people may emphasize different behaviors. Here is a lesson from @TanenbaumCenter to help get the ball rolling: https://t.co/OSfCUDuY0J#globaledchat
A4) We want our class to be inclusive to all including those who arent religiously affiliated. We can discuss nonreligious traditions that they practice during the holiday season. I think another way is by presenting nonreligious traditions in class as well #globaledchat#ssvpln
A4: When discussing holidays, or any other element of religion in class it’s important to steer clear of “preaching” doctrine to students and discuss holidays for their historical/cultural significance. #globaledchat#ssvpln
A4: I think it comes back to a culture of acceptance and understanding in the classroom. My kids do lots of different activities to highlight the differences in their thinking and beliefs throughout the year. I also don't tolerate any disrespect. #globaledchat
A4: Establish a culture of respect and understanding, first and foremost! I have a very diverse population, and I have them make a lot of individual comparisons and then we compile a list. It wouldn't be successful if my Ss didn't respect each other. #globaledchat
A4: I feel that i’ll grow to be better at this the more years I spend in the classroom, but fostering a strong and caring community in the classroom for all topics is the first step #ssvpln#globaledchat
I know what you mean @ruralreading . But don't let this get in the way. Maybe model to Ss that you'll learn together. It is hard to be knowledgeable on all religions and cultures. This can be one way we model lifelong learning to youth. #globaledchat
A3: I feel it is challenging to become equally knowledgable on a variety of holidays. I am nervous I will misunderstand something about a holiday outside my own culture and provide misinformation. #globaledchat
I think making sure your students understand the importance of respect towards other peoples cultures and beliefs is the first thing you should start with! This all begins with having a positive and respectful classroom environment from the start! #globaledchat#osussmce
A4: Focus on common life themes/human tendencies and how different religious & non-religious traditions relate to those themes is a way to be inclusive of all. @TanenbaumCenter has a lesson to promote exploration of life’s big questions: https://t.co/a18Q04QGKX#globaledchat
A4: I think a lot is about how you frame it. I don’t think values or morality should be forced on the lesson, but rather to frame it as educational. We live in a diverse country and the awareness of other cultures is part of being a global citizen #ssvpln#globaledchat
A4: I think making sure your students understand the importance of respect towards other peoples cultures and beliefs is the first thing you should start with! This all begins with having a positive and respectful classroom environment from the start! #globaledchat#osussmce
Yes, @Mr_Murphy2018 , and although you are trying to present it authentically, i.e. from the perspective of a celebrant, it can put a lot of pressure on Ss to be the spokesperson. #globaledchat
A3) One challenge I have faced is when I present on a tradition I am not completely familiar with, but I have students who celebrate it and I am worried I am not presenting correctly as the rest of the class sits quietly #globaledchat#ssvpln
Q5: How can we avoid “spokesperson syndrome” - asking one student to represent all people of a particular group - and provide opportunities to share multiple points of view of a particular religion or tradition? #globaledchat
A4: Give all Ss a voice, and emphasize that all people celebrate the world differently. We can explain to Ss that learning about one another helps us connect with one another. It's important to be different and connected in the 21st century. #globaledchat
Q5: How can we avoid “spokesperson syndrome” - asking one student to represent all people of a particular group - and provide opportunities to share multiple points of view of a particular religion or tradition? #globaledchat
A3: My Ss population is so diverse (Latin American, E & W African, Russian, Mormon, Christian, African American, SE Asian), that I don't know how to honor each background with equity. Would Ss feel disrespected if I give time to one tradition and not another? #globaledchat
A5: Where I am currently teaching, there is very little cultural diversity. I struggle with exposing students to other cultures outside of diverse characters in the books we read. #globaledchat
A5: This could be a good opportunity to give students a research project where they find those voices for themselves, rather than myself asking a student to represent their entire culture. #globaledchat#ssvpln
A4: Allowing everyone to bring their own background and traditions into the classroom is essential. Letting all students discuss aspects of their life in class will ensure that it's not out of place when students bring up the holidays they celebrate #globaledchat#ssvpln
A5) One thing is to avoid is calling out a specific student because you know they celebrate a particular holiday. It is better to allow them to want to share. Also, we need to remind students many people celebrate the same holidays, but celebrate differently #globaledchat#ssvpln
A5: I see this a lot and worry about doing it. I think by making it clear to the class that one person doesn’t represent an entire culture, but allowing that person to share their experiences. Like you said share multiple perspectives! #ssvpln#globaledchat
A5: @TanenbaumCenter 's "7 Principles for Inclusive Education" tip sheet has suggestions for incorporating multiple identities and points of view, preventing stereotyping and prejudice, and teaching about culture and religion: https://t.co/aBliGypM4Q#globaledchat
A5: I would say that reading varied literature written from the perspectives of people within the religious group can help us avoid asking one student to represent an entire religion. This way, we get multiple perspectives & don't put any students on the spot. #globaledchat
A5: I think utilizing outside resources to talk about other cultures or celebrations such as having a guest speaker, watching an informational video or having students participate in their own research helps with this. #globaledchat#osussmce
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Such a great question! It's a fine line. Having lots of critical discussions can help. Discussing the danger of a single story idea definitely can open eyes. If at all possible, incorporate someone else of similar faith/culture to share their thoughts.
I wonder if holidays could be addressed by all educators within a grade, i.e. various holidays get addressed throughout the year but not the burden of one (usually social studies) educator? Does anyone work in a school/program that plans this way? #globaledchat
A3 Part 2: Another challenge is time. We are pretty limited in time and we have a curriculum, so I need to be more creative on how to bring them in. #globaledchat
Q6: How do you incorporate colleagues, parents, or community partners when implementing lessons/activities about religious holidays and ancestral traditions? How do you prevent proselytizing? #globaledchat
A5: We can leverage digital tools like @Skype, @SlackHQ, and @Flipgrid, to connect with a broader scope of people and perspectives that more completely represent a culture. Twitter is a great place to link up your class with a new community of learners! #globaledchat
A5: I love to still have all students participate,so the goal is to maintain that and ask students their experiences and perspectives, but keep a continuous conversation during all of your curriculum that one does not speak for the whole. #globaledchat#ssvpln
A6: Make sure that celebrations and activities are for learning, not devotion. We need to also make sure that we teach about multiple traditions, rather than emphasizing only one. @lindakwert writes about this: https://t.co/wkcBDLFsjJ#globaledchat
A5: Bringing in a variety of perspectives on a regular basis is key. By ensuring the content you cover includes more than a single voice from a group you can ensure you never oversimplify any group. Also allow Ss to bring in additional voices themselves #globaledchat#ssvpln
A6: my MT has all students complete a family origins projects with options to look at a namesake in their family, and explore different cultures that make up who they are so each student is expected to contribute #GlobalEdChat#ssvpln
Maybe they could explore the components of cultural traditions and celebrations (e.g. food, dress, ritual, etc.) as unifying aspects of holidays and also ask their own questions. The Question Formulation Technique by @RightQuestion can help with this. #globaledchat
A3: I find that students tend to be sensitive and respectful to concepts and cultures they not be familiar with, but I worry this could result in less active participation #globaledchat#ssvpln
A6: Or maybe we shouldn’t have guests and should let educators do all the teaching about religion and cultural traditions, as @Lindakwert advises. https://t.co/J7YHIb3maf This might help prevent tokenism and proselytizing. #globaledchat
A6: This could be an opportunity to reach out to local churches, synagogues, mosques, etc. to present students with information on their holidays, as long as it’s made clear to them their goal is to educate, not proselytize. #globaledchat#ssvpln
A6: Bringing in experts on various traditions as guest speakers would be beneficial. When asking them to speak clearly explain what the purpose of the class is so they know how to use their knowledge to help enrich the classroom rather than proselytize #globaledchat#ssvpln
Q7: What resources, best practices, tools, and partnerships do you use and recommend for teaching about holiday traditions, religion, and customs? #globaledchat
A6: I think it’s important for the parents to know what their kids will be learning regardless, so I think by making them aware and inviting them into the conversation. It’s important for everyone to know why what you’re teaching is important. #ssvpln#globaledchat
A7: As I preservice teacher I have yet to find these resources, but I would hope to reach out to local groups as mentioned in my A6 tweet to teach students about holidays! #globaledchat#ssvpln
A6: Allowing for experts or those with a lot of information to inform students about the multiple cultures, beliefs and traditions that can be celebrated. However it is important that during these moments focusing on the education opposed to proselytizing #globaledchat#osussmce
A6: As someone who has no experience with bringing such individuals into my classroom, I'd like to know from those who have done so how exactly where they found people willing to share their voice on holidays and traditions? Was it mostly parents? #globaledchat#ssvpln
A7) ideally I would include experts or place-based learning if possible. Additionally, find sources and perspectives to reflect how there are religious connections all over the world. #globaledchat#ssvpln
A7: There are so many online resources that can be utilized for teaching holiday traditions. Utilizing community resources, parents and other colleagues are another great resource when you are unfamiliar with certain topics or may need more guidance #globaledchat#osussmce
A7) In a comparative religion course, a teacher brought in experts from the religion to speak and answer question. For example, the class had Imams speak, catholic priests, protestant pastors, Buddhist monk, and atheist philosophers and other experts #ssvpln#globaledchat
A7: This portion of @TanebaumCenter ‘s Combating Extremism resources help educators teach about religious diversity/freedom, with a special emphasis on issues related to extremism (e.g., Islamophobia). https://t.co/Ode4kAkfbn#globaledchat
One resource I've used to examine different perspectives in math is "Which One Doesn't Belong?" Where students see a set of four numbers and tell which one they believe doesn't, and why. It shows lots of different perspectives. https://t.co/PrfjUF2Mks#globaledchat
A7: I haven’t had the chance to teach holidays or traditions yet, but I think there are a lot of great resources from TeachingTolerance, Edutopia, and other great teaching sites. I think also consulting community leaders or experts on the tradition/holiday #ssvpln#globaledchat
A6: My first gig was near an Ojibwe reservation. There was an expectation to have a holiday (Xmas) concert. I asked our American Indian Educator Director about integrating an Ojibwe legend during the concert. She helped me find resources that all Ss could perform. #globaledchat
Q8: How do you increase your own knowledge about religious and secular traditions, rites, and customs? How has your process informed your teaching? #globaledchat
A6: As someone who has no experience with bringing such individuals into my classroom, I'd like to know from those who have done so how exactly where they found people willing to share their voice on holidays and traditions? Was it mostly parents? #globaledchat#ssvpln
A8) For me, I try to read as much as I can about various religions from multiple sources. I try to locate information produced by that group to understand their beliefs rather than another person's interpretation of those beliefs. #globaledchat#ssvpln
As a pre-service teacher, I am frequently asking questions and acknowledging when I am unfamiliar with something. Increasing my knowledge by doing my own research and asking my mentor teacher, professors and other professionals is how I start! #globaledchat#osussmce
A8) I love opportunities to speak with people about what they believe, and i’ve had my most enriching experiences through travel personally. I need to keep up with sources that I can access anywhere! #ssvpln#globaledchat
A7: As a new teacher, I always find that the best resource is always my fellow teachers, whether it is my mentor teacher, another more experienced educator, or a colleague with a different perspective from me. Also what better resource than #globaledchat!!! #ssvpln
A8: I know we talked about “spokesperson syndrome” but I think our students can teach us a lot. You also want to consult experts, books, maybe ask to join in on a celebration if they will allow you. #ssvpln#globaledchat
A8: I try to do as much reading as I can, and I’ve enjoyed attending PD sessions/lectures on the subject as well. This has definitely helped me feel more confident in my ability to discuss religions in class! #globaledchat#ssvpln
How do you apply this teaching strategy for this topic? When it comes to holidays, religion, and cultures, how do you ensure @Hightower5th that Ss don't get the impression they are supposed to judging - and eliminating - people and their lifestyles, values, etc.? #globaledchat
One resource I've used to examine different perspectives in math is "Which One Doesn't Belong?" Where students see a set of four numbers and tell which one they believe doesn't, and why. It shows lots of different perspectives. https://t.co/PrfjUF2Mks#globaledchat
A8: Speaking of @Lindakwert, join her Sat. at #NCSS18 for PD! She will discuss how to teach about world religions, and she's giving away copies of her book “Faith Ed” at the breakfast session and at a 9am panel featuring @KateSoules , @BostonCollege researcher. #globaledchat
Our time on #globaledchat is up! Thank you for a great chat tonight! Happy holidays, if you celebrate anything in December. Join @hsingmaster and @JenWilliamsEDU next week, Dec. 6 at 8pm ET in the US, to chat about sparking empathy through global collaboration.
