#worldgeochat Archive
#worldgeochat is a weekly chat focused on teaching geography and global studies. Chats vary between geography specific topics as well as general teaching and education topics. ALL are welcome in worldgeochat!
Tuesday May 2, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#worldgeochat
-the best educhat out there! Tonight we talk about Ditching Textbooks! Who are you, where are you & what do you do?
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:00 PM EDT
I'm the same age as the author, which makes her story even more haunting to me.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cartokurtis, @SamMandeville
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:00 PM EDT
8 bells CST time for this Tuesday's edition of
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
I'm Chris from suburban Chicago - 7th grade geography and 1 of the 5
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Moderators!
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Ed, 7th grade world geography teacher in Naperville, Il
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Tylerteacherman
May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
My name is Ben and I am a geography teacher from Fort Mill South Carolina.
#ltc8800
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cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Kurtis Edwards, Ann Arbor Michigan, unemployed graduate in diplomacy/human rights w/a geography undergrad. Hi!
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cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hope some of the
#penpalchat
&
#ruraledchat
Ts talking about
#globaled
hop over to join
#worldgeochat
now!
ms_greencvhs
May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Morgan, Canton, GA, Geography/World History teacher
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TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Matt, 7th grade American History from Missouri.
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cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Good to see you Benjamin! Glad you're in
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In reply to @Tylerteacherman
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
YAY YAY YAY! Definitely the best night! Sam here from MA, 7th grade world geography, and 1/5 of the
#worldgeochat
moderating team!
In reply to @cheffernan75
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Here we are for another hour of the best little educhat on Twitter! Let;s go
#worldgeochat
'rs!
EmilyLepkowski1
May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hi
#worldgeochat
! I'm Emily a former elem. edu. & now
@Newsela
...excited to chat ditching the textbook
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
So pumped to learn about other resources that I can use instead of my very dated 2005 edition textbook
#worldgeochat
JohnHonish
May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
John Honish, 7th gr. geography and 8th gr. US history in Beloit, WI, USA
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LISDTechie
May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Kelly, north of Austin, TX. HS Instructional Coach. Currently hosting
#gafechat
right now, but going to try do both
#worldgeochat
jmattmiller
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hey there
#worldgeochat
! Matt here, author of
#DitchBook
. LOVE your topic! I'll be throwing some (pre-scheduled) ideas tonight.
spiraledu
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
I'm Sue, 3rd grade in Alaska (teaching 8 miles above the Arctic circle)
In reply to @cheffernan75
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Are you following
#worldgeochat
on Facebook or reading the blog?
https://t.co/sU2yPBOZZf
https://t.co/gO6fpXyxBJ
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
That it would. I follow her on twitter, but I don't believe she posts in English too often.
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In reply to @jmgarner2003, @SamMandeville
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hey Morgan! Great to see ya!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ms_greencvhs
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hi,
#worldgeochat
! It's c/s, ditching textbooks for
https://t.co/7uvudhvhzy
since 2009.
In reply to @cheffernan75
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Great to see you and
@Tylerteacherman
joining us tonight for
#worldgeochat
!
In reply to @cartokurtis, @Tylerteacherman
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hi Morgan & Kurtis & Matt & Sam & Pete & Emily & Ed & everyone else jumping into
#worldgeochat
now!
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Always great to have you at the part here @
#worldgeochat
!
In reply to @cartokurtis
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Welcome Ben! Glad you could join us this Tuesday!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Tylerteacherman
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Welcome Ben!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Tylerteacherman
MsTurner1027
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Kayla from Raleigh NC, I currently teach
#APWorld
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ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hi Kurtis! Glad you could make it tonight!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cartokurtis
EmilyLepkowski1
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
and the schools that have older editions...can you imagine?
In reply to @ecasey77
n_LODDERHOSE
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hi Nikki from the university of Missouri
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
So great to see you and
@ms_greencvhs
back for a great night of
#worldgeochat
!
In reply to @TheShoe_CMS, @ms_greencvhs
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Jennifer from GA , APHG teacher and Co-moderator of
#worldgeochat
with
@ecasey77
@SamMandeville
@GeoSpiegs
@cheffernan75
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Pete here up in 40 degree
#maine
! Ready for
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi Morgan! So glad you could make it!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ms_greencvhs
NewseumED
May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
We're the education department of the
@Newseum
! Teaching history, civics and media literacy!
#worldgeochat
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi
#worldgeochat
. Jim - 7th grade social studies from MA.
ChoicesProgram
May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi
#worldgeochat
. The Choices Program in joining you tonight. We are in Providence, RI. The smallest state with the longest name!
EmilyLepkowski1
May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi
@NatGeoEducation
... happy to see you
#worldgeochat
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hi,
#worldgeochat
! It's c/s, ditching textbooks for
https://t.co/7uvudhvhzy
since 2009.
In reply to @cheffernan75
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Tonight
#worldgeochat
is talking about ditching textbooks! Yes - we're going an hour, so hop on over!
In reply to @edventures
MsIppolito
May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Made it! Laura from Brampton, Ontario,Canada grade 8
#worldgeochat
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi, Emily!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @EmilyLepkowski1, @Newsela
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Thanks everyone, I am happy I didn't miss it
#worldgeochat
I'll add any newbies after, but welcome! This is a fun group.
TeacherRunner42
May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
good evening,
#worldgeochat
- michael from columbus, OH - middle grades teacher
ms_greencvhs
May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Thanks! Looking forward to it!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Those
#worldgeochat
reminders...
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
I'm Sara, I'm pacing...Fav former student running for her city council and polls closed about an hour ago.
#NewFormOfStress
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Once again we are honored (and slightly giddy) with your attendance and witty banter ;)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @NatGeoEducation, @cheffernan75
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
You've inspired us to explore specifically with geography! Thank you for dropping by!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @jmattmiller
mgevans450
May 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Meg here. I am currently an instructional coach for secondary social studies teachers.
#worldgeochat
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
John from Saco, ME. Hist Dept Chair and Tech Integrator.
#worldgeochat
lweyerich
May 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
i'm a third year secondary social studies major from the University of Missouri-Columbia
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
GlobetoGoEd
May 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
I teach 7th grade Geography. I created a website called Globe to Go to share global education resources.
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
With geography I don't know how a hard copy textbook could ever stay current. So glad to B 1 to 1 this year! So many resources
#worldgeochat
In reply to @EmilyLepkowski1
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
You made it!!!!!!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsIppolito
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Thanks. It's become one of my favorites.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @ms_greencvhs
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
A few more
#worldgeochat
reminders...
WeirMB
May 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Merri SoCal former Teacher Love Geography! Never really used a Text except as add'l resource excited to learn more strategies
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Welcome Nikki! Glad you could join us again this week!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @n_LODDERHOSE
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Thanks for swinging by!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ChoicesProgram
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Glad to have
@cartokurtis
@ms_greencvhs
and
@TheShoe_CMS
with us tonight.
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
We've got some people from
@NatGeoEducation
@Newsela
&
@NewseumED
joining
#worldgeochat
tonight! Let's see who else joins!
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
YAY! I'm not too far from Providence (20 minutes to be exact!)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ChoicesProgram
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Welcome back!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @n_LODDERHOSE
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
So glad you're able to join us!!!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ChoicesProgram
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hi John! Hope the week is off to a good start. We are in the home stretch now!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @JohnHRaby
storiestoldinsf
May 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hey
#worldgeochat
! Jessica from IL - 7th gr World Geo
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1
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CoachHenkel
May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Missing out on
#worldgeochat
tonight! Have fun everyone!
MrCummingsJJH
May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Connor here from Woodridge, IL teaching 7th grade SS
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
It's definitely the best Twitter community out there! So happy you could make it :)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @TheShoe_CMS, @ms_greencvhs
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Woo hoo! So glad to have the return of
@MsIppolito
to
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsIppolito, @MsIppolito
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Welcome Lauren! Glad you could join us this week!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @lweyerich, @cheffernan75
ms_greencvhs
May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Excited for the chat tonight!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @TheShoe_CMS
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Welcome to the party :)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GlobetoGoEd
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1: some of them are holding my monitor up a bit higher right now.
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jmgarner2003
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
@EmilyLepkowski1
thanks for joining! I learned so much about
@newsela
during the webinar last week.
#worldgeochat
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
I have to keep reminding myself of that. Doesn't feel close yet. What's your last day?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Such a fun site full of great resources!! Definitely check them out!
#worldgeochat
GlobetoGoEd
May 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
I teach 7th grade Geography. I created a website called Globe to Go to share global education resources.
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Sorry - already behind in
#worldgeochat
! Welcome to everyone!!!
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Hope its a bit warmer by the coast than it is up in Hallowell... ugh, rain...
#worldgeochat
In reply to @JohnHRaby
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1 My texts come out for the intro to the region - some great maps from
@NatGeoEducation
and a little text. Not much else.
#worldgeochat
stephensonmused
May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Hi! David, music educator + aspiring district-level leader from SC. We incorporate many SS concepts in music appreciation!
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
This is an AMAZING resource!!!! Use it
#worldgeochat
!
GlobetoGoEd
May 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
I teach 7th grade Geography. I created a website called Globe to Go to share global education resources.
#worldgeochat
Tylerteacherman
May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1 I use textbooks to teach reading skills. How to dissect text for info and use it to build note taking skills
#ltc8800
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Love the website!
https://t.co/zY9VzkFoi4
I'm a fellow 7th grade teacher outside Chicago.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GlobetoGoEd
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
I may be tardy, but I'm here! Mary-Owen, 7th grade WH in Tennessee.
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Haven't been able to welcome everyone to tonight's chat, but so excited to have you all here and sharing resources and ideas!
#worldgeochat
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1:
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I do go back constantly and use them as reference. I never wanted to return them after class (college) Geo and IR books
le_reitz
May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Ellie from Illinois, in and out tonight!
#worldgeochat
lweyerich
May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1. usually textbooks are used as a pre-lesson resource for students to get background knowledge on the topic
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
Ms_Johnson1617
May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Hello! I'm Amber Johnson from Houston, TX! I'm a second grade Science, Social studies, and Writing teacher!
#worldgeochat
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: As a starting point to get lesson ideas esp. when I'm not familiar with the topic.
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TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1. Used to compare w/other sources for historiography, POV, etc. Now they sit on the shelf. Last updated when W. was pres.
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storiestoldinsf
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: We mostly use it at the beginning of the year to look at the 5 Themes. Past few mos, they have been collecting dust.
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GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Is this your first chat? Welcome!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrCummingsJJH
TeacherRunner42
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
a1: our school doesn't use textbooks - pretty revolutionary
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
RT Q1
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cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1
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cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1:
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there is something consistent and tradition building with text book reading
mgevans450
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 to point out to Ss that a textbook author has a point of view and presents their own interpretation of things
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
RT Q1
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cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1
#worldgeochat
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
It's getting there here in Scarborough. We had a sunny but cool afternoon. Hopefully that sun is headed your way.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoSpiegs
EmilyLepkowski1
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
I'm so happy to hear that!
#worldgeochat
learn more @ our Certification program:
https://t.co/FmY2U14Ezo
#ncechat
In reply to @jmgarner2003, @Newsela
bmdbq6
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: textbooks are good for background information or for extra support for students
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MrCummingsJJH
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: Our school has banned textbooks for students in social studies. T's can use text books for picking out specific excerpts
#worldgeochat
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: What's a textbook?.....I use it mainly to have Ss practice basic skills or when I need a succinct source/little time.
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Sad to not have you tonight! Talk soon!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @CoachHenkel
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
What's a textbook?
MsIppolito
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: I barely do but have been enticed with new text from Nelson aligned to inquiry they even teamed up with
@NatGeoEducation
#worldgeochat
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Great answer
#worldgeochat
not something I truly believed until grad school.
In reply to @mgevans450
jmattmiller
May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A favorite tool for ditching "textbook" activities: Google Drawings! My resources:
https://t.co/eK7WYeQ6sB
#worldgeochat
#DitchBook
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
RT Q1
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ms_greencvhs
May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: I don't use the textbooks really -except during the foundation of key words and 5 themes
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WeirMB
May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1 1st as an overview, then mainly an additional resource / tool for Ss to use also illustrations, graphs, maps, charts
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Ah! The other JJHS is represented tonight! My alma mater!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrCummingsJJH
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
My new blog post today is all about using music in social studies!
https://t.co/qcqZMpD9sH
#worldgeochat
In reply to @stephensonmused
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: We use the Geography, Alive! textbook for background information, structure and skill practice (drawing evidence).
#worldgeochat
Jessicaraealt
May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
The old textbooks in my room were great door stops and also gathered the attention of the room when dropped on the floor.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoSpiegs
MsTurner1027
May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: Unless I am absent and my students don't have tech, I don't use it. I teach my students how to properly use their resource
#worldgeochat
EmilyLepkowski1
May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
This is so interesting...What resources do you pull from?
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MrCummingsJJH
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: Our school has banned textbooks for students in social studies. T's can use text books for picking out specific excerpts
#worldgeochat
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1 AP requires each S to have a TB. I give it to them day 1, they take it home, and bring it back after the AP exam. That's it
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Love that you're here - we need to get you and
@GetSoundsAround
together - music is so important to
#worldgeochat
In reply to @stephensonmused, @GetSoundsAround
JohnHonish
May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: hardly ever use them anymore except for a couple things. Hard to stay up to date. Mine talk about strong economy in ๐ฌ๐ท๐
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GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Haven't used one since 2007.....
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le_reitz
May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1. Contrast the textbook interpretation against current events- just compared Syria and kids were amazed
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6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
q1 how do you use the text book. As little as possible. We use it to skim information and make-up work.
Jessicaraealt
May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1 We did have some great graphs, maps, and charts in some of our history textbooks.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
has a blog!
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
My new blog post today is all about using music in social studies!
https://t.co/qcqZMpD9sH
#worldgeochat
In reply to @stephensonmused
EmilyLepkowski1
May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@Jessicaraealt
you got jokes!
#worldgeochat
Jessicaraealt
May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
The old textbooks in my room were great door stops and also gathered the attention of the room when dropped on the floor.
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In reply to @GeoSpiegs
jjanikis
May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1 textbooks can be a guide but should not be the only content source
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SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Any specific skills and/or lessons you care to share?
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In reply to @MsTurner1027
JeremyDBond
May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Jeremy from CT... thanks for tagging. As a parent, I'm more learning than contributing to this topic. But love talking maps!
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Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: Found it easier to use less textbook when teaching US history.
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
That's awesome - and rare!
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In reply to @TeacherRunner42
TeacherRunner42
May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
a1: we've used textbooks to show how history has 'changed' over time
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MrCummingsJJH
May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Great to see you my fellow alumni JJHS 07' grad
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In reply to @cheffernan75
ms_greencvhs
May 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: Our textbook was copyrighted in 2006...
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GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
lucky you, mine sat in a box in my closet for a decade....
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In reply to @Jessicaraealt
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1 We use textbooks to see where Ts might want support, and in what waysโactivities, reference, maps, videos ...
#worldgeochat
TeacherRunner42
May 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
takes a bit more prep'ing on the Ts part, but so worth it!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
storiestoldinsf
May 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Ours...2003...older than my 7th grdrs.
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In reply to @ms_greencvhs
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Adding current events, connections to past units (sustainable development), and standards are key for expansion of knowledge
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In reply to @jjanikis
mdoran2067
May 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1. As a reference tool. Good for the graphics, maps, etc. Not for guiding curriculum.
#worldgeochat
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: They should always be there and hold importance. The mindless reading gets worse in grad school.. you need the diligence.
#worldgeochat
classroomtools
May 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Have your daughters had a text that contained geographical material? If so, how did their teachers use it with them?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Such a great lesson! Authors Pupose and POV is EVERYWHERE!
#worldgeochat
mgevans450
May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 to point out to Ss that a textbook author has a point of view and presents their own interpretation of things
#worldgeochat
GlobetoGoEd
May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
So inspiring to hear teachers freeing themselves from the textbook! It opens ups so many more possibilities.
#worldgeochat
Ms_Johnson1617
May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1- to be honest, I rarely use them anymore. I use technology, Brainpop, or other ways to teach especially in science and SS
#worldgeochat
MrCummingsJJH
May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
All resources we get are from our own research. We have been moving toward an Inquiry approach at our school!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @EmilyLepkowski1
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
TEACH US YOUR WAYS!!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoSpiegs, @MPattenhouse
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
yeah but only for two days... then rain for the next forever.
#worldgeochat
I'm suppose 2 be doing the polar bear triathlon on Saturday, ugh
In reply to @JohnHRaby
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
a1 I've kept copies of all the old textbooks to show the kids where we started and where we're headed. Some of it was good.
Jessicaraealt
May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
The real jokes were some of these "textbooks" I found in some old lockers.....
#worldgeochat
In reply to @EmilyLepkowski1
jjanikis
May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Out w the old. In w the new
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ms_greencvhs
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1 When I absolutely have to... (Have a stash of 2008
@NatGeoEducation
books that are ๐ฅ though. Those maps are ๐)
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
I get a lot of my maps and references from you guys! You're da best!!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @NatGeoEducation
teachpluralism
May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: we don't have a textbook! We use Encyclopedia articles for critical literacy + looking at whose perspective is heard
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Really???? Love this idea!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrCummingsJJH
alut2014
May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: Our books are so Ss can easily see maps. Unfortunately, the textbooks don't include all modern countries.
#worldgeochat
#SouthSudan
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Gahhhh I hate the mindless reading! Unfortunately we're heavily using textbook now and it's AWFUL!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cartokurtis
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
a1. I also kept all the samples of the books we didn't choose so that I can read up and learn more.
#MoreYouKnow
MsIppolito
May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
it definitely has some interesting ideas
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @NatGeoEducation
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Looking at the geographic world through a lens of questioning.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @MPattenhouse
Newsela
May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
We would love to support you!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Ms_Johnson1617
rdroraback8
May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Hi
#worldgeochat
, I hope I'm not too late to join the party! I'm an undergrad from Texas A&M and I'm excited to participate tonight.
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Also great smart phone stands when students use phones for research.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cartokurtis
alut2014
May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
I would love to hear more about this.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrCummingsJJH, @EmilyLepkowski1
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Yep! That's my story too! The maps don't really change, so they're useful. The rest....
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @NatGeoEducation
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
It just adds another challenge.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoSpiegs
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Love it. What encyclopedias to you use?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @teachpluralism
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
#Worldgeochat
a1. My favorite textbook is a Texas History book from the 1940's. It's divine. (I also left it at the school on accident).
stephensonmused
May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Very cool!
#sschat
had a topic of using music in the SS classroom, a couple of months ago.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
What is currently happening in that society is often reflected in depiction of history
@BackStoryRadio
great at showing this
#worldgeochat
In reply to @TeacherRunner42, @BackStoryRadio
portie_c
May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
45๐ซTAXES!
https://t.co/xthVAO1wg8
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Never too late!! Welcome to the chat!!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @rdroraback8
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Yes! trust the Ts!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @MrCummingsJJH
MsTurner1027
May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
My school is also PBL so making a lot of real world connections that aren't found in a textbook is a must
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @Newsela
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q2
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
I *think* mine might include East Timor - but I'm not 100% sure!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @alut2014
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Our understanding of teaching & learning evolves so quickly that textbooks quickly become out of date.
#worldgeochat
stephensonmused
May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Thanks, Chris! I connected with
@GetSoundsAround
a couple of months ago, in a
#sschat
on using music in the SS classroom.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @GetSoundsAround, @GetSoundsAround
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A1 Mainly teach world history, though, & do use those books to introduce topics. Book isn't my fave so definitely supplement.
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Oh Laura. The
#worldgeochat
community has missed you so much!!!
In reply to @MsIppolito, @ecasey77, @NatGeoEducation
MrCummingsJJH
May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
I am about to post my blog on some books that helped me learn the inquiry based approach after this chat tonight!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @alut2014, @EmilyLepkowski1
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Welcome Ryan! Glad you could join in tonight!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @rdroraback8
portie_c
May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Never too late for
#worldgeochat
In reply to @rdroraback8
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Great leveled resources here, for sure. Used two in the last two days from the daily email.
#worldgeochat
Newsela
May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
We would love to support you!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Ms_Johnson1617
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
RT Q2
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q2
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Silver star for this suggestion.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @cartokurtis
portie_c
May 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
classroomtools
May 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
How are Sudan and South Sudan depicted in older textbook maps?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @alut2014
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
TEacher research, student research, or a combination of both?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrCummingsJJH, @EmilyLepkowski1
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2 There are tons of materials available, yet know it will take time curating resources. Great when you have "go to resources"
#worldgeochat
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: The authors of those text books often have countless articles that will teach you the same stuff w/less time reading
#worldgeochat
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: That you've found an appropriate resource for your Ss, which can be very hard to do at times.
#worldgeochat
jjanikis
May 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2 need to know what other resources can enhance and redefine the "textbook" learning
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q2
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
RT Q2
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q2
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2 For me, I need to know that I have a reliable resource to use to help guide Ss through content.
#worldgeochat
jmattmiller
May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Something to think about as you transition away from textbooks ...
#worldgeochat
#DitchBook
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Some of my Geography Alive! textbooks have South Sudan, some don't. Even though they're all published the same year...
#worldgeochat
In reply to @classroomtools, @cheffernan75, @alut2014
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2) Here are some of my go to resources
https://t.co/Uovt3Ioh8s
#worldgeochat
alut2014
May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: I want more sustainable, accessible resources! The textbooks are too out of touch with student learning styles.
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Absolutely! And I love that you used the word enhances - makes it better!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @jjanikis
le_reitz
May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Q2. I need sources with trusted content. Ts don't always have the time to comb through every article to find the best
#worldgeochat
MrCummingsJJH
May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: how to model finding resources for your Ss. If you can teach kids to find their own credible sources our job gets easier.
#worldgeochat
Tylerteacherman
May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2 I aam not anti TB. I just would like a database of resources on the same topics to compare/contrast
#ltc8800
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: Knowing how to have students obtain basic background knowledge
#worldgeochat
stephensonmused
May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A1a: Currently, I don't use textbooks. But, I am reviewing several texts, b/c we're offering a fall dual enrollment course.
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
RT Q2
#worldgeochat
alut2014
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Weird! Do yo know when they were published?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @classroomtools, @cheffernan75
portie_c
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
45๐ซTAXES!
https://t.co/xthVAO1wg8
EmilyLepkowski1
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: Agree w/
@ecasey77
...Curating takes a lot of work || always push non dominant narratives
#worldgeochat
JeremyDBond
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Just asked my 7th grader as I haven't been privy to it this year. She said they use it only in school & isn't only geography.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @classroomtools
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Great to have a
#PLN
you can go to and say "I need..." and get lots of responses.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
MsIppolito
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 a clear vision of where you want your students to go in terms of learning. What is the end goal and how can you get there
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 It's not what you need to know, its what questions do you have+where can you go to find better, more complicated questions
#worldgeochat
classroomtools
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Has anyone ever compared geography texts from various nations?
#worldgeochat
SoperWritings
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 - that the textbook budget will be redirected to reliable tech & digital resources
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Teaching Ss to notice these things is a great cue for getting a fix on when the map is from. Borders change!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @classroomtools, @cheffernan75, @alut2014
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
a1 The first year of a new textbook adoption is THE WORST!
#findingthemistakes
#missingtheproblems
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2. Already convinced! Too many good
#GoOpen
&
#OER
options out there for free. No reason to feel tied to a textbook.
#worldgeochat
alut2014
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Yes, I don't want to hand them anything I come across on Google.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
rdroraback8
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
great point, I think using them as an occasional resource rather than the sole source of content is smart.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @jjanikis
jjanikis
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Snaps! Reliable, relevant and interactive
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: Know that neither you nor your students need a textbook and it is freeing to get away from a textbook.
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
I can check in a bit.
@Jim_dEntremont
, do you by any chance remember?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @alut2014, @classroomtools, @cheffernan75, @Jim_dEntremont
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Interestingly, my WH spends a lot of time discussing Europe (Middle Ages, Renaissance, etc), but leaves out the Vikings.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @NatGeoEducation
stephensonmused
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A1b: In my review of prospective texts, I'm looking for an engaging curriculum, appealing visuals, & tech resources.
#worldgeochat
JohnHonish
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: I need to know I'm not just making up whatever lessons I feel like. Starts with standards and building off them
#worldgeochat
MsTurner1027
May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2: You need to know what resources the students have access to and what they are familar with
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
This is horrifying on so many levels.
#worldgeochat
KelseyTorpey
May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
When both factual in correct and morally wrong to put in front of students. Case in point, my world hist text by
@PearsonNorthAm
@pearson
In reply to @cheffernan75, @PearsonNorthAm, @pearson
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
a2 Need to know before stop using. It's okay.... the internet will help you. Let go of the book.
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
GOLD STAR Great stuff in here! You should check it out!
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2) Here are some of my go to resources
https://t.co/Uovt3Ioh8s
#worldgeochat
teachpluralism
May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
our school has a subscription to
@Britannica
School. They have 3 different reading levels available
#worldgeochat
In reply to @NatGeoEducation, @Britannica
WeirMB
May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
must be trending ;)
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
That's why
#worldgeochat
is the best around!! <3
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Great to have a
#PLN
you can go to and say "I need..." and get lots of responses.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
bmdbq6
May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2: that students will still be able to get the necessary information from a reliable source
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
So many different ways for Ss to access materials. Goal though to teach Ss to evaluate and find their own
#worldgeochat
In reply to @EmilyLepkowski1
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Different printing runs.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @classroomtools, @cheffernan75, @alut2014
ms_greencvhs
May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Very true!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @jmattmiller, @Newsela
JeremyDBond
May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
But last year I remember... they used a lot of maps, and I loved quizzing her on them.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @classroomtools
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2 - reliable, updated resources for both Ts and Ss.
@ChoicesProgram
@Newsela
@facinghistory
all have great sources
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
I was part of a team of educators that developed these questions together as an answer to ditching the textbook
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GlobetoGoEd, @SamMandeville, @MPattenhouse
MsIppolito
May 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
that would be very interesting
#worldgeochat
In reply to @classroomtools
alut2014
May 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
In mine, they are labeled as Sudan. No mention of the pre-existing tension between the two.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @classroomtools, @cheffernan75
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Around the time the country split.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @alut2014, @classroomtools, @cheffernan75
jjanikis
May 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Access is very important. Something that will also validate their past experiences
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsTurner1027
EduBoyle
May 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
My amazing
@Newsela
colleagues killing it on
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Finding the appropriate resources that can help guide students through your standards. Agreed!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @JohnHonish
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
I noticed
@Newsela
on the list. Do you have the Pro subscription?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @Newsela
MrCummingsJJH
May 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Both. Ts make a text set of important sources and then model proper researching skills for Ss to learn 2 find sources themself
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Jim_dEntremont, @EmilyLepkowski1
teachpluralism
May 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A2: know your curriculum! what essential understandings are you going for? Also, resources that work for your Ss + content
#worldgeochat
KelseyTorpey
May 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Q2 factually incorrect & morally wrong 2 give 2 Ss example- my world hist text by
@PearsonNorthAm
@pearson
#latentracisim
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT
I want to work at
@newsela
! What a happy family! :)
#worldgeochat
EduBoyle
May 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
My amazing
@Newsela
colleagues killing it on
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT
That
#worldgeochat
moment when you notice you're 52 posts behind on the feed....
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Yes! Often bring in other sources (esp PS) & compare to what textbook says. Difference in tone is sometimes startling!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @mgevans450
jmattmiller
May 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Ditching textbooks doesn't mean you have to go TOTALLY digital ...
https://t.co/ChsnvjEP9e
#worldgeochat
#DitchBook
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT
YUP! YUP! YUP!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoSpiegs
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT
So glad you can make it tonight!
@Newsela
is the 1st place my Ss go for current events and so much more! Awesome!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @EduBoyle, @Newsela, @Newsela
WeirMB
May 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A2 believe you really just need strong understanding of content, plan well & rely on quality org / Ts many joining us tonight!
#worldgeochat
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Agreed. If we don't know our curriculum w/o a textbook for reference, we probably need to rethink approach, in my opinion.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @teachpluralism
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Welcome in
@jmattmiller
! The man who literally wrote the book on Ditching Textbooks!
#worldgeochat
#DitchBook
ms_greencvhs
May 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A2: Finding resources that support the curriculum
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT
You guys buying rounds next time? Maybe at
@NCGE1915
2017? We will be presenting our story!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @EduBoyle, @Newsela, @NCGE1915
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Your librarian (should you be fortunate to have one) can help here.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @JohnHonish
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT
How would you help newer teachers who are still being taught from textbooks and getting familiar with curriculum?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @TheShoe_CMS, @teachpluralism
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A2 Need to know how to find sources/plan where you're going. Many see book as guide for year; need to make own guide w/o book.
#worldgeochat
CHitch94
May 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT
What the heck?!? That is so weird. Why are "European historians" emphasized?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @KelseyTorpey, @PearsonNorthAm, @pearson
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT
#strugglecity
(sometimes!)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ms_greencvhs
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT
#Worldgeochat
a2 As a World Culture teacher, I need to inspire my kids to travel and see the world. The textbook limits photo ops.
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT
And
#worldgeochat
is trending.
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Q3
#worldgeochat
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Check out
#primarysources
, Google Earth Pro, and let Ss use texts as reference materials.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @cartokurtis
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Q3 is coming up! And its where some great sharing will happen!!!
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
YAHOO!!!!
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT
And
#worldgeochat
is trending.
EmilyLepkowski1
May 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
@SamMandeville
This is a great ? &a it starts with ? What is missing...
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT
How would you help newer teachers who are still being taught from textbooks and getting familiar with curriculum?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @TheShoe_CMS, @teachpluralism
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
We have the best media specialist at my school. She always has the best resource suggestions.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @mrterborg, @SamMandeville, @JohnHonish
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Did someone say Vikings? Did you see our current event blog this morning?
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/VHezOCYMfh
In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @cheffernan75
ms_greencvhs
May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Maybe by giving them a guide of the topics to touch on & standards to then look for the resources else where...?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @TheShoe_CMS, @teachpluralism
JohnHonish
May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3: primary source docs (although some textbooks do have a focus on those)
#worldgeochat
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Show them one or two tools / sources. Ease them in.
#worldgeochat
Oh, model it too. Teach a class for them, if possible.
In reply to @SamMandeville, @TheShoe_CMS, @teachpluralism
caranowou
May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Ken from Western Oregon Univ. just arriving
#worldgeochat
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
FireColbert... good luck winning that one.
#worldgeochat
. HA
In reply to @cheffernan75
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
You realize I might have to hold you to that....
#worldgeochat
;p
In reply to @Newsela, @EduBoyle, @NCGE1915
Tylerteacherman
May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3. That is too long a list for a tweet. Journal articles, natgeo, videos, ted talks, etc.
#ltc8800
#worldgeochat
portie_c
May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
We don't have a full-time media specialist. If we do, it needs to be promoted more at our school (and I need to be asking)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @jmgarner2003, @mrterborg, @JohnHonish
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
What does she study in 7th social studies? My Ss do world history w geo embedded, so we use maps as they correlate w history.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @JeremyDBond, @classroomtools
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Textbooks are great for Ts getting familiar w/concepts, but Ts can't stop there. We've got to model for our Ss & explore
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @teachpluralism
stephensonmused
May 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A2: Know what you're teaching, rather specifically, over a term. The curriculum + accompanying resources should be solid.
#worldgeochat
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
I spoke on the phone w/ one of your colleagues already. You've got a great product but it's pricey for my school.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @walt_peters, @ecasey77, @Newsela
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
RT Q3
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Q3
#worldgeochat
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Agreed. Using computer or library, a Tcan find nondigital sources to share w/Ss. Takes me back to the turn of the century
#worldgeochat
In reply to @jmattmiller
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Great example John! Primary sources are perhaps the BEST sources for Ss!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @JohnHonish
LFU_MissCox
May 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Jumping in late
#worldgeochat
... sorry! Gonna catch up real quick!
caranowou
May 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A1 Itโs one source among many that students can use to analyze for author bias, messages, etc
#worldgeochat
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Love it! This may be a part of our discussion this week. Ss are fascinated by Vikings!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @NatGeoEducation, @cheffernan75
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
At least you have a part time specialist, but yes. Advocate for us. I'm one. We do books (still essential) and now tech.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @jmgarner2003, @JohnHonish
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
RT Q3
#worldgeochat
alut2014
May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Our county subscribes to an amazing database called
@CultureGrams
. I would direct them there. Also, share materials!!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @TheShoe_CMS, @teachpluralism, @CultureGrams
n_LODDERHOSE
May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3: Huge fan of Ss analyzing primary sources, national archives is an amazing resource
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
I like to show students old, out-of-date atlases from the 19th century. How did people see the world back then?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @JohnHonish
mrscmacc
May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Just got here
#worldgeochat
but excited to jump in!!
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
We're still examining it. We may need to pilot for free for a year to demonstrate that we would benefit from going Pro.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @walt_peters, @ecasey77, @Newsela
storiestoldinsf
May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3: We love
@Newsela
!
#worldgeochat
Jessicaraealt
May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3 We used some primary source reference books or from Library of Congress. As many primary sources as we could find.
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Q3
#worldgeochat
mgevans450
May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@DBQProject
@ChoicesProgram
@Maps101
@Esri
have some great resources for human geography
#worldgeochat
NewseumED
May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3 Go across media types with primary sources: compare print and film media on a subject
https://t.co/X1oEoiRiGy
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
RT Q3
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
RT Q3
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3) Maps, images, infographs, stats, videos, literature, primary sources are a few
#worldgeochat
stephensonmused
May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3: Collected articles in a course packet like we used to get in college (Well, college in the 90's! Do they still use those?)
#worldgeochat
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#Worldgeochat
a3 other text based... blogs, articles, TedTalks.... twitter..... & of course the cia factbook is always swoon worthy.
caranowou
May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3 Text comes in multiple forms! Maps, political cartoons, photos, audio/visual, literature (i.e. graphic novels), etc.
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Ahh yes!
@CultureGrams
is a good friend of
#worldgeochat
! They have so much great info!
In reply to @alut2014, @SamMandeville, @TheShoe_CMS, @teachpluralism, @CultureGrams, @CultureGrams
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3: I'm a huge fan of historical literature. Using digital maps,
#GoogleEarth
, etc.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
jjanikis
May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3
@Newsela
@NewsHourExtra
@vicpasquantonio
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Q3
#worldgeochat
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#primarysources
, Library of Congress,
@SmithsonianLab
, Safari Montage, more, much more.
#worldgeochat
Personal photos from trips.
In reply to @Tylerteacherman, @SmithsonianLab
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
I was a student who would then take those old maps and draw my own transportation lines and such on them
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoSpiegs, @cheffernan75, @JohnHonish
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Primary sources FTW! Our pals
@USNatArchives
have fantastic resources at DocsTeach.
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/Bg3WXc0ZwI
In reply to @mrterborg, @SamMandeville, @cartokurtis, @USNatArchives
MsTurner1027
May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3: Primary Source Docs, News articles, Ted Talks, political cartoons, documentaries, comic, there are so many!
#worldgeochat
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Connect them w/
#worldgeochat
,
#sschat
,
#engchat
, etc. Host
#OER
professional development. Connect w/Ts leaders in the building
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ms_greencvhs, @SamMandeville, @teachpluralism
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Um what about the trading kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai? Mansa Musa? The gold and salt trade??
#worldgeochat
In reply to @KelseyTorpey, @cheffernan75, @PearsonNorthAm, @pearson
LFU_MissCox
May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3: the Hemispheres collection from UTexas is pretty good ... interesting topics with varied texts & activities
#worldgeochat
MrCummingsJJH
May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3: It may seem pretty basic, but Google. What can a textbook tell you that google cant? Primary sources, nonfiction articles
#worldgeochat
ms_greencvhs
May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3: Primary sources, old atlas, and globes, old research, news articles, political cartoons
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
The
@librarycongress
has SOOOO many great primary sources AND organizers for them!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Jessicaraealt, @librarycongress
alut2014
May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Yes, we did a
@DBQProject
on Colonization of Africa and the Ss spent an entire day discussing the maps. Very fun and engaging.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @WeirMB, @ecasey77, @SamMandeville, @classroomtools, @cheffernan75, @DBQProject
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3: National Geographic, anyone? Bueller? Anyone?
#worldgeochat
mgevans450
May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3
@DBQProject
@ChoicesProgram
@Esri
and
@maps101
have some great resources for human geography
#worldgeochat
GlobetoGoEd
May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3: National Geographic
@NatGeoEducation
#worldgeochat
CHuckeba
May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Lucky resource for you! I had a great librarian and media specialist at my previous district, right
@JulieMosty1
and
@jparker6
#worldgeochat
In reply to @jmgarner2003, @mrterborg, @SamMandeville, @JohnHonish, @JulieMosty1, @jparker6
jjanikis
May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Primary sources are ๐ and free!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Jessicaraealt
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@CultureGrams
is awesome! We are fortunate that our district subscribes. Very accessible & engaging website for Ss!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @alut2014, @SamMandeville, @TheShoe_CMS, @teachpluralism, @CultureGrams, @CultureGrams
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
And this is why we love
@NewseumED
! A wealth of info for
#worldgeochat
!
NewseumED
May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3 Go across media types with primary sources: compare print and film media on a subject
https://t.co/X1oEoiRiGy
#worldgeochat
alut2014
May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Love them! We are doing a project with it right now.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @SamMandeville, @TheShoe_CMS, @teachpluralism, @CultureGrams
rdroraback8
May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Have you seen asking tougher questions impact student's comprehension in the long run?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoSpiegs
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Teaching students how to use Google appropriately is key though. Much agreed!!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrCummingsJJH
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
exactly!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @JohnHonish, @cheffernan75
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT
How do you use blogs with Ss? Just curious. :)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @6thgradersrule
MrCummingsJJH
May 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3: cont commonlit, Ted talks, newsela, netflix documentaries, primary source databases, google earth.
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT
I need to use more DBQs next year!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @alut2014, @WeirMB, @SamMandeville, @classroomtools, @cheffernan75, @DBQProject
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Thats awesome, Kurtis!
#worldgeochat
Let Ss explore their own imaginations of how things could/should have played out
In reply to @cartokurtis, @cheffernan75, @JohnHonish
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3: a bit of a fish out of water this chat. But I relied on youtube for lectures by professors and conferences/panels. 1/
#worldgeochat
CHuckeba
May 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Yes! Docs Teach is a great resource!
#worldgeochat
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Primary sources FTW! Our pals
@USNatArchives
have fantastic resources at DocsTeach.
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/Bg3WXc0ZwI
In reply to @mrterborg, @SamMandeville, @cartokurtis, @USNatArchives
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
They're a great way for setting up student led discussions from PK/K on.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @jjanikis, @Jessicaraealt
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
@LOCMaps
@SmithsonianLab
@PBSLrnMedia
primary sources, blogs like
@thejuntoblog
, podcasts "Ben Franklin's World
@lizcovart
.
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Agreed! Me too!! DBQ of the week?? Putting it on the summer "to think" list
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @alut2014, @WeirMB, @classroomtools, @cheffernan75, @DBQProject
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
You've earned a gold star again.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @KelseyTorpey, @PearsonNorthAm, @pearson
ChoicesProgram
May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3-Our PD team put together a list of lessons within our curriculum units that have geo connections
https://t.co/CNKMjYiclE
#worldgeochat
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3 We've got MapMaker Kits that are AWESOME and useful across all sorts of disciplines.
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/eBDoaYAs2K
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
We have no media specialist....wait...every teacher is their own media specialist.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @jmgarner2003, @mrterborg, @JohnHonish
Jessicaraealt
May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Also, check out
@BooksThatGrow
for primary sources differentiated at different ready levels. No, you did not read that wrong.
#worldgeochat
Jessicaraealt
May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3 We used some primary source reference books or from Library of Congress. As many primary sources as we could find.
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Q3
#worldgeochat
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
I've used LOC maps in 5th grade. Had wonderful discussions.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @alut2014, @WeirMB, @ecasey77, @SamMandeville, @classroomtools, @cheffernan75, @DBQProject
JohnHonish
May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3
@nytimes
linked from
@playfanschool
for current events too
#worldgeochat
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3: seeing their emotions outside of a class, or even outside their own classes, was always inspiring to me.
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Oooh. I don't think I've seen that one from
@DBQProject
! Need to beg them for a peek! :)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @alut2014, @WeirMB, @ecasey77, @SamMandeville, @classroomtools, @DBQProject, @DBQProject
jmattmiller
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Looking for ideas,
#worldgeochat
? I have an ebook full of them here:
https://t.co/OE0W4AqlGp
#DitchBook
LFU_MissCox
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3: using novels is a great idea to consider & it gives you a chance to create cross-curricular work
#worldgeochat
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3: seeing their emotions outside of a class, or even outside their own classes, was always inspiring to me.
#worldgeochat
2/2
NewseumED
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
What about non-print artifacts as tools for analysis?
https://t.co/ToSBGZJHUz
#worldgeochat
In reply to @caranowou
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
'tougher' is a loaded word. Think about helping Ss develop the capacity 2 ask increasingly more complicated Qs+then reflect
#worldgeochat
In reply to @rdroraback8
MsIppolito
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3 of course
@Newsela
,
@NatGeoEducation
@thenfb
, and cnn student news
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Yes! How to search, and refine their search, and evaluate what they find! Databases such as EBSCO are also very helpful.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @MrCummingsJJH
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
We annotate the texts. Love using Andrew's stuff because it's real time, easy to read, and vetted.
https://t.co/blyLtyPllP
#worldgeochat
a3
In reply to @cheffernan75
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3: I like the
@ChoicesProgram
materials but they are tough for many Ss to understand.
#worldgeochat
classroomtools
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
I used to think that until I met a spectacularly great media specialist. I learned so much from him.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Jim_dEntremont, @SamMandeville, @jmgarner2003, @mrterborg, @JohnHonish
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
It all depends on how one searches. Textbooks were/are valid, not everything in G is.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrCummingsJJH
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3 We have a new inquiry-based study guide every day on our blog! All sorts of current events.
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/PCSRgcfzgA
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
How have we been working with
@NatGeoEducation
and NOT known about the encyclopedia they have?????
#worldgeochat
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3 We've got a great encyclopedia!
https://t.co/CnJFQeCMc1
In reply to @cheffernan75
CHuckeba
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Agreed! I know a tchr who is always using the librarian as a resource for her Geo class.Great way to expose stdts to cultures!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @mrterborg, @SamMandeville, @JohnHonish
le_reitz
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
New York Times Upfront is a go-to for quality and integrated primary sources, as is
@Newsela
@googleearth
@NatGeoEducation
#worldgeochat
alut2014
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
It is one of my favorites, along with the Gandhi DBQ!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @WeirMB, @ecasey77, @SamMandeville, @classroomtools, @cheffernan75, @DBQProject
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Q4
#worldgeochat
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
I'd use whatever electronic resources your school/public library has to offer.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrCummingsJJH
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@DBQProject
is definitely good for that.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @alut2014, @WeirMB, @SamMandeville, @classroomtools, @cheffernan75, @DBQProject, @DBQProject
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Absolutely. So much available for free. Some Ts think they alone should hold knowledge or rely on one source
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cartokurtis
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A3
@nytimes
@washingtonpost
@DBQProject
@newsela
@librarycongress
and all my
#worldgeochat
friends.
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Will definitely use this all year next year. Focusing more on current events for the 2017/18 year thanks to
@FANgeopolitics
!
#worldgeochat
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3 We have a new inquiry-based study guide every day on our blog! All sorts of current events.
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/PCSRgcfzgA
MsTurner1027
May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
I love seminars. Students are super engaged and often go out and find their own resources to build their knowledge.
#worldgeochat
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Err. no. Just no. :)
#worldgeochat
That's kind of like saying every adult can teach.
In reply to @Jim_dEntremont, @SamMandeville, @jmgarner2003, @JohnHonish
Newsela
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Get
@newsela
certified. There's a world of possibility w/
@Newsela
,
@NatGeoEducation
+
#worldgeochat
:
https://t.co/zH0UjKcuvV
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Yep. Fan of this idea.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @ecasey77, @alut2014, @WeirMB, @classroomtools, @cheffernan75, @DBQProject
MsIppolito
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Have to check this out
#worldgeochat
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3 We have a new inquiry-based study guide every day on our blog! All sorts of current events.
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/PCSRgcfzgA
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
It is key to teach Ss how to search, not just let them search. efficient keyword usage, et al
#worldgeochat
In reply to @mrterborg, @MrCummingsJJH
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Rt Q4
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Q4
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
RT Q4
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Q4
#worldgeochat
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Any thoughts of putting together curriculum units at different levels?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ChoicesProgram
ms_greencvhs
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Awesome!! Will definitely look into this!
#worldgeochat
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3 We have a new inquiry-based study guide every day on our blog! All sorts of current events.
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/PCSRgcfzgA
Tylerteacherman
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4 primary source analysis! Have them read or compare maps and articles to come to their own conclusions.
#ltc8800
#worldgeochat
bmdbq6
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4: primary source documents and DBQ's
#worldgeochat
caranowou
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4 Analyze other primary & secondary sources (observe, reflect, question)
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
In hindsight, someone should have kept a running list of all these resources that have been shared!
#worldgeochat
mrscmacc
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A3:
@Gilder_Lehrman
has some great primary source resources & lessons too
#worldgeochat
jmattmiller
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Yes sir! Glad to pop in a bit!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
CHuckeba
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
And
@SHEG_Stanford
has some great resources as well!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @le_reitz, @Newsela, @googleearth, @NatGeoEducation, @SHEG_Stanford
alut2014
May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
As a T in a co-taught setting, I have loved
@Newsela
. We can all read the same content at our own reading level.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @le_reitz, @Newsela, @googleearth, @NatGeoEducation, @Newsela
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Yes please! Definitely going to look more into this :)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Newsela, @NatGeoEducation
LFU_MissCox
May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A4: foldables in interactive journals, blogs for reflection & creating review games ... just to name a few
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A4) Teach reading and writing strategies, writing, evaluating sources, inquiry units, mapping labs, creating
#worldgeochat
jmattmiller
May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
My pleasure Sam!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville
caranowou
May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Great point!!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @NewseumED
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
THANK YOU
@ChoicesProgram
! This is so great!
#worldgeochat
ChoicesProgram
May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3-Our PD team put together a list of lessons within our curriculum units that have geo connections
https://t.co/CNKMjYiclE
#worldgeochat
MrCummingsJJH
May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A4: Annotating the text, generating research questions that take you from one text to another.
#worldgeochat
teachpluralism
May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A3: we love
@Newsela
, especially their
#primarysources
+
#famousspeeches
. Ss can read at their level +work w/original texts!
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Reflection is the key
#worldgeochat
caranowou
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4 Analyze other primary & secondary sources (observe, reflect, question)
#worldgeochat
NewseumED
May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A4 Compare historical fiction in film and books to the actual history to build context.
https://t.co/XPeyPUwzBM
#worldgeochat
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Some of the classiest, most coherent lesson plans out there these days (*cough*that aren't ours) are from
@goproject
.
#worldgeochat
MsTurner1027
May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A4: DBQ, Performance Tasks, Seminars, PBL projects, I've had Ss speed date to learn important people in history
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
RT Q4
#worldgeochat
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4: Anything not found on a worksheet.
#worldgeochat
schweitzerAPHG
May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Have S's highlight and insert textbook vocabulary terms into articles from
@NatGeo
or any other relatable source.
#worldgeochat
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
The reality of our situation is that we must make do with whatever we can do without a media specialist.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @mrterborg, @SamMandeville, @jmgarner2003, @JohnHonish
alut2014
May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Agreed, I love CIA World Facebook. I could always use new resources.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Tylerteacherman
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
That's the answer but it's also a lot of time.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @jmgarner2003, @ChoicesProgram
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
I keep falling further and further behind in
#worldgeochat
! Signs of a great chat with so many
#ditchbook
resources!
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4 We have great, standards-aligned activities!
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/V1tcBffGvU
ChoicesProgram
May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
It's is definitely on our radar as something to think about.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @JohnHRaby
mrscmacc
May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4: Writing to learn. Invite Ss to engage in persuasive civic writing using resources and sources in & outside of textbook
#worldgeochat
GoobyCooper
May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
End of notes
#worldgeochat
caranowou
May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
absolutely! And ongoing!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoSpiegs
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
cultofpedagogy
Apr 30 @ 6:05 PM EDT
When We All Teach Text Structures, Everyone Wins
https://t.co/so4IGB4qNI
#sschat
#ccss
#ILAchat
#ELAchat
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
a4 replacing textbook skill activities. DBQ, PBL, things-without-acroynms...
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Also British Museum & Library, Ancient History site:
https://t.co/MnxmHmOLFy
, & the Rijksmuseum
https://t.co/PkBsNGlbwg
#worldgeochat
In reply to @WeirMB, @alut2014, @ecasey77, @SamMandeville, @classroomtools, @cheffernan75, @DBQProject, @librarycongress
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Definitely! When primary sources were added to the site I was thrilled!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @teachpluralism, @Newsela
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
7th graders find CIA World Factbook hard to navigate. Modeling is key here, but even that sometimes doesn't 100% help
#worldgeochat
In reply to @alut2014, @Tylerteacherman
MsIppolito
May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Mini and major inquiry. Teaches reading, writing, critical thinking and ss are more engaged when qs come from them.
#worldgeochat
JohnHonish
May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4: maybe it's not about replicating textbook skills elsewhere. Part of the shift is to change from consumer to creator
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
standards aligned.... yeah. thats cool. :)
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4 We have great, standards-aligned activities!
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/V1tcBffGvU
jmattmiller
May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Google has some of the COOLEST mapping tools for geography!
https://t.co/aA2CXNGWqL
#WorldGeoChat
#DitchBook
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Can't argue there. Advocate, beg, tweet, etc. Also use your public library.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Jim_dEntremont, @SamMandeville, @jmgarner2003, @JohnHonish
MrCummingsJJH
May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A4 cont: Anything that gets kids away from thinking there is one right answer or source of information. Student led inquires
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A4 Anything you can do with a text, you can do with ANY OTHER PIECE OF TEXT! Central idea, Fact/opinion, POV, discussions ALL!
#worldgeochat
NewseumED
May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A4 Take on historical roles with a primary source based case study and debate. Connect current issues.
https://t.co/WfLOrs2LGm
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Agreed! Getting students to ask their own questions and driving their learning is so important!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrCummingsJJH
alut2014
May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Yes, sometimes it is information overload for them!
#worldgeochat
Have you use any simpler resources? I could use some fresh ideas.
In reply to @SamMandeville, @Tylerteacherman
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
a4 Analyzing text, documents, and images. We don't do enough of that. We don't do enough of all of it.
JohnHRaby
May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Get the
@Brown_MATeacher
working for you. That's where I first learned about Choices.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ChoicesProgram, @Brown_MATeacher
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Wasn't trying to make light of your situation. it's far too frequent, I'm afraid.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Jim_dEntremont, @SamMandeville, @jmgarner2003, @JohnHonish
CHuckeba
May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@GeographyMayde
@CoachGarnerMC
Have y'all seen this list?
#worldgeochat
@Amanda_Ankney
#katyisdss
ChoicesProgram
May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3-Our PD team put together a list of lessons within our curriculum units that have geo connections
https://t.co/CNKMjYiclE
#worldgeochat
mrscmacc
May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Love love love the speed dating idea ๐
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsTurner1027
ms_greencvhs
May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A4: Give Ss an opportunity to problem solve & actually working w/ the material instead of copying what they see
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
If Ts started 'grading' Ss only on their reflections..... we might actually see something magical happen
#worldgeochat
In reply to @caranowou
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4. Many of the skills practiced in a textbook can be practiced on images, video, music, material culture, etc.
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
There's
https://t.co/Iv5Yxw6mfR
where they can find exactly what they're looking for
#worldgeochat
In reply to @alut2014, @Tylerteacherman
JeremyDBond
May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
I think similar. She's on India now, she did China. Talked about her writeup on the 1-child policy, clarified Communism.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @classroomtools
teachpluralism
May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4: Ss can annotate + make connections, write a summary, look for author's bias, find + define words using context + more!
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Favorite activity to do with a primary source. Go!
#worldgeochat
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Our local college library is very helpful, too.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @mrterborg, @SamMandeville, @jmgarner2003, @JohnHonish
alut2014
May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
You're right, but when I have done it, I have had great success. That is something I could improve on next year.
#worldgeochat
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
a4 Analyzing text, documents, and images. We don't do enough of that. We don't do enough of all of it.
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
When you say mini inquiries do you mean a class period Laura?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsIppolito
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Tell us more about the Speed Dating!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsTurner1027
MsTurner1027
May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Its one of my favorite things to do with my students. They get super into it, and they have to justify their "perfect match"
#worldgeochat
In reply to @mrscmacc
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
mark it up!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @TheShoe_CMS
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Are mapping tools for anything else? haha :P I really like how fluid ESRI is getting across modes too.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @jmattmiller
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
a4 I'm doing
#TxLessonStudy
w/ a focus on building bar graphs from tables. Kids didn't know how to build BG! It was a shock.
massignmenthelp
May 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT
#ECEchat
#learnbps
#edchat
#edtech
#spanstuchat
#worldgeochat
Tips for Learning Mathematics to Students
https://t.co/4jSNAvgzTZ
AssignmentHelpN
May 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT
#ECEchat
#learnbps
#edchat
#edtech
#spanstuchat
#worldgeochat
9 Points Professors Look for in a Term Paper
https://t.co/TIlvLrRta3
WeirMB
May 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A4 Just about any activity requires planning & structure - inquiry based, solutions based, Socratic seminars, small group work
#worldgeochat
mrscmacc
May 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Love this. So much more learning happens when Ss are not on the receiving end.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @JohnHonish
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT
kinda like having an entrepreneur give a 30sec elevator pitch to get funded
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsTurner1027, @mrscmacc
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT
We'd love it! I think I speak for all of
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ChoicesProgram, @JohnHRaby
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Bring in stats is so important, yet must teach the vocab and what they mean. Like borders they are constantly fluctuating too
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @alut2014, @Tylerteacherman
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Didn't think you were, but wanted to clarify.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @mrterborg, @SamMandeville, @jmgarner2003, @JohnHonish
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Have Ss create their own textbook (epub or online). What better way to teach those skills?
#worldgeochat
caranowou
May 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT
I'm confident critical thinking skills would increase drastically!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoSpiegs
MsTurner1027
May 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Students research a historical figure from the time we are studying, come up with questions they want to ask, and have 90s.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Ah,
@rijksmuseum
! This map dress (yeah you read that right) is one of our favorite resources.
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/HqbK1puk6b
In reply to @mrterborg, @WeirMB, @alut2014, @ecasey77, @SamMandeville, @classroomtools, @cheffernan75, @DBQProject, @librarycongress, @rijksmuseum
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT
agreed
#worldgeochat
In reply to @caranowou
ms_greencvhs
May 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Awesome idea!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @TheShoe_CMS
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Also Way Back machine and the University of North Texas' Cyber Cemetery:
https://t.co/Sn0gmSRnYd
https://t.co/wOwqHvAJlh
#worldgeochat
In reply to @alut2014, @Tylerteacherman
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Very cool! I don't get that far historically, but always try to clarify concepts like communism when Ss ask.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @JeremyDBond, @classroomtools
MsIppolito
May 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT
2/2 a see think wonder strategy to build on students questioning skills.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q5
#worldgeochat
Jessicaraealt
May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
I liked a daily Google challenge - you give Ss something to find out and they have to use research skills to find it on Google
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
RT Q4
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Q4
#worldgeochat
le_reitz
May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A4. Can't get enough Socratics, Ss write their own interpretive questions; Flash-arguments and Claim-Evidence-Reasoning
#worldgeochat
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Must, unfortunately.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Jim_dEntremont, @SamMandeville, @jmgarner2003, @JohnHonish
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Close reading & annotation or write the rest of the story.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
GOLD STAR! LOVE THIS!
MsTurner1027
May 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Students research a historical figure from the time we are studying, come up with questions they want to ask, and have 90s.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
LFU_MissCox
May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
I've thought about this but it seem so daunting, but I guess one has to be a bit crazy to get to the genius!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @TheShoe_CMS
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
a4 I will say 1 thing about modern textbooks, online versions differentiate reading levels. That is a HUGE plus for my ELL's.
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
This is a gr8 idea 4 the start of the year. Assign each Ss a resource & have them speed date share out. See what is out there
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @MsTurner1027
teachpluralism
May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
prep for an opinion essay, compare to a contemporary issue/view, + analyze language used for bias (I couldn't pick just one)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Many apologies to all the great answers I'm missing! So much going on in
#worldgeochat
SusanCampo
May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Hey
#worldgeochat
! Just finished a
#peel21st
chat on assessment. What's happening here?
MsTurner1027
May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
After they meet everyone, they have to propose to their perfect match, and explain why. If both say yes they have a connection
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
caranowou
May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A5 Primary sources (maps, photos, etc) thru inquiry
#worldgeochat
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
how could I forget
https://t.co/XGFND7vgme
???
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @alut2014, @Tylerteacherman
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Good. I visited the local college library while still in HS. Better collection / resources.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Jim_dEntremont, @SamMandeville, @jmgarner2003, @JohnHonish
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Very
@Sugatam
of you!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Jessicaraealt, @Sugatam
stephensonmused
May 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A4: Writing prompts, PBL, interdisciplinary lessons, debates...there are so many activities which can replace a textbook
#worldgeochat
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A4 I encourage content creation - film/create videos, write children's books, draw maps, research, etc.
#worldgeochat
Tylerteacherman
May 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A5 Ted talks, cartograms, and there are several website with maps showing cultural and historical info
#ltc8800
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
And teaching annotating. Trying to get Ss past just passively highlighting or underlining. Modeling how is important.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @TheShoe_CMS, @cheffernan75
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Talking about Ditching Geography Textbooks tonight!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SusanCampo
ChoicesProgram
May 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Has anyone watched any of our videos? How has Afghanistan's geography affected its history?
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/4CjhBytEp8
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
@ProfessorMike1
and
@GarthHolman
had students create their own online textbook for history
https://t.co/VgMxRtzAmn
#worldgeochat
In reply to @TheShoe_CMS, @ProfessorMike1, @GarthHolman
CHuckeba
May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Highlight, ask questions, discuss pov, determine context, compare, write the other side, find a matching pol cartoon, etc.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
YES! We did a kind of humorless but insightful read on a Thomas Nast cartoon on Santa in a Union camp.
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/JkHhfP3WZt
In reply to @JohnHonish, @cheffernan75
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Classroom discussions, shape finding activities,
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
caranowou
May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A5B Also, bring in people from other countries/cultures via videoconferencing, outside speakers
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Awesome Jen! I don't think I ever saw this one!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @jmgarner2003, @SamMandeville, @alut2014, @Tylerteacherman
rdroraback8
May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
never a bad idea to teach Ss how to evaluate and comprehend sources! Great advice, thanks!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
JohnHonish
May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A5: I began flipped classroom, created videos with questions on
@EDpuzzle
to fill gaps from text
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/cxNRYOx1G0
MsIppolito
May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
glad to see more peel teachers joining
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SusanCampo
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A5 Non text resources? Music from
@GetSoundsAround
playlists! Everything that
@goodglobalcitiz
does for
@projectexplorer
#worldgeochat
NewseumED
May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A5 Analyze protest art, see how unfamiliar pop culture of the past is to us now
https://t.co/IQfSq4QIX6
#worldgeochat
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Fav. St conversation Rev War -> Civil War -> Star Wars 3D (All appropriately woven into conversation.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A5:I really like the digital world and open-source/commons information/I volunteer with
https://t.co/xml14sQWDi
awesome source
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
RT Q5
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
RT Q5
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q5
#worldgeochat
lweyerich
May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A5. political cartoons, artwork and music are my favorite ways to switch things up from the usual text sources
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
SusanCampo
May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
What's a textbook? JK
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Talking about Ditching Geography Textbooks tonight!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SusanCampo
MsIppolito
May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
exactly and mystery skype!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @caranowou
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Still advocate. Students need access to pleasure reading material in school as well as all of the skills we can teach them.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Jim_dEntremont, @SamMandeville, @jmgarner2003, @JohnHonish
Jessicaraealt
May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
It was surprisingly difficult for them! And of course I'd google in less than a minute and they thought I was a super genie.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoSpiegs, @Sugatam
ChoicesProgram
May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Here is another โHow has Mexicoโs geography affected its history?โ
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/wNayyPCVF0
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
RT Q5
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
RT Q5
#worldgeochat
teachpluralism
May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A5: Maps, charts, infographics. Also podcasts (love
@Radiolab
,
@ThisAmerLife
+
@StoryCorps
). And of course
@brainpop
!
#worldgeochat
ms_greencvhs
May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Neat! I love this variation of speed dating!! I have Ss rotate w/ every1 sharing their info, and they write it down as they go
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsTurner1027, @cheffernan75
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
My annotation guide I give students
https://t.co/suQJTVj31H
#worldgeochat
mrscmacc
May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A5: Interactove maps are AWESOME. Check out this one on Jim Crow laws.
https://t.co/SXjvDgAAzX
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5: Google Earth ....(did I just say that out loud?)
#worldgeochat
ms_greencvhs
May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
How do you have them choose their match? Do you have questions? Love it!! :)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsTurner1027, @cheffernan75
MsIppolito
May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
such as la guernica from Pablo Picasso
#worldgeochat
In reply to @NewseumED
LFU_MissCox
May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5: TED talks are great! The TEDed site is great & you can even create your own!
#worldgeochat
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Ditch highlighting.
#neuroscience
provides evidence it doesn't work.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @TheShoe_CMS, @cheffernan75
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5:I enjoy the digital world with open-source/commons information.I volunteer with
https://t.co/8V55OPx5nY
Awesome source BTW
#worldgeochat
Brown_SPS
May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
One More โHow has Turkey's geography affected its history?โ
https://t.co/i3QL58rKmX
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ChoicesProgram
classroomtools
May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Drink!!!
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5: Google Earth ....(did I just say that out loud?)
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5) Flipped videos, hyperdocs, small group conferencing
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5 My Ss got so much from playing with
@earthoutreach
! Caused them to ask a lot of Qs!
https://t.co/iOJvVxk4AA
#worldgeochat
caranowou
May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Yes! Mystery Skype!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsIppolito
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
I've seen that. Love the other non-text elements as well.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @ProfessorMike1, @GarthHolman
jmattmiller
May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Need content for Ss if you're ditching the textbooks? Some open educational resources (OERs):
https://t.co/RLwX9H9eE0
#worldgeochat
MrCummingsJJH
May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Q5: Pictures, videos, cartoons, comics(sort of a text), infographics, music
#worldgeochat
le_reitz
May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Often use your supplementary materials linked on your webpages- engaging videos and links!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ChoicesProgram
mrscmacc
May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: A5: Interactive maps are AWESOME. Check out this one on rise & fall of Jim Crow.
https://t.co/a6pqnVDpDz
โฆ
#worldgeochat
stephensonmused
May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: Music, images (WikiCommons-great resource), art collages, maps, charts, student-created documentaries
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Making things 'hard', or 'just outside their comfort zone', is where all the good stuff happens
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Jessicaraealt, @Sugatam
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: Go directly to the source, have Ss converse w/those who've experienced what Ss are studying. Listen to their stories.
#worldgeochat
schweitzerAPHG
May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5:
@Esri
story maps can be used give D.I. Ts can vary the order that info is presented based on ?s posed by S's
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
waaaaaaaay ahead of you
#worldgeochat
In reply to @classroomtools
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
a5 nontext instruction... comic strips & graphic novels. Plays and audio tapes. There are some great videos out there too.
GlobetoGoEd
May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: Some of my favorite films for global ed...
@SalamNeighbor
, Living on One Dollar, He Named Me Malala, 30 Days episodes
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
How could I have forgotten Ted Talks? We just watched this 1 yesterday!
https://t.co/FRng8Z2KTr
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Tylerteacherman
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Drink!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoSpiegs
ChoicesProgram
May 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
One More โHow has Turkey's geography affected its history?โ
https://t.co/LzCKTOduXq
#worldgeochat
LFU_MissCox
May 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A5: also MyMaps is also great to trace content / current events as discussed
#worldgeochat
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
This one should've been A5....๐
#worldgeochat
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A4 I encourage content creation - film/create videos, write children's books, draw maps, research, etc.
#worldgeochat
SusanCampo
May 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Q5 I like getting students to search twitter. Esp when starting an inquiry. What are people talking about?
#digitalliteracy
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Have you met
@Jessicaraealt
- she'd love to hear more about penpals!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Ragbag01, @Jessicaraealt
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A5 Photography, video, maps, photography, maps, audio, photography, and did I mention maps and pictures?
#worldgeochat
MrCummingsJJH
May 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Interviewing experts! I love this! This is easier to do now that we have social media
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Jim_dEntremont
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A5 I like when Ss can build their own content. Google MyMaps has done a great job with making this easy for Ss
#worldgeochat
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A5 - maps, charts and my favorite non-text resource of all Ted talks
@TED_ED
#worldgeochat
CHitch94
May 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Ss in my online courses last year liked it when put videos into Zaption & then EDpuzzle. Adding context & info so helpful.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @JohnHonish, @EDpuzzle
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Please, network with
https://t.co/1hwqGKYg49
, they have an awesome selection of open source text.
#worldgeochat
They should be on that list
In reply to @jmattmiller
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Its revamped! Differing opinions on this from our
#worldgeochat
moderators
In reply to @GeoSpiegs
JohnHonish
May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A5 plenty of games provide direct instruction too.
https://t.co/p9QtXCrt1o
https://t.co/PbPpoqVLgi
https://t.co/OWn1hAOcWQ
#worldgeochat
MsIppolito
May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A5 gamification ...where in the world?!
#worldgeochat
ms_greencvhs
May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Ok, awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!! :)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsTurner1027, @cheffernan75
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Currently doing "March Madness" of history for bell work. Today's: who had the biggest legacy - Mongols or Conquistadors?
#worldgeochat
SusanCampo
May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Those are fantastic. My students make
@EsriStoryMaps
too.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @schweitzerAPHG, @Esri, @EsriStoryMaps
CHuckeba
May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
More interactive maps here:
https://t.co/ezZiahQ2Zy
#worldgeochat
In reply to @mrscmacc
LFU_MissCox
May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A5: using VR is also great ... looking forward to integrating it into the course - Ss created & apps!
#worldgeochat
mrscmacc
May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Best answer yet. So easy to overlook first-hand accounts and interviews, but they are so powerful for students and learning
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Jim_dEntremont
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Laura, have you met
@SamMandeville
? She's our resident
#mysteryskype
geek! :)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsIppolito, @caranowou, @SamMandeville
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
I try to frame annotation as having a conversation with someone. Conversation requires speaking & listening.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @mrterborg, @ecasey77, @cheffernan75
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Yes to playfanschool! My students are OBSESSED!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @JohnHonish
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Not necessarily different opinions... but still trying to embrace new experiences...
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Fun to check in with historic figures like
@LeVostreGC
and
@KngHnryVIII
, too.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SusanCampo, @SamMandeville, @LeVostreGC, @KngHnryVIII
MrsKannekens
May 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Have you tried
https://t.co/DNYtHdGC0v
? Addicting for a
#geography
/social studies teacher type
#worldgeochat
JeremyDBond
May 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Trying to remember the crux of our convo... some confusion. Apparently they also discussed whether Mao was a "good" Communist!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @classroomtools
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT
I didn't know about this TED talk! Thanks Chris!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @Tylerteacherman
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT
I need to use more podcasts in class! Not just for my own amusement!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @teachpluralism, @Radiolab, @ThisAmerLife, @StoryCorps, @brainpop
EverydayTeach
May 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT
RT
@cheffernan75
A5 My Ss got so much from playing with
@earthoutreach
! Caused them to ask a lot of...
https://t.co/g9m76tjzA2
#worldgeochat
GlobetoGoEd
May 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A5: Listenwise
@listenwiselearn
has wonderful podcasts on a variety of global education topics
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Q6
#worldgeochat
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A5:
@geoguessr
is pretty awesome for forcing Ss to use contextual knowledge and find location
#worldgeochat
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
a5 NPR stories. My kids always laugh in Aug. when I'll play a clip. By May they're waiting for it.
#Listen4Content
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT
There is an amazing one about a kid in C. Africa building little solar panels for his village.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @Tylerteacherman
evsmomgen
May 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Lurking tonight on the
#worldgeochat
. Forgive me!
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Nothing like someone's story - told in their voice - to touch someone's heart and accelerate learning.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @mrscmacc
Jessicaraealt
May 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT
We also did some role playing. As an arts school, my Ss were always interested in picking up a script and putting on a costume
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoSpiegs
WeirMB
May 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A5 loved using Polical Cartoons
@CagleCartoons
has cartoons from all over the world Harpers Judge Puck = treasure trove
#worldgeochat
SusanCampo
May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
It was cool to see Ss call Coke about environmental legacy. They just referred to a site, but it took a lot of nerve to call.
#worldgeochat
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: Go directly to the source, have Ss converse w/those who've experienced what Ss are studying. Listen to their stories.
#worldgeochat
stephensonmused
May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A6: Interview elders concerning a topic relevant to their generation. We interview elders regarding their musical preferences.
#worldgeochat
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
The world at our fingertips
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrCummingsJJH
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
whatever gets them hooked into the content!!!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Jessicaraealt
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Make their brains hurt. It's good for them.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoSpiegs, @Jessicaraealt, @Sugatam
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Introduced a new topic yesterday through a game. Ss said it was so much easier to learn the material. Find that's typical.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @JohnHonish
LFU_MissCox
May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
You could have them create their own using CoSpaces... it's pretty awesome!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @6thgradersrule
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Oooh. Any chance you remember the name? I'd LOVE to use that
@TEDTalks
!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cartokurtis, @Tylerteacherman, @TEDTalks
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Where to being
#worldgeochat
. you can trace its import as a crossroad throughout all of N & S American history
In reply to @ChoicesProgram, @cheffernan75
6thgradersrule
May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
q6 We're having a test review. We'll be playing games and asking questions.
#ditchthebook
CHuckeba
May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Oh that sounds interesting! What are your fav clips!?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @6thgradersrule
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Still trying to figure out how to do "playoffs" Just learning
@FANgeopolitics
this year!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @JohnHonish, @FANgeopolitics
caranowou
May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A6 Analyze primary sources! Hereโs link w/great analysis tools to interpret prim sources thru geo lens
https://t.co/znjOleqvrT
#worldgeochat
Insight4News3
May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Harold's Cross Stadium is being sold to make way for schools
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/VQQeIu6s0q
teachpluralism
May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
they can be dual purpose! we listened to
@Radiolab
History of Football today - was eye opening for Ss.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @Radiolab, @ThisAmerLife, @StoryCorps, @brainpop, @Radiolab
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Good way to teach digital research skills! Mine give up if their first search doesn't magically give answer they want.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Jessicaraealt, @GeoSpiegs, @Sugatam
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
If you like GE, you'll love Google Earth Pro. Desktop. I can use it in math, reading, science, history, and more
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @earthoutreach
MrsKannekens
May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A6: use
@edpuzzle
to create questions within videos; I think you can edit thru YouTube now
#worldgeochat
ChoicesProgram
May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
We just published a free lesson on the current food crises in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, & Yemen
https://t.co/MOS3Gyhler
#worldgeochat
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
That is a powerful experience for them. Remember the time we called Coke...?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SusanCampo
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
I am trying to remember now. Ill let you know.
#worldgeochat
I've been trying to remember and search.
In reply to @cheffernan75, @Tylerteacherman, @TEDTalks
GlobetoGoEd
May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A5: CNN 10 is a great current events source with new episodes daily
https://t.co/jxh3SXNvQ0
#worldgeochat
CHitch94
May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Agree! With pro version of
@listenwiselearn
you get transcripts & access to some additional materials.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GlobetoGoEd, @listenwiselearn, @listenwiselearn
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A6. Create a Google My Map w/annotations.
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT
RT Q6
#worldgeochat
classroomtools
May 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Do you know Henriksson's Non Campus Mentis?
https://t.co/IOWEpZGHR0
#worldgeochat
In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @mrruzicka
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Adding it to my list! Thanks!!!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrsKannekens
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT
This works, I think.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @TheShoe_CMS, @ecasey77, @cheffernan75
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT
This
#worldgeochat
moderator is so far behind he missed Q6....
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT
RT Q6
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Q6
#worldgeochat
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A6 We're in the middle of
#AmazingRacePBL
& creating content to teach our
#3rdgrade
friends about the continents! So fun!
#worldgeochat
SusanCampo
May 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT
*waves from S. Mississauga* I'm a
@GraydonHawks
and you?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsIppolito, @GraydonHawks
MrsKannekens
May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6: and lots of layers!
#worldgeochat
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A6. Create a Google My Map w/annotations.
#worldgeochat
EmilyLepkowski1
May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6: Map maker interactive
@NatGeoEducation
&
@Newsela
PTRs on mapping
#worldgeochat
JohnHonish
May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6 what we ARE doing tomorrow is using CIA world Factbook for ๐จ๐ณ๐บ๐ธstat compare/contrast & discussion of "superpower status"
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6 I'd love to teach just through
@TEDTalks
- start with Danger of a Single Story then put a story together
#worldgeochat
Tylerteacherman
May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6 I will be using ted talk-Danger of a single story to bring up discussions about misconceptions on the Middle east
#worldgeochat
#ltc8800
evsmomgen
May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
I feel ya. ๐ฉ
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoSpiegs
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Yup...
#AmazingRacePBL
is still something I'm wrapping my brain around
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsHolmesTeach
LFU_MissCox
May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6: going to use a TED talk to launch a mini-PBL tomorrow
#worldgeochat
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
KML files are wonderful things. Get to view Pangea up close.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoSpiegs
Newsela
May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6. Our Great Cities articles have a history/geography lens.
https://t.co/LUfkEhmF44
#worldgeochat
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Yes! They get better and get excited when they finally figure out how to pick out key terms to search.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Jessicaraealt, @GeoSpiegs, @Sugatam
TheShoe_CMS
May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
So many layers! They can turn into something really dynamic.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrsKannekens
NewseumED
May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Definitely. Compare the painting to petition signs from the time?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MsIppolito
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A6 But then Id miss out on great stuff from
@NatGeoEducation
@NewseumED
@Newsela
@ChoicesProgram
@GlobetoGoEd
&everything else
#worldgeochat
GlobetoGoEd
May 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A6: Use
https://t.co/0lDMt5pZ9u
for teaching about Africa
#worldgeochat
NatGeoEducation
May 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT
The fantastic collection you did with us about Af/Pak geography is still relevant, too.
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/e0rDTmzdLM
In reply to @ChoicesProgram
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT
I use it over google maps any day. Its a world of information haha
#worldgeochat
. I just want to control the visible road hierarchy.
In reply to @mrterborg, @cheffernan75, @earthoutreach
MrCummingsJJH
May 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A6: QFT about an article and have other students answer them. Gallery walk on images about a topic.
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A6: I'd love to incorporate more
@TEDTalks
in the class!
#worldgeochat
JohnHonish
May 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A6 we will use
@NatGeoEducation
global closet calculator next week for globalization, interdependence, comparative advantage
#worldgeochat
rdroraback8
May 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT
YES! Google Earth has so many amazing interactive activities, probably my fav resource...
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoSpiegs
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Forgiven - hopefully you found something you like!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @evsmomgen
Jim_dEntremont
May 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A6: Video, discussion, & reflection.
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Students are shocked by the Global Closet Calculator!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @JohnHonish, @NatGeoEducation
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:57 PM EDT
End of year, so we've done a lot of scaffolding along the way...but happy to share in our fun!
#AmazingRacePBL
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Ha ha h... Yeah, that would be nice.
#worldgeochat
I usually do too, unless I want to have Ss do something.
In reply to @cartokurtis, @cheffernan75, @earthoutreach
GeoSpiegs
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A6 I posted this pic earlier teach Ss 2 develop a lens through which they can ask Qs about the world, not just read about it
#worldgeochat
stephensonmused
May 2 @ 9:57 PM EDT
I see a lot of college students in here. We need you!
#mentorchat
is, also, including mentees at times in our discussions.
#worldgeochat
mrterborg
May 2 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Oh, Chrome now has it's own Google Earth. It is frighteningly detailed.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cartokurtis, @cheffernan75, @earthoutreach
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Stay connected to
#worldgeochat
all week on Twitter, Facebook, & the WGC Blog!
https://t.co/gO6fpXgWd9
https://t.co/sU2yPBxoAF
MrsKannekens
May 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A6: Also try
https://t.co/8CCyH55JQr
Simpler than CIA factbook, but powerful in its comparisons
#WorldGeoChat
JohnHonish
May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6 what we ARE doing tomorrow is using CIA world Factbook for ๐จ๐ณ๐บ๐ธstat compare/contrast & discussion of "superpower status"
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
As we start to wind down (can you believe it?!) a HUGE round of applause to
@cheffernan75
for taking the lead tonight!
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Another one for our summer to do list Sam!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @MsHolmesTeach
evsmomgen
May 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Always! This chat gives me LIFE!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
ChoicesProgram
May 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Yes! We also did a lesson with
@natgeoeducation
on Westward Expansion
https://t.co/EEiQXJyqu7
#worldgeochat
In reply to @NatGeoEducation, @NatGeoEducation
caranowou
May 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Have to run. Thanks
#worldgeochat
!!
SusanCampo
May 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Yes! There are so many amazing tweeps here.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @evsmomgen, @GeoSpiegs
GlobetoGoEd
May 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
#worldgeochat
Let me know if you would like to see other types of resources on Globe to Go. My hope is to create a comprehensive website.
MsIppolito
May 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Hans Rosling has some great ones. His insight will be greatly missed in he Geo world
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @TEDTalks
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Hey - as things wrap up - tell
#worldgeochat
about
@Newsela
&
@NatGeoEducation
Certifications!!
SamMandeville
May 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Keep 'em coming!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @MsHolmesTeach
CHitch94
May 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Enjoyed lurking in
#worldgeochat
tonight. Lots of great ideas shared.
cartokurtis
May 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT
I'm still rebelling against the notion of using something new w/G. Earth.
#worldgeochat
. I'll need to get over that. HaHa
In reply to @mrterborg, @cheffernan75, @earthoutreach
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Upcoming
#worldgeochat
topics...
https://t.co/iY7UwPV6Za
cheffernan75
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Ever miss a
#worldgeochat
Check the archives!
https://t.co/sX14eT8tpC
MsHolmesTeach
May 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT
CIA World Factbook is a great resource! We use it to compare ancient populations to current information!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @JohnHonish
ecasey77
- Moderator
May 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Oh no! 9 PM already! That was one of the fastest moving
#worldgeochat
EVER! You guys rock! Thanks so much for sharing so many awesome ideas!
ReinkeKristi
May 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A6 tomorrow we are in day 3 of a virtual tour of Asia! I believe it is the Taj Mahal day?
#StudentEngagement
#jhtweets
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LFU_MissCox
May 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT
It's about VR and the HoloLens' capabilities... we're gamifying a class novel about the VR world so it fits
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In reply to @ReinkeKristi
cheffernan75
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May 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT
YES! They have GREAT Africa resources! LEarned about the at the
@TGC_IREX
Symposium!
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In reply to @GlobetoGoEd, @TGC_IREX
