#MasteryChat is a weekly chat with a growing family of educators from around the word focused on teaching better and reaching more students. Topics cover an array of challenges and solutions for teachers of all grade levels and subject areas, admins, and support staff.
#MasteryChat occurs every Thursday at 8:00pm eastern.
The chat was created by team at @thegridmethod, but is hosted by guest moderators each week. Our primary moderators are @techieteachott, @raehugart, and @jeffgargas.
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Phil from Northern Virginia. I teach 7th grade US History II and am the founder of #waledchat which meets right after #masterychat. Always glad to be here!!
Tiffany Ott here from Northeast Ohio! I work with upper elementary students in enrichment groups for math and reading! Excited to be here for my weekly fix of #masterychat
Hello. My name is Susan, and I will be graduating on Saturday. I am still actively searching for a teaching position, and I am from IL. What a great way to get ready for graduation! #masterychat
A1 A global citizen understands and appreciates variations in culture. They also understand their nation's relationship with worlds other than their own. #Masterychat
A1 Gain knowledge of different cultures, new perspectives, aware of differences, someone who wants to know more about the real world and connect with the people in it #masterychat
A1 Global citizens see the world for what it is: a connected and evolving creature. An organism full of living, breathing symbiotic parts. The actions of each part affect the whole. Understanding this connectedness and nurturing it in positive ways is crucial. #MasteryChat
A1: Teaching kids about being a global citizen: this is a free activity for kids to explore the idea of global citizenship! #MasteryChathttps://t.co/OWlcMY2EDc
A1 A global citizen is an empathetic and willing learner who is open minded to new ideas and ways of thinking. A global citizen does not judge #masterychat
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What makes a global citizen???? Ummm I guess wanting to be opened to new ideas and cultures and accepting others for their beliefs and backgrounds????
A1: Global citizens are ones who are accepting of diversity. They have a thirst for lifelong learning and are ones who view language through an asset based approach rather than a deficit based one. #masterychat
A1: Being a global citizen means you are part of the global community. * fight for sustainability * cultural awareness * communicating across cultures * speak another language * take action on injustice around the world. #masterychathttps://t.co/XfKPKlB8mK
#masterychat Q1 I think it means having the understanding that we truly live in a world that is majestic. I always literally think of the "globe". A global citizen understands this bigger picture.
A1 - the ability to see the power of learning, not just our country, but from a global perspective. Reaching out to others to see their vision of education, and how it can positively impact students and teachers. #masterychat
A1. Is a aware of and respects other cultures. Understands differences may arise from cultural traditions. Shows interest in learning more about other cultures. Most importantly, understands we are all part of the same planet. #MasteryChat
A1: Being a global citizen is being aware of the world around them, being able to take on different perspectives, and have the skills to engage in debate and discussion. #masterychat
A1 global citizen is the person who has a role in not just their backyard but the world. We can have our feet in the prairie but affect the jungle. That’s my view . I believe this citizen has to be open minded and a listener and thinker #masterychat
A1: Empathy, compassion, community engagement, and a willingness to leave one's comfort zone all make for good global citizens, that and the ability to speak at least a 2nd language. #masterychat
A1) Global citizens are open to different ideas, thinking & ways; They are willing to look from outside in without making judgments, but attempting to understand. #masterychat
A1. A recognition of different cultures, an understanding that members of different cultures might have diverse perspectives, a willingness to learn more about diversity, and a willingness to share one’s own culture and perspectives. #MasteryChat
A1: A global citizen recognizes there are other cultures out there. While they may be very different, they should be respected and honored. #masterychat
A1: Global citizens have a concept of the world being bigger than the little circle most of us have created. It’s having the capacity and the urge to collaborate and connect with people not like ourselves, and those completely unlike ourselves. #MasteryChat
A global citizen is a someone who looks outward to support and learn from others and not inward about "themselves only" They are willing to learn and then share that learning learner #masterychat
#masterychat A1 Global citizens need to be open-minded and embrace other cultures. They need to respect tradition and seek understanding of different places and people.
A1: awareness of the world around them. A desire to learn about other people, languages, cultures, traditions & be willing to keep an open mind about the new knowledge gained. Global citizens have to be willing to reflect on new perspectives. #MasteryChat#LoveLiteracyLearning
A2 I am fortunate to have spent half of my career in amazing @iborganization schools. International mindedness is infused in every aspect of how we design learning. Love this image about levels of multicultural integration in teaching! It's not about the food! #masterychat
A1 A global citizen is someone who appreciates that they are part of something larger than themselves, and works to add value to the world in some measurable way.
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A1: A global citizen leaves careful footsteps, treading with empathy, and viewing the world as not his to own, but ours to discover and share. #MasteryChat
A2 My classroom (middle school history) has students from over 20 nations and speaking over 17 different languages in which we celebrate and learn from each other. #Masterychat
A2: In college, i had an amazing professor who had us do an identity text where we got to talk about our unique cultures. Mine was Polish. I want to do the same with my future Ss. #masterychat
A1: Empathetic, open-minded citizens that are willing to look at the world through the eyes of others. Always looking for ways to learn about other people, cultures, and customs. Can blend in with any group, but still keep her individuality. #Masterychat
A1 their study looks like this!! 🌏🌍🌎-jk - sort of - global citizens have an appreciation for our world and it’s people - they value and honor diversity and respect and appreciate similarities #MasteryChat
A2 Science class lends itself to learn across the globe, how other cultures integrate w/the natural world Try to use literacy to have my Ss get a feel for the world #masterychat
#masterychat A2 We study different cultures and compare/contrast to the American culture. We stay informed on global issue in the news and invite people from other parts of the the world into our classroom in persona and virtually.
A1 A global citizen is someone who understands we have different cultures and is willing to learn about them. A global citizen is a traveler open to new ideas #masterychat
A2. Well...... we really dont. But my Google Innovator Project covers just this subject. The world has gotten smaller. We need to work with each other. #masterychat
A2 Lots of classes include diff activities to learn about other cultures, in my Spanish classes we do #pbl and it is all about becoming globally connected #masterychat
A1) global citizens understand the responsibility they have to the world and realize that what they do online, in the classroom and in their own town matters #masterychat
A2 We have a very multicultural school community. We celebrate many different cultures as they occur during the year. Features assemblies and presentations etc. #masterychat
A1 People with global characteristics have an understanding of diverse cultures and have a growth mindset. I believe a global citizens do not necessarily have to be well traveled, but may have experienced festivals, adventures, books, and discussions.#masterychat
A2: We try to welcome ALL of our students with school-wide displays, for global awareness and multicultural inclusiveness: https://t.co/VVYmCFuUq0#MasteryChat
A2: We have a great multi-cult club called VOICE. Performs community service, cultural displays, and even a global fashion/dance show...In curriculum...I'm eager to see other answers. #masterychat
A1: Global citizens have a concept of the world being bigger than the little circle most of us have created. It’s having the capacity and the urge to collaborate and connect with people not like ourselves, and those completely unlike ourselves. #MasteryChat
A2 I work in a school with people of many different walks of life. We close on some Jewish Holidays, and are respectful of Ss during fasting and Ramadan by giving them a place other than the cafeteria to gather if they wish #masterychat
I have been looking at some awesome "citizen science" projects where the data is uploaded real time and kids can watch as data comes in!!!!! SO COOL!!!! #masterychat
A1 A global citizen is #aware and able to see perspectives that may be different than their own and flexible enough to find a way to match their own perspectives #masterychat
#masterychat Q2 One of the current District initiatives involves culturally responsive teaching. We have been reading research based articles and planning to try different classroom strategies that relate to this.
A2 - First, the teacher needs to engage by traveling, working with immigrant populations, etc. Then teachers can organically bring their experiences into lesson plans and help students learn authentically by example. #MasteryChat
A2 Culture is taught in our language classes. My ELs come from many countries around the world and share their cultures. We hold an annual International Night to celebrate culture and diversity. #masterychat
A2: Through PBL work, Ss are tasked with connections to the world. In the curriculum, Ss learn about ancient cultures, & Ts immerse them in the objectives & beyond so they can have a better understanding of the culture. BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! #masterychat#LoveLiteracyLearning
A1: Global citizen begins with a deep understanding of our own cultural values. It's imperative to embrace our own to embrace global characteristics #masterychat
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We incorporate world views and other cultures into lessons and curriculum by giving many different view points from others' perspectives. Learning has no boundaries or closed doors exploring all aspects of mankind can open new doors for thoughts .
A2- Our school is composed of students from over 50 different nationalities so culture is always part of the discussion! It is also celebrated through school events such as our schools cultural dress day #masterychat
A2. We have numerous cultures and various departments work things in whenever they can. I have a harder time with science courses but there are a few opportunities. #MasteryChat
We are lucky to have visiting teachers from the @IREXintl TEA program come to our school each year. This year, I got to work with a teacher from Kazakhstan and last year, from Sri Lanka. They learn about our educ system and tell us and the students about theirs #masterychat
A2: Students are encouraged to lead projects to connect with and/or help out people in need. Our language teachers do a great job incorporating cultures into events they plan with their classes. #Masterychat
A1 Global citizens recognize there are no limits to the connections that can be made and the experiences that can be had from their own back yard to other back yards miles and miles away! #MasteryChat
A2 as a Spanish teacher it happens daily in class. As a school we hold an International Festival where disciplines come together to showcase music, dance, arts, cuisine, etc #MasteryChat
A lot of kids have never traveled more than a state or two away. It’s important that they learn that there’s a big, different world out there. #MasteryChat
A2 - our school and district prides itself on incredible partnerships. Each year we strive to connect with new businesses and leaders in education.
Our class shares content via Flipgrid and other educational apps. The goal is to bring broader appeal to learning. #masterychat
A2: Aside from incorporate global lessons throughout the year, we also have a fabulous international night with touch tables from around the world and performances: #MasteryChathttps://t.co/S8NjAMTs2l
A2: we have taken on many humanitarian projects that were student driven to help with tsunami and hurricane relief. In my classroom, I invite families into my classroom to teach us about their culture. #MasteryChat
A2 We have students from about 10 countries in my school, and we try to learn more about them. For instance, for the next unit, our focus is on Africa and its culture, traditions, music etc #masterychat
During our Road Trip #TeachFurther Unit, ss travel to countries around the world and explore Integers. During this time, ss share out their cultures & learn about new places. This is only an 6 week unit. I need to do better to keep this conversation up all year. #masterychat
A2: embracing cultures is a huge thing I want to incorporate more next yr. I would love to have a food day that celebrates the diversity of our students. Nothing brings people together like good food.
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We live 9 miles from Canada and 30 miles from a Chippewa reservation so we get cultures and celebrate them with foods and customs, for the larger world we try to send students through agencies on trips abroad. We also bring in folks #masterychat
SO important! I take our AP Lit class 4 hours north to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and that's the first time many of them have been out of California #masterychat
#MasteryChat A2 We have done that through cultural conversations. Recently, we did a discussion with a class in Argentina 🇦🇷 over the issue of gender inequality. It was interesting for the students to see similarities between our nations (wage, treatment).
A2 I try to have students teach and share their cultures. My other 5th grade colleague has done an amazing job bringing people into the classroom from different backgrounds from our local college #MasteryChat
A2: There are many Fortune 500 companies moving into our area bring people from all over the world. I think I teach students from 23 different countries. Our school #beworldclass has been powerful. #masterychat
A2: Our school has started a Courageous Conversations about race group. Teachers read and discuss the impact of race in our schools and how to make our school more aware and responsive to students of many different backgrounds. #Masterychat
A2: Our Social Studies Department does something with each grade. 6th Grade has a “world tour” where the students pick a culture and present information about that to the rest of the school. #masterychat
#masterychat Q2 One of my best PD opportunities was something called SIOP training. It is a sheltered instruction based training that gave awesome strategies for reaching our diverse learners. For example, wearing a lanyard with a vocabulary word! Simple yet impactful.
A2b - We have a cultural bag of Life day. Students bring in items that have shaped them, and also cuisine that is from their particular culture. Call it greet and eat👍 #masterychat
A2: We have Ss from many different cultures in our school but we are a smaller rural county so implementation of programs can move at a slower pace. However we have an awesome faculty and staff who embrace the differences! #MasteryChat 🙏🏻
But books are the gateway because kids can relate to characters who might not be from the same culture, but have the same emotions and dreams as they do :) #masterychat
A2 2 of my students have experienced other cultures and all are very interested in mine because I am Greek, so we have had many discussions and I share my experiences of other countries to help them want to see outside of their neighborhoods #MasteryChat
#masterychat A2 Also spoke with a class in Monterrey Mexico 🇲🇽. Discussed current issues affecting both countries. They were very interested in the new administration. Our students learned to agree to disagree. Great experience to share our thoughts.
A2: I started a Geography Stars program at our school, that gets kids to learn about 2 different countries each week, leading up to our International Night. It is so fun! https://t.co/MWFpmkNkV8#MasteryChat
A large number of our kids never leave the city to visit the mountains until 6th grade for the week of outdoor lab. We have to support in any way to help them learn about their world. #MasteryChat
A2. Always a challenge to select books that accurately portray world cultures. For instance, graphic below is not acceptable in any school setting as it would be a considered an insult to Native Americans. Sad that items like these are displayed in classrooms. #masterychat
A2 We use VR/AR experiences to bring other cultures and countries into our classrooms invite speakers via hangouts&class visits to share cultural experiences our foreign language department has food fests & studies cultural traditions & Ss research their own ancestry #MasteryChat
I love our House system (Advisory)! 5 Houses all originating in different countries with their own identities, cultures, and languages! Meet Amistad. #masterychat
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Something else Iove to do is to take kids around the world using google earth. It scaffolds their learning and understanding of content especially is SS.
Very important point! Reach out to colleagues in your #pln from those countries to make sure the books are respectful depictions of the culture and people! #MasteryChat
A2. Always a challenge to select books that accurately portray world cultures. For instance, graphic below is not acceptable in any school setting as it would be a considered an insult to Native Americans. Sad that items like these are displayed in classrooms. #masterychat
A1 global citizens see themselves as a part of the big picture. They are aware, respectful and sensitive to the cultural differences of others. They strive for a better world for everyone #MasteryChat
A3: Part of my A2, but I've heard so much about Mystery Skype/Google Hangout, the new Flipgrid pals, but I'm trying to talk others into it as a coach. #masterychat
A3. No. But it will happen REAL soon! It needs to happen. Every classroom goes through the same struggles and successes. Lets do it together. #masterychat
A3 I am primarily an enrichment T so I only get to see Ss for 1 hour a week- makes it tough to set up a Skype call or other digital collaboration. The school I am in, however, has regular Skype calls w/ our sister school in the Canary Islands! #masterychat
A3. Anyone who shares that they have connected with a classroom in some other corner of the world absolutely ROCKS! They certainly "dwell in possibilities!" #masterychat
#masterychat Q3 Honestly, not yet. Virtual field trips and web quests are as far as I have gone. I can definitely see the value though. Plus if we have the technology to connect us globally, we may as well use it for good!
A1 global citizens see themselves as a part of the big picture. They are aware, respectful and sensitive to the cultural differences of others. They strive for a better world for everyone #MasteryChat
A3: I connect virtually on Twitter all the time with other amazing teachers, but my peer and I were just talking about wanting to connect our classrooms using skype in the future and potentially using @thegridmethod. I want to lead by example. #masterychat
A2) Literature helps to create exposure. We also have an International Family in which wecelebrate and honor all the cultures at our school. #masterychat
A3: what a wonderful opportunity to partner up with schools around the world and have Ss learn from each other. I can only imagine the questions and discussions that could occur #masterychat#LoveLiteracyLearning
Google Earth is such an awesome tool for things like this. Really cool. Let them see how big this world really is. Do you then explore the areas you look at online? #masterychat
A2) We are a Newcomer class so we are all about honoring culture & multiple perspectives.
We use @noasbobs approach to projects. So students build them outside the blocks of time that we are together. There is high interest & high engagement. #masterychat#studentvoice
A3. @Flipgrid videos, some Ss have posted YouTube videos as projects, my astronomy Ss have to publish a blog that is seen worldwide (stops them from plagiarizing). #edtech#MasteryChat
I just did Flipgrid for the first time and it was the coolest thing ever! I love that we don't have to figure out time zones- opens up more possibilities!!! #masterychat
A3 yes, last summer used @edmodo to connect with other Ts in Spanish speaking countries, we had Ss discuss thru Edmodo, then @padlet and @Flipgrid going for Skype before end of year #masterychat
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#MasteryChat A3 Our students have visited Russia, Canada, Israel, Sweden, Denmark, France, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Spain this year. Used geography skills and questions to find countries, then engage in cultural talk. Gave our Ss a first hand perspective.
A3 we haven’t used that but we have Skyped in authors at the end of our school wide book read and it was awesome. We brought in #willweaver#MasteryChat
A3 Not yet, but I hope to do that very soon. It would be awesome to connect with students and teachers from other schools around the world #masterychat
A3 - I personally have not, but my colleague has done this. We are thinking of creating a vision for heathy lifestyles that can be shared with other students and teachers. #masterychat
A1: We work from a core of empathy to build global citizens,. Good global citizens can see the world from the perspective of others, can consider why and how a person or culture might do something differently, and be able to respect those differences. #masterychat
A3 yes! We connected students with people around the globe via @Skype and @googlehangouts_ to study various types of music around the globe as part of our #STEAM grant/art installation project last year. #MasteryChat
A3: @MsSalvac class in TX and our class in NC connected tremendously using @GetKahoot games!!! Students created amazing connections even though we're miles away
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A3 - I am headed in this direction, but I just have not found time in my curriculum yet. I want to add #Gridpals over the next year and maybe a mystery Skype, but mostly I want to work with my teacher friends over the world, so that I can talk to them more. #MasteryChat
Oh, my goodness, have I! I've connected with a brilliant group of #aplangchat and #aplitchat teachers who taught me how to get students blogging and connect them with other blogging students to provide an authentic audience #powerful#masterychat
A3: We have done @SkypeClassroom with classes in Canada and Mexico. It was AWESOME! The kids from Canada showed us snow and how they dress for recess (and many of our kids hadn't seen snow before!) #MasteryChathttps://t.co/phs5dCe4E2
Hello @kidworldcitizen#masterychat#globaledchat! @EmpaticoOrg platform contains lovely project prompts for connecting elementary classrooms worldwide. During my recent school visits, PD, Ts get really excited - it's easy, meaningful, and you can start right away!
Oh yea, I am a BIG fan of the #flipgrid / @Flipgrid hoping to connect my classes with other university classes in the future to help foster a global learning community for my students. #masterychat
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#MasteryChat A3 Believe strongly in taking our students beyond the classroom walls. I know many of our Ss will never get the opportunity to travel. This is their opportunity!
A3 I had my students Skype with a classroom from England (after hours) to compare the way in which the American Revolution is taught in each country. #Masterychat
A3) I haven’t yet done Skype or Flipgrid but I want to. I have had my classroom Twitter ask another class about culture during the olympics when our class was representing team Canada #masterychat
I used to take my Western Civ classes on a tour of the Palace of Versailles..On Google Maps you can drop the peg man right into the palace itself. Kids loved it! #masterychat
I totally understand. As lead learners we can help others understand why it isn't appropriate by heightening their awareness. Sometimes we have to be the voice that shakes but speaks up. #masterychat
I've found that @flipgrid allows my special ed students to share among themselves, and show their own voice! I was finally able to hear their thoughts on math and hear their thinking. It was amazing! #masterychat
A3: I have not but like
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Love connecting with other cultures to see the differences but similarities young people share.
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Skype with another class is really easy and fun! You can prepare a topic beforehand- we did "recess" and had the kids make up questions to ask their partner class in Canada (how long, what they play, what equipment they can check out) #MasteryChat
I need to investigate more into @Flipgrid to connect our students. I know it is pretty easy, just needing some more time. Another thing to add to my summer list! #MasteryChat
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A3: I like to use #edtech to connect with our teachers for sure. Twitter chats are my favorite :) These are some great ones for world language teachers: #Masterychat
A2, pt 2: We've also build an entire debate / discussion class into our curriculum to explore global citizenship. We used #oxfam's Global Citizenship curriculum at the core of these classes, for teachers to extend from. #masterychathttps://t.co/jk0hOXdyPH
Today I met a wonderful group of students who are experiencing what I experienced as a language learner.
We CAN inspire each other miles and miles away!! #masterychathttps://t.co/xqPPbSkMEL
@emilyfranESL thank you for taking the time to speak to our ELL community @FiskeSchool. “...culture, language...everything you are doing, embrace it all”
A1-3: Totally forgot about https://t.co/QZFUF4fbV8 ...Access to loads of cultural pieces and "virtually" walk around the greatest museums in the world. #masterychat
#A3 I am setting up a video walking tour right now between ESL students in Mexico and Spanish students in New Jersey. We are excited to practice language, but also show each other our schools/towns. #Masterychat
A1-3: Totally forgot about https://t.co/QZFUF4fbV8 ...Access to loads of cultural pieces and "virtually" walk around the greatest museums in the world. #masterychat
#MasteryChat A3 We have also welcomed many historical figures into our classes to engage our students in the study of history. Here are a few who have spoke with our students.
A3) After Hurricane Harvey we missed weeks of school. We returned to our classrooms more than a bit shaken. @DoDeBoer1 & @rolat's classes both sent us letters of hope via a padlet. One class was in another city. The other class was in a different country. Amazing. #Masterychat
A3. Reads to me like many would like to add this to their "to-do list" for next year. Might be a great chat topic for late August/September to help guide with the "to do" steps? #masterychat
#masterychat Q2 I always love inviting parents in as guests to celebrate and teach their culture. For example, for Diwali and Chinese New Year when I taught first grade, parents came in and did wonderful interactive lessons. So much better than watching a video!!
My summer list keeps on getting longer and longer. Plus I am teaching summer school, but the hope is I can try some of what I need to learn with my littles this summer too. #MasteryChat
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I totally understand. As lead learners we can help others understand why it isn't appropriate by heightening their awareness. Sometimes we have to be the voice that shakes but speaks up. #masterychat
A3: I have used @Skypeto connect with classes in Florida, Missouri, and our friend in South Texas. I have used @Flipgrid for connections too. #MasteryChat
#masterychat Q2 I always love inviting parents in as guests to celebrate and teach their culture. For example, for Diwali and Chinese New Year when I taught first grade, parents came in and did wonderful interactive lessons. So much better than watching a video!!
A3) I did once. The school contacted my school and we collaborated through emails and a Google Site wjere students could share pictures and stories. #masterychat
#masterychat Q2 I always love inviting parents in as guests to celebrate and teach their culture. For example, for Diwali and Chinese New Year when I taught first grade, parents came in and did wonderful interactive lessons. So much better than watching a video!!
A4 - The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind was one of the best books I ever brought to my school and has a great global perspective that students can clear understand and overlay onto their lives. #MasteryChat
A4 Books don't often find their way into my sci curriculum, but using articles, especially from @Newsela that feature other cultures is a goal #masterychat
A4 One of my activities for elementary school reading is to look at fairy tales from a variety of cultures. Mufaro's Beautiful Daughter is a great companion for Cinderella and I love Lon Po Po to pair with Little Red Riding Hood! #masterychat
A4. Please .... please take note of the comment below by @mexusmx Reach out to those from those countries before purchasing. I made a mistake once of purchasing books before asking - you can learn from my mistake :-) #masterychat
Very important point! Reach out to colleagues in your #pln from those countries to make sure the books are respectful depictions of the culture and people! #MasteryChat
A2. Always a challenge to select books that accurately portray world cultures. For instance, graphic below is not acceptable in any school setting as it would be a considered an insult to Native Americans. Sad that items like these are displayed in classrooms. #masterychat
A3 I have use @SkypeClassroom to connect with classes in Puerto Rico, Canada, India, Portugal, and other countries. Have also connected with experts in Costa Rica and Australia. @flipgrid Global Connections and #GridPals are great ways to connect as well. #masterychat
A4: I agree with Brian! We learn about different ecosystems and environments. @newsela and @readworks incorporate a lot of nice articles for that. #masterychat
A4 Books don't often find their way into my sci curriculum, but using articles, especially from @Newsela that feature other cultures is a goal #masterychat
A4: A former teacher gave me "Educating Esme", and I read "Of Borders and Dreams" for an independent study. Amazing book by the way. I am interested in reading the responses for this question. #masterychat
I have used it some, enough to get my feet wet and hook my littles. We already do love it. I just need to be more intentional and work to get our classroom teachers into it as well. #MasteryChat
A4 we totally loved A Long Walk to Water @LindaSuePark - it was perfect -PERFECT for my class and kids! Also, Lion about a boy ... is a great! I have a bunch of picture books - #masterychat
I love comparing lit across cultures!!! Google gingerbread man around the world, CInderella around the world, Multicultural Red Riding Hood, Trickster tales around the world #masterychat
It has been a lot of coaching and encouraging. Asking them what do they care about and being flexible enough to engage them with a topic that meets that need. It takes one-on-one work that can happen during 20% time. #masterychat
A4 Long Walk To Water is my current favorite. Ironically, we discussed it today. A lot of my students thought the passage I read was historical because "everyone" has water. They were shocked as I told them about this book that they now want to read. #MasteryChat
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Omg Patricia Pollaco books all of the way. Pink and Say is the best story ever for mankind differences and for themed literature based on humanity. She is an amazing author. She intentionally uses literature to teach cultural differences.
A4: I actually teach a fairy tale/genre unit through @BenchmarkEdu. I integrate variations of Cinderella with Rough-face Girl, Yen-Shen, Cendrillon, etc. #masterychat
Hey! We are a mastery based learning system that is used in many classrooms! @TechieTeachOtt and @RaeHughart use it currently! We have a free online course that can guide you through an overview! #MasteryChat
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@GrowingFrench, @TechieTeachOtt, @RaeHughart
I'm honored to do it! Look what was just sent to me by @sarahdavisESL.
Teachers can use tech to connect & learn just like the Ss. The authenticity lifts us all to a new level! #MasteryChat#BoostingAchievement
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@emilyfranESL, @googlehangouts_, @sarahdavisESL, @sarahdavisESL
A4: I agree with Brian! We learn about different ecosystems and environments. @newsela and @readworks incorporate a lot of nice articles for that. #masterychat
A4 Books don't often find their way into my sci curriculum, but using articles, especially from @Newsela that feature other cultures is a goal #masterychat
A4 Every year I do a lesson with kindergartenusing the book I Love My Hair and one student said I’ve never seen a book with a girl that looks like me and has hair like me! ❤️❤️❤️ #champforkids#masterychat
A4 I love Peter’s Chair, The Rough-Faced Girl, Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, Lon Po Po, Amazing Grace. There are so many, and Scholastic has been pulling together packs to help Ts add books with characters that are more representative of our classes. #masterychat
A4: Anyone who teaches MS science, STEM, engineering, etc... must share this one with their students! It is so empowering! They Who Harnessed the Wind, Young Reader's Edition https://t.co/JBRXlYI3L4#MasteryChat
A4 Our 7th Grade ELA classes just read I Am Malala and also used the #audiobook version for a literature circle activity Excellent lesson! #MasteryChat
A3) Yes!! We DID! that's how we met.
Who would have thought that making a game about ourselves and our culture would lead to so many amazing outcomes! 🙌👏👏❤️ #Masterychat
A3: @MsSalvac class in TX and our class in NC connected tremendously using @GetKahoot games!!! Students created amazing connections even though we're miles away
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My son is actually working at @iterorg with scientists from around the world! I don’t know how much they do with schools but I can find out if anyone is interested. #MasteryChat
It really is a one of a kind experience when the kids can say they spoke to a practicing scientist about what they research. They learn so much. Very valuable.
Gosh dont even know where to begin. Its a Framework that I put my curriculum into to make Personalized, Self-Paced Learning manageable and consistent. The transformation in Student Ownership & TIME to actually connect to students is mindblowing. Need I say more? #masterychat
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A5 Even though the Ss I work with are young (upper elementary), I find that they are craving an understanding of the world. They WANT to talk about what they hear their Ps talking about. I give them the time to speak up & discuss openly in a safe environment. #masterychat
A4 Watson’s go to Birmingham, Farewell to Manzanaar, Code Talkers, there are so many books that expose kids to other cultures as well as historical accounts of how they have been mistreated #masterychat
A2: We encourage students to read culturally diverse books by having them in our school library and classrooms library. We have an International Festival every year to introduce our students and community to different cultures. #masterychat
Exactly. This is one of the keys. Is the culture represented in a way that honors the indigenous traditions in a respectful, intelligent way. That’s probably a keeper! #masterychat
A5: When we discuss events in history, I point to their modern connections. North Korea actually announced the end of their nuclear missile program and plans for peace the day after I taught the Korean War. Pretty cool connection! #masterychat
A5: I've started showing a 90 second news of the day clip at the beginning of #aplang class and talking with students about what is noteworthy (for them) in the news. #masterychat
A5: Discussing current events is really important- from reputable sources and age-appropriate. I love @newsela- they have Spanish AND English stories! https://t.co/lTXY040Dsb#MasteryChat
A5. I teach teenagers. Global issues arise all the time because they have questions. It tough to stay neutral sometimes but I like to play devil’s advocate with them no matter what side they take. I usually read about the same issue from many (often slanted) sources. #MasteryChat
A5: I try to include news stories for listening practice too for my language students. Have you ever seen how @TED-ed has lesson plans and discussion questions with their videos? AWESOME for #ELL#langchathttps://t.co/QtJ4wzWQC5#masterychat
A5 - I try to give the facts and let students make their own decisions. Of course I dispel myths or misinformation when I hear it, but I want my students to feel like their voice is important when we discuss global issues. #MasteryChat
A5 I discuss global and local current events in our class to build background knowledge and to make connections. I try to incorporate my students' culture and interests throughout my lessons. #masterychat
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A4) You need to know your students before you can share a book like this. But it's nice to know that more books are being written to honor the struggle many of my students have faced. @emilyfranESL, mirrors, right?
A5: We talk about their current environmental events. Like volcanoes, earthquakes, natural disasters, and how humans impact the habitats of animals. #masterychat
A5: We watch CNN news and discuss the events. I am always trying to get better in regards to this area because it is crucial for our Ss to know what is going on around them. #masterychat
A5: Depending on the GL and/or maturity level, I try and find a literary connection so we can address the local/global event and also discuss how the author addressed the concept in the text #MasteryChat#LoveLiteracyLearning
A5 here is a great blog 50 ways to teach current events https://t.co/QyZGKPhj6N our school has the local paper delivered to ElA classrooms once a week, @Scholastic Scope magazine has great resources as well #MasteryChat
A5: For the past 9 years, I have worked with Ss on the @Future_City competition. It is an engineering competition that asks Ss to solve specific urban problems. Ss research areas of the word that are affected, then design a futuristic city around their solution. #Masterychat
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In third grade I discuss world events if Ss bring it to light. If Ss ask me about a sensitive subject I am okay with it if they bring it up. I teach facts only and do not let my opinions slip into conversation . I present facts and let them lead discussions
That is awesome timing! I taught about nuclear issues this year and I tell the students about this past summer when I was in Hiroshima for the Peace Ceremony and N. Korea shot missiles into the Sea of Japan. Such a surreal experience. #masterychat
A5 - We have used @SkypeBusiness to connect with classrooms where these events are local and discussed with those living it! Authentic global connections/learning. #Masterychat
A5 - We do weekly What You Want to Learn Wednesdays. The topics covered are all over the place, but I stress the importance of expanding the horizons outside of our community. This has been really helpful with topics like diseases, nutrition and drug use. #MasteryChat
A5 We discuss daily events in class. I have found out it helps to break the ice. After discussing world events for a little while, the class just flows on from then. #masterychat
A5: Honestly this has been hard lately...which makes it even more important to create space for students to talk to each other in a respectful way and process what’s happening across our interconnected globe. #masterychat
Thanks for the great convo #masterychat. Bowing out early to get ready to lead my first chat. Would love for you to join #waledchat in 15 minutes to talk growth mindset.
#masterychat Q5 I always love having subscriptions to TIME readers. They allow kids a different type of reading while they are exposed to more current news and/or culturally diverse topics. Easy to fit into the busy day also.
A5 as an admin I don’t have a class but my SS department starts their class with current events and this day in history. It’s a bell ringer activity. It’s amazing how many historical events are tied to current news #masterychat
#MasteryChat A5 We were fortunate to have both our Indiana US Senators, Todd Young and Joe Donnelly, speak with our students. Students ask questions of their Senators and they answered. Important to teach our students the importance of civic engagement.
A5 here is a great blog 50 ways to teach current events https://t.co/QyZGKPhj6N our school has the local paper delivered to ElA classrooms once a week, @Scholastic Scope magazine has great resources as well #MasteryChat
A5 Newswla is a great resource they actually write issues articles that allow kids to consider multiple perspectives on a topic! I use Paul’s reasoning model to help kids learn to reason and look at situations from all points of view! #champforkids#masterychat
A5: I LOVE using @Newsela with 3-5 students! We are always finding compelling articles about what's happening in the world right now!
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The articles are in levels!!!!
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A5: As often as possible...connect to content, debate, media literacy, cross-curricular. I think reading a newspaper, on a regular basis, is an invaluable activity for both kids & adults. #MasteryChat
A5 I try to discuss stories and how they relate to them, I try to use our lack of knowledge as adults to help them understand why they need to learn certain things. (Hope that makes sense) I also use Newsela. #MasteryChat
We must tread lightly and get to know our students before we share books like these. But @EmilyFranESL will agree, it is important for students to have books that are mirrors. I'm glad my books like this are getting Published. Thx Mary & Jeffery. #MasteryChat
A5 I try to present both sides and stick to facts. It is hard to make sure that I don’t add my own bias. My experiences and my Ss are different and I need to show them how to be respectful of other views. #masterychat
A6: Our school has organized food drives. I remember making blankets in early act club @CenturyWildcats. It taught me to appreciate what I have. #masterychat
A5: When I taught H.S. reading I used NY Times and Wall St Journal articles. We also use @Newsela and @Achieve3000 for informational text and current events. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻#masterychat
A5- If you open up class time to discuss global and local issues (you should), you need to be prepared to admit to your students that you haven't heard of some things, people and places. 1/ #MasteryChat
I've always found my students bring in topics/events that could be considered really obscure. Obscurity doesn't matter to me provided that it has piqued student interest! So, even as a news junkie, I'm constantly learning what's in the news from my students. 2/2 #MasteryChat
A6: I love projects like @kidknits- they buy yarn from partners in Rwanda and Chile and “uses knitting to teach that you're never to young to affect a life on the other side of the world” #masterychat
A6: My 8th graders did a year long kindness campaign. I never had so many parents comment on how much happier and positive their kids were. #masterychat
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Yes, I have done several projects. We have collected pennies to save rainforests and studied the effects humans have on them and why they are so important for Earth. Most of the Rainforest is undiscovered and is a natural resource for many medical needs etc.
Just started, there are different activities to start with, Ss share their passions, and we follow a lesson booklet, so far just getting to know everyone :)#masterychat
Yup! We’re in the adaptations unit right now and are talking about how some animals have to use their adaptations to survive a catastrophic event like this and others are at a loss. #masterychat
A6: An area I need to grow! I read about this in Teach Like a Pirate by @burgessdave. He calls these lessons "Life Changing Lessons"!!! #Tlap#MasteryChat
A5) Usually convos of current events flow thru lessons. We bring up issues that connect to the past. Act as #anthropologists to become change makers. #masterychat
It is hard not to voice my opinion sometimes- I have to concentrate so hard to just present the facts on each side and let the students come to their own decisions! #MasteryChat
A6 This is our second year raising oysters. After measuring and studying to see how they work, they then get to transplant them into the waterway near our school. Gives them a new respect for keeping our beaches and water clean. #MasteryChat
A6: I have taught @EiE_org units on sound and light in a previous state. Loved that there were student books that represented a cultural aspect. I’d like to get back to these Engineering/STEM and ELA lessons. #masterychat
A6: I've had Ss create math games to share with/play/give to younger Ss in neighboring districts. They learned so much about empathy and patience towards others who do not share their level of understanding. #Masterychat
A6 I haven’t done a service project with my Ss, but my Church has adopted our school and provides homework bags for all 800 Ss, handmade hats, and food baskets at the holidays. I would like to get my Ss involved in one of the local community cleanups. #masterychat
A6 - Huge fan of Pay it Forward. We do a weekly Google doc on Paying it Forward. Had thousand of entries and many that went above the typical ideas we think of. #MasteryChat
A6: My students also raised money for @water – they make it really easy to keep track of the donations, and help to promote it. It’s a great connection to World Water Day https://t.co/yJJxiEFUBZ#masterychat
A6: We are a Title 1 school and our student government just completed a food drive. Our student body of 263 students brought in over 700 pounds of food for the local food bank. Talk about helping out a community in need from one that is also in need. #MasteryChat
A6: Sandyhook Promise: start with hello. It's a program to help students develop relationships with their peers and be inclusive. Our students were selected as ambassadors to share the message w/ younger students & shared the program at a county summit.
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A6 our HS does Senior Day of Caring under the direction of an amazing teacher Our MS student forum has an annual food drive, and our NJHS collects items like socks and scarves during the holidays for veterans and seniors #MasteryChat
A6 This is our second year raising oysters. After measuring and studying to see how they work, they then get to transplant them into the waterway near our school. Gives them a new respect for keeping our beaches and water clean. #MasteryChat
Right! My ideas tend to come from listening to @TEDRadioHour on Sat afternoon and then I search for other TED talks about similar topics in time for something to talk about on Monday AM! #MasteryChat
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A6 my 5th gr Ss last yr read a @Newsela article about a man who went to jail and became literate and ended up defending himself and getting out and starting a book exchange in his neighborhood to keep kids out of jail They became obsessed and we researched #masterychat
A6: Working with a group of 4th graders to hold a recycling contest & an AR (@hpreveal) eco-friendly scavenger hunt through their school. Kids are fearless! Here's the logo they created on @canva#masterychat
A5: I address current events through literature. I just finished reading The Hate U Give with my Ss. We were able to have rich conversations because my students could relate to the characters and the events in the novel. #masterychat
I had so much fun chatting with everyone tonight! If this is your first time hearing about #globaled, I hope that you’ve gotten some great ideas to start incorporating global and multicultural learning in your classes! #masterychat
A6: In 2011, when Japan was hit by a Tsunami, our SCA Ss wanted to make and sell origami cranes and sell them for a fundraiser. Our school even made it on the news- all money was donated for Tsunami relief aid. #masterychat#LoveLiteracyLearning
A6 Our Student Council also has a weekly service project call "Fresh Friday." The student council officers and representatives pick up trash on the field and sweep out each pod area right after school on Friday. They love giving back to our school. #masterychat
A5: To discuss current events but steer away from politics, use #TEACHSDGs#SDGs as a fantastic framework for engaging in the world's biggest challenges. #masterychat#globaledchat
#masterychat Q6 A service project is a great idea for a new initiative my District is trying out for next year for 4th and 5th graders called Student College. Sounds like a great idea to have a service project be a theme! Great ideas PLN!
The impacts of access to literacy can have on a community, we the. Read articles about ideas people have done to increase books in neighborhoods and they built from the ground up a @LtlFreeLibrary in our community
Thanks @kidwoldcitizen for doing AMAZING job tonight! I always love #masterychat and look forward to it every week. Can’t wait to see some of you during @connecting4cs conference in June!!
A6 at my last two schools we filled sandbags during the floods. Here we require community service but junior high volunteers for clean up of Annie’s House which is an adaptive ski program for handicapped and veterans. They love it #MasteryChat
I really like the idea of connecting with Ss from around the world to help learn about a culture while you are studying it! #masterychat#LoveLiteracyLearning
A6 We visited a nursing home this fall. We didn't do much besides have pie and talk w/ these wonderful ladies and gentlemen, but it meant so much to everyone involved #MasteryChat
Thank you so much for joining us!!! I look forward to collaborating soon!!!! #masterychat Make sure to follow your fellow teachers here to add to your PLN!
My big takeaway is: Each time I participate in a chat #masterychat which includes friends from many different countries and cultures I learn more about the world and myself! #BetterTogether Thank you!!
