#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 January 24, 2017
9:00 PM EST
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:00 PM EST
Hi everyone! INTRO YOURSELF TO START: Name? Where from? What global learning habit do you wish students developed faster?
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MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:00 PM EST
Can't wait for
#worldgeochat
in a couple minutes!
@playfanschool
is hosting!
In reply to @playfanschool
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:00 PM EST
8:00 on a Tuesday night, ready for some
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GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:00 PM EST
Jason -> Bmore. Dropping game tunes & talking about my game. First up - Game Theory - The Roots
https://t.co/DRuXDMuNTy
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ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:00 PM EST
So excited to have
@playfanschool
moderating tonight's chat
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In reply to @playfanschool
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:01 PM EST
Yay!!!! So excited to have
@playfanschool
hosting tonight's
#worldgeochat
! Get PUMPED!
In reply to @playfanschool
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:01 PM EST
Ed, 7th grade world geography teacher in the suburbs of Chicago. Would love to get all Ss excited about current events!
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FANgeopolitics
Jan 24 @ 9:02 PM EST
Happening now:
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Game on!
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:02 PM EST
Courtney, Eastland, TX Compassion and empathy for all things that are different than them.
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ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:02 PM EST
Hi
@GetSoundsAround
So glad you made it tonight! And as always you bring the tunes!
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In reply to @GetSoundsAround
Ms_Mielke
Jan 24 @ 9:02 PM EST
Hello,
#worldgeochat
#sdedchat
and
#6thchat
Ladonna from Mobridge, SD - MS Social Studies Teacher!
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:02 PM EST
Hi all! I'm Sam from Massachusetts! Would love Ss to develop more empathy skills and interest in current events.
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CoachHenkel
Jan 24 @ 9:02 PM EST
Kelly from Plainfield East HS. I wish more students developed cultural empathy faster!
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storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:02 PM EST
Hello,
#worldgeochat
! Jessica from IL! Hoping Ss view the world with a mindset of finding commonalities!
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:03 PM EST
Eric from Minneapolis. I wish students interacted with world news more on a daily basis, especially outside the classroom.
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SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:03 PM EST
Hi there!!! Welcome to
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrsC_Will
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:03 PM EST
Hi
@MrsC_Will
and
@SamMandeville
Hope the week is going well! Sam did you get snow today?
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In reply to @MrsC_Will, @SamMandeville
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:03 PM EST
YAY!!! It's good to see you, Ladonna! Welcome to
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In reply to @Ms_Mielke
DanSteffes
Jan 24 @ 9:03 PM EST
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ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:03 PM EST
Hi
@storiestoldinsf
&
@CoachHenkel
Illinois well represented tonight!
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In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @CoachHenkel
WeirMB
Jan 24 @ 9:04 PM EST
Hate to miss
#worldgeochat
tonight working on workshop for tomorrow / Thursday - will definitely check archives & follow along a bit!
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:04 PM EST
Nope... lamest nor'easter ever.... Just loads of rain and wind
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In reply to @ecasey77
Ms_Mielke
Jan 24 @ 9:04 PM EST
#worldgeochat
I want students to CARE / Interact with what is going on in news around them, and then understand the implications!
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:04 PM EST
Hi
@Ms_Mielke
Glad you could make it tonight!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Ms_Mielke
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:04 PM EST
Welcome back to
#worldgeochat
@storiestoldinsf
and
@CoachHenkel
!!
In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @CoachHenkel
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:04 PM EST
Great to see you here Jessica! Not many better words than "mindset"
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In reply to @storiestoldinsf
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:04 PM EST
good to be back.
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In reply to @ecasey77
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:05 PM EST
That is quite the endorsement of
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In reply to @DanSteffes
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:05 PM EST
Welcome Dan! Glad you could join us tonight!
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In reply to @DanSteffes
LuvTching
Jan 24 @ 9:05 PM EST
Frances 6th grade world cultures north Texas
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playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:05 PM EST
Has anyone created an "empathy game" yet?! Mentioned here in reference to habits 3 times already
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cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:05 PM EST
Chris from IL - 7th grade Geography - Currently in last place in
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GeoPolitics!
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST
Welcome back to
#worldgeochat
,
@LuvTching
. Good to see you!
In reply to @LuvTching
storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST
Glad to make it back to the chat this week!
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In reply to @SamMandeville, @CoachHenkel
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST
Any suggestions??
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In reply to @playfanschool
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST
Hi
@LuvTching
How is it down in Texas?
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In reply to @LuvTching
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST
Love it: What does "caring" look like on daily basis to you
@Ms_Mielke
?
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In reply to @Ms_Mielke
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:07 PM EST
My class isn't happy! We are dropping like a rock!
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In reply to @cheffernan75
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:07 PM EST
you have some great picks!
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In reply to @cheffernan75
teachcaudill
Jan 24 @ 9:07 PM EST
James from Owensboro, KY. New to the idea of geo games. Hope to learn more
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SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:07 PM EST
I wish I could've participated in the
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GeoPolitics!!
In reply to @ecasey77, @cheffernan75
mrshistorylee
Jan 24 @ 9:07 PM EST
Good evening
#worldgeochat
! I haven't been on for awhile -- good to be back! I'm ready to play :)
@playfanschool
In reply to @playfanschool
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:07 PM EST
Welcome back,
@teachcaudill
!!
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In reply to @teachcaudill
mrshistorylee
Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST
Angela from MA, World History teacher
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SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST
Yes please!!
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In reply to @playfanschool, @Ms_Mielke
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST
Welcome back
@mrshistorylee
So glad you joined us!
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In reply to @mrshistorylee
teachcaudill
Jan 24 @ 9:09 PM EST
thanks!!! Happy to be back to
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In reply to @SamMandeville
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:09 PM EST
Hi
@teachcaudill
hope your week is off to a good start!
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In reply to @teachcaudill
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:09 PM EST
๐ we've flipped back and forth with
@Ms_Mielke
for 5th or 6th. Need to break out!
#coatofarmschallenge
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In reply to @cheffernan75, @Ms_Mielke
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:09 PM EST
Oh - and what trait do I wish students had? The ability to wait to pass judgment until hearing multiple POVs!
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MrBittenbender
Jan 24 @ 9:09 PM EST
Jon Bittenbender 8th Grade Social Studies Lancaster Pa - I am trying to teach more awareness.
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playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:10 PM EST
Q1: How do you teach those geography habits now? (and/or) What class activity do your students enjoy most?
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GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:10 PM EST
Its All In The Game - The Four Tops
https://t.co/HoTuhJQEuh
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playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:10 PM EST
Q1 is here. Don't forget
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(+ A1 answer format)
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:10 PM EST
What is the topic for
#whapchat
this week?
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In reply to @mrshistorylee
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:10 PM EST
Aren't we all,
@MrBittenbender
? Aren't we all? Welcome to
#worldgeochat
!!!
In reply to @MrBittenbender
teachcaudill
Jan 24 @ 9:11 PM EST
YES!!!! I teach in a small rural school and that is sometimes a BIG problem
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In reply to @cheffernan75
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1 How do I teach gaining multiple POVs? SHOW MULTIPLE POVs!
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MrBittenbender
Jan 24 @ 9:11 PM EST
Q1:My students love when we review current events every Friday. They take an interest in knowing what is going on in the world
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ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:11 PM EST
Definitely need to get my Ss to hit a home run with that one!
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In reply to @MrsC_Will, @cheffernan75, @Ms_Mielke
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:11 PM EST
Hi Jon! Glad you could join us tonight!
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In reply to @MrBittenbender
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:11 PM EST
RT Q1 for
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playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:10 PM EST
Q1: How do you teach those geography habits now? (and/or) What class activity do your students enjoy most?
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SusanCampo
Jan 24 @ 9:11 PM EST
Susan Campo, geography teacher from Ontario. Currently 1st in
#fanschool
all-star league! ๐
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jmgarner2003
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:12 PM EST
Finally made it to
#worldgeochat
! Looking forward to great conversations tonight.
teachcaudill
Jan 24 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1: give them multiple viewpoints to read on any topic before they can pass judgment
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cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1 My Ss really enjoy
https://t.co/ocJEIdP64L
- Helps them realize that they need more POVs!
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mrshistorylee
Jan 24 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1: We do a mapping exercise in every unit to make sure that Ss know the geographic context of each unit of historical study
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playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:10 PM EST
Q1: How do you teach those geography habits now? (and/or) What class activity do your students enjoy most?
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CoachHenkel
Jan 24 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1 I teach empathy and multiple perspectives to every issue. Map Lab Friday is a fan favorite. Ss love google my maps!
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storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1: Students compare and contrast US and the locations we are exploring to highlight commonalities.
#morealikethandifferent
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March4Edu
Jan 24 @ 9:12 PM EST
3.1 million TEACHERS in the US, we are a force--add Parents, Students & Citizens marching--now a MAJOR FORCE (Please RT)
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March4Edu
Jan 24 @ 8:40 PM EST
Who's with me? March in June to tell DC that PUBLIC EDUCATION is for ALL students-no matter race/religion/gender/orientation/age/disability
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST
RT Q1
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playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:10 PM EST
Q1: How do you teach those geography habits now? (and/or) What class activity do your students enjoy most?
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SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1: This year's been tough with empathy with Ss. Still racking my brain...
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Ms_Mielke
Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1: I use news and then discuss what it would be like living there. I also try to come up with fun ways to learning location
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ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST
My students routinely say: "More games & more videos!" The ability to discuss topics & create are important to them too!
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MrBittenbender
Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1: My students love when we review current events every Friday.They take an interest in knowing what is going on in the world
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playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST
Oh Caaaanada!
@SusanCampo
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In reply to @SusanCampo
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST
How do you get them to love it? Ss groan when I mention current events
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In reply to @MrBittenbender
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST
What does the map lab activity like Kelly?
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In reply to @CoachHenkel
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST
A1: Real life examples with photos, primary sources.
@playfanschool
Fanpolitics section helped me with US History this yr
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In reply to @playfanschool
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST
Seriously, tell me more about this Map Lab Friday!
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In reply to @CoachHenkel
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST
Hi
@jmgarner2003
&
@SusanCampo
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In reply to @jmgarner2003, @SusanCampo
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST
Love this! Thank you for combining Social Sciences!!!
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In reply to @mrshistorylee
GeoJo22
Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST
A1 POV can be confusing to students. Have them look at the support to see how dif. people come to dif. conclusions.
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mrshistorylee
Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST
A1: Mapping world trade networks from 600 CE - 1750 CE
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playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:15 PM EST
A1: Used to give map quizzes, but realized students werenโt actually learning :) Now context + trends
https://t.co/8HmRLzLWui
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playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:15 PM EST
When teaching, I found tossing around an inflatable globe to be useful for this + more active learning
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Ms_Mielke
Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1: I use news and then discuss what it would be like living there. I also try to come up with fun ways to learning location
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SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:15 PM EST
@cheffernan75
@CoachHenkel
How did I miss this post?! TELL US MORE (pretty pwease??)
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In reply to @cheffernan75, @CoachHenkel
ms_greencvhs
Jan 24 @ 9:15 PM EST
9th world geo & 10th world history A1- my students love when we do case studies on specific countries that they are following
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cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:15 PM EST
Definitely
#morealikethandifferent
- though Ss love to see the differences more than similarities :(
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In reply to @storiestoldinsf
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:15 PM EST
.
@MrBittenbender
No doubt. We are talking censorship in China and it is definitely a relevant topic these days
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In reply to @MrBittenbender
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:16 PM EST
you're our running joke. You stole ๐ฉ๐ช they all yelled OH SUSAN! Now it's Listen Susan! ๐Ur the new Listen Linda!
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In reply to @SusanCampo
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:16 PM EST
I'm looking to try GeoPolitics in my class with standards of living.
#comingsoon
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In reply to @playfanschool
storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:16 PM EST
I like when Ss are surprised at WHAT the similarities are!
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In reply to @cheffernan75
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:17 PM EST
Are you part of the
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competition??
In reply to @MrBittenbender, @playfanschool
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:17 PM EST
same! ๐I've had more issues with it this yr. Election season is hard. I show other elections for reference.
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In reply to @SamMandeville
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:17 PM EST
So true - I've loved showing photos of classrooms in other nations - lots of similarities to us!
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In reply to @storiestoldinsf
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:18 PM EST
.
@MrsC_Will
@playfanschool
Definitely text sets are awesome! Set of primary & secondary sources, images, & video, plus music!
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In reply to @MrsC_Will, @playfanschool
SusanCampo
Jan 24 @ 9:18 PM EST
.
@GeoJo22
We use geog thinking concepts to get students to "think like a geographer." Geog Perspective
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https://t.co/gNcSzPvgjH
In reply to @GeoJo22
storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:18 PM EST
I need to do that!
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Also want to find the series on dinner tables around the world.
In reply to @cheffernan75
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:18 PM EST
Interesting topic at school. Any good sources to share on this
@ecasey77
@MrBittenbender
?
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In reply to @ecasey77, @MrBittenbender
mrshistorylee
Jan 24 @ 9:18 PM EST
A1: Or World History twister for review - getting the Ss out of their seats
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storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:19 PM EST
Oooh! Is this a sheet? Where can I find one?
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In reply to @mrshistorylee
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:19 PM EST
I need to do more - I did too much with the election. Then I went into a cave.
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In reply to @SamMandeville, @MrBittenbender
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:19 PM EST
yep, no more map quizzes, instead practice using maps for everything
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In reply to @playfanschool
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:19 PM EST
Looking to share a Google Slide presentation with classes around the world to share stories
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In reply to @cheffernan75, @storiestoldinsf
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:19 PM EST
5 minutes behind already in
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ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:19 PM EST
Very fortunate
@wpmsad
shared so many great ideas/activities to do for countries they follow
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In reply to @ms_greencvhs, @wpmsad
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
Q2: Whatโs your most successful example of using a game to boost better global learning habits?
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SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
Yup.... agreed...
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In reply to @cheffernan75, @MrBittenbender
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
The Game - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
https://t.co/5Wp80pjt4T
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storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
GREAT idea!! Would love to be a part of that!
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In reply to @SamMandeville, @cheffernan75
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
Check out "The Geopolitics of Food" links here
https://t.co/lrDmm4ajO3
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storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:18 PM EST
I need to do that!
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Also want to find the series on dinner tables around the world.
In reply to @cheffernan75
mrshistorylee
Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
It's drawn on the back of a Twister sheet :) You can use a shower curtain too...
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storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:19 PM EST
Oooh! Is this a sheet? Where can I find one?
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In reply to @mrshistorylee
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
I've got some pics from Cambodia and LOTS from Colombia! Let's do this!!!
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In reply to @SamMandeville, @storiestoldinsf
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
Let's do it!! (no, but really. Let's!)
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In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @cheffernan75
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
@playfanschool
do you have the links handy of some of the activities Ts are doing to go deeper into current events?
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In reply to @playfanschool
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:21 PM EST
heheheheheheh
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In reply to @CoachHenkel, @cheffernan75
mrshistorylee
Jan 24 @ 9:21 PM EST
A2: The Twister game I just posted about :) Ss love it! They come back years after and ask to play against current Ss
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playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
Q2: Whatโs your most successful example of using a game to boost better global learning habits?
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ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:21 PM EST
Awesome!
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In reply to @playfanschool
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:21 PM EST
RT Q2 for
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playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
Q2: Whatโs your most successful example of using a game to boost better global learning habits?
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MrBittenbender
Jan 24 @ 9:21 PM EST
A2:My students draft 3 countries and complete a Collins Writing 10% summary every other week.
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cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:21 PM EST
Those (and the Hungry Planet ones) take up an entire wall in my classroom!
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In reply to @jmgarner2003, @storiestoldinsf
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:22 PM EST
https://t.co/oHRGZfCBJL
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"Current Events Case Studies" is continuous work in progress!
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
@playfanschool
do you have the links handy of some of the activities Ts are doing to go deeper into current events?
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In reply to @playfanschool
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2 Have never seen Ss more interested in current events than this year playing Fantasy Geopolitics!
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storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:22 PM EST
Thank you!!
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In reply to @jmgarner2003
teachcaudill
Jan 24 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2. This is where I'm lacking big time. Makes me sad that I've not thought of this yet.
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CoachHenkel
Jan 24 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2 Smarty pins and geoguessr. I rarely use games and I need to change.
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mrshistorylee
Jan 24 @ 9:22 PM EST
I love those pics!
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In reply to @cheffernan75, @jmgarner2003, @storiestoldinsf
storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:23 PM EST
Use Connected Classrooms Google+ Community to reach international teachers/classrooms?
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In reply to @SamMandeville, @cheffernan75
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:23 PM EST
We're doing a world trade as well. It's tomorrow!! That was going to be my answer for Q2 haha
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In reply to @Ms_Mielke
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:23 PM EST
Have you tried the Tiananmen Square with google.cn?
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In reply to @playfanschool, @ecasey77, @MrBittenbender
SusanCampo
Jan 24 @ 9:23 PM EST
A2. Well, that has to be Fantasy Geopolitics. We even know where Djbouti is now!
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#fanschool
@playfanschool
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:21 PM EST
RT Q2 for
#worldgeochat
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
Q2: Whatโs your most successful example of using a game to boost better global learning habits?
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ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:24 PM EST
A2 Started exploring
@classcraftgame
too in order to further gamify my classroom. Embedded some fantasy geopolitics in game 2
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In reply to @classcraftgame
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:24 PM EST
A2: Ss completed side quests to earn troops, they could deploy to different regions. End of wk, most troops wins region.
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playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
Q2: Whatโs your most successful example of using a game to boost better global learning habits?
#worldgeochat
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:24 PM EST
Ss love them too. Instant connection- everyone eats!
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In reply to @mrshistorylee
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:24 PM EST
How is
@classcraftgame
? I was looking into that a while ago
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @classcraftgame
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:24 PM EST
What other areas have you connected with Jessica?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @SamMandeville, @cheffernan75
mrshistorylee
Jan 24 @ 9:24 PM EST
Oh, will have to check it out when I teach about Tiananmen Square
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @playfanschool, @ecasey77, @MrBittenbender
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:24 PM EST
Let's do this - forming a chat group after
#worldgeochat
:)
In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @SamMandeville
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:25 PM EST
A2:
https://t.co/MDXhG833bu
turned my students into fans of learning + allowed me to assume they knew what was happening
#worldgeochat
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:25 PM EST
Check out
@ecasey77
"Daily Rumble" for current events here too!
https://t.co/0YVERf4g6q
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2 Have never seen Ss more interested in current events than this year playing Fantasy Geopolitics!
#worldgeochat
storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:25 PM EST
Only personally connected in US but there are international posts all the time!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @SamMandeville, @cheffernan75
caranowou
Jan 24 @ 9:25 PM EST
Ken from Western Oregon Univ. Just back from "uber" duty & picking daughter up at ballet
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:25 PM EST
I think Google might have left China now - Iused to compare results
#worldgeochat
In reply to @mrshistorylee, @playfanschool, @ecasey77, @MrBittenbender
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:25 PM EST
A2 -- I use
@GetKahoot
alot. Ss never seem to get tired of it and Kahoot keeps adding more options to their games.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GetKahoot
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:25 PM EST
@geoguessr
is their go to "I'm finished early" game! Love that game personally!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @CoachHenkel, @geoguessr
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:25 PM EST
Wahoo!!! I'm excited!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @storiestoldinsf
MrBittenbender
Jan 24 @ 9:25 PM EST
A2:
https://t.co/EYjTquIqiw
is by far the best tool I have for students to be engaged.
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:26 PM EST
.
@CoachHenkel
https://t.co/fAtv3BBCyK
allows you to customize your geoguessr games too!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @CoachHenkel
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:26 PM EST
RT Q2
#worldgeochat
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
Q2: Whatโs your most successful example of using a game to boost better global learning habits?
#worldgeochat
ms_greencvhs
Jan 24 @ 9:26 PM EST
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrBittenbender, @playfanschool, @cheffernan75, @SamMandeville
mrshistorylee
Jan 24 @ 9:26 PM EST
Oh, yeah...Great Firewall as well, but there must be some digital aerial photos somewhere!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:26 PM EST
I love
@GetKahoot
! Ss just need to learn to slow down with the game and realize it's not all about the points
#worldgeochat
In reply to @jmgarner2003, @GetKahoot
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:26 PM EST
I was talking w/ Chris about organizing a
#worldgeochat
mystery skype day. Anyone interested?
In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @SamMandeville, @cheffernan75
storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:27 PM EST
YESYESYESYES!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @SamMandeville, @cheffernan75
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:27 PM EST
A2 Can I count Oregon Trail? Chris died of a snakebite.
#worldgeochat
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:27 PM EST
we do it Fridays bc he recaps the week.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Ms_Mielke, @CNNStudents
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:27 PM EST
ME ME ME ME! I'm looking to February to start
#mysteryskype
back up
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @storiestoldinsf, @cheffernan75
SusanCampo
Jan 24 @ 9:27 PM EST
A2. Another game we love is Mystery Skype or Mystery GHO. The students get very competitive and work collaboratively
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:28 PM EST
We're shortening our economics unit this year
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Ms_Mielke
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:28 PM EST
Students love the memes in
@quizizz
too! Love that you can create your own memes too!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @jmgarner2003, @GetKahoot, @quizizz
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:28 PM EST
Went to a Kindergarten class - 50 kids & 1 teacher. Amazing.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @CoachHenkel, @SamMandeville, @jmgarner2003, @storiestoldinsf
ms_greencvhs
Jan 24 @ 9:28 PM EST
YES! I definitely would love to participate!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @storiestoldinsf, @SamMandeville, @cheffernan75
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:28 PM EST
A2 to review for APHG Exam, Use
@iscore5aphg
to help Ss review for exam.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @iscore5aphg
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:29 PM EST
WHAAA?! I didn't know you could customize
@geoguessr
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @CoachHenkel, @geoguessr
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:29 PM EST
A2: we โค๏ธ
#mysteryskype
so much that
@FANgeopolitics
and
@playfanschool
spent 3 hrs skyline with us!! So much fun!!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @FANgeopolitics, @playfanschool
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:29 PM EST
I'm so far behind....
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:29 PM EST
Hi Ken! I can relate. The cab service never stops at the Casey household too. Just got the kids home from Taekwondo
#worldgeochat
In reply to @caranowou
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:29 PM EST
Ditto. Great conversations going on tonight
#worldgeochat
In reply to @jmgarner2003
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
Q3: What content area or aspect of geography do you struggle to teach most that you wish there was a game for?
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
Yep w/
https://t.co/fAtv3BBCyK
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @CoachHenkel, @geoguessr
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
Who Colt the Game - Bob Marley & the Wailers
https://t.co/XwIbpuDOys
#worldgeochat
caranowou
Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
A2 BaFa' BaFa' is a great simulation game for learning cross-cult learning. Here's a link about it
https://t.co/wAKwNKb2Xi
#worldgeochat
ms_greencvhs
Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
A2: Agreed! For both programs. Looking to try a BLIND
@GetKahoot
this semester.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @jmgarner2003, @GetKahoot, @quizizz, @GetKahoot
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
we need to do that! My Ss asked if we're bff's bc of our
#election
project ๐
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Ms_Mielke
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
A3: Living in various climates. The affect on climate on living standards
#worldgeochat
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
Try not to say "current events" or "assignment" for a week! :) Use "trends" or "White House Brief"
https://t.co/KXAv85AFnb
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST
How do you get them to love it? Ss groan when I mention current events
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrBittenbender
MrBittenbender
Jan 24 @ 9:31 PM EST
A3: My biggest struggle is having students understand how different areas have different cultures/rules
#worldgeochat
GeoJo22
Jan 24 @ 9:31 PM EST
A3 Would love to find a game for the Silk Road.
#worldgeochat
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:31 PM EST
comparative politics and comparative economic systems. Ss struggle to understand.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @playfanschool
CoachHenkel
Jan 24 @ 9:31 PM EST
A3 Interregional interaction. Economics, history, culture. I want kids to understand interaction of places.
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:31 PM EST
I thought I had it bad - I got 3 copies from family members for Christmas!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrBittenbender, @playfanschool
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:31 PM EST
A3: my bad!
#worldgeochat
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:31 PM EST
comparative politics and comparative economic systems. Ss struggle to understand.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @playfanschool
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:32 PM EST
RT Q3
#worldgeochat
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
Q3: What content area or aspect of geography do you struggle to teach most that you wish there was a game for?
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:32 PM EST
My mentor,
@Jim_dEntremont
, has a great economic system scenario. Students were wicked engaged!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrsC_Will, @playfanschool, @Jim_dEntremont
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:32 PM EST
A3 ECONOMICS, students become zombified as soon as I start talking about it.
#worldgeochat
SusanCampo
Jan 24 @ 9:33 PM EST
A2. Not a game, but starting next week with the Global Teenager Project inquiry circle
@GlobalTeenager
https://t.co/o5L9tBfvjM
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GlobalTeenager
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:33 PM EST
RIGHT?! My goodness. Economics = snooze-ville to them
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:33 PM EST
A3
@playfanschool
Economics! My Ss struggle with understanding most economic issues - including trade, currency, & systems
#worldgeochat
In reply to @playfanschool
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:33 PM EST
I want to know more about
@GlobalTeenager
! This sounds amazing
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SusanCampo, @GlobalTeenager
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:34 PM EST
Awesome! Thanks Ken!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @caranowou
caranowou
Jan 24 @ 9:34 PM EST
Yes! This is a good question. As I think back to teaching APHG, I keep seeing Ss glazed looks when econ geo came up
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:34 PM EST
Not just climates, but different altitudes as well.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @CoachHenkel
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:34 PM EST
That's a good one too! Could definitely find a way to gamify that!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:34 PM EST
One of my favorite things to show on this =
https://t.co/f6Ht9Fr8m2
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrBittenbender
SusanCampo
Jan 24 @ 9:34 PM EST
I'll let you know how it goes.. starts next week.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @GlobalTeenager
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:35 PM EST
A3: Africa is not a country! Always took a while to get Ss to see how big + diverse the continent is:
https://t.co/lrDmm3SIpt
#worldgeochat
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:35 PM EST
yes -- so hard at all grade levels
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrsC_Will, @playfanschool
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:35 PM EST
There's also a great need to understand music. If only there was a game about global music...
#worldgeochat
@GetSoundsAround
In reply to @GetSoundsAround
GeoJo22
Jan 24 @ 9:35 PM EST
When we talk supply/demand we watch this.
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/uK1vLDkHPB
In reply to @SamMandeville, @SusanCampo, @GlobalTeenager
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:36 PM EST
Sounds like someone could make a killing creating an engaging economics game
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:36 PM EST
Hahahahah (but yes, agreed!)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @GetSoundsAround
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:36 PM EST
And how they aren't always problematic to the people the effect!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrBittenbender
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:36 PM EST
Shall we all put our brains together??
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
SusanCampo
Jan 24 @ 9:37 PM EST
.
@MrBittenbender
@cheffernan75
@playfanschool
Have you played Settlers of Cattan? I haven't used in class, but it could work.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrBittenbender, @cheffernan75, @playfanschool
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:37 PM EST
Let's figure this out. There has to be a way gamify it!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @ecasey77
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:37 PM EST
Can't wait to read more about this.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SusanCampo, @GlobalTeenager
caranowou
Jan 24 @ 9:37 PM EST
Wait! Wait! I think I know one right here!
https://t.co/HETwD0kNbg
#worldgeochat
:)
In reply to @cheffernan75, @GetSoundsAround
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:37 PM EST
Got it for Christmas - need to find a day to play it!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SusanCampo, @MrBittenbender, @playfanschool
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:38 PM EST
Keep us updated,
@SusanCampo
#worldgeochat
In reply to @jmgarner2003, @SusanCampo
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:38 PM EST
I would say, my program is less about music & more about culture & place. Music is the energizer & connection.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:38 PM EST
Heard of this What is the premise? Can it be played in a period or 2?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SusanCampo, @MrBittenbender, @cheffernan75, @playfanschool
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:38 PM EST
I love Settlers of Catan! They have a US version too!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SusanCampo, @MrBittenbender, @cheffernan75, @playfanschool
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:38 PM EST
But the energizer is what gets kids going!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GetSoundsAround
Ms_Mielke
Jan 24 @ 9:39 PM EST
#PLN
is awesome on Twitter
#sdedchat
,
#worldgeochat
and
#6thchat
refresh my thinking, plus offer a change to go "What if?" or "Any ideas..."
lenessakeehn
Jan 24 @ 9:36 PM EST
A5
#sdedchat
With just about everything, I use Twitter!
#gafe
#gafe4littles
#StuVoice
& various edchats are what I refer to!
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:39 PM EST
I need to explore your site more! I neeeeeeed more music and culture in the class
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GetSoundsAround, @cheffernan75
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:39 PM EST
There's the Stock Market Game. We've though "fantasy startups" (i.e. draft Facebook)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @SamMandeville, @ecasey77
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:39 PM EST
I sometimes wonder how many great tweets are at
#worldgeohat
Stupid misspellings!
#worldgeochat
storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:40 PM EST
So behind on
#worldgeochat
! So many great resources!
#tabstabstabs
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:40 PM EST
indeed! And they are in the palm of your hand and open to exploring the world.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
mrshistorylee
Jan 24 @ 9:40 PM EST
Whhhaat? How come I don't know about this yet!
#worldgeochat
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:38 PM EST
I love Settlers of Catan! They have a US version too!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SusanCampo, @MrBittenbender, @cheffernan75, @playfanschool
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:40 PM EST
Only a Game - the psychedelic furs -
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/vg9ulsNiqK
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:40 PM EST
I need to set up a time to talk about playing the game! No time in 2017!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @GetSoundsAround
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:40 PM EST
Thank goodness for the transcript at the end
#worldgeochat
In reply to @storiestoldinsf
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:41 PM EST
Q4: Brainstorm an idea or two for a game that might help you teach your answer from Question 3. (i.e. โWhat ifโฆโ)
#worldgeochat
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:41 PM EST
I would be more than happy to Skype with you. And do a pre-training with anyone interested.
@cheffernan75
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @cheffernan75
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:41 PM EST
That one makes sense to me - my Ss don't get how nat resources impact the econ
#worldgeochat
In reply to @playfanschool, @SamMandeville, @ecasey77
SusanCampo
Jan 24 @ 9:41 PM EST
2 periods. The premise is you need to build roads and cities with limited resources--takes strategy.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @MrBittenbender
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:41 PM EST
Do you feel the map helps Ss with developing spatial awareness?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @CoachHenkel, @MrsC_Will, @ecasey77, @cheffernan75
MrBittenbender
Jan 24 @ 9:42 PM EST
A4 - What if I placed my students in a country and left them there with no explanation of how to survive.
#worldgeochat
#seeya
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:42 PM EST
A4 - What if Ss could track economic of a country from LDC to NIC to MDC?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @playfanschool
CoachHenkel
Jan 24 @ 9:42 PM EST
A4 I would love a SIMCITY2000 but for culture.
#worldgeochat
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:42 PM EST
let's do it! 15minutes.
@SamMandeville
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @SamMandeville
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:42 PM EST
Let's get a time on the calendar - DM after
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GetSoundsAround, @SamMandeville
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:42 PM EST
Omgoodness! So many "What ifs..." for question 4 of tonight's
#worldgeochat
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:43 PM EST
A4: What if we took images from social media movements i.e.
https://t.co/eCGLomBXm6
+ do "Africa or Not?" swipe left/right app
#worldgeochat
GeoJo22
Jan 24 @ 9:43 PM EST
A4, What if you could travel to different outposts and trade for different goods on the Silk Road?
#worldgeochat
caranowou
Jan 24 @ 9:43 PM EST
BTW
@GetSoundsAround
I'm presenting your game in a colleague's elem social studies methods course at my univ in 2 weeks.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GetSoundsAround
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:43 PM EST
That is a lot of acronyms! :)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @jmgarner2003, @playfanschool
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:43 PM EST
RT Q4 for
#worldgeochat
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:41 PM EST
Q4: Brainstorm an idea or two for a game that might help you teach your answer from Question 3. (i.e. โWhat ifโฆโ)
#worldgeochat
mrshistorylee
Jan 24 @ 9:43 PM EST
Like Survivor, World Edition?
#worldgeochat
MrBittenbender
Jan 24 @ 9:42 PM EST
A4 - What if I placed my students in a country and left them there with no explanation of how to survive.
#worldgeochat
#seeya
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:44 PM EST
Right?! That would be amazing!!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @CoachHenkel
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:44 PM EST
awesome! Let me know if you need any support. You're a pro by now though.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @caranowou
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:44 PM EST
A4: Economic games are a good start. Maybe have specific Econ modes. Ss experience a economic system per grading period?
#worldgeochat
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:41 PM EST
Q4: Brainstorm an idea or two for a game that might help you teach your answer from Question 3. (i.e. โWhat ifโฆโ)
#worldgeochat
EduGladiators
Jan 24 @ 9:45 PM EST
๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป Don't miss our last chat of Rethinking Discipline series: PBIS SATURDAY!
#EduGladiators
#TeachWriting
#TMchat
#TWOTCW
#worldgeochat
SusanCampo
Jan 24 @ 9:45 PM EST
We used to have a student created "Investors of Tomorrow" virtual trading game.
#worldgeochat
I wonder what happened to that.
In reply to @playfanschool
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:45 PM EST
I love this idea! Reminds me of Trevor Noah's first appearance on Daily Show
https://t.co/zWHjdkI6MT
#worldgeochat
In reply to @playfanschool
storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:45 PM EST
A4: I missed question 3, but "What if...there was an Amazing Race for every country...maybe there is?
#worldgeochat
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:45 PM EST
music is an auditory representation of all of that.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @CoachHenkel
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:46 PM EST
haha Tokyo! My Ss expressed hatred for eating fish today lol
#goodluck
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrBittenbender
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:46 PM EST
A4: I've been trying to figure out how 2 use weekly Amazing Race activity 4 many aspects of geo. 4 some reason, I'm struggling
#worldgeochat
caranowou
Jan 24 @ 9:46 PM EST
I'm going to try to do this one myself, so I can do it at our March Geo conference. I may have some Qs though
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GetSoundsAround
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:46 PM EST
RT Q4
#worldgeochat
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:41 PM EST
Q4: Brainstorm an idea or two for a game that might help you teach your answer from Question 3. (i.e. โWhat ifโฆโ)
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:46 PM EST
I saw so much with AR and Pokemon Go, maybe scavenger hunt based off of countries using various data
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:46 PM EST
Let's put our brains together for Amazing Race. There's GOT to be a way to do this
#worldgeochat
In reply to @storiestoldinsf
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:46 PM EST
I know
@SamMandeville
is all over this idea! Me too!!!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @storiestoldinsf, @SamMandeville
ms_greencvhs
Jan 24 @ 9:47 PM EST
A4: What if... Ss could get a small fact card w/ their chosen countries to give them instant background info?
#worldgeochat
mrshistorylee
Jan 24 @ 9:47 PM EST
I do a trade sim for the Indian Ocean Network already! Easy to make commodity trading cards
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GeoJo22
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:47 PM EST
Name that tune/connection. Students explain the connection to the lesson for the songs you play
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GetSoundsAround, @CoachHenkel
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:47 PM EST
Like Amazing Race????? hehehehe
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:47 PM EST
My kids would LOVE it.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @SamMandeville
SusanCampo
Jan 24 @ 9:48 PM EST
They are still around...and amazing.
https://t.co/epc0jaxTuv
#worldgeochat
In reply to @playfanschool
ms_greencvhs
Jan 24 @ 9:48 PM EST
I actually have my students create a leg of the Amazing Race as one of their big projects.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @storiestoldinsf
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:49 PM EST
This really helped my Ss when talking about refugees. It's a bit dated now, but still
#worldgeochat
https://t.co/OxKCXEmqUF
storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 9:49 PM EST
Nice! Digital?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ms_greencvhs, @SamMandeville
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:49 PM EST
yes! You could also at lyric sheets if there are world, then u r bringing in literacy/ comprehension.
@CoachHenkel
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @CoachHenkel
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:49 PM EST
I would love to have weekly ones and their final year project would be creating one
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ms_greencvhs, @storiestoldinsf
mrshistorylee
Jan 24 @ 9:49 PM EST
Love
@Trevornoah
! My fav comedian right now, he knows his history and geography ๐๐๐
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Trevornoah
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:45 PM EST
I love this idea! Reminds me of Trevor Noah's first appearance on Daily Show
https://t.co/zWHjdkI6MT
#worldgeochat
In reply to @playfanschool
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:49 PM EST
A4: I've used this game b4 but want to figure out another way to expand it or reuse in different way.
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:49 PM EST
Can you share more about it???
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ms_greencvhs, @SamMandeville, @storiestoldinsf
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:50 PM EST
righteous!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @CoachHenkel
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:50 PM EST
Play The Game - Queen
https://t.co/6DiUkjisiz
#worldgeochat
ms_greencvhs
Jan 24 @ 9:50 PM EST
A4: What if we were able to create clues like geocaching to get Ss using geo skills & their knowledge to answer the questions
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:51 PM EST
I want a
@breakoutEDU
kit. It's on my "wish list"
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrsC_Will, @breakoutEDU
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:51 PM EST
Maybe we can get
@Trevornoah
to guest host
#worldgeochat
and talk about South Africa from a non-stereotype view
#worldgeochat
In reply to @mrshistorylee, @Trevornoah
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:51 PM EST
Last Q coming up
#worldgeochat
Wow!
GeoJo22
Jan 24 @ 9:51 PM EST
I have been looking at it trying to figure out how to use it. Any more resources?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @mrshistorylee
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:52 PM EST
Got one - need to teach Ss how to use the locks better than we did.
#3brokeon1sttry
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @MrsC_Will, @breakoutEDU
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:52 PM EST
Q5: Finish this statement: Iโd love to know more resources for _________________. (and/or) Share your favorite geography game!
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:52 PM EST
We did one so far. Getting daily requests for another one!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @MrsC_Will, @breakoutEDU
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:52 PM EST
my Ss asked if they could do this around our small town. Wanted to expand their amazing race beyond school.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ms_greencvhs
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:52 PM EST
Busted locks aside - so much fun!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @SamMandeville, @MrsC_Will, @breakoutEDU
LFU_MissCox
Jan 24 @ 9:52 PM EST
so upset that I pretty much missed
#worldgeochat
tonight!!
Ms_Mielke
Jan 24 @ 9:52 PM EST
Gotta go,
#sdedchat
#worldgeochat
#6thchat
- have company arriving! Have a great night, and thanks for the awesome ideas!
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:53 PM EST
A5:
@UN
games
https://t.co/9UixP4I1jJ
+ ID world from satellite photos:
https://t.co/ZmPEZpMAMX
#worldgeochat
In reply to @UN
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:53 PM EST
A5: I'd love to know more resources for INTERNAL MOTIVATION. Not everything is for grades. Ss still have that mindset
#worldgeochat
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:53 PM EST
no bueno! I've read stories about that happening!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @SamMandeville, @breakoutEDU
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:53 PM EST
Would still love if you don't mind sharing :)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ms_greencvhs, @cheffernan75, @storiestoldinsf
caranowou
Jan 24 @ 9:53 PM EST
A5 my fave geo games are this
https://t.co/x95KDMvOTz
& this
https://t.co/qCQOOeHtZR
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:53 PM EST
A5 I'd love to know more resources GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT.
#worldgeochat
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:52 PM EST
Q5: Finish this statement: Iโd love to know more resources for _________________. (and/or) Share your favorite geography game!
#worldgeochat
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:53 PM EST
A5 -- more time to try all these cool ideas!!!
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:54 PM EST
Have a good night! We'll see you next week
#worldgeochat
In reply to @Ms_Mielke
GeoJo22
Jan 24 @ 9:54 PM EST
Been there, done that...
#worldgeochat
In reply to @LFU_MissCox
MrBittenbender
Jan 24 @ 9:54 PM EST
A5 โ Creative White House Briefings. My students look forward to Fridays because of
@playfanschool
#FANschoolFridays
!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @playfanschool
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:54 PM EST
It twas a bummer, but, rewarding to watch them struggle!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrsC_Will, @SamMandeville, @breakoutEDU
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:54 PM EST
A5 I would love to have more junior high level global primary sources
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:54 PM EST
I second this!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:55 PM EST
If u like my impeccable music curation ;) u & ur Ss will love my engaging
https://t.co/utUjQM4YpM
$50 for
#worldgeochat
code:
#worldgeochat
CoachHenkel
Jan 24 @ 9:55 PM EST
A5 I'd love to have more resources for industrial development in MDCs and LDCs.
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:55 PM EST
YES! More primary sources that are ACCESSIBLE to 12-13 yr olds!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
MrBittenbender
Jan 24 @ 9:55 PM EST
A5 - The weekly competition is key.
#worldgeochat
LFU_MissCox
Jan 24 @ 9:55 PM EST
A5: I'd love to see more interdisciplinary games for the HS level ...
#dreamon
#worldgeochat
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 9:55 PM EST
Q5: Motivating Ss to get involved when it's not for a grade. Fave Game:
@playfanschool
for sure. Esp w: this new
#worldgeochat
league!
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:52 PM EST
Q5: Finish this statement: Iโd love to know more resources for _________________. (and/or) Share your favorite geography game!
#worldgeochat
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:55 PM EST
I got mine in 24 hours! That
@GetSoundsAround
is no nonsense!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @GetSoundsAround
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:55 PM EST
If u like my impeccable music curation ;) u & ur Ss will love my engaging
https://t.co/utUjQM4YpM
$50 for
#worldgeochat
code:
#worldgeochat
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:55 PM EST
Oh my. This looks cool.
#worldgeochat
caranowou
Jan 24 @ 9:53 PM EST
A5 my fave geo games are this
https://t.co/x95KDMvOTz
& this
https://t.co/qCQOOeHtZR
#worldgeochat
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:56 PM EST
I want to do a super bowl press day activity similar to the one
@wpmsad
shared w/ me
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrBittenbender, @playfanschool, @wpmsad
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:56 PM EST
Agreed agreed agreed agreed AGREED!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrsC_Will
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:56 PM EST
It's amazing -
@ecasey77
shared it with me - so cool!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @playfanschool, @ecasey77
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:56 PM EST
A5 Also want to do a brackets game for geo tied into March Madness
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:56 PM EST
LOVE those games!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @playfanschool, @ecasey77
SJSBeck
Jan 24 @ 9:56 PM EST
I use Ayiti to teach global inequalities. Also yes/no 20 questions to teach world geo and map reading.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @playfanschool
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:56 PM EST
Hmmm. So the Ss do the creating... I'm more excited!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ms_greencvhs, @SamMandeville, @storiestoldinsf
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:57 PM EST
A5 I'm a sucker for any sports connections! Need to work in baseball my favorite!
#worldgeochat
ms_greencvhs
Jan 24 @ 9:57 PM EST
Sure thing! How can I do that? :) Kinda new on that part.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SamMandeville, @cheffernan75, @storiestoldinsf
LFU_MissCox
Jan 24 @ 9:57 PM EST
A5: my Ss fave geo games are geoguessr & Fantasy GeoPolitics
#worldgeochat
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 9:57 PM EST
none! ;)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:57 PM EST
You need to follow Soccer.
#soccerexplainstheworld
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:58 PM EST
Love it: What would that look like? What subjects
@LFU_MissCox
?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @LFU_MissCox
ms_greencvhs
Jan 24 @ 9:58 PM EST
Yes! Before we begin tho, we watch an episode of
@AmazingRaceCBS
to get ideas
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @SamMandeville, @storiestoldinsf, @AmazingRaceCBS
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:58 PM EST
.
@MrsC_Will
@playfanschool
The competition is fierce! Casey's class will make a come back!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrsC_Will, @playfanschool
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:59 PM EST
2 claps for
@playfanschool
for a GREAT
#worldgeochat
tonight!
In reply to @playfanschool
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:59 PM EST
So I've been told...AT EVERY DEPT CHAIR MEETING! ๐
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
mrshistorylee
Jan 24 @ 9:59 PM EST
Why have I missed
#worldgeochat
for so long! So energized - thank you
@playfanschool
for a great chat!
In reply to @playfanschool
caranowou
Jan 24 @ 9:59 PM EST
wrote article w/
@dankrutka
. Table 2 lists global resources file:///Users/caranok/Desktop/Krutka%20Carano.pdf
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @dankrutka
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:59 PM EST
As we begin wrapping up tonight's
#worldgeochat
, let's thank
@playfanschool
for getting us excited about gamifying in the classroom!
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 10:00 PM EST
Thank you so much
@playfanschool
&
@FANgeopolitics
for hosting tonight's
#worldgeochat
In reply to @playfanschool, @FANgeopolitics
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 10:00 PM EST
my Ss knew which countries to watch for based on their soccer preferences.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @ecasey77
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 10:00 PM EST
Thanks to the
#worldgeochat
team for the great learning this week and every week! Youโre All-Star teachers!
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 10:00 PM EST
Next week we're talking all things Google with the Googliest person I know -
@ZahnerHistory
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ZahnerHistory
sarahdateechur
Jan 24 @ 10:00 PM EST
Hi
#worldgeochat
! Register for the NEW
#ECGC17
for classrooms!
https://t.co/0WZNdW2NOG
#Global
#DigCit
#Safe
#Innovative
#StuVoice
#edtech
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 10:00 PM EST
Whats up for next week
@cheffernan75
?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 10:00 PM EST
Learning the Human Game (Lecture) -Alan Watts
https://t.co/4NSOB1qHwq
#worldgeochat
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 10:00 PM EST
Thank YOU!
#worldgeochat
is one of the best around and we'll all definitely be back
#allstarteachers
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 9:59 PM EST
2 claps for
@playfanschool
for a GREAT
#worldgeochat
tonight!
In reply to @playfanschool
caranowou
Jan 24 @ 10:00 PM EST
Thanks
@playfanschool
&
#worldgeochat
!!
In reply to @playfanschool
SusanCampo
Jan 24 @ 10:00 PM EST
A5. Just thought of
@WorldVuze
Not a game but get student views about anything from around the world.
#worldgeochat
In reply to @WorldVuze
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 10:01 PM EST
Google Fun next week!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
storiestoldinsf
Jan 24 @ 10:01 PM EST
Thanks
#worldgeochat
and
@playfanschool
! So much to think about!
In reply to @playfanschool
GeoJo22
Jan 24 @ 10:01 PM EST
Thank you! Got the juices flowing.
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:59 PM EST
As we begin wrapping up tonight's
#worldgeochat
, let's thank
@playfanschool
for getting us excited about gamifying in the classroom!
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 10:01 PM EST
We'll be in touch tomorrow a.m. with free
https://t.co/MDXhG8kEA4
subscriptions for a few of you here
#worldgeochat
I learned a ton!
caranowou
Jan 24 @ 10:02 PM EST
oops! I'll see if I can fix that. Give me a moment (or longer)
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @dankrutka
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 10:02 PM EST
Awesome job hosting
#worldgeochat
tonight
@playfanschool
&@FANgeopolitics . As always thanks to all the great Ts for participating tonight
In reply to @playfanschool, @FANgeopolitics
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 10:02 PM EST
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @playfanschool
ecasey77
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 10:03 PM EST
With
@ZahnerHistory
right?
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ZahnerHistory
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 10:01 PM EST
Google Fun next week!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77
jmgarner2003
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 10:03 PM EST
Next week's
#worldgeochat
is hosted by
@ZahnerHistory
. It's all about Google!
In reply to @ZahnerHistory
GetSoundsAround
Jan 24 @ 10:03 PM EST
Good night
#worldgeochat
! Thanks
@playfanschool
. Sleep deep.ly ;)
In reply to @playfanschool
cheffernan75
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 10:03 PM EST
Tonight's
#worldgeochat
Transcript via
@participate
https://t.co/Ca7AzdlXpq
In reply to @participate
SusanCampo
Jan 24 @ 10:04 PM EST
Thanks all for a great chat. I have lurked before..will be back next time!
#nowbacktomarking
#worldgeochat
CoachHenkel
Jan 24 @ 10:04 PM EST
Thanks
#worldgeochat
!
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 10:04 PM EST
Ss we're super disappointed to see Senegal w/no points this morning.
#toldyouso
#theydontlisten
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @playfanschool
caranowou
Jan 24 @ 10:07 PM EST
hopefully it works this time.
https://t.co/EIlIXqhBuo
#worldgeochat
In reply to @cheffernan75, @dankrutka
MrsC_Will
Jan 24 @ 10:07 PM EST
we're coming for your spot.
#coatofarmschallenge
#worldgeochat
In reply to @SusanCampo
wpmsad
Jan 24 @ 10:10 PM EST
I can't take credit it's
@MrHuesken
idea!
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @MrBittenbender, @playfanschool, @MrHuesken
wpmsad
Jan 24 @ 10:12 PM EST
Mine is 2/6/17. I'm going to tape the student intros.
#worldgeochat
#fanofschool
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 10:10 PM EST
Maybe
@MrHuesken
will share his write-up on it with you: Super Bowl Media Day is coming up...good timing!
In reply to @ecasey77, @MrBittenbender, @wpmsad, @MrHuesken
wpmsad
Jan 24 @ 10:13 PM EST
I call them challenges.
#worldgeochat
playfanschool
Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
Try not to say "current events" or "assignment" for a week! :) Use "trends" or "White House Brief"
https://t.co/KXAv85AFnb
#worldgeochat
SamMandeville
Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST
How do you get them to love it? Ss groan when I mention current events
#worldgeochat
In reply to @MrBittenbender
Jim_dEntremont
Jan 24 @ 10:22 PM EST
If you have any questions let me know.
https://t.co/64a9r5q9R2
#worldgeochat
In reply to @ecasey77, @SamMandeville, @MrsC_Will, @playfanschool