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valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Happy Sunday! It's time for #1stchat. Val from Michigan. We're discussing Connecting Students Globally w/ guest-moderator @Woods1stgrade.

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lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Hello everyone! I'm Leka from Iowa co-moderator of #1stchat. Tonight we are excited to welcome @Woods1stgrade as a guest moderator!

Seesaw Oct 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Connect with other Seesaw users to create a global classroom for your students! Learn more: https://t.co/ZQXrxXZnuJ #seesawchat #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hi friends!! Traci from KS, can't wait to chat tonight #1stchat

Whitney1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Jessica from Austin, TX. Excited to be back again with #1stchat

Whitney1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Jessica from Austin, TX. I teach 1st. Excited to be back again with #1stchat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi I am Terry, 2nd gr T in Fl #1stchat

JenBearden Oct 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT

NEW on the blog--Todd Parr: Reading Under a Tree! @toddparr #kidlitchat #1stchat… https://t.co/waAlNNMBRe

jbeardensclass Oct 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT

NEW on the blog--Todd Parr: Reading Under a Tree! @toddparr #kidlitchat #1stchat @robinsonelem... https://t.co/mWX0URjEM8

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi, Jessica! Glad to see you! #1stchat

In reply to @Whitney1stgrade

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hello friend! Glad to see you! #1stchat

In reply to @FirstAtBat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi Terry, hope you had a great weekend. #1stchat

In reply to @FirstAtBat

cdmom Oct 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT

#1stchat Hi everyone, Claire here from Vermont. I am a first grade teacher.

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi friend, looking forward to chatting with you tonight #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi, Claire! How are you? #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom

AshleyVerner Oct 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi! I'm Ashley Verner from Rockwall, TX. I teach first grade, and this is my first chat with you all! Excited to be here! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT

So glad you're here, this is the best PLN #1stchat

In reply to @AshleyVerner

JaneCulver5 Oct 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi my friend, @Woods1stgrade! Jane here from SW Kansas! #1stchat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT

It truly is. #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT

So glad you're here, this is the best PLN #1stchat
In reply to @AshleyVerner

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT

so glad you're here to share tonight!!! #1stchat

In reply to @JaneCulver5

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi Ashley! Welcome to #1stchat! So glad you're joining in!

In reply to @AshleyVerner

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT

We will use Q1, A1 format tonight, Q1 coming up. #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Yay! We are glad you are here! #1stchat

In reply to @AshleyVerner

jessmcglinn Oct 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Jess from PA, cyber charter school. Teaching 1st grade (all subjects). 😁 #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hi, Jessica! Cyber charter school? All on-line? Tell me more! Glad you are here! #1stchat

In reply to @jessmcglinn

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Caryl from NH. I teach #1st at a public school in the hometown I grew up in! #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Oct 1 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Sounds interesting! #1stchat

In reply to @jessmcglinn

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT

welcome to #1stchat

In reply to @CarylPawlusiak

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Q1: #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:10 PM EDT

So glad I caught it this week! I need to schedule these chats. #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1 is on deck! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Q1: #1stchat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: It gives them a perspective about our world they might not have. It allows them to see how alike we are, and different is okay. #1stchat

hawkeye_teach24 Oct 1 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#1stchat any from iowa. Sorry I'm popping in late

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Hi, Amy! Glad to see you! #1stchat

In reply to @hawkeye_teach24

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: it means Ss understand there are many of us all over, not just in our little school #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Using the tools we have to communicate globally and learn to work together across great distances. #1stchat

AshleyVerner Oct 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: It stretches them beyond their small circle to get different perspectives. It's something I really want to do this year! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Q1: #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Oct 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: hopefully provides them with eye opening experiences they may not get otherwise! #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Yes! And a much better perspective than just reading a book. #1stchat

In reply to @FirstAtBat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1 Global collaboration teaches our students about the world beyond classroom/ school walls. Builds curiosity, excitement, empathy #1stchat

jessmcglinn Oct 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: it means that they have the resources to learn from other students about the same topics but from a different perspective. #1stchat

hawkeye_teach24 Oct 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: It allows students to see that there are people who are similar and different from us all over the world that we can learn from #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 Engaging w/other students beyond our own classrooms and around the world to learn and grow and see the world is far reaching. #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT

So much more than a book or even I can teach them #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Yes! And a much better perspective than just reading a book. #1stchat
In reply to @FirstAtBat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Yes! I am learning right alongside the Ss #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade

mrs_bann Oct 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1 it is introducing new cultures and ideas as well as seeing how we are different and alike #1stchat

cdmom Oct 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT

#1stchat A understanding that there are other students in different parts of the country and/or world that are similar to us as well as diff

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1b: I also think they feel like they are a part of something bigger than the usual. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1 Students' thinking becomes less self-centered and more we-centered. #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q2: #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q2 is on deck! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q2: #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Right! Ss realize they have an important role in a learning community. They start thinking they can do bigger things:) #1stchat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1b: I also think they feel like they are a part of something bigger than the usual. #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT

this is could help in Ss guiding their own learning, like we were talking last week #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Right! Ss realize they have an important role in a learning community. They start thinking they can do bigger things:) #1stchat
- FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT
  
  A1b: I also think they feel like they are a part of something bigger than the usual. #1stchat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: @EasyblogDotOrg @Twitter @Flipgrid @Buncee @BookCreatorApp @SkypeClassroom GHO #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: Skype, Twitter, blogs, flipgrid #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Oct 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: Love using skype and Seesaw! #1stchat

jessmcglinn Oct 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: I haven’t done this yet- but our school gave us Kidblog accounts this year. I’m thinking to incorporate it this way. #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 Love Twitter, Google Hangouts, starting a @Flipgrid journey with #mtgr1 & #GRAmem. #1stchat

AshleyVerner Oct 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT

We've only used Twitter so far to tweet with other classes. Looking forward to expanding and finding others to collaborate with! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q2: #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: I love @SkypeClassroom , @Seesaw blogs, google hangouts and shared docs #1stchat also twitter for book studies and weekly math

hawkeye_teach24 Oct 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: Skype, and google hangout. are what I have used. #1stchat

mrs_bann Oct 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2I would say skype because it is a term I am more familiar with #1stchat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT

You came to the right place, this group is awesome with collaborating and teaching you. #1stchat

AshleyVerner Oct 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
We've only used Twitter so far to tweet with other classes. Looking forward to expanding and finding others to collaborate with! #1stchat
- Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
  
  Q2: #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 my ss blog on @EasyblogDotOrg want to start using it as a collaboration tool. @FirstAtBat #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 All of those tools (Skype, Blogs, Hangouts, Padlets, Twitter) have value. Depends on what works best for your students. #1stchat

Whitney1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A1: global collaboration means learning about others and connecting students to learn about things other than their life #1stchat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@GetKahoot is another great tool you can use to collaborate. #1stchat

mflicek1 Oct 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Hello #1stchat! I'm unfortunately exhibiting a bad habit of showing up late:( Sorry!

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT

oh yes, I'm loving @Flipgrid our 5th grade buddies read to us on one for our listening centers. Can't wait to have my Ss make one #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 Love Twitter, Google Hangouts, starting a @Flipgrid journey with #mtgr1 & #GRAmem. #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT

I used @flipgrid a bit last year. Looking forward to using it more this year and I'm intrigued by #mtgr1 #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot, @Flipgrid, @Flipgrid

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT

check out #mtgr1 a weekly math talks for our students! #1stchat

In reply to @AshleyVerner

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@padlet is another tool we use. #1stchat

mflicek1 Oct 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT

To all my @seessaw #1stchat friends. Is there a way to keep connected blogs saved on your blog site like a "blog roll"?

cdmom Oct 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT

#1stchat A2 I like to skype/hangout, collaboratively worked on google docs, email and snail mail.

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Fantastic way to use #flipgrid! #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @Flipgrid

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Such an amazing idea! One flipgrid with each buddy reading a story? Could they choose which one to listen to? #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @Flipgrid

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT

better late than never:) Hello friend! #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT

I'm at a K-2 school, would be a great way to connect Ss with the other schools! #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @Flipgrid

Whitney1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: Blogs, @Seesaw, Google hangouts, Twitter. Haven't used @Flipgrid yet, but want to! #1stchat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT

I have collaborated with Ts using @googledocs and slides...would love to use these tools with other classes. #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Here is my Clips on #mtgr1 Check it out:) #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 7:53 PM EDT

What is #mtgr1? #1stchat #classroomclips #ADEchat #ade2017

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:23 PM EDT

yes, listened to and commented to several, we have 26 stories to choose from. I'm loving it for learning how to use @Flipgrid #1stchat

In reply to @CarylPawlusiak, @Flipgrid, @Flipgrid

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT

you should try a flipgrid for #mtgr1 #1stchat I could make it if you need a paid subscription

In reply to @lekadegroot, @AshleyVerner

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Love it @lekadegroot #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Here is my Clips on #mtgr1 Check it out:) #1stchat
- lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 7:53 PM EDT
  
  What is #mtgr1? #1stchat #classroomclips #ADEchat #ade2017

mflicek1 Oct 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT

How's it going? Excited for #GRA17 to get started this week! #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot

JaneCulver5 Oct 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT

I have to get back to this again! So powerful! #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3: #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT

I have a student teacher at the moment so I will start #GRAmem a week late. #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT

I just started #mtgr2 and I am adding @Flipgrid as a choice for response. #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @lekadegroot, @AshleyVerner, @Flipgrid

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3: a lot of us have answered this, but is gets Ss outside of our walls and allowing a bigger understanding of others and concepts #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Q3 is on deck! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3: #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT

there is a free version, but the paid one allows ss to respond to each other #1stchat

In reply to @AshleyVerner, @lekadegroot

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: We have to connect because that is how Ss will learn to live in this ever changing world! #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT

With a free version it only gives you one grid. With a paid, you have unlimited. Here is an example. https://t.co/DRpqRIHU9P #1stchat

In reply to @AshleyVerner, @Woods1stgrade

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:27 PM EDT

So true! Our world is ever-changing. #1stchat

In reply to @CarylPawlusiak

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: I think we are helping them now, but also their future. I am hoping it will mold their mindset in a positive way. #1stchat

cdmom Oct 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#1stchat A3 It is important to expand our Ss perspective of the world with global connections.

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Very cool! With #1stchat Ss it is so hard to get to everyone as much as I want. New way of listening to thinking!

In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @lekadegroot, @AshleyVerner

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 WHY NOT?😜 #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I have enough trouble keeping up, I can't imagine how it will be for them in 20 years! #1stchat

In reply to @valruckes

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 As an educator I have grown so much after connecting with you all amazing Ts. I want the same for my students! #1stchat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I give this a hearty AMEN! #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 As an educator I have grown so much after connecting with you all amazing Ts. I want the same for my students! #1stchat

AshleyVerner Oct 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 They will connect at some point anyway with social media, so it's important to teach them safe and educational ways now. #1stchat

jessmcglinn Oct 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3: helps them understand others outside of the 4 walls in school. Building, growing, & learning from others #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3 Students benefit from understanding the interdependence that we have w/others around the world. Ex.Where our food comes from. #1stchat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

And empower them to see its potential. #1stchat

AshleyVerner Oct 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 They will connect at some point anyway with social media, so it's important to teach them safe and educational ways now. #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

what a difference twitter and these connections have made for me and my ss as it has changed my teaching #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 As an educator I have grown so much after connecting with you all amazing Ts. I want the same for my students! #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Oct 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Absolutely! I love getting a peek into someone else's room! #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Can't agree more. So important to introduce social media as an educational tool! #1stchat

AshleyVerner Oct 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 They will connect at some point anyway with social media, so it's important to teach them safe and educational ways now. #1stchat

cdmom Oct 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#1stchat Yes Leka I agree with you, the connections here I have made has made a difference to my own teaching which in turn changes my Ss

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 As an educator I have grown so much after connecting with you all amazing Ts. I want the same for my students! #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I have to tell you that T-stools that you shared with me are wide spread in my school now. Custodial dep made 30 for Ts! #1stchat

In reply to @JaneCulver5

KBaumgartner75 Oct 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Super late to the party...A3 connecting globally teaches Ss that what they put online reaches the whole world...digital citizenship #1stchat

hawkeye_teach24 Oct 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I love this! It is so true! You are all amazing! #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 As an educator I have grown so much after connecting with you all amazing Ts. I want the same for my students! #1stchat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Wow you have an amazing custodial dept. #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I have to tell you that T-stools that you shared with me are wide spread in my school now. Custodial dep made 30 for Ts! #1stchat
In reply to @JaneCulver5

JaneCulver5 Oct 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Oh my! We still use and love them here too! #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

What is a T-stool? #1stchat

In reply to @FirstAtBat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q4: #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q4 is on deck! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q4: #1stchat

cdmom Oct 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#1stchat What's a T stool?

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I have to tell you that T-stools that you shared with me are wide spread in my school now. Custodial dep made 30 for Ts! #1stchat
In reply to @JaneCulver5

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: Reading buddies with @lekadegroot using GHO and creating a book together using @BookCreatorApp , but I love them all. #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#1stchat T-stool!

JaneCulver5 Oct 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

We made wooden stools in the shape of a T for flexible seating and allows movement for Ss. Used 2x4s. #1stchat

In reply to @CarylPawlusiak, @FirstAtBat

hawkeye_teach24 Oct 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

These look awesome! #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#1stchat T-stool!

jessmcglinn Oct 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4: haven’t done this yet! Looking for ideas on where to start to help my Ss build relationship and share their learning. #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3: Last year we connected with another class during #GRA #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4: GRA connections, monster stories with @JaneCulver5 punctuation fun with @lekadegroot #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4 Just starting to plan for this...primarily want to start with Twitter and hangouts #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

This is amazing! I don't know about the custodial staff but I've got the supplies and skills to try... #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#1stchat T-stool!

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

what did you do together? #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3: Last year we connected with another class during #GRA #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4 My fave was the Primary Blogging Community that my class participated in which was organized by @mrswideen #1stchat

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4 Very late to the party tonight. Co-creating books with children across the continent. #1stchat

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4 But also having gingerbread people run around our district and then meeting the other classes face to face. #1stchat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Are you participating in Global Read Aloud #GRAMem? #1stchat

jessmcglinn Oct 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4: haven’t done this yet! Looking for ideas on where to start to help my Ss build relationship and share their learning. #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

what did you use to create the books? #1stchat

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4 But also having gingerbread people run around our district and then meeting the other classes face to face. #1stchat

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I will admit my classes have been quite challening the past few years so connecting has been way down. Hoping to change it this yr. #1stchat

AshleyVerner Oct 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: All we've done globally is tweet with other classes so far. They love it though! #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

We were both new to #GRA and twitter, so not much. Ss had to guess which of the books the other class had read #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade

JaneCulver5 Oct 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

My favs are Monster making with Tracy, skype with @MrsPstorytime, mystery number on skype, shark research. #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I like to practice with classes in our building for teaching/practicing purposes #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4 Punctuation GHO with @Woods1stgrade Readers theater, reading buddy w @FirstAtBat "My Father's Dragon" book club on Twitter #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

How did you do this, use a specific app? #1stchat

In reply to @KLirenman

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

We turned the books into movies with iMovie. Images into dropbox, text added by other class. #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade

cdmom Oct 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#1stchat I love #1mtgr1 when I remember to check it out! love our springtime bookclub My Father's Dragon series I can't remeber hashtag

mflicek1 Oct 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4: I love connecting for #gra17, trying @seesaw blogs this year to connect #1stchat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

I also loved doing a live Twitter chat last year every Friday with 3rd grade classes during GRA. #1stchat

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

We've done it with a few different classes. Book creator would be good now too. #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

yes! love My Father's Dragon book study, the sharing and the books #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

We loved doing the Readers Theater with your class using Google Hangout! #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4 Punctuation GHO with @Woods1stgrade Readers theater, reading buddy w @FirstAtBat "My Father's Dragon" book club on Twitter #1stchat

HaleyWise_96 Oct 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I'm Haley! Sry about jumping in late. A1: connecting Ss around world to enrich learning through conversations and interaction #1stchat

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

When it was the good news bad news story each group drew six images then uploaded to drop box. Then each group downloaded 1/? #1stchat

In reply to @CarylPawlusiak

mflicek1 Oct 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: I'm very excited to do a global collab w my #SMARTEE friends this year also with a traveling figure that wil go to our classes #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q5: #1stchat think about what you are learning right now.

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

From our good olden days:) https://t.co/diPTT5xpc3 #1stchat

In reply to @KLirenman, @Woods1stgrade

KBaumgartner75 Oct 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I need to check out the global read aloud #1stchat

mflicek1 Oct 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4: I love connecting for #gra17, trying @seesaw blogs this year to connect #1stchat

Whitney1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: we've participated in Projects by Jen and students have connected with other classes doing the same project #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Connecting students to the world really does enrich their learning opportunities. #1stchat

In reply to @HaleyWise_96

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

another fave was Dr. Suess reader's theater and Kahoot game #1stchat

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Another groups images and put them in order they felt was best. Titles in iMovie with images became new "books" 2/2 #1stchat

In reply to @CarylPawlusiak

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Q5 is on deck! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q5: #1stchat think about what you are learning right now.

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Yes! Those were from the good old days! My students Good New Bad News stories are even older! #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot, @Woods1stgrade

mflicek1 Oct 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5:we are learning about season,sun patterns. Would love to connect w classes that experience diff weather/season changes #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Yes! I love doing this every year! Can't wait for this year's book club! #1stchat

mflicek1 Oct 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: My Father's Dragon is one of my all time fav global collabs! Thanks @lekadegroot for coming up with such a great idea#1stchat

Whitney1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: we've also participated in #gra17 Connecting with a class this year through Seesaw Blogs #graMem #1stchat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

The year we did #GRA with Peter Reynolds was awesome and lots of connecting. #1stchat

MrsWiedeman Oct 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

First time tweeting during a chat! Just finished this global project!! Huge success! https://t.co/K2Tcm53zja #1stchat

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

For this one we had a shared google doc that we filled out with students then each did their own page and we put together. #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot, @Woods1stgrade

KBaumgartner75 Oct 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5 My instructional coach is helping me do a mystery number hangout #1stchat

cdmom Oct 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#1stchat I agree with you Karen it's trickier to connect when we have challenging groups of kiddos. I am hopeful every year too.

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I will admit my classes have been quite challening the past few years so connecting has been way down. Hoping to change it this yr. #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Oct 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Love this question! Waiting for answers! #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

we just finished that up, we could do a what's out your window thing #1stchat

mflicek1 Oct 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5:we are learning about season,sun patterns. Would love to connect w classes that experience diff weather/season changes #1stchat

HaleyWise_96 Oct 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: I LOVE Skype and flipgrid- have Ss make videos and send them to other classrooms and respond. Virtual pin pals! #1stchat #conversechat

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A highlight from a first #gra13 (?) was taking photos and creating voice QR codes to share with our friends in NYC. #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

love those !! #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5 My instructional coach is helping me do a mystery number hangout #1stchat

jessmcglinn Oct 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5: Short O sound & adding/ subtracting to 10. Ss could write, read words/ stories & pose word problems! #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Q5 Starting our Weather unit soon. Would be great to do "The View From Our Window" to compare weather & environment around world. #1stchat

mflicek1 Oct 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

I like that idea! Maybe we could connect @seesaw blogs to do this once a week or something???? #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @Seesaw

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

This year has started out way better already and I can only see it getting better as we go. I'm loving k-3 combined! #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

great idea, we are also working on making 10 and writing word problems #1stchat

jessmcglinn Oct 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5: Short O sound & adding/ subtracting to 10. Ss could write, read words/ stories & pose word problems! #1stchat

HaleyWise_96 Oct 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A3: expanding knowledge past what is familiar and having new experiences for Ss #1stchat #conversechat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@lekadegroot and I chose a tree and we are going to post a weekly picture. #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT
we just finished that up, we could do a what's out your window thing #1stchat
- mflicek1 Oct 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT
  
  A5:we are learning about season,sun patterns. Would love to connect w classes that experience diff weather/season changes #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Oct 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Love this! I'm in! #1stchat

In reply to @jessmcglinn

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5 Starting plants unit soon. @FirstAtBat & I want to exchange photos of a tree to discuss differences:) #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Oct 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

I am ready to start up with some Mystery number skypes! #1stchat

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

We've used twitter in the past a ton as a tool for learning. #1stchat https://t.co/9yxkPi56Nk Endless possibilities.

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

I was thinking the same thing about our Weather Unit. Let's make it happen! #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5: Number sense: Mystery Number Mapping skills: Mystery Skype #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

get with me, may need to start with 1-50 #1stchat

In reply to @JaneCulver5

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: Schools around the world - Could share our school with other classes to see how their schools are same/diff #1stchat

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Here is a post I wrote on building learning communities via co-creating content. https://t.co/VkvkA4vW00 #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Does anyone have any @SkypeClassroom favorite field trips you'd like to share?? #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing! #1stchat

In reply to @KLirenman

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I highly recommend @learnATW for virtual trips as well. The #geoshow is very engaging, Brandon does a great job. #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Oct 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

https://t.co/MEvRcT3Z6R #1stchat! Simplify it a little!

In reply to @AshleyVerner

mflicek1 Oct 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

I bet @FirstAtBat does! I remember she has had some great ones! #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @SkypeClassroom, @FirstAtBat

cdmom Oct 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#1stchat A5 Science Weather and temperatures would be great to share with others.

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

My pleasure. I hope you find it helpful. #1stchat

In reply to @CarylPawlusiak

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

What is a @SkypeClassroom field trip? I have somehow missed this #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @SkypeClassroom, @SkypeClassroom

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

I like to visit as many national parks as we can, there are great animal ones too #1stchat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

I have been striking out a little there. But I am scheduled for penguins in Anarctica. #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Does anyone have any @SkypeClassroom favorite field trips you'd like to share?? #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Oct 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

I would love to find one in every state to do it with! #1stchat

In reply to @jessmcglinn

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

You can sign up with skype in the classroom and there are lessons and virtual field trips to sign up for. It's awesome #1stchat

In reply to @CarylPawlusiak, @SkypeClassroom

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

me too, I love peguins #1stchat

In reply to @FirstAtBat

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Let me know if you need west coast CANADIAN ones! #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot, @FirstAtBat

cdmom Oct 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

#1stchat A5 maybe share what our school mascots are.

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@Woods1stgrade @FirstAtBat & others. How do you get these great ideas organized & begin implementing? Where do you find the time? #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

I like that...Cougars! Keep calm and Cougar on! lol #1stchat

cdmom Oct 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

#1stchat A5 maybe share what our school mascots are.

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5 we are going to dabble a bit in the Global Read Aloud this year I hope. Not ever book but some connecting. Anyone interested? #1stchat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Check this site out for some outstanding virtual lessons too https://t.co/ZrVbquKs7J #1stchat

mflicek1 Oct 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Gotta get ready for the week. Thanks #1stchat and @Woods1stgrade for a great topic! Have a great week!

JaneCulver5 Oct 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

That is what I did 2 years ago! It worked so well, same time, same day, we switched turns! #1stchat later changed it to mystery animal!

In reply to @jessmcglinn

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

You open the door and start trying. I use the same time I would always use...this is just SO much more engaging. #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@Woods1stgrade @FirstAtBat & others. How do you get these great ideas organized & begin implementing? Where do you find the time? #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Sure! Unique hashtag? #TreeXchange ? #1stchat

In reply to @KLirenman, @FirstAtBat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

I'd be interested. Dabbling and some connecting seems about what I can handle this fall! #1stchat

In reply to @KLirenman

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

As we end tonight, we have shared great ideas. Please stay connected and let's get our kiddos connected #1stchat

Seesaw Oct 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Come by for 10 minutes to learn from @Miss_Dean who has 100% of her students’ families connected! https://t.co/DBvCWfQrco #1stchat

MrsWiedeman Oct 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

We are trying to use Google Hangout with other classes in own district....doing Oreo Stacking this week! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

take 1 lesson, make a connection and go from there. I look at each lesson and try to make it bigger than me, SS learn so much more #1stchat

In reply to @CarylPawlusiak, @FirstAtBat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Let me know if I can help any of you in any way. I love sharing, love connecting. #1stchat

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

If it's free that can work. We started our #wildernesswednesday already and each child has adopted a tree. #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot, @FirstAtBat

JaneCulver5 Oct 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

We did a skype with @RockingDanTM. He sang and entertained pPs and Ss for an hour! #1stchat

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Does that mean I need my weather to be in F? #1stchat. In Canada we use C.

In reply to @FirstAtBat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

I have to change the overlay. It is clearly not summer any more:) lol #1stchat #TreeXchange

In reply to @FirstAtBat, @KLirenman

Woods1stgrade Oct 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

how do you connect with him? #1stchat

In reply to @JaneCulver5, @RockingDanTM

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

I teach a combined K-3 class this year. We will read some of the Mem fox Books. #1stchat

In reply to @CarylPawlusiak

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Not too sure about that here...it certainly feels like it. #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

I have to change the overlay. It is clearly not summer any more:) lol #1stchat #TreeXchange
In reply to @FirstAtBat, @KLirenman

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

It can display either way. Just use what you use. It will lead to a good conversation. #1stchat

In reply to @KLirenman, @FirstAtBat

FirstAtBat Oct 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

What a great global topic for us to share with our kids! #1stchat

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Does that mean I need my weather to be in F? #1stchat. In Canada we use C.
In reply to @FirstAtBat

valruckes - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Looks like the hour flew right by. Thanks @Woods1stgrade for sharing this great topic with us! Have a wonderful week everyone! #1stchat

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

It will always seem like you're way warmer than us, even though I know @lekadegroot won't be soon enough (if not already). #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot, @FirstAtBat, @lekadegroot

KLirenman Oct 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Are you sharing the same tree each week? Or different trees? We have many different trees on our school grounds. #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot, @FirstAtBat

participatechat Oct 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#1stchat just ended! Transcripts and curated resources are now available at https://t.co/xmtSVUpf3s