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=Archive of December's #GlobalClassroom Chat 2/3= =Saturday December 14th, 18:00-19:00 UTC= =Integrating Global Issues and encouraging Global Action=

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 * 17:55:52 || mariacolussa || For the next hour all my tweets will be dedicated to #globalclassroom chat! All are welcome! ||
 * 17:57:06 || mariacolussa || Hello @RentonL ! Greetings from Argentina! Glad to be paired with you for the December edition of #globalclassroom chat. ||
 * 17:57:16 || MrsMorgansClass || #globalclassroom chat #2 starting in 3 minutes! Join @Rentonl and @mariacolussa! ||
 * 17:57:36 || mariacolussa || RT @MrsMorgansClass: #globalclassroom chat #2 starting in 3 minutes! Join @Rentonl and @mariacolussa! ||
 * 17:57:44 || RentonL || For the next hour, my tweets will be dedicated to the December #globalclassroom chat. Come one, come all! Hi @mariacolussa @MrsMorgansClass ||
 * 17:58:00 || RentonL || I will be co-moderating this #globalclassroom chat with @mariacolussa! ||
 * 17:58:16 || RentonL || Our #globalclassroom topic for today: integrating meaningful global issues in the classroom & sustaining momentum for change. ||
 * 17:58:36 || RentonL || Please remember to use the #globalclassroom hashtag in your tweets in order to participate in the discussion. ||
 * 17:58:55 || RentonL || See http://t.co/8shC0R8Nha for chat details. #globalclassroom #globaled ||
 * 17:59:26 || RentonL || I'm excited too, @mariacolussa! Welcome to the 2nd #globalclassroom chat for December! ||
 * 17:59:33 || mariacolussa || @RentonL #globalclassroom joins us all here today with Integrating Global Issues Across the Curricullum ||
 * 17:59:55 || RentonL || Please use the Q1/A1 format to help us follow your #globalclassroom ideas! ||
 * 18:00:13 || MrsMorgansClass || RT @mariacolussa @RentonL #globalclassroom joins us all here today with Integrating Global Issues Across the Curricullum ||
 * 18:00:13 || RentonL || Welcome to the December #globalclassroom chats! Please introduce yourselves. Tell us where you're from & what your role is! ||
 * 18:00:15 || cerniglia || Hello #globalclassroom tweeps! I am hoping to hop in and out this hour as my kids allow :-) ||
 * 18:01:02 || RentonL || Awesome, @cerniglia! Welcome! Where are you tweeting from? #globalclassroom I'm in Alberta, Canada where a lovely chinook has rolled in! ||
 * 18:01:08 || cerniglia || I am a high school teacher of history and global studies at an independent school outside Pittsburgh, PA, USA. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:01:13 || mariacolussa || @cerniglia Welcome to the 2nd edition of #globalclassroom chat already an advocate! ||
 * 18:01:47 || RentonL || Let's get started! Q1 Why should we introduce global issues into our curriculum? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:02:10 || RentonL || A1 The younger we start exploring global issues the better - helps to foster global citizens who CARE about our world. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:02:22 || RentonL || RT @mariacolussa: @RentonL #globalclassroom joins us all here today with Integrating Global Issues Across the Curricullum ||
 * 18:02:26 || mariacolussa || #globalclassroom Greetings from warm Argentina, heading to our Summer, cool inside my studio, I teach English to adults freelance. ||
 * 18:02:56 || RentonL || Lucky you, @mariacolussa! Summer ... we are heading into a chilly winter! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:03:25 || mariacolussa || @RentonL A1: to empower our students by letting the world into our classrooms, #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:04:08 || RentonL || Agreed - powerful learning: RT @mariacolussa: @RentonL A1: 2 empower our students by letting the world into our classrooms, #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:04:29 || RentonL || A1 Starting early can help to empower our students - you're never too young to begin making a difference. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:04:31 || mkurashige || Aloha! Melvina from Honolulu, Hawaii #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:04:53 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: A1 Starting early can help to empower our students - you're never too young to begin making a difference. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:05:01 || RentonL || Hi, @mkurashige! So glad you could make it to our 2nd December #globalclassroom chat! :) ||
 * 18:05:12 || jenmaleylibs || Greetings from Colorado, USA! I'm a middle school teacher librarian. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:05:45 || MrsMorgansClass || A1 Global projects encourage empathy and understanding! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:05:48 || RentonL || Wecome, @jenmaleylibs! Glad to have you here at the #globalclassroom chat! ||
 * 18:05:54 || mariacolussa || @mkurashige Welcome! It´s always good to see you at the #globalclassroom chats! ||
 * 18:06:31 || mariacolussa || @jenmaleylibs Hi, there Jen! Welcome to the chat #globalclassroom. ||
 * 18:06:34 || RentonL || Absolutely, @MrsMorgansClass starting young helps Ss to move beyond themselves & discover similarities too. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:06:39 || jenmaleylibs || I've been incorporating the global aspect of communication this year with #mysteryskype. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:06:46 || mariacolussa || RT @MrsMorgansClass: A1 Global projects encourage empathy and understanding! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:06:56 || KatieAnn_76 || RT @MrsMorgansClass: A1 Global projects encourage empathy and understanding! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:07:55 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: Absolutely, @MrsMorgansClass starting young helps Ss to move beyond themselves & discover similarities too. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:08:13 || mkurashige || A:1 important for our students to experience and learn about the world beyond our classroom walls #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:08:46 || mariacolussa || @RentonL @MrsMorgansClass #globalclassroom we build on the natural curiosity of kids and learning comes about effortless! ||
 * 18:08:58 || mariacolussa || RT @mkurashige: A:1 important for our students to experience and learn about the world beyond our classroom walls #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:09:15 || RentonL || RT @mariacolussa: @RentonL @MrsMorgansClass #globalclassroom we build on the natural curiosity of kids and learning comes about effortless! ||
 * 18:09:39 || mkurashige || @RentonL Aloha! Looking forward to the #globalclassroom chat 2! :) ||
 * 18:10:05 || cerniglia || "@jenmaleylibs #mysteryskype sounds interesting and fun! #globalclassroom" ||
 * 18:10:31 || RentonL || A1 Through these connections, Ss quickly learn 2 see beyond differences & begin to value similarities. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:10:50 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: A1 Through these connections, Ss quickly learn 2 see beyond differences & begin to value similarities. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:10:51 || mauilibrarian2 || RT @MrsMorgansClass: A1 Global projects encourage empathy and understanding! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:11:08 || RentonL || Skype is a fantastic way of flattening the walls of the classroom, @cerniglia @jenmaleylibs, bringing the world 2 Ss. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:11:20 || MrsMorgansClass || @cerniglia @jenmaleylibs we try to #mysteryskype at least once a week. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:11:26 || cerniglia || We have a PK-12 Global Studies program that begins w Passport for all & ends w/ optional certificate attached to diploma #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:11:36 || RentonL || A1 They move beyond themselves, make connections, feel empowered, see how our choices can + or - impact OUR world. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:11:49 || mariacolussa || RT @MrsMorgansClass: @cerniglia @jenmaleylibs we try to #mysteryskype at least once a week. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:12:07 || RentonL || That sounds amazing, @cerniglia, can you tell us a bit about it? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:12:23 || jenmaleylibs || A1 our world is connected globally, so we need to make students see their impact on the world as global citizens. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:12:43 || cerniglia || @MrsMorgansClass @jenmaleylibs Do you have a link to more information about #mysteryskype ? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:12:51 || RentonL || We don't do mystery skype but we connect with an NGO through our work with Peru. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:12:54 || mkurashige || @jenmaleylibs Yes, my students love #mysteryskypes and making other global connections via @skype! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:13:51 || RentonL || Yes! RT @jenmaleylibs: A1 our world is connected globally-we need 2 make Ss see their impact on world as global citizens. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:14:07 || cerniglia || @RentonL That's very cool to have them experience NGO's! We are reading about Nepal now & skyped w/ SAV school last week. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:14:17 || RentonL || Awesome, @ClaudRu! Welcome, Claudia! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:15:02 || RentonL || The lessons my Gr 3s have discovered have been amazing, @cerniglia - stuff I never knew about growing up! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:15:04 || mariacolussa || @RentonL @ClaudRu Hi @ClaudRu ! Welcome to the #globalclassroom chat ||
 * 18:15:25 || mauilibrarian2 || A1: Our students need to participate in the global conversation. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:16:00 || RentonL || We've had the priviledge of connecting with this NGO to deepen our learning about Peru, @cerniglia! #globalclassroom Huge learning 4 all. ||
 * 18:16:25 || mariacolussa || @mauilibrarian2 Welcome to the #globalclassroom chat! Experiences? ||
 * 18:16:29 || mauilibrarian2 || A1: Students publishing for a global audience is built-in #authenticity #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:16:33 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: We've had the priviledge of connecting with this NGO to deepen our learning about Peru, @cerniglia! #globalclassroom Huge lear… ||
 * 18:16:34 || RentonL || Agreed, @mauilibrarian2 - learning that they CAN make a difference is HUGE. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:16:44 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: Agreed, @mauilibrarian2 - learning that they CAN make a difference is HUGE. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:17:04 || cerniglia || This actually answers Q1, lol http://t.co/GPHXQT2xaV #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:17:06 || RentonL || A1 Imagine a world where MORE Ss felt empowered & carried on 2 create: http://t.co/nedRomYuDU @craigkielburger #globalclassroom Beautiful! ||
 * 18:17:25 || mariacolussa || Q1: How do we engage people who don´t see the point? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:17:30 || mauilibrarian2 || @mauiacolussa Thanks, happy to be here. We've done a couple of student hangouts and are working on a third. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:18:03 || RentonL || Awesome! RT @cerniglia: This actually answers Q1, lol http://t.co/fUjdPNlH6C #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:18:28 || MrsMorgansClass || @cerniglia @jenmaleylibs #globalclassroom #mysteryskype page http://t.co/vPtuDOtZDy ||
 * 18:18:36 || RentonL || A1 IMHO you can share your learning journeys, the power of student engagement and lead through passion. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:19:00 || mariacolussa || @mauilibrarian2 At #globalclassroom we would always like to know about the results, so feel free to share posts/reports ||
 * 18:19:07 || cerniglia || @RentonL Ss get passport stamps in a portfolio of global work PK-5, then a digital blog portfolio in Middle, & ...#globalclassroom ||
 * 18:19:24 || RentonL || A1 You may be able to inspire the reluctant through sharing=some, not all, will embrace it. Don't let it hold #globalclassroom journey back! ||
 * 18:19:59 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: A1 You may be able to inspire the reluctant through sharing=some, not all, will embrace it. Don't let it hold #globalclassroom… ||
 * 18:20:06 || mkurashige || @MrsMorgansClass Yes! Sts learn empathy &global understanding via global projects! #peacecranes http://t.co/SbYacPQYu9 #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:20:08 || RentonL || RT @MrsMorgansClass: @cerniglia @jenmaleylibs #globalclassroom #mysteryskype page http://t.co/vPtuDOtZDy ||
 * 18:20:30 || cerniglia || ... High school Ss all get global exposure but can focus on global ed w a Global Studies certificate http://t.co/Qk1R3YNgcH #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:21:16 || mauilibrarian2 || @mariacolussa Here's a post about our 2nd student hangout this week. http://t.co/2G8Pp8RlMt #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:21:23 || mariacolussa || @cerniglia Wow, didn´t know about this! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:21:44 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: A1 IMHO you can share your learning journeys, the power of student engagement and lead through passion. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:21:47 || jenmaleylibs || I've gotta run, tweeps! Thanks for the discussion; sorry I can't stay longer. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:22:15 || RentonL || Thanks for joining #globalclassroom for a bit, @jenmaleylibs! Enjoy the day! ||
 * 18:22:53 || mariacolussa || Q2: What learning materials and issues have you explored which have been most successful? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:23:00 || MrsMorgansClass || Cranes4Peace Project http://t.co/YykM55wb6o #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:23:38 || mariacolussa || @jenmaleylibs It was good to have you here, you can check the transcript later, see you around! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:23:47 || mariacolussa || RT @MrsMorgansClass: Cranes4Peace Project http://t.co/YykM55wb6o #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:23:49 || mauilibrarian2 || Cool! RT @MrsMorgansClass Cranes4Peace Project http://t.co/JRco4zZGMq #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:23:55 || RentonL || A2 A variety of synchronous and asynchronous tools work well - blogging, skyping, etc. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:24:29 || cerniglia || @RentonL Yes, I agree w using lots of different tools #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:24:38 || Cts0908 || RT @MrsMorgansClass: Cranes4Peace Project http://t.co/YykM55wb6o #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:24:41 || RentonL || Blogging to share your global journey also advances student learning thru global audience. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:24:57 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: A2 A variety of synchronous and asynchronous tools work well - blogging, skyping, etc. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:24:59 || MrsMorgansClass || The Traveling Rhino Project helped my kids learn not just about Rhinos, but also their plight. http://t.co/p39LGkxHy0 #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:25:20 || Cts0908 || RT @MrsMorgansClass: @cerniglia @jenmaleylibs #globalclassroom #mysteryskype page http://t.co/vPtuDOtZDy ||
 * 18:26:03 || cerniglia || @RentonL Here! Here!! I think it's so important to start by modeling our own global education and learning. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:26:09 || RentonL || Our involvement with @mosqoy helped 7 & 8 yr olds build a library in Peru: http://t.co/vi1P4aKafv Each skype deepens lrning #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:26:11 || mariacolussa || @RentonL #globalclassroom once we go global we start to pay more attention to our partner classes countries, for eg. ||
 * 18:26:16 || mauilibrarian2 || Agree, to reach Ts & Ss in multiple ways MT @RentonL A2 A variety of synchronous & asynchronous tools work well ... #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:26:20 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: Blogging to share your global journey also advances student learning thru global audience. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:27:00 || 4BEgesdal || A1 keep sharing what you are doing in your class at meetings on twitter with bulletin board sooner or later they will ask #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:27:03 || cerniglia || I use my blogs as models in class often and require my students to blog and respond to each other and other people. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:27:17 || RentonL || I love that, through this journey, we've discovered issues ie "voluntary no-contact tribes", cultures, customs, etc. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:27:54 || mariacolussa || Q2: What learning materials and issues have you explored which have been most successful? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:27:56 || RentonL || The learning has opened our eyes to differences &, thru this, our similarities ... needs, wants, etc. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:28:01 || cerniglia || A1 I want to go back to something abt why impt to connect...#globalclassroom ||
 * 18:28:29 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: The learning has opened our eyes to differences &, thru this, our similarities ... needs, wants, etc. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:28:38 || mkurashige || A:1 students are so excited and passionate when they share about their global learning experiences! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:28:52 || RentonL || Love blogging, @cerniglia -such a natural way to embed SO much learning ... integrated learning. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:28:52 || mariacolussa || RT @mkurashige: A:1 students are so excited and passionate when they share about their global learning experiences! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:29:14 || Cts0908 || RT @MrsMorgansClass: A1 Global projects encourage empathy and understanding! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:29:17 || jkloczko || RT @RentonL: Love blogging, @cerniglia -such a natural way to embed SO much learning ... integrated learning. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:29:30 || cerniglia || ... I was at iEARN Qatar conference in July & many people in developing countries said they *couldn't teach* w/o @iEARNUSA #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:29:31 || Cts0908 || RT @mkurashige: A:1 important for our students to experience and learn about the world beyond our classroom walls #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:30:23 || Cts0908 || RT @mariacolussa: @RentonL A1: to empower our students by letting the world into our classrooms, #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:31:03 || RentonL || Yes ... @cerniglia, @iEARNUSA is amazing ... was hoping he'd pop by the #globalclassroom chat today - love his input! ||
 * 18:31:16 || cerniglia || ...we might be able to *do* our job w/o it, (if not well) but need to stay connect to help them do theirs #globalcommunity #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:31:45 || mkurashige || @mariacolussa Yes, having students connect &learn about their world allows learning to be authentic and more meaningful! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:32:38 || ClaudRu || @MrsMorgansClass yeah! kids got so involved, they started to investigate nature preservation issues by themselves #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:33:13 || mariacolussa || Q3: What pedagogical models support and empower students to explore and take action on these issues? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:33:17 || cerniglia || Sorry- pulled us back-- back to Q2: What materials and issues have we explored successfully? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:33:24 || RentonL || It's the authentic part I love, @mkurashige @mariacolussa! Valuable, meaningful life lessons 4 sure! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:33:59 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: It's the authentic part I love, @mkurashige @mariacolussa! Valuable, meaningful life lessons 4 sure! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:34:26 || RentonL || A3 I believe that starting from a place of wonder and curiosity can open doors to AMAZING #globalclassroom inquiries. ||
 * 18:34:40 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: A3 I believe that starting from a place of wonder and curiosity can open doors to AMAZING #globalclassroom inquiries. ||
 * 18:35:18 || mkurashige || RT @RentonL: A3 I believe that starting from a place of wonder and curiosity can open doors to AMAZING #globalclassroom inquiries. ||
 * 18:35:37 || RentonL || Through our NGO journey, @cerniglia, we've explored children's rights, inequality, education for all, so much learning. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:35:49 || mauilibrarian2 || Love that: RT @RentonL A3 I believe that starting from a place of wonder and curiosity can open doors to AMAZING inquiries. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:36:02 || mariacolussa || @RentonL #globalclassroom Don´t you think that it depends on how the teacher stirs the curiosity? ||
 * 18:36:15 || cerniglia || @RentonL I like that title, "NGO Journey" - was that the project or just your reference here? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:36:26 || RentonL || Thank you, @mauilibrarian2 ... that's how we ended up helping 2 build a library across the world! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:37:10 || mauilibrarian2 || @RentonL Library around the world? Do tell. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:37:22 || RentonL || Not our title ... but apt description @cerniglia: http://t.co/vi1P4aKafv #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:37:49 || cerniglia || @RentonL Impressed to hear that Gr.3 knows abt NGOs. Fantastic. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:38:08 || mariacolussa || RT @cerniglia: @RentonL Impressed to hear that Gr.3 knows abt NGOs. Fantastic. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:38:21 || RentonL || Through this learning journey, @cerniglia, we discovered the cultural iceberg, and how difficult it is to sustain. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:38:40 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: Thank you, @mauilibrarian2 ... that's how we ended up helping 2 build a library across the world! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:39:12 || RentonL || I absolutely agree, @mariacolussa - you need to be passionate about the journey TOO ... otherwise, good luck! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:39:39 || cerniglia || @RentonL GREAT blog and super interesting work you're doing with little ones! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:39:43 || mauilibrarian2 || Sorry, newbie here. Is NGO non-governmental organization? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:39:47 || RentonL || A3 Finding experts to help Ss answer their questions can LEAD to relationships which help to make a difference. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:39:54 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: I absolutely agree, @mariacolussa - you need to be passionate about the journey TOO ... otherwise, good luck! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:40:30 || mkurashige || @RentonL Love how the curiosity and wonderings starts with the students..looking out our window and exploring the world! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:40:34 || RentonL || Thank you, @cerniglia! I can't imagine NOT learning this way - LOVE a flattened classroom learning WITH world! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:41:05 || RentonL || You're right, @mauilibrarian2! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:41:24 || mauilibrarian2 || Agree @mariacolussa @rentonL that teachers need to be passionate. They are the KEY. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:42:24 || RentonL || You also need to be VERY open to HELPING your Ss to find experts to connect & answer wonders, @mauilibrarian2 @mariacolussa #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:42:30 || ClaudRu || @mkurashige @mariacolussa Yeah! Also makes them proud of who they are,they love to let the world know about their country #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:42:31 || mariacolussa || @mkurashige @RentonL I´ve paired my adult st with children,they always remarked how polite and interested the children were #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:43:08 || RentonL || A3 Skype can be a powerful way of connecting experts/inspiring learning, flattening walls for #globalclassroom learning ||
 * 18:43:58 || mkurashige || @RentonL Our students have connected with authors, and experts via Skype.. Have built relationships and great resources! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:44:28 || RentonL || MT @mkurashige: Our Ss have connected with authors, and experts via Skype.. Have built relationships and great resources! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:44:45 || cerniglia || This is not particularly "with," but I have switched from textbook to literature and it's made all the difference #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:45:27 || RentonL || Q4 How can we guide students to focus their global action so actions are meaningful? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:45:46 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: Q4 How can we guide students to focus their global action so actions are meaningful? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:45:51 || cerniglia || My 9th grade human geography Ss read non-fiction books about people of the world & then connect w/ real people & voices #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:46:32 || RentonL || A4 This is a BIG one ... easy to get spread thin or difficult to maintain! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:46:47 || mauilibrarian2 || A4: We teachers must be #mindful models for our students. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:46:52 || mariacolussa || @cerniglia #globalclassroom that is a really good idea! ||
 * 18:47:47 || mariacolussa || RT @mauilibrarian2: A4: We teachers must be #mindful models for our students. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:47:58 || cerniglia || @mariacolussa Thanks- I love teaching lit. Now we are reading Little Princes & connecting w/ SAV school in Nepal #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:48:36 || RentonL || Our NGO has shown us that it is easy to impose "our" will ... not always what is needed when "helping" 2 make difference. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:49:01 || mariacolussa || @cerniglia #globalclassroom Govinda´s class! You went far away! ||
 * 18:49:16 || RentonL || Love that, @cerniglia @mariacolussa! Meaningful connections. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:50:10 || cerniglia || That is often true, but we also need to start w/ what we know @rentonl So, give choices & offer Ss & parents options #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:50:32 || mariacolussa || @cerniglia http://t.co/wSv50geLs7 Govinda is a #globalclassroom partner ||
 * 18:50:36 || cerniglia || @mariacolussa lol-- he's so famous! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:50:50 || RentonL || Building capacity is huge and complex, @cerniglia! GOOD to start young! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:50:55 || cerniglia || @mariacolussa Yes, I know. @mgraffin hooked us up #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:51:17 || mkurashige || @RentonL Sharing a educator's guide for using Skype in the classroom. My students are on the cover! http://t.co/0Dus2K8dra #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:51:34 || RentonL || Q4 How do we integrate these issues across the curriculum, & take ACTION to bring about sustainable change? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:52:30 || RentonL || LOVE it: RT @mkurashige: Sharing a educator's guide 4 using Skype in the classroom. My Ss on cover! http://t.co/gAfJzTQVn6 #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:52:41 || cerniglia || A4 I am lucky to teach one course w a science & English teacher- Connected World #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:52:44 || pammoran || RT @RentonL: Q4 How can we guide students to focus their global action so actions are meaningful? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:53:04 || mariacolussa || @mkurashige @RentonL #globalclassroom students always seem soo engaged! It´s the flow thing, right? ||
 * 18:53:25 || mariacolussa || RT @cerniglia: A4 I am lucky to teach one course w a science & English teacher- Connected World #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:53:41 || cerniglia || It's a requirement for the Global Studies Certificate #globalclassroom http://t.co/dKhhe0PZiR ||
 * 18:54:13 || RentonL || Love that engagement, @mariacolussa @mkurashige! Truly meaningful learning. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:54:28 || mauilibrarian2 || Interesting! RT @cerniglia It's a requirement for the Global Studies Certificate http://t.co/G2b2HZ3IOb #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:55:03 || mariacolussa || RT @cerniglia: It's a requirement for the Global Studies Certificate #globalclassroom http://t.co/dKhhe0PZiR ||
 * 18:55:18 || cerniglia || Going to RT some student global action projects for course "capstone" projects. I shared these in 1st chat. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:55:34 || RentonL || RT @cerniglia: Going to RT some student global action projects for course "capstone" projects. I shared these in 1st chat. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:55:48 || cerniglia || RT One of my favorite std Global Action proj. integrates science, literature, glob issues: http://t.co/9hyy3Ry3r3 #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:56:02 || cerniglia || RT Here's another one where stds & local refugees learned fr each other http://t.co/fOzOmIAXOO #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:56:38 || cerniglia || One more std project about education & girls that incorporated social media & installation art http://t.co/pqq6x4Z7aJ #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:56:50 || mkurashige || @mariacolussa @RentonL Yes!..because they love that we are all connected and they hope to make a difference in the world! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:57:32 || RentonL || It is always amazing to me to see how an inquiry can be woven seamlessly in and thru all learning. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:57:43 || mauilibrarian2 || Favorited & going to √ out your projects, @cernigilia You rock! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:58:12 || cerniglia || Ss developed own criteria and then wrote their own project proposals based on the group's criteria. http://t.co/BeMCssJeBI #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:58:23 || mariacolussa || RT @mauilibrarian2: Favorited & going to √ out your projects, @cernigilia You rock! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:58:34 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: It is always amazing to me to see how an inquiry can be woven seamlessly in and thru all learning. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:58:55 || cerniglia || @mauilibrarian2 Thanks-- the KIDS rock! They give me hope for the future!! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:59:51 || RentonL || <3 blogging 4 the meaningful embedding of citizenship, mental math thru counting "hits", countries thru flag counter, etc. #globalclassroom ||
 * 19:00:34 || mkurashige || Sorry, need to leave a few minutes early.. Thanks for the wonderful #globalclassroom chat! Enjoyed learning & connecting with everyone! :) ||
 * 19:00:45 || mariacolussa || RT @mkurashige: Sorry, need to leave a few minutes early.. Thanks for the wonderful #globalclassroom chat! Enjoyed learning & connecting w… ||
 * 19:00:57 || RentonL || Wow ... small but MIGHTY #globalclassroom crew today! I can't believe an hour has gone by! I am happy to continue if you are! :) ||
 * 19:01:08 || mariacolussa || @mkurashige #globalclassroom thanks you for being there and come again next month! ||
 * 19:01:32 || RentonL || It was REALLY nice to connect with you today, @mkurashige! Enjoy that lovely weather of yours! :) #globalclassroom ||
 * 19:02:32 || RentonL || Any final thoughts on embedding global issues into authentic #globalclassroom learning? ||
 * 19:02:50 || TuvaLabs || Raise awareness of #HIV & #AIDS globally with your students. Raw Numbers here: http://t.co/YWcx5mapVE #opendata #globalclassroom #statistics ||
 * 19:03:02 || RentonL || I saw that, @cerniglia @ToscaKilloran! I've had that happen to ... dancing by yourself!!! #globalclassroom ||
 * 19:03:49 || RentonL || Thank goodness for archives, @cerniglia @ToscaKilloran! Each #globalclassroom discussion is so unique! :) ||
 * 19:03:50 || mkurashige || @mariacolussa thank you for moderating! Enjoyed seeing you again! Loved today's #globalclassroom chat! Hope to see you next month! :) ||
 * 19:03:58 || mariacolussa || It´s been a great session full of practical ideas, check out the links later and keep on coming to the chats every month! #globalclassroom ||
 * 19:04:25 || RentonL || I learn a ton each time I'm involved, @cerniglia! Can't wait to check out all your #globalclassroom links ... at leisure! ;) ||
 * 19:05:09 || RentonL || Thanks SO much to everyone for an awesome #globalclassroom chat today! Thanks for co-moderating, @mariacolussa! It was fun! :) ||
 * 19:05:20 || mauilibrarian2 || Thanks very much. I learned a lot! #globalclassroom ||
 * 19:05:37 || mariacolussa || Indeed! @mkurashige and @RentonL ! #globalclassroom is a state of mind! ||
 * 19:06:14 || TuvaLabs || RT @mariacolussa: Indeed! @mkurashige and @RentonL ! #globalclassroom is a state of mind! ||
 * 19:06:22 || mauilibrarian2 || RT @mariacolussa Indeed! @mkurashige and @RentonL ! #globalclassroom is a state of mind! ||
 * 19:06:27 || RentonL || LOVE that, @mariacolussa @mkurashige! #globalclassroom is INDEED at state of mind ... passionate about bringing about change! ||
 * 19:06:49 || mariacolussa || @RentonL @mauilibrarian2 Always learning! at #globalclassroom ||
 * 19:06:59 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: LOVE that, @mariacolussa @mkurashige! #globalclassroom is INDEED at state of mind ... passionate about bringing about change! ||
 * 19:07:16 || mariacolussa || RT @RentonL: Thanks SO much to everyone for an awesome #globalclassroom chat today! Thanks for co-moderating, @mariacolussa! It was fun! :) ||
 * 19:07:17 || mkurashige || @RentonL @mariacolussa thanks so much for moderating #globalclassroom chat2! Sending you both warm sunshine from Hawaii! ||
 * 19:07:32 || TuvaLabs || @mariacolussa @RentonL @mkurashige - Wholeheartedly agree! Ss get a sense of #perspective in a #globalclassroom. ||
 * 19:08:16 || mariacolussa || @mkurashige @RentonL @mauilibrarian2 A #globalclassroom hugs to all of you! ||
 * 19:08:26 || RentonL || The #globalclassroom archives will be posted here: http://t.co/7GReUg6gHP Have an AWESOME day, everyone! TY 4 the INSPIRATION! :) ||
 * 19:08:49 || mariacolussa || RT @TuvaLabs: @mariacolussa @RentonL @mkurashige - Wholeheartedly agree! Ss get a sense of #perspective in a #globalclassroom. ||
 * 19:09:57 || mariacolussa || @RentonL #globalclassroom Thank you @RentonL it was a pleasure to meet you here, see you around! ||
 * 19:10:38 || RentonL || You too, @mariacolussa! What a great way to spend an hour ... love the learning and sharing during #globalclassroom chats! :) ||