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=Archive of January's #GlobalClassroom Chat 1/3 - Saturday Jan 12th, 10:00-11:00 UTC= =Come One, Come ALL … to the #globalclassroom January Chat!=
 * TheHeadsOffice || 09:55 || Looking forward to the first #globalclassroom chat of the year in 5 mins. Don't forget the tag! ||
 * jennysfen || 09:59 || 2 minutes til #globalclassroom chat. Please join us #pypchat #ibpyp #edchat #ibpyp #connected ca #elemchat #cdnishk ||
 * jasongraham99 || 10:00 || RT @jennysfen: 2 minutes til #globalclassroom chat. Please join us #pypchat #ibpyp #edchat #ibpyp #connected ca #elemchat #cdnishk ||
 * jennysfen || 10:00 || Hello all - who's joining us for #globalclassroom chat? For the next hour all of my tweets will be devoted to this discussion #ibpyp #edchat ||
 * jennysfen || 10:02 || @TheHeadsOffice Good morning - or evening - depending where you are. #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:03 || I'm happy to be joining the #globalclassroom this evening. I'm a grade 4 teacher in Hong Kong. Please introduce yourselves to the chat. ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:03 || Hello World! Welcome to #globalclassroom where we will be talking about the journey we have been on with global classrooms. ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:04 || # #globalclassroom Let us know where in the world you are! ||
 * jennysfen || 10:04 || Welcome to #globalclassroom chat! Today's topic: Come One, Come ALL Celebration! ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:04 || Let's start with sharing some of your best #globalclassroom topics. What went down well? ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:07 || I can't believe it is just me &amp; @jennysfen out there! Don't be shy! Say hello! #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:08 || Hands up if you have looked into global education. Who did you link with? #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:08 || A1 I'll get the ball rolling. I really loved the chat when we shared ideas of how to connect with other classes globally #globalclassroom ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:09 || #globalclassroom Grt to be part of global classroom chat! I'd love to hear if any activity with schools in China. ||
 * BehaviourTeach || 10:09 || I'm linked with Tanzania #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:09 || There are so many opportunities to learn about our world by connecting online #globalclassroom Loved meeting like minded educators ||
 * bridgetfenwick || 10:10 || @TheHeadsOffice @jennysfen #globalclassroom Hi interested in discussion as someone working in global education providing resources &amp; INSET ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:10 || #globalclassroom Are schools maintaining connections with one school or have curriculum connections with many? ||
 * jennysfen || 10:10 || @LisaHayman1 I know there are schools in china interested in connecting to #globalclassroom projects - Will look at putting some links up ||
 * jasongraham99 || 10:11 || @jennysfen Hi from Bandung Indonesia, Learning Tech Coach #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:11 || @bridgetfenwick Help me out - what is INSET? #globalclassroom ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:11 || #globalclassroom what are the most successful technologies to use to engage globally? ||
 * jennysfen || 10:11 || Glad to have you join us @jasongraham99 #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:12 || Great! Already got linking going on! Other favourite topics pleas! #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:12 || Have you heard of #Quadblogging? It is run by @DeputyMitchell &amp; links classes together #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:13 || @LisaHayman1 Hi Lisa! #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:14 || @bridgetfenwick Welcome Bridget! Where are you? #globalclassroom ||
 * jasongraham99 || 10:14 || @LisaHayman1 for me Twitter has been the most effective for lower primary. Any sharing or creating apps as well #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:14 || @jasongraham99 Ho Jason! Are you a regular #globalclassroom participant? Favouritie topic? #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:14 || @Global_Teacher welcome to #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:14 || dropping in finally from Perth, Australia - tweeting as @GCPorganisers &amp; @iEARNAustralia #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:15 || @jennysfen In school training. In UK we have 5 days set aside for it! #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:15 || @mgraffin so glad you joined us! #globalclassroom Just getting started ||
 * GCPorganisers || 10:15 || on NOW RT @jennysfen:l #globalclassroom chat. Please join us #pypchat #ibpyp #edchat #ibpyp #connected ca #elemchat #cdnishk ||
 * henriettaMi || 10:15 || "TheHeadsOffice i have used @edmodo groups successfully to connect my year 6 class #globalclassroom" ||
 * mgraffin || 10:15 || @jennysfen apologies. was having dinner :P #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:16 || @LisaHayman1 Do you mean things like Skype or Face Time? #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 10:16 || RT @TheHeadsOffice: Hello World! Welcome to #globalclassroom where we will be talking about the journey we have been on with global clas ... ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 10:16 || RT @TheHeadsOffice: Hello World! Welcome to #globalclassroom where we will be talking about the journey we have been on with global clas ... ||
 * mgraffin || 10:16 || RT @TheHeadsOffice: Hello World! Welcome to #globalclassroom where we will be talking about the journey we have been on with global clas ... ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:16 || #globalclassroom Is there a particular site to support quadblogging? How effective is it with different languages? ||
 * henriettaMi || 10:16 || #globalclassroom this term my class will be learning about earthquakes ||
 * mgraffin || 10:16 || @jennysfen so did I. I think we'll be repeating the student and teacher connection #globalclassroom chats over the next few months. ||
 * jennysfen || 10:16 || @henriettaMi Yes - Edmodo is great as it supports so many different ways to connect. Kids can chat, upload vids, share docs #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:16 || @jasongraham99 How have you used twitter? Is that with children or just grown ups? #globalclassroom ||
 * Global_Teacher || 10:17 || @jennysfen thanks- sadly have to fly off now but tech 4 #globalclassroom - #etwinning platform which has now gone east, no longer just EU ||
 * jasongraham99 || 10:17 || @TheHeadsOffice I only join when @jennysfen moderating.JK Fav topic- how to engage Global Projects with those lacking tech #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:17 || @LisaHayman1 the closest we've got is Taiwan. :) very hard to find twitter connections in China due to firewall, #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:17 || @Global_Teacher Great to meet you! #globalclassroom Hopefully connect again in the future ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:17 || @jasongraham99 #globalclassroom do your students in Indonesia do it in English or Bahasa? ||
 * BehaviourTeach || 10:17 || We run termly quadblogs! Currently linking bangkok, Australia and nz #globalclassroom ||
 * henriettaMi || 10:17 || #globalclassroom and rainforests and I am hoping to find classes to connect with who have real experiences of them ||
 * jennysfen || 10:18 || @LisaHayman1 some schools have VPN and are able to use twitter, we should look to creating a list (or is there one?) #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 10:18 || RT @jennysfen: There are so many opportunities to learn about our world by connecting online #globalclassroom Loved meeting like minded ... ||
 * mgraffin || 10:18 || RT @jennysfen: There are so many opportunities to learn about our world by connecting online #globalclassroom Loved meeting like minded ... ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:19 || @LisaHayman1 If you contact @DeputyMitchell he will be able to link you with specific countries #globalclassroom #quadblogging ||
 * jasongraham99 || 10:19 || @TheHeadsOffice Connecting Gr 1 with #kinderchat classes. Needs to be small groups for early learners. Snail mail as well. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 10:19 || RT @LisaHayman1: #globalclassroom Are schools maintaining connections with one school or have curriculum connections with many? ||
 * mgraffin || 10:19 || RT @LisaHayman1: #globalclassroom Are schools maintaining connections with one school or have curriculum connections with many? ||
 * GCPorganisers || 10:19 || RT @LisaHayman1: #globalclassroom Are schools maintaining connections with one school or have curriculum connections with many? ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:19 || @TheHeadsOffice #globalclassroom Yes. Many Australian schools ate blocked from using Skype. ||
 * mgraffin || 10:19 || wikis, voicethread are very useful. RT @LisaHayman1: #globalclassroom what are the most successful technologies to use to engage globally? ||
 * GCPorganisers || 10:19 || RT @henriettaMi: "TheHeadsOffice i have used @edmodo groups successfully to connect my year 6 class #globalclassroom" ||
 * mgraffin || 10:19 || RT @henriettaMi: "TheHeadsOffice i have used @edmodo groups successfully to connect my year 6 class #globalclassroom" ||
 * jennysfen || 10:20 || Often use a mix of tech for a project - snail mail, wikis, skype all for same project #globalclassroom ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:20 || @mgraffin #globalclassroom some of our schools are using weibo ||
 * mgraffin || 10:20 || @TheHeadsOffice @LisaHayman1 we hate having Skype blocked :( Google Hangouts aren't though - which is a HUGE plus #globalclassroom ||
 * bridgetfenwick || 10:20 || @TheHeadsOffice #globalclassroom how do you make your links with schs in South mutual and reciprocal? Love to hear. ||
 * DanLaw7 || 10:20 || #globalclassroom Hi There, Daniela here from Adelaide. Sorry I'm late. ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:20 || @LisaHayman1 Keen to set up 100 word Challenge in diff languages. Having major impact in the Eng http://t.co/25ZYnyrT #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:20 || @mgraffin Voicethread is a wonderful tool! Time zones are not an issue and all levels can participate #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:21 || @LisaHayman1 is that open to ppl outside China? wouldn't know where to start :( #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 10:21 || RT @TheHeadsOffice: Have you heard of #Quadblogging? It is run by @DeputyMitchell & links classes together #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:21 || RT @TheHeadsOffice: Have you heard of #Quadblogging? It is run by @DeputyMitchell & links classes together #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 10:21 || RT @TheHeadsOffice: Have you heard of #Quadblogging? It is run by @DeputyMitchell & links classes together #globalclassroom ||
 * jasongraham99 || 10:21 || @LisaHayman1 English, as the schools we are connecting with are in Japan and Canada #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:21 || @DanLaw7 So glad you have joined us! We're discussing favourite tools to connect #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:21 || Are these connections supported by school leaders or are you on your own to promote? #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:22 || @henriettaMi hi! curious as to how you're planning to integrate ICT and global links? #globalclassroom (will be presenting @ science conf) ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:22 || @DanLaw7 No problem Daniela! Welcome! What is your #globalclassroom experience? ||
 * DanLaw7 || 10:22 || #globalclassroom I have found blogs, email with teachers and Edmodo to be useful. Also more recently Twitter. ||
 * mgraffin || 10:23 || @Global_Teacher @jennysfen there's one more at 7PM GMT :) #globalclassroom ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:23 || RT @mgraffin: wikis, voicethread are very useful. RT @LisaHayman1: #globalclassroom what are the most successful technologies to use to ... ||
 * mgraffin || 10:24 || @jasongraham99 @TheHeadsOffice @jennysfen have been trying to work through this issue with gentleman in Sierra Leone. hard #globalclassroom ||
 * futuristex || 10:24 || Great discussion taking place over on #globalclassroom at the moment ||
 * PDin140orLESS || 10:24 || How do you get around the inability to face to face across time zones with students on other side of the world? #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:24 || Very fortunate to work in a sch that encourages & supports connecting globally. Some funded by school, some initiated by Ts #globalclassroom ||
 * DanLaw7 || 10:24 || #globalclassroom This year we have signed up for quadblogging and Travelling Rhino project. So will look forward to these. ||
 * jasongraham99 || 10:24 || Gr 1 snail mailed a book they wrote about themselves with a QR Code attached with comments to classes we connected with #globalclassroom ||
 * bridgetfenwick || 10:24 || @jennysfen #globalclassroom sorry- in service training for teachers ||
 * mgraffin || 10:24 || @BehaviourTeach beautiful :) where are you in the world? #globalclassroom ||
 * blamehound || 10:24 || @TheHeadsOffice I have some amazing and inspirational early years contacts via #Kinderchat #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:25 || @PDin140orLESS Voicethread is a good way to get around the time zone issue - the conversation builds and is saved #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:25 || @henriettaMi i may be able to help re rainforests - via a guy I know in Germany ... #globalclassroom. do you use skype? ||
 * PDin140orLESS || 10:25 || #globalclassroom BTW...Chad from Indiana, USA PYP WSL and MYP Coord. Great to join you. ||
 * GCPorganisers || 10:25 || RT @jennysfen: Often use a mix of tech for a project - snail mail, wikis, skype all for same project #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 10:25 || RT @jennysfen: Often use a mix of tech for a project - snail mail, wikis, skype all for same project #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:25 || RT @jennysfen: Often use a mix of tech for a project - snail mail, wikis, skype all for same project #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:25 || @PDin140orLESS sharing videos is another way to beat the time zone blues #globalclassroom ||
 * jasongraham99 || 10:25 || Younger kids need small groups, meaningful connections and something to touch, feel. Senses. Not just an impersonal screen #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 10:25 || RT @jennysfen: @mgraffin Voicethread is a wonderful tool! Time zones are not an issue and all levels can participate #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 10:25 || RT @jennysfen: @mgraffin Voicethread is a wonderful tool! Time zones are not an issue and all levels can participate #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:25 || RT @jennysfen: @mgraffin Voicethread is a wonderful tool! Time zones are not an issue and all levels can participate #globalclassroom ||
 * DanLaw7 || 10:26 || @PDin140orLESS #globalclassroom One thing that was particularly successful last year was posting video on our class blog. Other class wd com ||
 * mgraffin || 10:26 || I've loved tracking my #globalclassroom scrapbooks - particularly after 1 was found in Honduras after going missing! ||
 * mgraffin || 10:26 || they've visited Romania, the UK, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Guatemela, USA, Brasil ... #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:27 || @PDin140orLESS Welcome great to meet you - @jasongraham99 & I are also pyp and wsl as well - in asia #globalclassroom ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:27 || @TheHeadsOffice #globalclassroom sounds interesting will have a look. ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:27 || Do you link for specific topics or as 'buddy' classes? #globalclassroom ||
 * jasongraham99 || 10:27 || If you're around @jennysfen is moderating #globalclassroom cc #kinderchat #pypchat #ibpyp #satchat #ibpyp #edchat ||
 * mgraffin || 10:27 || There are scrapbooks on the ground in Honduras, New Zealand, and as of yesterday, Hawaii! #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:27 || @mgraffin are the scrapbooks digital or do they travel snail mail? #globalclassroom ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:27 || RT @futuristex: Great discussion taking place over on #globalclassroom at the moment ||
 * henriettaMi || 10:27 || @mgraffin it is vital that it is about the learning and not just about shallow connections #globalclassroom i have indicators 2 reach ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:27 || @jasongraham99 You'd do really well to connect with @blamehound Has fabulous contacts / ideas! #globalclassroom ||
 * katyvance || 10:28 || Hi #globalclassroom! I am the librarian for the secondary school at Luanda International School in Angola. I'll be lurking as I do some work ||
 * CliveSir || 10:28 || NOW! RT @jasongraham99: If you're around @jennysfen is moderating #globalclassroom cc #elemchat #ukedchat #edchatie ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:28 || @mgraffin Tell me about the scrapbooks. Sounds great! #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:28 || @jennysfen snail mail :P hence @JosePopoff and I planning to murder the Honduran Postal Officials .... #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:29 || @katyvance Lurk away but do pop in too Katy! #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:29 || @PDin140orLESS using asynchronous tools like wikis and voicethread - to overcome timezones #globalclassroom ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:29 || @mgraffin #globalclassroom can you tell us more about your scrapbooks?? ||
 * jennysfen || 10:29 || I tend to work on projects with a specific purpose aligned to what we are invest. in class-makes connecting more meaningful #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:30 || I'm looking for students to comment on 100 word pieces written by ch under 16. Great for linking & literacy #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:30 || @mgraffin Wow - so cool. Do people add to them and then pass them on? #globalclassroom ||
 * blamehound || 10:30 || @TheHeadsOffice Cheers Julia :) be happy to connect @jasongraham99 #globalclassroom ||
 * PDin140orLESS || 10:30 || #globalclassroom Thanks for helpful ideas. I'll be lurking for a bit mostly. In starting corral for half marathon right now. ||
 * jennysfen || 10:30 || @katyvance Welcome to #globalclassroom chat. ||
 * BehaviourTeach || 10:31 || @mgraffin we are Leicester, England so it really enriches our learning to link with a variety of countries #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:32 || @PDin140orLESS Oooo! Good luck. Just started a 'couch to 5k' programme but have pulled something lifting a box! #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:32 || .@TheHeadsOffice scrapbook wiki - http://t.co/uQ6Z81Qi #globalclassroom more pics coming later ||
 * jennysfen || 10:33 || @BehaviourTeach Yes - the power of a #globalclassroom is the ability to bring diverse perspectives to learning - enriching understandings ||
 * mgraffin || 10:33 || @LisaHayman1 scrapbooks were conceived as way for tchrs and stdts to share local community, country, and culture with world #globalclassroom ||
 * katyvance || 10:33 || @jennysfen Thank you! Interesting conversation happening on #globalclassroom chat ||
 * DanLaw7 || 10:33 || #globalclassroom Global read aloud last year was great. Helped to really practice reading comprehension strategies we had been working on. ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:33 || @BehaviourTeach We must be able to link up to do some work around 100 Word Challenge! http://t.co/LZsoVu6y #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:33 || @LisaHayman1 using a non-tech means - an artists sketchbook - sent around the world, over the course of several years #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:34 || @Cherise_Duxbury One for you! RT @mgraffin: .@TheHeadsOffice scrapbook wiki - http://t.co/ngsanSlQ #globalclassroom more pics coming later ||
 * katyvance || 10:34 || @jennysfen @mgraffin If they did add to them, this would be great for #pyp #inquiry unit on culture #globalclassroom chat ||
 * DanLaw7 || 10:34 || #globalclassroom Also want to involve students in the 100 word writing more this year.:) ||
 * mgraffin || 10:34 || @jennysfen yes, accumulated product is becoming quite impressive, and becomes a discussion point for next school in line #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:35 || @katyvance @jennysfen snail mail is not without its stresses! 1 book got lost in Honduras for 6 weeks :( #globalclassroom but all ok so far ||
 * jennysfen || 10:35 || @DanLaw7 How did the global read aloud work. Via Skype? #globalclassroom ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:35 || @mgraffin #globalclassroom sound great will investigate for BRIDGE school partnerships project! ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:36 || @DanLaw7 Excellent! Really missing you guys in Aus! #globalclassroom #100wc ||
 * hentieTom || 10:36 || Hi from South Africa ..just planning to really embark on this journey wth ch and myself #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:36 || @LisaHayman1 I'd love to take it further - happy 2 share - and share the costs involved lol #globalclassroom ||
 * katyvance || 10:36 || This #globalclassroom momento project by @mgraffin looks fantastic! #pypchat #ibchat #tlchat #globaled http://t.co/3RMTMmiF ||
 * DanLaw7 || 10:36 || @jennysfen #globalclassroom Edmodo was used to establish a connection with a class. Then we commented on each others class blogs. Video efft ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:36 || #globalclassroom Travelbugs is a Web 2.0 tool developed by @AsiaEducation Is available for educators globally http://t.co/v9GYdWAH ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:37 || @hentieTom Welcome Hentie! You've come to the right place! #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:37 || A few schools in china that are #globalclassroom minded AISG http://t.co/EePLJ2rl SCAC http://t.co/C2gzQMhE WAB http://t.co/DF5vGfBO ||
 * jennysfen || 10:37 || RT @LisaHayman1: #globalclassroom Travelbugs is a Web 2.0 tool developed by @AsiaEducation Is available for educators globally http://t.co/v9GYdWAH ||
 * mgraffin || 10:37 || @jennysfen i agree. projects should emerge out of / naturally fit with class learning / curriculum #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 10:38 || RT @DanLaw7: #globalclassroom Global read aloud last year was great. Helped to really practice reading comprehension strategies we had b ... ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 10:38 || RT @DanLaw7: #globalclassroom Global read aloud last year was great. Helped to really practice reading comprehension strategies we had b ... ||
 * mgraffin || 10:38 || RT @DanLaw7: #globalclassroom Global read aloud last year was great. Helped to really practice reading comprehension strategies we had b ... ||
 * PDin140orLESS || 10:38 || #globalclassroom Love the scrapbook ideas. Great way to build understanding of own culture and to make strong connections to new ones. ||
 * katyvance || 10:38 || @mgraffin Expensive! We use DHL to get anything in and out. How heavy are these scrapbooks? #globalclassroom ||
 * DanLaw7 || 10:38 || #globalclassroom Skype or google hangout will be my next challenge. ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:38 || @Cherise_Duxbury You must link with @DanLaw7 who was involved with Global Read Aloud! Just what you need! #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:38 || @katyvance 1.1kg when they've got student work in them. need 2 use DHL for Nepal. not looking fwd to paying #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:39 || @hentieTom Welcome. I'm about to engage with a #globalclassroom project started by a teacher in SA - #travellingrhinosproject ||
 * mgraffin || 10:39 || @hentieTom hi. you've come to the right place! #globalclassroom ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:39 || RT @katyvance: This #globalclassroom momento project by @mgraffin looks fantastic! #pypchat #ibchat #tlchat #globaled http://t.co/3RMTMmiF ||
 * PDin140orLESS || 10:39 || #globalclassroom How long until scrapbooks make it back to you for students to use? Periodically? ||
 * DanLaw7 || 10:40 || @jennysfen @hentieTom #globalclassroom Yes! I'm looking forward to being involved in this too.:) ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:40 || U can have class blog posts showcased on Blog Dipping. This has led to links being made! Send me post links! #globalclassroom #blogdipping ||
 * mgraffin || 10:40 || .@PDin140orLESS happy 2 share scrapbook philosophy & project details if someone wants 2 start with one class. contacts too #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:40 || @mgraffin Any way the participating schools can pay or contribute to cost for the delivery to next school? #globalclassroom ||
 * Bronwyn1975 || 10:41 || #globalclassroom Hi all. I'm a newbie, but am really interested in connecting globally. Some great ideas already! ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:41 || @mgraffin @jennysfen #globalclassroom Curriculum connections though not always easy to align across languages and cultures. ||
 * jennysfen || 10:41 || @TheHeadsOffice What's Blog Dipping? Sounds interesting. #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:41 || @jennysfen each school is responsible 4 cost to next school. costs 2 get out of Aust mostly (not all) covered by donations #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:42 || @LisaHayman1 @jennysfen true, but curriculum informs the kind of global connections you seek out and build upon #globalclassroom ||
 * katyvance || 10:42 || @jennysfen @mgraffin That's what I was going to ask- could we go splits or something? How is this funded? #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:42 || @jennysfen biggest cost will be to repay Govinda in Nepal for DHL shipping costs #globalclassroom ||
 * BehaviourTeach || 10:42 || @LisaHayman1 wow I've just read the link. an amazing opportunity. I did a similar thing with Tanzania #lifechanging #globalclassroom ||
 * hentieTom || 10:42 || Thanks all will have to overcome some Internet connectivity #globalclassroom but will get there.. ||
 * jennysfen || 10:42 || @Bronwyn1975 Welcome! #globalclassroom This is a great place to meet others and share ideas about possible projects and ways to connect ||
 * PDin140orLESS || 10:43 || @mgraffin great! Send any info u can to chipster6498@gmail.com. Thx. #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:43 || @mgraffin: @LisaHayman1 @jennysfen Sometimes links can provide topic for curriculum #globalclassroom ||
 * BehaviourTeach || 10:43 || @TheHeadsOffice that sounds fantastic! I'd love to link up on that! #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:43 || @katyvance @jennysfen in certain cases, happy 2 help out . some costs have been covered by donation, mostly own pocket #globalclassroom ||
 * equilibriumctc || 10:43 || Hi everyone #globalclassroom Will be in and out this evening ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:43 || We have just over 15 minutes left. What would you like to share before we go? #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:44 || @mgraffin @lisahayman1 Yes - it can be challenging. If you look for conceptual connections this can be easier #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:44 || @PDin140orLESS depends on how you run it - current project will take at least two years to complete. #globalclassroom visiting 10 countries ||
 * jennysfen || 10:45 || RT @TheHeadsOffice: @mgraffin: @LisaHayman1 @jennysfen Sometimes links can provide topic for curriculum #globalclassroom ||
 * hentieTom || 10:45 || We becoming an IB school and really need to embrace #globalclassroom ..only way it can be successful..small projects in beginning? ||
 * mgraffin || 10:45 || @PDin140orLESS i have had one back briefly for a conference, was away for 8 months, then went to New Zealand #globalclassroom ||
 * BehaviourTeach || 10:45 || @jennysfen devastation in my chd was shocking. They made care packages and wrote letters at home without direction from me! #globalclassroom ||
 * henriettaMi || 10:45 || @jennysfen i agree must make the learning and the connection meaningful #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:45 || If you have only just caught up with #globalclassroom chat today there will be an archive of it http://t.co/PqHHd9kt in a few days ||
 * mgraffin || 10:46 || @Bronwyn1975 welcome aboard :) this http://t.co/GGvUVSac might be of help #globalclassroom ||
 * blamehound || 10:46 || @jasongraham99 I hear that! our connections still poor :( What age group do you teach? My class tweet too @EYFSBloggers #globalclassroom ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:46 || @mgraffin #globalclassroom Weibo see http://t.co/P1ukUBMJ need to know Chinese though :) ||
 * katyvance || 10:46 || @mgraffin I see you're doing South America and Europe now. If you get interested in #Africa DM and we'll chat #globalclassroom ||
 * Bronwyn1975 || 10:46 || @DanLaw7 I am interested in using Skype also. #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:46 || @hentieTom Can you translate IB pls Hentie? #globalclassroom ||
 * skambalu || 10:46 || @bridgetfenwick Secondly, find some #s to follow eg #globallearning #globaled #globalclassroom - I'm sure there are more, not sure of 'best' ||
 * jennysfen || 10:47 || @hentieTom Yes - I think if you start small it is easier to manage and you become more comfortable with tools #globalclassroom ||
 * DanLaw7 || 10:47 || @Bronwyn1975 #globalclassroom I am in Adelaide with a year 5/6 class. Where are you? ||
 * hentieTom || 10:47 || @hentieTom Can you translate IB pls Hentie? #globalclassroom (via @TheHeadsOffice) international baccalaureate ||
 * jennysfen || 10:48 || @BehaviourTeach Amazing. You know you are making an impact when things like that occur #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:48 || Important that #globalclassroom is not viewed as a new gimmick. Sort out what learning you are after then apply it! ||
 * mgraffin || 10:48 || this little skype community changed so much for me this year - https://t.co/2h4PCDZl Hello Little World. #globalclassroom ||
 * Bronwyn1975 || 10:48 || @jennysfen Thanks! Looking forward to the adventure #globalclassroom ||
 * hentieTom || 10:48 || RT @mgraffin: this little skype community changed so much for me this year - https://t.co/2h4PCDZl Hello Little World. #globalclassroom ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:49 || RT @mgraffin: this little skype community changed so much for me this year - https://t.co/2h4PCDZl Hello Little World. #globalclassroom ||
 * katyvance || 10:49 || @mgraffin Sounds great! My partner is a year 2 #pyp teacher, so there are definite openings for #globalclassroom momento exchange ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:49 || @bridgetfenwick If you set up a separate column just for #globalclassroom they are all there in one place! ||
 * mgraffin || 10:49 || @hentieTom definitely. are you connected with @whatedsaid? she's a great IB global educator. taught me a great deal #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:50 || @hentieTom Of course! Silly me! Thank you! #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:50 || RT @mgraffin: this little skype community changed so much for me this year - https://t.co/pkXGan0u Hello Little World. #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:51 || @katyvance Being really dim but can you explain #pyp pls? #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 10:51 || RT @TheHeadsOffice: Important that #globalclassroom is not viewed as a new gimmick. Sort out what learning you are after then apply it! ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 10:51 || RT @TheHeadsOffice: Important that #globalclassroom is not viewed as a new gimmick. Sort out what learning you are after then apply it! ||
 * mgraffin || 10:51 || RT @TheHeadsOffice: Important that #globalclassroom is not viewed as a new gimmick. Sort out what learning you are after then apply it! ||
 * hentieTom || 10:52 || @mgraffin thanks will connect need all the assistance I can get very exciting #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:52 || @mgraffin @hentieTom Yes @whatedsaid is an amazing educator. There is also a #pychat you might want to check out. #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:52 || @hentieTom Edna is a wonderful guide and learner, particularly in the IB field. #globalclassroom ||
 * BehaviourTeach || 10:53 || RT @jennysfen: @BehaviourTeach Amazing. You know you are making an impact when things like that occur #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:53 || Fancy a writing challenge (only 100 words) that really helps writing & blogging? Get in touch. Any language considered! #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:53 || @hentieTom Definitley get in touch with @DeputyMitchell about #Quadblogging. Would be a gr8 start! #globalclassroom ||
 * AsiaEducation || 10:54 || RT @katyvance: This #globalclassroom momento project by @mgraffin looks fantastic! #pypchat #ibchat #tlchat #globaled http://t.co/3RMTMmiF ||
 * jennysfen || 10:54 || Join the #pypchat as well http://t.co/oTKYFg7Q Great place if you are starting our on an IB journey #globalclassroom ||
 * blamehound || 10:54 || RT @TheHeadsOffice: Important that #globalclassroom is not viewed as a new gimmick. Sort out what learning you are after then apply it! ||
 * GCPorganisers || 10:54 || RT @jennysfen: Join the #pypchat as well http://t.co/oTKYFg7Q Great place if you are starting our on an IB journey #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 10:54 || RT @jennysfen: Join the #pypchat as well http://t.co/oTKYFg7Q Great place if you are starting our on an IB journey #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:54 || RT @jennysfen: Join the #pypchat as well http://t.co/oTKYFg7Q Great place if you are starting our on an IB journey #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:54 || Last 5 mins approaching! Where does the time go? Any last points /sharing? #globalclassroom ||
 * hentieTom || 10:54 || Thanks for all the guidance #globalclassroom getting excited ||
 * hentieTom || 10:55 || RT @jennysfen: Join the #pypchat as well http://t.co/oTKYFg7Q Great place if you are starting our on an IB journey #globalclassroom ||
 * Bronwyn1975 || 10:55 || @blamehound How have your children used Twitter? Our teachers are tweeting, but staff are wary about kids tweeting #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:55 || @TheHeadsOffice time flies when you're having fun! #globalclassroom :-) ||
 * CliveSir || 10:55 || @TheHeadsOffice @katyvance PYP = Primary Years Programme - a part of IB #globalclassroom ||
 * katyvance || 10:55 || @TheHeadsOffice not dim at all! Primary Years Programme for IB- K-year 6. : o) I forget not everyone is IB! #globalclassroom. ||
 * hentieTom || 10:56 || Some MYP IB people you can recommend to follow #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:56 || I suppose my #globaled highlight for coming year will be my trip to Doha, Qatar for the #iearn2013 conference #globalclassroom. can't wait ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 10:56 || I suppose my #globaled highlight for coming year will be my trip to Doha, Qatar for the #iearn2013 conference #globalclassroom. can't wait ||
 * jennysfen || 10:56 || @iEARNAustralia I look forward to following the twitter chat of #iearn2013 - learning through those in attendance #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 10:57 || @jennysfen it is going to be an incredible multicultural experience. will endeavour to tweet while I'm there :) #globalclassroom ||
 * DanLaw7 || 10:57 || #globalclassroom I will be interested to hear more about the #iearn2013. ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:58 || @mgraffin It would probably be my forthcoming highlight too! Lucky chap! #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:58 || I'm looking forward to participating in the #travellingrhinosproject with my students very soon #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:58 || Anyone going to the #flatclass conference in Japan? #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 10:59 || @iEARNAustralia Thank you! Wish I could go. #globalclassroom ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 10:59 || #globalclassroom If your in Australia consider attending @AsiaEducation national conference http://t.co/KMsM2okA #aef2013 ||
 * mgraffin || 10:59 || I WISH!! RT @jennysfen: Anyone going to the #flatclass conference in Japan? #globalclassroom &lt;-- Hoping it comes to Australia one day ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 11:00 || @jennysfen #globalclassroom I think I need to investigate! ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:00 || Well my Saturday morning chores are calling. TU all for another vibrant hour of sharing! Take care & see u all next time! #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 11:00 || #globalclassroom chat 2 of 3 will be at 19:00GMT (8hrs time) ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:00 || RT @LisaHayman1: #globalclassroom If your in Australia consider attending @AsiaEducation national conference http://t.co/jwmlT1CA #aef2013 ||
 * CliveSir || 11:00 || The archive for this #globalclassroom chat will be up in a few hours here: http://t.co/j8aIg32R ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:00 || RT @jennysfen: Anyone going to the #flatclass conference in Japan? #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 11:00 || I can't believe our time is up #globalclassroom. 1 hour can go by so quickly!! Thank you @The HeadsOffice for a great job co-hosting ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:00 || RT @CliveSir: #globalclassroom chat 2 of 3 will be at 19:00GMT (8hrs time) ||
 * Contour_Ed || 11:00 || @LisaHayman1 collaborative google maps #globalclassroom ||
 * DanLaw7 || 11:00 || #globalclassroom Thanx for organising this chat. Very interesting. :) ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 11:01 || RT @Contour_Ed: @LisaHayman1 collaborative google maps #globalclassroom ||
 * hentieTom || 11:01 || Thanks #globalclassroom made some great connections :D ||
 * CliveSir || 11:01 || Schedule for this weekend's #globalclassroom chats: http://t.co/DfsaLS82 ||
 * galaxyinvader || 11:01 || Looking forward to tweeting and skyping with my K ; seasons, uniforms, animals whatever- kids respond if its in context #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 11:01 || thank you all for participating in the first of 3 #globalclassroom chats. Very interesting and some fab resources shared. ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:02 || thank you to @TheHeadsOffice and @jennysfen for moderating the first 2013 #globalclassroom chat! ||
 * LisaHayman1 || 11:02 || Just participated in #globalclassroom chat. What a fantastic way to connect globally! Thanks to all. Really valuable. ||
 * mgraffin || 11:02 || Next chat - later today -&gt; 11AM Los Angeles, 2PM New York, 7PM London, 9PM Cape Town (8AM Sunday for New Zealanders) #globalclassroom ||
 * jennysfen || 11:02 || @GCPorganisers Thanks for the opportunity - Loved this evening's #globalclassroom chat. Thanks all. Signing off now - time for dinner ||
 * bridgetfenwick || 11:03 || @mgraffin @skambalu @TheHeadsOffice thanks all. Have to get on with rest of life now-will try again next time! C u at next #globalclassroom ||
 * Bronwyn1975 || 11:03 || @jennysfen Thanks all! #globalclassroom ||