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=Archive of May's #GlobalClassroom Chat 1/3 - Saturday May 11th, 10:00-11:00 UTC= =Collaboration in Early Childhood=


 * WarwickLanguage || 11:02 || kicking off the #globalclassroom early years chat, any early years teachers available #edchat ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:02 || What online communities and projects do early childhood teachers find useful for connecting and collaborating globally? #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:03 || please add hashtag #globalclassroom to your message so we can find each other :) ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:03 || Betsye's here from Salem, MA USA. Teach K-3rd. #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:04 || RT @CliveSir: Starting NOW! #globalclassroom chat about collaboration & early childhood edu http://t.co/2zC6R0tfAa #ukedchat #edchatie #pyp ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:05 || @CliveSir thanks @CliveSir more #earlyyears teachers needed :) for this #globalclassroom chat #edchat ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:07 || #globalclassroom this year we have connected with #Quadblogging. Always # flatclass like Building Bridges, Skype, Flat Stanley. ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:07 || any of my #primary teaching friends or #pgce contacts joining in the #globalclassroom chat today? ||
 * CliveSir || 11:07 || RT @WarwickLanguage: any of my #primary teaching friends or #pgce contacts joining in the #globalclassroom chat today? #ukedchat ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:08 || we are looking to find #earlyyears examples of international collaborations for learning in #globalclassroom chat now #edchat join us :) ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:09 || What online communities and projects do early childhood teachers find useful for connecting and collaborating globally? #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 11:09 || #globalclassroom What counts as #earlyyears? ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:10 || @CliveSir I guess from 4 years upwards although many cultures are not in formal ed before 7yrs so may vary #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:10 || #globalclassroom. where are all the primary educators this morning? Anyone joining Early Collaboration?  Global connecting begins here. ||
 * CliveSir || 11:11 || @PhoenixSchool Which years are you doing all that great stuff with? #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:11 || RT @PhoenixSchool: #globalclassroom. where are all the primary educators this morning? Anyone joining Early Collaboration?  Global connect ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:13 || I have read of some lovely use of #chromebooks in #primary I wonder if anyone would like to tell us of it? #globalclassroom ||
 * jasongraham99 || 11:13 || RT @mgraffin: 1st of three #globalclassroom chats start in 2 hrs (10AM GMT, 8PM AEST) - Collaboration in Early Childhood http://t.co/E0RCV ||
 * CliveSir || 11:15 || #globalclassroom I do blogging with Yrs4/5/6. Started an after-school blogging club yesterday! Planning a mystery skype early June... ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:15 || #globalclassroom use of #tablet devices #ipads etc in #earlyyears education maybe @oliverquinlan could contribute some ideas here? ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:16 || @CliveSir thanks. Here's Q2: How do we ensure that our students have the skills and understanding necessary? #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 11:17 || RT @PhoenixSchool: I work with K-3rd graders on our global projects. #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:18 || @KatrinaStevens1 intersting Katrina, would you like to join our #globalclassroom chat this morning? ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:19 || @PhoenixSchool how do you prepare youngsters for the experiences they get online? #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:20 || @WarwickLanguage #globalclassroom Q2 last year how to get to use have youngers use technology independently.  This year running to catch up ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:22 || @PhoenixSchool what tech do they use? #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 11:22 || A2 #globalclassroom - skills and understanding have to be modelled by tchr with examples, and child-child connections ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:22 || RT @CliveSir: A2 #globalclassroom - skills and understanding have to be modelled by tchr with examples, and child-child connections ||
 * bhallowes || 11:23 || Hi Everyone, I'm arriving late here. I'm interested as I teach computers for Gr 1 to 3. #globalclassroom ||
 * Englishabc || 11:23 || RT @CliveSir: A2 #globalclassroom - skills and understanding have to be modelled by tchr with examples, and child-child connections ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:23 || @bhallowes hi Brenda good to see you #globalclassroom what age are your students? ||
 * CliveSir || 11:24 || @bhallowes Good to see you :) How do yr kids enjoy connecting beyond school? #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:24 || @CliveSir good point, cannot assume that young people know how to use the tech or that they understand the ramifications #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:24 || @CliveSir #globalclassroom started with Edmodo for Global Read Aloud. #quadblogging's been amazing this year as has Mystery Skypes. ||
 * bhallowes || 11:25 || @WarwickLanguage They are ages 6 to 9. #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:25 || @bhallowes great, what sorts of tech based activites do you do? #globalclassroom ||
 * KerryMuste || 11:26 || Hi all, Kerry from WA. Watching whilst cooking. I teach computing to K -7 (4yr -13) #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 11:26 || @PhoenixSchool can you remind me what Edmodo is please (!) #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:26 || @bhallowes #globalclassroom Hi Brenda. Eagerly awaiting arrival of Flat Spot. ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:27 || @KerryMuste great Kerry, please help me! I am covering but I am not an early years professional, just a mum :) #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:27 || What strategies and tools can we use to support very young children's participation in global projects? #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:29 || @CliveSir #globalclassroom Edmodo is a very popular, child-safe way to connect, almost like a little kids Facebook. ||
 * bhallowes || 11:29 || I have used Edmodo, Kidblogs, ThinkQuest Projects. We are participating in Flat friends projects with global classrooms. #globalclassroom ||
 * tashacowdy || 11:29 || @WarwickLanguage @KerryMuste Hey! Sorry Im late -im in a muddle with time zones. I thought it was tomorrow morning! Sorry! #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:30 || @tashacowdy hi Tasha good to have you here. We are about Q3 I think #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:31 || pretty tricky concept for young people too #timezones! how do you cope with that for live conncetions? #globalclassroom ||
 * KerryMuste || 11:32 || @WarwickLanguage you seem to be doing fine :) I m new to global projects but involved PP/YR 1 in Yr 4/5 proj #globalclassroom ||
 * tashacowdy || 11:32 || RT @CliveSir: A2 #globalclassroom - skills and understanding have to be modelled by tchr with examples, and child-child connections ||
 * CliveSir || 11:32 || @PhoenixSchool Thanks! I should check Edmodo out, though they are happy Kidblogging and I'm trying encourage good writing #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:33 || @WarwickLanguage Time zones are a challenge. Our kids use public transport. There's little flexibility. Not easy . #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:33 || @KerryMuste would love to have examples to share. I know of folk such as @DeputyMitchell who is an expert in primary blogs #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:34 || @CliveSir I have used both. I like Kidblogs because log in is so simple. Both are great tools. #globalclassroom ||
 * tashacowdy || 11:34 || We have a class twitter account which we check every day. GREAT way of developing authentic connections #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:35 || #Globalclassroom Q3 Think Flat Stanley is lovely introduction for youngest. Also #flatclass Building Bridges to Future ||
 * tashacowdy || 11:35 || #Kinderchat have some great global projects #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:35 || @tashacowdy Great idea Tasha. If I were a class teacher I would use Twitter more. #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:35 || @bhallowes so asynchronous best? #globalclassroom or recordings? little ones getting outside with #mobilephones to make recordings maybe? ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:35 || RT @tashacowdy: #Kinderchat have some great global projects #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:36 || @PhoenixSchool Our Grade 2's learnt so much from Flat Tyler. Presented a report to whole school. @tinaschmidt #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:36 || @tashacowdy thanks Tasha, just proves that #mobile participation works too! #globalclassroom ||
 * tashacowdy || 11:36 || @bhallowes @CliveSir I find kidblog great for the same reason. We spend 1st half of yr writing collaboratively on cass blog #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:36 || Someday, men and women will carry wireless telephones as today we carry a card case or camera - @latimes, Nov. 4, 1901 #globalclassroom ||
 * tashacowdy || 11:37 || @bhallowes @CliveSir Move to kidblog after chn understand how blogs work from class blog. Very powerful combination #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:38 || @tashacowdy Writing in a blog is such a great way to help kids improve language. Teacher can help child edit on the go.  #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 11:38 || @tashacowdy @bhallowes Sounds great! I'm just sch helper - but modelling for f/t teachers #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:39 || @CliveSir Kidblog has been amazing for us, but Edmodo is better for learning how to have conversations, exchange ideas.#globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:39 || @bhallowes @tashacowdy so that's http://t.co/PYWqVOdXPX very important to have safety and elementary digital literacy there #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:39 || @tashacowdy I agree at age 7 or 8 best to start with class blog. Can quickly intro indiviual blogs linked to class. #globalclassroom ||
 * shaunhaidon || 11:39 || @tashacowdy do you assign students a job for the day to 'tweet' about what's happening through the day? #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:39 || @PhoenixSchool @CliveSir I hear Edmodo very popular in UK #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:40 || @shaunhaidon welcome Shaun, thanks for coming along #globalclassroom ||
 * tashacowdy || 11:40 || @bhallowes Agree blogging is a great way to get chn writing -real audience and purpose very motivating and empowering #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 11:41 || @bhallowes @tashacowdy I find editing on go hard - but good spellers can help less good #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:41 || @shaunhaidon Agreed Shaun. Twitter could be a reflection tool for learning. #globalclassroom ||
 * tashacowdy || 11:41 || @shaunhaidon We put up on the data projector -I type as chn dictate. Great for emergent reading/ writing #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:42 || @CliveSir #globalclassroom Yay @Deputymitchell for #quadblogging. Yay @juliaskinner for fivesentencechallenge and 100 word challenge. ||
 * bhallowes || 11:42 || @CliveSir I am fortunate to have no more than 15 students at a time in the computer lab. :-) #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:43 || #globalclassroom Yay @Deputymitchell for #quadblogging. Yay @juliaskinner for fivesentencechallenge and 100 word challenge.>Absolutely :) ||
 * CliveSir || 11:43 || Thx! Must check :) RT @PhoenixSchool: Yay @juliaskinner for fivesentencechallenge and 100 word challenge. #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:43 || @tashacowdy #globalclassroom Want to add Twitter to opportunities. 140 characters would make it easier for youngers. ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:44 || RT @PhoenixSchool: @tashacowdy #globalclassroom Want to add Twitter to opportunities. 140 characters would make it easier for youngers. ||
 * tashacowdy || 11:45 || @PhoenixSchool Hey! I think we may have met on a flatclassroom project? : ) #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:45 || Q4: What strategies and tools can we use to support very young children's participation in global projects? #globalclassroom #edchat ||
 * tashacowdy || 11:46 || @PhoenixSchool Twitter and classblog are definitely my top 2 tools for connecting globally with young chn. So powerful. #globalclassroom ||
 * JennTesoro || 11:46 || I would love to see this In the Classroom:"Twitter as a reflection tool for learning." @bhallowes #globalclassroom #mefinternationalschool ||
 * bhallowes || 11:47 || @WarwickLanguage My kids have simple dictionaries at each PC. Important to have access to spelling words. #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:47 || often great teaching with tech is hampered by #blocking and concerns that are disproportionate, have you experienced this? #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:48 || @bhallowes can they use spellcheck and online dictionary tools too? #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:48 || @WarwickLanguage Warwick in my school I am autonomous in the lab. No one else knows how things work. :-) #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:48 || @tashacowdy Hi Tasha. Yes we were in Building Bridges together last year. See you are still doing exciting things. #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:49 || Yes, they can. But that's another learning curve. We are moving from what they know. Second language learners. Not easy. #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:49 || @bhallowes that is what you call competitive advantage!#globalclassroom have the staff not got you teaching them yet? ||
 * tashacowdy || 11:50 || @PhoenixSchool @CliveSir I must tty edmodo. i am not familiar with it. Thnx for the tip : ) #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:51 || @WarwickLanguage They ask for help with administrative tasks but we don't have access to tech in classrooms. I am working #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:51 || Q4b Can you share your stories & advice for K-3 teachers interested in exploring the possibilities of global connections? ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:52 || #globalclassroom @CliveSir My K-3rds all have individual kidblogs now, although write with varying fluency. Getting comments so powerful. ||
 * CliveSir || 11:52 || Love that discussion! RT @tashacowdy: My chn had discussion about spelling mistakes on kidblog! http://t.co/Rq56SEUCuN #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:52 || @bhallowes as a mum I guess, happy kids not always behind screens but there is a real need to teach #digitalskills too #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:52 || @WarwickLanguage Take small steps at a time. In Edmodo just get them to write a response or do a poll to begin. #globalclassroom ||
 * KerryMuste || 11:53 || @WarwickLanguage I would check out @travellingrhinos :) #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:53 || RT @KerryMuste: @WarwickLanguage I would check out @travellingrhinos :) #globalclassroom ||
 * tashacowdy || 11:53 || @WarwickLanguage Im in an international school in japan. We are completely open. Strong dig cit focus from early on. #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:53 || @KerryMuste @travellingrhinos yes I love this project, great in so many ways #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:54 || @tashacowdy in my context I see this in our international students from Japan, they are so much more engaged in tech #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:54 || @WarwickLanguage We are waiting for our rhino. Due Monday. #globalclassroom @travellingrhinos ||
 * CliveSir || 11:54 || @PhoenixSchool I guess Yr3/4 is period of rapid improvement in fluency so wide range of abilities #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:54 || @WarwickLanguage My kids learning to use spellcheck and online spelling. Also have personal dictionaries like @bhallowes #globalclassroom ||
 * tashacowdy || 11:54 || @WarwickLanguage @bhallowes Important to find balance. In K we spend 5 -10 mins a day connectiong vis twitter, class blog #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:54 || RT @bhallowes: @WarwickLanguage We are waiting for our rhino. Due Monday. #globalclassroom @travellingrhinos >how exciting :) ||
 * bhallowes || 11:55 || @PhoenixSchool Definitely going to get them using online spellcheck. #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:56 || @tashacowdy @bhallowes this "little and often" approach works for me (in HE) a quick shared google doc, a few mins online #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:56 || RT @bhallowes: @PhoenixSchool Definitely going to get them using online spellcheck. #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:56 || @tashacowdy I only see each group of students for 45 to 60 minutes a week. #globalclassroom Working on ideas for classroom integration. ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:56 || @bhallowes @PhoenixSchool so much they can learn in setting the language options too #globalclassroom ||
 * tashacowdy || 11:56 || @WarwickLanguage Initially, we connected with many classes. Now connect with fewer, but go much deeper #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:57 || RT @tashacowdy: @WarwickLanguage Initially, we connected with many classes. Now connect with fewer, but go much deeper #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:57 || @tashacowdy You will like Edmodo. If you want someone 2 have a conversation with, let us know. My kids would love 2 connect.#globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:57 || The big issue is funding. Can anyone give tips on writing a funding proposal? LOL #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:57 || @tashacowdy I do hope you have a blog we can learn from #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:58 || Q5 What options are there for K-3 classrooms without reliable Internet connections to get involved in global projects? #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:58 || @bhallowes I am sure we can find a way to share this info #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 11:59 || only a minute or so left, many thanks all for your contributions #globalclassroom ||
 * tashacowdy || 11:59 || @WarwickLanguage Scaffolding a global learning community with 5 /5 year olds #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 12:00 || for internet connections I'm thinking of the potential of #dongles for #mobile devices #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 12:00 || Thanks everyone. It's always stimulating sharing ideas in our #globalclassroom. If only my colleagues would give Twitter a try. ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 12:01 || @tashacowdy @WarwickLanguage #globalclassroom Yes fewer is better in long run. Connecting is easy but making it more meaningful is harder. ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 12:01 || @bhallowes never give up! #globalclassroom sometimes things change when you least expect it #twitter ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 12:01 || RT @PhoenixSchool: @tashacowdy @WarwickLanguage #globalclassroom Yes fewer is better in long run. Connecting is easy but making it more mea... ||
 * CliveSir || 12:02 || Yup! RT @bhallowes: If only my colleagues would give Twitter a try. #globalclassroom ||
 * jasongraham99 || 12:02 || @WarwickLanguage A5 snail mail, tangible things are always good. Kids can touch and make conections #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 12:03 || many thanks all #globalclassroom don't foget to check the archives later for more info ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 12:03 || RT @jasongraham99: @WarwickLanguage A5 snail mail, tangible things are always good. Kids can touch and make conections #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 12:04 || @WarwickLanguage #globalclassroom Flat Stanlet type projects-great way to start. Travelling rhino project or @mgraffin's scrapbooks. ||
 * CliveSir || 12:05 || @WarwickLanguage Thank YOU! #globalclassroom archive will be here soon: http://t.co/7jizNkyrNz ||
 * JennTesoro || 12:06 || @WarwickLanguage thank you! Sharing piece: Mystery Skype - a MUST for the #globalclassroom http://t.co/UGXuWvxaIA RT @millerg6 #intledchat ||
 * tashacowdy || 12:06 || Kindergarten twitter experts http://t.co/1ZyhdqyCtJ #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 12:06 || @WarwickLanguage @bhallowes @tashacowdy @CliveSir and all.Thanks for a lovely way to begin the day.#globalclassroom ||
 * tashacowdy || 12:07 || Twitter sparks a writing inquiry http://t.co/wCJ05ktGB5 #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 12:09 || RT @JennTesoro: @WarwickLanguage thank you! Sharing piece: Mystery Skype - a MUST for the #globalclassroom http://t.co/UGXuWvxaIA ||
 * tashacowdy || 12:11 || Some great global Kindergarten projects on the #kinderchat website http://t.co/luMRDQv3sZ #globalclassroom ||
 * tashacowdy || 12:12 || #kinderchat is a great place for teachers to start building their own PLNs before connecting globally with their classes #globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 12:13 || RT @PhoenixSchool: @WarwickLanguage @bhallowes @tashacowdy @CliveSir and all.Thanks for a lovely way to begin the day.#globalclassroom ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 12:13 || RT @PhoenixSchool: @WarwickLanguage #globalclassroom Flat Stanlet type projects-great way to start. Travelling rhino project or @mgraffin's ||
 * WarwickLanguage || 12:13 || RT @CliveSir: @WarwickLanguage Thank YOU! #globalclassroom archive will be here soon: http://t.co/7jizNkyrNz ||
 * tashacowdy || 12:14 || MT @SarahHHK Great to see tech being integrated so naturally. Empowering the younger students is crucial. #globalclassroom ||
 * SarahHHK || 12:18 || RT @tashacowdy: Some great global Kindergarten projects on the #kinderchat website http://t.co/luMRDQv3sZ #globalclassroom ||