2012.07.16+Chat+3

=Archive of July's #GlobalClassroom Chat #3 - Monday July 16th, 2012 22:00 - 23:00 UTC= =Blogging as a Vehicle for Global Inquiry=

BST || For the next hour all my tweets will be dedicated to #globalclassroom chat. Please join us! #edchat ||
 * markjotter || 22:59
 * iEARNUSA || 22:59 || RT @markjotter: For the next hour all my tweets will be dedicated to #globalclassroom chat. Please join us! #edchat ||
 * PTPIPaige || 22:59 || RT @connectaschool: Can a classroom blog deepen your global citizenship inquiry? join #globalclassroom chat in 2 minutes. #sschat #langchat ||
 * hechternacht || 22:59 || RT @connectaschool: Can a classroom blog deepen your global citizenship inquiry? join #globalclassroom chat in 2 minutes. #sschat #langchat ||
 * markjotter || 23:00 || Welcome to #globalclassroom chat! Today's topic: The Benefits of Blogging to Enhance Your Global Inquiry Projects. http://t.co/tji4GB6u ||
 * markjotter || 23:00 || Please remember to use the #globalclassroom hashtag in your tweets in order to participate in the discussion. ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:00 || RT @markjotter: Welcome to #globalclassroom chat! Today's topic: The Benefits of Blogging to Enhance Your Global Inquiry Projects. http://t.co/tji4GB6u ||
 * markjotter || 23:01 || I'm @markjotter, your moderator. I'm currently CAO at @VIFprogram, where we help to make local schools global #globalclassroom ||
 * PTPIPaige || 23:01 || Hello, #globalclassroom chatters! I am excited to join you today. ||
 * markjotter || 23:01 || We also coordinate @Global_Schools Â a diverse network of teachers, principals, partners dedicated to global education #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:01 || I'm interested in hearing where everyone is from and what you teach! #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:02 || RT @PTPIPaige: Hello, #globalclassroom chatters! I am excited to join you today. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:02 || Hi Mark! Dave joining from iEARN @markjotter: I'm @markjotter, your moderator. @VIFprogram #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:02 || RT @markjotter: We also coordinate @Global_Schools Â a diverse network of teachers, principals, partners dedicated to global education #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:02 || Hi all! I teach 3rd grade in Pennsylvania and my students love to blog. ||
 * connectaschool || 23:02 || RT @markjotter: We also coordinate @Global_Schools Â a diverse network of teachers, principals, partners dedicated to global education #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:03 || Hello from Catlettsburg, Ky! I teach 6 -12 math, science, and Spanish. My Ss love to blog :) #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:03 || Thanks for joining in, everyone! OK, Q1: How can a classroom blog deepen your global citizenship inquiry? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:04 || Fantastic Q. @markjotter: OK, Q1: How can a classroom blog deepen your global citizenship inquiry? #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:04 || @markjotter plz explain "global citizenship inquiry". Thank you :) ||
 * hechternacht || 23:05 || #Kinderchat Benefits of Blogging to Deepen Global Citizenship on #globalclassroom chat right now ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:05 || We love to Skype w/other classes and our blog keeps the connections going after the video conference has ended. #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:05 || RT @hechternacht: #Kinderchat Benefits of Blogging to Deepen Global Citizenship on #globalclassroom chat right now ||
 * markjotter || 23:05 || @MicheleHarris3 What do you blog about with your Ss? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:05 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4: We love to Skype w/other classes and our blog keeps the connections going after the video conference has ended. #globalclassroom ||
 * GlobalTechEd || 23:06 || RT @markjotter: Welcome to #globalclassroom chat! Today's topic: The Benefits of Blogging to Enhance Your Global Inquiry Projects. http://t.co/tji4GB6u ||
 * connectaschool || 23:06 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4: We love to Skype w/other classes and our blog keeps the connections going after the video conference has ended. #globalclassroom ||
 * hechternacht || 23:06 || @iEARNUSA @markjotter Blogs provide space & ability to "talk in pictures" to help break language barrier #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:06 || @markjotter A class blog is such a beautiful way of sharing discoveries and connecting with a global audience. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:06 || RT @hechternacht: @iEARNUSA @markjotter Blogs provide space & ability to "talk in pictures" to help break language barrier #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:07 || RT @hechternacht: @iEARNUSA @markjotter Blogs provide space & ability to "talk in pictures" to help break language barrier #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:07 || RT @RentonL: @markjotter A class blog is such a beautiful way of sharing discoveries and connecting with a global audience. #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:07 || RT @RentonL: @markjotter A class blog is such a beautiful way of sharing discoveries and connecting with a global audience. #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:07 || @markjotter Things like how they feel about the addition of BYOD, school activities, and sometimes whatever they want. #globalclassroom ||
 * cybraryman1 || 23:07 || A1 Having people from all around the world comment on blog posts increases global citizenship. Like using #comments4kids #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:07 || RT @cybraryman1: A1 Having people from all around the world comment on blog posts increases global citizenship. Like using #comments4kids #globalclassroom ||
 * SheskeyS || 23:07 || Blogs keep the students engaged in learning. #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:07 || RT @cybraryman1: A1 Having people from all around the world comment on blog posts increases global citizenship. Like using #comments4kids #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:08 || @markjotter Right now, I have some Ss blogging about books they are reading for honors lit. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:08 || We take part in the Student Blogging Challenge to make international connections and teach the children about blogging. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:09 || @cybraryman1 The global comments can also enrich concepts being explored through sharing their experiences and knowledge. #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:09 || RT @cybraryman1: A1 Having people from all around the world comment on blog posts increases global citizenship.... #globalclassroom ||
 * SheskeyS || 23:09 || I have my 6th grade students blog about the books they're reading and then comment on each others posts. #globalclassroom ||
 * jabbacrombie || 23:09 || @markjotter My students are amazed at how many people their age write and publish online. It inspires them. #globalclassroom ||
 * jabbacrombie || 23:09 || RT @RentonL: @markjotter A class blog is such a beautiful way of sharing discoveries and connecting with a global audience. #globalclassroom ||
 * PTPIPaige || 23:09 || I think having an authentic audience for your findings is encouraging & fun for learners #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:10 || A class blog flattens the walls of your classroom & brings the world to your students. #globalclassroom ||
 * hechternacht || 23:10 || I recently found a wonderful #ece blog from Portugal- children are singing "Happy BDay" everyone knows song in any language #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:10 || RT @hechternacht: I recently found a wonderful #ece blog from Portugal- children are singing "Happy BDay" everyone knows song in any language #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:10 || RT @RentonL: A class blog flattens the walls of your classroom & brings the world to your students. #globalclassroom ||
 * SheskeyS || 23:10 || What is the "Student Blogging Challenge"? #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:10 || RT @jabbacrombie: @markjotter My students are amazed at how many people their age write and publish online. It inspires them. #globalclassroom ||
 * cybraryman1 || 23:10 || A1 Blogging can take the learning out of the classroom on a global scale and makes students aware of the flat classroom #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:10 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4: We take part in the Student Blogging Challenge to make international connections and teach the children about blogging. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:11 || My students are motivated to write better because they have an authentic audience. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:11 || RT @cybraryman1: A1 Blogging can take the learning out of the classroom on a global scale and makes students aware of the flat classroom #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:11 || Yes! Not isolated RT @PTPIPaige: I think having an authentic audience for your findings is encouraging & fun for learners #globalclassroom ||
 * Ron_Peck || 23:11 || RT @RentonL: A class blog flattens the walls of your classroom & brings the world to your students. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:11 || @PTPIPaige An authentic audience also brings the curriculum to life - engagement with experts in the field. #globalclassroom ||
 * kyteacher || 23:12 || RT @RentonL: A class blog flattens the walls of your classroom & brings the world to your students. #globalclassroom ||
 * PTPIPaige || 23:12 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4 My students are motivated to write better because they have an authentic audience. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:12 || Student Blogging challenge runs 2x a year - Sept. & March. One challenge a week for 10 weeks. http://t.co/Wfgok1Jw #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:13 || @MicheleHarris3: Lit is good approach to global citizenship inquiry. Universal themes in lit cross national borders, #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:13 || RT @kyteacher RT @RentonL: A class blog flattens the walls of your classroom & brings the world to your students. #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:13 || @hechternacht I love that! I'm probably tone-deaf in every language! #globalclassroom ||
 * theipodteacher || 23:13 || RT @RentonL: A class blog flattens the walls of your classroom & brings the world to your students. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:13 || Global Inquiry shared through blogging helps students 2 develop a sense of where they ARE in the world & make connections. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:14 || RT @markjotter: @hechternacht I love that! I'm probably tone-deaf in every language! #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:14 || RT @RentonL: Global Inquiry shared through blogging helps students 2 develop a sense of where they ARE in the world & make connections. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:14 || Blogging challenge teaches children to write better posts, leave quality comments, and play games to connect w/others #globalclassroom ||
 * hechternacht || 23:14 || @markjotter :D Great thing about #ece- kids are VERY forgiving of bad singing! #globalclassroom ||
 * MaryAnnReilly || 23:14 || @RentonL @iEARNUSA A blog can do this so long as the power of pull is in play. How do you attract readers is an impt ?. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:15 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4: Blogging challenge teaches children to write better posts, leave quality comments, and play games to connect w/others #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:15 || Wow, big group caught me by surprise! Awesome! I'll catch up in a second #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:15 || Blogging helps students to explore the curriculum in a personalized and meaningful way - deepens curric as lived. #globalclassroom ||
 * cybraryman1 || 23:16 || @MaryAnnReilly You can attract readers and commenters by using #comments4kids #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:16 || Ok, Q2: How will students write? Large group, small group, individually? #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:16 || Great video from @lindayollis that teaches students how to leave quality comments http://t.co/c0Ejc4kF #globalclassroom ||
 * SheskeyS || 23:16 || Where do you post links to your classroom blog? Are there "safe" sites? #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:16 || RT @RentonL: @PTPIPaige An authentic audience also brings the curriculum to life - engagement with experts in the field. #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:16 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4: Student Blogging challenge runs 2x a year - Sept. & March. One challenge a week for 10 weeks. http://t.co/Wfgok1Jw #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:17 || Q2: They can start out blogging in pairs until comfortable. Then move on to individual blogs. #globalclassroom ||
 * RossMannell || 23:17 || I prepared a post from a commenter's perspective to deal with the questions on the #globalclassroom chat & am now on http://t.co/JEjUDXw7 ||
 * lindayollis || 23:17 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4: Student Blogging challenge runs 2x a year - Sept. & March. One challenge a week for 10 weeks. http://t.co/Wfgok1Jw #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:17 || @MaryAnnReilly: Power of pull comes from trust, respect, meaningful mutual goal setting #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:17 || RT @RentonL: @PTPIPaige An authentic audience also brings the curriculum to life - engagement with experts in the field. #globalclassroom ||
 * rickmccleary || 23:18 || #globalclassroom Last year I started my year with paper blogging with students using sticky notes for comments, then quadblogging & challeng ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:18 || @SheskeyS The 100 word challenge http://t.co/BuqtsiNx #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:18 || @MicheleHarris3 Depends greatly on age too - sometimes takes a lot of large group work to get into "blog" mode more indep. #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:19 || @rickmccleary Great idea! Elementary? ||
 * cybraryman1 || 23:19 || @MrsSchmidtB4 Yes @lindayollis does a great job with her students. See: My Blog page: http://t.co/SVi1mx8y #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:19 || Student-facilitated or teacher-facilitated blogs for y'all? #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:19 || @markjotter @MaryAnnReilly @iEARNUSA That's HUGE! With practice, Ss develop a voice & work hard to "reel the reader in". #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:20 || @MicheleHarris3 Video from Alcott Elemen. in Chicago about writing & global connections w/peers http://t.co/4Gx601vs #globalclassroom ||
 * rickmccleary || 23:20 || #globalclassroom here is a youtube video on paper blogging http://t.co/dccAZXgc ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:20 || @RentonL Yeah, I can see that. My students are older. Middle school needed partners more so than high school. #globalclassroom ||
 * RossMannell || 23:20 || @MrsSchmidtB4 Was involved as a 2011 mentor to the http://t.co/wllGpxLK I also recommend you look this as way of sharing. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:20 || @RossMannell You are a "faithful" reader and supporter of student blogging, Ross! #globalclassroom #grateful :) ||
 * SwayGrantham || 23:20 || @markjotter mix of everything, I pair lower ability readers with highers to help afterall they may be better writers!! #globalclassroom ||
 * lindayollis || 23:21 || Flattening Classroom Walls " article I wrote w/ @kathleen_morris " #iste12 #globalclassroom http://t.co/V8R6OqPM ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:21 || RT @lindayollis: Flattening Classroom Walls " article I wrote w/ @kathleen_morris " #iste12 #globalclassroom http://t.co/V8R6OqPM ||
 * connectaschool || 23:21 || RT @lindayollis: Flattening Classroom Walls " article I wrote w/ @kathleen_morris " #iste12 #globalclassroom http://t.co/V8R6OqPM ||
 * SwayGrantham || 23:22 || @MaryAnnReilly attract readers on things like Twitter and offering rewards (house points) for chn/parents home access #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:22 || RT @SwayGrantham: @markjotter mix of everything, I pair lower ability readers with highers to help afterall they may be better writers!! #globalclassroom ||
 * RossMannell || 23:22 || @DeputyMitchell 's #QuadBlogging is also a great way to share and guarantee comments for students. #globalclassroom http://t.co/vC0ZzgBD ||
 * RentonL || 23:22 || @SheskeyS Mine is all housed through my school board - we piloted with "tons" of consent forms! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:22 || @RossMannell Yes, me 2. Met UK class through the challenge because she was mentor to my students. Now Quad blog buddy. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:23 || @MicheleHarris3 Yes - mine are Gr 3 ... so LOTS of modelling, group work ... then slowly releasing the "reigns". #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:23 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4: @RossMannell Yes, me 2. Met UK class through the challenge because she was mentor to my students. Now Quad blog buddy. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:24 || RT @RentonL: @SheskeyS Mine is all housed through my school board - we piloted with "tons" of consent forms! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:24 || @lindayollis Love how you are so good at getting the parents involved in leaving comments too! #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:24 || @RentonL I love to see elementary blogs. They are just adorable and seem to really enjoy it :) #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:24 || This is timely for me right now Q3: How do you keep up with all the comments left on your blog? #globalclassroom ||
 * rickmccleary || 23:24 || #globalclassroom Blogging is such a great way of having students write anything and with the possibility & encouragement of global feedback ||
 * RossMannell || 23:24 || @RentonL Thanks. I reap the benefits of being a small part of classes around the world. Was their life before blogging? :) #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:25 || :) @markjotter: This is timely for me right now Q3: How do you keep up with all the comments left on your blog? #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:25 || RT @RentonL: @SheskeyS Mine is all housed through my school board - we piloted with "tons" of consent forms! #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:25 || RT @rickmccleary: #globalclassroom Blogging is such a great way of having students write anything and with the possibility & encouragement of global feedback ||
 * markjotter || 23:25 || RT @RossMannell: @DeputyMitchell 's #QuadBlogging is also a great way to share and guarantee comments for students. #globalclassroom http://t.co/vC0ZzgBD ||
 * cybraryman1 || 23:25 || My Blogs page (has #quadblogging blog carnival sites, links to Student Blogs, Class Blogs....) http://t.co/SVi1mx8y #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:26 || @RossMannell Gosh ... this was my first year blogging with a class ... I won't ever look back - so much incred. learning! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:26 || RT @RentonL: @RossMannell Gosh ... this was my first year blogging with a class ... I won't ever look back - so much incred. learning! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:26 || RT @cybraryman1: My Blogs page (has #quadblogging blog carnival sites, links to Student Blogs, Class Blogs....) http://t.co/SVi1mx8y #globalclassroom ||
 * rickmccleary || 23:26 || #globalclassroom Check out this article it's great "Blogging is the new persuasive essay" http://t.co/PDSBzCia ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:27 || Quadblogging sounds interesting. Do high school classes participate, also or is it elementary? Sorry - new to it! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:27 || @iEARNUSA @markjotter Time is a huge issue. We dedicated our first 15 min each morning to counting "hits" & responding! #globalclassroom ||
 * lindayollis || 23:27 || #globalclassroom @MrsSchmidtB4 Thanks, Tina. Lots of emails, encouragement, & family blogging month events help! http://t.co/s2XqlbSs ||
 * markjotter || 23:28 || RT @rickmccleary: #globalclassroom Check out this article it's great "Blogging is the new persuasive essay" http://t.co/PDSBzCia ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:28 || Q3 - I just log in & moderate when email notification come but I only have one class #globalclassroom ||
 * RossMannell || 23:28 || Another way children can share is through the 100 Word Challenge. Team 100WC leave comments http://t.co/ZZelVlgf #100WC #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:28 || I am curious - how many people have a specific focus for their class blogs? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:29 || iEARN has critical mass that ensures all teachers & student posts get responses. How do classroom blogs ensure responses? #globalclassroom ||
 * AmyAntonio86 || 23:29 || RT @RentonL: A class blog flattens the walls of your classroom & brings the world to your students. #globalclassroom ||
 * YOLANDA_EGEA || 23:29 || RT @RentonL: Global Inquiry shared through blogging helps students 2 develop a sense of where they ARE in the world & make connections. #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:29 || RT @RossMannell: Another way children can share is through the 100 Word Challenge. Team 100WC leave comments http://t.co/ZZelVlgf #100WC #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:29 || @MicheleHarris3 I think any age level can Quadblog http://t.co/mnucOGra You can specify age level to work with #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:29 || RT @RossMannell: Another way children can share is through the 100 Word Challenge. Team 100WC leave comments http://t.co/ZZelVlgf #100WC #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:30 || @RentonL Are they most often subject specific or span the spectrum? #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:30 || @MrsSchmidtB4 Thank you :) #globalclassroom ||
 * YOLANDA_EGEA || 23:30 || Check out #globalclassroom ||
 * lindayollis || 23:30 || #globalclassroom Good to start small w/ a project, build confidence & experience " http://t.co/M0CbULBo ||
 * RentonL || 23:30 || @iEARNUSA I would tweet our new posts out every time we wrote one - that helped dev readership. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:30 || RT @RentonL: @iEARNUSA I would tweet our new posts out every time we wrote one - that helped dev readership. #globalclassroom ||
 * SwayGrantham || 23:31 || @RentonL @iEARNUSA @markjotter I use rotas and every opportunity: Registration, Guided Reading, Extension work and lessons #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:31 || RT @lindayollis: #globalclassroom Good to start small w/ a project, build confidence & experience " http://t.co/M0CbULBo ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:31 || @RentonL I mainly share photos and info about classwork and Skypes on class blog covering all subjects since self contained #globalclassroom ||
 * rickmccleary || 23:31 || @RentonL #globalclassroom Sometimes I issue the challenge but most of the time it's student selected. ||
 * RentonL || 23:31 || @MicheleHarris3 So true! <3 the way they begin 2 think as themselves as "bloggers" & say "hey, we should blog about that"! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:31 || @RentonL: Is Twitter a critical tool of successful classroom blogging? #globalclassroom ||
 * SwayGrantham || 23:32 || @RentonL @iEARNUSA That's something I spend a lot of time doing, any begging fellow teachers/family to have a look! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:32 || RT @SwayGrantham: @RentonL @iEARNUSA That's something I spend a lot of time doing, any begging fellow teachers/family to have a look! #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:32 || @RentonL @iEARNUSA Has anyone tried #comments4kids ?#globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:32 || @markjotter Mine was very focused - a Social Studies inquiry that "blew" into something magic 4 us. #globalclassroom ||
 * hechternacht || 23:32 || @RentonL @iEARNUSA we use twitter and blogging in tandem-blog when we can't fit in 140 characters #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:33 || Student blogs become a portfolio of work from the whole year. Besides writing, great place to showcase Web 2.0 projects #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:33 || RT @hechternacht: @RentonL @iEARNUSA we use twitter and blogging in tandem-blog when we can't fit in 140 characters #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:34 || RT @hechternacht: @RentonL @iEARNUSA we use twitter and blogging in tandem-blog when we can't fit in 140 characters #globalclassroom ||
 * lindayollis || 23:34 || @RentonL @iEARNUSA Great idea to tweet out new posts, use the #comments4kids hashtag. Great way to build readership #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:34 || @markjotter @cybraryman1 Does #comments4kids have critical mass to meet the needs of student bloggers worldwide? #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:34 || @iEARNUSA I think consistently responding 2 comments helps 2 ensure many return readers. We lrnd u post=u answer comments! #globalclassroom ||
 * RossMannell || 23:34 || @markjotter @RentonL @iEARNUSA #comments4kids is the way I find classes wanting comments. Introduced me to many classes #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:34 || RT @RentonL: @iEARNUSA I think consistently responding 2 comments helps 2 ensure many return readers. We lrnd u post=u answer comments! #globalclassroom ||
 * GeographyCarrie || 23:34 || RT @cybraryman1: A1 Having people from all around the world comment on blog posts increases global citizenship. Like using #comments4kids #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:34 || RT @RossMannell: @markjotter @RentonL @iEARNUSA #comments4kids is the way I find classes wanting comments. Introduced me to many classes #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:35 || Anyone involved in the Writer's Club? Something I'd like to try this year. http://t.co/6IUp9BxN #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:35 || @hechternacht @iEARNUSA Twitter isn't used in our classrooms ... yet ... may be an opportunity to "pilot" again! #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:35 || @iEARNUSA @cybraryman1 I haven't tried it but would love to pass it onto my teachers #globalclassroom ||
 * rickmccleary || 23:35 || @MrsSchmidtB4 #globalclassroom I fully agree. Great 4 parents to check on When I take Ss on trip I take picture&give it 2 them 4 their blog ||
 * lindayollis || 23:35 || @MrsSchmidtB4 @RentonL Same with me. I started a #366 class blog " brought in creative writing #globalclassroom http://t.co/myHcaSPi ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:36 || We obsess over students receiving responses. A real killer when a student's writing results in no response. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:36 || @markjotter @iEARNUSA I often tweeted a new post out with #comments4kids #globalclassroom - I think that's how we found @RossMannell :) ||
 * hechternacht || 23:36 || @RentonL @iEARNUSA #Kinderchat classrooms are going on three years of tweeting! Works really well. Those r our comments #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:36 || RT @RentonL: @markjotter @iEARNUSA I often tweeted a new post out with #comments4kids #globalclassroom - I think that's how we found @RossMannell :) ||
 * markjotter || 23:36 || @RentonL @hechternacht @iEARNUSA Do many folks have trouble with twitter being blocked? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:36 || RT @hechternacht: @RentonL @iEARNUSA #Kinderchat classrooms are going on three years of tweeting! Works really well. Those r our comments #globalclassroom ||
 * hechternacht || 23:37 || @iEARNUSA Is why I have yet to see function of indy students blogs IMHO #globalclassroom ||
 * RossMannell || 23:37 || @RentonL @iEARNUSA Seen many classes where ch'n are asked to finish posts with questions to engage readers & gain replies. #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:37 || RT @lindayollis: @MrsSchmidtB4 @RentonL Same with me. I started a #366 class blog " brought in creative writing #globalclassroom http://t.co/myHcaSPi ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:37 || @rickmccleary Yes! Parents and extended family love to see photos from the classroom. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:37 || RT @RossMannell: @RentonL @iEARNUSA Seen many classes where ch'n are asked to finish posts with questions to engage readers & gain replies. #globalclassroom ||
 * aClilToClimb || 23:37 || What's #globalclassroom? Not on the index...yet ;-) https://t.co/PXxx5sry ||
 * RentonL || 23:37 || @hechternacht @iEARNUSA I am SO jealous ... maybe THIS year! Fingers crossed! #globalclassroom ||
 * hechternacht || 23:38 || I can barely get comment son my own blog :D vs 16 students. Comments (IMO) aren't the point of blogging. #globalclassroom ||
 * SwayGrantham || 23:38 || @RentonL @hechternacht @iEARNUSA my chn tweet to reflect on their learning (not activities) to share with parents #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:38 || Add it! @aClilToClimb: What's #globalclassroom? Not on the index...yet ;-) http://t.co/AF5NoQi5 ||
 * connectaschool || 23:38 || RT @SwayGrantham: @RentonL @hechternacht @iEARNUSA my chn tweet to reflect on their learning (not activities) to share with parents #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:38 || @RossMannell @iEARNUSA Yes - we ended our posts with a question - gr8 way to "draw the reader in" & learn from reader 2 #globalclassroom ||
 * lindayollis || 23:38 || #globalclassroom @SwayGrantham @iEARNUSA @RentonL Try Family Blogging Month Great way to encourage family participation http://t.co/s2XqlbSs ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:38 || RT @hechternacht: I can barely get comment son my own blog :D vs 16 students. Comments (IMO) aren't the point of blogging. #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:39 || Loving the discussion! Q4: What other skills can students discover, beyond writing, while they blog? #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:39 || I found Clustr Map to be learning platform. Where is that dot from? How can we get more red dots on our map? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:39 || Do parents pressure any of you to have a classroom blog? Is it demanded now? #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:40 || ;-) '@hechternacht: I can barely get comment son my own blog :D #globalclassroom' ||
 * hechternacht || 23:40 || @rickmccleary @RentonL @iEARNUSA No need for a hashtag! We just follow classes so everyone is relevant #globalclassroom ||
 * RossMannell || 23:40 || @RentonL @iEARNUSA Another key is to encourage students to reply to any comments left so as to encourage commenting&visits. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:40 || @rickmccleary @hechternacht @iEARNUSA I didn't use a specific classroom hashtag but that is a great idea! #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:40 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4: I found Clustr Map to be learning platform. Where is that dot from? How can we get more red dots on our map? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:40 || RT @RossMannell: @RentonL @iEARNUSA Another key is to encourage students to reply to any comments left so as to encourage commenting&visits. #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 23:40 || @RossMannell @rentonl @iearnusa we try to make a comment, add some information as a way to begin commenting. #globalclassroom ||
 * amyahearn11 || 23:40 || @RentonL @iEARNUSA Great point! If students know a faraway audience will read their work, they feel accountable & inspired #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:40 || Great question! '@iEARNUSA: Do parents pressure any of you to have a classroom blog? Is it demanded now? #globalclassroom' ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:40 || Our seach for more hits lead to a dad leaving trivia questions on our blog from each city he traveled to for work. #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:40 || RT @amyahearn11: @RentonL @iEARNUSA Great point! If students know a faraway audience will read their work, they feel accountable & inspired #globalclassroom ||
 * lindayollis || 23:41 || @RentonL @iEARNUSA Consistent responding helps build meaningful relationships #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:41 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4: Our seach for more hits lead to a dad leaving trivia questions on our blog from each city he traveled to for work. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:41 || @markjotter Learning goes SO deep - we even did "tough" mental math adding up hits from last day and kept a tally. #globalclassroom ||
 * RossMannell || 23:41 || @RentonL @iEARNUSA The questions on posts certainly draw me in. I find my comments more involved when I see questions. #globalclassroom ||
 * millerg6 || 23:41 || @hechternacht @iEARNUSA #globalclassroom I like how my gr 6 teacher used Kidblog with her class. http://t.co/qz7O8KCu ||
 * lindayollis || 23:41 || #comments4kids is how my class connected with the great @RossMannell ! #globalclassroom :-) ||
 * markjotter || 23:42 || @millerg6 @hechternacht @iEARNUSA That's fantastic, Greg! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:42 || Anytime, anywhere learning is here, isn't it? Parents, teachers, students blogging, commenting during school, after, summer #globalclassroom ||
 * rickmccleary || 23:42 || @MrsSchmidtB4 #globalclassroom That's so neat when a family gets involved. Great idea! ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:42 || RT @millerg6: @hechternacht @iEARNUSA #globalclassroom I like how my gr 6 teacher used Kidblog with her class. http://t.co/qz7O8KCu ||
 * RentonL || 23:42 || @iEARNUSA @hechternacht We learned SO much through the comments left - they were a HUGE part of our blogging for us. #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:43 || this math teacher swoons! '@RentonL: we even did "tough" mental math adding up hits from last day and kept a tally. #globalclassroom' ||
 * SwayGrantham || 23:43 || @markjotter @iEARNUSA Not in the slightest, I have to pressure the parents to get them on board, viewing and commenting! #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 23:43 || @hechternacht yes and no . make comments to make connections that leads to more comments. To me rather like a circle. #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:43 || RT @iEARNUSA: Anytime, anywhere learning is here, isn't it? Parents, teachers, students blogging, commenting during school, after, summer #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:44 || You rock, Jerry! @cybraryman1 I have commented on student blogs from all parts of world. #globalclassroom ||
 * millerg6 || 23:44 || @markjotter Global/Environmental Awareness. #globalclassroom http://t.co/D2nqZi7e ||
 * RossMannell || 23:44 || @PhoenixSchool @rentonl @iearnusa Can be amazing the dialogue developed through comments.1 students & I exchanged about 12 #globalclassroom ||
 * hechternacht || 23:44 || Blogs feel so much more like private spaces to me- I struggle w wanting everyone in world to see vs a class twitter account #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:44 || RT @hechternacht: Blogs feel so much more like private spaces to me- I struggle w wanting everyone in world to see vs a class twitter account #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:44 || @SwayGrantham @iEARNUSA Are you making progress? #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:44 || @rickmccleary Was the Dad's idea. Sometimes get comments from extended family in other states and countries too. Way cool! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:44 || @markjotter Ss developed indiv interests HTML coding, signing out flag books 2 learn more about countries from flag counter #globalclassroom ||
 * amyahearn11 || 23:44 || @markjotter Blogging teaches students to curate content and cultivate a diverse and far-reaching audience for their work #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:44 || RT @hechternacht: Blogs feel so much more like private spaces to me- I struggle w wanting everyone in world to see vs a class twitter account #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:45 || @markjotter Woo HOO so fun to watch "how do we get from 1367 to 1575" and see them doing in their heads (Gr 3) #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:45 || RT @RentonL: @iEARNUSA @hechternacht We learned SO much through the comments left - they were a HUGE part of our blogging for us. #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:45 || Thanks! '@millerg6: @markjotter Global/Environmental Awareness. #globalclassroom http://t.co/Gw8NE24P' ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:45 || RT @rickmccleary: @MrsSchmidtB4 #globalclassroom That's so neat when a family gets involved. Great idea! ||
 * lindayollis || 23:45 || @hechternacht The comment section is where the blog can come to life-connections, adding relevant information #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:45 || RT @amyahearn11: @markjotter Blogging teaches students to curate content and cultivate a diverse and far-reaching audience for their work #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:45 || RT @amyahearn11: @markjotter Blogging teaches students to curate content and cultivate a diverse and far-reaching audience for their work #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:45 || RT @lindayollis: @hechternacht The comment section is where the blog can come to life-connections, adding relevant information #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:46 || @RossMannell @iEARNUSA I LOVED the way you would make us think, then we'd have to research 2 respond to you. LOVED that! #globalclassroom :) ||
 * markjotter || 23:46 || RT @lindayollis: @hechternacht The comment section is where the blog can come to life - connections, adding relevant information #globalclassroom ||
 * makeittreal || 23:46 || RT @iEARNUSA: Anytime, anywhere learning is here, isn't it? Parents, teachers, students blogging, commenting during school, after, summer #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:46 || @hechternacht But it is so exciting for the children when they know that someone else took the time to read their writing. #globalclassroom ||
 * hechternacht || 23:46 || @lindayollis but you have to censor so much when blog is public space for privacy vs a twitter account #globalclassroom ||
 * aClilToClimb || 23:46 || @iEARNUSA I'm not familiar with it. Index doc is open source #globalclassroom https://t.co/6JrOIPxb ||
 * millerg6 || 23:46 || #globalclassroom A classroom Twitter account, combined w/ Kidblog accounts & Skype has allowed my gr 4-6 students 2 make global connections. ||
 * millerg6 || 23:47 || RT @amyahearn11: @markjotter Blogging teaches students to curate content and cultivate a diverse and far-reaching audience for their work #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:47 || OK, the big one Q5: How do you fit everything else into your day in order to meet other curricular demands? #globalclassroom ||
 * hechternacht || 23:47 || @MrsSchmidtB4 I simplify and use a twitter account for that #globalclassroom ||
 * RossMannell || 23:47 || @hechternacht as in any online encounter, there needs to be groundwork so children are aware of safety.I understand caution #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:48 || Hope #globalclassroom crowd here today all present at @globaledcon #globaled12 this Nov. Great insights to share. ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:48 || RT @millerg6: #globalclassroom A classroom Twitter account, combined w/ Kidblog accounts & Skype has allowed my gr 4-6 students 2 make global connections. ||
 * RossMannell || 23:48 || @RentonL @iEARNUSA I never know when an encounter will set me off on long comments. Something clicks & my mind races. #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:48 || RT @millerg6: #globalclassroom A classroom Twitter account, combined w/ Kidblog accounts & Skype has allowed my gr 4-6 students 2 make global connections. ||
 * hechternacht || 23:48 || @RossMannell but when I covet comments, visibility, I start moving away from putting stuff I want up on blog-videos, etc #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:48 || RT @iEARNUSA: Hope #globalclassroom crowd here today all present at @globaledcon #globaled12 this Nov. Great insights to share. ||
 * SwayGrantham || 23:48 || @markjotter @iEARNUSA yes the children get points depending who comments or if they log on at home! #globalclassroom ||
 * lindayollis || 23:48 || Here are some blog examples that are not just about writing: http://t.co/WYOgTVUP #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:49 || @RossMannell @iEARNUSA I completely agree - that is how the "global connections" are made and the learning deepened. #globalclassroom ||
 * hechternacht || 23:49 || @PhoenixSchool @lindayollis use twitter for connections #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:49 || RT @RentonL: @RossMannell @iEARNUSA I LOVED the way you would make us think, then we'd have to research 2 respond to you. LOVED that! #globalclassroom :) ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:49 || RT @RossMannell: @RentonL @iEARNUSA I never know when an encounter will set me off on long comments. Something clicks & my mind races. #globalclassroom ||
 * RossMannell || 23:50 || @millerg6 Excellent point... Twitter, blogs and Skype can really open up the world for a class. #globalclassroom ||
 * cybraryman1 || 23:50 || I am very impressed with The Global Classroom Project http://t.co/0CmdFtcQ by @frazierde @mgraffin #globalclassroom ||
 * rickmccleary || 23:50 || @markjotter #globalclassroom Blogging is so extensive & important that u can build social studies, science, music& other subjects around it. ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:50 || +1 @cybraryman1: I am very impressed with The Global Classroom Project http://t.co/QDI2YkCg by @frazierde @mgraffin #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:50 || RT @cybraryman1: I am very impressed with The Global Classroom Project http://t.co/0CmdFtcQ by @frazierde @mgraffin #globalclassroom ||
 * lindayollis || 23:50 || @hechternacht I moderate every comment that is published. #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:50 || RT @cybraryman1: I am very impressed with The Global Classroom Project http://t.co/0CmdFtcQ by @frazierde @mgraffin #globalclassroom ||
 * RafranzDavis || 23:50 || RT @cybraryman1: I am very impressed with The Global Classroom Project http://t.co/0CmdFtcQ by @frazierde @mgraffin #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:50 || Do parents ever help moderate? @lindayollis: @hechternacht I moderate every comment that is published. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:51 || @RossMannell @hechternacht Our blog was fully moderated, huge numbers of consent forms signed. Kids did not blog on own. #globalclassroom ||
 * amyahearn11 || 23:51 || @iEARNUSA Right! Blogs are dynamic but students need intrinsic hook and self-motivation to sustain interest through summer #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 23:51 || RT @lindayollis: Here are some blog examples that are not just about writing: http://t.co/WYOgTVUP #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:51 || RT @amyahearn11: @iEARNUSA Right! Blogs are dynamic but students need intrinsic hook and self-motivation to sustain interest through summer #globalclassroom ||
 * millerg6 || 23:51 || #globalclassroom A5. This requires a shift in thinking about how outcomes r met. Blogging can b a form of effective & authentic literacy. ||
 * markjotter || 23:51 || @rickmccleary but any tips or advice? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:51 || RT @millerg6: #globalclassroom A5. This requires a shift in thinking about how outcomes r met. Blogging can b a form of effective & authentic literacy. ||
 * RentonL || 23:51 || @RossMannell @iEARNUSA That was the beauty - true "global connection" true flattening of classroom walls! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:51 || RT @RentonL: @RossMannell @iEARNUSA That was the beauty - true "global connection" true flattening of classroom walls! #globalclassroom ||
 * lindayollis || 23:51 || RT @RentonL: @iEARNUSA @hechternacht We learned SO much through the comments left - they were a HUGE part of our blogging for us. #globalclassroom ||
 * amyahearn11 || 23:51 || RT @iEARNUSA: Hope #globalclassroom crowd here today all present at @globaledcon #globaled12 this Nov. Great insights to share. ||
 * connectaschool || 23:52 || RT @RentonL: @RossMannell @iEARNUSA That was the beauty - true "global connection" true flattening of classroom walls! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:52 || I use Edublog for class blog and Kidblog for student blogs (easy moderation) - grade 3 #globalclassroom ||
 * hechternacht || 23:52 || @millerg6 My kids know "you go somewhere else when you click on words that are different colors" #globalclassroom ||
 * Edu_Trends || 23:52 || #globalclassroom A5. http://t.co/V8zoue8g This requires a shift in thinking about how outcomes r met. Blogging can b a for... ||
 * millerg6 || 23:52 || @RossMannell Yes, connect with Twitter, then interact for learning through blogging, Skype, email, etc. #globalclassroom ||
 * RossMannell || 23:52 || @hechternacht You could create a more private class blog where at 1st only approved subscribers can comment, e.g. parents. #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:52 || RT @iEARNUSA: Hope #globalclassroom crowd here today all present at @globaledcon #globaled12 this Nov. Great insights to share. ||
 * RentonL || 23:53 || @millerg6 Our blog was Social Studies base - so we wove literacy, math, even science into it often! #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:53 || @amyahearn11 @iEARNUSA Any great 'hooks' you'd like to share? We've been using Kiva recently to get the ball rolling #globalclassroom ||
 * millerg6 || 23:53 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4: I use Edublog for class blog and Kidblog for student blogs (easy moderation) - grade 3 #globalclassroom ||
 * hechternacht || 23:54 || @RossMannell Yes- I have class blog! Though I like it quiet vs out there gung ho comment, view obsessing :D #globalclassroom ||
 * amyahearn11 || 23:54 || @iEARNUSA @lindayollis @hechternacht parents who travel submit guest blog--neat way to bring geographic scope even wider. #globalclassroom ||
 * lindayollis || 23:54 || @hechternacht Our class Twitter is just for us" blog is public" lead to some fab #globalclassroom relationships! http://t.co/jh1Y6XIv ||
 * millerg6 || 23:55 || @hechternacht And I bet engagement is at its best when involved in this type of activity. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:55 || @markjotter @amyahearn11 Skype & Twitter have had huge impact on #globalclassroom collaboration is such a short time. Stunning. ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:55 || RT @amyahearn11: @iEARNUSA @lindayollis @hechternacht parents who travel submit guest blog--neat way to bring geographic scope even wider. #globalclassroom ||
 * millerg6 || 23:55 || @RentonL Awesome! Have you tried a Mystery Skype? #globalclassroom ||
 * rickmccleary || 23:55 || @markjotter #globalclassroom I use blogging as a reflective journal that students can utilize in all subjects and contemplate next steps ||
 * hechternacht || 23:56 || @amyahearn11 @iEARNUSA @lindayollis Thats what I like-parents can see, contribute, feel part of class. Gives a new view! #globalclassroom ||
 * millerg6 || 23:56 || RT @lindayollis: @hechternacht Our class Twitter is just for us" blog is public" lead to some fab #globalclassroom relationships! http://t.co/jh1Y6XIv ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:56 || @millerg6 Yes, we love to do Mystery Skypes! #globalclassroom ||
 * amyahearn11 || 23:56 || @markjotter @iearnusa Kiva is great! Following current events in Int'l news is a great 'hook' too. Keeps things timely #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:56 || Thanks! '@hechternacht: @markjotter #Kinderchat calls it #skypeplay created by @learningmurd We jump into classrooms #globalclassroom' ||
 * RentonL || 23:57 || @millerg6 No - haven't done that - we were so focused on our work helping 2 build a library in Peru & Skyping with the NGOs #globalclassroom ||
 * lindayollis || 23:57 || #globalclassroom @amyahearn11 @iEARNUSA @hechternacht Had a grandfather run a guest series from Italy! Where's Nonno? http://t.co/z1SI4k1d ||
 * RossMannell || 23:57 || @amyahearn11 @iEARNUSA @hechternacht Have visited many posts sharing adventures, many from @lindayollis students #globalclassroom ||
 * hechternacht || 23:57 || @markjotter #Kinderchat calls it #skypeplay created by @learningmurd We jump into classrooms #globalclassroom ||
 * lindayollis || 23:57 || RT @hechternacht: @amyahearn11 @iEARNUSA @lindayollis Thats what I like-parents can see, contribute, feel part of class. Gives a new view! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:57 || @millerg6 So many things I want to try - time is always such an issue! Loved having a "focus" for blogging, though. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:58 || Fun! @lindayollis: #globalclassroom Had a grandfather run a guest series from Italy! Where's Nonno? http://t.co/0VvlAODO ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:58 || @markjotter @millerg6 Our class blog is a way to keep connections w/classes going after Mystery Skype has ended #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:58 || RT @hechternacht: @markjotter #Kinderchat calls it #skypeplay created by @learningmurd We jump into classrooms #globalclassroom ||
 * ShellTerrell || 23:58 || RT @cybraryman1: I am very impressed with The Global Classroom Project http://t.co/0CmdFtcQ by @frazierde @mgraffin #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:58 || Thanks! '@hechternacht: @markjotter #Kinderchat calls it #skypeplay created by @learningmurd We jump into classrooms #globalclassroom' ||
 * RossMannell || 23:58 || @markjotter @millerg6 @RentonL Almost forgot about Mystery Skype. Great as classes try to guess the other location first. #globalclassroom ||
 * lindayollis || 23:59 || RT @RossMannell: @millerg6 Excellent point... Twitter, blogs and Skype can really open up the world for a class. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 23:59 || @MrsSchmidtB4 @markjotter @millerg6 I love that blogging is such a wonderful way for parents 2 feel connected to learning 2 #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:59 || Thank you everyone. Wow, what a chat! Thanks @markjotter for getting us rolling ... #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:59 || RT @RentonL: @MrsSchmidtB4 @markjotter @millerg6 I love that blogging is such a wonderful way for parents 2 feel connected to learning 2 #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:59 || New Mystery skype contact list I just discoverd on Twitter https://t.co/HHnYcKnf #globalclassroom ||
 * maizie || 23:59 || RT @cybraryman1: I am very impressed with The Global Classroom Project http://t.co/0CmdFtcQ by @frazierde @mgraffin #globalclassroom ||
 * amyahearn11 || 00:00 || @iEARNUSA @markjotter true! Skype is powerful tool. Hopefully Internet connectivity improves so more int'l classes join #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 00:00 || RT @hechternacht: @amyahearn11 @iEARNUSA @lindayollis Thats what I like-parents can see, contribute, feel part of class. Gives a new view! #globalclassroom ||
 * hechternacht || 00:00 || @markjotter @connectaschool #Kinderchat #skypeplay is focused on developing 2:2 student relationships #globalclassroom ||
 * RossMannell || 00:00 || @MrsSchmidtB4 @markjotter @millerg6 Good use for Mystery Skype. New links and friendships through cyberspace. :) #globalclassroom ||
 * rickmccleary || 00:00 || @MrsSchmidtB4 #globalclassroom Thanks that's a great reference! ||
 * markjotter || 00:01 || @iEARNUSA I know! I can't believe our time is up - I will hang out for a while with my 3yr old. Thanks for a great #globalclassroom chat! ||
 * hechternacht || 00:01 || @iEARNUSA @markjotter Thank you for a great chat!! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 00:01 || RT @Renton: I love that blogging is such a wonderful way for parents 2 feel connected to learning 2 #globalclassroom ||
 * millerg6 || 00:01 || Shared story writing is another fun learning activity. Here is one we did w/ a class in Michigan: http://t.co/TGNMXLpt #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 00:01 || @iEARNUSA @markjotter Thank you, everyone! I LOVE these chats! Walk away with GREAT ideas every time! #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 00:01 || Thanks, everyone! Really enjoyed exploring class blogs to enrich global inquiry! Great discussion today.. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 00:01 || RT @markjotter: Thanks, everyone! Really enjoyed exploring class blogs to enrich global inquiry! Great discussion today.. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 00:01 || RT @RentonL: @iEARNUSA @markjotter Thank you, everyone! I LOVE these chats! Walk away with GREAT ideas every time! #globalclassroom ||
 * amyahearn11 || 00:01 || RT @millerg6: #globalclassroom A5. This requires a shift in thinking about how outcomes r met. Blogging can b a form of effective & authentic literacy. ||
 * connectaschool || 00:01 || RT @RentonL: @iEARNUSA @markjotter Thank you, everyone! I LOVE these chats! Walk away with GREAT ideas every time! #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 00:01 || Thanks to each of you for participating in tonight's chat! #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 00:02 || It will be archived here: http://t.co/nft5kOfh in a day or so #globalclassroom ||
 * amyahearn11 || 00:02 || RT @markjotter: Thanks, everyone! Really enjoyed exploring class blogs to enrich global inquiry! Great discussion today.. #globalclassroom ||
 * lindayollis || 00:02 || Students earn own blogs thru participation"parent become admins of blogs" "@iEARNUSA @hechternacht http://t.co/GvpfdMNb #globalclassroom ||
 * millerg6 || 00:02 || @RentonL @MrsSchmidtB4 @markjotter Agreed. We ask parents 2 comment on their child's posts. Had station at P/T conferences. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 00:02 || Thanks all! We should remember to comment on the class blogs of other memebers within globalclassroom #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 00:03 || RT @millerg6: #globalclassroom A5. This requires a shift in thinking about how outcomes r met. Blogging can b a form of effective & authentic literacy. ||
 * RentonL || 00:03 || @millerg6 @MrsSchmidtB4 @markjotter That is a GREAT idea - it took us a while to get a lot of comments from parents. #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 00:03 || @MrsSchmidtB4 Great idea! #globalclassroom ||
 * amyahearn11 || 00:03 || Good resource on global blogs! "@markjotter: It will be archived here: http://t.co/Fmt8hD8W in a day or so #globalclassroom” cc: @TGC_IREX ||
 * rickmccleary || 00:05 || #globalclassroom Thanks everyone! I really enjoyed my first Globalclassroom chat. Terrific ideas & more contacts 4 my PLN Thanks again :) ||
 * Elias213 || 00:05 || #MulticulturalMoments MT @millerg6 #globalclassroom Class #Twitter &Kidblog accounts+@Skype lets my gr 4-6 students make #global connections ||
 * nicoladarling78 || 00:05 || @RossMannell @markjotter @millerg6 @RentonL looking forward to a mystery skype with new #quadblogging buddies in Sept #globalclassroom ||
 * missmac100 || 00:05 || RT @cybraryman1: I am very impressed with The Global Classroom Project http://t.co/0CmdFtcQ by @frazierde @mgraffin #globalclassroom ||
 * pattymcn || 00:06 || RT @hechternacht: @connectaschool #Kinderchat #skypeplay is focused on developing 2:2 student relationships #globalclassroom #Kinderchat ||
 * RossMannell || 00:06 || Updating post from a commenter's perspective to deal with the questions on the #globalclassroom chat http://t.co/CsJ7UefJ ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 00:06 || #globalclassroom so glad I stumbled across this tonight Great ideas. Thanks. #globalclassroom ||
 * lindayollis || 00:06 || Thanks for a wonderful session, everyone! #globalclassroom Have a great day! :-) ||
 * markjotter || 00:06 || @rickmccleary Thanks for taking part! #globalclassroom ||
 * lindayollis || 00:06 || RT @PhoenixSchool: #globalclassroom so glad I stumbled across this tonight Great ideas. Thanks. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 00:06 || @millerg6 Nice story writing idea! What platform did you use to do it? #globalclassroom ||
 * nicoladarling78 || 00:07 || @MrsSchmidtB4 oooo thank you! That looks like a great idea #globalclassroom ||
 * millerg6 || 00:07 || Thanks #globalclassroom. Same time every week? ||
 * millerg6 || 00:08 || @MrsSchmidtB4 Started with Google Docs but had issues w/ images,so then just emailed Word document back & forth. #globalclassroom (cont) ||
 * lindayollis || 00:09 || Audio book from a fun #globalclassroom creative writing project! http://t.co/xikQhptN ||
 * Mssas_2000 || 00:09 || I see that the proposal deadline for the iEARN Global Yth Summit is fast approaching. Anyone nudging students? #globalclassroom #globaled12 ||
 * markjotter || 00:09 || @millerg6 Twice a month at this time, I believe. #globalclassroom ||
 * surfthinker || 00:09 || RT @lindayollis: Here are some blog examples that are not just about writing: http://t.co/WYOgTVUP #globalclassroom ||
 * millerg6 || 00:10 || @MrsSchmidtB4 Before doing that project we met via Twitter, then students interacted with Kidblog, Skype, then email. #globalclassroom ||
 * SwayGrantham || 00:12 || Comments on our blog are always greatly appreciated, in the process of moving it to here http://t.co/wOHnMSke bit empty atm #globalclassroom ||
 * millerg6 || 00:16 || @MrsSchmidtB4 Yes, and our connection will last. We plan to continue working together next year. Possibilities are endless. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 00:20 || @MrsSchmidtB4 That would be fun! #globalclassroom :) ||
 * RentonL || 00:21 || @millerg6 Sadly, #globalclassroom chat happen once a month! This is such a great way to connect! :) ||