2012.06.18+Chat+3

=Archive of June #GlobalClassroom Chat #3 - Monday June 18th, 2012 22:00 - 23:00 UTC= =Building partnerships with schools in developing countries=


 * danielle6849 || 22:58 || #globalclassroom Chat in 2 minutes! Topic: Building collaborations with developing countries. #njed #globaled ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 22:59 || RT @danielle6849: #globalclassroom Chat in 2 minutes! Topic: Building collaborations with developing countries. #globaled #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:00 || Good Evening #globalclassroom! Please take a minute to introduce yourselves and tell where you are from. ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:01 || Hello from Catlettsburg, Kentucky, USA :) #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:01 || Hello Kentucky! I just adopted a kitten from you all.  ;)  #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:02 || @danielle6849 aww, sweet! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:02 || RT @danielle6849: #globalclassroom Chat in 2 minutes! Topic: Building collaborations with developing countries. #njed #globaled ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:02 || She is. We named her Katniss Everdeen.  #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:03 || Dave from San Francisco joining #globalclassroom Chat for the next hour! Great topic. #globaled ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:04 || @danielle6849 oh! My daughters and students LOVE those books and the movie! Our English tchr did a middle sch study. #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:04 || Hello Dave! Nice to meet you. #globalclassroom   Let's just give a minute or two for everyone to get here. ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:04 || I love those books and the movie! Haha. My kids didn't want that name.  #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:04 || RT @iEARNUSA: Dave from San Francisco joining #globalclassroom Chat for the next hour! Great topic. #globaled12 #pblworld #edchat ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:05 || @danielle6849 I still need to read the last 2 books in the series. Loved the first :) #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:05 || Q1: How can we connect with and build collaborative partnerships with schools in developing countries?  #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:06 || RT @danielle6849: Q1: How can we connect with and build collaborative partnerships with schools in developing countries?  #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:06 || RT @danielle6849: Q1: How can we connect with and build collaborative partnerships with schools in developing countries?  #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:06 || Has anyone tried? I have worked with Sudan and Ghana on a few occasions.  #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:07 || Love to hear more about Sudan! @danielle6849: Has anyone tried?  I have worked with Sudan and Ghana on a few occasions.  #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:08 || It was last year. Neither one worked out well.  One or two correspondences and then nothing.  I think Tech is an issue. #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:08 || The kids were great though (a little inappropriate at times?) but funny! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:09 || Critical mass is hard to achieve sometimes @danielle6849: One or two correspondences and then nothing. #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:09 || I also worked with Chile this year. (is that considered developing?) which went better than Africa. #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:10 || @iEARNUSA That's true. #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:10 || A1: Talking to missionaries we might know in those countries could be a good place to start. They could be our contact. #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:11 || Q2: How can we collaborate with schools which don't have electricity or an internet connections? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:13 || A1: We've enjoyed partnerships with Rotary, Peace Corps, Sister Cities and Fulbright. Excellent places to start #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:14 || My favorite topic! @danielle6849: Q2: How can we collaborate with schools which don't have electricity or internet access? #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:14 || What tools did you use? Was tech or tools an issue?  #globalclassroom @iearnusa ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:14 || A2: How about snail mail? Send each other uncomplicated labs and/or recipes. Try them out, send pics and feedback. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:15 || Kites, Teddy Bears, murals, crayons.. @danielle6849: What tools did you use? Was tech or tools an issue?  #globalclassroom @iearnusa ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:15 || @iEARNUSA So you sent them through the mail?  Any tech use at all?  #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:16 || Great ideas! RT @iEARNUSA: A1: Weve enjoyed partnerships with Rotary, Peace Corps, Sister Cities and Fulbright. #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:17 || @MicheleHarris3 @iearnusa What do you mean by peace corps? Did you use them to send messages?  The volunteers?  #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:17 || @danielle6849 @MicheleHarris3 Cultural Boxes are a great start  http://t.co/kPkdnFKR  #globalclassroom ||
 * markjotter || 23:17 || RT @GCPorganisers: Final June #globalclassroom chat @ 8PM EST (New York) - Tonight! This is 8AM Tuesday in Sydney http://t.co/klTBg7sa ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:18 || Follow-up using tech, but keep "texpectations" low @danielle6849: So you sent them through the mail? Any tech use at all?  #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:18 || That is a GREAT idea. Do you discourage using edible products?  #globalclassroom @iearnusa ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:19 || Awesome! Thanks :) RT @iEARNUSA: @danielle6849 @MicheleHarris3 Cultural Boxes are a great start  http://t.co/f1IMOsJi  #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:19 || I just think of how much food represents our cultures. Recipes would work too.  #globalclassroom #IEARNUSA ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:19 || Chocolate = own universal language @danielle6849: That is a GREAT idea. Do you discourage using edible products? #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:20 || Mmmmm....chocolate. I'd like to work with Switzerland or Germany on that project!  #globalclassroom @iearnusa ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:20 || @danielle6849 We exchanged recipes w/Poland. I graded as chemistry, she as English.  Then, we skyped.  Great project :) #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:21 || @danielle6849 haha! We exchanged chocolate w/Germany.  LOTS of great chocolate :) #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:21 || @MicheleHarris3 How did you work out Skype with time zones? I've only had successful Skypes within the USA.  #globalclassroom. ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:22 || Many Peace Corps volunteers are English teachers, during & after their programs they support #globalclassroom @danielle6849:@MicheleHarris3 ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:22 || RT @MicheleHarris3: @danielle6849 haha! We exchanged chocolate w/Germany.  LOTS of great chocolate :) #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:22 || @iEARNUSA I know! I teach English, and I did Americorps., that's why I was curious.  #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:22 || @danielle6849 For us it was 8:30 am, for them it was 2:30 pm. #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:23 || @MicheleHarris3 That's nice. I've tried so many times to find a common time, but it was near impossible.  #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:23 || @danielle6849 World Wise Schools is a place to start http://t.co/BDwPkDwC #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:23 || RT @iEARNUSA: @danielle6849 World Wise Schools is a place to start http://t.co/dRJ5Ix7e #globalclassroom Awesome! ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:23 || Hi! Joining in a bit late to the chat!   #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:24 || RT @danielle6849: RT @iEARNUSA: @danielle6849 World Wise Schools is a place to start http://t.co/dRJ5Ix7e #globalclassroom Awesome! ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:24 || @danielle6849 Yeah, it can be difficult.... #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:24 || @MrsSchmidtB4 Welcome! #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:25 || Q3: How can we identify or tap into the hidden potential of schools in developing countries? #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:26 || We exchanged native stuffed animals with a school in New Zealand. Each child took him home and wrote about what they did. #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:26 || @MrsSchmidtB4 Great idea. What age group?  Like a Flat Stanley?  #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:27 || We used a blog to share stories but stories could be mailed back if limited technology available. #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:27 || @MrsSchmidtB4 The exchange of native stuffed animals is a great idea! What grade did this? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:27 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4: We used a blog to share stories but stories could be mailed back if limited technology available. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:27 || RT @MicheleHarris3: @MrsSchmidtB4 The exchange of native stuffed animals is a great idea! What grade did this? #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:27 || @MrsSchmidtB4 I like how you mixed the tangible with the intangible. What did your class send to represent?  #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:27 || 3rd grade..We also included photos of our area #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:27 || RT @danielle6849: Q3: How can we identify or tap into the hidden potential of schools in developing countries? #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:28 || @MrsSchmidtB4 Did the kids love it? #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:29 || A3: I think we have to just start w/a contact from the school. We have one w/school in Zimbabwa. He teaches us abt the sch #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:29 || A key to success. @danielle6849: @MrsSchmidtB4 I like how you mixed the tangible with the intangible. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:29 || We sent a chipmunk and they sent us a fantail bird..it was fun for all! ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:30 || http://t.co/Gsesg9QF and http://t.co/qHVyUYI4 #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:30 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4: http://t.co/Gsesg9QF and http://t.co/qHVyUYI4 #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:30 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4: We sent a chipmunk and they sent us a fantail bird..it was fun for all! ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 23:31 || Hello! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 23:31 || Join me for a #globalclassroom TweetChat in progess at: http://t.co/jjTye5qj #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:31 || @MrsMorgansClass Hi! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:31 || @MrsMorgansClass Hi! #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:31 || @MrsSchmidtB4 This is fantastic! Great idea! #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:31 || @MrsSchmidtB4 That is the cutest project! I'll have to pass it on to our elem teachers :) #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:32 || We did some animotos that show mixing tech w/hands-on global collab, like Daffodil and Tulips http://t.co/PTNWjaLO #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:32 || Q4: Think we covered this: Examples of real educational projects teachers can join that don't require internet: #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:33 || Thanks! Got idea from Miss W when she traveled from Tasmania to USA with Davo http://t.co/H2VyKjLk #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:34 || Has anyone actually used snail mail for the correspondence? Did kids lose interest?  #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:34 || @MrsSchmidtB4 Great idea. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 23:34 || I exchange cupcake cards with a class in Ireland after reading "If You give a Cat a Cupcake". #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:35 || Talking Kites is a "universal" project, too. Even if you have no wind, you use balloons! http://t.co/OzlXEudF #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:35 || @danielle6849 My Ss had been working w/Honduras. We made them Flat Stanleys and snail mailed. Skyped when received. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 23:35 || @danielle6849 It is very exciting to get an envelope addressed to the class with a postmark from a different place. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:35 || We use to have snail mail pen pals in a different state up until a few years ago. Kids still like getting mail. #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:36 || @MrsSchmidtB4 I would imagine the younger ones especially. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 23:36 || After sharing our MLK readers theater w/a class in Maine they sent us other scripts and "Maine" pencils. Very exciting! #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:37 || My toughest students still get excited when they open their email and have a few in their inbox. #Awesome! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:37 || Projects by Jen does a Holiday card exchange every yearhttp://www.projectsbyjen.com/calendar.htm. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 23:37 || Having something tangible to share as a result of collaborating is very powerful. #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:38 || @MrsMorgansClass @MrsSchmidtB4 Great idea! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:38 || For the little ones, try starting w/their names. Simple, meaningful lo-tech, no-tech #globalclassroom project http://t.co/8wzDx7g0 ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:38 || RT @MrsMorgansClass: Having something tangible to share as a result of collaborating is very powerful. #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:38 || @MrsMorgansClass I agree. I always have a map with pins on the bulletin board, plus post student emails. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:38 || +1 @MrsSchmidtB4: RT @MrsMorgansClass: Having something tangible to share as a result of collaborating is very powerful. #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:39 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4: RT @MrsMorgansClass: Having something tangible to share as a result of collaborating is very powerful. #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:39 || memories+learning=win RT @MrsMorgansClass:Having something tangible to share as a result of collaborating is very powerful #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 23:39 || @danielle6849 I talked my principal into allowing me to keep our map up. I plan to continue with most of the same contacts. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsSchmidtB4 || 23:40 || @iEARNUSA That name projects looks like fun! #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:40 || @MrsSchmidtB4 To make it "tangibble" #globalclassroom.  We also send a movie to our epals: http://t.co/LJW9P7b1 ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 23:40 || Right on! @MicheleHarris3 memories+learning=win #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:41 || @MrsMorgansClass I've worked several times with one teacher from Romania and another from Spain.Good to know your contact. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 23:41 || @danielle6849 Awesome! #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:43 || T5: The critical role of @IEARN network in facilitating global access to schools and partners in developing countries. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:43 || And, yes, all these projects meet #CommonCore standards. E.g. Teddy Bear: http://t.co/H0rFsGWB #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:43 || @iEARNUSA What standards do you use? #globalclassroom  We are writing #ccss curriculum right now. ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:45 || We work with awesome .@BIEPBL and US teachers, who write our #ccss integration plans @danielle6849 #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 23:45 || The #globalclassroom momento project is a traveling "tangible" #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:45 || RT @MrsMorgansClass: The #globalclassroom momento project is a traveling "tangible" #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:46 || @iEARNUSA Are they on your website? Love to see how we can include GC in the new curriculum. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:48 || TY! @danielle6849 iEARN is just drop in bucket of # of ready to connect now! iEARN helped show it works. And, it does! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:49 || @danielle6849 Try starting here for #CCSS plans http://t.co/m3vLWhze #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 23:49 || RT @iEARNUSA: We work with awesome .@BIEPBL and US teachers, who write our #ccss integration plans @danielle6849 #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:49 || @iEARNUSA Good to hear. I added a collaboration to our Sophomore World Lit class, but no other place. #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:50 || @iEARNUSA Thx. We will be purchasing @IEARNUSA for this coming school year.#globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 23:51 || The Global Classroom Memento Project - http://t.co/I8fBCBeJ #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:53 || Well, everyone, thanks for a great #globalclassroom chat! Look forward to doing it again next month! ||
 * KinderChat123 || 23:53 || @iEARNUSA @danielle6849 #Kinderchat is grateful to iEARN for so many wonderful #globaled projects. Excited 2b part of the #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:53 || @danielle6849 I love global math collaboration. One day, @KhanAcademy is going to connect Vi Harts worldwide! Awesome! #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:53 || RT @KinderChat123: #Kinderchat is grateful to iEARN for so many wonderful #globaled projects. Excited 2b part of the #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:54 || RT @iEARNUSA: I love global math collaboration. One day, @KhanAcademy is going to connect Vi Harts worldwide! Awesome! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:54 || So kind! @KinderChat123 @danielle6849 #Kinderchat is grateful to iEARN for so many wonderful #globaled projects #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 23:56 || @danielle6849 Thanks! Great job moderating! #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 23:56 || @danielle6849 @iearnusa someone did this ... Its on our blog somewhere #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:56 || When is the next chat? ||
 * mgraffin || 23:57 || RT @iEARNUSA: Many Peace Corps volunteers are English teachers, during & after their programs they support #globalclassroom @danielle6849:@MicheleHarris3 ||
 * iEARNUSA || 23:57 || @mgraffin: @iEARNUSA fulbright? ,+ Fulbirght Teacher exchangees are amazing #globaled partners. http://t.co/ZQIbluHF #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:57 || @MicheleHarris3 In one month. #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 23:57 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4: http://t.co/Gsesg9QF and http://t.co/qHVyUYI4 #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:57 || @MrsMorgansClass Thanks! #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 23:58 || RT @MrsSchmidtB4: Thanks! Got idea from Miss W when she traveled from Tasmania to USA with Davo http://t.co/H2VyKjLk #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 23:58 || @danielle6849 Thank you! Great job moderating, love the topic and questions :) #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 23:58 || Like a scrapbook RT @MrsMorgansClass Having something tangible to share as a result of collaborating is very powerful. #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 23:58 || Thanks for a great chat! Have to get my son to practice before my @edcampnj meeting at 7:30!  #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 00:01 || .@iEARNUSA @danielle6849 @KhanAcademy @Mathsiscool is already doing this ... Skyping maths worldwide #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 00:01 || Final thought re: #globalclassroom w/developing countries: ask your peers what will meet their needs. Simple respect, but many forget to ask ||
 * iEARNUSA || 00:02 || RT @mgraffin: .@iEARNUSA @danielle6849 @KhanAcademy @Mathsiscool is already doing this ... Skyping maths worldwide #globalclassroom ||
 * Noohazz || 00:02 || RT @iEARNUSA: Final thought re: #globalclassroom w/developing countries: ask your peers what will meet their needs. Simple respect, but many forget to ask ||
 * mgraffin || 00:03 || RT @iEARNUSA: Final thought re: #globalclassroom w/developing countries: ask your peers what will meet their needs. Simple respect, but many forget to ask ||
 * connectaschool || 00:03 || RT @iEARNUSA: Final thought re: #globalclassroom w/developing countries: ask your peers what will meet their needs. Simple respect, but many forget to ask ||
 * iEARNUSA || 00:05 || Thanks for the chat! @danielle6849 @KinderChat123 @MrsMorgansClass @MicheleHarris3 @mgraffin @MrsSchmidtB4  #globalclassroom ||