2012.06.16+Chat+1

=Archive of June #GlobalClassroom Chat #1 - Saturday June 16th, 2012 17:00 - 18:00 UTC= =Building partnerships with schools in developing countries=


 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:01 || Hello and welcome to the first of 3 chats where we will be discussing building partnerships w/schools in devel. countries. #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:02 || Hello @MrsMorgansClass and #globalclassroom, from Clive in the UK :) ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:02 || @CliveSir Welcome! #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 18:03 || Hello everyone, I am Brenda from South Africa. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:03 || @bhallowes Welcome! Thank you for joining us! #globalclassroom ||
 * CHuckeba || 18:04 || Hello from Texas in the United States. #Globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:04 || #globalclassroom chat now:   building partnerships w/schools in devel. countries. #kinderchat #bclearns #edchat ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:05 || I thought this was a good article to go along with our chat. thoughts? http://t.co/IyaIuSqP #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:05 || @CHuckeba hello fellow Texan! welcome! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:05 || @learningmurd Welcome - glad you could join us! #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:06 || @MrsMorgansClass such and important conversation to be having #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:07 || Hi from Calgary Alberta! I'm looking forward to this chat! #globalclassroom :) ||
 * CHuckeba || 18:07 || @MrsMorgansClass Interesting. I wonder if the government and that company would open any doors for schools/edu? #Globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:07 || @MrsMorgansClass That's an interesting read of Ethiopians' alternative reality #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:07 || My experience w/ schools in dev countries includes a school in Nepal. Has anyone else had this type of contact? #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:08 || @MrsMorgansClass What a TRAGEDY-that article=SO sad. So many valuable lrning exp squashed right there. http://t.co/JVPRlNYt #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:09 || @CHuckeba not likely - it sounds like they want total control. Probably don't want school children exposed to world #globalclassroom ||
 * CHuckeba || 18:09 || @CliveSir Definitely a different reality for them. I wonder what news access, if any, they have? #Globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:09 || yes.RT @RentonL: What a TRAGEDY-that article=SO sad. So many valuable lrning exp squashed right there. http://t.co/IyaIuSqP #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:09 || @MrsMorgansClass I've been involved with helping Sri Lankan schools communicate with English-speaking schools. #Globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:10 || @MrsMorgansClass Think it's GOT to be about "freedom of expression" and power over the people. #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:10 || I think a good step to understanding is being part of a conversation like the one we have on Skype.#globalclassroom informal so informative ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:11 || @RentonL Laurie, have you had any issues with your collaboration with Peru? #globalclassroom ||
 * CHuckeba || 18:11 || @MrsMorgansClass Very sad indeed. Limiting access to knowledge! #Globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:11 || I worked in Sri Lanka for a year with NGO. Also 18months in sch in India (but no Internet there) #Globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:11 || @CHuckeba @CliveSir So-wonder how they deal w the mail system. & what mail system is like ... can take mos 4 some places. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:11 || how can we collaborate with schools which donâ€™t have electricity or an internet connection? #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:12 || @RentonL everything is run by govt. If it's like US, probably not very efficient #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:12 || @CHuckeba @CliveSir We have an NGO initiative w @Mosqoy in rural Peru - mail takes 2-3 months. #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:12 || #globalclassroom something as simple as our earth hour turn off lights thing made a Nepal teacher wonder. Their power off 10 hrs at a time ||
 * CliveSir || 18:13 || @MrsMorgansClass There is still good old-fashioned mail ! yes, slow. Penpals and project exchanges #Globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 18:13 || @MrsMorgansClass In some developing countries there is a high ratio of mobile phones to the population. They could be used #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:13 || @MrsMorgansClass We've worked solely thru an NGO with @Mosqoy - sadly, limited to no contact w students but blding library #globalclassroom ||
 * CHuckeba || 18:14 || @learningmurd That is fascinating. We (I) take a lot for granted with access to tech/electricity! #Globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 18:14 || Mobile phones can be used for collaboration. ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:14 || @CliveSir Yes! the Flat Stanley project is alive & well! http://t.co/5HnnH6T1 #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:15 || @MrsMorgansClass True - hope is for more contact nxt yr-but we've had GLITCHES - excitement building & NOT follow through. #globalclassroom ||
 * CHuckeba || 18:15 || @bhallowes That is a great point! If they have the mobile access we can open many doors. #Globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:15 || @bhallowes Dio the mobile phones have internet and international access? #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:16 || #globalclassroom we have a snail mail kinder project going with Vietnam next year, ||
 * RentonL || 18:16 || @MrsMorgansClass Learned a TON about Global Initiatives tho - tough lessons 4 gr 3 but valuable life lessons #globalclassroom ||
 * CHuckeba || 18:16 || @RentonL It takes time. This is a good start. Eventually we will get more involvement. #Globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:16 || #globalclassroom wonder if there is a way to connect to a larger center in a remote area that coordinates getting things to more ruralarea ||
 * bhallowes || 18:17 || @MrsMorgansClass It is becoming more common for phones to have internet access through 3G. #globalclassroom ||
 * CHuckeba || 18:17 || @learningmurd Really? How did you go about organizing that? #Globalclassroom ||
 * ClassLibrary1 || 18:17 || RT @MrsMorgansClass: how can we collaborate with schools which donâ€™t have electricity or an internet connection? #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 18:17 || @learningmurd This sounds interesting. Please tell us more. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:17 || Time zones can be an issue too. Voicethread and videostreaming are good for collaborating - just not in real time. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:17 || @CHuckeba @bhallowes I think one way is to strike up a relationship w an NGO who can act as a go between #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:18 || Photo of some shared projects UK-SriLanka http://t.co/grmn25zj  #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 18:18 || @RentonL Excellent idea. #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:19 || @RentonL Exactly. I was working with such an NGO. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:19 || @CliveSir was this achieved through mailing? #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:19 || @CHuckeba @bhallowes 4 us this has been the ONLY way 2 have contact-mail is SLOW & no internet connections except in towns #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:19 || @CHuckeba #kinderchat has a #skypeplay project.limited face time, so we are connecting snail mail then glogster style video #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:20 || Q2: How can we tap into the hidden potential of schools in developing countries? #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:20 || @RentonL Yes - project exchange 95% through mail. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:20 || @CliveSir It's AMAZING if they are up for mentoring our students & continuing a long term relationship! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:21 || @CliveSir time consuming and expensive? How do you fund this project? #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:21 || @RentonL That's the real problem - a long-term committment from the "developed" schools #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:21 || @CliveSir The TOUGH part is FINDING an NGO ... ours fell into our laps - SO fortunate - but we were up for cultivating it! #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:22 || #globalclassroom not really this topic. It is a connected school. wondering raising awareness for global tech access. What role do we play ? ||
 * RentonL || 18:22 || @CliveSir On our end, it hasn't been a problem because it meshes beautifully w our curriculum! #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 18:22 || @CliveSir Snail mail also has limitations. I have some relatives in Mocambique - they have not postal service. Email only. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:23 || @RentonL I think that is the challenge: finding the school & building the partnership. #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:23 || The British Council is a good place to start to find NGOs - at least in UK. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:23 || @CliveSir more of a challenge to find people in an NGO who are ALSO excited for consistent contact #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 18:23 || RT @CliveSir: The British Council is a good place to start to find NGOs - at least in UK. #globalclassroom ||
 * CHuckeba || 18:24 || @CliveSir Agreed. It takes a lot of work/effort from teachers and admin. all have to be on board for success. #Globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:24 || @MrsMorgansClass Our partnership is more with the NGO at this point - but want to find a way to connect w kids in Q'enqo #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:25 || AdoptSriLanka (dot) com 's main purpose is to facilitate communications with English-speaking schools around globe #globalclassroom ||
 * gpmorgan3 || 18:25 || Instead of snail mail can email be used? Checked when at a place with Internet #Globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:25 || @CHuckeba Exactly. And you have to justify that what you are doing is in line with curriculum and standards. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:25 || @MrsMorgansClass @Mosqoy goes back and forth between Canada and Peru - we are lucky to Skype OFTEN w them! #beautiful #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:26 || Some SriLankan schools came to NGO's offices to skype with schools abroad. #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:26 || #globalclassroom finding them yes. This chat and its connections has been amazing for getting out and finding global connections ||
 * bhallowes || 18:26 || Some rural villages in developing countries have internet cafe's where contact can be made via email. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:27 || @CliveSir if there is a will there is a way! #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:27 || Very often the tech know-how doesn't exist in rural schools - not even for email. That was my main role. #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:28 || @MrsMorgansClass Absolutely :) #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:28 || #globalclassroom Plus finding people thru Little World Skype Players is pretty amazing http://t.co/lOkdRpmZ ||
 * bhallowes || 18:28 || @MrsMorgansClass Having the will is the first step to success. ||
 * RentonL || 18:28 || @MrsMorgansClass building global initiative is tough-finding NGO is tough - I wonder if there's a site 2 connect with NGOs #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:29 || @RentonL Doesn't Skype have a list of schools who want to connect? #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:29 || @iEARN has a network facilitating global access to schools collaboration partners in the developing world. #globalclassroom ||
 * gpmorgan3 || 18:30 || I am experim. using only sm iPod to communicate globally this summer. #Globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:30 || @CliveSir I am not sure - but that would be a GREAT place to start I think. #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 18:31 || @CliveSir You can sign up for skype in the classroom and check out lots of projects, or make your own. ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:31 || @iEARN is a good place to start: http://t.co/5s86uQSp #globalclassroom ||
 * gpmorgan3 || 18:31 || Focusing on what have and way around instead of what we can't do, is important! #Globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:32 || @CliveSir I think people have to think about what country fits with their curriculum ... then do some research 2 find NGO - #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:32 || #globalclassroom Skype classroom has tonnes of projects, but again the challenge is finding the one that is not quite so 1st world driven ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:32 || @gpmorgan3 that's awesome! If there is a will there is a way! #globalclassroom ||
 * ICT_Integrator || 18:32 || Hi there, lurking from Cape Town tonight. Enjoying the conversation, gaining some insight ino a challenging topic! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:32 || @CliveSir I love that ours is not an add on ... it just works into all of our curric - that's the beauty of it. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:33 || @ICT_Integrator thanks for joining! #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 18:33 || @ICT_Integrator Hi Karen. Good to see you here. #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 18:33 || Agree! RT @gpmorgan3: Focusing on what have and way around instead of what we cant do, is important! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:33 || @CliveSir Our Gr 3 curric focuses on 4 countries - but I know there are initiatives in India as well ... Peru worked 4 us. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:34 || RT @learningmurd:Skype classroom has tons of projects, but again the challenge is finding the one not 1st world driven #globalclassroom ||
 * ICT_Integrator || 18:34 || @bhallowes Hi Brenda! ||
 * learningmurd || 18:35 || @gpmorgan3 you have me thinking:) maybe it is as ready as following a twitter chat in a remote area. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:35 || Any other examples of real educational projects which teachers can join which donâ€™t require an online collaboration? #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:35 || Yes!RT @learningmurd: @gpmorgan3 you have me thinking:) maybe it is as ready as following a twitter chat in a remote area. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:36 || internet connection, time zones, limited resources, government limitations...what are some other challenges? #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 18:37 || @MrsMorgansClass Do u mean like the classes making vids teaching other class something? Just an idea... ||
 * bhallowes || 18:37 || @MrsMorgansClass Teacher willingness and technology skills. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:38 || How do you handle the language barrier? #globalclassroom ||
 * gpmorgan3 || 18:38 || I wantd learn about NL,CA. Startd follow Twitter feeds now have 100+friend in NL #Globalclassroom ||
 * ICT_Integrator || 18:38 || @MrsMorgansClass Language barriers? English is often a third language, not well understood. #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:38 || I worked in a school which only had electricity for half the year - that's a problem ;) #globalclassroom ||
 * CHuckeba || 18:38 || @MrsMorgansClass Admin and teacher buy-in. I think most students are ready to connect! #Globalclassroom ||
 * gpmorgan3 || 18:39 || Finding searching then doing. My world has opened up! Chats that this r incredible! #Globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:40 || @michelleharris3 Kids Speak is an excellent example of global collab. using Voicethread http://t.co/n0cxVybE #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:40 || Schools in dev countries are often keen to practise their English, as well as exchange cultural knowledge etc #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:40 || #globalclassroom I am lucky in that I teach kindergarten. The language barrier is a learning opportunity ||
 * RentonL || 18:40 || @gpmorgan3 That is a GREAT idea - connecting w educators in the country you are trying to connect with, thu twitter. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:41 || yep! RT @CHuckeba: @MrsMorgansClass Admin and teacher buy-in. I think most students are ready to connect! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:41 || @gpmorgan3 That might be a FAB way of connecting w a class or an NGO working in the area. #globalclassroom ||
 * ICT_Integrator || 18:41 || @learningmurd Would be great if we could all see it that way! #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:41 || I worked with 80 schools in Sri Lanka (2010-11) Not one used Twitter, nor did the NGO. #globalclassroom ||
 * gpmorgan3 || 18:42 || Lang. Print cheat sheet, start writing in their lang. I've started with Nepali. Great fun #Globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 18:42 || @MrsMorgansClass Trouble with Voicethread is the free version very limited. Developing country and = limited finances. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:42 || @CliveSir one evening a class in Taiwan serenaded @gpmorgan3 and I via @skype. They were learning English through song:-) #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:43 || @bhallowes I have only used the free version. So far no issues with limitations. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:43 || Does anyone know anything about ePals http://t.co/MNpPHYnW Just found this while surfing. #globalclassroom ||
 * ICT_Integrator || 18:44 || @MrsMorgansClass This is a great way to learn!! #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:44 || I know a teacher on a year sabatical, working in Cambodia mostly. She regularly connects with her sch & others back home. #globalclassroom ||
 * Butterflycolour || 18:44 || @CliveSir #globalclassroom We have so much to learn from them too. I would class all countries as â€œdevelopingâ€! ||
 * bhallowes || 18:44 || @MrsMorgansClass That's good to hear. I haven't tried in the last two years. Must revisit. #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 18:45 || @CliveSir What does your friend use to connect? #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 18:46 || Does anyone know anything about Penguinscience? ||
 * learningmurd || 18:46 || @ICT_Integrator Oh I argue that point all the time. K is the best way to learn for all learners - Play, talk, do.  #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:46 || We comm w/Govinda in Nepal via discovere virtual classoom-good for limited conn. http://t.co/8oOeYROK #globalclassroom ||
 * hechternacht || 18:46 || @RentonL #globalclassroom #kinderchat matches up #ece classrooms on multiple venues. ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 18:47 || RT @CliveSir #globalclassroom We have so much to learn from them too. I would class all countries as â€œdevelopingâ€! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:47 || @hechternacht The beauty of twitter, hey? LOVE it! #globalclassroom :) ||
 * CliveSir || 18:47 || Suggest you follow @DianaGross / @GlobalTechEd #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:48 || @Butterflycolour Hi! thanks for joining! You are correct - this was the first year I connected globally - we learn together #globalclassroom ||
 * ICT_Integrator || 18:48 || @MrsMorgansClass I have recently connected with Govinda on Skype, would love to take it further, thanks for tip! #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:49 || 1st world perspective should be shaken up by interacting with other cultures - our system is flawed in many ways #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:49 || I want to hear more about this! RT @MrsMorgansClass: We comm w/Govinda in Nepal #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:49 || @ICT_Integrator yes, skype does not work well for him. the audio connection is much better. #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:50 || @ICT_Integrator @MrsMorgansClass Govinda is amazing #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:50 || Agreed - LOTS to learn! RT @learningmurd: 1st world perspective should be shaken up by interacting with other cultures #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:50 || @CliveSir We were having diff. w/skype so we connect using this virtual classroom using just audio. Worked great! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:51 || Agreed! RT @learningmurd: @ICT_Integrator @MrsMorgansClass Govinda is amazing #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:51 || I'm considering working in Nepal or Cambodia (or Malawi or ...) in a year's time. Maybe I can connect u in some way :) #globalclassroom ||
 * ICT_Integrator || 18:51 || @MrsMorgansClass We've just used Skype Chat, that's an option too. #globalclassroom ||
 * gpmorgan3 || 18:52 || Govinda is amazing doing so much with so little. He is helping me with my Nepali. #Globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:52 || @hechternacht Awesome - will keep checking - that might work for some tweeps here @ #globalclassroom - we're pretty immersed in ours. :) ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:52 || @CliveSir I'm in! #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 18:52 || @CliveSir Malawi is an interesting country. Very poor but very friendly. #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:52 || I want to know more about Govinda! Has anyone blogged? #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 18:52 || @MrsMorgansClass I missed the convo. So sorry - what is the virtual classroom you use? ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:53 || @ICT_Integrator yes. Also google hangouts is even better, but there are blocking issues. #globalclassroom ||
 * gpmorgan3 || 18:53 || How about Google hangout instead of Skype. Multi. Users free! #Globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 18:53 || Me, too, plz! RT @CliveSir: I want to know more about Govinda! Has anyone blogged? #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:54 || @MrsMorgansClass maybe tell people how to access the Skype conversation?That is where i see potential for connecting #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:54 || there is always an ongoing conversation on Skype Chat 2 Groups HLW Skypers and Global Classroom - excellent resource! #globalclassroom ||
 * ICT_Integrator || 18:54 || @MrsMorgansClass Yes, I'm struggling with G+ hangout myself, firewall issues. #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 18:54 || @bhallowes Malawi has a great new president in Joyce Banda :) I hope she lasts #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:55 || @gpmorgan3 Goolgle hangouts are being used by classes with some success for sure - #Globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:55 || About Govinda and his school http://t.co/QkjyvGk4 #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 18:55 || @CliveSir I visited Malawi 2 years ago and my brother goes 3 times a year. Ms Banda is a great leader. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:56 || @learningmurd @gpmorgan3 Never used it - is it as easy/good as Skype? #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:56 || @MicheleHarris3 dicoverE virtual classroom http://t.co/8oOeYROK #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 18:57 || @MrsMorgansClass Thank you :) #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:57 || Our time is almost up! Any closing thoughts or comments? #globalclassroom ||
 * ICTwitz || 18:57 || Have been watching this discussion with interest. But begs the question shouldn't schools be thinking of local connections? #globalclassroom ||
 * ICT_Integrator || 18:57 || RT @MrsMorgansClass: always ongoing conversation on Skype Chat 2 Groups HLW Skypers + Global Classroom - excellent resource #globalclassroom ||
 * gpmorgan3 || 18:57 || Govinda is also on FB. During school I was lucky. Got to communicate with him almost daily. #Globalclassroom ||
 * ICTwitz || 18:58 || I am not belittling the global aspect, but just feel that a lot of pupils don't know their own local contexts. #globalclassroom ||
 * Butterflycolour || 18:58 || @CliveSir #globalclassroom Exciting adventure ahead! ||
 * ICT_Integrator || 18:58 || @MrsMorgansClass Thanks for this, will look into this. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 18:58 || @ICTwitz absolutely! But connecting students worldwide flattens our classroom walls and makes our students globally aware. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 18:58 || @MrsMorgansClass Thank you, Louise! Lots of good food for thought. Always enjoy these chats! #globalclassroom Enjoy the day! :) ||
 * ICT_Integrator || 18:59 || @ICTwitz A whole new topic for another chat, I think. Interesting... #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 18:59 || @ICTwitz we use global partners to help students focus on the aspects of their own community. Compare and contrast powerful #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 18:59 || @ICTwitz I agree. Here in South Africa there is a big gap between rural and urban schools. We could learn from one another #globalclassroom ||
 * ICTwitz || 19:00 || @MrsMorgansClass I accept that. No problems. Are students locally aware as well though? I would suggest not. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 19:00 || @MrsMorgansClass @ICTwitz It's also a part of many of our curriculums - local and global connections. #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 19:00 || Thanks everyone. It was good to meet and chat. #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 19:00 || Ditto! RT @bhallowes: Thanks everyone. It was good to meet and chat. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 19:01 || @MrsMorgansClass @ICTwitz Our school does lots locally as a group - our global is a Gr 3 initiative. Invaluable learning. #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 19:01 || This is a great chat! Is it every week at this time? #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 19:01 || Thanks again everyone! the chat will be archived on the Global classroom wiki http://t.co/UhDYeM6V #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 19:01 || @RentonL i am not a fan yet, but only because i like the intimacy of 2 or 3 kids face to face with skype.  #globalclassroom ||
 * ICTwitz || 19:01 || Tech makes global connections easy. Local connections need effort. Keep that in mind, that's all. #globalclassroom ||
 * ICT_Integrator || 19:02 || Thanks everyone, it was lovely being here tonight! Good night from me! #globalclassroom ||
 * ICTwitz || 19:02 || Will try and make earlier contributions next time. Thanks folks #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 19:02 || There's another #globalclassroom chat in a few hours! http://t.co/tuZj6zoY ||
 * RentonL || 19:02 || @learningmurd Skype is TRULY a powerful learning tool, for sure! Will have to play w google hangout! #globalclassroom :) ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 19:03 || What time, please? RT @CliveSir: Theres another #globalclassroom chat in a few hours! http://t.co/dfPtk0j8 #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 19:04 || RT @CliveSir: There's another #globalclassroom chat in a few hours! http://t.co/tuZj6zoY ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 19:04 || @michelleharris2 we 3 a month. This is the first of 3 - more info here: http://t.co/uXv9k5cU #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 19:04 || There's another #globalclassroom chat in a few hours! http://t.co/tuZj6zoY - click links for times in your zone ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 19:05 || Thank u! RT @MrsMorgansClass: @michelleharris2 we 3 a month. This is the first of 3 - more info here: http://t.co/l1pp5LIB #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 19:06 || @CliveSir Are you moderating the next one, Clive? I see it's your topic suggestion - AWESOME topic! Thanks! #globalclassroom :) ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 19:07 || @CliveSir Thanks for the great topic and insight! #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 19:08 || @MicheleHarris3 Chat #2 is 5am tomorrow, chat #3 is 6pm Monday in your timezone, i think :) #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 19:09 || @CliveSir a "few hours" means 4:00 am for me. I think I will miss that one, but will try to make the 3rd on Monday. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 19:09 || Thanks everyone! #globalclassroom chat get better every time! #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 19:10 || @CliveSir Oh, thank you for checking! Uh, I might skip 5 am (hehe).  See you Monday? ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 19:11 || @ICTwitz thanks for joining in! #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 19:11 || @RentonL No, I won't be moderating. @MrsMorgansClass does a much better job that I would :)  #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 19:11 || @MicheleHarris3 thanks for your participation and input! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 19:12 || @RentonL thanks for your input today! #globalclassroom ||
 * MicheleHarris3 || 19:12 || :) Thank u for posting link in hlw RT @MrsMorgansClass: @MicheleHarris3 thanks for your participation and input! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 19:12 || @ICT_Integrator thanks for your input! #globalclassroom! ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 19:13 || @bhallowes Thanks for your participation and input! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 19:13 || @CliveSir @MrsMorgansClass She did an awesome job ... you should give it a shot, though - it's fun! She gave ME the nudge! #globalclassroom ||
 * CliveSir || 19:13 || I think this kind of thing is vital for cultural understanding and global harmony. It's a subj close to my heart :) #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 19:13 || @learningmurd thanks for your participation and input! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 19:14 || @gpmorgan3 thanks for your participation and input! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 19:14 || @hechternacht thanks for your participation and input! #globalclassroom ||
 * learningmurd || 19:14 || RT @CliveSir: There's another #globalclassroom chat in a few hours! http://t.co/sk2gH7Bp. A great crew to listen to ||
 * CliveSir || 19:15 || Great people follow #globalclassroom - I'm gonna make sure I follow all of them :) ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 19:15 || @Butterflycolour thanks for your participation and input! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrsMorgansClass || 19:16 || @CHuckeba thanks for your participation and input! #globalclassroom ||
 * ICTwitz || 19:17 || @CliveSir What I am advocating is that linking globally IS GOOD, but we need to remember -'ve impact of globalisation #globalclassroom ||
 * ICTwitz || 19:17 || But has been said...perhaps a consideration for future chats #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 19:19 || @CICTwitz we need to remember -'ve impact of globalisation - can you elaborate?  #globalclassroom ||
 * ICTwitz || 19:20 || @bhallowes Negative impact of globalisation? Indeed: Increase of child labor, poor pay & working conditions. Capitalism. #globalclassroom ||
 * ICTwitz || 19:22 || @bhallowes Environmental impact; lack of community; increased pressure of natural resources. #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 19:23 || @ICTwitz Thanks. Those are very real. #globalclassroom ||
 * ICTwitz || 19:24 || @bhallowes So, I am advocating that going global IS GOOD, but need to consider ALL global aspects. #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 19:25 || @ICTwitz Absolutely. #globalclassroom ||
 * ICTwitz || 19:26 || @bhallowes I will now get off my soap box (made locally, of course) :-D #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 19:26 || @ICTwitz LOL. Good for you. You have the right to be heard and you make a good point. #globalclassroom ||