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=Archive of November's #GlobalClassroom Chat 2/3 - Sunday Nov 11th, 09:00-10:00 UTC= =How can we support students to inquire into global issues that help develop empathy and compassion?=


 * murcha || 08:58 || Hi everyone next hour will be devoted to tweets re #globalclassroom on Global Perspectives in Inquiry. Moderating w @aimee_gale Pls join in ||
 * aimee_gale || 08:59 || Hi all, for the next hour all my tweets will be dedicated to the #globalclassroom chat! ||
 * murcha || 08:59 || Hope u will join in conversations re Global Perspectives in Inquiry. Please introduce yourself and add #globalclassroom tag when tweeting. ||
 * mgraffin || 09:00 || RT @murcha: Hope u will join in conversations re Global Perspectives in Inquiry. Please introduce yourself and add #globalclassroom tag ... ||
 * GCPorganisers || 09:00 || RT @murcha: Hope u will join in conversations re Global Perspectives in Inquiry. Please introduce yourself and add #globalclassroom tag ... ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 09:00 || RT @murcha: Hope u will join in conversations re Global Perspectives in Inquiry. Please introduce yourself and add #globalclassroom tag ... ||
 * mgraffin || 09:00 || @murcha hi Anne. lurking in background, editing photos, contemplating my dinner :P #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 09:01 || Join the #globalclassroom chat (#2) NOW - Global Perspectives in Inquiry https://t.co/lvk3nIj8 #edchat #ukedchat #flatclass #ibpyp #edsg ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:01 || Our big question is: How can we support students to inquire into global issues that help develop empathy and compassion? #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:01 || I am Anne a teacher in small rural prep-year 12 school passionate about global education Teach ICT - preps thru to year 12s #globalclassroom ||
 * SwayGrantham || 09:02 || RT @mgraffin: Join the #globalclassroom chat (#2) NOW - Global Perspectives in Inquiry https://t.co/lvk3nIj8 #edchat #ukedchat #flatclas ... ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:02 || I'm from Melbourne Australia and I'm a 3/4 teacher and ICT leader. I'm very passionate about inquiry and global ed #globalclassroom ||
 * olivesnsunshine || 09:03 || My tweets for the next hour will be dedicated to #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 09:03 || Relief teacher with WAY too much time on his hands. Over in Perth, Western Australia. #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:04 || Response qu 1 - link classes, groups or individuals in real time eg skype etc to discuss global issues #globalclassroom ||
 * lj_thrilla || 09:04 || RT @murcha: Hope u will join in conversations re Global Perspectives in Inquiry. Please introduce yourself and add #globalclassroom tag ... ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:05 || Q1: Why is it important to use inquiry to help develop the whole child? #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:05 || The #flatclass projects eg eracism are gr to develop empathy as is Taking IT Global projects. #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 09:06 || Q1 I believe inquiry taps into kids' natural curiosity about the world. Kids Speak was a good eg. http://t.co/vF6jSlQT #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 09:07 || @murcha not familar with Taking IT global projects - any links, where to start? #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:08 || @mgraffin Should have said #takingitglobal Forgot last word. See http://t.co/cxnr2dyA #globalclassroom Some gr projects eg Borneo orangutans ||
 * GCPorganisers || 09:09 || RT @murcha: @mgraffin Should have said #takingitglobal Forgot last word. See http://t.co/cxnr2dyA #globalclassroom Some gr projects eg B ... ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 09:09 || RT @murcha: @mgraffin Should have said #takingitglobal Forgot last word. See http://t.co/cxnr2dyA #globalclassroom Some gr projects eg B ... ||
 * mgraffin || 09:09 || RT @murcha: @mgraffin Should have said #takingitglobal Forgot last word. See http://t.co/cxnr2dyA #globalclassroom Some gr projects eg B ... ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:09 || I think education is not just areas in NAPLAN lets make a difference and help students develop all areas of their learning #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:10 || R qu 1 We are all curious beings, inquiry helps release the many questions we might have &amp; makes learning more meaningful #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:12 || Qu 2 http://t.co/4eggG5rz What are some global issues that could be explored through rich inquiry? #globalclassroom ||
 * medg56 || 09:13 || Important for students to make connections on personal level as well. Not just about a project - but building relationships #globalclassroom ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:14 || A2: water, poverty, climate change, power, the list is endless #globalclassroom ||
 * olivesnsunshine || 09:14 || Oxfam Ause focus in 2013 will be video conferences thru @ELECTROBOARDAU to link Oxfam speakers &amp; multiple Aus schools #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:15 || Resp qu 2 Global issues 4 rich inquiry-global warming racism cultural festivals natural disasters global workforce finances #globalclassroom ||
 * emmalinesports || 09:16 || #globalclassroom Q2 climate change, equity, consumerism, mass media, health and wellness. Meredith(gr 5/6 teacher Melbourne) ||
 * medg56 || 09:16 || Q2 how we are the same, yet we are all different - leading to acceptance #globalclassroom ||
 * ken_gale || 09:16 || Help students find their own place in the world and their responsibility to care for it. #globalclassroom ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:16 || @olivesnsunshine @ELECTROBOARDAU that sounds like a great initiative #globalclassroom ||
 * medg56 || 09:16 || Q2 human spirit in the face of adversity #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:17 || @olivesnsunshine Can u tell more about oxfarm? What global issues do you cover? Assume digital citizenship is 1. #globalclassroom ||
 * vgridley || 09:17 || #globalclassroom Hi 5/6 teacher from melb. current inquiry is natural disasters and exploring  how knowledge empowers communities2 prepare ||
 * murcha || 09:18 || MT @medg56: Q2 human spirit in the face of adversity #globalclassroom. I like this one Margo ||
 * medg56 || 09:18 || RT @ken_gale: Help students find their own place in the world. Essential in today's world. #globalclassroom ||
 * medg56 || 09:19 || RT @murcha: MT @medg56: Q2 human spirit in the face of adversity #globalclassroom. So many powerful examples #globalclassroom ||
 * brendanoregan || 09:19 || #globalclassroom Brendan O'Regan from St. John's Ferntree gully...deputy principal and year 5/6 classroom teacher. ||
 * emmalinesports || 09:19 || #globalclassroom Our current inquiry is all about change http://t.co/AjVSYfok ||
 * vgridley || 09:20 || #globalclassroom Social Justice Team in school promotes awareness and understanding of global issues ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:20 || Q3: How can making global connections help students develop empathy and compassion? #globalclassroom ||
 * olivesnsunshine || 09:20 || @OxfamAustralia dev.d Aus Curr:English resource on food + used #inquiry-basedapproach- Aim-engage students in relevant ways #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:20 || RT @emmalinesports: #globalclassroom Our current inquiry is all about change http://t.co/lWIki2qE ||
 * medg56 || 09:22 || @vgridley What sorts of things does social justice team do? #globalclassroom ||
 * DanLaw7 || 09:22 || #globalclassroom Hi year 4/5 teacher from Adelaide. Would like to find more opportunities to link globally. ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:23 || A3 If students have authentic connections they can relate to the issue. #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:24 || Resp qu3 There is real person/face &amp; feelings when connecting w others across globe Many students have same goals/passions #globalclassroom ||
 * medg56 || 09:24 || A3 knowledge,knowledge, knowledge - learning about others promotes understanding - with understanding comes empathy #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 09:24 || RT @medg56: Q2 how we are the same, yet we are all different - leading to acceptance #globalclassroom ||
 * vgridley || 09:25 || #globalclassroom many current natural disasters is creating empathy and understanding 4 students, make personal connections also ||
 * GCPorganisers || 09:25 || RT @ken_gale: Help students find their own place in the world and their responsibility to care for it. #globalclassroom ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:25 || @DanLaw7 welcome, there are lots of projects that could be useful to make connections on http://t.co/FSIaByQ6 #globalclassroom ||
 * emmalinesports || 09:25 || Our Change Inquiry http://t.co/Wncopvsc. Not sure if last link worked #globalclassroom ||
 * medg56 || 09:26 || @murcha I agree - when students connect with others they discover shared interests, passions, goals, #globalclassroom ||
 * brendanoregan || 09:26 || #globalclassroom linking classrooms via Skype with social justice projects and other classes that are investigating local issues may help. ||
 * murcha || 09:26 || @DanLaw7 Global Education Conference on this week. See http://t.co/K7qBkn7w Gr 2 make connections as is #globalclassroom chats #globaled12 ||
 * emmalinesports || 09:26 || RT @medg56: @murcha I agree - when students connect with others they discover shared interests, passions, goals, #globalclassroom ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:27 || RT @brendanoregan: #globalclassroom linking classrooms via Skype with social justice projects and other classes that are investigating l ... ||
 * mgraffin || 09:27 || https://t.co/sGZe3mUr RT @medg56: @murcha I agree - when students connect they disc shared interests, passions, goals, #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 09:28 || RT @murcha: @DanLaw7 Global Education Conference on this week. See http://t.co/K7qBkn7w Gr 2 make connections as is #globalclassroom cha ... ||
 * murcha || 09:28 || Q3 When students connect have chance 2 ask qus they want to ask, gain answers, curiousity resolved, on w learning together #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:31 || Q4 Over riding qu - where can people find connections to help students explore global issues? #globalclassroom ||
 * vgridley || 09:31 || Students going beyond making volcanoes explode-discovering survival stories planning4 future disaster survival and recovery #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 09:31 || RT @murcha: Q4 Over riding qu - where can people find connections to help students explore global issues? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 09:31 || RT @murcha: Q4 Over riding qu - where can people find connections to help students explore global issues? #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 09:31 || RT @murcha: Q4 Over riding qu - where can people find connections to help students explore global issues? #globalclassroom ||
 * olivesnsunshine || 09:31 || Framing is key-students care but need to feel confident in the space-Oxfam's youth program @3thingsproject connects online #globalclassroom ||
 * vgridley || 09:32 || @murcha find connections on twitter #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:33 || RT @vgridley: Students go beyond volcanoes exploding-discover survival stories planning4 future disaster survival/recovery #globalclassroom ||
 * medg56 || 09:33 || A4 Through personal learning networks, online and F2F - sometimes you just need to ask. #globalclassroom ||
 * vgridley || 09:33 || @murcha #globalclassroom students making new connections from student blogging challenge ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:33 || twitter, blogging with meaningful qs, Skype (ed), global classroom projects, quad blogging #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 09:34 || RT @aimee_gale: twitter, blogging with meaningful qs, Skype (ed), global classroom projects, quad blogging #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 09:34 || RT @aimee_gale: twitter, blogging with meaningful qs, Skype (ed), global classroom projects, quad blogging #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 09:34 || RT @aimee_gale: twitter, blogging with meaningful qs, Skype (ed), global classroom projects, quad blogging #globalclassroom ||
 * emmalinesports || 09:35 || #globalclassroom I find connections on twitter and class blogs eg Rob Smith http://t.co/5sumxl6K has a section on class blogs around world ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:36 || trying to stay connected (thru twitter, etc) so issues that arise naturally can be focused on EG - Sandy #globalclassroom ||
 * olivesnsunshine || 09:37 || #globalclassroom #edublogs is global blogging space specific for classrooms ||
 * medg56 || 09:38 || Some connections are immediate and in the moment - to be sustainable they need to be meaningful and have a purpose #globalclassroom ||
 * ken_gale || 09:38 || RT @aimee_gale: trying to stay connected (thru twitter, etc) so issues that arise naturally can be focused on EG - Sandy #globalclassroom ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:41 || Fantastic! MT “@vgridley:I made a connection this week with teacher from SES hoping 2 skype about nat. disasters recovery” #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:43 || Q 4 Make connections thru twitter &amp; http://t.co/refVIQNZ http://t.co/K7qBkn7w http://t.co/8ouu0g1b ePals #globalclassroom ||
 * olivesnsunshine || 09:44 || Do people use Facebook?Text messages?Mobile technologies r widely used in developing countries bc accessible #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 09:45 || @olivesnsunshine skype IM communities are a great way to connect. access on mobile / desktop #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:45 || Students/staff who may have global family/connections can lead to rich global classroom connections 4 teacher #globalclassroom ||
 * DanLaw7 || 09:45 || #globalclassroom Do most have one on one devices? ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:45 || #globalclassroom @olivesnsunshine not Facebook with students but I do develop connections thru liking teacher pages ||
 * murcha || 09:46 || M&lt;T @olivesnsunshine: Use Facebook?Txt messages Mobile technologies widely used in developing countries bc accessible #globalclassroom ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:46 || family blogging month brought in our students families from all over the world - need to further develop those connections #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:46 || How can we tap into mobile technologies, txt messaging, facebook to make global connections? #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:47 || @aimee_gale Can you tell us more about amily blogging month? Do you have a link to share? #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 09:48 || @DanLaw7 we wish. some of best we work with hv min tech - one has 2 laptops &amp; only internet connection in town @SAVSchool #globalclassroom ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:48 || Fam blogging month was when stnts tried to get as many fam members to leave comments as possible. Winners earned own blogs #globalclassroom ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:49 || Q5: How do you convince your planning team that exploring global perspectives is essential? #globalclassroom ||
 * medg56 || 09:49 || Do u think it is having the personal connections, eg thru family &amp; friends that can make the global connections powerful? #globalclassroom ||
 * medg56 || 09:50 || A5 that is the big question, not only essential but worth making time for. #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:51 || @medg56: For me having a global family &amp; connections does make the global connections powerful? #globalclassroom ||
 * olivesnsunshine || 09:52 || Students are living in an increasingly globalised world.We need to help equip them to engage meaningfully in it.#globalclassroom ||
 * ken_gale || 09:52 || Q5 leading by example and showing passion are great ways to inspire others. #globalclassroom ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:52 || @medg56 I think so, very important to include family and friends - can't this be the first place to connect? #globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:54 || Q5 One of #globaledcon sessions is on Developing Policy for Building Global Village http://t.co/UvGlZi72 #globalclassroom ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:54 || agreed! “@ken_gale: Q5 leading by example and showing passion are great ways to inspire others. #globalclassroom” ||
 * aknill || 09:54 || #globalclassroom sorry meant to drop in after chat 1 yesterday - still following up links ||
 * murcha || 09:55 || RT @PhoenixSchool: Connections need to be ongoing. Finding a video we sent on others blog made big impression on my K-2s. #globalclassroom ||
 * olivesnsunshine || 09:55 || @globaledau help teachers in Aus schools implement + tlak to exec teams/staff about #globaled http://t.co/02tprCHx #globalclassroom ||
 * medg56 || 09:55 || Q5 and demonstrating the power of global connections for student engagement and learning #globalclassroom ||
 * vgridley || 09:56 || @aimee_gale #globalclassroom cannot imagine the planning team not wanting 2 explore global connections,is so enriching4 learning just do it! ||
 * aimee_gale || 09:57 || @vgridley I know it is so essential!#globalclassroom ||
 * murcha || 09:57 || qu5 New Australian Curriculum has emphasis on globalisation across most strands. Therefore will be necessity. #globalclassroom ||
 * vgridley || 09:57 || @medg56 #globalclassroom having a personal connect.n would certainly make it more powerful although developing r'ship over time helps also ||
 * murcha || 09:59 || Hour is up #globalclassroom chat Thanks @aimee_gale for some great questions. Thnx everyone for responses. Will be archived #globalclassroom ||
 * aimee_gale || 10:00 || Thanks all for a great discussion. #globalclassroom ||
 * vgridley || 10:00 || @ccoffa just written new blogging policy 4our school including ausvels global connect statements #globalclassroom ||
 * medg56 || 10:00 || Thanks everyone, thanks @aimee_gale for the tweet that led me here. Lots of food for thought #globalclassroom ||
 * aimee_gale || 10:01 || @medg56 glad you could make it #globalclassroom ||
 * vgridley || 10:01 || RT @medg56: Thanks everyone, thanks @aimee_gale for the tweet that led me here. Lots of food for thought #globalclassroom ||
 * aimee_gale || 10:01 || @vgridley @ccoffa would love to see it #globalclassroom ||
 * medg56 || 10:02 || RT @aimee_gale: @vgridley @ccoffa would love to see it - Me too #globalclassroom ||
 * olivesnsunshine || 10:03 || Connect with orgs eg: @OxfamAustralia @savechildrenaus who produce free material + know schools r time-poor + packed curric #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 10:04 || RT @ken_gale: Q5 leading by example and showing passion are great ways to inspire others. #globalclassroom ||
 * olivesnsunshine || 10:06 || Thanks everyone! LOVE passionate and dedicated teachers - you've all made my Sunday night! #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 10:07 || @mgraffin @ict_integrator Thanks, Michael.  Will try that or check archive. ||
 * aimee_gale || 10:09 || RT @olivesnsunshine: Thanks everyone! LOVE passionate and dedicated teachers - you've all made my Sunday night! #globalclassroom ||
 * olivesnsunshine || 10:14 || How can schools take global learning to the next level? Great Guardian article http://t.co/1PH6mShF via @guardian #globalclassroom @murcha ||