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=Archive of April's #GlobalClassroom Chat 1/3 - Saturday April 13th, 10:00-11:00 UTC= =A Journey of Many Firsts=


 * mgraffin || 10:53 || #globalclassroom chat topic - A Journey of Many Firsts http://t.co/9JAe4QCM1L Join us in 5 :) #edchat #ukedchat #globaled #futuristex ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 10:53 || #globalclassroom chat topic - A Journey of Many Firsts http://t.co/IjkIHfIxjx Join us in 5 :) #edchat #ukedchat #globaled #futuristex ||
 * GCPorganisers || 10:53 || #globalclassroom chat topic - A Journey of Many Firsts http://t.co/lV4Oq2bhcG Join us in 5 :) #edchat #ukedchat #globaled #futuristex ||
 * bhallowes || 10:55 || @TheHeadsOffice I'm looking forward to joining you for the #globalclassroom chat in two minutes. ||
 * bhallowes || 10:56 || Does everyone have their coffee? Time for our first chat for April. Please let us know where you are. #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 10:56 || Please make sure you use the has tag #globalclassroom for the chat the will start in a minute! ||
 * CliveSir || 10:57 || 3MINS til #globalclassroom chat! #ukedchat #edchat #ozteachers #edchatie ||
 * mgraffin || 10:58 || @bhallowes coffee? almost time for dinner here in Perth, West Aus #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 10:59 || Good day everyone. I'm in Port Elizabeth. It's a glorious Autumn day, blue skies and a gentle breeze. Time for lunch. #globalclassroom ||
 * sharon75chapman || 10:59 || #globalclassroom hi ||
 * bhallowes || 10:59 || Hi Sharon, welcome. It's good to have you here. #globalclassroom ||
 * sharon75chapman || 11:00 || #globalclassroom In the rainy town of Weymouth, south coast of UK ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:00 || This is what we will be chatting about! http://t.co/9FG0MqR5GM #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:01 || dropping in on first April #globalclassroom chat from Perth, Western Australia. Have dubious honour of inspiring this topic @iEARNUSA ||
 * bhallowes || 11:01 || What's for dinner, Michael? My children love to hear about time zones. #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:01 || RT @mgraffin: dropping in on first April #globalclassroom chat from Perth, Western Australia. Have dubious honour of inspiring this topi ... ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 11:01 || RT @mgraffin: dropping in on first April #globalclassroom chat from Perth, Western Australia. Have dubious honour of inspiring this topi ... ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:01 || Welcome everyone! Please introduce yourslef & tell us where you are in the world! #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:02 || Michael please tell us about your first for later this year. #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:02 || Hello Sharon, Brenda & Clive! Great to have you here! #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:03 || I suppose my biggest #globaled first will be attending the #iearn13 conference in Doha, Qatar. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 11:03 || I suppose my biggest #globaled first will be attending the #iearn13 conference in Doha, Qatar. #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:03 || I suppose my biggest #globaled first will be attending the #iearn13 conference in Doha, Qatar. #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:03 || Q1. What global awareness “firsts” have you had as part of a global classroom collaboration as a participant, or leader? #globalclassroom ||
 * sharon75chapman || 11:03 || #globalclassroom ty this is a very new experience for me, but keen to learn :) ||
 * mgraffin || 11:04 || My first international trip in over 22 years, and first time in the Far East #globalclassroom Looking fwd 2 connecting with iEARN teachers ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:04 || We are talking about 'firsts' that maybe the virtual world has enabled us to experience! Share your firsts! #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:04 || Sharon, there you have your global first! #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:05 || In 2000 I attended my first IT conference in Cape Town and it happened to be the iEarn conference too. So inspiring. #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:06 || I have attended quite a few teachmeets which all came from my links on twitter! #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:06 || @bhallowes you LUCKY, LUCKY girl #globalclassroom ||
 * MzHumz || 11:06 || RT @mgraffin: #globalclassroom chat topic - A Journey of Many Firsts http://t.co/9JAe4QCM1L Join us in 5 :) #edchat #ukedchat #globaled ... ||
 * bhallowes || 11:06 || Anyone struggling to follow the chat could try logging into http://t.co/i2Up9eFu7t with their twitter ac. Makes it easy. #globalclassroom ||
 * sharon75chapman || 11:07 || #globalclassroom what are teach meets? ||
 * bhallowes || 11:07 || @mgraffin I know Michael, that is where I became hooked on integrating IT - even though it took me a long time to connect. #globalclassroom ||
 * MzHumz || 11:08 || #globalclassroom Erin from NJ, USA. 6-12 media specialist.  Randomly woke up early. Yay serendipity! ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:08 || @sharon75chapman Just like it says on the tin - teachers meeting together to share practice that has gone well. #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:08 || @sharon75chapman TeachMeets are face to face sharing of ideas by teachers for teachers. #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:09 || @sharon75chapman They are free to attend & provide excellent CPD. 5 mins presentation on anything that you want to share! #globalclassroom ||
 * sharon75chapman || 11:09 || #globalclassroom ty ||
 * bhallowes || 11:09 || Hi Erin. Good morning and welcome. I look forward to hearing from you. #globalclassroom ||
 * MzHumz || 11:09 || “@sharon75chapman: #globalclassroom what are teach meets?” I've never heard of these either. ||
 * bhallowes || 11:10 || I am in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. SE tip of Africa. #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:10 || @sa_78 Plewase remember the hash tag Sam #globalclassroom ||
 * sharon75chapman || 11:10 || #globalclassroom where can you find out more about them? ||
 * EdTech_Stories || 11:10 || RT @GCPorganisers: Join us for the first April #globalclassroom chat in 5 mins - teachers sharing global education stories & firsts ... ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:10 || #globalclassroom Up early too. Across the pond in Salem, just north of Boston. Global 1st being here today . ||
 * MzHumz || 11:11 || “@PhoenixSchool: #globalclassroom Up early too. Across the pond in Salem, just north of Boston. Global 1st being here today “ Ditto to this ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:11 || @sharon75chapman Most put details here http://t.co/xCaTHqY2rF #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:11 || TeachMeets were implemented by Microsoft. They are run in various regions. Anyone can set them up. #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:11 || @bhallowes we're very happy you did here at #globalclassroom :) ||
 * bhallowes || 11:12 || @PhoenixSchool Ooo aren't I sending you a flat friend on Monday? I packaged them last night ready to go. #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:12 || @MzHumz @PhoenixSchool Good morning Phoenix! Ho2w lovely to have you join us! #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:13 || #globalclassroom going global has taught me a great deal about life, religion, conflict, and culture around the world ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:13 || @bhallowes All those I've attended are organised by teachers. Sponsorship is very much frowned on in the UK! #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:13 || my #globalclassroom scrapbook project has provided a fascinating glimpse into students' & teachers lives around the world. ||
 * bhallowes || 11:14 || @PhoenixSchool Are you Betsye? #globalclassroom ||
 * sharon75chapman || 11:14 || #globalclassroom as the new International curriculum leader for IPACA I must make good global links! ||
 * bhallowes || 11:14 || Sending out Flat friends this week will be a first for us. We are posting 5 on Monday. Such excitement. #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:16 || #globalclassroom scrapbooks are physical artefacts, with digital copies http://t.co/XddI1bUOoR @MzHumz ... soon to be iEARN project ||
 * MzHumz || 11:16 || #globalclassroom A 1st for me was making a connection w a Texas classroom last year that resulted in a vid competition bet his classes : ) ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:16 || @smemprimary How did you make your first links Emma? #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:16 || @smemprimary That is such a bonus with technology. About 10 yrs ago my Gr 7 class emailed specialists but Skype is better. #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:17 || @sharon75chapman you've come to the right place :) check out http://t.co/cG6Cbf2MAf, make connctions via our communities #globalclassroom ||
 * smemprimary || 11:17 || #globalclassroom Going global has enabled our school to be introduced to and meet amazing scientists throughout the world via Skype! #STEM ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:17 || @MzHumz How did you make that first connection? #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:17 || @smemprimary would you happen to have blog posts / photos / vids of these interactions? wld like to use for upcoming pres #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 11:17 || RT @smemprimary: #globalclassroom Going global has enabled our school to meet amazing scientisSt throughout the world via Skype! #STEM ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:17 || RT @smemprimary: #globalclassroom Going global has enabled our school to meet amazing scientisSt throughout the world via Skype! #STEM ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:18 || RT @bhallowes: Sending out Flat friends this week will be a first for us. We are posting 5 on Monday. Such excitement. #globalclassroom ||
 * PrimaryGTP2012 || 11:18 || I'm looking to link up with a school in Australia for our multicultural week in May, how do I go about it? #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:18 || @MzHumz if not in iEARN, happy 2 help you set up your own scrapbook project :) #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:19 || Please remember the hash tag so we can all see your gr8 comments #globalclassroom ||
 * sharon75chapman || 11:19 || #globalclassroom my topic this term is the holiday show, would love to link up with a school in another country to work collaboratively. ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:20 || RTsmemprimary Asked for a RT on twitter for any astronomers to help with our STEM week. Got astronomy royalty in Chile! #globalclassroom ||
 * sa_78 || 11:20 || would be particularly interested in knowing more about using solo in practical Phys Ed lessons #globalclassroom ||
 * MzHumz || 11:21 || @mgraffin thanks! Our gr9 seminar is going to start units on multiculturalism & global empathy soon. It's a good fit #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:21 || We are waiting for the arrival of a Travelling Rhino next month. Rhino poaching is a huge global problem. #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:21 || I recently used Google Docs to collect global perspectives as part of an Asia inquiry #globalclassroom copied idea from @sureallyno ||
 * bhallowes || 11:21 || @sharon75chapman Please tell us more about the holiday show. What is that? #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:22 || @sa_78 You need to get in touch with @LearningSpy He's the king of solo! #globalclassroom ||
 * MzHumz || 11:22 || #globalclassroom this term is the holiday show, would love to link up with a school in another country to work collaboratively. - gr level? ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:22 || RT @sharon75chapman: #globalclassroom my topic this term is the holiday show, would love to link up with a school in another country to ... ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:23 || RT @mgraffin: I recently used Google Docs to collect global perspectives as part of an Asia inquiry #globalclassroom copied idea from @s ... ||
 * mgraffin || 11:23 || global connections will start with exploration of holidays, but deeper connections are very rewarding :) @sharon75chapman #globalclassroom ||
 * sa_78 || 11:23 || @TheHeadsOffice Thanks, have viewed his introductory presentation he did on solo for staff development. Excellent #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:24 || @MzHumz should be - http://t.co/EaEYjruQiR #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:24 || @MzHumz some countries were more challenging to find connections in #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:25 || #globalclassroom So many changes in such short time. Where will we b in 5? Global connections students learning to make now just beginning ||
 * MzHumz || 11:25 || “@mgraffin: @MzHumz should be - http://t.co/mYqAo926EP #globalclassroom” Thanks! ||
 * bhallowes || 11:26 || @PhoenixSchool Absolutely. 10 years ago all I had was a dodgy email dial up connection. :-) #globalclassroom ||
 * sharon75chapman || 11:26 || #globalclassroom the holiday show is a unit of work that lasts 6-8 weeks. The children will learn about holidaying locally, nationally and ||
 * mgraffin || 11:26 || .@JosePopoff shared some great #globalclassroom lessons on our project blog last year. worth reading - http://t.co/KemlzouFaF #globaled ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:26 || .@JosePopoff shared some great #globalclassroom lessons on our project blog last year. worth reading - http://t.co/3altFctqrA #globaled ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:26 || Can global connections provide more than a 'penpal' experience? #globalclassroom ||
 * sharon75chapman || 11:27 || #globalclassroom internationally. As well as making there own holiday programme for Portland, ||
 * sharon75chapman || 11:27 || #globalclassroom they will also investigate impact on tourism from a negative perspective. ||
 * bhallowes || 11:27 || @sharon75chapman Great idea. Do you connect with multiple schools/ countries. I guess the more there are the better. #globalclassroom ||
 * MzHumz || 11:28 || “#globalclassroom holiday show is a unit of work that lasts 6-8 weeks. Children learn about holidaying locally, nationally” awesome idea! ||
 * MzHumz || 11:29 || @JosePopoff shared some great #globalclassroom lessons on our project blog last year. worth reading - http://t.co/8uJi4IjyfZ #globaled ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:29 || RT @MzHumz: .@JosePopoff shared some great #globalclassroom lessons on our project blog last year. worth reading - http://t.co/8uJi4Ijyf ... ||
 * bhallowes || 11:29 || Q2 Have you had a global awareness “first” as part of this Twitter chat? #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:29 || @mgraffin #globalclassroom It's the deeper global connections that are the real challenge. Many fun ones but not collaborative ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:30 || For those looking for their 'first' connection, what makes a good one? #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:30 || RT @PhoenixSchool: @mgraffin #globalclassroom It's the deeper global connections that are the real challenge. Many fun ones but not coll ... ||
 * mgraffin || 11:30 || RT @PhoenixSchool: @mgraffin #globalclassroom It's the deeper global connections that are the real challenge. Many fun ones but not coll ... ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 11:30 || RT @PhoenixSchool: @mgraffin #globalclassroom It's the deeper global connections that are the real challenge. Many fun ones but not coll ... ||
 * sharon75chapman || 11:30 || #globalclassroom by end of unit the children will have made local holiday guide and film! Any of your schools want to link up? ||
 * mgraffin || 11:30 || .@PhoenixSchool i agree. it takes time & effort to build relationships between teachers, and build productive partnerships #globalclassroom ||
 * coffeechugbooks || 11:30 || #globalclassroom I have my global projects that I have been part of and also operated over on the sidebar of my blog http://t.co/pVot6D0jb7 ||
 * bhallowes || 11:30 || I am part of the Skype Global Classroom group which I came across through Twitter. We develop supportive friendships. #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:31 || .@PhoenixSchool I am only starting to realise true benefits of deeper connections after 2 years of running #globalclassroom project ... ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:31 || RT @coffeechugbooks: #globalclassroom I have my global projects that I have been part of and also operated over on the sidebar of my blo ... ||
 * mgraffin || 11:31 || RT @coffeechugbooks: #globalclassroom I have my global projects that I have been part of and also operated over on the sidebar of my blo ... ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 11:31 || RT @coffeechugbooks: #globalclassroom I have my global projects that I have been part of and also operated over on the sidebar of my blo ... ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:31 || @bhallowes Is there a link you could share Brenda? #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:32 || @mgraffin @PhoenixSchool Tell us more Michael! Hoiw did they change? #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:33 || @MzHumz Don't forget to add the hash tag #globalclassroom so all can see it. ||
 * coffeechugbooks || 11:33 || @bhallowes #globalclassroom I am finding Google Hangouts to be a great tool to replace Skype as you can have many join at once and record ||
 * bhallowes || 11:33 || @TheHeadsOffice Michael can add you to the chat. I was looking at the wiki but there's only a link to Mystery Skype. #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:33 || @TheHeadsOffice @PhoenixSchool starting to have deep discussions of religion, culture, history with a friend in Pakistan #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:33 || RT @coffeechugbooks: @bhallowes #globalclassroom I am finding Google Hangouts to be a great tool to replace Skype as you can have many j ... ||
 * bhallowes || 11:34 || This is a great wiki https://t.co/6cMEQMwCfl of ideas. #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:34 || @TheHeadsOffice @PhoenixSchool have learnt a great deal from @rawyashatila in Lebanon ... #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:34 || Is there a place for Face Time? I have found that much quality than Skype #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:35 || RT @coffeechugbooks: @bhallowes #globalclassroom I am finding Google Hangouts to be a great tool to replace Skype as you can have many j ... ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 11:35 || RT @coffeechugbooks: @bhallowes #globalclassroom I am finding Google Hangouts to be a great tool to replace Skype as you can have many j ... ||
 * mgraffin || 11:35 || RT @coffeechugbooks: @bhallowes #globalclassroom I am finding Google Hangouts to be a great tool to replace Skype as you can have many j ... ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:35 || RT @bhallowes: This is a great wiki https://t.co/6cMEQMwCfl of ideas. #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:35 || @TheHeadsOffice I agree. Hangouts are great. Much more versatile. #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:35 || @coffeechugbooks @bhallowes our issue is blocks n filters :P #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:35 || @TheHeadsOffice #globalclassroom I don't know yet. It takes a different commitment from teachers to do more than have global experience. ||
 * MzHumz || 11:35 || @mgraffin @phoenixschool Interesting! It lets you know if you put in the time something more than pen pals is possible #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:35 || @mgraffin @coffeechugbooks @bhallowes That seems to be one thing that connects ALL classes across the world! #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:36 || @TheHeadsOffice @PhoenixSchool the little things, the life lessons that u learn from people on the other side of the world #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:36 || @mgraffin I see. I'm still unmonitored in my lab. No one else knows anything about online stuff - apart from email. :-) #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:36 || @PhoenixSchool You know I'm going t ask you to explain 'different commitment' pls! #globalclassroom ||
 * PrimaryGTP2012 || 11:36 || I think it would be great if we could teach them about life in England and vice versa. #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:37 || @MzHumz @phoenixschool exactly! finding good partners is a challenge - stick with them when you find them (via @LParisi) #globalclassroom ||
 * MzHumz || 11:38 || “@coffeechugbooks: @bhallowes #globalclassroom Google Hangouts is a great tool to replace Skype bc many can join at once & record” record!?! ||
 * mgraffin || 11:38 || for an early childhood perspective with a difference, have a read of this http://t.co/z3CawRc6GI #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:38 || RT @mgraffin: for an early childhood perspective with a difference, have a read of this http://t.co/z3CawRc6GI #globalclassroom ||
 * MarcSchmid || 11:39 || RT @NewsAcademy: RT @bhallowes: This is a great wiki https://t.co/NwlhTApM5o of ideas. #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:39 || @mgraffin Michael please tell us how to add people to Skype group. #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:40 || RT @TheHeadsOffice: For those looking for their 'first' connection, what makes a good one? #globalclassroom #globaled ||
 * mgraffin || 11:40 || @bhallowes with #globalclassroom skype group, anyone can add contact. Hello Little World is for keen skypers, we can add if you want 2 try ||
 * PrimaryGTP2012 || 11:41 || I would love to hear from anyone who has successfully set up links with another school in another country so I can get tips #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:41 || Those of you with links - do you use blogs? #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:42 || Ok those who'd like to join the Skype group please post your Skype name here. #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:42 || Please make sure you use the hash tag #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:43 || If you prefer not to make your Skype name public you could DM me. #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:43 || @mgraffin #globalclassroom yes the little things. My K-2nds were amazed to find flip flops called jandals in NZ and thongs in Aus. ||
 * MzHumz || 11:44 || “@TheHeadsOffice: Those of you with links - do you use blogs? #globalclassroom” not yet, but I want to! ||
 * bhallowes || 11:44 || @PrimaryGTP2012 Earlier this year our Gr 2's hosted a Flat Rosie from Sydney. We blogged and had a Skype call. #globalclassroom ||
 * JanineFoster5 || 11:44 || @TheHeadsOffice Yes! Children can interact in real time. Instant communication without waiting for the postman! #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:45 || @MzHumz V easy to set up Go to @PrimaryBlogger Great service, free & easy! #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:46 || @JanineFoster5 How did you start to make connections? #globalclassroom ||
 * danielle6849 || 11:46 || RT @roth_rothjr3: @danielle6849 Would any 5th grade teacher want to team up to do a Google docs project? #globaled #globalclassroom @epals ||
 * JanineFoster5 || 11:46 || @TheHeadsOffice We have used FaceTime to share stories with local schools. Relies on all participants having apple devices #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:47 || @danielle6849 @roth_rothjr3 @epals Meet @primarygtp who is looking for a link! #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:47 || @PrimaryGTP2012 My K-2nds learned a bit. about English history from our UK #Quadblogging buddies.#globalclassroom ||
 * sharon75chapman || 11:48 || #globalclassroom what age is 5th grade? ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:48 || RT @TheHeadsOffice: @danielle6849 @roth_rothjr3 @epals Meet @primarygtp12 who is looking for a link! #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:48 || @JanineFoster5 Ah, thought there must be a catch. didn't think of that! #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:49 || Wow this chat is rocking now. LOL. #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:49 || @JanineFoster5 @TheHeadsOffice although magic of having something special arrive in the post should not be underestimated! #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:49 || @JanineFoster5 @TheHeadsOffice although magic of having something special arrive in the post should not be underestimated! #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:51 || @mgraffin @JanineFoster5 I agree! A letter is so special! If links have been made ch will ubnderstand distance though #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:51 || I lost Flat Rosie in Cape Town and the children made up their own stories of how she got back to our city. #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:51 || http://t.co/CwTW8JX9LZ #globalclassroom ||
 * JanineFoster5 || 11:51 || @smemprimary @theheadsoffice Twitter is blocked in China, however....http://t.co/8kUeZ31QyO #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 11:51 || @TheHeadsOffice #globalclassroom Commitment --partly willingness 2 help kids get beyond activity 2 have real conversations with one another ||
 * mgraffin || 11:51 || @TheHeadsOffice @JanineFoster5 letters, mascots, flat friends, scrapbooks, ... #globalclassroom. All have their place ||
 * mgraffin || 11:52 || RT @bhallowes: I lost Flat Rosie in Cape Town and the children made up their own stories of how she got back to our city. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 11:52 || RT @bhallowes: I lost Flat Rosie in Cape Town and the children made up their own stories of how she got back to our city. #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:52 || Time is going on. Can you each make a suggestion for those who are starting their global journey of the best way to start? #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:52 || RT @PhoenixSchool: @TheHeadsOffice #globalclassroom Commitment --partly willingness 2 help kids get beyond activity 2 have real conversa ... ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 11:52 || RT @PhoenixSchool: @TheHeadsOffice #globalclassroom Commitment --partly willingness 2 help kids get beyond activity 2 have real conversa ... ||
 * mgraffin || 11:52 || RT @PhoenixSchool: @TheHeadsOffice #globalclassroom Commitment --partly willingness 2 help kids get beyond activity 2 have real conversa ... ||
 * mgraffin || 11:52 || @PhoenixSchool @TheHeadsOffice yes! have not yet had opportunity to do this in my own classroom :( have a lot to learn ... #globalclassroom ||
 * bhallowes || 11:53 || I'd say start small. Get a friend in your own country to give it a go before going global. Builds confidence. #globalclassroom ||
 * sharon75chapman || 11:53 || #globalclassroom do what I have done today, don't be afraid of trying something new! ||
 * KateAlvanley || 11:53 || RT @MarcSchmid: RT @NewsAcademy: RT @bhallowes: This is a great wiki https://t.co/NwlhTApM5o of ideas. #globalclassroom ||
 * JanineFoster5 || 11:54 || @TheHeadsOffice @SmpsClass12 made their first global connections through quadblogging - fantastic way of using class blogs #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:54 || @sharon75chapman Excellent advice Sharon. Do get to a teachmeet if you can. I think they are awesome & I'm retired! #globalclassroom ||
 * crest_star || 11:54 || @TheHeadsOffice #globalclassroom the best place to start is Connecting Classrooms through CREST with @BCSchoolsonline http://t.co/VDt5M72sj6 ||
 * bhallowes || 11:55 || @sharon75chapman You go girl! Now you are ready to step out..... :-) #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:56 || RT @sharon75chapman: #globalclassroom do what I have done today, don't be afraid of trying something new! ||
 * mgraffin || 11:56 || RT @sharon75chapman: #globalclassroom do what I have done today, don't be afraid of trying something new! ||
 * krivett1 || 11:56 || RT @sharon75chapman: #globalclassroom do what I have done today, don't be afraid of trying something new! ||
 * MzHumz || 11:56 || #globalclassroom work hard at making your first connection. Use your small successes at 1st to spur your drive to make more. ||
 * JanineFoster5 || 11:56 || @TheHeadsOffice Quadblogging got us started - @SmpsClass12 now have connections in USA and New Zealand #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:56 || best way to goglobal is to ENGAGE in community - twitter, facebook, skype, edmodo ... #globalclassroom project spaces are good start ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:56 || best way to goglobal is to ENGAGE in community - twitter, facebook, skype, edmodo ... #globalclassroom project spaces are good start ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:57 || Do make sure you look at this for more details of April's chats! http://t.co/9FG0MqR5GM #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 11:57 || RT @MzHumz: #globalclassroom work hard at making your first connection. Use your small successes at 1st to spur your drive to make more. ||
 * iEARNAustralia || 11:57 || RT @MzHumz: #globalclassroom work hard at making your first connection. Use your small successes at 1st to spur your drive to make more. ||
 * mgraffin || 11:57 || RT @MzHumz: #globalclassroom work hard at making your first connection. Use your small successes at 1st to spur your drive to make more. ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:57 || RT @mgraffin: best way to goglobal is to ENGAGE in community - twitter, facebook, skype, edmodo ... #globalclassroom project spaces are ... ||
 * smemprimary || 11:57 || @TheHeadsOffice @GCPorganisers Great chat! Many thanks #globalclassroom ||
 * cybraryman1 || 11:57 || Saturday Chats: #satchat #globalclassroom #catholicedchat #rechat http://t.co/2W1KYl9Ato ||
 * JanineFoster5 || 11:58 || @TheHeadsOffice not forgetting 100 Word Challenge! Australian commentators giving amazing feedback #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:58 || RT @MzHumz: #globalclassroom work hard at making your first connection. Use your small successes at 1st to spur your drive to make more. ||
 * bhallowes || 11:58 || Wow time flies. Thank you everyone. It's been great connecting. See you next month! #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:58 || RT @JanineFoster5: @TheHeadsOffice not forgetting 100 Word Challenge! Australian commentators giving amazing feedback #globalclassroom ||
 * JL3001 || 11:58 || RT @coffeechugbooks: @bhallowes #globalclassroom I am finding Google Hangouts to be a great tool to replace Skype as you can have many j ... ||
 * crest_star || 11:58 || our Tree for Life project specially adapted for #globalclassroom free downloads http://t.co/VDt5M72sj6 Connecting Classrooms through CREST ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 11:59 || Many thanks to everyone! I'm off for a swim with my 5 month grand daughter who is being christened tomorrow! #globalclassroom ||
 * mgraffin || 11:59 || glad I stayed home to attend #globalclassroom chat. thanks for coming, and thanks @TheHeadsOffice @bhallowes 4 great moderation :) ||
 * MzHumz || 12:00 || “@bhallowes: Wow time flies. Thank you everyone. It's been great connecting. See you next month! #globalclassroom” thanks everyone! ||
 * CliveSir || 12:00 || An archive of the #globalclassroom chats will appear here shortly http://t.co/7jizNkyrNz :) ||
 * bhallowes || 12:00 || @mgraffin Thank you Michael for making me S T R E T C H. It's never comfortable in the hot seat. ;-) #globalclassroom ||
 * GCPorganisers || 12:00 || @cybraryman1 thanks mate. #globalclassroom chats are running this weekend http://t.co/lV4Oq2bhcG ||
 * JanineFoster5 || 12:01 || @mgraffin @theheadsoffice we have that too! Got a special delivery of mysterious space postcards from link made on twitter #globalclassroom ||
 * TheHeadsOffice || 12:01 || RT @CliveSir: An archive of the #globalclassroom chats will appear here shortly http://t.co/7jizNkyrNz :) ||
 * bhallowes || 12:01 || @TheHeadsOffice Enjoy Julia. Precious times. #globalclassroom ||
 * PrimaryGTP2012 || 12:02 || #globalclassroom Also when teaching about Australia what should I include? History, geography & art are easy enough to cover, but what about ||
 * sharon75chapman || 12:03 || #globalclassroom ty all off bowling with the kids 14 and 4 :) It's been real great! ||
 * cybraryman1 || 12:03 || RT @GCPorganisers #globalclassroom chats are running this weekend: http://t.co/lV4Oq2bhcG ||
 * JanineFoster5 || 12:03 || @MzHumz @theheadsoffice sign up here for the next round of quadblogging   http://t.co/VmrV1kiAWx Great connections! #globalclassroom ||
 * PrimaryGTP2012 || 12:04 || #globalclassroom sport, literacy etc? I was thinking aboriginal stories and beliefs. I'm only just looking into it,but excited by it already ||
 * JanineFoster5 || 12:05 || @TheHeadsOffice We've had children from USA and NZ commenting on the children's 100WC posts - it all links brilliantly #globalclassroom ||
 * PrimaryGTP2012 || 12:05 || #globalclassroom also what about traditional Australian food? I want to appeal to all the senses and learning styles. ||