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=Archive of April's #GlobalClassroom Chat 3/3 - Sunday April 14th, 01:00-02:00 UTC= =A Journey of Many Firsts=

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 * iEARNUSA || 01:59 || The next hour is dedicated to #GlobalClassroom chat ||
 * RentonL || 01:59 || For the next hour all my tweets will be dedicated to #globalclassroom chat! @iEARNUSA and I look forward to your stories of "firsts"! ||
 * RentonL || 02:00 || @iEARNUSA Hey! How are you, Dave! I am really pumped for this #globalclassroom chat! The frog team reunites! ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:01 || @RentonL I wish I had a photo of frogs on Table Mountain to tie our chats together! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:01 || Please join us for the April #globalclassroom chat: http://t.co/PHTBmbyOqk ||
 * RentonL || 02:02 || @iEARNUSA That would TRULY rock this #globalclassroom chat! ;) ||
 * RentonL || 02:02 || Welcome to #globalclassroom chat! Today's topic: A Journey of many firsts! Please remember to use the #globalclassroom hashtag! ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:03 || #GlobalClassroom Q. Can teachers, students have profound, transformative international experiences through virtual exchange? #exchange20 ||
 * RentonL || 02:03 || @iEARNUSA I am SO glad that we get to work together again for another awesome Dave inspired #globalclassroom chat! ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:03 || @RentonL is going to lead us through some awesome #globalclassroom questions ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:04 || @RentonL Any #globaled "firsts"to share? #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:05 || I truly had no ideas of the power of flattening the walls of a classroom and the incredible learning that could take place! #globalclassroom ||
 * NZWaikato || 02:06 || RT @RentonL: Please join us for the April #globalclassroom chat: http://t.co/PHTBmbyOqk ||
 * RentonL || 02:06 || @iEARNUSA Gosh ... where to begin ... NOTHING like YOUR firsts ... but blogging and working with an NGO for the first time! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrPHamel || 02:06 || #globalclassroom my class and I used edmodo to have chats with students in New Zealand (we're in Canada) - a first for us! ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:06 || Fun! @MrPHamel: #globalclassroom my class and I used edmodo to have chats with students in New Zealand (we're in Canada) - a first for us! ||
 * connectaschool || 02:06 || RT @iEARNUSA: Fun! @MrPHamel: #globalclassroom my class and I used edmodo to have chats with students in New Zealand (we're in Canada) ... ||
 * RentonL || 02:07 || @iEARNUSA Working with a global PLN and seeing seamless ease working w google docs - AMAZING experience. #globalclassroom ||
 * beverleybunker || 02:07 || We are still trying to get there! Have had tons of firsts, though not as global as I'd like. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:07 || @MrPHamel That is awesome! Truly flattening the walls. How did your students respond? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:08 || Love using @historypin to tell the story of early #globalclassroom Check this out from 1990 http://t.co/Ju3w0WB2w4 ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:09 || Poco a poco @beverleybunker: We are still trying to get there! Have had tons of firsts, though not as global as I'd like. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:09 || @iEARNUSA Today was the FIRST day for me ever SEEING a @historypin! ANOTHER first! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:09 || RT @RentonL: @iEARNUSA Working with a global PLN and seeing seamless ease working w google docs - AMAZING experience. #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 02:09 || RT @RentonL: @iEARNUSA Working with a global PLN and seeing seamless ease working w google docs - AMAZING experience. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:10 || In celebration of @mgraffin's first international trip abroad to Dohan Qatar, this #globalclassroom chat is dedicated to sharing "firsts"! ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:10 || Let's find more! @RentonL Today was the FIRST day for me ever SEEING a @historypin! ANOTHER first! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:10 || RT @RentonL: In celebration of @mgraffin's first trip abroad to Doha, #Qatar, this #globalclassroom chat is dedicated to sharing "firsts"! ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 02:10 || #globalclassroom. Sleepover at school in order to Skype with 9 classrooms around world. Real sense of time zones. ||
 * connectaschool || 02:10 || RT @iEARNUSA: RT @RentonL: In celebration of @mgraffin's first trip abroad to Doha, #Qatar, this #globalclassroom chat is dedicated to s ... ||
 * RentonL || 02:10 || What global awareness "firsts" have you had as a part of a #globalclassroom? As participant? As leader? ||
 * RentonL || 02:11 || @PhoenixSchool Oh my GOODNESS - brave AND exciting! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:11 || Awesome! @PhoenixSchool: #globalclassroom. Sleepover at school in order to Skype with 9 classrooms around world. Real sense of time zones. ||
 * connectaschool || 02:11 || RT @iEARNUSA: Awesome! @PhoenixSchool: #globalclassroom. Sleepover at school in order to Skype with 9 classrooms around world. Real sen ... ||
 * RobynThiessen || 02:11 || I started my first global project! https://t.co/7YApf0YtYg #globalclassroom ||
 * MrPHamel || 02:12 || #globalclassroom Class has written surveys online, with questions about kids' lives. ready to go this week interested? tweet me! ||
 * RentonL || 02:12 || @iEARNUSA @PhoenixSchool The timezone thing still stumps ME! #globalclassroom chats have really helped me get my feet wet - never mind kids! ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:12 || OMG a FROG! @RobynThiessen: I started my first global project! http://t.co/FVU6TiNvgl #globalclassroom @Rentonl ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:12 || RT @MrPHamel: #globalclassroom Class has written surveys online, with questions about kids' lives. ready to go this week interested? twe ... ||
 * RobynThiessen || 02:13 || @MrPHamel would love to participate #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:13 || @MrPHamel That's very exciting! Where are you in Canada, Paul? #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 02:13 || Great name! @RobynThiessen: I started my first global project! http://t.co/ztCRqlxx6p #globalclassroom ||
 * RobynThiessen || 02:13 || @RentonL I put all the cities in my clock on my iPhone #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 02:14 || RT @RentonL: @iEARNUSA @PhoenixSchool The timezone thing still stumps ME! #globalclassroom chats have really helped me get my feet wet - ... ||
 * RentonL || 02:14 || @connectaschool @RobynThiessen I LOVED reading about that project ... and @iEARNUSA and I LOVED the FROG picture! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:14 || @MrPHamel I'm in Calgary, Alberta! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:15 || @MrPHamel How was the paperwork for permission? Sometimes that can be a bit of a #globalclassroom "frog"! ||
 * RobynThiessen || 02:15 || @RentonL thanks so much! There are 30+ classes now! #amazedme #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:15 || RT @RobynThiessen: @RentonL thanks so much! There are 30+ classes now! #amazedme #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 02:15 || RT @RobynThiessen: @RentonL thanks so much! There are 30+ classes now! #amazedme #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:16 || @RobynThiessen I still think it's cool when I see that it's Fall somewhere ... and Spring here! Easily entertained! #globalclassroom ||
 * beverleybunker || 02:16 || Honestly, I'm still struggling to find others interested in connecting! Suggestions? We need interactions in French... #globalclassroom ||
 * RobynThiessen || 02:16 || @RentonL not sure what you mean #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:16 || @RobynThiessen Isn't it amazing - this technology - the ability to be connected any time, anywhere? I love it! #globalclassroom ||
 * RobynThiessen || 02:17 || we love Skyping into the future!!! LOL #globalclassroom ||
 * MrPHamel || 02:17 || @RentonL #globalclassroom Didn't do any... kids used board-supplied elearning email to subscribe to surveymonkey; gave no personal data ||
 * RentonL || 02:17 || @RobynThiessen Do you mean "permission"? For me it is FOIP and permission to use certain tools. #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 02:17 || #globalclassroom Built inquiry-bases curriculum projects from UK #quadblogging buddies-fairy traps, rescuing Tickly Paws in snow. @ndarling ||
 * RobynThiessen || 02:17 || @beverleybunker I have a connection for you on Van Island . She is in the global project #globalclassroom ||
 * beverleybunker || 02:18 || @RobynThiessen Haha! I'd never thought of that experience for the kids. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrPHamel || 02:18 || @RentonL #globalclassroom only prepared questions on paper, then typed up. no personal questions included... but now I'm worried... ||
 * RentonL || 02:18 || @MrPHamel Oh - that's fabulous! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:18 || RT @beverleybunker: @RobynThiessen Haha! I'd never thought of that experience for the kids. #globalclassroom ||
 * beverleybunker || 02:18 || @RobynThiessen Thanks! Any contact info is always appreciated :) #globalclassroom ||
 * RobynThiessen || 02:18 || @RentonL we have a general media release. I have a more detailed form for all of my st. we use Twitter etc #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:19 || @beverleybunker @RobynThiessen Agreed! Another great, meaningful learning experience for children to learn about the world! #globalclassroom ||
 * RobynThiessen || 02:19 || Have to head out for dinner but will check the archive #globalclassroom ||
 * beverleybunker || 02:20 || @RobynThiessen @RentonL My permission is similar, general done by district, specific for my class about Web 2.0 tools #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:20 || I think, for me, a really HUGE first was discovering the POWER of a global PLN as well, through twitter and #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 02:20 || @RobynThiessen @RentonL I do the same thing! Only way I can keep time zones straight & plan connections! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:20 || @RobynThiessen It was nice to see you hear for a bit, Robyn! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrPHamel || 02:20 || @beverleybunker @RobynThiessen #globalclassroom not sure what will happen next, but happy to see where it leads. ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:21 || We're sharing "firsts" this hour on #globalclassroom chat. So many teachers, students using #edtech to go global for first time ||
 * connectaschool || 02:21 || RT @iEARNUSA: We're sharing "firsts" this hour on #globalclassroom chat. So many teachers, students using #edtech to go global for first ... ||
 * RentonL || 02:21 || @iEARNUSA YOU'VE had some pretty amazing firsts TOO ... we'd love to hear about some of the highlights! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrPHamel || 02:21 || #globalclassroom is PLN professional learning network? ||
 * RobynThiessen || 02:21 || I am crowdsourcing for a presentation on Going Global for my district. Would love for everyone to addpage! #globalclassroom ||
 * RobynThiessen || 02:22 || https://t.co/3XcrGqRRpo Thanks #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:22 || @MrPHamel Yes - the best PLN ever ... I've learned SO much through twitter and through my journey with #globalclassroom. :) ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:23 || @RentonL Let's jump on the @HIstoryPin time machine & travel back 40 years & see early #globalclassroom .. http://t.co/5SbkSeNL7Y #globaled ||
 * RentonL || 02:23 || @MrPHamel You haven't been on twitter for long, it appears ... you will NEVER look back! #globalclassroom :) ||
 * RentonL || 02:24 || RT @iEARNUSA: @RentonL Let's jump on the @HIstoryPin time machine & travel back 40 years & see early #globalclassroom .. http:/ ... ||
 * connectaschool || 02:24 || 40 years ago! @iEARNUSA: @RentonL @HIstoryPin time machine & travel back 40 years & see early #globalclassroom http://t.co/hqNpLnpimf ||
 * RentonL || 02:24 || @iEARNUSA @HIstoryPin That is TRULY amazing - I had NO idea! Truly a #globalclassroom first! ||
 * beverleybunker || 02:25 || Twitter is the game changer for so many! I know that's what started most of my learning journeys in the past year. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:25 || Have you had any global awareness "firsts" as a part of these #globalclassroom twitter chats? ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 02:25 || #globalclassroom. what is @Historypin ? ||
 * beverleybunker || 02:26 || @connectaschool Awesome! Innovation has always existed, it just wasn't so easy to share it with others. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:26 || @beverleybunker I've been on for 1 1/2 years ... the BEST PD and PLN ever! Total game changer for sure! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrPHamel || 02:26 || @RentonL #globalclassroom Just figuring it out....TOO MUCH GOING ON! I feel like a Kindergarten kid in a high school gym class ||
 * RentonL || 02:27 || @MrPHamel Give it time ... you will LOVE it! Are you using @tweetdeck right now? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:27 || @beverleybunker: Skype and Twitter really changing #globalclassroom connections at scale. Can schools keep up? Can nations? Diplomacy? ||
 * connectaschool || 02:27 || RT @iEARNUSA: @beverleybunker: Skype and Twitter really changing #globalclassroom connections at scale. Can schools keep up? Can nations ... ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:28 || RT @beverleybunker: @connectaschool Awesome! Innovation has always existed, it just wasn't so easy to share it with others. #globalclassroom ||
 * connectaschool || 02:28 || RT @beverleybunker: @connectaschool Awesome! Innovation has always existed, it just wasn't so easy to share it with others. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:29 || @iEARNUSA @beverleybunker Such a good question! I think when you find people who are passionate about #globalclassroom it's easier. ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:29 || @PhoenixSchool: #globalclassroom. what is @Historypin ? =&gt; More about how schools using @HistoryPin here http://t.co/5IJELqAjTX ||
 * MrPHamel || 02:29 || @RentonL @TweetDeck #globalclassroom Hmmm... don't think I've heard of tweetdeck. is it an interface? download? ||
 * RentonL || 02:29 || @MrPHamel Tweetdeck will allow you to make columns to help you to organize as well. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:30 || @MrPHamel @TweetDeck If you google it ... you don't have to download ... easy account hooks up to twitter. #globalclassroom ||
 * beverleybunker || 02:31 || @MrPHamel You will love it! My only advice - don't try absolutely everything all at once! Learn 2 filter & take baby steps. #globalclassroom ||
 * beverleybunker || 02:32 || I use hootsuite app to organize, http://t.co/cPstBrOVt8 for chats. #globalclassroom ||
 * jackiefoz1 || 02:32 || @beverleybunker yes, true #Twitter is like a #globalclassroom we are all students and teachers, teaching and learning from each other. #1 ** ||
 * RentonL || 02:32 || @beverleybunker @MrPHamel Agreed - someone once said twitter was like drinking from a fire hose ... you'll figure it out! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:32 || RT @jackiefoz1: @beverleybunker yes, true #Twitter is like a #globalclassroom we are all students and teachers, teaching and learning f ... ||
 * connectaschool || 02:32 || RT @jackiefoz1: @beverleybunker yes, true #Twitter is like a #globalclassroom we are all students and teachers, teaching and learning f ... ||
 * MrPHamel || 02:33 || @RentonL #globalclassroom checking it out now. thanks. also reading the global classroom blog- easier if I had two heads ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 02:33 || @iEARNUSA: #globalclassroom. what is @Historypin ? =&gt; More about how schools using @Historypin here http://t.co/a9rIzUBb0f Thanks! ||
 * RentonL || 02:33 || @MrPHamel I know the feeling! Need three computers ... two heads and a bunch of arms - more frogs, @iEARNUSA !!! #globalclassroom :) ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 02:34 || RT @jackiefoz1: @beverleybunker yes, true #Twitter is like a #globalclassroom we are all students and teachers, teaching and learning f ... ||
 * RentonL || 02:34 || A first for me, through these #globalclassroom chats, has been collaborating with people around the world! LOVE it! ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:35 || One of my #globalclassroom first w #iEARN was seeing global community service projects organized thru #edtech Local/global impact #GYSD ||
 * RentonL || 02:36 || @iEARNUSA Tell us about it - I'd love to hear more! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:36 || #globalclassroom Hi-tec, lo-tech, no-tech-- hasn't stopped young people for wanting to connect w/peers & help others. Universal. ||
 * RentonL || 02:37 || @iEARNUSA Absolutely - if there is will, there is ALWAYS a way 2 make these connections! &lt;3 "no tech" flat stanley yrs ago! #globalclassroom ||
 * MrPHamel || 02:38 || gotta admit I'm missing the frog connection #globalclassroom and awaiting the big reveal ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:38 || @RentonL The iEARN Holocaust/Genecide Project was a powerful #globalclassroom first. http://t.co/aMe9ECTUJE ||
 * RentonL || 02:39 || @MrPHamel It was a GREAT post and chat through #globalclassroom - you'd find it on the blog. About overcoming hurdles. ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 02:40 || #globalclassroom Frustrating though when people sign up for global project or blogging, then don't follow through. So disappointing 4 kids. ||
 * RentonL || 02:40 || @iEARNUSA I will have to read more about the Genocide Project. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:41 || RT @PhoenixSchool: #globalclassroom Frustrating though when people sign up for global project or blogging, then don't follow through. S ... ||
 * connectaschool || 02:41 || RT @PhoenixSchool: #globalclassroom Frustrating though when people sign up for global project or blogging, then don't follow through. S ... ||
 * RentonL || 02:41 || @PhoenixSchool I absolutely agree. Commitment is SO important ... it is SUCH a let down when you're keen and it fails. #globalclassroom ||
 * beverleybunker || 02:42 || @iEARNUSA That has unfortunately been my experience looking for other French classes. Saying yes and not following through. #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 02:42 || @RentonL #globalclassroom. How to get collaboration not just connection. Real challenge. ||
 * RentonL || 02:42 || @PhoenixSchool We've had a little bit of that this year - just disappointing when it doesn't flow. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:42 || RT @PhoenixSchool: @RentonL #globalclassroom. How to get collaboration not just connection. Real challenge. ||
 * connectaschool || 02:43 || Constant challenge. @PhoenixSchool: @RentonL #globalclassroom. How to get collaboration not just connection. Real challenge. ||
 * RentonL || 02:43 || @PhoenixSchool We've had a connection with Peru ... so timezones haven't been an issue ... but huge issue for many places. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:44 || @beverleybunker Nurturing a community that commits to long-term collaboration is really tough. #globalclassroom ||
 * MrPHamel || 02:44 || @PhoenixSchool #globalclassroom it helps so much that iEARN has activities, programs etc. so kids do more than 'pen pal' ||
 * RentonL || 02:45 || @connectaschool @PhoenixSchool Commitment, collaboration, buy-in, connection - critical for making it work. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:45 || RT @RentonL: @connectaschool @PhoenixSchool Commitment, collaboration, buy-in, connection - critical for making it work. #globalclassroom ||
 * beverleybunker || 02:46 || So many amazing possibilities! Sorry to run... I'll be sure to continue checking out #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:46 || Are virtual exchanges able 2 result in authentic empathy, tolerance, compassion & appreciation of what the world is about? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:46 || The @ZerofootPrint Youth Calculator was a successful "first" http://t.co/npNYoDRqRW #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 02:46 || @RentonL #globalclassroom easier to get teacher collaboration than student. #FlatClass tries, but not always successful K-5. ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:47 || Thanks for joining! @beverleybunker: So many amazing possibilities! Sorry to run... I'll be sure to continue checking out #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:47 || @beverleybunker It was great that you could join us, Beverley! Enjoy your day! These chats will be archived on the #globalclassroom wiki! ||
 * connectaschool || 02:47 || RT @PhoenixSchool: @RentonL #globalclassroom easier to get teacher collaboration than student. #FlatClass tries, but not always success ... ||
 * beverleybunker || 02:47 || @RentonL I think they absolutely can result in empathy and cultural understanding. All depends on how we approach them. #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 02:47 || RT @RentonL: @connectaschool @PhoenixSchool Commitment, collaboration, buy-in, connection - critical for making it work. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:48 || @PhoenixSchool It's always been important for me to have connections that fit with the curriculum - not add on. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:48 || @RentonL Ok, will try to tell a quick Table Mountain story, via Twitter (a first!) #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:49 || @beverleybunker Agreed - these connections have the potential to build empathy & understanding - my gr 3s r learning huge! #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 02:49 || @RentonL #globalclassroom Has global Ed become the in thing or an expectation without real understanding of what it takes? ||
 * RentonL || 02:49 || @iEARNUSA YES! #globalclassroom ||
 * krivett1 || 02:50 || #globalclassroom u mean a table mountain story using only 140 characters? Haha! Sounds EPIC! ||
 * RentonL || 02:51 || @PhoenixSchool I hope it hasn't become the "in" thing - I see it as an important part of learning #globalclassroom (1/2) ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 02:51 || RT @RentonL It's always been important for me to have connections that fit with the curriculum - not add on. #globalclassroom Absolutely! ||
 * RentonL || 02:51 || @PhoenixSchool about the world - growing and learning. #globalclassroom (2\2) ||
 * RentonL || 02:52 || @MrPHamel Ha ha ha! Forgot about that!!! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:52 || @MrPHamel My student blog is FAR more exciting than my PERSONAL blog!!! ;) #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:53 || Teachers, students from Argentina, Macedonia, Slovakia, US missed last tramcar off Table Mt, Cape Town July 12, 2001 #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:53 || @iEARNUSA I think we need to hear your Tabletop story! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:54 || @iEARNUSA How many people missed the cablecar? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:54 || So, we're stuck in winter, at night, on Table Mountain, no phones, its getting cold, not ready to panic though #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:55 || @RentonL About 8 of us. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:55 || @MrPHamel Ha ha ha! http://t.co/q1aPBZDwNb #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:55 || @iEARNUSA Ugh! Was it COLD ... cuz it was WINTER wasn't it? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:55 || It was global #problembasedlearning #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:56 || @iEARNUSA How did you manage to miss the cablecar? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:57 || #globalclassroom Here is the view from our spot http://t.co/IoQZwRus2U We missed to car because all 8 of us decided to be dumb at same time ||
 * RentonL || 02:58 || @iEARNUSA I LOVE that photo - looks SO beautiful - what was SO intriguing that you MISSED the car #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:58 || Took us an hour to realize we had local currency (coins) and used pay phone to call help #globalclassroom ||
 * salmonskyview || 02:59 || RT @RentonL: I think, for me, a really HUGE first was discovering the POWER of a global PLN as well, through twitter and #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 02:59 || @iEARNUSA So ... there were PAY PHONES at the top? Amazing!!! Then what? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 02:59 || Cape Town authorities kindly connected us to @TableMountainCA folks, who were eating supper, not wanting to be disturbed #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 03:00 || @iEARNUSA @TableMountainCA LOL ... and THEN what? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 03:00 || Wewere afraid @TableMountainCA would charge us serious $$ to rescue us. #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 03:01 || @iEARNUSA @TableMountainCA Is this a TYPICAL occurrence ... or was it a first for the Table Mountain crew too? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 03:02 || Turns out, earlier that day, @MariaShriver & @Schwarzenegger had gone up the cableway to Table Mountain! #globalclassroom @TableMountainCA ||
 * RentonL || 03:03 || @iEARNUSA @MariaShriver @Schwarzenegger @TableMountainCA Is THAT why they were reticent to come and rescue you?!? #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 03:03 || The crew from @TableMountainCA came & got us & were so pumped from earlier visit, they wanted to help intl group like us! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 03:04 || @iEARNUSA @TableMountainCA That is SO cool! Did you get to MEET Arnold? ;) #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 03:05 || @MariaShriver @Schwarzenegger were so gracious in Cape Town/Table Mountain that we benefitted a few hours later #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 03:05 || @iEARNUSA Well ... this "first" CERTAINLY trumps all MY firsts! Amazing story, Dave! I bet you were worried for a bit! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 03:05 || No, but forever grateful @RentonL: @iEARNUSA @TableMountainCA That is SO cool! Did you get to MEET Arnold? ;) #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 03:06 || @RentonL Wasn'tthe first group of iEARNers to get a bit lost in another country .... #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 03:06 || @iEARNUSA FOREVER grateful is right=wow=that is an adventure you will NEVER forget!!! A frog became a prince of a story! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 03:08 || @iEARNUSA Dave, that is SUCH a great story ... & I am certain that there are many others out there - lost in another land. #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 03:08 || @RentonL Here the Robben Island @SpecialOlympics torch event that happened while we were there http://t.co/X0GeN963PL #globalclassroom ||
 * PhoenixSchool || 03:09 || @mgraffin Made all 3 #globalclassroom today to make up missing last 3 months. All different but great conversations. Til next month! ||
 * iEARNUSA || 03:09 || @RentonL Thanks for another awesome #globalclassroom chat. We certainly bring something a bit different to the table (mountain) ||
 * RentonL || 03:09 || @iEARNUSA @SpecialOlympics Such special memories, Dave. Wow. I hope you are saving them somewhere special! #globalclassroom ||
 * iEARNUSA || 03:10 || RT @PhoenixSchool: @mgraffin Made all 3 #globalclassroom today to make up missing last 3 months. All different but great conversations. ... ||
 * RentonL || 03:10 || @iEARNUSA LOL - you ARE funny - frogs, tables ... torches ... what is NEXT for us? We'll have to put our thinking caps on! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 03:11 || @PhoenixSchool Thank you SO much for joining us for the #globalclassroom chat! @mgraffin ||
 * RentonL || 03:11 || Thank you SO much to @iEARNUSA for an inspiring #globalclassroom topic! It is ALWAYS a pleasure! ||
 * iEARNUSA || 03:11 || @RentonL Take care! Thank you. @PhoenixSchool @krivett1 @MrPHamel #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 03:12 || Thanks 2 the amazing @CliveSir, these #globalclassroom chats will be archived on the wiki: http://t.co/i53TQ4G2ub 4 your viewing pleasure! ||
 * iEARNUSA || 03:12 || RT @RentonL: Thanks 2 the amazing @CliveSir, these #globalclassroom chats will be archived on the wiki: http://t.co/i53TQ4G2ub 4 your v ... ||
 * connectaschool || 03:12 || RT @iEARNUSA: @RentonL Take care! Thank you. @PhoenixSchool @krivett1 @MrPHamel #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 03:12 || @iEARNUSA Dave - it is always fun to hang out with you - great topic - lots of fun! Enjoy the rest of your day! #globalclassroom ||
 * TanyaBraybrook || 03:17 || @RentonL participated in global read aloud...that was a first for my class. #globalclassroom ||
 * TanyaBraybrook || 03:19 || I started a classroom blog...have had visitors from over 10 countries! #globalclassroom ||
 * RentonL || 03:20 || @TanyaBraybrook Blogging is a wonderful way 4 students to connect with the world as well. #globalclassroom Flattening my walls was the BEST! ||
 * TanyaBraybrook || 03:20 || "@RentonL: I think, for me, a really HUGE 1st was discovering the POWER of a global PLN as well, through twitter & #globalclassroom" me too! ||
 * RentonL || 03:21 || @TanyaBraybrook Yup - best PD I've had in 26 years of teaching. #globalclassroom ||
 * anne_paterson || 05:49 || RT @mgraffin: best way to goglobal is to ENGAGE in community - twitter, facebook, skype, edmodo ... #globalclassroom project spaces are ... ||
 * MissRevell || 06:36 || The iKids take you on a video tour... http://t.co/xdcjpUrQ0m Thx for the inspiration @kathycassidy #globalclassroom #d5chat ||
 * ginippi || 07:41 || @MissRevell @kathycassidy Thanks Juliet! So great to see kids presenting themselves :) #globalclassroom ||
 * MissRevell || 07:57 || @ginippi @kathycassidy Thanks Ginny! I am so thrilled that you watched it. Means a lot :) #globalclassroom ||