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=Archive of May's #GlobalClassroom Chat 2/3= =Saturday May 10th, 18:00-19:00 UTC= =Growing Up Global - Is It Really Changing Our Students?=

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Q1. In what global activities have your and your students participated? #globalclassroom" || Q1. In what global activities have your and your students participated? #globalclassroom" || @WorldVuze #globalclassroom" ||
 * 17:56:47 || ICT_Integrator || 5 min to lift off! May Chat 2: Growing Up Global - Is it changing our students? #edchatsa #edchat #ukedchat #globalclassroom ||
 * 17:57:24 || RobynThiessen || RT @ICT_Integrator 5 min to lift off! May Chat 2: Growing Up Global - Is it changing our students? #bcedchat #sd36learn #globalclassroom ||
 * 17:57:58 || ICT_Integrator || For the next hour my Tweets will be devoted to the 2nd #globalclassroom chat for May. Why don't you join us? ||
 * 17:58:25 || RobynThiessen || For the next hour my Tweets will be devoted to the 2nd #globalclassroom chat for May. Why don't you join us? #sd36learn #4thchat ||
 * 17:58:57 || GCPorganisers || RT @RobynThiessen: For the next hour my Tweets will be devoted to the 2nd #globalclassroom chat for May. Why don't you join us? #sd36learn … ||
 * 17:59:50 || dubioseducator || Happy to join #globalclassroom Faige kinder teacher in Los Angeles ||
 * 17:59:54 || RobynThiessen || Hi I'm @robynthiessen &amp; I work in Surrey BC Canada Welcome to #globalclassroom chat #2 Please give us your name and where you are from. ||
 * 18:00:15 || RobynThiessen || Welcome Faige! Great to see you again! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:00:38 || ICT_Integrator || Hi, Karen from Cape Town, South Africa - welcome! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:01:15 || RobynThiessen || Hello, friend! RT @ICT_Integrator Hi, Karen from Cape Town, South Africa - welcome! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:01:26 || MrsMorgansClass || Louise - 2nd grade - Fort Worth, TX. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:01:53 || ICT_Integrator || Hi Louise &amp; Robyn! Lovely to be here! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:02:13 || RobynThiessen || Welcome Louise so great to see you again! LOL #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:03:10 || RobynThiessen || Hi I'm @RobynThiessen &amp; I work in Surrey BC Canada Welcome to #globalclassroom chat #2 Please give us your name and where you are from. ||
 * 18:03:14 || MrsMorgansClass || “@ICT_Integrator: Hi Louise &amp; Robyn! Lovely to be here! #globalclassroom” yes! And we all get to finally meet at #iste14! ||
 * 18:03:48 || ICT_Integrator || @MrsMorgansClass @RobynThiessen - I can't wait - SO excited!! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:03:58 || RobynThiessen || @MrsMorgansClass @ICT_Integrator So excited about this! Literally can't stop smiling! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:04:38 || relocationpr || RT @redchile10: Developing #IntlEd in #Vietnam: the wind shifts http://t.co/5lCNKYc5hv #globaled #globalclassroom #CrossCultural #intlstude… ||
 * 18:04:40 || ICT_Integrator || @RobynThiessen @MrsMorgansClass It's going to be AMAZING to meet all my rhino peeps and special frends! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:04:48 || RobynThiessen || #globalclassroom chat #2 has begun, join us! #cnedchat #bcedchat #sd36learn ||
 * 18:05:49 || ICT_Integrator || It's a little quiet here at the moment, but I'm sure more people will join soon! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:06:07 || RobynThiessen || RT @ICT_Integrator It's a little quiet here at the moment, but I'm sure more people will join soon! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:08:35 || ICT_Integrator || Join us right NOW for the 2nd May chat - Growing Up Global - Is it changing our students? #globaled #flatclass #edchatsa #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:10:18 || ICT_Integrator || "Let's put the 1st Q up anyway:
 * 18:11:42 || RobynThiessen || we have worked with @projectpurus and @Savschool, and @travellingrhinos, of course! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:11:52 || ICT_Integrator || @Semonique1 - welcome. Pls jooin us! Just add the #globalclassroom hashtag to your responses ||
 * 18:12:34 || ICT_Integrator || @RobynThiessen @projectpurus @Savschool You've done some amazing work with your class. True global connections! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:12:46 || GCPorganisers || "RT @ICT_Integrator: Let's put the 1st Q up anyway:
 * 18:13:37 || ICT_Integrator || @RobynThiessen @projectpurus @Savschool - would you like to tell us about these projects? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:13:43 || dubioseducator || "@ICT_Integrator A1 Kinders do a rainforest based unit. Here is post I wrote about it http://t.co/H8cpVTVKXE
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 * 18:13:52 || RobynThiessen || @ICT_Integrator @projectpurus @Savschool It has been an amazing journey of learning and connecting! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:14:06 || RobynThiessen || "RT @dubioseducator A1 Kinders do a rainforest based unit. Here is post I wrote about it http://t.co/nDLuhKYcCW
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 * 18:15:36 || ICT_Integrator || @dubioseducator This is an excellent platform for making global connections. Were you able to do so? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:15:48 || MrsMorgansClass || @ICT_Integrator traveling rhinos, flat friends exchange, dot day, mystery skype, global read aloud, same day in March #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:16:23 || ICT_Integrator || @MrsMorgansClass Ah, Louise - I know my little rhino appeared right in the middle of all this - you are amazing! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:16:41 || dubioseducator || @MrsMorgansClass @ICT_Integrator Wow #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:16:46 || Chase_McCulloch || A1 Our class has been practicing for our first MysterySkype and they have been finding places all over the world. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:17:19 || RobynThiessen || Welcome Chase! My class loves to #mysteryskype, if you need another connection #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:17:41 || dubioseducator || @ICT_Integrator did not take in that direction. Any suggestions how? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:17:46 || ICT_Integrator || @Chase_McCulloch Mystery Skype is an excellent way to start making connections - so much learning! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:18:39 || RobynThiessen || @SkypeClassroom also has many intersting ways for classes to connect! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:19:17 || ICT_Integrator || @dubioseducator Perhaps connect with classes near a rain forest / in a country with rain forests, compare local vegetation #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:20:03 || ICT_Integrator || @dubioseducator Mystery Skype is also an idea! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:20:30 || WarwickLanguage || Of Panamanian Freighters and Complicated Beginnings via #globalclassroom http://t.co/9hiOHjuujq via @wordpressdotcom ||
 * 18:21:05 || RobynThiessen || I have been working to build meaningful, deep connections through global collaboration #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:21:34 || ICT_Integrator || RT @RobynThiessen I have been working to build meaningful, deep connections through global collaboration #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:21:41 || GCPorganisers || RT @RobynThiessen: I have been working to build meaningful, deep connections through global collaboration #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:21:56 || GCPorganisers || RT @WarwickLanguage: Of Panamanian Freighters and Complicated Beginnings via #globalclassroom http://t.co/9hiOHjuujq via @wordpressdotcom ||
 * 18:22:15 || ICT_Integrator || @WarwickLanguage - Hi Teresa - thank you for joining us! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:22:30 || GCPorganisers || RT @Chase_McCulloch: A1 Our class has been practicing for our first MysterySkype and they have been finding places all over the world. #gl… ||
 * 18:23:20 || RobynThiessen || Love projects like #dotday and #globalreadaloud but wondering about the impact of meaningful collaboration, any ideas? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:23:35 || RobynThiessen || Hi Teresa, great to connect with you today! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:24:12 || ICT_Integrator || Q2. What did you hope your students would gain from participating? Were attitudes + beliefs an expressed part of your goal? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:25:40 || ICT_Integrator || @RobynThiessen Projects that require deeper connections in terms Q2? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:26:58 || RobynThiessen || @ICT_Integrator Yes, I think so, developing a deeper understanding, not a one off. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:27:28 || dubioseducator || @ICT_Integrator A2 W/kinders opening up 2world view somewhat limited by their experiences. Reading books &amp; discussion helps #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:27:36 || RobynThiessen || Working with @Worldvuze to build understanding of cultures and beliefs. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:28:11 || ICT_Integrator || @RobynThiessen Projects that could have life-long impacts on the children without making them solve the world's problems... #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:28:12 || MrsMorgansClass || @RobynThiessen connections need to be ongoing in order for it to be meaningful and relevant. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:28:42 || Chase_McCulloch || A2 Our 4th graders do a unit on Celia Cruz and her music in during Spanish. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:29:03 || RobynThiessen || RT @ICT_Integrator Projects that could have life-long impacts on the children w/o making them solve the world's problems #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:29:14 || ICT_Integrator || RT @MrsMorgansClass @RobynThiessen connections need to be ongoing in order for it to be meaningful and relevant. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:30:04 || Chase_McCulloch || A2 We do an ethnic field trip every year and visit the different Chicago neighborhoods like Chinatown, Little Italy etc #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:30:20 || RobynThiessen || I beleive that st. need to understand #thepowerofone and that they can have an impact #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:30:55 || RobynThiessen || RT @Chase_McCulloch A2 We do an ethnic field trip every year &amp; visit the different Chicago neighborhoods #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:30:57 || ICT_Integrator || We are growing up in an increasingly small world, students need to be made aware of the role they can play in that world #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:31:16 || Chase_McCulloch || A2 kids also like learning about all the wall murals in Pilsen (Chicago Neighborhood) #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:32:05 || ICT_Integrator || @Chase_McCulloch Is there a way you could extend this to include a global connection? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:32:38 || RobynThiessen || @ICT_Integrator my kiddos love it when I tell them I am working w/ teachers from all over the globe, it is our normal! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:33:03 || RobynThiessen || @ICT_Integrator @Chase_McCulloch Have you done virtual fieldtrips? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:33:25 || ICT_Integrator || RT @RobynThiessen my kiddos love it when I tell them I am working w/ teachers from all over the globe, it is our normal! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:34:05 || Chase_McCulloch || We could probably try to connect with a classroom somewhere else. This is all part of our immigration unit @ICT_Integrator #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:34:38 || dubioseducator || RT @RobynThiessen: I beleive that st. need to understand #thepowerofone and that they can have an impact #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:34:44 || RobynThiessen || @ICT_Integrator @Chase_McCulloch have you heard of Skype groups: hello little world and global classroom? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:35:31 || ICT_Integrator || RT @RobynThiessen @dubioseducator have you heard of Skype groups: hello little world and global classroom?  #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:37:10 || ICT_Integrator || @Chase_McCulloch Take a look at The Global Classroom Project - many ideas and connections here: http://t.co/o7OYLVuWLB #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:37:17 || dubioseducator || @RobynThiessen use that concept with kinders w/friendship &amp; kindness/inclusion #globalclassroom #thepowerofone ||
 * 18:37:42 || RobynThiessen || Fabulous idea!RT @dubioseducator @RobynThiessen use that concept w kinders w/friendship &amp; kindness/inclusion #globalclassroom #thepowerofone ||
 * 18:37:57 || ICT_Integrator || Q3. Did you observe any evidence of changes in your students’ attitudes and beliefs about different cultures? If so, how? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:38:41 || RobynThiessen || @ICT_Integrator Is there an interest in global connections, in general, in SA? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:38:59 || GCPorganisers || RT @ICT_Integrator: Q3. Did you observe any evidence of changes in your students’ attitudes and beliefs about different cultures? If so, ho… ||
 * 18:39:08 || GCPorganisers || RT @ICT_Integrator: @Chase_McCulloch Take a look at The Global Classroom Project - many ideas and connections here: http://t.co/o7OYLVuWLB … ||
 * 18:39:16 || ICT_Integrator || @RobynThiessen Sadly only on a small scale - I'm working in it! :) #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:39:41 || RobynThiessen || @ICT_Integrator A3- building understanding and tolerance can surely lead to a more accepting attitude! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:40:58 || RobynThiessen || @ICT_Integrator I have noticed that my st. love finding the commonalities in others not the differences! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:41:09 || ICT_Integrator || @RobynThiessen Yes, and as @MrsMorgansClass said, if they are ongoing they are more meaningful #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:41:14 || ClassroomChamps || RT @RobynThiessen: I have been working to build meaningful, deep connections through global collaboration #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:41:32 || GCPorganisers || RT @MrsMorgansClass: @RobynThiessen connections need to be ongoing in order for it to be meaningful and relevant. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:42:29 || dubioseducator || @ICT_Integrator A3 learning about shaman, medicines &amp;foods grown in rainforest awed them. Importance of saving rainforest #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:43:15 || RobynThiessen || @ClassroomChamps thanks for the RT and for the FB highlight! Global connections build understanding of #youmatter! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:43:22 || ICT_Integrator || @dubioseducator I'm sure - and so different to their own experience. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:44:15 || dubioseducator || @RobynThiessen @ICT_Integrator A3 YES! We do an Olympic unit; focuses more on similarities of kids in different countries #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:44:32 || RobynThiessen || Helping students understand that different doesn't equal wrong, is a benefit of global connections! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:44:39 || dubioseducator || RT @RobynThiessen: @ClassroomChamps thanks for the RT and for the FB highlight! Global connections build understanding of #youmatter! #glo… ||
 * 18:44:50 || ICT_Integrator || RT @RobynThiessen Helping students understand that different doesn't equal wrong, is a benefit of global connections! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:45:07 || MrsMorgansClass || Participating in @travellingrhino early in the yr helped because we were able to make SO many connections to our learning #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:45:16 || RobynThiessen || RT @dubioseducator A3 YES! We do an Olympic unit; focuses more on similarities of kids in diff countries #globalclassroom #classroomchamps ||
 * 18:46:17 || ICT_Integrator || @MrsMorgansClass That's awesome, Louise - great feedback! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:46:18 || dubioseducator || @ICT_Integrator had so many questions about school, tech devices and toys. Fascinating for them and me! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:46:33 || MrsMorgansClass || Many times a student would reference the rhinos when we were learning about something else #globalclassroom #empathy ||
 * 18:46:42 || ICT_Integrator || RT @MrsMorgansClass Many times a student would reference the rhinos when we were learning about something else #globalclassroom #empathy ||
 * 18:47:22 || ICT_Integrator || @dubioseducator Absolutely - great to compare and contrast! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:47:47 || MrsMorgansClass || @ICT_Integrator I am looking forward to discussing it more in depth when we are f2f. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:48:20 || dubioseducator || @MrsMorgansClass building #empathy so important in a time of excess and abundance in some kids' lives #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:48:25 || RobynThiessen || RT @MrsMorgansClass @ICT_Integrator I am looking forward to discussing it more in depth when we are f2f. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:48:29 || ICT_Integrator || @MrsMorgansClass Absolutely - it grew into something a whole lot more than I had envisaged! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:48:41 || RobynThiessen || RT @ICT_Integrator @MrsMorgansClass Absolutely - it grew into something a whole lot more than I had envisaged! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:48:43 || Chase_McCulloch || I agree! MT @RobynThiessen: @ICT_Integrator noticed that my st. love finding commonalities in others not the differences! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:49:18 || RobynThiessen || YES RT @dubioseducator @MrsMorgansClass building #empathy so important in a time of excess &amp; abundance in some kids' lives #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:49:38 || dubioseducator || @ICT_Integrator @MrsMorgansClass Have to learn more about rhino project. Links please #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:49:50 || Chase_McCulloch || RT @RobynThiessen: Helping students understand that different doesn't equal wrong, is a benefit of global connections! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:50:37 || ICT_Integrator || @dubioseducator For sure - http://t.co/0u3Haf3c4y We'd love a rhino to visit your class! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:51:19 || ICT_Integrator || Q4. As global educators, how can we contribute to the collective knowledge + research about effects of connected learning? #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:51:28 || RobynThiessen || My st. were apalled about the lack of fresh water in Nepal. They just learned from @projectpurus ! http://t.co/fRxo4gD3wq #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:52:20 || RobynThiessen || @ICT_Integrator Is there real research around this shift? Would love to share! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:53:12 || beverly_ladd || @RobynThiessen @WorldVuze sounds worth looking into. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:53:16 || RobynThiessen || @ICT_Integrator I am piloting @ WorldVuze right now, hoping to learn more about shifts #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:53:25 || RobynThiessen || RT @beverly_ladd @RobynThiessen @WorldVuze sounds worth looking into. #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:54:04 || ICT_Integrator || @RobynThiessen Going to look into this - thanks! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:54:09 || dubioseducator || @ICT_Integrator A4 my Ks w/3rd grade water buddies did a PSA about water conservation #globalclassroom Being aware http://t.co/pRA53uVbrh ||
 * 18:55:57 || ICT_Integrator || @dubioseducator That looks great! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:56:46 || beverly_ladd || "@RobynThiessen When I tried to sign up it ask for registration code. Do you know anything about that?
 * 18:57:39 || RobynThiessen || @beverly_ladd @WorldVuze It is a beta trial right now. Try tweeting them for more information! #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:58:57 || dubioseducator || @ICT_Integrator We met 3/4 times 2look at issues. Water/drought awareness part of their experience living in Los Angeles #globalclassroom ||
 * 18:59:09 || RobynThiessen || @beverly_ladd @WorldVuze the developers are awesome Canadians #globalclassroom ||
 * 19:00:19 || beverly_ladd || @WorldVuze Would love to use in my classroom for my global learners but need a registration code.Can you hook a teacher up? #globalclassroom ||
 * 19:00:51 || RobynThiessen || looks like our hour is almost up #globalclassroom ||
 * 19:00:54 || ICT_Integrator || And so our time is up! Thank you all for joining us or Chat #2! See you all again next month? #globalclassroom ||
 * 19:01:16 || RobynThiessen || thanks so much to all who shared today, see you in June! #globalclassroom ||
 * 19:01:33 || ICT_Integrator || Chat 3 ~ Sunday, May 11th, 01:00 – 02:00 UTC (Saturday in N &amp; S America!) #globalclassroom ||
 * 19:01:44 || RobynThiessen || thanks to @ITC_Integrator for moderating today! #globalclassroom ||
 * 19:02:07 || dubioseducator || “@ICT_Integrator: And so our time is up! Thank you all for joining us or Chat #2! See you all again next month? #globalclassroom” What date? ||
 * 19:02:10 || ICT_Integrator || @RobynThiessen And thank you to you for sitting in the hot seat with me! #globalclassroom ||
 * 19:02:20 || RobynThiessen || next chat is at 6:00PST tonight, hope you can stop by! #globalclassroom ||
 * 19:02:51 || ICT_Integrator || @dubioseducator Not sure yet - still to be announced. #globalclassroom ||
 * 19:03:09 || dubioseducator || “@RobynThiessen: thanks to @ITC_Integrator for moderating today! #globalclassroom” Yes and for all who shared their learning 😊 ||
 * 19:03:50 || dubioseducator || “@ICT_Integrator: @dubioseducator Not sure yet - still to be announced. #globalclassroom” okay THX ||
 * 19:04:28 || ICT_Integrator || Chat archives can be found here in a few hours: http://t.co/4E7eAPDltQ #globalclassroom ||