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The Wonderment is a global co-creative platform that connects kids to make a difference and meet the world through the magic of shared imagination. Using the common language of wonder, kids and educators around the world can collaborate on creative challenges in an engaging and purposeful app environment that encourages self-directed creativity, global community and social-emotional learning.

So many of these will connect perfectly with the content of 6th grade geography.

This will give you a chance to search trending topics by #hashtag on Twitter without having to log in to an actual Twitter account. This could be beneficial in a classroom to remove some of the personal connection while still providing the students with live media. Current events are simply summarized and given personal perspective on Twitter, without the students seeing a random comment about what one of my friends is having for lunch.

"Welcome to TakingITGlobal for Educators! Watch our video above to explore the programs we offer to help your students understand and act on the world's greatest challenges. We'll help you connect your classroom to the world!"

Description/Examples of cross-cultural projects using technology to connect.

I have been inspired by Julie Lindsey for awhile, so it was great to hear her speak and share resources.