2012.04.21+Resources

 = #elemchat April 21, 2012 : Service Learning in the Elementary Classroom =
 * 1) Links shared by #elemchat organisers
 * 2) Links shared by #elemchat participants
 * 3) Questions for directing discussion

Links shared by #elemchat organisers
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 * Wikipedia Service Learning defn: http://t.co/fVL6Sn0w
 * @Cybraryman1 on "Service Learning" http://t.co/VbOMyDG0
 * TED Talk: Kiran Bir Sethi’s Riverside School http://www.ted.com/talks/kiran_bir_sethi_teaches_kids_to_take_charge.html
 * Mr McClung's World: Sweet Service @jkmcclung http://mcclungsworld.com/2012/03/20/sweet-service/
 * They Drive the Change by @samaiyaewing @TheVLAcademy http://justusseekingjustice.wordpress.com/2012/03/15/they-drive-the-change/
 * Where’s the Sweet Spot for Service Learning? @suzieboss http://biepbl.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/pbl-and-service-learning.html
 * Service Learning Case Study: The Answer in 10,000 Cookies? @ChefTalkJim http://www.edutopia.org/blog/authentic-service-learning-jim-berman
 * Service Learning: Educating the Heart @willynwebb @InnovativeEdu http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/service-learning-educating-heart.html
 * Advisory Group Service Learning Mini-Grants Awarded @JonathanEMartin http://21k12blog.net/2012/02/09/advisory-group-service-learning-mini-grants-awarded/
 * The importance of service learning @PeterMDeWitt http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/finding_common_ground/2012/01/the_importance_of_service_learning.html
 * Big Stories from Little People by Jess Pesola @TheVLAcademy http://t.co/ipejnvVP
 * One Small Spark @mytchrslounge http://www.the-teachers-lounge.com/blog/2011/10/one-small-spark/
 * Mission Accomplished? @MrsScribe http://scholastic-scribe.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/mission-accomplished.html
 * Friday's Five: Teaching Responsibility @msoskil http://teacherslifeforme.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/fridays-five-teaching-responsibility.html
 * US: National Service-Learning Clearinghouse http://www.servicelearning.org/
 * Mind Collisions: unleashing youth potential @MindCollisions http://www.mindcollisions.org/
 * A Formula for Creating Successful Student-Run Service Learning Projects Rosemary Owens Edutopia http://www.edutopia.org/blog/service-learning-cafe-freedom-rosemary-owens-blake-oconner
 * Elementary Art and Service Learning Projects for Earth Day and Beyond, Edutopia http://www.edutopia.org/blog/service-learning-environment-elementary-school-earth-day-gaetan-pappalardo
 * This'd make a good Service Learning project for Tchrs: @Good_Intents http://goodintents.org/aid-debates/my-greatest-concern



Links shared by #elemchat participants
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 * @brettelockyer: The MAD Projects have been a great springboard for our whole-school emphasis. Good ideas for beginnings. http://t.co/RG1YeIXK
 * @cybraryman1: My Community-Based Service Learning page: http://t.co/ITi9g2bA
 * @cybraryman1: My Community Helpers page http://t.co/1UJYQ7KO
 * @cybraryman1:  Precursor to Service Learning are Random Acts of Kindness My Character page: http://t.co/w5nCPJUe
 * @cybraryman1: Important to let students know they matter &what they do can help others My #YouMatter page: http://t.co/TV3qWVun
 * @Elle_Gifted: Join @KTVee's class in showing how your kids make a difference here: http://t.co/n3v7D2aq
 * @Elle_Gifted: Great resource I will be using with my sts to plan & execute service learning projects http://t.co/Wx0JvwPB
 * @jenwagner: I met @plnaugle through this project: http://t.co/5DCL92ah which was a service proj
 * @jjash: check out this video CBL and plenty of citizenship. http://t.co/rSIZhZwH
 * @lbingley: http://t.co/kuAXqiWj FISH 4 components: Choose Your Attitude, Make Their Day, Play, Be There
 * @maliseherrera: http://t.co/cAyoerre is the book link to the bucket filler book I think most start with. @JosePopoff
 * @plnaugle: Katherine Marie 52 Smiles http://t.co/KVkXUKpB Ideas that could be used in elementary classes.
 * @plnaugle: http://t.co/FAjU6fle Great to post in classroom.
 * @plnaugle: 29 Ways to Carry Out Random Acts of Kindness Every Day http://t.co/W0G5QT7S
 * @plnaugle: Activities for Grades 3-5 | Random Acts of Kindness http://t.co/2B0DtGps Hmmm,,,need to do.
 * @whatedsaid: I don't like the connotations of the word service. Some things to consider here: http://t.co/kH9E6asz
 * @whatedsaid: And our social justice conference inspired kids to learn and take action http://t.co/ERufGO7F
 * @whatedsaid: We used drama to explore social inequities. Powerful way to get kids thinking and acting http://t.co/xankJAtL
 * @whatedsaid: Kiva is an excellent way to grow kids understanding /learning. Except look what happened to me... http://t.co/DavcX0PY



Questions for directing discussion
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 * Q1 What constitutes "service learning”... what counts? (Community service, working with younger students...?)
 * Q2 Is "service" the wrong word?
 * Q3 Is service learning citizenship?
 * Q4 Does supporting "good causes" count as "service learning"?
 * Q5 How would you make community-service learning "student" led?
 * Q6 What are the pedagogical benefits of service learning?
 * Q7 Service learning projects should empower kids to take action. How to achieve balance between student-driven yet guide “with a light touch”?
 * Q8 Please share any examples of elementary service learning projects you have been a part of or have heard of.