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February 9, 2013 Featured Carousel, Geography, Global Learning, Video 12 Comments

I have been following the “Where the Hell is Matt” videos since 2006. I always thought the video is a great hook for students into geography. There are three versions available with a clear evolution of Matt growing as he travels around the world.

From dancing in isolation in different locations around the world in 2006. Matt is doing “his thing”.

In 2008, he starts our dancing “his way” alone to then be joined by locals who are imitating his dance moves.

Finally in 2012, Matt is embracing the locals, by dancing WITH them, learning their cultural dances and being part of the World.

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  1. @txjeri says:
    9. February, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Where the Hell is Matt- Evolution | Langwitches Blog http://t.co/DRwdscu9 Great videos for #geography teachers

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  2. @brainbits says:
    9. February, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    [Am long time admirer of WTH is Matt 4 same reasons + uplifting vibes:)] MT @langwitches Where the Hell is Matt http://t.co/zr2xb8SQ

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  3. Derek James Richards (@richards_james) says:
    9. February, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Where the Hell is Matt- Evolution http://t.co/wFDWWHWa via @zite #geographyteacher

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  4. Naomi Epstein (@naomishema) says:
    9. February, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    Oh I use his videos a lot! My teens love it! Seems to appeal to such a wide range of students!
    Naomi (@naomishema)

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  5. Miriam Ramos-Warth (@ramoswarth) says:
    9. February, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    Where the Hell is Matt- Evolution: I have been following the “Where the Hell is Matt” videos since 2006. I alway… http://t.co/BTf4DxeO

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  6. Anita Raftery (@anitaraftery) says:
    9. February, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    Where the Hell is Matt- Evolution http://t.co/xrrtlHd2 sharing the journey! #mlearning #edchat

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  7. edublogs (@edublogs) says:
    9. February, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    Where the Hell is Matt- Evolution — http://t.co/sTrJ1K9S #ebshare

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  8. Bill Tolley says:
    10. February, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    I have been using Matt to teach travel, trade and global consciousness since 2007. :)

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  9. @teacherdebra says:
    11. February, 2013 at 9:53 am

    http://t.co/s93Tl6WE Not just 4 #geography, these #videos will make u smile. #edchat #mschat

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  10. Steven Knight (@plan3t_t3ch) says:
    11. February, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Thank you Matt for highlighting the World! – Where the Hell is Matt- Evolution http://t.co/oLcP2BQ3 via @langwitches

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  11. @praisesifa says:
    11. February, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    The evolution of Matt dancing the world. http://t.co/0FWEstgJ @langwitches #globaled

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  12. @T_Gascoigne says:
    15. February, 2013 at 11:28 am

    Hey, great progression how 1 person goes from doing things “solo” to connecting and being a part of it! Goes along well with our learning in the COETAIL course of being connected. First we start out alone and then evolve into networked people who join with others to learn together. Thanks for sharing!

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