12:00 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
For the next hr my tweets dedicated to #ELTChat plz join us! Your moderators are @Marisa_C@chucksandy & me if you need any help! |
12:01 pm |
JoshSRound: |
RT @efl101: @bcnpaul1 yes good site, also like http://www.theonion.com/ also for higher levels >> me too #ELTchat |
12:01 pm |
chucksandy: |
welcome everyone. anyone find anything funny about tonight's topic? #ELTchat |
12:01 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @chucksandy: welcome everyone. anyone find anything funny about tonight's topic? #ELTchat |
12:01 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @efl101: also like http://www.theonion.com/ also for higher levels #ELTchat |
12:01 pm |
sandymillin: |
For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to #eltchat - humour in the langauge classroom |
12:01 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
"Why did the teacher wear sunglasses? :-) ...because the students were too bright"...looking foward to #ELTchat |
12:01 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @sandymillin: For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to #eltchat - humour in the langauge classroom |
12:01 pm |
JoshSRound: |
For the next hr my tweets dedicated to #ELTChat#ELTchat |
12:02 pm |
Marisa_C: |
For the next hr my tweets dedicated to #ELTChat plz join us! Your moderators are ShellTerrell @chucksandy & me if you need any help! |
12:02 pm |
chucksandy: |
For the next hr my tweets dedicated to #ELTChat join us! Your moderators are @Marisa_C@shellterrell & me if you need help! #ELTchat |
12:03 pm |
Marisa_C: |
Our topic is humor in the ELT classroom - #ELTchat - |
12:03 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
RT @chucksandy: welcome everyone. anyone find anything funny about tonight's topic? #ELTchat |
12:03 pm |
efl101: |
I think a sense of humour is an essential tool for teachers, agree? #ELTchat |
12:03 pm |
JoshSRound: |
Humour can be tricky across different cultures, but can usually always use visual humour - funny pics etc. #ELTchat |
12:03 pm |
sandymillin: |
RT @efl101: I think a sense of humour is an essential tool for teachers, agree? #ELTchat <definitely! |
12:04 pm |
sandymillin: |
RT @JoshSRound: Humour can be tricky across different cultures, but can usually always use visual humour - funny pics etc. #ELTchat |
12:04 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @efl101: I think a sense of humour is an essential tool for teachers, agree? #ELTchat ] absolutely! |
12:04 pm |
philhart: |
@efl101 Agree. #ELTchat |
12:04 pm |
Marisa_C: |
Please avoid tweeting other links or comments during our discussion hour on #ELTchat :-) |
12:04 pm |
chucksandy: |
what exactly do we mean by humor in the classroom? Jokes? Or is it an atmosphere in which everyone's open to laughter? #ELTchat |
12:04 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
I think definitely humour is much easier to use with upper levels #eltchat |
12:04 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @chucksandy: what exactly do we mean by humor in the classroom? Jokes? Or is it an atmosphere in which everyone's open to laughter? #ELTchat |
12:04 pm |
sandymillin: |
#eltchat I think humour is both the atmosphere and specific lessons |
12:04 pm |
JoshSRound: |
To help engage & build rapport, humour though is v important as a teacher #ELTchat |
12:04 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @JoshSRound: To help engage & build rapport, humour though is v important as a teacher #ELTchat |
12:05 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @JoshSRound: Humour can be tricky across different cultures, but can usually always use visual humour - funny pics etc. #ELTchat |
12:05 pm |
lucycooker: |
@philhart @efl101 yes agree #ELTchat |
12:05 pm |
sandymillin: |
RT @ShellTerrell: I think definitely humour much easier to use with upper levels #eltchat <teaching humour, yes, but having in lessons, no |
12:05 pm |
Marisa_C: |
YOu can also follow the chat very easily on http://tweetchat.com/room/ELTch #ELTchat |
12:05 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
Humour is best when spontaneous. Prepped jokes (esp coursebook ones) rarely go down well. #ELTchat |
12:05 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
ok, let me start...why should we use humour in classroom?? we all know it but let's recap :-) can we? #ELTchat |
12:05 pm |
chucksandy: |
@sandymillin @efl101: agree that humor is an essential tool for teachers! #ELTchat |
12:05 pm |
marekandrews: |
Humour is a key element in developing classroom cohesion #eltchat |
12:05 pm |
michelleworgan: |
You have to make humour more obvious with lower levels, eg lots of winks/face pulling/ gestures #eltchat |
12:05 pm |
efl101: |
@chucksandy a bit of both I think, but jokes are harder/ more problematic sometimes bec of sensitivities, understanding etc. #ELTchat |
12:05 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @ShellTerrell I think definitely humour is much easier to use with upper levels #eltchat ] agree, tho' mime/pulling faces works 4 all IME |
12:05 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@chucksandy Can be jokes, funny stories, cultural experiences, slapstick... #ELTchat |
12:06 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Great point! RT @sandymillin: RT @ShellTerrell: humour easier 2 use w upper levels #eltchat<teaching humour, yes, but having in lessons, no |
12:06 pm |
lucycooker: |
@sandymillin me too. important to teach how to make sense of humour from different cultures, but teacher also needs GSOH #ELTchat |
12:06 pm |
JoshSRound: |
Humour helps to lower the affective filter - helps learners to relax #ELTchat |
12:06 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @vladkaslniecko: ok, let me start...why should we use humour in classroom?? we all know it but let's recap :-) can we? #ELTchat |
12:06 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @DaveDodgson: @chucksandy Can be jokes, funny stories, cultural experiences, slapstick... #ELTchat ] riddles, cartoons, videos, images |
12:06 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@michelleworgan Nod, nod, wink, wink, say no more! ;) #ELTchat |
12:06 pm |
efl101: |
@DaveDodgson yep CB jokes are often dreadful! #ELTchat |
12:06 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Gr8 ? RT @vladkaslniecko: ok, let me start...why should we use humour in classroom?? we all know it but let's recap :-) can we? #ELTchat |
12:06 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @JoshSRound: Humour helps to lower the affective filter - helps learners to relax #ELTchat |
12:06 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @lucycooker: important to teach how to make sense of humour from different cultures, but teacher also needs GSOH #ELTchat |
12:07 pm |
sandymillin: |
#eltchat SS of all levels can laugh at own mistakes if they know alternative meanings: Pre-int SS - santa's sleigh pulled by reinbeer :) |
12:07 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @Marisa_C: YOu can also follow the chat very easily on http://tweetchat.com/room/ELTch#ELTchat |
12:07 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @michelleworgan: You have to make humour more obvious with lower levels, eg lots of winks/face pulling/ gestures #eltchat |
12:07 pm |
michelleworgan: |
Pretending things have happened to you ... winning lottery, spraining an ankle...have used these to great effect with teens #eltchat |
12:07 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
@michelleworgan @ShellTerrell well, i try to use at least simple jokes with lower levels too...or funny clips #ELTchat |
12:07 pm |
afternoonguide: |
@vladkaslniecko I guess humour creates an new awareness of the ordinary. Most of what we teach would be ordinary things. #ELTchat |
12:07 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @marekandrews: Humour is a key element in developing classroom cohesion #eltchat |
12:07 pm |
sandymillin: |
RT @JoshSRound: Humour helps to lower the affective filter - helps learners to relax #ELTchat<agreead |
12:07 pm |
michelleworgan: |
RT @sandymillin: RT @JoshSRound: Humour helps to lower the affective filter - helps learners to relax #ELTchat<agreead |
12:07 pm |
SugarJo: |
RT @JoshSRound: Humour helps to lower the affective filter - helps learners to relax #ELTchat I need it more in lower level classes! |
12:07 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@ShellTerrell @sandymillin I found it much easier to have humourous moments with YLs than adults #ELTchat |
12:07 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @JoshSRound: Humour helps to lower the affective filter - helps learners to relax #ELTchat > right! |
12:07 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
RT @esolcourses: RT @JoshSRound: Humour helps to lower the affective filter - helps learners to relax #ELTchat |
12:07 pm |
chucksandy: |
@DaveDodgson: agree! I'm big on slapstick and exaggerated facial expressions. That's funny ^^ #ELTchat |
12:07 pm |
marekandrews: |
Highet in his famous book "The Art of Teaching" says humour is one of the most important qualities of a good teacher #eltchat |
12:07 pm |
michelleworgan: |
RT @DaveDodgson: @ShellTerrell @sandymillin I found it much easier to have humourous moments with YLs than adults #ELTchat |
12:08 pm |
afternoonguide: |
@vladkaslniecko So humour serves to make 'boring' things funny, just by exposing their strangeness. #ELTchat |
12:08 pm |
gearysa: |
RT @michelleworgan: You have to make humour more obvious with lower levels, eg lots of winks/face pulling/ gestures #eltchat |
12:08 pm |
gearysa: |
RT @Marisa_C: YOu can also follow the chat very easily on http://tweetchat.com/room/ELTch#ELTchat |
12:08 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
What are ways you have used to bring humour to beginner speakers of the language? #ELTChat |
12:08 pm |
Marisa_C: |
affective filter = emotional blocks #ELTchat ? |
12:08 pm |
michelleworgan: |
@DaveDodgson Yes, some adults can be VERY serious and just not even want humour in class #eltchat |
12:08 pm |
esolcourses: |
@ShellTerrell @sandymillin @DaveDodgson humour can be a good way of connecting with YL's & getting them 'on side' #ELTChat |
12:08 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @DaveDodgson: Humour is best when spontaneous. Prepped jokes (esp coursebook ones) rarely go down well. #ELTchat |
12:08 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
I often pretend I don't understand something obvious - get the kids to explain it to me & get some laughs as well #ELTchat |
12:08 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @JoshSRound: Humour helps to lower the affective filter - helps learners to relax #ELTchat> right! #ELTchat |
12:08 pm |
efl101: |
laughing at mistakes is okay if st making mistake is laughing too, otherwise can be humiliating, takes time to get feel for this #ELTchat |
12:09 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@DaveDodgson Very true & then you can off as trying to hard or being very silly & dorky #Eltchat |
12:09 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
humour reduces anxiety....and also grammar taught thru humour is learnt better...remembered in context,situation, i think :-) #ELTchat |
12:09 pm |
JoshSRound: |
If teacher shows he/she can laugh at him/herself, then learners feel more able to do so too #ELTchat |
12:09 pm |
sandymillin: |
RT @efl101: laughing at mistakes can be humiliating, takes time to get feel for this #ELTchat <agreed - SS need to feel comfortable |
12:09 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @ShellTerrell: RT @DaveDodgson: Humour is best when spontaneous. Prepped jokes (esp coursebook ones) rarely go down well. #ELTchat |
12:09 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @efl101: laughing at mistakes is okay if st making mistake is laughing too, otherwise can be humiliating, takes time to get feel for this #ELTchat |
12:09 pm |
lucycooker: |
slapstick, expressions etc. maybe works better with some cultures than others. Mr Bean always a big hit with my ss in Japan #ELTchat |
12:09 pm |
gearysa: |
RT @marekandrews: Humour is a key element in developing classroom cohesion #eltchat |
12:09 pm |
marekandrews: |
+one of things Highet says is " a sense of humour can build a bridge between youth and maturity" #eltchat |
12:09 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @ShellTerrell: RT @marekandrews: Humour is a key element in developing classroom cohesion #eltchat |
12:09 pm |
sandymillin: |
RT @JoshSRound: If teacher can laugh at themself, learners feel more able to do so too #ELTchat<definitely - always highlight my mistakes! |
12:09 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
RT @efl101: laughing at mistakes is okay if st making mistake is laughing too, otherwise can be humiliating, takes time to get feel #ELTchat |
12:10 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Yes! RT @esolcourses: humour can be a good way of connecting with YL's & getting them 'on side' #ELTChat |
12:10 pm |
michelleworgan: |
@vladkaslniecko Yes! My faked limping was really for teaching vocabulary "sprain your ankle" and other things #eltchat |
12:10 pm |
analomba: |
Storytelling + acting RT @ShellTerrell: What are ways you have used to bring humour to beginner speakers of the language? #ELTChat #langchat |
12:10 pm |
lucycooker: |
@efl101 very good point #ELTchat |
12:10 pm |
sarah_SKB: |
has anyone tried using TV show clips? Did they work? #ELTchat |
12:10 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@sandymillin So, laughing WITH not laughing AT students #ELTchat |
12:10 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @vladkaslniecko: i try to use at least simple jokes with lower levels too...or funny clips #ELTchat |
12:10 pm |
efl101: |
RT @JoshSRound: If teacher shows he/she can laugh at him/herself, then learners feel more able to do so too < definately #ELTchat |
12:10 pm |
bruno_cesar82: |
#ELTchat I always use cartoons and comic strips w my sts. 1 of the best actvits is to teach phrasal verbs with them. Sts learn and have fun |
12:10 pm |
sandymillin: |
RT @Marisa_C: @sandymillin So, laughing WITH not laughing AT students #ELTchat > exactly! |
12:10 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @DaveDodgson I often pretend I don't understand something obvious - get kids to explain it to me, get some laughs as well #ELTchat me too |
12:10 pm |
SugarJo: |
Physical humour is very important for lower levels (and YLs) and yes @DaveDodgeson humour should be spontaneous #ELTchat |
12:10 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
@ShellTerrell lower levels - short video clips...esp funny commercials..easy to understand and follow #ELTchat |
12:10 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @DaveDodgson: Humour is best when spontaneous. Prepped jokes (esp coursebook ones) rarely go down well. #ELTchat |
12:10 pm |
juandoming: |
RT @ShellTerrell: RT @vladkaslniecko: i try to use at least simple jokes with lower levels too...or funny clips #ELTchat |
12:11 pm |
sandymillin: |
@bruno_cesar82 Any specific cartoons you use? #ELTchat |
12:11 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@vladkaslniecko Great point! Funny video clips works well at all levels! :-) #Eltchat |
12:11 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @vladkaslniecko: @ShellTerrell lower levels - short video clips...esp funny commercials..easy to understand and follow #ELTchat |
12:11 pm |
michelleworgan: |
RT @SugarJo: Physical humour is very important for lower levels (and YLs) and yes @DaveDodgesonhumour should be spontaneous #ELTchat Yes! |
12:11 pm |
marekandrews: |
humour enables teachers and students to understand each other better #eltchat |
12:11 pm |
chucksandy: |
perhaps the worst project i ever did was getting Ss to choose a joke,learn how to tell it & deliver it.Painfully unfunny #ELTchat |
12:11 pm |
Marisa_C: |
Are CB jokes not liked because smtms CB author culture and student culture (hence humour) very different? #ELTchat |
12:11 pm |
efl101: |
RT @SugarJo: Physical humour is very important for lower levels < yes, works well if not overdone ;-) #ELTchat |
12:11 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @marekandrews: humour enables teachers and students to understand each other better #ELTchat |
12:11 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
My Young Learners always love the Wiggles. I think Wiggles might be seen as funny by kids worldwide #ELTChat |
12:11 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @michelleworgan: RT @SugarJo: Physical humour is very important for lower levels (and YLs) and yes @DaveDodgeson humour should be spontaneous #ELTchatYes! |
12:11 pm |
JoshSRound: |
RT @marekandrews: humour enables teachers and students to understand each other better #ELTchat |
12:12 pm |
harrisonmike: |
Sounds like you're all having a fun #ELTchat. I'll catch up with the transcript later (Teaching minus 19 minutes...) |
12:12 pm |
sandymillin: |
@chucksandy What do you think stopped it from working? the fact it was prepared? SS language? something else? #ELTchat |
12:12 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
I make fun of the CB a lot too (must be the dogmeist in me ;) - students like joining in with that #ELTchat |
12:12 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @vladkaslniecko: lower levels - short video clips...esp funny commercials..easy to understand and follow #ELTchat |
12:12 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @chucksandy: perhaps worst project i ever did was getting Ss to choose a joke,learn how to tell it & deliver .Painfully unfunny #ELTchat |
12:12 pm |
sandymillin: |
@Marisa_C Think CB jokes are often forced "we need to have a joke in this listening. What should we do?" #ELTchat |
12:12 pm |
michelleworgan: |
With very YLs I fall over in class all the time, esp when doing "can/can't" - Can I ride a bike? Try to and then fall off #eltchat |
12:12 pm |
efl101: |
to pick up from last week, getting sts to translate jokes page in L1 newspaper can be quite a good exercise #ELTchat |
12:12 pm |
MartinWarters: |
@ShellTerrell #ELTCHAT and some adults:) |
12:12 pm |
marekandrews: |
and laughing together about something+recalling that moment later are important moment's in the biography of a class #eltchat |
12:12 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
Hello everybody at #ELTChat running late sorry |
12:12 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
RT @Marisa_C: Are CB jokes not liked because smtms CB author culture and student culture (hence humour) very different? #ELTchat |
12:12 pm |
bruno_cesar82: |
I totally agree RT @vladkaslniecko: humour reduces anxiety.and also grammar taught thru humour is learnt better... :-) #ELTchat |
12:12 pm |
chucksandy: |
the best jokes in my classes are the ones students themselves come up with by playfully using their language skills. #ELTchat |
12:12 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
@marekandrews ...and it helps classroom dynamics so much... #ELTchat |
12:12 pm |
lucycooker: |
slapstick/expressions may work better in some cultures than others. Mr Bean always massive with my students in Japan. #ELTchat |
12:13 pm |
SugarJo: |
RT @efl101: RT @SugarJo: Physical humour is very important for lower levels <yes, works well if not overdone ;-) #ELTchat Minus the clowns!! |
12:13 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@chucksandy Telling jokes well difficult even amongst L1 users - pause, etc...crucial not easy for L2 learners #ELTchat |
12:13 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@Marisa_C One problem is the play on words - students have to know multiple meanings to get CB jokes #ELTchat |
12:13 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
@AnnaMusielak Hey welcome Ania, great to see you here #ELTchat |
12:13 pm |
michelleworgan: |
RT @marekandrews: and laughing 2gether about something+recalling that moment later are important moment's in the biography of class #eltchat |
12:13 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
I don't take myself too seriously on the lessons #ELTChat |
12:13 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @bruno_cesar82 I totally agree RT @vladkaslnieckohumour reduces anxiety.and also grammar taught thru humour is learnt better :) #ELTchat |
12:13 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@MartinWarters Hi Martin! #ELTchat |
12:13 pm |
MBenevides: |
RT @sandymillin: @Marisa_C Think CB jokes are often forced "we need to have a joke in this listening. What should we do?" #ELTchat |
12:13 pm |
chucksandy: |
@sandymillin: that joke telling activity didn't work because students mostly failed to "get" each other's prepared jokes ^^ #ELTchat |
12:13 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@DaveDodgson A great idea is to get them to write "Advice to Authors" letters #ELTchat |
12:13 pm |
sarah_SKB: |
@chucksandy been there too...after going through intonation, pronunciation, and WHY = not funny for anyone any more! #ELTchat |
12:14 pm |
MartinWarters: |
@Marisa_C @chucksandy #ELTchat. I can imagine the forced laughter now! That sounds painful for all involved. |
12:14 pm |
afternoonguide: |
What advice would you give a textbook writer trying to incorporate humour in their materials? #ELTchat |
12:14 pm |
TEFL101: |
Jokes are funny. Picking them apart isn?t. #eltchat |
12:14 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @esolcourses: I totally agree RT @vladkaslnieckohumour reduces anxiety.and also grammar taught thru humour is learnt better :) #ELTchat |
12:14 pm |
efl101: |
RT @Marisa_C: @chucksandy Telling jokes well difficult even amongst L1 users - true, never try and be funny if ur not - jus painful #ELTchat |
12:14 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
RT @AnnaMusielak: I don't take myself too seriously on the lessons #ELTChat |
12:14 pm |
bruno_cesar82: |
#ELTchat humor used as a pedagogical tool can boost sts' interested in more diffucut subjects and promoto engagement |
12:14 pm |
michelleworgan: |
Not too keen on jokes - I am fluent in Spanish but don't get their jokes - they r not funny for me! #eltchat |
12:14 pm |
MartinWarters: |
@DaveDodgson #ELTchat. Good afternoon sir, fancy meeting you here:) |
12:14 pm |
sandymillin: |
@afternoonguide Don't try! Only incorporate it if it appears naturally. Trying makes it fake #ELTchat |
12:15 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @TEFL101: Jokes are funny. Picking them apart isn?t. #ELTchat |
12:15 pm |
JoshSRound: |
RT @TEFL101: Jokes are funny. Picking them apart isn?t. #ELTchat |
12:15 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
If the teacher show the ss that he/she is willing to make a fool of himself/hersel they will join:) #ELTChat |
12:15 pm |
sandymillin: |
RT @TEFL101: Jokes are funny. Picking them apart isn?t. #eltchat |
12:15 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@Marisa_C Did that once for FHM magazine after they lampooned a popular Turkish TV star. Students (adults) wrote complaint letters #ELTchat |
12:15 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
True! RT @DaveDodgson: But being silly & dorky can be funny too! #Eltchat |
12:15 pm |
sarah_SKB: |
@TEFL101 agreed! #ELTchat |
12:15 pm |
MartinWarters: |
@afternoonguide #ELTchat. Probably don't:) |
12:15 pm |
readingbridges: |
RT @marekandrews: Humour is a key element in developing classroom cohesion #eltchat |
12:15 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @AnnaMusielak: If the teacher show the ss that he/she is willing to make a fool of himself/hersel they will join:) #ELTChat |
12:15 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@DaveDodgson Yes - but once they have two or three meanings of a word can ask them to make a joke about it - short dialog #ELTchat |
12:15 pm |
interactivecup: |
RT @bruno_cesar82: #ELTchat humor used as a pedagogical tool can boost sts' interested in more diffucut subjects and promoto engagement |
12:15 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
I try to incorporate activities (warmers, icebreakers) that have potential to make stds laugh as often as possible #ELTchat |
12:15 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @michelleworgan: Not too keen on jokes - I am fluent in Spanish but don't get their jokes - they r not funny for me! #eltchat |
12:15 pm |
efl101: |
TV humour often v difficult coz lots of cult ref and word play but good 4 higher levels and sts in target country #ELTchat |
12:15 pm |
JoshSRound: |
RT @bruno_cesar82: humor used as a pedagogical tool can boost sts interested in more diffucut subjects >> agree, a good motivator #ELTchat |
12:15 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@michelleworgan Different sense of humour or just not funny? ;) #ELTchat |
12:15 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @bruno_cesar82: #ELTchat humor used as a pedagogical tool can boost sts' interested in more diffucut subjects and promoto engagement |
12:15 pm |
michelleworgan: |
Laughing is good for you in general so should be encouraged in class #eltchat |
12:15 pm |
MartinWarters: |
@chucksandy @esolcourses @vladkaslniecko #ELTchatLessons with laughter is a good resource for this. |
12:15 pm |
chucksandy: |
@MartinWarters @Marisa_C: there was no laughter forced or otherwise. Lots of explanation tho abt why the jokes were "funny" #ELTchat |
12:16 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @TEFL101: Jokes are funny. Picking them apart isn?t. #eltchat |
12:16 pm |
bruno_cesar82: |
Great point! RT @marekandrews: humour enables teachers and students to understand each other better #eltchat |
12:16 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
With adults I make up absurd roleplays to get them talking #ELTchat |
12:16 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
RT @AnnaMusielak: If the teacher show the ss that he/she is willing to make a fool of himself/hersel they will join:) #ELTChat |
12:16 pm |
interactivecup: |
RT @DaveDodgson I often pretend I don't understand something obvious - get kids to explain it to me, get some laughs as well #ELTchat me too |
12:16 pm |
michelleworgan: |
@DaveDodgson Both I think - most jokes are really really bad! Hahahahaha! #eltchat |
12:16 pm |
sandymillin: |
RT @michelleworgan: Laughing is good for you in general so should be encouraged in class #eltchat<definitely - back to relaxed atmo. again! |
12:16 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @afternoonguide: What advice would you give a textbook writer trying to incorporate humour in their materials? #ELTchat |
12:16 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Me neither! RT @AnnaMusielak: I don't take myself too seriously on the lessons #ELTChat |
12:16 pm |
marekandrews: |
@vladkaslniecko yeah humour is key to group's working together,a class 10 mins in without smiling+laughter is v tense #eltchat |
12:16 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@Marisa_C Puns are not popular in Turkish so even once they know the meanings, they still don't find it funny #ELTchat |
12:17 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
...and sometimes also very common conversation questions can lead to real fun...#ELTchat |
12:17 pm |
interactivecup: |
RT @afternoonguide: What advice would you give a textbook writer trying to incorporate humour in their materials? #ELTchat |
12:17 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@AnnaMusielak We laugh in every lesson I teach young to adult learners #ELTChat |
12:17 pm |
Thanks2Teachers: |
RT @chucksandy: the best jokes in my classes are the ones students themselves come up with by playfully using their language skills. #ELTchat |
12:17 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @AnnaMusielak: If the teacher show the ss that he/she is willing to make a fool of himself/hersel they will join:) #ELTchat |
12:17 pm |
efl101: |
RT @AnnaMusielak: With adults I make up absurd roleplays to get them talking < yeah role play can generate lots of humour #ELTchat |
12:17 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
RT @michelleworgan: Laughing is good for you in general so should be encouraged in class #eltchat |
12:17 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@chucksandy #ELTchat I think the notion of humour itself is difficult to handle becos different in L1 and L2 most times |
12:17 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@AnnaMusielak We even did this article on the healthy benefits of laughter #ELtchat |
12:18 pm |
analomba: |
RT @efl101: @AnnaMusielak: With adults I make up absurd roleplays to get them talking < yeah role play can generate lots of humour #ELTchat |
12:18 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
@ShellTerrell I do the same:) And I often pretend to be sb else esp with very YL #ELTCHAT |
12:18 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@AnnaMusielak I get them to write crazy nonsensical dialogs and sentences - teens love it and laugh a lot #ELTchat |
12:18 pm |
marekandrews: |
best article I know about humour and class cohesion http://tinyurl.com/66as7j4 #eltchat |
12:18 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
@marekandrews exactly...and then I always think like what's wrong???...hmmm, humour and fun missing! ;P #ELTchat |
12:18 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Thanks for the resource! RT @Rogers_Suzanne: How to Use Humour in Education! http://bit.ly/dVk28a#eltchat |
12:18 pm |
MartinWarters: |
@DaveDodgson @Marisa_C #ELTchat How about the two comedy EFL classics of monty python & Mr bean? |
12:18 pm |
chucksandy: |
Yet, I am all for & encourage classes full of laughter. It's all spontaneous tho: nothing forced. It comes from feeling together. #ELTchat |
12:18 pm |
lucycooker: |
@Marisa_C @chucksandy but can really get students engaged in thinking about cultural differences #ELTchat |
12:18 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @chucksandy: Yet, I am all for & encourage classes full of laughter. It's all spontaneous tho: nothing forced. It comes from feeling together. #ELTchat |
12:18 pm |
michelleworgan: |
@Marisa_C And nonsense sentences for tongue twisters with YLs with pics to illustrate! #eltchat |
12:19 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @Marisa_C: @AnnaMusielak I get them to write crazy nonsensical dialogs and sentences - teens love it and laugh a lot #ELTchat |
12:19 pm |
agfigueiredo: |
RT @Marisa_C: @chucksandy #ELTchat I think the notion of humour itself is difficult to handle becos different in L1 and L2 most x #ELTCHAT |
12:19 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @michelleworgan: And nonsense sentences for tongue twisters with YLs with pics to illustrate! #eltchat |
12:19 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
When teaching pronunciation I oftem exaggerate and make funny faces - with adults and kids #ELTchat |
12:19 pm |
sarah_SKB: |
talking about humour in the classroom = different to having humour in the classroom #ELTchat |
12:19 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @AnnaMusielak: When teaching pronunciation I oftem exaggerate and make funny faces - with adults and kids #ELTchat |
12:19 pm |
michelleworgan: |
How about using comedy clips from BBC etc? Useful? Pointless? #eltchat |
12:19 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Agree! RT @sarah_SKB: talking about humour in the classroom = different to having humour in the classroom #ELTchat |
12:19 pm |
efl101: |
RT @Marisa_C: @chucksandy the notion of humour is difficult - yes not all L1 speakers find the same thing funny #ELTchat |
12:19 pm |
chucksandy: |
anyone ever try laughter yoga in class? Or out of class? My colleague at large Marc Helgesen uses it & loves it. #ELTchat |
12:19 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
When I have kids up at the front of the class, I often sit in one of their chairs & act like one of the students. Good for rapport #ELTchat |
12:19 pm |
Marisa_C: |
Most Greek students think British humour very unfunny... takes time to appreciate puns as some of u have pointed out #ELTchat |
12:19 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
students will fall in love with lessons when they know they are going to laugh a lot and again :-) #ELTchat |
12:20 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
@Marisa_C Great activity - nonsense dialogues:) #ELTChat |
12:20 pm |
gearysa: |
RT @AnnaMusielak: When teaching pronunciation I oftem exaggerate and make funny faces - with adults and kids #ELTchat |
12:20 pm |
gearysa: |
RT @ShellTerrell: Agree! RT @sarah_SKB: talking about humour in the classroom = different to having humour in the classroom #ELTchat |
12:20 pm |
sandymillin: |
@AnnaMusielak Pronunciation prime area 4 humour in my classes-SS always laugh when we start: mouth feels funny, make faces (& me!) #ELTchat |
12:20 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@MartinWarters Not sure Monty Python is suitable for YLs! Mr Bean is always good though :) #ELTchat |
12:20 pm |
JoshSRound: |
@AnnaMusielak Of course! Humour goes really well when working on pron #ELTchat |
12:20 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Has been my experience! RT @vladkaslniecko: students fall in love w lessons when they know they r going 2 laugh a lot & again :-) #ELTchat |
12:20 pm |
sandymillin: |
@chucksandy What is it? Never heard of it! #ELTchat |
12:20 pm |
sarah_SKB: |
@michellworgan useful for discussing British sense of humour maybe? #ELTchat |
12:20 pm |
JoshSRound: |
@DaveDodgson Yep, that's a good one. Student becomes the 'teacher' #ELTchat |
12:20 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
And with practicing speaking we use pocket - mirrors #ELTchat |
12:20 pm |
Marisa_C: |
With young learners funny CANNOT be subtle! It has to be as exaggerated as possible #ELTchat |
12:21 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @Rogers_Suzanne: Humor research in education in Israel http://bit.ly/gZ8H95 #eltchat |
12:21 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @vladkaslniecko: students will fall in love with lessons when they know they are going to laugh a lot and again :-) #ELTchat |
12:21 pm |
esolcourses: |
maybe not to everyone's taste (a bit edgy) but some examples from coursebook that uses humour to teach grammar http://bit.ly/id3ikQ #ELTChat |
12:21 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Great point! RT @Marisa_C: With young learners funny CANNOT be subtle! It has to be as exaggerated as possible #ELTchat |
12:21 pm |
analomba: |
SO True! RT @Marisa_C: With young learners funny CANNOT be subtle! It has to be as exaggerated as possible #ELTchat |
12:21 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@JoshSRound Gives you an insight into how they see you as well ;) #ELTchat |
12:21 pm |
BandESSAT: |
RT @esolcourses: maybe not to everyone's taste (a bit edgy) but some examples from coursebook that uses humour to teach grammar http://bit.ly/id3ikQ #ELTChat |
12:21 pm |
michelleworgan: |
RT @AnnaMusielak: And with practicing speaking we use pocket - mirrors #ELTchat| inc calling tchr/std "teacher" or "sir/miss" |
12:21 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
@JoshSRound with th sound I tell them not to spit on the mirror;) #ELTchat |
12:22 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
@michelleworgan well, i think useful...when used with a purpose...or maybe just to make them laugh...can be topical, that's good #ELTchat |
12:22 pm |
agfigueiredo: |
@michelleworgan imo always useful, anything that can bring a relaxing atmosphere n be relevant to ur class can n should be used #ELTCHAT |
12:22 pm |
drtimony: |
@ShellTerrell she stood upon the balcony mimicking him hiccuping while amicably welcoming him in. #tonguetwister#eltchat |
12:22 pm |
michelleworgan: |
Opps, getting mixed up with #eltchat tweets againa nd replying to wrong ones - sorry!!! |
12:22 pm |
analomba: |
Humor should be a given with young children, but surprisingly many people don't use it #eltchat#langchat |
12:22 pm |
chucksandy: |
@sandymillin: http://bit.ly/dJXDRJ laughter yoga ^^ #ELTchat |
12:22 pm |
TEFL101: |
Jokes take a lot of labouring to explain and are not particularly productive in terms of student-talk levels #eltchat |
12:22 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@AnnaMusielak AND sentences - "Have yr teeth enlarged at the hairdresser's" a sentence no st can forget (plus its grammar) #ELTChat |
12:22 pm |
JoshSRound: |
So we all agree I think that fun lessons are crucial. But when & how to use what we think is 'funny' material? #ELTchat |
12:23 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
What are the benefits of bringing in humour to the classroom? #ELTChat |
12:23 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
@bruno_cesar82 love friends #ELTchat |
12:23 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
or when the grammar is difficult, i try to give them really funny example sentences...they usually remember them well #ELTchat |
12:23 pm |
MartinWarters: |
@DaveDodgson #ELTchat Thinking about using the dead parrot sketch with a group of YL,s made me laugh just then:) |
12:23 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@rosanabbci put the symbol # before ELTchat like this #ELTchat and put that in your search - you will then see us ALL :-D |
12:23 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Gr8 question! RT @JoshSRound: So we agree that fun lessons are crucial. But when & how to use what we think is 'funny' material? #ELTchat |
12:23 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
RT @analomba: Humor should be a given with young children, but surprisingly many people don't use it #eltchat |
12:23 pm |
sandymillin: |
@chucksandy Thanks! #ELTchat |
12:23 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
RT @Marisa_C AND sentences - "Have yr teeth enlarged at the hairdresser's" a sentence no st can forget (plus its grammar) #ELTChat |
12:23 pm |
TEFL101: |
explicit joke teaching amounts to a lot of hot air on the part of the teacher and a lot of bemusement on the part of the students. #eltchat |
12:24 pm |
efl101: |
@ShellTerrell humour mostly to get sts to relax and enjoy themselves - build motivation and community feel #ELTchat |
12:24 pm |
JoshSRound: |
Often our preception of 'funny' is different from learners, more difficult in multilingual classes #ELTchat |
12:24 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
RT @Marisa_C: @AnnaMusielak AND sentences - "Have yr teeth enlarged at the hairdresser's" a sentence no st can forget (plus its grammar) #ELTChat |
12:24 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@ShellTerrell Relaxed atmosphere, make learning fun, get them thinking #ELTchat |
12:24 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @JoshSRound: Often our preception of 'funny' is different from learners, more difficult in multilingual classes #ELTchat ] agree |
12:24 pm |
michelleworgan: |
RT @JoshSRound: Often our preception of 'funny' is different from learners, more difficult in multilingual classes #ELTchat |
12:24 pm |
analomba: |
I do it for myself too, not only for them RT @ShellTerrell: What are the benefits of bringing in humour to the classroom? #ELTChat #actfl |
12:24 pm |
TEFL101: |
It's the instantaneous one that work best. When you're not teaching them... #eltchat |
12:24 pm |
luthcal: |
Using funny parts of popular movies or series is a good way to make them talk and feel comfortable #ELTchat |
12:24 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @ShellTerrell: What are the benefits of bringing in humour to the classroom? #ELTChat |
12:24 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
with FCE/CAE we write absurd letters of complaints (and mix them with slang expressions) #ELTchat |
12:24 pm |
JoshSRound: |
And then there is the occassional risk of being culturally insensitive #ELTchat |
12:24 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @JoshSRound: So we all agree I think that fun lessons are crucial. But when & how to use what we think is 'funny' material? #ELTchat |
12:24 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
RT @ShellTerrell: What are the benefits of bringing in humour to the classroom? #ELTChat |
12:24 pm |
marekandrews: |
@chucksandy laughter and humour reduces social distance between students and teachers #eltchat |
12:24 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Great benefit! RT @analomba: I do it for myself too, not only for them! #ELTChat |
12:24 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @luthcal: Using funny parts of popular movies or series is a good way to make them talk and feel comfortable #ELTchat |
12:25 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @AnnaMusielak: with FCE/CAE we write absurd letters of complaints (and mix them with slang expressions) #ELTchat |
12:25 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Yes! RT @DaveDodgson: Relaxed atmosphere, make learning fun, get them thinking #ELTchat |
12:25 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @ShellTerrell: What are the benefits of bringing in humour to the classroom? #ELTchat |
12:25 pm |
tonnet: |
RT @DaveDodgson: RT @analomba: Humor should be a given with young children, but surprisingly many people don't use it #eltchat |
12:25 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
I agree!! RT @beachcat11: Teachers enjoy teaching more, so kids benefit! #ELTChat |
12:25 pm |
efl101: |
@TEFL101 yes, teaching jokes is painful #ELTchat |
12:25 pm |
analomba: |
RT @marekandrews: @chucksandy laughter and humour reduces social distance between students and teachers #eltchat |
12:25 pm |
esolcourses: |
Funny mistakes in signs can be a good way of teaching spelling, grammar, etc - get learners to correct http://bit.ly/cRYTrS #ELTChat |
12:25 pm |
Marisa_C: |
Turning coursebook dialogues into complete nonsense also gets a good laugh - plus it's great for playing with language #ELTchat |
12:25 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
Humor puts students at ease, prepares for the tasks #ELTChat |
12:26 pm |
JoshSRound: |
RT @efl101: @TEFL101 yes, teaching jokes is painful >> Very!! #ELTchat |
12:26 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@AnnaMusielak Of course, robots, princesses & superheroes are good for adding some humour as well ;) #ELTchat |
12:26 pm |
sarah_SKB: |
Would you laugh at a student's joke if you didn't find it funny? #ELTchat |
12:26 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
At the end of my classes I just feel better having laughed! Makes me have a different approach/care for our profession #ELtchat |
12:26 pm |
dudeneyge: |
Bet there isn't an EFL student in the world who has never seen Mr. Bloody Bean... Best we can do? #ELTchat |
12:26 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @Marisa_C: Turning coursebook dialogues into complete nonsense also gets a good laugh - plus its great for playing with language #ELTchat |
12:26 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @dudeneyge: Bet there isn't an EFL student in the world who has never seen Mr. Bloody Bean... Best we can do? #ELTchat |
12:26 pm |
agfigueiredo: |
RT @marekandrews: @chucksandy laughter and humour reduces social distance between students and teachers #ELTCHAT |
12:26 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
@Marisa_C @ShellTerrell benefits - NATURAL and MEMORABLE way of learning new language, context and endorphines...always so good:-) #ELTchat |
12:26 pm |
analomba: |
RT @DaveDodgson: @AnnaMusielak Of course, robots, princesses & superheroes are good for adding some humour as well ;) #ELTchat |
12:26 pm |
luthcal: |
Humour, funny, jokes, is it all about provinding a class in which Ss have fun and leave happy, looking forward for next class? #ELTchat |
12:26 pm |
sandymillin: |
#eltchat On CELTA did intonation roleplay re: woman who found husband having affair, but we could only say 'banana' - great fun! |
12:26 pm |
gret: |
RT @ShellTerrell: At the end of my classes I just feel better having laughed! Makes me have a different approach/care for our profession #ELtchat |
12:26 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @sarah_SKB: Would you laugh at a student's joke if you didn't find it funny? #ELTchat Yes I have!!! |
12:26 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@MartinWarters A colleague in high school used the Philosopher's football match for an IB lesson :) #ELTchat |
12:26 pm |
michelleworgan: |
@dudeneyge And then they say "we like Brit humour - Mr Bean!" Oh dear #eltchat |
12:27 pm |
JoshSRound: |
RT @sarah_SKB: Would you laugh at a students joke if you didnt find it funny? >> Good question!! #ELTchat |
12:27 pm |
hurleyinchina: |
@DaveDodgson @analomba #eltchat Definitely use humour with young students. They love to laugh. So many great, funny picture books. |
12:27 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @dudeneyge: Bet there isn't an EFL student in the world who has never seen Mr. Bloody Bean... Best we can do? #ELTchat ] hope not |
12:27 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @vladkaslniecko: benefits - NATURAL and MEMORABLE way of learning new language, context and endorphines...always so good:-) #ELTchat |
12:27 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @sarah_SKB: Would you laugh at a students joke if you didnt find it funny? #ELTchat |
12:27 pm |
afternoonguide: |
@Marisa_C Not only students. Half of the teachers I've worked with love puns, the other half hate them. (British - American thing?) #ELTchat |
12:27 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
@DaveDodgson Once pretended to be Jennifer Lopez on a lessson on appearances - they'll never forget the synonyms for bottom;) #ELTchat |
12:27 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @ShellTerrell benefits - NATURAL and MEMORABLE way of learning new language, context and endorphines...always so good:-) #ELTchat |
12:27 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
RT @luthcal: Humour: is it all about provinding a class in which Ss have fun and leave happy, looking forward for next class? #ELTchat |
12:27 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Agree! RT @efl101: humour mostly to get sts to relax and enjoy themselves - build motivation and community feel #ELTchat |
12:27 pm |
michelleworgan: |
@dudeneyge And they love Benny Hill...#eltchat |
12:27 pm |
RightExpression: |
RT @dudeneyge: Bet there isn't an EFL student in the world who has never seen Mr. Bloody Bean... Best we can do? #ELTchat |
12:27 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
RT @Marisa_C: Turning coursebook dialogues into complete nonsense also gets a good laugh - plus it's great for playing with language #ELTchat |
12:27 pm |
TEFL101: |
I nicked my original line from a Charlie Brooker article which is well worth reading when you get timehttp://bit.ly/TB9cG #eltchat |
12:28 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@afternoonguide Probably... heard that one too! #ELTchat |
12:28 pm |
efl101: |
@michelleworgan @dudeneyge ah yes benny hill, much better! ;-) #ELTchat |
12:28 pm |
analomba: |
Trying different voices and personalities in roleplaying - lots of fun and lots of language learning #eltchat#langchat#actfl |
12:28 pm |
SugarJo: |
Benefits of humour in the classroom? Seeing students fear turn to joy #ELTchat And yes @dudeneygethey love my Mr Bean! |
12:28 pm |
luthcal: |
RT @AnnaMusielak: Humor puts students at ease, prepares for the tasks #ELTchat |
12:28 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
It's easier to learn in a relaxed atmosphere - both hemispheres working together #ELTchat |
12:28 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Nice! RT @DrTimony: she stood upon the balcony mimicking him hiccuping while amicably welcoming him in. #tonguetwister #eltchat |
12:28 pm |
michelleworgan: |
One funny game is "sausages" where the answer to every question must be "sausages" and no-one is allowed to laugh #eltchat |
12:28 pm |
malusciamarelli: |
RT @ShellTerrell @vladkaslniecko: students fall in love w lessons when they know they r going 2 laugh a lot & again :-) #ELTchat |
12:28 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @luthcal: Humour: is it all about provinding a class in which Ss have fun and leave happy, looking forward for next class? #ELTchat |
12:28 pm |
JoshSRound: |
@TEFL101 Love Mr Brooker - not used him in class before tho... #ELTchat |
12:28 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
@bruno_cesar82 it works wonders with my ss:) #eltchat |
12:29 pm |
sandymillin: |
RT @analomba: Trying different voices and personalities in roleplaying #eltchat #langchat #actfl > also, props (e.g. a hat) changes dynamic |
12:29 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @AnnaMusielak: It's easier to learn in a relaxed atmosphere - both hemispheres working together #ELTchat |
12:29 pm |
lucycooker: |
@dudeneyge let's face it, there are good reasons why #ELTchat |
12:29 pm |
MartinWarters: |
@dudeneyge #ELTchat I hope not! What does that say about British (used loosely) culture? We laugh at incompetency to make us feel better?:) |
12:29 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @michelleworgan: One funny game is sausages where the answer to every question must be "sausages" and no-one is allowed to laugh #ELTchat |
12:29 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
my business students love short clips from IT Crowd, you can find them on YT...great really #ELTchat |
12:29 pm |
ESLnottingham: |
teahing pron can be fun, making lots of silly faces and linking the sounds to things like animals or funny situations. #ELTchat |
12:29 pm |
TEFL101: |
Fawlty Towers is very good. Ss can identify with Manuel and some love John Cleese's RP accent... #eltchat |
12:29 pm |
efl101: |
RT @dudeneyge: Mr. Bloody Bean... Best we can do? < showed German EFL class Dr Strangelove once, they loved it #ELTchat |
12:29 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @jeffliwag: Humor makes it easier 4 me 2 get thr4 those w/ tough affective filters/walls & sometimes even get them 2 participate #eltchat |
12:29 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@michelleworgan "Granny's underpants" is another variation :) #ELTchat |
12:29 pm |
dudeneyge: |
Benny Hill? The Daily Sport of televisual 'comedy'... I fear for our profession sometimes #ELTchat |
12:29 pm |
michelleworgan: |
@ShellTerrell I remember liking Benny Hill when I was a child - v obvious slapstick and also sexist! Lots of scantily clad nurses #eltchat |
12:30 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
RT @AnnaMusielak: It's easier to learn in a relaxed atmosphere - both hemispheres working together #ELTchat |
12:30 pm |
NahumG: |
RT @DaveDodgson: RT @analomba: Humor should be a given with young children, but surprisingly many people don't use it #eltchat via @tonnet |
12:30 pm |
luthcal: |
It's easier to envolve all Ss with funny activities, even the shy ones. #ELTchat |
12:30 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
I use Gary Larson's cartoons very often #ELTChat |
12:30 pm |
afternoonguide: |
RT @esolcourses: maybe not to everyone's taste (a bit edgy) but some examples from coursebook that uses humour to teach grammar http://bit.ly/id3ikQ #ELTChat |
12:30 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@jeffliwag What a wonderful benefit! #Eltchat |
12:30 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
What are ways we can bring more humour into the classroom without telling jokes? #ELTChat |
12:30 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Agree! RT @luthcal: It's easier to envolve all Ss with funny activities, even the shy ones. #ELTchat |
12:30 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @ShellTerrell: Agree! RT @luthcal: It's easier to envolve all Ss with funny activities, even the shy ones. #ELTchat |
12:30 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
RT @ShellTerrell: What are ways we can bring more humour into the classroom without telling jokes? #ELTChat |
12:31 pm |
EwelinaGonera: |
RT @analomba: Storytelling + acting RT @ShellTerrell: What are ways you have used to bring humour to beginner speakers of the language? #ELTChat #langchat |
12:31 pm |
malusciamarelli: |
RT @ShellTerrell At the end of my classes I just feel better having laughed! Makes me have a different care for our profession #ELTchat |
12:31 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @ShellTerrell: What are ways we can bring more humour into the classroom without telling jokes? #ELTChat |
12:31 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @ShellTerrell: What are ways we can bring more humour into the classroom without telling jokes? #ELTchat |
12:31 pm |
MBenevides: |
@ShellTerrell Sausages! #eltchat |
12:31 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
I also tell funny situations that happened to me - sometimes very embarrasing ones - ss are more willing to share later #ELTCHAT |
12:31 pm |
analomba: |
I rewrite familiar stories and then include humorous twists - the unexpected is also a trick to catch their attention #eltchat #langchat |
12:31 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@MBenevides Hilarious! It works! I'm already ROTFL! #Eltchat |
12:31 pm |
michelleworgan: |
@DaveDodgson Oh yes, you wrote a blogpost about that, didn't you? #eltchat |
12:31 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @luthcal: Its easier to envolve all Ss with funny activities, even the shy ones. #ELTchat |
12:31 pm |
marekandrews: |
good article by colleagues of mine about energy in the classroom, humour is part of ithttp://tinyurl.com/372eslx#eltchat |
12:31 pm |
luthcal: |
Movement games is good to make it fun. #ELTchat |
12:31 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@ShellTerrell I've used photoshop to put student heads on famous bodies for description lessons #ELTchat |
12:31 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@ShellTerrell Creating nonsense (by the Ss) is a good way without telling jokes - #Eltchat |
12:31 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
humour -- less anxiety -- more production -- more confidence -- greater motivation -- sucess ;-) #ELTchat |
12:31 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @DaveDodgson: @ShellTerrell I've used photoshop to put student heads on famous bodies for description lessons #ELTchat |
12:32 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @vladkaslniecko: humour -- less anxiety -- more production -- more confidence -- greater motivation -- sucess ;-) #ELTchat |
12:32 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
RT @marekandrews: good article by colleagues of mine about energy in the classroom, humour is part of it http://tinyurl.com/372eslx #eltchat |
12:32 pm |
efl101: |
RT @ShellTerrell: What are ways we can bring more humour in without telling jokes? > funny mistakes etc can be good (with care) #ELTchat |
12:32 pm |
michelleworgan: |
Changing important words in a story/paragraph/text etc can be amusing if they use their imaginations #eltchat |
12:32 pm |
analomba: |
I agree! Getting ss moving adds to the fun! RT @luthcal: Movement games is good to make it fun. #ELTchat |
12:32 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @marekandrews good article by colleagues of mine about energy in the classroom, humour is part of it http://tinyurl.com/372eslx #ELTchat |
12:32 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@ShellTerrell Anectdotes, funny stoires, cultural experiences are all good ways to use humour without a quick one-liner #ELTchat |
12:32 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @efl101: RT @ShellTerrell: What are ways we can bring more humour in without telling jokes? > funny mistakes etc can be good (with care) #ELTchat |
12:32 pm |
ESLnottingham: |
I know a teacher who threatens his sts with a toy snake if they forget the 3rd person or plural S, always gets a laugh #ELTchat |
12:32 pm |
gret: |
RT @vladkaslniecko: humour -- less anxiety -- more production -- more confidence -- greater motivation -- sucess ;-) #ELTchat |
12:32 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @DaveDodgson: Anectdotes, funny stoires, cultural experiences are all good ways to use humour without a quick one-liner #ELTchat |
12:32 pm |
paulinobrener: |
@ShellTerrell silly songs with lots of movement are use ful #ELTchat |
12:32 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
putting a twist on the CB activities by personalising them/making them less serious #ELTchat |
12:33 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@michelleworgan "Granny's underpants"? Not blogged about that... yet ;) #ELTchat |
12:33 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Yes! RT @paulinobrener: silly songs with lots of movement are use ful #ELTchat |
12:33 pm |
sarah_SKB: |
@ShellTerrell a lot of creative tasks can lead to Ss using what they think is funny #ELTchat |
12:33 pm |
gret: |
@DaveDodgson @ShellTerrell I like that! I might try it this year! #ELTChat |
12:33 pm |
paulinobrener: |
@ShellTerrell also, be open to the moment, improvise, seize the moment #ELTchat |
12:33 pm |
Marisa_C: |
Roleplays with huge mismatches are good fun e.g. apply for a PA position bt can only say 5 wrds in ENglish #ELTchat |
12:33 pm |
luthcal: |
Asking Ss to explain nonsense situations in which they are involved. #ELTchat |
12:33 pm |
yitzha_sarwono: |
RT @chucksandy: RT @marekandrews good article by colleagues of mine about energy in the classroom, humour is part of it http://tinyurl.com/372eslx #ELTchat |
12:33 pm |
michelleworgan: |
@ESLnottingham Great idea! I actually have a toy snake! Love it! #eltchat |
12:33 pm |
efl101: |
drama/acting can make good humour - sts often very funny, esp if sts write scripts #ELTchat |
12:34 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@AnnaMusielak I love making fun of the people in the CB - must apologise to all those stock photo models :p #ELTchat |
12:34 pm |
yearinthelifeof: |
@DaveDodgson @ShellTerrell Make sure they're comfortable with it before you do it! #ELTchat |
12:34 pm |
lucycooker: |
@luthcal One student asked to do a back flip in the first class. what a gift! everyone relaxed and whole class loved it :) #ELTchat |
12:34 pm |
MartinWarters: |
#ELTchat I remember all my Polish students being shocked bcos I didn't like Benny Hill! Strange how some icons are revered... |
12:34 pm |
paulinobrener: |
@ShellTerrell if you have a chance to take clown technique (european style) classes, i highly recommend that. #ELTchat |
12:34 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
RT @efl101: drama/acting can make good humour - sts often very funny, esp if sts write scripts #ELTchat |
12:34 pm |
marekandrews: |
and Rose Senior is fab on humour in the class in her books, articles+PhD http://tinyurl.com/6gewkae#eltchat |
12:34 pm |
michelleworgan: |
RT @paulinobrener: @ShellTerrell silly songs with lots of movement are use ful #ELTchat|I found a peanut/On top of spaghetti #eltchat |
12:34 pm |
luthcal: |
Creating funny versions for pop songs. #ELTchat |
12:34 pm |
JoshSRound: |
RT @efl101: drama/acting can make good humour - sts often very funny, esp if sts write scripts #ELTchat |
12:34 pm |
yitzha_sarwono: |
RT @luthcal: Asking Ss to explain nonsense situations in which they are involved. #ELTchat |
12:34 pm |
sarah_SKB: |
But can changing texts to nonsense = confusion for some students? #ELTchat |
12:34 pm |
chucksandy: |
@sarah_SKB @ShellTerrell "a lot of creative tasks can lead to Ss using what they think is funny" Great if they think it's funny #ELTchat |
12:34 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
Travel agent role play switched - a martian trying to book an all inclusive hols on Venus #ELTchat |
12:34 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@yearinthelifeof @ShellTerrell The main problem I've had is once you do it, they demand it again & again! #ELTchat |
12:35 pm |
sandymillin: |
#eltchat Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl good for higher-level SS - often known from Disney films wn not in culture http://bit.ly/hDuNo2 |
12:35 pm |
paulinobrener: |
@ShellTerrell clown technique (european style) are not about being funny but being in the moments and bring very earnest #ELTchat |
12:35 pm |
SugarJo: |
RT @DaveDodgson: @AnnaMusielak I love making fun of the people in the CB-must apologise to all those stock photo models :p #ELTchat YES! |
12:35 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @marekandrews: and Rose Senior is fab on humour in the class in her books, articles+PhDhttp://tinyurl.com/6gewkae #ELTchat |
12:35 pm |
gret: |
@efl101 agreed! I always make my students write their own scripts. They really enjoy doing it! #ELTChat |
12:35 pm |
esolcourses: |
Quirky/bizarre topical stories from the news are always good fun http://bit.ly/330TGT #ELTchat |
12:35 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
RT @luthcal Creating funny versions for pop songs. #ELTchat - or making a class song incorporating all ss:) |
12:35 pm |
efl101: |
imp to allow sts to be funny, they like getting others to laugh - human nature probably #ELTchat |
12:35 pm |
euromovilidad: |
RT @analomba: Trying different voices and personalities in roleplaying - lots of fun and lots of language learning #eltchat #langchat #actfl |
12:35 pm |
analomba: |
What a problem! :) @yearinthelifeof @ShellTerrell The main problem I've had is once you do it, they demand it again & again! #ELTchat |
12:35 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Really love @cheimi10 's lessons with the Mr. Men & Little Misses Characters http://bit.ly/hIDfHt#eltchat Students invent their own |
12:35 pm |
michelleworgan: |
@sandymillin Roald Dahl is fantastic! I do Rev Rhymes with upp int and adv #eltchat |
12:35 pm |
efl101: |
@gret yes me too! #ELTchat |
12:35 pm |
TEFL101: |
A funny person is funny in their L2 too. Same with idiomatic language. #eltchat |
12:36 pm |
chucksandy: |
is there such a thing as "too much" humor in class? Sure it's good in doses but can it become too much? #ELTchat |
12:36 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
get them draw few cards, randomly, from a pack of REALLY various vocab, use them all to create a story...funny storytelling #ELTchat |
12:36 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@analomba @yearinthelifeof I agree! That is a good problem to have #ELtchat |
12:36 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @chucksandy: is there such a thing as "too much" humor in class? Sure it's good in doses but can it become too much? #ELTchat |
12:36 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @esolcourses: Quirky/bizarre topical stories from the news are always good funhttp://bit.ly/330TGT #ELTchat |
12:36 pm |
adhockley: |
@dudeneyge By "our profession" there are you talking about ELT or comedy? #ELTchat |
12:36 pm |
michelleworgan: |
Actually the stds generally take mick out of CB photo people anyway! Sometimes they still look v 90s! #eltchat |
12:36 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @adhockley: @dudeneyge By "our profession" there are you talking about ELT or comedy? #ELTchat |
12:37 pm |
cuevash: |
@shellterrell Satire and hyperbole work well for many MS and HS students. #ELTChat |
12:37 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@esolcourses there was a mail list "true stories' i think it was called which sent lots of stuff like that #ELTchat |
12:37 pm |
marekandrews: |
@chucksandy @ShellTerrell @Marisa_C need to go, good luck+thanks for moderating this very serious topic:) #eltchat |
12:37 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
RT @ShellTerrell: Really love @cheimi10 's lessons with the Mr. Men & Little Misses Charactershttp://bit.ly/hIDfHt#eltchat Students invent their own |
12:37 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
Asking mad questions YL love it, e.g. do you like spider cookies? is your neighbour a superman;) #ELTCHAT |
12:37 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @AnnaMusielak: Asking mad questions YL love it, e.g. do you like spider cookies? is your neighbour a superman;) #ELTCHAT |
12:37 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @chucksandy: is there such a thing as "too much" humor in class? Sure it's good in doses but can it become too much? #ELTchat |
12:37 pm |
JoshSRound: |
@ShellTerrell @chucksandy Too much when 'funny' student starts dominating, need to be wary of that #ELTchat |
12:37 pm |
michelleworgan: |
@chucksandy Well yes, can't all be fun and games, have to knuckle down and work too #eltchat |
12:38 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @marekandrews: thanks for joining! Have a great day! #ELTchat |
12:38 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@cuevash Great point! I think a high level of language is needed though #Eltchat |
12:38 pm |
yitzha_sarwono: |
I believe engaging in too much humor is okay as long as it's not a slapstick or referring to one's incapability #ELTchat |
12:38 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@chucksandy I think you can have too much; can get out of control - be humorous if possible and if appropriate to topic #ELTchat |
12:38 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
@chucksandy Ts need to be careful...read the stds reactions #ELTchat |
12:38 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
@JoshSRound yes, sometimes the class joker takes over...#ELTCHAT |
12:38 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @yitzha_sarwono: I believe engaging in too much humor is okay as long as its not a slapstick or referring to ones incapability #ELTchat |
12:38 pm |
sandymillin: |
#eltchat Some forwards can be good too. Rules for evil overlords http://bit.ly/efVMq3 |
12:38 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
RT @JoshSRound: @ShellTerrell @chucksandy Too much when 'funny' student starts dominating, need to be wary of that #ELTchat |
12:39 pm |
cuevash: |
@shellterrell For ex., teaching presentation skills by creating a presentation w/ elements that r undesireable, annoying, funny... #ELTChat |
12:39 pm |
michelleworgan: |
Be careful woth giggly teens who lose control and the class will be spent laughing about nothing #eltchat |
12:39 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@chucksandy Probably wont get raving reviews if all we do is laugh Have to remember its not our standup comedy hr #Eltchat |
12:39 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @JoshSRound: @ShellTerrell @chucksandy Too much when 'funny' student starts dominating, need to be wary of that #ELTchat |
12:39 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
RT @vladkaslniecko: @chucksandy Ts need to be careful...read the stds reactions #ELTchat <-- Yes, class rapport & atmosphere important |
12:39 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@JoshSRound That is a really good point! I have had this happen before & dealing with it was tricky #ELTChat |
12:39 pm |
lucycooker: |
Great ideas everyone. Thanks! Have to go. Hope to join next time. #ELTchat |
12:39 pm |
sandymillin: |
@chucksandy Depends on SS and aims of course. Also depends on if teaching humour, or just relaxed in class. Latter norm. possible #eltchat |
12:40 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
Always the same with anyone who tries to be funny - don't try too hard! #ELTchat |
12:40 pm |
NewsNeus: |
Fun helps to learn in openminding ways... #ELTchat@ShellTerrell |
12:40 pm |
chucksandy: |
frankly i think one can start a class off on the wrong foot by beginning a term w/ lots of humor. Ss come to expect it every class #ELTchat |
12:40 pm |
TEFL101: |
Self deprecation breaks the ice with nervous ss. They don't expect it. #eltchat |
12:40 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @DaveDodgson: RT @JoshSRound: @ShellTerrell@chucksandy Too much when 'funny' student starts dominating #ELTchat ] or funny teacher! ;-) |
12:40 pm |
cuevash: |
@shellterrell We're currently working on the lousy PPT. After watching a handful of presentations they understand what to avoid. #ELTChat |
12:40 pm |
JoshSRound: |
@ShellTerrell @chucksandy Some 'funny' teachers also over-rely on their 'charisma' and forget the teaching bit!! #ELTchat |
12:40 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @paulinobrener: clown technique (european style) are not about being funny but being in the moments and bring very earnest #ELTchat |
12:40 pm |
sandymillin: |
@ShellTerrell How do you deal with class clowns dominating? #ELTChat |
12:40 pm |
chucksandy: |
@lucycooker: thanks for joining! #ELTchat |
12:40 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@DaveDodgson That's a good problem to have! LOL! #ELtchat |
12:40 pm |
yitzha_sarwono: |
when i teach senior high ,they wouldn't acknowledge me unless I keep up with the trend,so it's not always humor to reach them #ELTchat |
12:41 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @JoshSRound: @ShellTerrell Some funny teachers also over-rely on their charisma and forget the teaching bit!! #ELTchat |
12:41 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Great tip! RT @yearinthelifeof: Make sure they're comfortable with it before you do it! #ELTchat |
12:41 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @paulinobrener: be open to the moment, improvise, seize the moment #ELTchat |
12:41 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
RT @DaveDodgson: Always the same with anyone who tries to be funny - don't try too hard! #ELTchat |
12:41 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @sandymillin: @ShellTerrell How do you deal with class clowns dominating? #ELTchat |
12:41 pm |
Marisa_C: |
Has anyone used a book called "Lessons with Laughter'? http://amzn.to/ew6Vwp #ELTchat - never have and was wondering |
12:41 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
Trying to be funny can lead to being seen as a show-off - true for students AND teachers #ELTchat |
12:41 pm |
efl101: |
RT @sandymillin: @ShellTerrell How do you deal with class clowns dominating? > often find rest of class deal with them #ELTchat |
12:41 pm |
paulinobrener: |
@DaveDodgson teacher needs to be aware not to be an entertainer all the time #ELTchat |
12:41 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@sandymillin Great question! #eltchat |
12:41 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
RT @esolcourses @chucksandy Too much when 'funny' student starts dominating #ELTchat ] or funny teacher! ;-) |
12:41 pm |
esolcourses: |
@Marisa_C vaguely remember that... urban legends is another good source of humour. Learners have to guess if stories are T or F #ELTChat |
12:42 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @efl101: RT @sandymillin: @ShellTerrell How do you deal with class clowns dominating? > often find rest of class deal with them #ELTchat |
12:42 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@efl101 @sandymillin If the class deals with it though then it may lead to bullying #eltchat |
12:42 pm |
sandymillin: |
@Marisa_C Have used it once or twice, but feels forced sometimes. Also high level from what I remember #ELTchat |
12:42 pm |
sarah_SKB: |
Would you rather be known (by Ss) as a funny or serious teacher? #ELTchat |
12:42 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @AnnaMusielak: RT @esolcourses @chucksandy Too much when funny student starts dominating #ELTchat ] or funny teacher! ;-) #ELTchat |
12:42 pm |
bruno_cesar82: |
RT @michelleworgan: Be careful woth giggly teens who lose control and the class will be spent laughing about nothing #eltchat |
12:42 pm |
efl101: |
RT @DaveDodgson: Trying to be funny can lead to being seen as a show-off - > yes some people = very trying #ELTchat |
12:42 pm |
yitzha_sarwono: |
@chucksandy being funny and being a clown are two different thing actually.Funny is ok as long as you maintain the integrity #ELTchat |
12:42 pm |
TEFL101: |
I find riddles work much better than jokes. #eltchat |
12:42 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @sarah_SKB: Would you rather be known (by Ss) as a funny or serious teacher? #ELTchat > good Q - wd choose inspiring any time |
12:43 pm |
michelleworgan: |
RT @sarah_SKB: Would you rather be known (by Ss) as a funny or serious teacher? #ELTchat| serious but with sense of humour when required |
12:43 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Gr8 idea! RT @KiaAisha: taught inferences w/ comics w/o words. Funny 2 C what my Ss thought happened. Today they make their own #eltchat |
12:43 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @esolcourses: I love those urban legends activities. Lots of fun. Learners have to guess if stories are T or F #ELTchat |
12:43 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
Students (esp YLs) need to learn by experience - teacher needs to guide them on when humour is appropriate and when it's not #ELTchat |
12:43 pm |
cuevash: |
@shellterrell via stop animation, flip books, role playing, video... #ELTChat |
12:43 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @cuevash: teaching presentation skills by creating a presentation w/ elements that r undesireable, annoying, funny... #ELTChat |
12:43 pm |
kathyecks: |
@ShellTerrell Discuss elements of humor: word play, the unexpected. Try classic humorous stories, eg "The Donuts" (Homer Price) #ELTchat |
12:43 pm |
analomba: |
Oh, no! More snow! Have to go. Thanks for making yet another snowy morning lots of fun #eltchat |
12:43 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @Marisa_C RT @sarah_SKB Would you rather be known (by Ss) as a funny or serious teacher? #ELTchat > good Q - wd choose inspiring any time |
12:43 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
@bruno_cesar82 @michelleworgan fits of laughter happen a lot with YL #ELTchat |
12:43 pm |
Marisa_C: |
Anyone care to share link og Urban legends? #ELTchat |
12:43 pm |
paulinobrener: |
teacher can make fun of his/her mistakes #ELTchat |
12:43 pm |
efl101: |
RT @sarah_SKB: Would you rather be known (by Ss) as a funny or serious teacher? not sure they are mutually exclusive - time & place #ELTchat |
12:43 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @kathyecks: Discuss elements of humor: word play, the unexpected. Try classic humorous stories, eg "The Donuts" (Homer Price) #ELTchat |
12:43 pm |
michelleworgan: |
RT @DaveDodgson: Students (esp YLs) need to learn by experience - teacher needs to guide them on when humour is appropriate or not #ELTchat |
12:44 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@sarah_SKB inspiring can include being serious as well as funny - hope I slipped out of that trap! #ELTchat :-D |
12:44 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Today's transcript is going to full of a treasure trove of humouros materials to use in the classroom! #Eltchat |
12:44 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @sarah_SKB: Would you rather be known (by Ss) as a funny or serious teacher? ... I'd rather be known as a fun teacher ^^ #ELTchat |
12:44 pm |
ESLnottingham: |
it depends on the sts too, n their cultural bkgnd.some wont step in to keep the class clowns in check n then feel left out #ELTchat |
12:44 pm |
sandymillin: |
RT @ESLnottingham: it depends on the sts too, n their cultural bkgnd.some wont step in to keep the class clowns in check n then feel left out #ELTchat |
12:45 pm |
bruno_cesar82: |
:-) RT @annamusielak: @bruno_cesar82 love friends #ELTchat |
12:45 pm |
yearinthelifeof: |
@Marisa_C www.snopes.com #ELTchat |
12:45 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @sarah_SKB: Would you rather be known (by Ss) as a funny or serious teacher? #ELTchat > good Q - wd choose inspiring any time |
12:45 pm |
gret: |
RT @ShellTerrell: Today's transcript is going to full of a treasure trove of humouros materials to use in the classroom! #Eltchat |
12:45 pm |
afternoonguide: |
@sandymillin @ShellTerrell Take the mickey out of them? :) Some cue when to be serious +tricks to make talkers listen to others #ELTchat |
12:45 pm |
gknightbkk: |
Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher? Lost control of his pupils. #eltchat |
12:45 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @gknightbkk: Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher? Lost control of his pupils. #eltchat |
12:45 pm |
chucksandy: |
@Marisa_C: http://www.snopes.com/ as a good source for urban legends #ELTchat |
12:45 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @chucksandy: @Marisa_C: http://www.snopes.com/as a good source for urban legends #ELTchat |
12:46 pm |
yitzha_sarwono: |
@chucksandy @sarah_SKB i second that opinion! RE:fun teacher #ELTchat |
12:46 pm |
SugarJo: |
A classroom is a delicate affair and the interplay between humour and seriousness is constantly shifting #ELTchat |
12:46 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
I also think that body language/humour have to "work together" if you know what I mean;) #ELTchat |
12:46 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @gknightbkk: Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher? Lost control of his pupils. #ELTchat |
12:46 pm |
TEFL101: |
@sarah_SKB why not both! #eltchat |
12:46 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @afternoonguide: Take the mickey out of them? :) Some cue when to be serious +tricks to make talkers listen to others #ELTchat |
12:46 pm |
efl101: |
uh oh sts banging on door, have to go, thanks for great chat everyone #ELTchat |
12:46 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @chucksandy: @Marisa_C: http://www.snopes.com/as a good source for urban legends @yearinthelifeofThanks! #ELTchat |
12:46 pm |
Shookspeare: |
@Marisa_C I used several of the stories in "Lessons with Laughter" -- worked well. That was years ago. #ELTChat |
12:46 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
@Marisa_C @sarah_SKB i try to be seriously funny! :-) properly and wisely used humour may have serious impact #ELTchat |
12:46 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@afternoonguide That's great advice for dealing with class clowns who may potentially go overboard #Eltchat |
12:47 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @lucycooker: @Marisa_C @chucksandy but can really get students engaged in thinking about cultural differences #ELTchat |
12:47 pm |
ESLnottingham: |
teahing pron by making lots of silly faces and linking the sounds to things like animals or funny situations. #ELTchat |
12:47 pm |
JeffreyLDecker: |
RT @gret: RT @ShellTerrell: Today's transcript is going to full of a treasure trove of humouros materials to use in the classroom! #Eltchat |
12:47 pm |
bruno_cesar82: |
humor improves student receptiveness to alarming or difficult material, and ultimately has a positive affect on test performance #ELTchat |
12:47 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @MartinWarters: #ELTchat How about the two comedy EFL classics of monty python & Mr bean? > I love Monty Python! |
12:47 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@bruno_cesar82 Was this your topic you proposed? #ELTchat |
12:47 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @MartinWarters: #ELTchat How about the two comedy EFL classics of monty python & Mr bean? > I love Monty Python! |
12:48 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @MartinWarters: #ELTchat How about the two comedy EFL classics of monty python & Mr bean? > I love Monty Python! |
12:48 pm |
Marisa_C: |
My personal top choice would be Spike Milligan - he has so much you can find sth for any level #ELTchat |
12:48 pm |
ESLnottingham: |
I know a teacher who threatens his students with a toy snake if they forget the 3rd person or plural S, always gets a laugh #ELTchat |
12:48 pm |
gret: |
RT @bruno_cesar82: humor improves student receptiveness to alarming or difficult material, and ultimately has a positive affect on test performance #ELTchat |
12:48 pm |
michelleworgan: |
@Marisa_C Monty Python is much better than Bean! Unfortunately need highish level to find it funny #eltchat |
12:48 pm |
SueannaN: |
Hello, I can catch the last few minutes.#ELTchat |
12:48 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@KiaAisha Please share them if you can! #ELTchat |
12:49 pm |
afternoonguide: |
@ShellTerrell The 'serious teacher' persona can also be utilised to humorous effect, especially if the jokes aren't too frequent. #ELTchat |
12:49 pm |
bruno_cesar82: |
#ELTchat I always like the idea of getting sts to search for puns and have them explain both meanings to class. We laugh a lot! |
12:49 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@SueAnnan Great ! Jump in! #ELTchat |
12:49 pm |
yitzha_sarwono: |
RT @bruno_cesar82: humor improves student receptiveness to alarming or difficult material, and ultimately has a positive affect on test performance #ELTchat |
12:49 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @afternoonguide: 'serious teacher' persona can also be utilised to humorous effect, especially if the jokes aren't too frequent. #ELTchat |
12:49 pm |
esolcourses: |
@MartinWarters @SueAnnan @Marisa_C used the dead parrot sketch in lesson once about complaining :-) #ELTchat |
12:49 pm |
sandymillin: |
@Marisa_C A simple Spike Milligan for most levels I think :) http://bit.ly/dXQjpv #ELTchat |
12:49 pm |
michelleworgan: |
I love Peter Kay but is far too steeped in Brit working class culture for stds to get it #eltchat |
12:49 pm |
JoshSRound: |
Fawlty Towers one of my faves, mentioned earlier I think. Also better for higher levels #ELTchat |
12:50 pm |
chucksandy: |
@SueAnnan glad you could make it! #ELTchat |
12:50 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
@SueAnnan hi Sue :-) hope you are enjoying the day...great #ELTchat |
12:50 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
I use Fawlty Towers, Friends, #ELTchat |
12:50 pm |
SueannaN: |
Does the fact that students all find different things amusing matter?#ELTchat |
12:50 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @JoshSRound: Fawlty Towers one of my faves, mentioned earlier I think. Also better for higher levels #ELTchat |
12:50 pm |
MartinWarters: |
@esolcourses @SueAnnan @Marisa_C #ELTchat. Classic usage:) |
12:51 pm |
Marisa_C: |
Yes but Manolo in Fawlty Towers is always great for all levels!!! :-D #ELTchat |
12:51 pm |
bruno_cesar82: |
Yeap! :-) RT @shellterrell: @bruno_cesar82 Was this your topic you proposed? #ELTchat |
12:51 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
RT @JoshSRound Fawlty Towers one of my faves, mentioned earlier I think. Also better for higher levels #ELTchat |
12:51 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
RT @SueannaN: Does the fact that students all find different things amusing matter?#ELTchat |
12:51 pm |
MartinWarters: |
@michelleworgan #ELTchat SAme vibe with the mighty boosh, and royle family. |
12:52 pm |
michelleworgan: |
@Marisa_C Have to be careful with Manuel in FT in Spain - don't want it to look like the Brits are being patronising! #eltchat |
12:52 pm |
corriekelly: |
RT @bruno_cesar82: humor improves student receptiveness to alarming or difficult material, and ultimately has a positive affect on test performance #ELTchat |
12:52 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@bruno_cesar82 Wow! What a great conversation! Thanks for proposing it! #ELTchat |
12:52 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@MartinWarters #ELTchat You reminded me of George Bush... another great source! :-) #ELTchat |
12:52 pm |
SueannaN: |
RT @MartinWarters: @michelleworgan #ELTchat SAme vibe with the mighty boosh, and royle family.> I don't find them funny myself |
12:52 pm |
rburnett8: |
RT @gknightbkk: Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher? Lost control of his pupils. #eltchat |
12:52 pm |
sandymillin: |
#eltchat Red Nose Day happens soon in UK - March 18 (planning lesson now) - comedians raise money for charities. Cultural awareness opp? |
12:52 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
Some episodes of Blackadder also work well #ELTCHAT |
12:52 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@michelleworgan that is a great point - and they are actually - but that too can bebrought out #eltchat |
12:52 pm |
bruno_cesar82: |
I use the activity: Top 10 things you should know about me. Advanced learner get a kick out of doing this and it's always fun! #ELTchat |
12:52 pm |
lesliedavison: |
RT @gret: humor improves student receptiveness to alarming or difficult material, and ultimately a positive affect on performance #ELTchat |
12:53 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @bruno_cesar82: I use the activity: Top 10 things you should know about me. Advanced learner get a kick out of doing this and it's always fun! #ELTchat |
12:53 pm |
michelleworgan: |
@Marisa_C Yes, I discussed politically correctness in 1970s and now #eltchat |
12:53 pm |
SueannaN: |
Allo' Allo? #ELTchat |
12:53 pm |
afternoonguide: |
@AnnaMusielak "Friends" sold as pirated DVD package in China: learn English by watching 'Friends" #ELTchat |
12:53 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
RT @bruno_cesar82 Top 10 things you should know about me. Advanced learner get a kick out of doing this and it's always fun! #ELTchat |
12:53 pm |
adhockley: |
#ELTChat Shouldn;t we be dealing with emergent humour rather than the tyrannical straightjacket of the BBC video library? :-) |
12:53 pm |
michelleworgan: |
RT @adhockley: #ELTChat Shouldn;t we be dealing with emergent humour rather than the tyrannical straightjacket of the BBC video library? :-) |
12:53 pm |
MartinWarters: |
@Marisa_C #ELTchat hopefully the comments and not physically:) |
12:53 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
@SueAnnan Allo Allo def:) #ELTChat |
12:53 pm |
yitzha_sarwono: |
RT @bruno_cesar82: I use the activity: Top 10 things you should know about me. Advanced learner get a kick out of doing this and it's always fun! #ELTchat |
12:53 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @adhockley: #ELTChat Shouldn;t we be dealing with emergent humour rather than the tyrannical straightjacket of the BBC video library? :-) |
12:53 pm |
Marisa_C: |
We have forgotten all about getting to the "Aha!" moment! How can humour make students "see"? #ELTchat |
12:54 pm |
SueannaN: |
RT @AnnaMusielak: @SueAnnan Allo Allo def:) #ELTChatbut is the stereotyping offensive? |
12:54 pm |
sandymillin: |
RT @Marisa_C: We have forgotten all about getting to the "Aha!" moment! How can humour make students "see"? #ELTchat |
12:54 pm |
cmgladis: |
RT @sarah_SKB: Would you rather be known (by Ss) as a funny or serious teacher? // I prefer "Evil Overlord," myself.... #ELTchat |
12:54 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @Marisa_C: We have forgotten all about getting to the "Aha!" moment! How can humour make students "see"? #ELTchat |
12:54 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
I do believe emergent humour much better for teaching #ELTChat |
12:54 pm |
yitzha_sarwono: |
@bruno_cesar82 wow! you sure come out with a great opinion! love them all! #ELTchat |
12:54 pm |
gret: |
@ShellTerrell @bruno_cesar82 I use a funny all about me activity with my 5th graders. We all have so much fun! #ELTChat |
12:54 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @Marisa_C: We have forgotten all about getting to the "Aha!" moment! How can humour make students "see"? #ELTchat |
12:54 pm |
bruno_cesar82: |
RT @annamusielak: I also think that body language/humour have to "work together" if you know what I mean;) #ELTchat |
12:54 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @adhockley: Shouldn't we be dealing with emergent humour rather than the tyrannical straightjacket of the BBC video library?:-) #ELTchat |
12:55 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
Dear friends! Such a great and FUNNY time with you...unfortunatelly, I have to go :( Have Fun! :-D #ELTchat |
12:55 pm |
michelleworgan: |
How about guessing which answers are lies/truth - stds can be imaginative and can be v funny #eltchat |
12:55 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
@SueAnnan Polish ss love it;) #ELTchat |
12:55 pm |
michelleworgan: |
@afternoonguide Yes he was, it was only on for a few epsiodes years ago though #eltchat |
12:55 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@ShellTerrell @Marisa_C 'playing dumb' really streches the students as they try to explain something obvious to you ('aha') #ELTchat |
12:56 pm |
chucksandy: |
@vladkaslniecko: thanks! enjoy the day ahead! #ELTchat |
12:56 pm |
sandymillin: |
@Marisa_C #eltchat 'aha' moment comes when SS 'get' humour - a little high that justifies their efforts |
12:56 pm |
gret: |
RT @DaveDodgson: @ShellTerrell @Marisa_C 'playing dumb' really streches the students as they try to explain something obvious to you ('aha') #ELTchat |
12:56 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @DaveDodgson: @Marisa_C 'playing dumb' really streches the students as they try to explain something obvious to you ('aha') #ELTchat |
12:56 pm |
bruno_cesar82: |
Mr.Bean rocks. I'm really fond of mute comedy. Sts get the chance to think beyond words! RT @marisa_c #ELTchat |
12:56 pm |
JoshSRound: |
@ShellTerrell @adhockley Absolutely, emergent humour is best. But the occasional bit of classic comedy can't hurt... #ELTchat |
12:56 pm |
SueannaN: |
RT @bruno_cesar82: Mr.Bean rocks. I'm really fond of mute comedy. Sts get the chance to think beyond words! RT @marisa_c #ELTchat |
12:57 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
One thing that always works in my classes is bringing Rosco, my pug, into lessonshttp://on.fb.me/i4a0pI#eltchat |
12:57 pm |
chucksandy: |
truth/lie game: Ss come up w/ two stories. 1 true. 1 lie. Ss then try to fool each other. Great liars makes the activity funny. #ELTchat |
12:57 pm |
vladkaslniecko: |
@Marisa_C @chucksandy @ShellTerrell my thanks to great moderators....;-) #ELTchat |
12:57 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@bruno_cesar82 Good to ask them to describe the scene afterwards or act it out with words #ELTchat |
12:57 pm |
afternoonguide: |
@Marisa_C Humour is a great way for students to identify and remember false friends, especially if the learners have the same L1. #ELTchat |
12:57 pm |
ESLnottingham: |
Allo Allo cud b gd, sts can find it funny 2 c how other cultures stereotype them, still need 2 b careful make sure u know sts well #ELTchat |
12:57 pm |
bruno_cesar82: |
Humorous breaks during a lesson promote learning by allowing the brain a "breather" to process and integrate lesson material #ELTchat |
12:57 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @ShellTerrell: One thing that always works in my classes is bringing Rosco, my pug, into lessonshttp://on.fb.me/i4a0pI #ELTchat |
12:58 pm |
Marisa_C: |
RT @chucksandy: truth/lie game: Ss come up w/ two stories. 1 true1 lie. Ss try to fool each other.Great liars makesactivity funny. #ELTchat |
12:58 pm |
sarah_SKB: |
@marisa C Aha moments - with minimal pairs? #ELTchat |
12:58 pm |
JoshSRound: |
'Aha! - You mean the Alan Partridge bit ;-) #ELTchat |
12:58 pm |
lesliedavison: |
Me too. I cant "plan" to be funny, it just happens. RT @ShellTerrell: I do believe emergent humour much better for teaching #ELTChat |
12:58 pm |
michelleworgan: |
RT @bruno_cesar82: Humorous breaks during a lesson promote learning by allowing the brain a "breather" to process and #ELTchat |
12:58 pm |
Marisa_C: |
Rewrites or summaries where Ss insert lies also can produce laughter #ELTchat |
12:58 pm |
adhockley: |
@JoshSRound Occasionally, yes. (I was actually joking with the "emergent humour" thing really) #eltchat |
12:59 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @Marisa_C: Rewrites or summaries where Ss insert lies also can produce laughter #ELTchat |
12:59 pm |
ESLnottingham: |
RT @afternoonguide: Humour is a gr8 way 4 students 2 identify & remember false friends, esp if the learners have the same L1. #ELTchat |
12:59 pm |
JoshSRound: |
@adhockley @JoshSRound That humour thing - definitely tricky!! #ELTchat |
12:59 pm |
sandymillin: |
#eltchat Read something from CB, change bits. SS spot mistakes and shout stop - correct it. They like being right! |
12:59 pm |
adhockley: |
@JoshSRound Advantage with comedy videos to me are the ease with which you can select a very small piece, esp in a sketch show #eltchat |
12:59 pm |
esolcourses: |
Silent cartoons are great fun, too! Get learners to summarise, put events in sequence, progress the story :-) http://bit.ly/eV3mM6 #ELTChat |
12:59 pm |
SueannaN: |
Cartoons help with grammar mistakes too #ELTchat |
1:00 pm |
gret: |
RT @lesliedavison: Me too. I cant "plan" to be funny, it just happens. RT @ShellTerrell: I do believe emergent humour much better for teaching #ELTChat |
1:00 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @bruno_cesar82: Humorous breaks during a lesson promote learning by allowing the brain a "breather" to process and #ELTchat |
1:00 pm |
Swanny203: |
RT @esolcourses: Silent cartoons are great fun, too! Get learners to summarise, put events in sequence, progress the story :-) http://bit.ly/eV3mM6 #ELTChat |
1:00 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@hurleyinchina What do you mean? :p #ELTchat |
1:00 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
Writing silly dialogues and acting them out - great activity #ELTChat |
1:00 pm |
afternoonguide: |
"Have I got news for you" type guess-the-headline games work well with higher level students + good way to deal 'boring' news #ELTchat |
1:00 pm |
chucksandy: |
Well, I was going to say something funny, but I forgot the punchline. Thanks all for a good session! #ELTchat |
1:01 pm |
SueannaN: |
Will catch up when the transcript comes out. Thanks everyne. Speak with you tonight.#ELTchat |
1:01 pm |
Marisa_C: |
Well, how time flies on #ELTchat!!!!! Thanks to all for joining in and thanks to our fantastic guest moderator today! @chucksandy !!!! |
1:01 pm |
ESLnottingham: |
great ice breaker - write 5 facts bout yrself on board, stranger the better. some r lies sts ask all sorts of daft qs 2 work it out #ELTchat |
1:01 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
@chucksandy Thank you:) That was my first #ELTChat :) |
1:01 pm |
michelleworgan: |
See you next week, guys #eltchat |
1:02 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
RT @chucksandy: Well, I was going to say something funny, but I forgot the punchline. Thanks all for a good session! #ELTchat <-- LOL |
1:02 pm |
gret: |
@chucksandy LOL! Thank you! I've really enjoyed today's #ELTChat! |
1:02 pm |
bruno_cesar82: |
RT @paulinobrener: Those who dont, you should introduce. LOL Mr Bean is a must in my class. YL love him! #ELTchat |
1:02 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@icristia I learn how to teach fr the Wiggles! They hold secret to success for YL classes. Kids worldwide adore & listen 2 them #eltchat |
1:02 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @ShellTerrell: One thing that always works in my classes is bringing Rosco, my pug, into lessonshttp://on.fb.me/i4a0pI #eltchat LOL! |
1:02 pm |
sandymillin: |
#eltchat Thanks to moderators @chucksandy, @Marisa_C@ShellTerrell. Hope to make it this evening (off to concert before!) |
1:02 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @AnnaMusielak: was great to see you here! Hope you come back next week ^^ (or later for the 2nd session) #ELTchat |
1:02 pm |
MartinWarters: |
@chucksandy #ELTchat Ta for a nice hour. Enjoy the rest of the day. Two cannibals eating a clown...one says, does this taste funny to you? |
1:02 pm |
ESLnottingham: |
great #ELTchat, my 1st one, will def join in again next time |
1:02 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@esolcourses Aha! See it worked! Got you to laugh Sue #ELTchat |
1:02 pm |
sarah_SKB: |
Thanks everyone - really interesting! #ELTchat |
1:03 pm |
Marisa_C: |
Thanks to @ShellTerrel for her great moderation ! #ELTchat is hotly of course continuing! Great stuff |
1:03 pm |
gret: |
@ESLnottingham I use that activity a lot, it works great! They love getting to know about us and they also have fun! #ELTChat |
1:03 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
@chucksandy Will do my best:) Loved it:) #ELTChat |
1:03 pm |
esolcourses: |
@ShellTerrell totally cute! have you considered renting him out for special occasions? ;-) #ELTChathttp://on.fb.me/i4a0pI |
1:04 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Thanks 4 such a fun chat! Thanks to the amazing @chucksandy & @Marisa_C for asking "Aha" questions that got "Ha ha" tips/ resources #ELTChat |
1:04 pm |
chucksandy: |
RT @MartinWarters: Thanks too! One of my fave jokes: Two cannibals eating a clown...one says, does this taste funny to you? #ELTchat |
1:04 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@ShellTerrell Ha ha!!! Good pun #ELTChat |
1:04 pm |
esolcourses: |
RT @sandymillin #eltchat Thanks to moderators @chucksandy, @Marisa_C @ShellTerrell. Hope to make this evening, but if not, have a good one! |
1:04 pm |
JoshSRound: |
Thanks all, have fun! #ELTchat |
1:05 pm |
esolcourses: |
Thanks for another great #ELTChat, everyone! Catch you later :-) |
1:05 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@AnnaMusielak @Marisa_C @ShellTerrell @chucksandy@michelleworgan @efl101 @hurleyinchina@JoshSRoundThanks for a great #ELTchat |
1:05 pm |
chucksandy: |
really enjoyed my first outing as a guest moderator. Thanks @marisa_c! Thanks @shell_terrell! What a great group of people! #ELTchat |
1:05 pm |
Marisa_C: |
A transcript will be up soon and would like to ask anyone who blogs (or not) to write a summary #ELTchat |
1:06 pm |
luthcal: |
Great people, couldn't focus cause I'm working, but had some funny ideas for my classes. Thank you all!! #ELTchat |
1:06 pm |
bruno_cesar82: |
@sandymillin @Marisa_C Aha moment comes when humor allows sts to think beyong the lines in the joke... #ELTchat |
1:06 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@chucksandy #ELTchat You did great, Chuck!!!! Thank you so much for moderating and for your great contributions ! |
1:06 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @JoshSRound: Absolutely, emergent humour is best. But the occasional bit of classic comedy can't hurt... #ELTchat |
1:07 pm |
DaveDodgson: |
@Marisa_C I'll try to get a summary up later on today or tomorrow :) #ELTchat |
1:07 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@DaveDodgson You are an angel and I really look forward to your summary. Thanks!!!!!!! :-) #ELTchat |
1:08 pm |
AnnaMusielak: |
Thank you for a great #ELTchat - my first (I was a bit stressed - but the funny topic helped;)) |
1:08 pm |
Marisa_C: |
@DaveDodgson will put up transcript asap #ELTchat |
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