This is the transcript of #eltchat held at 21.00 BST on 15.06.2011 on
How to keep learners’ esp YL’s and teens English going during the summer break i.e. fun, engaging things they can do by themselves to improve/keep their English
Username | Time | Status |
pjgallantry | 11:01 PM | #eltchat evening all |
Shaunwilden | 11:04 PM | RT @sandymillin: So, before I forget, 3 great websites: Englishattack.com, lyricstraining.com & englishcentral.com #eltchat Brill for teens |
Shaunwilden | 11:05 PM | RT @Fuertesun: Can I start by asking Why can't we lay off em and give em a break? #eltchat It's a good question :-) |
ShellTerrell | 11:05 PM | A post I wrote about using games to get students learning English in the summer http://bit.ly/mdFOdZ #eltchat |
Dru_Step | 11:05 PM | The more time I spend on the internet, the less I appear to know. Learning a whole lot about blogging for teachers #eltchat #esol |
naomishema | 11:05 PM | RT @Fuertesun: Can I start by asking Why can't we lay off em and give em a break? #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:05 PM | @Fuertesun doing good - didn't get a job i applied for (again) so it's chocolate and cava to comiserate... and #eltchat to celebrate :) |
Fuertesun | 11:05 PM | Can I start by asking Why can't we lay off em and give em a break? #eltchat |
KarenInGreece | 11:05 PM | For the next hour my tweets are dedicated to #eltchat |
harrisonmike | 11:06 PM | #eltchat How about setting up a reading list for your students of books they might be interested in like this http://bit.ly/eltbooklist ? |
sandymillin | 11:06 PM | @Fuertesun also, some students ask for things to do over break! doesn't have to be like homework #eltchat |
pjgallantry | 11:06 PM | #eltchat yeah, why not give them a break? we won't have anything to teach them in september otherwise. :) |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:06 PM | RT @Fuertesun: Can I start by asking Why can't we lay off em and give em a break? #eltchat 3months in greece is too much....need sth to do |
sandymillin | 11:06 PM | @Fuertesun giving them a break is good, but nice for them to have some fun things to do to keep it up #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:06 PM | @Shaunwilden They're at school all yr in private classes etc.. #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:06 PM | @Fuertesun giving them a break is god but they need something IMO to keep them engaged #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:06 PM | RT @Shaunwilden: RT @Fuertesun: Can I start by asking Why can't we lay off em and give em a break? #eltchat It's a good question :-) |
mkofab | 11:06 PM | Exam time. Can't take part in #eltchat but great topic. Look forward to summary. |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:06 PM | Next hour of my tweets are devoted to #eltchat :-) |
Shaunwilden | 11:07 PM | @Fuertesun but for those that want to study we shuld be able to direct them #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:07 PM | @harrisonmike Great idea Mike! #eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:07 PM | @Fuertesun think it's important to keep them interested in the lang...there's so much fun stuff for Eng out there #eltchat |
naomishema | 11:07 PM | #eltchat - but if we agree to let them have a break what weill the chat be about? |
harrisonmike | 11:07 PM | #eltchat OK, you don't give them methodology books LOL. But direct them to teen fiction, graded readers, maybe set up reading in cafes... |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:07 PM | RT @eyespeakbrasil: @NoraTouparlaki I'm with you Nora - why? continuous learning? #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:07 PM | RT @harrisonmike: #eltchat How about setting up a reading list for your students of books they might be interested in like this http://bit.ly/eltbooklist ? |
Marisa_C | 11:07 PM | @KarenInGreece it is a bit too long - a lot can be forgotten, esp by young learners #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:07 PM | LOL end of discussion? #ELTchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:07 PM | I think we can suggest activities for students to keep up their English skills but we should really suggest since it is their break #Eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:07 PM | @KarenInGreece maybe not why can't they be kids? #eltchat |
DelaneyKirk | 11:07 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: A post I wrote about using games to get students learning English in the summer http://bit.ly/mdFOdZ #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:07 PM | Yes, let hem have a break #ELTchat |
Fuertesun | 11:07 PM | @sandymillin Yes I suppose my prob is that there is no research that you put homework in and get smthng out #eltchat |
KarenInGreece | 11:07 PM | @Fuertesun Well my sts have a 4-month summer break from lessons. It's too long not to do anything, don't you think? #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:07 PM | RT @sandymillin: @Fuertesun also, some students ask for things to do over break! doesn't have to be like homework #eltchat > yes they do |
Shaunwilden | 11:07 PM | @Fuertesun I agree with your ? I thought that's why it was called a holiday #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:08 PM | find things they're interested and tell 'em to keep up with those things by looking at websites in english = real world need #eltchat |
LibraryRemix | 11:08 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: A post I wrote about using games to get students learning English in the summer http://bit.ly/mdFOdZ #eltchat #gls7 |
vickyloras | 11:08 PM | RT @naomishema: #eltchat - but if we agree to let them have a break what weill the chat be about? |
pjgallantry | 11:08 PM | #eltchat of course, it depends on context - if the learners are in a NNES environment, they'll need more than if they're based in eg the UK |
Fuertesun | 11:08 PM | @Shaunwilden yes direction is fine. What I mean is that in my case I've never had a kid asking for stuff only parents. #eltchat |
Shaunwilden | 11:08 PM | RT @naomishema: #eltchat - but if we agree to let them have a break what will the chat be about? haha gd point - ok break not an option :-) |
harrisonmike | 11:08 PM | #eltchat following @JezUden's lead like this: http://jezuden.edublogs.org/ |
bcnpaul1 | 11:09 PM | it doesn't have to be 'study' maybe more of a 'this is why you learnt stuff' type focus #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:09 PM | @vickyloras Great idea Vicky! #eltchat |
vickyloras | 11:09 PM | RT @LibraryRemix: RT @ShellTerrell: A post I wrote about using games to get students learning English in the summer http://bit.ly/mdFOdZ #eltchat #gls7 |
ShellTerrell | 11:09 PM | RT @vickyloras: Take them on a tour at a bookshop or local library before the holidays,to browse with them and help them find what they like #ELTChat |
Fuertesun | 11:09 PM | @NoraTouparlaki I don't blame them! #eltchat |
vickyloras | 11:09 PM | Take them on a tour at a bookshop or local library before the holidays,to browse with them and help them find what they like #ELTChat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:09 PM | @Fuertesun kids will never ask for extras:) #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:09 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: I think we can suggest activities for students to keep up their English skills but we should really suggest since it is their break #Eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:09 PM | RT @eyespeakbrasil: LOL end of discussion? #ELTchat< yeah, if we give them a break, we could all go 2 bed early 2night!(at least in Europe!) |
KarenInGreece | 11:09 PM | @Marisa_C I agree - a lot is forgotten over that long break, esp if they don't stay in touch with the language (i.e. books/movies) #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:09 PM | For students who want ideas we can list them in a Wiki, blog, or even with a hashtag on Twitter #eltchat Anyone do this? |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:10 PM | @Fuertesun me neither, but we have to pesruade them that learning never stops #eltchat |
Shaunwilden | 11:10 PM | RT @bcnpaul1: it doesn't have to be 'study' maybe more of a 'this is why you learnt stuff' type focus #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:10 PM | RT @naomishema: @NoraTouparlaki #eltchat It HAS happened to me that kids ask for somehting. not often but does happen! |
ShellTerrell | 11:10 PM | RT @DelaneyKirk: I've used jeopardy in class to review concepts. Students love it. #eltchat |
naomishema | 11:10 PM | @NoraTouparlaki #eltchat It HAS happened to me that kids ask for somehting. not often but does happen! |
chrisemdin | 11:10 PM | A great summer activity that isn't laborious & builds skills is to have youth listen to and break down lyrics to songs #eltchat |
pjgallantry | 11:10 PM | #eltchat agree with @bcnpaul |
sandymillin | 11:11 PM | @naomishema they could also try quizlet.com - good for games #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:11 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: Social media is a great way to get them conversing like a Facebook page or weekly chat #eltchat |
pjgallantry | 11:11 PM | #eltchat chances are that the ss already use social networking sites eg facebook, but in L1 - whats the advantage to using English for them? |
vickyloras | 11:11 PM | RT @Marisa_C: Children need to play - why not collect a number of games for them in a wiki #ELtchat |
naomishema | 11:11 PM | #eltchat showed headmagnet http://bit.ly/cDwgiH to uptight deaf girl who asked for a way to drill vocab during the summer |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:11 PM | @naomishema it has also happened to me ! that's the easy part of our task #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:11 PM | @NoraTouparlaki Okay yes lifelong learning but they're minis #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:11 PM | Social media is a great way to get them conversing like a Facebook page or weekly chat #eltchat |
Shaunwilden | 11:11 PM | RT @chrisemdin: A great smer activity that isn't laborious & builds skills is to have youth listen to & break down lyrics to songs #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:11 PM | Augemented reality sites are cool - for self discovery #ELTchat |
Marisa_C | 11:11 PM | Children need to play - why not collect a number of games for them in a wiki #ELtchat |
Fuertesun | 11:11 PM | I think the whole concept of summer is, that it's a BREAK #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:12 PM | @bcnpaul1 But why is the question? #eltchat |
domi75P | 11:12 PM | RT @ThirdGradeTerri: @ShellTerrell Love the hashtag idea. My students watch my tweetdeck after recess and love #elemchat #edchat and they are 3rd grdrs.#eltchat |
domi75P | 11:12 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: I think we can suggest activities for students to keep up their English skills but we should really suggest since it is their break #Eltchat |
domi75P | 11:12 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: A post I wrote about using games to get students learning English in the summer http://bit.ly/mdFOdZ #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:12 PM | RT @bcnpaul1: we always give out the same tired handout with the usual websites to look at, but they never do - needs to be more 'why' involved #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:12 PM | @Fuertesun I know, that's why we should find out sth appropriate , I'd sugggest movies,cartoons #eltchat |
ThirdGradeTerri | 11:12 PM | @ShellTerrell Love the hashtag idea. My students watch my tweetdeck after recess and love #elemchat #edchat and they are 3rd grdrs.#eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:12 PM | RT @Marisa_C: Get them to make a movie of their summer with drawings which they caption #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:12 PM | we always give out the same tired handout with the usual websites to look at, but they never do - needs to be more 'why' involved #eltchat |
pjgallantry | 11:12 PM | #eltchat....from their point of view, I mean |
Fuertesun | 11:13 PM | @Marisa_C Do your kids tend to do that? Mine leave and forget again till October. #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:13 PM | most kids love music. why not get 'em to come back with fav english songs of the summer with at least one st.generated worksheet #eltchat |
KarenInGreece | 11:13 PM | @Marisa_C Get them to make a movie of their summer with drawings which they caption #eltchat Nice idea |
sandymillin | 11:13 PM | RT @Shaunwilden: they could use portable devices to record what they do on their summer holiday #eltchat |
naomishema | 11:13 PM | RT @pjgallantry: #eltchat perhaps it might be good to break down what activities could be given according to age group of student.... |
ShellTerrell | 11:13 PM | RT @Marisa_C: Children need to play - why not collect a number of games for them in a wiki #ELtchat |
Shaunwilden | 11:13 PM | #eltchat Isnt setting them 21st cent equivalent of 'what i did for my summer' sth that'd appeal i.e. use phone… (cont) http://deck.ly/~HZAWT |
Marisa_C | 11:13 PM | @Fuertesun They can do the drawings or take pictures during their hold - keep a scrapbook #ELTchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:13 PM | RT @Marisa_C: Get them to make a movie of their summer with drawings which they caption #eltchat |
naomishema | 11:13 PM | #eltchat since Facebook is in L1 AND GOOGLE TRANSLATOR is available (problematic translations don't bug my kids) they surf without ENGLISH |
pjgallantry | 11:13 PM | #eltchat perhaps it might be good to break down what activities could be given according to age group of student.... |
Beatriz1Pereira | 11:13 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: RT @DelaneyKirk: I've used jeopardy in class to review concepts. Students love it. #eltchat |
vickyloras | 11:13 PM | @NoraTouparlaki Super idea Nora! #ELTChat |
Beatriz1Pereira | 11:13 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: Social media is a great way to get them conversing like a Facebook page or weekly chat #eltchat |
KarenInGreece | 11:14 PM | RT @Shaunwilden: #eltchat Isnt setting them 21st cent equivalent of 'what i did for my summer' sth that'd appeal i.e. use phone… (cont) http://deck.ly/~HZAWT |
sandymillin | 11:14 PM | how likely are you to end up with the same students after the summer holiday? #eltchat in my case, chances almost nil (if at same school!) |
jhwordsmith | 11:14 PM | RT @Marisa_C: Children need to play - why not collect a number of games for them in a wiki #ELtchat |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:14 PM | They could use voice recognition software to practise their listening, speaking, pronunciation, stress and fluency skills #ELTchat |
Beatriz1Pereira | 11:14 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: For students who want ideas we can list them in a Wiki, blog, or even with a hashtag on Twitter #eltchat Anyone do this? |
bcnpaul1 | 11:14 PM | RT @KarenInGreece: @Marisa_C Get them to make a movie of their summer with drawings which they caption #eltchat Nice idea >very nice |
vickyloras | 11:14 PM | RT @bcnpaul1: most kids love music. why not get 'em to come back with fav english songs of the summer with at least one st.generated worksheet #eltchat |
domi75P | 11:14 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: RT @Marisa_C: Get them to make a movie of their summer with drawings which they caption #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:14 PM | @vickyloras simple everyday things, like music , so they won't take it as sth compulsory #ELTChat |
ShellTerrell | 11:14 PM | RT @ThirdGradeTerri: @ShellTerrell Love the hashtag idea. My students watch my tweetdeck after recess and love #elemchat #edchat and they are 3rd grdrs.#eltchat |
naomishema | 11:15 PM | #eltchat - they could make a slide show with summer holiday snapshots and write titles (or narrate, for the hearing kids!) lots of sites! |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:15 PM | So, that's differnet for each student #ELTchat |
KarenInGreece | 11:15 PM | @bcnpaul1 most kids love music. why not get 'em to come back with fav english songs of the summer with at least one... #eltchat Great idea! |
Fuertesun | 11:15 PM | @bcnpaul1 Motivation needs a nreak too! #eltchat |
Marisa_C | 11:15 PM | Anyone thinking of a summer library? #ELTchat - Books, books, books |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:15 PM | Intrinsic motivation comes from content right? #ELTchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:15 PM | RT @sandymillin: how likely are you to end up with the same students after summer holiday? #eltchat in my case, chances almost nil >ditto |
ShellTerrell | 11:15 PM | RT @NoraTouparlaki: @vickyloras simple everyday things, like music , so they won't take it as sth compulsory #ELTChat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:15 PM | @Fuertesun why is the question - trying to generate intrinsic motivation is the answer IMO #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:16 PM | @NoraTouparlaki yes, if they are gregarious. #ELTchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:16 PM | RT @Fuertesun: @bcnpaul1 Motivation needs a break too! #eltchat it does but we're not asking for hours a day - just something small |
reallygoodstuff | 11:16 PM | RT @ThirdGradeTerri: @ShellTerrell Love the hashtag idea. My students watch my tweetdeck after recess and love #elemchat #edchat and they are 3rd grdrs.#eltchat |
flocabulary | 11:16 PM | Our literacy scavenger hunt has a list of fun ways students can keep up their skills around town this summer: http://ow.ly/5iIAx #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:16 PM | RT @Shaunwilden: RT @naomishema: #eltchat - they could make a slide show with summer holiday snapshots and write titles (or nar… (cont) http://deck.ly/~85oQM |
Shaunwilden | 11:16 PM | RT @naomishema: #eltchat - they could make a slide show with summer holiday snapshots and write titles (or nar… (cont) http://deck.ly/~85oQM |
Marisa_C | 11:16 PM | @naomishema yes that's the idea! #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:16 PM | @eyespeakbrasil I'd say just get in touch with tourists:) trying to chat and make friendships! #ELTchat |
pjgallantry | 11:16 PM | #eltchat an online noticeboard such as this- http://t.co/MsDaTWA might be a way to keep them engaged -posting as much/as little as they like |
Fuertesun | 11:16 PM | @bcnpaul1 woops I meant break #eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:16 PM | RT @Shaunwilden: @sandymillin good point I guess it depends on size and type of school but nil would be a lot PLS schools #ELTchat |
AzraelleM | 11:17 PM | @harrisonmike might be a bit late to enter - but why not use goodreads.com for students too? #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:17 PM | RT @bcnpaul1: how many of your YLs get sent on summer camps in the UK - good or bad? #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:17 PM | how many of your YLs get sent on summer camps in the UK - good or bad? #eltchat |
naomishema | 11:17 PM | #eltchat - wonder how many would continue reading a book or story if we read till the cliff hanger at the end of the year? |
harrisonmike | 11:17 PM | Get them on #Flickr to share snaps from their holidays #eltchat |
MiddleGrdReads | 11:17 PM | RT @flocabulary: Our literacy scavenger hunt has a list of fun ways students can keep up their skills around town this summer: http://ow.ly/5iIAx #eltchat |
reallygoodstuff | 11:17 PM | RT @Marisa_C: Children need to play - why not collect a number of games for them in a wiki #ELtchat |
Shaunwilden | 11:18 PM | RT @Marisa_C: All you YL teachers could organise a website to find a summer pal #ELTchat |
flocabulary | 11:18 PM | Scavenger hunt ideas include "educational eavesdropping" and analyzing street art, amongst many others. http://ow.ly/5iIK5 #eltchat |
pjgallantry | 11:18 PM | #eltchat it strikes me that the key to success with this is giving differentiated targets in tutorials to individual ss to follow |
ShellTerrell | 11:18 PM | RT @Marisa_C: All you YL teachers could organise a website to find a summer pal #ELTchat |
KarenInGreece | 11:18 PM | @naomishema #eltchat Nice idea! |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:18 PM | @eyespeakbrasil you've got a point here! but kids always find their way #ELTchat |
Marisa_C | 11:18 PM | All you YL teachers could organise a website to find a summer pal #ELTchat |
sedayyildirim | 11:18 PM | during our revisions last two weeks, I want them to / be alert for the target language(music, internet, news) / practice & google #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:18 PM | @bcnpaul1 summer camps great. for experience not necessarily their English #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:18 PM | @bcnpaul1 I think a lot go to English camps because I've taught in some every break with tons of kids #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:18 PM | @AzraelleM nice idea #ELTchat |
mthornton78 | 11:18 PM | @ShellTerrell todaysmeet is great for this. #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:18 PM | @bcnpaul1 I guess so, it's just that .... #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:19 PM | @pjgallantry LIKE! #ELTchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:19 PM | I like the idea of giving like a summer Advent Calendar of activities! Maybe thru Google Calendar or other social media way? #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:19 PM | RT @pjgallantry: #eltchat it strikes me that the key to success with this is giving differentiated targets in tutorials to individual ss to follow |
ShellTerrell | 11:19 PM | RT @flocabulary: Scavenger hunt ideas include "educational eavesdropping" and analyzing street art, amongst many others. http://ow.ly/5iIK5 #eltchat |
pjgallantry | 11:20 PM | #eltchat an idea might be a 'found language' scrapbook - bits and pieces they've heard, seen, read, collected together |
Fuertesun | 11:20 PM | @bcnpaul1 doesn't have to be too expensive there's one here for a couple of hundred euros.#eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:20 PM | This was the lino I was making for an adult SS who wanted to practise listening at home. Good 4 teens 2: http://bit.ly/juZawh #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:20 PM | Great suggestion! RT @mthornton78: todaysmeet is great for this. #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:20 PM | RT @vickysaumell The Horizon Report 2011 http://bit.ly/kEONtF #eltchat #edtech |
sedayyildirim | 11:20 PM | summer camps were my favourite :) #eltchat |
Shaunwilden | 11:20 PM | @Flocabulary Thanks for that great ideas and easy to do #ELTchat |
Marisa_C | 11:20 PM | and there they could share Storybirds, snapshots and more - voicethreads #ELTchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:20 PM | I encourage my students to join online ELT communities like Gapfillers http://bit.ly/VSWv & My EC http://bit.ly/ouIsF #eltchat |
Shaunwilden | 11:21 PM | @pjgallantry Which they could also make on glogster if they dont have a scrapbook :-) #ELTchat |
debbie_birchett | 11:21 PM | RT @flocabulary: Scavenger hunt ideas include "educational eavesdropping" and analyzing street art, amongst many others. http://ow.ly/5iIK5 #eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:21 PM | @bcnpaul1 don't think any of mine do, but our school hasn't long started w/ YLs -don't think parents have cottoned on to it yet #eltchat |
harrisonmike | 11:21 PM | http://weread.com/ for sharing reading and getting recommendations #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:21 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: I encourage my students to join online ELT communities #ELTchat me too! |
ShellTerrell | 11:21 PM | RT @ThirdGradeTerri: They scan for collab requests & interesting web apps. Also on Twiducate. They are big tech advocates at 9 #eltchat |
naomishema | 11:21 PM | #eltchat @ShellTerrell Have you ever had issues with parents concerning joining an online community? who is supervising they may ask? |
harrisonmike | 11:21 PM | 4 sharing #reading lists http://bit.ly/arqnOD also I use #weread on #Facebook to share a bookshelf on my blog: http://bit.ly/4xNNPs #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:22 PM | @sandymillin I think there are good & bad points for it. not sure much eng. gets learnt but it is good exp. as @fuertesun said #eltchat |
mthornton78 | 11:22 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: I like the idea of giving like a summer Advent Calendar of activities! Maybe thru Google Calendar or other social media way? #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:22 PM | RT @Marisa_C: and there they could share Storybirds, snapshots and more - voicethreads #ELTchat |
Fuertesun | 11:22 PM | @sandymillin YES they do #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:22 PM | @naomishema Not with those 2 sites. There's a rigorous process to join. Plus I discuss all this w parents #eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:22 PM | @bcnpaul1 as a summer school teacher, lots of kids seem to love it - still chat to each other on facebk 3 yrs later (but not 4all) #eltchat |
AzraelleM | 11:22 PM | @eyespeakbrasil ty - and sry I stomped into this discussion (new to these hash thingies) #ELTchat |
pjgallantry | 11:23 PM | RT @Shaunwilden Which they could also make on glogster if they dont have a scrapbook :-) #ELTchat >absolutely! |
katrocada | 11:23 PM | RT @flocabulary: Scavenger hunt ideas include "educational eavesdropping" and analyzing street art, amongst many others. http://ow.ly/5iIK5 #eltchat |
KarenInGreece | 11:23 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: I like the idea of giving like a summer Advent Calendar of activities! Maybe thru Google Calendar or other social media way? #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:23 PM | @bcnpaul1 YES it's all about independence, making friends, and positive associations with the language #eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:23 PM | RT @Marisa_C: All you YL teachers could organise a website to find a summer pal #ELTchat>like that idea! |
ShellTerrell | 11:23 PM | If there is already a class blog, Wiki, Twitter, Edmodo or FB group, many students will just continue communicating there #eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:23 PM | @bcnpaul1 not sure Eng itself learnt as u say, but at same time they find the motivation. do they carry that home w/ them? #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:23 PM | @naomishema after parental permission , most parents are willing to supervise #eltchat |
Beatriz1Pereira | 11:24 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: RT @ThirdGradeTerri: They scan for collab requests & interesting web apps. Also on Twiducate. They are big tech advocates at 9 #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:24 PM | @bcnpaul1 forgot about that lol #eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:24 PM | @eyespeakbrasil parents definitely need to be involved, largely because they're paying for it! #ELTchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:24 PM | RT @Fuertesun: @bcnpaul1 YES it's all about independence, making friends & positive associations w/the language #eltchat > & finding love!! |
Shaunwilden | 11:24 PM | RT @eyespeakbrasil: @sandymillin I think the parents have to buy in to these ideas, and need to be involved #ELTchat |
sandymillin | 11:24 PM | RT @pjgallantry: #eltchat an idea might be a 'found language' scrapbook - bits and pieces they've heard, seen, read, collected>photographed |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:24 PM | @sandymillin I think the parents have to buy in to these ideas, and need to be involved #ELTchat |
Beatriz1Pereira | 11:24 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: If there is already a class blog, Wiki, Twitter, Edmodo or FB group, many students will just continue communicating there #eltchat |
Dru_Step | 11:24 PM | Looks like I have same sts back again after summer. They have a new fb group to keep them in touch &they're starting blogs over hol #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:24 PM | @sandymillin I think they do carry that motivation home with them. #eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:25 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: If there is already a class blog, Wiki, Twitter, Edmodo or FB group, many students will just continue communicating there #eltchat |
Beatriz1Pereira | 11:25 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: I like the idea of giving like a summer Advent Calendar of activities! Maybe thru Google Calendar or other social media way? #eltchat |
Beatriz1Pereira | 11:25 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: I encourage my students to join online ELT communities like Gapfillers http://bit.ly/VSWv & My EC http://bit.ly/ouIsF #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:25 PM | RT @sandymillin: @eyespeakbrasil parents definitely need to be involved, largely because they're paying for it! #ELTchat Agree! |
ShellTerrell | 11:25 PM | RT @Dru_Step: Looks like I have same sts back again after summer. They have a new fb group to keep them in touch &they're starting blogs over hol #eltchat |
mthornton78 | 11:25 PM | @ShellTerrell or create Google doc 4 each student. They keep "diary" of their summer. #eltchat |
Beatriz1Pereira | 11:26 PM | RT @Marisa_C: Children need to play - why not collect a number of games for them in a wiki #ELtchat |
sandymillin | 11:26 PM | @Fuertesun @bcnpaul1 and losing it too - we had one kid who went through 3 girlfriends in 4 weeks! :) #eltchat |
harrisonmike | 11:26 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: I like the idea of giving like a summer Advent Calendar of activities! Maybe thru Google Calendar or other social media way? #eltchat |
Beatriz1Pereira | 11:26 PM | RT @bcnpaul1: how many of your YLs get sent on summer camps in the UK - good or bad? #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:26 PM | So how do you involve the parents, on social networks like edmodo? #ELTchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:26 PM | RT @eyespeakbrasil: @sandymillin I think the parents have to buy in to these ideas, and need to be involved #ELTchat |
sandymillin | 11:27 PM | RT @Fuertesun: Isn't anyone worried about overload? #eltchat >not really because I'm not standing over thm & pushy parents=always pushy |
BethCagnol | 11:27 PM | Hi guys, joining #ELTCHAT a big late on my phone. What's the topic? Too lazy to scroll through. Sorry! |
naomishema | 11:27 PM | @mthornton78 #eltchat - I find only some kids can keep a diary on their own for more than a few days. even if its journal of a fun holiday! |
Fuertesun | 11:27 PM | @sandymillin wow! #eltchat |
Beatriz1Pereira | 11:27 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: RT @Marisa_C: Get them to make a movie of their summer with drawings which they caption #eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:27 PM | @eyespeakbrasil Edmodo has a 'parents' button now, tho don't know how it works as all students I use it with are adults! #ELTchat |
Fuertesun | 11:27 PM | Isn't anyone worried about overload? #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:27 PM | @sandymillin Wow - that's impressive! #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:27 PM | @eyespeakbrasil of course! Educate parents! but I'm sure their own kids have already shown them the way to tech #ELTchat |
jurylady | 11:27 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: RT @ThirdGradeTerri: They scan for collab requests & interesting web apps. Also on Twiducate. They are big tech advocates at 9 #eltchat |
Marisa_C | 11:28 PM | @Fuertesun ha ha #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:28 PM | @sandymillin I don't want to collaborate with pushy parents #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:28 PM | @Fuertesun I am, that's why I'm trying to inspire them the need to go on with learning, and don't take it as an assignment #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:28 PM | @sandymillin Yes, I use it too, just wondering how other t's communicate with parents of young learners #ELTchat |
Fuertesun | 11:28 PM | @bethcagnol Hi how to get kids and teend to do stuff in the hols #ELTCHAT |
ShellTerrell | 11:28 PM | @eyespeakbrasil Here I talk about ways I suggest parents introduce Eng to games they play w their kids http://bit.ly/mdFOdZ #eltchat |
AzraelleM | 11:28 PM | @eyespeakbrasil #eltchat First question should be how to involve other teachers (the web is big and bad!) #ELTchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:28 PM | RT @Fuertesun: Isn't anyone worried about overload? #eltchat > absolutely. expectations need to be different when it's unaided #eltchat |
Beatriz1Pereira | 11:29 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: A post I wrote about using games to get students learning English in the summer http://bit.ly/mdFOdZ #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:29 PM | @Fuertesun otherwise we;ll have to face both unwilling ss and pushy parents:) #eltchat |
mthornton78 | 11:29 PM | @naomishema it would be a challenge. Make it free from many rules and they might keep at it. #eltchat |
Shaunwilden | 11:29 PM | @ShellTerrell do you need language for twister and charades? :-) #eltchat |
Marisa_C | 11:29 PM | @Fuertesun pushy parents... #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:29 PM | @Marisa_C hahaha overload? or collaboration? #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:29 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: With parents I suggest a family game day where they can play English board games like Twister, Charades w kids #eltchat |
naomishema | 11:29 PM | #eltchat for young learners, make placemats with english vocab & drawings on it at end of year. kids eat & learn all summer on them! |
sandymillin | 11:29 PM | RT @Fuertesun: @sandymillin I don't want to collaborate with pushy parents #eltchat>don't think ne1 does, but unfortunately they still exist |
Fuertesun | 11:29 PM | @NoraTouparlaki I see what you mean in part! #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:29 PM | With parents I suggest a family game day where they can play English board games like Twister, Charades w kids #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:30 PM | Many kids & teens will watch tv or listen to music so why not get them to watch some in English. They can suggest some in a wiki #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:30 PM | Yes, well I think game based learning is probably a safe and engaging way to learn for students over the holidays #ELTchat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:30 PM | RT @Marisa_C: @Fuertesun I have a thing about pushy parents #eltchat want to know too!! |
Fuertesun | 11:30 PM | @Marisa_C me toooooooo #eltchat |
aaski | 11:30 PM | RT @flocabulary: Our literacy scavenger hunt has a list of fun ways students can keep up their skills around town this summer: http://ow.ly/5iIAx #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:30 PM | @Marisa_C ah those! my dogs are plurilingual #eltchat |
pjgallantry | 11:30 PM | #eltchat - have to duck out now, got me a #lunareclipse to watch! Enjoy the rest of the chat! |
Marisa_C | 11:30 PM | @Fuertesun I have a thing about pushy parents #eltchat |
vickyloras | 11:30 PM | Especially for adult Ss, podcasts from newspaper,magazine and radio station websites - easy stuff to access and learn from #ELTChat |
Beatriz1Pereira | 11:31 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: Many kids & teens will watch tv or listen to music so why not get them to watch some in English. They can suggest some in a wiki #eltchat |
naomishema | 11:31 PM | #eltchat placemats with pics of things the YL's are interested in - amazing what kids will absorb while they eat. we've done solar system.. |
BethCagnol | 11:31 PM | RT @sandymillin: So, before I forget, 3 great websites: Englishattack.com, lyricstraining.com & englishcentral.com #eltchat Brill for teens |
vickyloras | 11:31 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: Many kids & teens will watch tv or listen to music so why not get them to watch some in English. They can suggest some in a wiki #eltchat |
Marisa_C | 11:31 PM | @Fuertesun I once wrote an article for a Greek newspaper - make them responsible for the sad state of ELT in the private sector #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:31 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: Many kids & teens will watch tv or listen to music so why not get them to watch some in English. They can suggest some in a wiki #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:31 PM | RT @vickyloras: Especially for adult Ss, podcasts from newspaper,magazine and radio station websites - easy stuff to access and learn from #ELTChat |
ShellTerrell | 11:32 PM | RT @naomishema: #eltchat placemats with pics of things the YL's are interested in - amazing what kids will absorb while they eat. we've done solar system.. |
bcnpaul1 | 11:32 PM | with YLs a lot depends on how responsive parents are (not pushy ones - they're a nightmare) but ones who are interested #eltchat |
Beatriz1Pereira | 11:32 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: With parents I suggest a family game day where they can play English board games like Twister, Charades w kids #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:32 PM | RT @Marisa_C: @Fuertesun I once wrote an article for a Greek newspaper - never ending discussion:( #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:32 PM | @Marisa_C Have you got a copy in English? My Greek is very limited #eltchat |
theprofspage | 11:32 PM | RT @sandymillin: So, before I forget, 3 great websites: Englishattack.com, lyricstraining.com & englishcentral.com #eltchat Brill for teens |
ShellTerrell | 11:32 PM | @Shaunwilden Other games include Clue, Apples to Apples, Taboo, etc #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:32 PM | @Shaunwilden Yes! just play in English they have to shout out the phrases & for Twister they call out directions #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:33 PM | RT @bcnpaul1: with YLs a lot depends on how responsive parents are #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:33 PM | RT @sandymillin: @Shaunwilden @ShellTerrell What is 'apples to apples'? #eltchat |
harrisonmike | 11:33 PM | RT @sandymillin: So, before I forget, 3 great websites: Englishattack.com, lyricstraining.com & englishcentral.com #eltchat Brill for teens |
sandymillin | 11:33 PM | @Shaunwilden @ShellTerrell What is 'apples to apples'? #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:33 PM | RT @Shaunwilden: @ShellTerrell Apples to apples is my fave game this year - love it #eltchat >what's that then shaun? |
ShellTerrell | 11:33 PM | RT @sandymillin: So, before I forget, 3 great websites: Englishattack.com, lyricstraining.com & englishcentral.com #eltchat Brill for teens |
Shaunwilden | 11:33 PM | @ShellTerrell Apples to apples is my fave game this year - love it #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:34 PM | RT @BethCagnol: Has a parent/child joint event been suggested here? Like activities they both can participate in? #ELTCHAT |
naomishema | 11:34 PM | RT @bethcagnol: Has a parent/child joint event been suggested here? activities they both can participate in? #ELTCHAT BUT THEN YOU WORK, NO? |
Cts0908 | 11:34 PM | RT @vickyloras: Especially for adult Ss, podcasts from newspaper,magazine and radio station websites - easy stuff to access and learn from #ELTChat |
flocabulary | 11:34 PM | @shaunwilden Happy to help! If you have other scavenger hunt ideas, add them in the comments! #ELTchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:34 PM | #eltchat @bcnpaul1 When I've asked parents for suggestions for the wiki of English games to play I've gotten great involvement |
sandymillin | 11:34 PM | RT @Shaunwilden: @sandymillin It's a board game http://bit.ly/l9zMwA #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:34 PM | RT @BethCagnol: Has a parent/child joint event been suggested here? Like activities they both can participate in? #ELTCHAT |
Marisa_C | 11:34 PM | @Fuertesun No I don't but you're motivating me to translate it :-) #eltchat |
BethCagnol | 11:34 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: I like the idea of giving like a summer Advent Calendar of activities! Maybe thru Google Calendar or other social media way? #eltchat |
Cts0908 | 11:34 PM | RT @sandymillin: So, before I forget, 3 great websites: Englishattack.com, lyricstraining.com & englishcentral.com #eltchat Brill for teens |
Fuertesun | 11:34 PM | RT @bcnpaul1: @Shaunwilden do you get them scrumping in english for you over the summer? #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:34 PM | @Shaunwilden do you get them scrumping in english for you over the summer? #eltchat |
BethCagnol | 11:34 PM | Has a parent/child joint event been suggested here? Like activities they both can participate in? #ELTCHAT |
Fuertesun | 11:35 PM | @hartle how to get kids to do stuff over summer #eltchat |
Beatriz1Pereira | 11:35 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: #eltchat @bcnpaul1 When I've asked parents for suggestions for the wiki of English games to play I've gotten great involvement |
ShellTerrell | 11:35 PM | @Shaunwilden We play in class & when they dont get a reference like Elmo we pull out the mobile phones & search for image #eltchat |
hartle | 11:35 PM | Hi everyone, sorry I'm late. Whatbare we discussing? #eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:35 PM | We have one week summer schools at our school that some of our kids do - all project-based & fun. (12-week holiday) #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:35 PM | What about Mingoville - do you guys use it? http://bit.ly/jXHlvs #ELTchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:35 PM | @Shaunwilden got it - nice #eltchat |
hartle | 11:36 PM | @Fuertesun thnx. Now there's a tough one #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:36 PM | @Marisa_C go girl! i'll read it! #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:36 PM | @ShellTerrell that's great if that happens & a massive advantage as kids will hopefully also be motivated #eltchat |
BethCagnol | 11:36 PM | @naomishema If they pay me, yes! #ELTCHAT like doing a parent/child summer intensive. And make it fun for both. |
ShellTerrell | 11:37 PM | @bethcagnol I list some parent/child games here http://bit.ly/mdFOdZ I tweeted it earlier in the #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:37 PM | @hartle Are you for or against the general principle? i'm against for me the summer is the summer #eltchat |
Shaunwilden | 11:37 PM | @ShellTerrell Oh thats a clever way to play it #eltchat |
vickyloras | 11:37 PM | Sometimes I take them out during summer,we go to shops and chat only in Eng - then they like it and they do it w/friends too! #ELTChat |
sandymillin | 11:37 PM | @ShellTerrell @Shaunwilden That game looks like it's right up my street #eltchat Love games like that :) |
bcnpaul1 | 11:37 PM | Why not just say the course finishes in October and they'll be assessed on their summer project... then say goodbye!! #eltchat |
BethCagnol | 11:37 PM | @hartle How to get kids and teend to do stuff during the holidays #ELTCHAT |
BethCagnol | 11:38 PM | @ShellTerrell Thanks kiddo! #ELTCHAT |
Fuertesun | 11:38 PM | RT @bcnpaul1: Why not just say the course finishes in October and they'll be assessed on their summer project... then say goodbye!! #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:38 PM | RT @vickyloras: Sometimes I take them out during summer,we go to shops and chat only in Eng - then they like it and they do it w/friends too! #ELTChat |
naomishema | 11:39 PM | @Fuertesun #ELTCHAT some of the lonely kids would enjoy suggestions. there are kids that just move from tv / computer as |
ShellTerrell | 11:39 PM | RT @vickyloras: Sometimes I take them out during summer,we go to shops and chat only in Eng - then they like it and they do it w/friends too! #ELTChat |
Fuertesun | 11:39 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: @bethcagnol I list some parent/child games here http://bit.ly/mdFOdZ I tweeted it earlier in the #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:40 PM | RT @sandymillin: You could get them to share fun youtube vids w/ e.o. Mine loved http://youtu.be/rxUm-2x-2dM & http://youtu.be/p3JcHhA7M-Y #eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:40 PM | You could get them to share fun youtube vids w/ e.o. Mine loved http://youtu.be/rxUm-2x-2dM & http://youtu.be/p3JcHhA7M-Y #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:40 PM | @naomishema I just don't think I agree kids are always so busy here in Spain.... not sure #ELTCHAT |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:40 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: Learning a language is a lot of fun, we can see what our students like to do & incorporate that way doesnt have to be academic #eltchat |
Shaunwilden | 11:40 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: Learning a language is a lot of fun, we can see what our students like to do & incorporate that way doesnt have to be academic #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:40 PM | Learning a language is a lot of fun, we can see what our students like to do & incorporate that way doesnt have to be academic #eltchat |
Shaunwilden | 11:41 PM | @hartle thats a bit soul destroying all the time you put into the course etc :-( #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:41 PM | @eyespeakbrasil night #ELTchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:41 PM | RT @nutrich: Make friends with foreign kids at the beach - that's what some of my YLs did in Spain. It's not class, it's real life communication #eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:41 PM | @nutrich or in the mountains (Czechs only go to Croatia w/ other Czechs) ;) #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:41 PM | RT @nutrich: Make friends with foreign kids at the beach - that's what some of my YLs did in Spain. It's not class, it's real life communication #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil | 11:41 PM | Thanks all gotta go < :-) #ELTchat |
Fuertesun | 11:41 PM | RT @hartle: I made a free 6 lesson online conversation course from 21 st June onwards, told abt 200 of my stds. Only 2 enrolled! #eltchat |
nutrich | 11:41 PM | Make friends with foreign kids at the beach - that's what some of my YLs did in Spain. It's not class, it's real life communication #eltchat |
BethCagnol | 11:41 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: Learning a language is a lot of fun, we can see what our students like to do & incorporate that way doesnt have to be academic #eltchat |
hartle | 11:41 PM | I made a free 6 lesson online conversation course from 21 st June onwards, told abt 200 of my stds. Only 2 enrolled! #eltchat |
vickyloras | 11:41 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: Learning a language is a lot of fun, we can see what our students like to do & incorporate that way doesnt have to be academic #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:41 PM | RT @sandymillin: You could get them to share fun youtube vids w/ e.o. Mine loved http://youtu.be/rxUm-2x-2dM & http://youtu.be/p3JcHhA7M-Y #eltchat |
vickyloras | 11:42 PM | @nutrich Yeah,that always helps!They try to speak in English and keep up their skills,as it's the only common language! #ELTChat |
naomishema | 11:42 PM | RT @nutrich: Suggests that kids teach their siblings/ parents/ grandparents "let's make grandad say English things!" etc #eltchat |
nutrich | 11:42 PM | Suggests that kids teach their siblings/ parents/ grandparents "let's make grandad say English things!" etc #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:42 PM | RT @nutrich: Make friends with foreign kids at the beach -, #eltchat - I've suggested sth like that here in greece! |
BookEndsLA | 11:42 PM | RT @flocabulary: Our literacy scavenger hunt has a list of fun ways students can keep up their skills around town this summer: http://ow.ly/5iIAx #eltchat |
naomishema | 11:42 PM | @Fuertesun #eltchat - if the summer ideas aren't mandatory then those who are drawn to it can benefit . I wouldn't make it mandatory. |
vickyloras | 11:42 PM | RT @nutrich: Make friends with foreign kids at the beach - that's what some of my YLs did in Spain. It's not class, it's real life communication #eltchat |
nutrich | 11:42 PM | @sandymillin anywhere will do! #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:43 PM | @Shaunwilden they look like goody two shoes and everyone hates em #eltchat |
nutrich | 11:43 PM | @vickyloras Especially the teens, summer lovin'...etc! #eltchat |
BethCagnol | 11:43 PM | I tell my kids (university age) to go to the States with their parents. #ELTCHAT Make it a family adventure. |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:43 PM | RT @naomishema: @Fuertesun #eltchat - if the summer ideas aren't mandatory then those who are drawn to it can benefit -NO way mandatory! |
Fuertesun | 11:43 PM | RT @nutrich: Suggests that kids teach their siblings/ parents/ grandparents "let's make grandad say English things!" etc #eltchat - like i |
Marisa_C | 11:43 PM | RT @nutrich: Suggests that kids teach their siblings/ parents/ grandparents "let's make grandad say English things!" etc #eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:43 PM | RT @naomishema: @Fuertesun #eltchat - if summer ideas aren't mandatory then those who are drawn to it can benefit, others avoid. <exactly |
Shaunwilden | 11:43 PM | @naomishema @Fuertesun But then how do you deal with after summer when some want to show what thye've done and other have nothing? #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:44 PM | @Shaunwilden all joking apart it's divide and rule #eltchat |
kjaelt80 | 11:44 PM | RT @rliberni The world of #IELTS on @scoopit bit.ly/kKm308 #eltchat #edchat #study english #business english #efl #esol #esl |
naomishema | 11:44 PM | @Shaunwilden #eltchat - in any case all ideas are problematic insofar as show &tell - one kid had a blast to tell about & the other did Nada |
ShellTerrell | 11:44 PM | RT @luis2010: As Latinos it's important for our children to speak at least two languages, preferably three #eltchat #edchat |
vickyloras | 11:44 PM | @nutrich yeah,ha ha!Then language can be even more inspiring! #ELTChat |
KarenInGreece | 11:44 PM | @nutrich My sts are always proud to tell me about times they've spoken English to a tourist/someone else #eltchat |
Shaunwilden | 11:44 PM | @Fuertesun lol very true :-) #eltchat |
hartle | 11:44 PM | #eltchat RT @hartle: This is link to my class if anyone has stds who are interested?? http://ow.ly/1tOj81 |
sandymillin | 11:44 PM | @Shaunwilden this goes back to the issue of whether you have same kids or not. can all talk about what they did, but some show 2 #eltchat |
nutrich | 11:45 PM | Boring car journey - label things in English, play games with siblings/ parents - cloud, tree, road, car, bus, lorry.....roadkill! #eltchat |
hartle | 11:45 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: RT @MikeCollins007: why not do a treasure hunt of sorts using QR codes? #eltchat #mobilelearning |
naomishema | 11:45 PM | #eltchat if not mandatory kids don't necessarily have to present to the wholde class, Teacher can think of ways to showcase |
Fuertesun | 11:45 PM | RT @naomishema: @Shaunwilden #eltchat - in any case all ideas are problematic insofar as show &tell - one kid had a blast to tell about & the other did Nada |
ShellTerrell | 11:45 PM | RT @MikeCollins007: why not do a treasure hunt of sorts using QR codes? #eltchat #mobilelearning |
ShellTerrell | 11:45 PM | Some will travel to another country, we can have them do wallwisher/Linoit of useful travel phrases #eltchat |
web20education | 11:46 PM | From #web20 and #socialmedia to #semanticweb #web30 using Skype in the classroom http://t.co/gGTrWuH #edtech20 #edchat #eltchat #micon11 |
Fuertesun | 11:46 PM | @naomishema don't get me started on praise lol #eltchat |
naomishema | 11:46 PM | @Fuertesun #eltchat - teacher's praise would mean a lot to some kids! |
lisibo | 11:46 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: Learning a language is a lot of fun, we can see what our students like to do & incorporate that way doesnt have to be academic #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:46 PM | RT @nutrich: Boring car journey - label things in English, play games with siblings/ parents - cloud, tree, road, car, bus, lorry.....roadkill! #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:46 PM | RT @nutrich: Boring car journey - label things in English, play games with siblings/ parents - cloud, tree, road, car, bus, lorry.....roadkill! #eltchat |
Shaunwilden | 11:46 PM | RT @MikeCollins007: why not do a treasure hunt of sorts using QR codes? #eltchat I so want to do that we talke… (cont) http://deck.ly/~cAveT |
Fuertesun | 11:46 PM | @naomishema yes would have to be in secret or other kids feel bad #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:47 PM | @hartle with your own kids or ss? #eltchat |
tarabenwell | 11:47 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: @bethcagnol I list some parent/child games here http://bit.ly/mdFOdZ I tweeted it earlier in the #eltchat |
center4EduPunx | 11:47 PM | RT @shellterrell: For students who want ideas we can list them in a Wiki, blog, or even with a hashtag on Twitter #eltchat Anyone do this? |
sandymillin | 11:47 PM | RT @Fuertesun: @naomishema yes would have to be in secret or other kids feel bad #eltchat<this is where sharing online good |
hartle | 11:47 PM | #eltchat smtimes do diving games in swim. pool for questions on waterproof cards, thn come out and ask them |
katrocada | 11:47 PM | RT @sandymillin: So, before I forget, 3 great websites: Englishattack.com, lyricstraining.com & englishcentral.com #eltchat Brill for teens |
bcnpaul1 | 11:47 PM | @nutrich we did that with a sticker book driving through france last year - amazing how few double decker buses there are there #eltchat |
nutrich | 11:47 PM | @ShellTerrell @MikeCollins007 Do you know somewhere with instructions on setting up one of those QR treasure hunts? #eltchat |
nutrich | 11:48 PM | RT @center4EduPunx: RT @shellterrell: For students who want ideas we can list them in a Wiki, blog, or even with a hashtag on Twitter #eltchat Anyone do this? |
Shaunwilden | 11:48 PM | @sandymillin @Fuertesun @naomishema agree online sharing overcomes a lot of those show and tell issues #eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:48 PM | @hartle love your diving idea! :) #eltchat |
nutrich | 11:49 PM | Is this just about YLs or adults too? #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:49 PM | RT @Shaunwilden: @sandymillin @Fuertesun @naomishema agree online sharing overcomes a lot of those show and tell issues #eltchat |
hartle | 11:49 PM | :-) RT @sandymillin: @hartle love your diving idea! :) #eltchat |
naomishema | 11:49 PM | #eltchat think though - what language should the summer ideas be listed on a site? maybe L1 and English? otherwise ideas lost in translation |
sandymillin | 11:50 PM | RT @nutrich: Is this just about YLs or adults too? #eltchat> question was teens/YLs, but many ideas apply to adults too |
tarabenwell | 11:50 PM | RT @vickyloras: Especially for adult Ss, podcasts from newspaper,magazine and radio station websites - easy stuff to access and learn from #ELTChat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:50 PM | @center4EduPunx I tell them to use blogs of other schools, not follow hashtags #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:50 PM | @hartle very nice #eltchat |
hartle | 11:50 PM | RT @Fuertesun: @hartle with your own kids or ss? #eltchat with kids on summer courses |
ShellTerrell | 11:50 PM | @nutrich @MikeCollins007 I found this QR guide by @coolcatteacher really useful http://bit.ly/ijEyZ3 #mlearning #eltchat |
sandymillin | 11:50 PM | @naomishema depends on age/level of SS. If in L1 too, parents more likely to be able to help out too #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:50 PM | @nutrich both (i think) #eltchat |
tarabenwell | 11:50 PM | @ShellTerrell Have you tried Hulabaloo with your YL? #ELTChat |
ShellTerrell | 11:50 PM | I also suggest English events. In Germany we have English Stammtisch, English clubs, English movie theatre, etc #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:51 PM | RT @sandymillin: RT @nutrich: Is this just about YLs or adults too? #eltchat> question was teens/YLs, but many ideas apply to adults too |
Fuertesun | 11:51 PM | @sandymillin adults diff kettle of fish no pushy parents!! #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:51 PM | @nutrich @MikeCollins007 Ecobugs is a free app that is also great for this w lessons from teachers on the site http://bit.ly/fjp4qg #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:52 PM | RT @hartle: Summer glogs a gd way of doing show and tell #eltchat http://ow.ly/1tOjCw |
bcnpaul1 | 11:52 PM | RT @hartle: Summer glogs a gd way of doing show and tell #eltchat http://ow.ly/1tOjCw > like that idea |
nutrich | 11:52 PM | RT @hartle: Summer glogs a gd way of doing show and tell #eltchat http://ow.ly/1tOjCw |
Fuertesun | 11:52 PM | @nutrich yes that's true #eltchat |
ShellTerrell | 11:52 PM | @tarabenwell No I haven't what is that? #eltchat |
hartle | 11:52 PM | Summer glogs a gd way of doing show and tell #eltchat http://ow.ly/1tOjCw |
nutrich | 11:52 PM | @sandymillin Ta. I was just wondering! Often wonder why adults should stop classes. They don't tend to have 3 month holidays #eltchat |
naomishema | 11:53 PM | #eltchat @hartlehave options kids do imagainary glogs of their summer too - what they WOULD have liked to do. get English & they feel good |
ShellTerrell | 11:53 PM | RT @hartle: #eltchat smtimes do diving games in swim. pool for questions on waterproof cards, thn come out and ask them |
Fuertesun | 11:53 PM | @tarabenwell what's that? #ELTChat |
tarabenwell | 11:54 PM | @ShellTerrell Bunch of mats u spread around. Voice box on the floor tells kids to run/skip/dance to colour/shape/food/etc #ELTChat |
hartle | 11:55 PM | RT @naomishema: #eltchat @hartlehave options kids do imagainary glogs of their summer too - what they WOULD have liked to do. Gr8t idea :-) |
tarabenwell | 11:56 PM | @ShellTerrell @Fuertsun Hullabaloo cont..http://t.co/rzQrXhc Winner has to do a funky monkey dance #ELTChat Great for listening skills |
Shaunwilden | 11:56 PM | Ok 5 mins left, loads of ideas (and I really do mean loads) so which will you take away and try to use? #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 11:57 PM | RT @tarabenwell: I hope some of you will send your sts to MyEC to create blogs, videos, take part in audio, writing challenges etc this summer! #ELTChat |
ScrapbookJournl | 11:57 PM | RT @sandymillin RT @pjgallantry: #eltchat an idea might be a 'found language' scrapbook - bits and pieces they've heard, seen, read, ... |
ScrapbookJournl | 11:57 PM | RT @pjgallantry RT @Shaunwilden Which they could also make on glogster if they dont have a scrapbook :-) #ELTchat >absolutely! |
sandymillin | 11:57 PM | @naomishema we'll have them for next year! I had my last class last week! #eltchat |
tarabenwell | 11:57 PM | I hope some of you will send your sts to MyEC to create blogs, videos, take part in audio, writing challenges etc this summer! #ELTChat |
KarenInGreece | 11:57 PM | Lots of great ideas - might even try some out at summer school next month #eltchat |
BethCagnol | 11:57 PM | @nutrich ah, but in France adults get 5 weeks mandatory vacation. Eats into the teacher's wallet big time. #ELTChat |
vickyloras | 11:57 PM | RT @ShellTerrell: I also suggest English events. In Germany we have English Stammtisch, English clubs, English movie theatre, etc #eltchat |
naomishema | 11:57 PM | #eltchat - we should have discussed this a few weeks ago. school is basically out for me! Am teaching a 6 day summer course though! |
BethCagnol | 11:58 PM | @bcnpaul1 @fionamau Lucky!! It's cloudy here in Paris. Damn! #ELTChat |
ShellTerrell | 11:58 PM | RT @Shaunwilden: Ok 5 mins left, loads of ideas (and I really do mean loads) so which will you take away and try to use? #eltchat |
Shaunwilden | 11:58 PM | RT @NoraTouparlaki: @Shaunwilden I'll choose everyday things, of their interest, magazines, movies, blogs, it's summer after all #eltchat |
vickyloras | 11:58 PM | RT @tarabenwell: I hope some of you will send your sts to MyEC to create blogs, videos, take part in audio, writing challenges etc this summer! #ELTChat |
NoraTouparlaki | 11:58 PM | @Shaunwilden I'll choose everyday things, of their interest, magazines, movies, blogs, it's summer after all #eltchat |
nutrich | 11:58 PM | RT @ScrapbookJournl: RT @sandymillin RT @pjgallantry: #eltchat an idea might be a 'found language' scrapbook - bits and pieces they've heard, seen, read, ... |
nutrich | 11:58 PM | @bethcagnol Over summer? Taken as a block? #eltchat |
hartle | 11:59 PM | #eltchat Pls publicise my 6 lesson free online conversation course, young adults, uni http://ow.ly/5iKZd welcome http://ow.ly/5iKZe |
KarenInGreece | 11:59 PM | Good night and see you all next week #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 | 11:59 PM | RT @NoraTouparlaki: @Shaunwilden I'll choose everyday things, of interest, magazines, movies, blogs, it's summer after all #eltchat > agree |
ShellTerrell | 11:59 PM | Thanks for another informative & extremely useful #eltchat Can't wait to incorporate these ideas! |
Marisa_C | 12:00 AM | Thanks to all fo joining and to @Shaunwilden and @ShellTerrell for keeping the conversation going #eltchat |
tarabenwell | 12:00 AM | Sends sts to Vancouver for holiday courses! Combine hiking, kayaking, and site seeing with learning English. #ELTChat |
NoraTouparlaki | 12:00 AM | good night everyone, going to find some magazines and films for My summer, see you next week! #ELTchat |
sandymillin | 12:00 AM | @hartle Hi Sharon. First link doesn't work #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 12:00 AM | RT @ShellTerrell: Thanks to @Marisa_C & @Shaunwilden who do an awesome job of moderating & getting us to expand on these topics #eltchat |
MariaDroujkova | 12:00 AM | Music+Math="Numbered Notes" - live, interactive Math Future series event tonight 9:30pm ET http://t.co/r6XzGI5 #mathchat #eltchat #edchat |
naomishema | 12:00 AM | #eltchat Can I take a shot at doing the summary? Just have a few technical questions... |
ShellTerrell | 12:00 AM | Thanks to @Marisa_C & @Shaunwilden who do an awesome job of moderating & getting us to expand on these topics #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 12:00 AM | RT @hartle: #eltchat Pls publicise my 6 lesson free online conversation course, young adults, uni http://ow.ly/5iKZd welcome http://ow.ly/5iKZe |
BethCagnol | 12:01 AM | RT @Marisa_C: Thanks to all fo joining and to @Shaunwilden and @ShellTerrell for keeping the conversation going #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 12:01 AM | RT @sandymillin: @naomishema if you need any help with the summary, just let me know #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 | 12:01 AM | g'night all. thanks for #eltchat - good to have returned (just in time for summer:) |
sandymillin | 12:01 AM | @naomishema if you need any help with the summary, just let me know #eltchat |
hartle | 12:01 AM | Thanks to everyone, see you next week. #eltchat |
Fuertesun | 12:01 AM | @bcnpaul1 got my new flip flops and evrything #eltchat |
naomishema | 12:02 AM | @sandymillin #eltchat My main question is the transcript - do I have to copy from tweetdeck? how? |
Shaunwilden | 12:02 AM | @naomishema Wow thanks for offering #eltchat |
vickyloras | 12:04 AM | @tarabenwell I'll come along with the students too! #ELTChat |
hartle | 12:04 AM | First link doesn't work #eltchat sorry, maybe this one will http://ow.ly/5iLbb |
vickyloras | 12:05 AM | RT @ShellTerrell: Thanks for another informative & extremely useful #eltchat Can't wait to incorporate these ideas! |