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! |
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