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Teaching Dyslectic Students

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This is the transcript of the #ELTchat on 16/11/2011 at 21.00 P.M.  The title "Teaching English to Learners with Dyslexia - Challenges & Strategies" 

 

SueAnnan

11:03 PM

evening all. Signing in from Jersey #ELTchat

cerirhiannon

11:04 PM

hi everyone, lurking and learning on this one!  have done some background reading but not much personal experience #eltchat

reditho

11:04 PM

@SueAnnan Hi Sue #eltchat

reditho

11:05 PM

@cerirhiannon Not sure. Who is moderating?  #eltchat

cerirhiannon

11:05 PM

@reditho  nice to see you too :)  #eltchat

ljp2010

11:05 PM

#ELTchat Hi everyone.  @cerirhiannon  Think we're intimidated by the topic!

cerirhiannon

11:05 PM

#eltchat it's awfully quiet?  is it a twitter problem?

reditho

11:05 PM

@cerirhiannon Nice to see you Ceri. I'm sure someone will enlighten us with his/her experience ;)  #eltchat

ljp2010

11:06 PM

@SueAnnan  #ELTchat  How did that work?  What was highlighted?

kalinagoenglish

11:06 PM

RT @reditho: Good Night all.  As a dyslexic, I have a personal interest in this #eltchat ;) -same here

reditho

11:06 PM

Hi !  #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:06 PM

Hello everyone and welcome to thie #ELTchat on teaching students with #dyslexia

SueAnnan

11:06 PM

IN particular blue and green colours #ELTchat

hartle

11:06 PM

#eltchat hi everyone

vickyloras

11:06 PM

Hello to you all - this is a very interesting topic, have taught people of all ages with dyslexia #ELTchat

cerirhiannon

11:06 PM

@cerirhiannon  Hi Lisa! #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:06 PM

We had a dyslexic student recently who was greatly helped by using coloured acetates over her work. #ELTchat

ljp2010

11:06 PM

@reditho   #ELTchat beautiful cats, btw!

rliberni

11:07 PM

Hi there here at last more connection problems BT again!! #eltchat

vickyloras

11:07 PM

RT @SueAnnan: We had a dyslexic student recently who was greatly helped by using coloured acetates over her work. #ELTchat

Marisa_C

11:07 PM

@SueAnnan @ljp2010  #eltchat@kalinagoenglish  #ELTchat #eltchat Hello and welcome

SueAnnan

11:07 PM

@ljp2010  She laid it over a normal text on white paper #ELTchat

cerirhiannon

11:07 PM

RT @SueAnnan:  dyslexic student recently greatly helped by using coloured acetates #ELTchat >  seems different colours help different ppl

SueAnnan

11:07 PM

@kalinagoenglish  Hi Karenne #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:08 PM

RT @hartle: #eltchat I don't have much experience with this > I don't either - have been calling for some expertise all day ...

cerirhiannon

11:08 PM

RT @SueAnnan: @cerirhiannon  yes exactly #ELTchat > have also seen acetates in two tones, a darker tone covers the text below the line

ljp2010

11:08 PM

#ELTchat @cerirhiannon @SueAnnan Fascinating!

vickyloras

11:08 PM

We worked with a specialist in Greece-1st thing he told us, no clutter for sts on desk,board, nowhere #ELTChat

SueAnnan

11:08 PM

@cerirhiannon  yes exactly #ELTchat

hartle

11:08 PM

#eltchat I don't have much experience with this

reditho

11:08 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: RT @SueAnnan: @ljp2010  She laid it over a normal text on white paper #ELTchat > apparently the colours stop the letters from "swimming"

cerirhiannon

11:08 PM

RT @SueAnnan: @ljp2010  She laid it over a normal text on white paper #ELTchat > apparently the colours stop the letters from "swimming"

padgets

11:08 PM

#ELTchat  hi everyone!  I am a hs ell science teacher from Iowa lurking and a learning :)

pysproblem81

11:08 PM

#eltchat recommend looking at www.eltwell.co.uk for info on #SpLDs and ELT

reditho

11:08 PM

@rliberni Hello Berni^^ #eltchat

pacogascon

11:09 PM

Hi everybody @ #eltchat I'll be lurking, too... completely unexperienced in this particular matter

pysproblem81

11:09 PM

Workshop I went to suggested activities good for Lang learning generally good for learners with SpLDs #eltchat

JoHart

11:09 PM

#ELTChat re acetates - different text/paper colour combinations also work for some pple w some forms of dyslexia

rliberni

11:09 PM

So I don't have much experience in this anybody have examples to share of the problems? #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:09 PM

http://t.co/ppTYNpz2  this is a very good website #ELTchat

Marisa_C

11:09 PM

... but let's see what we can pull together with our own resources #ELTchat #dyslexia

cerirhiannon

11:09 PM

RT @reditho: RT @vickyloras: We worked with a specialist in Greece-1st thing he told us, no clutter for sts on desk,board, nowhere #ELTChat-agreed

ShellTerrell

11:09 PM

Can a Comenius Project change a Thing? Part 1 http://t.co/QaGK1RhP ~ @evab2001 #eltchat

reditho

11:09 PM

RT @vickyloras: We worked with a specialist in Greece-1st thing he told us, no clutter for sts on desk,board, nowhere #ELTChat-agreed

cerirhiannon

11:10 PM

#eltchat using audio /voice recording for notes can help apparently

ljp2010

11:10 PM

@reditho  #ELTchat Think that's good advice generally for all language learners.  And the teacher should monitor copying closely.

pacogascon

11:10 PM

meant inexperienced (blush) #eltchat

rliberni

11:10 PM

RT @SueAnnan: http://t.co/ppTYNpz2  this is a very good website #ELTchat

Marisa_C

11:10 PM

RT @ALiCe__M: @Marisa_C Bonsoir ! here is a new type face for dyslexic people http://t.co/kKxr1U9E #ELTchat

cerirhiannon

11:11 PM

RT @reditho: We have 2 bear in mind dyslexia is difft in each studdent. #ELTChat > v important

rliberni

11:11 PM

RT @reditho: We have 2 bear in mind dyslexia is difft in each studdent. Sometimes we have problems w/ reading & writing but other things 2 #ELTChat

Marisa_C

11:11 PM

RT @JoHart: @reditho @vickyloras #ELTchat Yes - no clutter, keep it structured and ordered.

reditho

11:11 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Sharing a dyslexia checklist which I often give to my trainees http://t.co/EWLZ6vnh #eltchat #dyslexia

JoHart

11:11 PM

@reditho @vickyloras #ELTchat Yes - no clutter, keep it structured and ordered.

reditho

11:11 PM

We have 2 bear in mind dyslexia is difft in each studdent. Sometimes we have problems w/ reading & writing but other things 2 #ELTChat

rliberni

11:11 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat using audio /voice recording for notes can help apparently

hartle

11:11 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat using audio /voice recording for notes can help apparently

cerirhiannon

11:11 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Sharing a dyslexia checklist which I often give to my trainees http://t.co/Or4cPpxA #eltchat #dyslexia

hartle

11:11 PM

RT @reditho: @vickyloras yes & teachers shld B careful #ELTChat so limit bwork and provide clear simple handouts to download?

Marisa_C

11:11 PM

Sharing a dyslexia checklist which I often give to my trainees http://t.co/Or4cPpxA #eltchat #dyslexia

rliberni

11:11 PM

RT @Marisa_C: RT @ALiCe__M: @Marisa_C Bonsoir ! here is a new type face for dyslexic people http://t.co/kKxr1U9E #ELTchat

Marisa_C

11:12 PM

Will add some more stuff to this post later #ELTchat

rliberni

11:12 PM

RT @SueAnnan: RT @SueAnnan: I think you also have to accentuate the positives. Students sometimes feel 'stupid' #ELTchat

kalinagoenglish

11:12 PM

well, I don't have much experience teaching dyslexics but as am one, I'll give my own compensation strategies? #eltchat

vickyloras

11:12 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat using audio /voice recording for notes can help apparently

vickyloras

11:12 PM

@hartle @reditho Clear boardwork he said, erase often if possible, really sparsely written #ELTchat

Wiktor_K

11:12 PM

Good evening to all, I'm mainly going to be lurking / asking, not much experience here #eltchat

reditho

11:12 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat using audio /voice recording for notes can help apparently-

rliberni

11:12 PM

RT @Marisa_C: RT @JoHart: @reditho @vickyloras #ELTchat Yes - no clutter, keep it structured and ordered.

SueAnnan

11:12 PM

RT @SueAnnan: I think you also have to accentuate the positives. Students sometimes feel 'stupid' #ELTchat

hartle

11:12 PM

RT @JoHart: @reditho @vickyloras #ELTchat Yes - no clutter, keep it structured and ordered.

ljp2010

11:13 PM

@paulrwood  #ELTchat English language teaching.  welcome!

vickyloras

11:13 PM

@SueAnnan Yes,and hard to take the Β΄stupidΒ΄element out - once it is gone thought,the sts can work wonders #ELTchat

Marisa_C

11:13 PM

@JoHart @paulrwood  #ELTchatI wasn hoping someone like yoru wife would be joining us  #ELTchat

rliberni

11:13 PM

@Marisa_C  thanks Marisa #eltchat

reditho

11:13 PM

agree with @SueAnnan the first thing to do when dealing with dyslexic students is increasing self-confidence and understanding.  #eltchat

JoHart

11:13 PM

#ELTchat as adult lit teacher many of my stdnts have some form of dyslexia.Often pple don't realise that dyslexia has multiple types

padgets

11:13 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Sharing a dyslexia checklist which I often give to my trainees http://t.co/Or4cPpxA #eltchat #dyslexia

paulrwood

11:13 PM

#ELTchat does that mean english language therapy? Wife is an ALT certified teacher and dyslexia certified. SHe would be interested in this

vickyloras

11:13 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Sharing a dyslexia checklist which I often give to my trainees http://t.co/Or4cPpxA #eltchat #dyslexia

vickyloras

11:14 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat as adult lit teacher many of my stdnts have some form of dyslexia.Often pple don't realise that dyslexia has multiple types

cerirhiannon

11:14 PM

great article on the positives of dyslexia #eltchat from Wired http://t.co/ID3Phtp8

padgets

11:14 PM

RT @reditho: agree with @SueAnnan the first thing to do when dealing with dyslexic students is increasing self-confidence and understanding.  #eltchat

rliberni

11:14 PM

RT @reditho: agree with @SueAnnan the first thing to do when dealing with dyslexic students is increasing self-confidence and understanding.  #eltchat

kalinagoenglish

11:14 PM

Key needs: quiet.  Noisy classrooms (as learner rather than as teacher) are impossible.  I can't think in chaos. #eltchat

kalinagoenglish

11:15 PM

RT @rliberni: RT @reditho: agree w/(@SueAnnan - in truth, dyslexics r often high IQ :-) and visionary-out-of-box thinkers  #eltchat (wink)

rliberni

11:15 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: great article on the positives of dyslexia #eltchat from Wired http://t.co/ID3Phtp8

shaznosel

11:15 PM

#ELTchat evening all - glad to be part of a chat so close to my heart - my 14yr old son is dyslexic..love him for it!

hartle

11:15 PM

RT @Marisa_C: RT @reditho: I once had a teacher who made a lesson plan on famous people with dyslexia. It was good for confidence building  #eltchat

cerirhiannon

11:15 PM

RT @reditho: I once had a teacher who made a lesson plan on famous people with dyslexia. It was good for confidence building  #eltchat

rliberni

11:15 PM

RT @kalinagoenglish: Key needs: quiet.  Noisy classrooms (as learner rather than as teacher) are impossible.  I can't think in chaos. #eltchat

reditho

11:15 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: great article on the positives of dyslexia #eltchat from Wired http://t.co/ID3Phtp8

Marisa_C

11:15 PM

RT @reditho: I once had a teacher who made a lesson plan on famous people with dyslexia. It was good for confidence building  #eltchat

padgets

11:15 PM

RT @Marisa_C: RT @cerirhiannon: great article on the positives of dyslexia #eltchat from Wired http://t.co/toJZkivu

reditho

11:15 PM

I once had a teacher who made a lesson plan on famous people with dyslexia. It was good for confidence building  #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:15 PM

RT @rliberni: @paulrwood  we're english language teachers but need to address these issues with our students #eltchat

rliberni

11:15 PM

@paulrwood  we're english language teachers but need to address these issues with our students #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:15 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: great article on the positives of dyslexia #eltchat from Wired http://t.co/toJZkivu

shaznosel

11:16 PM

@vickyloras Hi babe! #ELTchat

eflresource

11:16 PM

Hello. I also know little about dyslexia. TES has good resources (adaptable from gen. ed.): bit.ly/tF27mq and bit.ly/sPSrob #EltChat

reditho

11:16 PM

As a dyslexic myself, the most important thing I think is wrkn w/ multiple senses & breaking things in small steps  #eltchat

vickyloras

11:16 PM

RT @Marisa_C: RT @cerirhiannon: great article on the positives of dyslexia #eltchat from Wired http://t.co/toJZkivu

shaznosel

11:16 PM

@kalinagoenglish  #eltchat absolutely - think Einstein!

rliberni

11:16 PM

RT @reditho: I once had a teacher who made a lesson plan on famous people with dyslexia. It was good for confidence building  #eltchat

vickyloras

11:16 PM

RT @reditho: I once had a teacher who made a lesson plan on famous people with dyslexia. It was good for confidence building  #eltchat

cerirhiannon

11:16 PM

RT @kalinagoenglish: RT @reditho: - in truth, dyslexics r often high IQ :-) and visionary-out-of-box thinkers  #eltchat (wink) > :)

vickyloras

11:16 PM

@shaznosel Hi Sharon! #ELTchat

theteacherjames

11:17 PM

RT @Marisa_C: RT @ALiCe__M: @Marisa_C Bonsoir ! here is a new type face for dyslexic people http://t.co/kKxr1U9E #ELTchat

kalinagoenglish

11:17 PM

So, no 2 dictogloss types of activities #eltchat

cerirhiannon

11:17 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat solutions have to be very individual - often we blanket label "dyslexia" when cld be other eg dysgraphia, clumsy child syndrome

JoHart

11:17 PM

RT @kalinagoenglish: As dyslexic learner - another thing that's really hard are activities which require listening and writing at the same time #eltchat

Wiktor_K

11:17 PM

@kalinagoenglish Is there sth you do during self-study that you'd recommend? #eltchat

reditho

11:17 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat solutions have to be very individual - often we blanket label "dyslexia" when cld be other eg dysgraphia, clumsy child syndrome

ljp2010

11:17 PM

#ELTchat @kalinagoenglish Is that true of other kinds of multi-tasking?

cerirhiannon

11:17 PM

RT @kalinagoenglish: As dyslexic learner - another thing that's really hard are activities which require listening and writing at the same time #eltchat

vickyloras

11:17 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: RT @SueAnnan: @ljp2010  She laid it over a normal text on white paper #ELTchat > apparently the colours stop the letters from "swimming"

JoHart

11:17 PM

#ELTchat solutions have to be very individual - often we blanket label "dyslexia" when cld be other eg dysgraphia, clumsy child syndrome

Marisa_C

11:17 PM

RT @eflresource also know little about dyslexia. TES has good resources (adaptable from gen. ed.): bit.ly/tF27mq and bit.ly/sPSrob #EltChat

kalinagoenglish

11:17 PM

As dyslexic learner - another thing that's really hard are activities which require listening and writing at the same time #eltchat

cerirhiannon

11:17 PM

RT @reditho: As a dyslexic myself, the most important thing I think is wrkn w/ multiple senses & breaking things in small steps  #eltchat

shaznosel

11:18 PM

@reditho  #eltchat Agree - multpple sensory learning is the way to go - TPR is a definite winner for the dyslexic

vickyloras

11:18 PM

RT @eflresource: Hello. I also know little about dyslexia. TES has good resources (adaptable from gen. ed.): bit.ly/tF27mq and bit.ly/sPSrob #EltChat

cerirhiannon

11:18 PM

RT @kalinagoenglish: So, no 2 dictogloss types of activities #eltchat > but OK if the writing comes AFTER the listening?

reditho

11:18 PM

crap I keep forgetting the hashtag Xd #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:18 PM

@paulrwood I think as language teachers we need to deal with Ss with dyslexia bt Ss need to see a specialist #ELTchat

rliberni

11:18 PM

Any suggestions on materials , any things to bear in mind? #eltchat

kalinagoenglish

11:18 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: RT @JoHart: #ELTchat solutions have to be very individual - often we blanket label "dyslexia" - well said!

vickyloras

11:18 PM

@pacogascon Hi Paco! #ELTchat

reditho

11:19 PM

It is difficult to organize so graphic organizers  #eltchat

kalinagoenglish

11:19 PM

RT @ljp2010: #ELTchat @kalinagoenglish  - 4 me, anything that involves concentrating with ears + something else

vickyloras

11:19 PM

@mikemcsharry Thanks for that Mike! Have you got time to participate on our chat on the topic? If yes,u can follow #ELTchat

reditho

11:19 PM

@rliberni technology works good (IWB, etc) specially if you can use diagramming software to prepare and structure writing  #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:19 PM

RT @shaznosel: @reditho  #eltchat Agree - multpple sensory learning is the way to go - TPR is a definite winner for the dyslexic

cerirhiannon

11:19 PM

RT @shaznosel: @reditho  #eltchat Agree - multpple sensory learning is the way to go - TPR is a definite winner for the dyslexic

SueAnnan

11:19 PM

@reditho  Yeah me too :-) #eltchat

reditho

11:20 PM

@Marisa_C  yes definitely. recording is a great aid and IT tools help with visual memory that is often lacking in dyslexics #eltchat

rliberni

11:20 PM

RT @shaznosel: @kalinagoenglish  #eltchat absolutely - think Einstein!

vickyloras

11:20 PM

RT @Marisa_C: How can Web 2.0 tools help and support learners with diagnosed dyslexia? E.g do you think voice tools could help with homework? #ELtchat

rliberni

11:20 PM

@paulrwood  I'm sure there will be lots of chats specifically for her area of expertise& its poss to lurk before taking the plunge! #eltchat

colorincolorado

11:20 PM

What are the different instructional programs used for #teaching #ELLs? http://t.co/JLEb8dbI #ESL #TESOL #ellchat #eltchat #edchat

Marisa_C

11:20 PM

How can Web 2.0 tools help and support learners with diagnosed dyslexia? E.g do you think voice tools could help with homework? #ELtchat

eflresource

11:20 PM

RT @shaznosel: @reditho  #eltchat  TPR is a definite winner for the dyslexic - with adult learners too?

rliberni

11:21 PM

RT @eflresource: Hello. I also know little about dyslexia. TES has good resources (adaptable from gen. ed.): bit.ly/tF27mq and bit.ly/sPSrob #EltChat

cerirhiannon

11:21 PM

RT @iury_ELT: #eltchat How do I know a Student is dyslexic? Sometimes even the parents don't know that about their child. > gd question

Marisa_C

11:21 PM

RT @iury_ELT: #eltchat How do I know a Student is dyslexic? Sometimes even the parents don't know that about their child. #ELTchat

rliberni

11:21 PM

RT @reditho: As a dyslexic myself, the most important thing I think is wrkn w/ multiple senses & breaking things in small steps  #eltchat

rliberni

11:21 PM

Lots of creative people also dyslexic - artists especially #eltchat

iury_ELT

11:21 PM

#eltchat How do I know a Student is dyslexic? Sometimes even the parents don't know that about their child.

vickyloras

11:21 PM

@Marisa_C I believe so - one of my sts in Greece wld record himself on his phone tho and it helped him learn a great deal #ELTchat

JoHart

11:21 PM

@kalinagoenglish Write/listen was bane of life til keyboards (some dysgraphia rather than dyslexia) also couldn't write & think! #ELTchat

JoHart

11:22 PM

RT @vickyloras: And sometimes the parents do not want to accept that their chid is dyslexic,which makes it difficult #ELTchat

rliberni

11:22 PM

RT @Wiktor_K: @kalinagoenglish Is there sth you do during self-study that you'd recommend? #eltchat gr8 question!

shaznosel

11:22 PM

@cerirhiannon  #eltchat I think guided writing as they may struggle with syntax/spelling - they dictate their writing to u!

kalinagoenglish

11:22 PM

RT @rliberni: RT @shaznosel: @kalinagoenglish  #eltchat absolutely - think Einstein!  >>& Steve Jobs, Alexander Bell, Leonardo da Vinci

pysproblem81

11:22 PM

#eltchat - the workshop I went to suggested that typical inclusive Lang learn activities are good for learners with #SpLDs

vickyloras

11:22 PM

And sometimes the parents do not want to accept that their chid is dyslexic,which makes it difficult #ELTchat

SueAnnan

11:22 PM

Sometimes the powers that be will not diagnose Dslxia becaues it costs money to treat #ELTchat

eflresource

11:22 PM

Whoops - @vickyloras Yes, I had a dyslexic student who did that; seemed to help him a lot. #EltChat

JoHart

11:22 PM

RT @SueAnnan: RT @shaznosel: @reditho  #eltchat Agree - multpple sensory learning is the way to go - TPR is a definite winner for the dyslexic

rliberni

11:22 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat solutions have to be very individual - often we blanket label "dyslexia" when cld be other eg dysgraphia, clumsy child syndrome

reditho

11:22 PM

@iury_ELT there are some common signs (poor spelling, reading, confusing b and d, having problems organizing your study , etc)  #eltchat

rliberni

11:22 PM

RT @kalinagoenglish: As dyslexic learner - another thing that's really hard are activities which require listening and writing at the same time #eltchat

vickyloras

11:22 PM

@Marisa_C And I realised that he cld learn this way bc when I explained sth,he often closed his eyes and only listened #ELTchat

pacogascon

11:22 PM

@vickyloras Hi Vicky, just lurking in and out this evening... #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:23 PM

@antoniaclare HI Antonia welcome  #eltchat

rliberni

11:23 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: RT @kalinagoenglish: So, no 2 dictogloss types of activities #eltchat > but OK if the writing comes AFTER the listening?

antoniaclare

11:23 PM

hi everyone - for the next 40 mins my tweets will be dedicated to #eltchat talking about dyslexia

vickyloras

11:23 PM

@eflresource Hi Simon! It helps them a lot,doesnΒ΄t it? #ELTchat

JoHart

11:23 PM

RT @SueAnnan: Sometimes the powers that be will not diagnose Dslxia becaues it costs money to treat #ELTchat

reditho

11:23 PM

RT @shaznosel: @cerirhiannon  #eltchat I think guided writing as they may struggle with syntax/spelling - they dictate their writing to u!

rliberni

11:23 PM

RT @kalinagoenglish: So, no 2 dictogloss types of activities #eltchat

reditho

11:23 PM

@iury_ELT but the best is to have students tested and referred to a specialist.  #eltchat

shaznosel

11:24 PM

@reditho  #eltchat Great if available - any realia helps acquistion

Marisa_C

11:24 PM

RT @reditho: I have always found cloze activities work well if you have dyslexia  #eltchat

reditho

11:24 PM

I have always found cloze activities work well if you have dyslexia  #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:24 PM

One of my most brilliant ELT students and later trainee teacher is dyslexic - he is a young genius! #ELTchat

rliberni

11:24 PM

RT @shaznosel: @reditho  #eltchat Agree - multpple sensory learning is the way to go - TPR is a definite winner for the dyslexic

EvridikiDakos

11:24 PM

RT @abfromz: @ShellTerrell Shelly,I'm sure you should be there:TED is looking 4 the 10 best teachers in the world http://t.co/ygIGDuQ7 #tesolfr #eltchat

rliberni

11:24 PM

@kalinagoenglish  so how do ppl cope with listening tests usually write & listen? #eltchat

rliberni

11:25 PM

RT @reditho: @Marisa_C  yes definitely. recording is a great aid and IT tools help with visual memory that is often lacking in dyslexics #eltchat

kalinagoenglish

11:25 PM

GoodQ @cerirhiannon: @iury_ELT: #eltchat How do I know a ss dyslexic? No.s written out-of-order / spelling-probs under stress-

Marisa_C

11:25 PM

Allow dyslexic students to type up homework and use spellcheck function #ELTchat

rliberni

11:25 PM

RT @Marisa_C: How can Web 2.0 tools help and support learners with diagnosed dyslexia? E.g do you think voice tools could help with homework? #ELtchat

SueAnnan

11:25 PM

RT @cybraryman1: My Dyslexia Page: http://t.co/TYmHLpLu  #eltchat #ld #spedchat

reditho

11:25 PM

@antoniaclare Hi antonia we're just starting  #eltchat

rliberni

11:25 PM

RT @reditho: It is difficult to organize so graphic organizers  #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:25 PM

The best trainee on my last course was dyslexic. #ELTchat

cybraryman1

11:25 PM

My Dyslexia Page: http://t.co/uNqdCxxr  #eltchat #ld #spedchat

vickyloras

11:25 PM

The specialist we worked with also told us to do piece-by-piece learning,e.g. matching, puzzles #ELTchat

antoniaclare

11:25 PM

#eltchat sorry to have missed beginning, but a lot of what we do in ELT very helpful for dyslexics

shaznosel

11:26 PM

@Marisa_C  #eltchat yes cloze activities if the words needed are written in a  box to guide the student - spelling wise..depends on ss

cerirhiannon

11:26 PM

RT @kalinagoenglish: @marisa_c:  @iury_ELT: #eltchat How do I know a Student is dyslexic?  -bright in general coursework, fails exams

kalinagoenglish

11:26 PM

@marisa_c:  @iury_ELT: #eltchat How do I know a Student is dyslexic?  -bright in general coursework, fails exams

bevevans22

11:26 PM

@rliberni Lots of actors and sports people too. #eltchat

rliberni

11:26 PM

RT @iury_ELT: #eltchat How do I know a Student is dyslexic? Sometimes even the parents don't know that about their child.

eflresource

11:26 PM

@vickyloras Yup - I'm wondering if progs like Brainshark (http://t.co/Ga5pnCAJ) & Sketchcast (http://t.co/BeDD3EDB) wld also help. #ELTChat

rliberni

11:26 PM

RT @vickyloras: @Marisa_C I believe so - one of my sts in Greece wld record himself on his phone tho and it helped him learn a great deal #ELTchat

antoniaclare

11:26 PM

@Marisa_C My son is dyslexic too (also a genius! ;)) #eltchat

vickyloras

11:26 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Allow dyslexic students to type up homework and use spellcheck function #ELTchat

reditho

11:26 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Allow dyslexic students to type up homework and use spellcheck function #ELTchat - yes  and allow a bit more of time!

reditho

11:27 PM

RT @antoniaclare: @vickyloras lots of repetition, using different modes (visual / auditory etc.) #eltchat

rliberni

11:27 PM

RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat - the workshop I went to suggested that typical inclusive Lang learn activities are good for learners with #SpLDs

antoniaclare

11:27 PM

@vickyloras lots of repetition, using different modes (visual / auditory etc.) #eltchat

vickyloras

11:27 PM

RT @Marisa_C: One of my most brilliant ELT students and later trainee teacher is dyslexic - he is a young genius! #ELTchat

kalinagoenglish

11:27 PM

RT @sueannan: RT @cybraryman1: My Dyslexia Page: http://t.co/PEWBL7Fs  #eltchat #ld #spedchat

reditho

11:27 PM

Has anyone used synthetic phonics w/ dyslexic students? My nice is also dyslexic & she reads English gdthx 2 her teacher using that #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:27 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Sharing a dyslexia checklist which I often give to my trainees http://t.co/kMEJlkoe #eltchat #dyslexia

vickyloras

11:27 PM

RT @eflresource: @vickyloras Yup - I'm wondering if progs like Brainshark (http://t.co/Ga5pnCAJ) & Sketchcast (http://t.co/BeDD3EDB) wld also help. #ELTChat

kalinagoenglish

11:27 PM

RT @marisa_c: Allow dyslexic students to type up homework and use spellcheck function #ELTchat

rliberni

11:27 PM

RT @reditho: @iury_ELT there are some common signs (poor spelling, reading, confusing b and d, having problems organizing your study , etc)  #eltchat

eflresource

11:27 PM

RT @kalinagoenglish: #eltchat How do I know a Student is dyslexic?  & What to do if you suspect a S is, but not diagnosed?

rliberni

11:27 PM

RT @vickyloras: @Marisa_C And I realised that he cld learn this way bc when I explained sth,he often closed his eyes and only listened #ELTchat

Marisa_C

11:27 PM

@antoniaclare not surprised! this student could run rings around all his adult classmates at the age of 15!  #eltchat

cerirhiannon

11:27 PM

RT @kalinagoenglish: @marisa_c:  @iury_ELT: #eltchat  -bright in general coursework, fails exams > stress a major factor too I think

reditho

11:28 PM

RT @antoniaclare: @eflresource they tend to respond very well to video #eltchat - no they're nightmare for us xD

acecili5

11:28 PM

RT @cybraryman1: My Dyslexia Page: http://t.co/uNqdCxxr  #eltchat #ld #spedchat

vgridley

11:28 PM

#eltchat great braintraining activity speed stacking http://t.co/PHcgowQr #vicpln #clrp11 #educhat

pysproblem81

11:28 PM

#eltchat @eflresource @kalinagoenglish www.eltwell.co.uk provide an assessment for multilingual learners (qualitative not quantitative)

antoniaclare

11:28 PM

@eflresource they tend to respond very well to video #eltchat

shaznosel

11:28 PM

@kalinagoenglish Listening and responding is one of the great benefits of TPR.. #ELTchat

reditho

11:28 PM

RT @antoniaclare: @vickyloras lots of repetition, using different modes (visual / auditory etc.) #eltchat .

vickyloras

11:28 PM

RT @antoniaclare: @vickyloras lots of repetition, using different modes (visual / auditory etc.) #eltchat

rliberni

11:28 PM

RT @shaznosel: @cerirhiannon  #eltchat I think guided writing as they may struggle with syntax/spelling - they dictate their writing to u!

rliberni

11:29 PM

RT @antoniaclare: #eltchat sorry to have missed beginning, but a lot of what we do in ELT very helpful for dyslexics

JoHart

11:29 PM

#ELTchat - don't force handwriting on people, having illegible hwr as well as poor spelling characteristic of some dyslexia/dysgraphia

rliberni

11:29 PM

RT @shaznosel: @reditho  #eltchat Great if available - any realia helps acquistion

reditho

11:29 PM

RT @sergio_lins: Do you think spelling bee games helps sts with dyslexia? #ELTchat not really. I found them frustrating.

sergio_lins

11:29 PM

Do you think spelling bee games help st with dyslexia? #ELTchat

Wiktor_K

11:29 PM

I'm reading all your advice & it dawns on me:my ss (Saudi Arabia) would benefit from these, as they learn 2 read/write from scratch #eltchat

TES_SEN

11:29 PM

Lots of support for managing dyslexia in the classroom on the TES - http://t.co/burG6RDP #eltchat

iury_ELT

11:29 PM

@kalinagoenglish @reditho #eltchat Good to know that!

SueAnnan

11:30 PM

@cerirhiannon  that would be cruel #eltchat

antoniaclare

11:30 PM

@sergio_lins depends how competitive - they may need easier words, or fewer of them, otherwise unfair #eltchat

reditho

11:30 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: don't ask dyslexic students to sight read aloud  #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:30 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: don't ask dyslexic students to sight read aloud  #eltchat > agree!

reditho

11:30 PM

@Wiktor_K:  I guess it's even worse for learners unfamiliar with roman script #eltchat

rliberni

11:30 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Allow dyslexic students to type up homework and use spellcheck function #ELTchat

cerirhiannon

11:30 PM

don't ask dyslexic students to sight read aloud  #eltchat

kalinagoenglish

11:30 PM

RT @rliberni: @kalinagoenglish  so how do ppl cope w/ listening tests? #eltchat  must be given extra time- that activity makes eyes! swim.

rliberni

11:30 PM

RT @vickyloras: The specialist we worked with also told us to do piece-by-piece learning,e.g. matching, puzzles #ELTchat

antoniaclare

11:30 PM

@reditho Yes, do lots of work with phonics - flash cards are good, also games like Nessy http://t.co/diMOXb0s #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:30 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat - don't force handwriting, having illegible hwr as well as poor spelling characteristic of some dyslexia/dysgraphia

eflresource

11:30 PM

@pysproblem81 Looks good - thanks! Do you know who did prog? i.e., is it reputable? :-) #eltchat

rliberni

11:30 PM

RT @cybraryman1: My Dyslexia Page: http://t.co/uNqdCxxr  #eltchat #ld #spedchat

reditho

11:31 PM

@cerirhiannon agree. & esp not in public. However, wishpering as U read helps sum dyslexics a lot. (doing the movements) #eltchat

rliberni

11:31 PM

RT @SueAnnan: RT @Marisa_C: Sharing a dyslexia checklist which I often give to my trainees http://t.co/kMEJlkoe #eltchat #dyslexia

cerirhiannon

11:31 PM

RT @SueAnnan: @cerirhiannon  that would be cruel #eltchat > it most certainly is! in Spain sight reading aloud is a valued skill :(

kalinagoenglish

11:31 PM

RT @reditho: RT @sergio_lins: Do you think spelling bee games helps sts with dyslexia? #ELTchat not really. I found them frustrating.

rliberni

11:31 PM

RT @eflresource: RT @kalinagoenglish: #eltchat How do I know a Student is dyslexic?  & What to do if you suspect a S is, but not diagnosed?

shaznosel

11:31 PM

#ELTchat How do you cope with  jealousy from other SS in class? We have dictation in Greece(ahg) and I give a generous mark to my dys.SS !

vickyloras

11:31 PM

RT @cybraryman1: My Dyslexia Page: http://t.co/uNqdCxxr  #eltchat #ld #spedchat

Marisa_C

11:32 PM

But can't remember what she said about why or how this helps :-( #ELTchat

reditho

11:32 PM

RT @Marisa_C: I remember an expert in a talk attended yrs ago saying "hold  flash cards with writing high up so st has to look up to read" #ELTchat

rliberni

11:32 PM

RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat @eflresource @kalinagoenglish www.eltwell.co.uk provide an assessment for multilingual learners (qualitative not quantitative)

vickyloras

11:32 PM

RT @TES_SEN: Lots of support for managing dyslexia in the classroom on the TES - http://t.co/burG6RDP #eltchat

rliberni

11:32 PM

RT @antoniaclare: @eflresource they tend to respond very well to video #eltchat

eflresource

11:32 PM

RT @cybraryman1: My Dyslexia Page: http://t.co/QqBUQUNT  #eltchat #ld #spedchat Oh that's great! Thanks!

Marisa_C

11:32 PM

I remember an expert in a talk attended yrs ago saying "hold  flash cards with writing high up so st has to look up to read" #ELTchat

Wiktor_K

11:32 PM

@reditho Yes,but I'm guessing what works 4 dyslexia would help them master alphabet faster #eltchat Great stuff!

cerirhiannon

11:32 PM

RT @reditho: wishpering as U read helps sum dyslexics a lot. (doing the movements) #eltchat > and singing too - or dancing to the words!

rliberni

11:32 PM

RT @antoniaclare: @vickyloras lots of repetition, using different modes (visual / auditory etc.) #eltchat

vgridley

11:32 PM

Awesome Positive Education Speed Stacking http://t.co/7FSv8pU1 #eltchat #edchat #classblogs #comments4kids

antoniaclare

11:33 PM

@Marisa_C  I think looking up helps you to visualise the word #eltchat

rliberni

11:33 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat - don't force handwriting on people, having illegible hwr as well as poor spelling characteristic of some dyslexia/dysgraphia

hartle

11:33 PM

#eltchat sorry, just lurking this evening altho all new & interesting :-)

cioccas

11:33 PM

I'm just lurking on #ELTchat today, but learning a lot about working with ESL/EFL students with dyslexia

shaznosel

11:33 PM

@JoHart  #ELTchat Good point - is it dyslexia/dysgraphia..plus every learning difference has it s own result

rliberni

11:33 PM

RT @TES_SEN: Lots of support for managing dyslexia in the classroom on the TES - http://t.co/burG6RDP #eltchat

SENse_ed

11:34 PM

RT @TES_SEN: Lots of support for managing dyslexia in the classroom on the TES - http://t.co/burG6RDP #eltchat

rliberni

11:34 PM

RT @reditho: @Wiktor_K:  I guess it's even worse for learners unfamiliar with roman script #eltchat

reditho

11:34 PM

@kalinagoenglish I sometimes know the spellings but find it difficult to remember them and write ithem jumpled.  #eltchat

kalinagoenglish

11:34 PM

RT @rliberni: RT @TES_SEN: Lots of support for managing dyslexia in the classroom on the TES - http://t.co/ox1vUeYi #eltchat

antoniaclare

11:34 PM

@reditho I'm interested - you don't respond well to video - surprised #eltchat

rliberni

11:34 PM

RT @antoniaclare: @reditho Yes, do lots of work with phonics - flash cards are good, also games like Nessy http://t.co/diMOXb0s #eltchat

eflresource

11:34 PM

RT @TES_SEN: Lots of support for managing dyslexia in the classroom on the TES - http://t.co/qRUVflxA #eltchat Yup!

kalinagoenglish

11:34 PM

For me, u 2? > @reditho dyslexics often know how 2 spell, there's just disconnect btw hands + eyes + brain.  #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:34 PM

RT @antoniaclare: @Marisa_C  I think looking up helps you to visualise the word #eltchat > sounds good to me :-)

reditho

11:34 PM

@Marisa_C  No idea jaja it's interesting though because my dyslexia tutor used to post things on the ceiling..  and made us lay #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:35 PM

RT @ljp2010: #ELTchat @Marisa_C Related in some way to NLP? > I think you are right - the session did have some NLP elements Thx for jog

antoniaclare

11:35 PM

@reditho My son learns very well from video, in fact anything very visual #eltchat

pysproblem81

11:35 PM

@eflresource it's someone who has a background in both ESOL and #dyslexia teaching - all the details are on her website... #eltchat

iury_ELT

11:35 PM

#eltchat To foster the S development, Dyslexia in the classroom is a disturb to be treated by 3: a specialist, the parents and the teacher.

Marisa_C

11:35 PM

@reditho you seem to be doing all right here - do you have more probs with handwriting? #eltchat

TES_SEN

11:35 PM

@cerirwilliams is a great person to follow if you're looking for ideas linked to pupils with dyslexia. #eltchat

web20education

11:35 PM

#channelme surf web with friends,receive livefeedback from #pln  http://t.co/SHtY1gK4 #edtech20 #edchat #globaled11 #e2conf #eltchat #w3conf

ljp2010

11:35 PM

#ELTchat @Marisa_C Related in some way to NLP?

reditho

11:36 PM

RT @Marisa_C: twittdeck has a spellchecker that's why I take so long  ;)  #eltchat

rliberni

11:36 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: RT @reditho: wishpering as U read helps sum dyslexics a lot. (doing the movements) #eltchat > and singing too - or dancing to the words!

cerirhiannon

11:36 PM

RT @mnjorgensen: #eltchat Associating poor handwriting with poor ideas can encourage many students to have a low opinion of what they write.

mnjorgensen

11:36 PM

#eltchat Associating poor handwriting with poor ideas can encourage many students to have a low opinion of what they write.

JoHart

11:36 PM

#ELTchat - sorry wld love to stay gr8 discussn - but have to get breakfast & go to work:(

eflresource

11:36 PM

@pysproblem81 Grand - thanks! #eltchat

rliberni

11:36 PM

RT @shaznosel: #ELTchat How do you cope with  jealousy from other SS in class? We have dictation in Greece(ahg) and I give a generous mark to my dys.SS !

rliberni

11:37 PM

RT @antoniaclare: @Marisa_C  I think looking up helps you to visualise the word #eltchat

reditho

11:37 PM

@eflresource Yes it's easier to type. #eltchat

rliberni

11:37 PM

RT @Marisa_C: I remember an expert in a talk attended yrs ago saying "hold  flash cards with writing high up so st has to look up to read" #ELTchat

Marisa_C

11:37 PM

@reditho te he he - good one - checks out with what we ve been saying abt spellcheckers! :-)  #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:37 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: rt @harrisonmike My post-plan today http://t.co/2tlg4WEA #eltchat

reditho

11:37 PM

RT @mnjorgensen: #eltchat Associating poor handwriting with poor ideas can encourage many students to have a low opinion of what they write.

hartle

11:37 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat - sorry wld love to stay gr8 discussn - but have to get breakfast & go to work:( Have a nice day :-)

shaznosel

11:37 PM

@iury_ELT  #eltchat true! Or the student says he is  dyslexic because he  hasn't revised! Dyslexics - prob with left/right/time/clumsy..

eflresource

11:37 PM

@mnjorgensen I wonder - any idea if it's easier for dyslexics to type than to write? #eltchat

kalinagoenglish

11:38 PM

RT @antoniaclare:  Me2.. My son learns ...anything very visual #eltchat  I often make something I'm reading visual -diagrams etc

eflresource

11:38 PM

@reditho Good to know - thanks! #eltchat

cerirhiannon

11:38 PM

RT @reditho: @eflresource Yes it's easier to type. #eltchat > because ud don't have to form the letters?

mnjorgensen

11:38 PM

@eflresource That's certainly been my personal experience #eltchat

rliberni

11:39 PM

RT @pysproblem81: @eflresource it's someone who has a background in both ESOL and #dyslexia teaching - all the details are on her website... #eltchat

antoniaclare

11:39 PM

@kalinagoenglish Yes, colour coding useful, as is coloured background to words on card #eltchat

reditho

11:39 PM

@cerirhiannon That's y using a box of rice, sand , plasticine or sellotape 2 form words is oftn part of training #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:39 PM

I remember one workshop on dyslexia that a colleague ran at my school and we had my dyslexic genius come in & talk about his issues #ELTchat

reditho

11:39 PM

@cerirhiannon exactly sometimes that's the most difficult part.  #eltchat

cioccas

11:39 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat - sorry wld love to stay gr8 discussn - but have to get breakfast & go to work:( < Thanks for your contributions Jo!

pysproblem81

11:39 PM

RT @TES_SEN: @cerirwilliams is a great person to follow if you're looking for ideas linked to pupils with dyslexia. #eltchat

web20education

11:40 PM

Follow live #W3Conf Practical Standards 4 Web Professionals #htm5 #semanticweb #globaled11 #edtech20 http://t.co/aEtjOQtF #edchat #eltchat

vickyloras

11:40 PM

RT @antoniaclare: RT @Marisa_C: It might be a good idea to bring in someone who IS dyslexic but doing well as a 'visiting expert' to your class #eltchat >yes

antoniaclare

11:40 PM

RT @Marisa_C: It might be a good idea to bring in someone who IS dyslexic but doing well as a 'visiting expert' to your class #eltchat >yes

reditho

11:40 PM

RT @Marisa_C: It might be a good idea to bring in someone who IS dyslexic but doing well as a 'visiting expert' to your class #eltchat ,

kalinagoenglish

11:40 PM

@eflresource much easier! Dyslexics often hold pen/pencil wrong (my father taught me how to correct this) but I prefer the computer #eltchat

cerirhiannon

11:40 PM

RT @reditho: @cerirhiannon using a box of rice, sand , plasticine or sellotape 2 form words is oftn part of training #eltchat > intrsting!

vickyloras

11:40 PM

RT @antoniaclare: @reditho Yes, do lots of work with phonics - flash cards are good, also games like Nessy http://t.co/diMOXb0s #eltchat

shaznosel

11:40 PM

@SueAnnan  #ELTchat or in greece it has a social stigma..parents do not want o admit it.

Marisa_C

11:40 PM

It might be a good idea to bring in someone who IS dyslexic but doing well as a 'visiting expert' to your class #eltchat

eflresource

11:41 PM

Stannard's links to tools for typing/speaking rather than writing #eltchat

reditho

11:41 PM

Color coding for grammar works great. (blue for tenses, green for articles, etc)  #eltchat but you have to be consistent

eflresource

11:41 PM

Maybe some useful progs to use w/ dyslexic students on Russell Stannard's site, then: bit.ly/tHjjDz (see "tools to get Ss talking") #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:41 PM

@shaznosel  that's difficult! #ELTchat

pjgallantry

11:42 PM

Paul's ELT Journal: does the Power Law Distribution affect classroom exchanges? http://t.co/Orj8H68P #elt #efl #esl #eltchat

kalinagoenglish

11:42 PM

gr8 idea @marisa_c: bring in dyslexic 2 class #eltchat (It gets so annoying when teachers think dyslexics r somehow less intelligent)

rliberni

11:42 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat - sorry wld love to stay gr8 discussn - but have to get breakfast & go to work:( have a great day here off to bed soon

shaznosel

11:42 PM

@reditho  #eltchat #ELTchat also a good site is dyslexia the gift ...

eflresource

11:42 PM

@reditho I guess Cuisinaire rods could work well too? #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:42 PM

RT @reditho: Color coding for grammar works great. (blue for tenses, green for articles, etc)  #eltchat but you have to be consistent

cerirhiannon

11:42 PM

RT @reditho: Color coding for grammar works great. (blue for tenses, green for articles, etc)  #eltchat but you have to be consistent

reditho

11:42 PM

RT @eflresource: Maybe some useful progs to use w/ dyslexic students on Russell Stannard's site, then: bit.ly/tHjjDz (see "tools to get Ss talking") #eltchat

eflresource

11:42 PM

RT @reditho: Color coding for grammar works great. (blue for tenses, green for articles, etc)  #eltchat Sounds a great idea - thanks!

Redsra

11:42 PM

RT @TES_SEN: Lots of support for managing dyslexia in the classroom on the TES - http://t.co/burG6RDP #eltchat

reditho

11:43 PM

RT @hartle: #eltchat how wd U do all ths w/ large grps & mixed abilities? - gr8 question. Peer work & lots of individual tutorials.

antoniaclare

11:43 PM

better than b+w text #eltchat

cerirhiannon

11:43 PM

RT @hartle: #eltchat how wd you do all this with large grps and mixed abilities? > make allowances, give extra time where poss, be aware?

rliberni

11:43 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: RT @reditho: @eflresource Yes it's easier to type. #eltchat > because ud don't have to form the letters?

antoniaclare

11:43 PM

games and apps that make learning fun and visual tend to work well #eltchat

reditho

11:43 PM

@eflresource I read about rods in a methodology book (silent way?) and I suppose so. Don't have experience with that though.  #eltchat

hartle

11:43 PM

#eltchat how wd you do all this with large grps and mixed abilities?

iury_ELT

11:43 PM

RT @eflresource: RT @reditho: Color coding for grammar works great. (blue for tenses, green for articles, etc)  #eltchat Sounds a great idea - thanks!

ljp2010

11:44 PM

#ELTchat @reditho  Read somewhere to pair the st with a medium ability st .

cerirhiannon

11:44 PM

have read that big picture learning helps too - seeing how things fit together in the big picture not just looking at details #eltchat

kalinagoenglish

11:44 PM

RT @antoniaclare: games and apps that make learning fun and visual tend to work well #eltchat

reditho

11:44 PM

RT @antoniaclare: games and apps that make learning fun and visual tend to work well #eltchat yes and using things like glogster ;)

SueAnnan

11:44 PM

RT @antoniaclare: better than b+w text #eltchat Yes the response4 to colour is amazing

rliberni

11:44 PM

RT @Marisa_C: It might be a good idea to bring in someone who IS dyslexic but doing well as a 'visiting expert' to your class #eltchat

rliberni

11:45 PM

RT @eflresource: @reditho I guess Cuisinaire rods could work well too? #eltchat

shaznosel

11:45 PM

@cerirhiannon  #eltchat Exactly - here is where the problem begins- jealousy  rears its ugly head esp with YLs!

reditho

11:45 PM

@antoniaclare definitely . dyslexics tend to excel in sports and / or art.  #eltchat

hartle

11:45 PM

#eltchat  peer work good for other problems too

eflresource

11:45 PM

@reditho Yes, linked w/silent way, tho v. flexible! Good for getting Ss to talk - see http://t.co/rcY0SZpv and http://t.co/teC5oTmt #eltchat

rliberni

11:45 PM

RT @reditho: Color coding for grammar works great. (blue for tenses, green for articles, etc)  #eltchat but you have to be consistent

kalinagoenglish

11:45 PM

EXCELLENT -yes! @cerirhiannon:  big picture learning helps too - seeing how things fit 2gether not just looking at details #eltchat

rliberni

11:45 PM

RT @eflresource: Maybe some useful progs to use w/ dyslexic students on Russell Stannard's site, then: bit.ly/tHjjDz (see "tools to get Ss talking") #eltchat

antoniaclare

11:45 PM

I think it's nice to give sts a chance to show off things they ARE good at too - do presentation talking about their sport,hobby.. #eltchat

vickyloras

11:46 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: have read that big picture learning helps too - seeing how things fit together in the big picture not just looking at details #eltchat

eflresource

11:46 PM

Also, what about screen colours for computer lab work? I heard black on white (not white on black) easier for dyslexics to read? #eltchat

vickyloras

11:46 PM

RT @SueAnnan: RT @antoniaclare: better than b+w text #eltchat Yes the response4 to colour is amazing

cerirhiannon

11:46 PM

RT @SueAnnan: http://t.co/4yF9vKwx this is the dyslexia teacher website. It contains useful resources and articles #ELTchat > gr8 link

reditho

11:46 PM

RT @SueAnnan: http://t.co/okRLjFSg this is the dyslexia teacher website. It contains useful resources and articles #ELTchat

hartle

11:46 PM

#eltchat yhnx for chat everyone. Afraid bed is calling now. CU next week :-)

kalinagoenglish

11:46 PM

RT @rliberni: RT @eflresource: @reditho I guess Cuisinaire rods could work well too? #eltchat >> I definitely don't like them.

SueAnnan

11:46 PM

http://t.co/ppTYNpz2 this is the dyslexia teacher website. It contains useful resources and articles #ELTchat

pysproblem81

11:46 PM

#eltchat @eflresource  these were specifically recommended in the workshop I went to...

antoniaclare

11:46 PM

RT @reditho: @antoniaclare definitely . dyslexics tend to excel in sports and / or art.  #eltchat

reditho

11:47 PM

@eflresource: I hrd black on white (not white on black) easier 4 dyslexics 2 read? #eltchat < easier for everyone not just dyslexics.

vickyloras

11:47 PM

RT @SueAnnan: http://t.co/ppTYNpz2 this is the dyslexia teacher website. It contains useful resources and articles #ELTchat

shaznosel

11:47 PM

@eflresource  #eltchat other approaches definitely aid the dyslexic leaner - but how to fit it into our rigid timetables/CBs is the problem.

rliberni

11:47 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: have read that big picture learning helps too - seeing how things fit together in the big picture not just looking at details #eltchat

rliberni

11:47 PM

RT @antoniaclare: games and apps that make learning fun and visual tend to work well #eltchat

eflresource

11:47 PM

@pysproblem81 That's good to know, too! Thank you! #eltchat

rliberni

11:47 PM

@reditho  wow slient way! I trained with some of that loved using the rods! #eltchat

vickyloras

11:47 PM

RT @antoniaclare: I think it's nice to give sts a chance to show off things they ARE good at too - do presentation talking about their sport,hobby.. #eltchat

eflresource

11:48 PM

@reditho Not for me! Astygmatic and white text has noticeable "shine"! #eltchat

cerirhiannon

11:48 PM

RT @antoniaclare: @reditho @ljp2010 My son likes to work on his own so he can concentrate, easily distracted and wants to go at his pace #eltchat

iury_ELT

11:48 PM

RT @SueAnnan: http://t.co/ppTYNpz2 this is the dyslexia teacher website. It contains useful resources and articles #ELTchat

kalinagoenglish

11:48 PM

@eflresource I like darkgrey background e.g. Hootsuite.  Too much white hurts eyes (for me anyway) #eltchat

antoniaclare

11:48 PM

@reditho @ljp2010 My son likes to work on his own so he can concentrate, easily distracted and wants to go at his pace #eltchat

eflresource

11:48 PM

@shaznosel Sadly, yes! #eltchat

rliberni

11:49 PM

RT @eflresource: Also, what about screen colours for computer lab work? I heard black on white (not white on black) easier for dyslexics to read? #eltchat

kalinagoenglish

11:49 PM

RT @cerirhiannon @SueAnnan: http://t.co/oWtwAzwm dyslexia teacher website. It contains useful resources and articles #ELTchat > gr8 link

rliberni

11:49 PM

RT @SueAnnan: http://t.co/ppTYNpz2 this is the dyslexia teacher website. It contains useful resources and articles #ELTchat

rliberni

11:50 PM

RT @kalinagoenglish: @eflresource I like darkgrey background e.g. Hootsuite.  Too much white hurts eyes (for me anyway) #eltchat

cerirhiannon

11:50 PM

@reditho  never use red ;)  #eltchat  - tend to prefer discursive correction

Marisa_C

11:50 PM

RT @reditho: What about correction? how do you guys go when correcting students work? I hated getting a lot of red in my notes  #eltchat

reditho

11:50 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Article  - web page has disappeared so pdfed it "You can lead a horse to water" http://t.co/Rb4EHcx8 #ELTchat

Marisa_C

11:50 PM

@kalinagoenglish Exactly! this boosts confidence  #eltchat

antoniaclare

11:50 PM

infor on dyslexia here too http://t.co/TpxlvHWx #eltchat

reditho

11:50 PM

What about correction? how do you guys go when correcting students work? I hated getting a lot of red in my notes  #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:50 PM

Article  - web page has disappeared so pdfed it "You can lead a horse to water" http://t.co/Rb4EHcx8 #ELTchat

reditho

11:51 PM

One of my teachers allowed me to highlight words I thought needed checking and then we just concentrated on that.  #eltchat

rliberni

11:51 PM

RT @Marisa_C: @reditho I would fo lighter on correction and heavier on jointly trying to work out a 'better way' of writing sth  #eltchat

antoniaclare

11:51 PM

@reditho I think it's important to look at content, point out what is good, but note areas that need sep work to focus on #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:51 PM

RT @antoniaclare: infor on dyslexia here too http://t.co/dznyc6Jn #eltchat

rliberni

11:51 PM

RT @antoniaclare: infor on dyslexia here too http://t.co/TpxlvHWx #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:51 PM

@reditho I would fo lighter on correction and heavier on jointly trying to work out a 'better way' of writing sth  #eltchat

rliberni

11:51 PM

RT @reditho: What about correction? how do you guys go when correcting students work? I hated getting a lot of red in my notes  #eltchat

resteve3

11:51 PM

RT @SueAnnan: http://t.co/ppTYNpz2 this is the dyslexia teacher website. It contains useful resources and articles #ELTchat

rliberni

11:51 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Article  - web page has disappeared so pdfed it "You can lead a horse to water" http://t.co/Rb4EHcx8 #ELTchat

kalinagoenglish

11:51 PM

RT @reditho: What about correction? how do you guys go when correcting students work? I hated getting a lot of red in my notes  #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:52 PM

@reditho I use a similar technique with all my writing students. #eltchat

shaznosel

11:52 PM

@antoniaclare  I  mark dictation if they know what the word means and I don't care abt spelling...same in writing + a  green pen! #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:52 PM

...for the same reason that having some brilliant dyslexics here makes this #ELTchat so much richer :-)

cerirhiannon

11:52 PM

RT @antoniaclare: @reditho look at content, point out what is good, note areas that need sep work to focus on #eltchat > gd 4 most Ss,no?

reditho

11:52 PM

@antoniaclare @Marisa_C  :) you're are my heros  #eltchat

SpNeedsParents

11:52 PM

RT @TES_SEN: Lots of support for managing dyslexia in the classroom on the TES - http://t.co/burG6RDP #eltchat

rliberni

11:52 PM

RT @reditho: One of my teachers allowed me to highlight words I thought needed checking and then we just concentrated on that.  #eltchat

antoniaclare

11:52 PM

RT @reditho: One of my teachers allowed me to highlight words I thought needed checking and then we just concentrated on that. #eltchat Nice

kalinagoenglish

11:52 PM

RT @cerirhiannon: @reditho  never use red ;)  #eltchat  - tend to prefer discursive correction

rliberni

11:52 PM

RT @antoniaclare: @reditho I think it's important to look at content, point out what is good, but note areas that need sep work to focus on #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:53 PM

I think colour coded correction might work - or text highlighting on the pc - student can choose colors that make sense to him/her #Eltchat

cerirhiannon

11:53 PM

RT @rliberni: Lots of great links coming through -  this #eltchat should be a wonderful resource! > agree :)

kalinagoenglish

11:53 PM

gr8 strategy @reditho: 1 of my teachers allowed me 2 highlight words I thought needed checking  #eltchat

reditho

11:53 PM

RT @theteacherjames: @reditho I use a similar technique with all my writing students. #eltchat Have you used crocdocs with it?

rliberni

11:53 PM

Lots of great links coming through -  this #eltchat should be a wonderful resource!

eflresource

11:53 PM

@reditho Also think Slavin's ideas useful here: http://t.co/gK1nkci1 In correction, mark S's improvement, not supposed level norms. #eltchat

antoniaclare

11:53 PM

RT @reditho: @antoniaclare @Marisa_C  :) you're are my heros  #eltchat >Ahhh ;)

cerirhiannon

11:53 PM

RT @Marisa_C: ...for the same reason that having some brilliant dyslexics here makes this #ELTchat so much richer :-) > agree!

cerirhiannon

11:54 PM

I think a lot of what is being said about correcting writing works for all EFL students #eltchat

cerirhiannon

11:54 PM

RT @Marisa_C: colour coded correction - or text highlighting on the pc - st can choose colors that make sense to him/her #Eltchat > nice

eflresource

11:54 PM

RT @reditho: ...highlighted words I thought needed checking and then we just concentrated on that.  #eltchat Good idea!

rliberni

11:55 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Power of crowdsourcing knowledge! At start  I didn't think I knew much  ! But we stimulate one another sth wonderful! #ELTchat

reditho

11:55 PM

@shaznosel Sorry Sharon but I don't follow you.. not know much about linguistics yet :( #eltchat

cerirhiannon

11:55 PM

RT @reditho: @Marisa_C yes & using the screencasts way of gving feedback (i think russel's has a vid on it) or crocdocs seems lk a gr8 way #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:55 PM

Power of crowdsourcing knowledge! At start  I didn't think I knew much  ! But we stimulate one another sth wonderful! #ELTchat

rliberni

11:55 PM

RT @shaznosel: @eflresource  #eltchat don't forget Krashen too1 The 'Monitor model' - aptitude/attitude 1 Worth a thought here..!

iury_ELT

11:55 PM

@reditho Instead of marking the mistakes, what about highlighting the correct answers. So Ss will know that the unmarked is wrong. #eltchat

eflresource

11:55 PM

@shaznosel Yes, good point - thanks! #eltchat

AFTteach

11:55 PM

Common Signs of Dyslexia, from @ReadingRockets http://t.co/8KrfPhIE RT @iury_ELT How do I know a Student is dyslexic? #eltchat

reditho

11:55 PM

@Marisa_C yes & using the screencasts way of gving feedback (i think russel's has a vid on it) or crocdocs seems lk a gr8 way #eltchat

eflresource

11:55 PM

@cerirhiannon Yup. #eltchat

shaznosel

11:55 PM

@eflresource  #eltchat don't forget Krashen too1 The 'Monitor model' - aptitude/attitude 1 Worth a thought here..!

theteacherjames

11:55 PM

@reditho I use Google docs. Similar idea I think? #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:55 PM

@cerirhiannon  I agree #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:56 PM

@eflresource me too :-)  #eltchat

rliberni

11:56 PM

RT @Marisa_C: @reditho Screencasts would be great !!! Yes yes yes  #eltchat

rliberni

11:56 PM

RT @iury_ELT: @reditho Instead of marking the mistakes, what about highlighting the correct answers. So Ss will know that the unmarked is wrong. #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:56 PM

@reditho Screencasts would be great !!! Yes yes yes  #eltchat

shaznosel

11:56 PM

@iury_ELT  #eltchat BRILL IDEA! motivation is what they need..

eflresource

11:56 PM

@Marisa_C I love this  eltchat"! #eltchat

cerirhiannon

11:56 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Power of crowdsourcing knowledge! At start  I didn't think I knew much  ! But we stimulate one another sth wonderful! #ELTchat

reditho

11:57 PM

@eflresource thanks! #eltchat

shaznosel

11:57 PM

@reditho  #eltchat Don't worry - just a guy who wrote a lot of good stuff..as in life it is your attitude not what u can do!

theteacherjames

11:57 PM

@Marisa_C At the beginning I definitely didn't know much, but by lurking I've learned tonight. :-) #ELTchat

rliberni

11:57 PM

RT @eflresource: @reditho This is a good overview of Krashen: http://t.co/NTasommH #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:57 PM

@kalinagoenglish mwah #ELTchat

eflresource

11:57 PM

@reditho This is a good overview of Krashen: http://t.co/NTasommH #eltchat

kalinagoenglish

11:57 PM

RT @marisa_c: Power of crowdsourcing knowledge!  #ELTchat (I've missed these sessions muchly!) Thank you @rliberni @Marisa_C :D xxnight!

reditho

11:57 PM

@eflresource I'll track that krashen guy though hehe #Eltchat

reditho

11:58 PM

sorry I have to go to work. Covering the graveshift at the front desk. Thanks everyone! #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:59 PM

@reditho  wondered where you worked hehe #eltchat

rliberni

11:59 PM

RT @theteacherjames: @Marisa_C At the beginning I definitely didn't know much, but by lurking I've learned tonight. :-) #ELTchat me too!

reditho

11:59 PM

I meant graveyard shift jeje  #eltchat

cerirhiannon

11:59 PM

@reditho  been great talking to you :)  #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:59 PM

This is a really good collection of experience and knowledge for others to benefit from too #ELTchat

Marisa_C

11:59 PM

@reditho Cheers and thanks for joining  #eltchat

Marisa_C

12:00 AM

RT @eflresource: Also Ghotit looks like a helpful spellchecker for dyslexics: bit.ly/sv3IcZ #eltchat

rliberni

12:00 AM

Fantastic chat learned loads thanks to my super co-mod @Marisa_C :-) #eltchat

SueAnnan

12:00 AM

Thanks for a great session as always. Many thanks to all participants and moderators #ELTchat

eflresource

12:00 AM

Also Ghotit looks like a helpful spellchecker for dyslexics: bit.ly/sv3IcZ #eltchat

reditho

12:00 AM

@SueAnnan  I do accounts / revenue in a hotel but today I'm covering the reception because someone has the flu ;) #eltchat

iury_ELT

12:00 AM

@reditho Thank you for joining #eltchat

vickyloras

12:00 AM

RT @Marisa_C: Article  - web page has disappeared so pdfed it "You can lead a horse to water" http://t.co/Rb4EHcx8 #ELTchat

Marisa_C

12:00 AM

Last minute of this inspired #ELTchat with many thanks to all who shared their ideas - anyone volunteering to do summary pls? #ELTchat

cerirhiannon

12:00 AM

RT @rliberni: RT @theteacherjames: @Marisa_C At beg didn't know much, but by lurking I've learned tonight. :-) #ELTchat me too! > me three!

vickyloras

12:01 AM

RT @antoniaclare: infor on dyslexia here too http://t.co/TpxlvHWx #eltchat

cerirhiannon

12:01 AM

RT @rliberni: Fantastic chat learned loads thanks to my super co-mod @Marisa_C :-) #eltchat > thx to both of you,  gr8chat on so many levels

reditho

12:01 AM

@Marisa_C if no one volunteers I will. Bye! #eltchat

Marisa_C

12:01 AM

@rliberni Thanks for being there always Berni - making a screencast for you with this transcript  #eltchat

rliberni

12:01 AM

RT @Marisa_C: Last minute of this inspired #ELTchat with many thanks to all who shared their ideas - anyone volunteering to do summary pls? #ELTchat

antoniaclare

12:01 AM

RT @cerirhiannon: @reditho  been great talking to you :)  #eltchat

SueAnnan

12:01 AM

@reditho  have a nice evening #eltchat

theteacherjames

12:01 AM

@reditho Really enjoyed reading your tweets this evening :-) #eltchat

eflresource

12:01 AM

Damn - time already? :-) Thanks everyone - learnt a lot this eve! Simon #eltchat

rliberni

12:02 AM

@Marisa_C  thanks Marisa I'll do next week's!! #eltchat

iury_ELT

12:02 AM

This is my 1st #eltchat and it is so enriching. WOW! Thank you for this marvellous sharing of ideas!

reditho

12:02 AM

@theteacherjames Thanks james. I really have to go now. We have to talk about the pod one day ^^ #Eltchat

Marisa_C

12:02 AM

@reditho You are lovely to offer to do summary and a perfect person who contributed lots to the discussion - thanks  #eltchat

shaznosel

12:02 AM

@antoniaclare  #eltchat  my son too..he can not spell in English but his comprehension is perfect !

shaznosel

12:03 AM

#ELTchat Great chatting and welcome to all our new friends! Could have talked abt this one all night!

cerirhiannon

12:03 AM

that was an indulgence - but definitely worth while!  thanks to everyone :)  #eltchat

Marisa_C

12:03 AM

Transcript to chat will be up soon - making a screencast for you Berni @rliberni and Barbara and @reditho  will send to you too  #Eltchat

antoniaclare

12:03 AM

RT @shaznosel: @antoniaclare  #eltchat  my son too..he can not spell in English but his comprehension is perfect ! >Same here ;)

theteacherjames

12:03 AM

@reditho Don't worry, that conversation is coming... Have a good shift! #Eltchat

antoniaclare

12:04 AM

Thanks everyone, esp @reditho - great #eltchat

rliberni

12:04 AM

RT @Marisa_C: @reditho You are lovely to offer to do summary & a perfect person for yr input  in discussion - thanks  #eltchat  hear hear!

mnjorgensen

12:05 AM

@Marisa_C Was supposed 2b report writing this morning, but drawn to #eltchat - learnt a lot, many thanks! Will blog links shared later today

Marisa_C

12:05 AM

Remember to add your name to the #ELTchat Directory of educators pls  http://t.co/W9h4LMnq

shaznosel

12:05 AM

@antoniaclare  #eltchat Kinda weird when you can teach others but know your own child will never get it but hey have other qualities!

sandymillin

12:05 AM

This week's #infiniteeltideas = 'A free newspaper' How would you use it in your class? Post ideas here: http://t.co/hbfiGFu2 #eltchat #efl

mnjorgensen

12:06 AM

OK ...now I'm really going to get back to report writing. Headphones on. Coffee hot. Have a great day everyone :) #eltchat

Marisa_C

12:06 AM

@mnjorgensen Thanks ! Look forward to that  #eltchat

gemmateaches

12:07 AM

RT @antoniaclare: infor on dyslexia here too http://t.co/TpxlvHWx #eltchat

cerirhiannon

12:08 AM

RT @Marisa_C: Remember to add your name to the #ELTchat Directory of educators pls  http://t.co/MHALf9hj > gr8 idea, when did u start it up?

iury_ELT

12:08 AM

@Marisa_C I'm new here! Shall I add my name as well? #ELTchat

Marisa_C

12:09 AM

@iury_ELT Please do - but then you will have to be a regular :-D  #ELTchat

Marisa_C

12:11 AM

@cerirhiannon  he he he - a coupld of days ago  #ELTchat

iury_ELT

12:12 AM

@Marisa_C Perfect! When is the next #ELTchat?

Marisa_C

12:14 AM

RT @antoniaclare: What's it like being a dyslexic? video http://t.co/OIJurz2x #eltchat

antoniaclare

12:14 AM

What's it like being a dyslexic? video http://t.co/AVozOU3A #eltchat

Marisa_C

12:14 AM

@iury_ELT Next Wednesday!  Please have a look at the www.eltchat.com blog where we have great resources & announce chats #ELTchat

     

 

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