| username |
time |
status |
| Shaunwilden |
9:00 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Are you all ready for an #ELTchat on teaching teens? 'Ways t get teenage learners working together effectively in class?' |
| cerirhiannon |
9:01 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: Hope there are some YLers about not sure how much help I'll be here #eltchat > teaching older teens at the mo - mixed level |
| hartle |
9:01 PM |
#eltchat one book I liked a lot was Teaching Teenagers by Herbert Puchta http://t.co/s7N6fxl0 |
| Marisa_C |
9:01 PM |
For the next hour I will be tweeting for #ELTchat - on getting teent to collaborate effectively in class - Join the conversation |
| Shaunwilden |
9:01 PM |
Hope there are some YLers about not sure how much help I'll be here #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:02 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @hartle: #eltchat teens are tough to teach > but they can be great fun and really rewarding too |
| Marisa_C |
9:02 PM |
RT @hartle: #eltchat ready altho it's a tough one! > Everyone thinks teens are tough to teach - true of all nationalities? |
| Shaunwilden |
9:02 PM |
@cerirhiannon Ok all yours then :-) #eltchat |
| jankenb2 |
9:02 PM |
@Marisa_C @Shaunwilden @grahamstanley #eltchat Please post link to aplanet. I am not familiar w/it but with this type of interest I want 2B. |
| Marisa_C |
9:03 PM |
Aren't there any angelic, willing to collaborate teens out there? All surly and grumpy? #eltchat :-) |
| Shaunwilden |
9:03 PM |
@inglishteacher Gosg long time :-) #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:03 PM |
#eltchat a lot depends on class dynamics. Some groups really gd, motivated, others have 1 or 2 "bad" elements that spoil grp |
| inglishteacher |
9:03 PM |
Hi everyone on #eltchat, long time no see - great topic tonight |
| Shaunwilden |
9:03 PM |
@jankenb2 @Marisa_C @grahamstanley This is the facebook page you can find links there http://t.co/fsOrCOKq #eltchat |
| IHRoma |
9:03 PM |
ready for ELT chat, what's that? Teenagers? #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:04 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat I don't think it's the collaboration that's a problem, but focusing attention and motivation - for me, anyway |
| hartle |
9:04 PM |
RT @jankenb2: For the next hour I w/b tweeting w/friends in #eltchat on increasing persistence & motivating teen participation in class. Join us #lrnchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:04 PM |
#eltchat I don't think it's the collaboration that's a problem, but focusing attention and motivation - for me, anyway |
| AnnLoseva |
9:04 PM |
Hello all #ELTchat! Are 17-year-olds still teens? I teach 1st years at university |
| jankenb2 |
9:04 PM |
For the next hour I w/b tweeting w/friends in #eltchat on increasing persistence & motivating teen participation in class. Join us #lrnchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:04 PM |
@inglishteacher hey welcome hop on! #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:04 PM |
#eltchat teens one to one are angelic |
| ryantracey |
9:04 PM |
Add pizza - RT @Marisa_C @Shaunwilden tonight's #eltchat is 'Ways to get teenage learners working together effectively in class?' |
| hartle |
9:05 PM |
RT @DinaDobrou: Good evening everyone! #ELTchat HI Dina |
| AnnLoseva |
9:05 PM |
RT@cerirhiannon @Marisa_C @hartle: #eltchat teens are tough to teach > but they can be great fun and really rewarding too-very true |
| Marisa_C |
9:05 PM |
@DinaDobrou Hya there Dina! :-) #ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:05 PM |
@cerirhiannon Do you find them very unmotivated? #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:05 PM |
RT @AnnLoseva: Hello all #ELTchat! Are 17-year-olds still teens? I teach 1st years at university So young? my ist yrs are 19+ |
| DinaDobrou |
9:05 PM |
Good evening everyone! #ELTchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:06 PM |
RT @dalecoulter: Question of motivation or teenagers looking for the quickest route from A to B? #eltchat > yes, always wanting to finish! |
| Marisa_C |
9:06 PM |
@AnnLoseva 17-yr-old officially still teens I guess - but 1st yr uni prob is diff to school going teens #ELTchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:06 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: Do you find them very unmotivated? #eltchat > no, not globally, but task motivation, micro motivation can be a prob |
| AnnLoseva |
9:06 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Aren't there any angelic, willing to collaborate teens out there? All surly and grumpy? #eltchat :-) |
| DinaDobrou |
9:06 PM |
@hartle Hi Sharon! #ELTchat |
| dalecoulter |
9:06 PM |
Question of motivation or teenagers looking for the quickest route from A to B? #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:07 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: I haven't taught teens for a long time must confess but when I did they were fantastic - #eltchat - tho often their attention strayed true |
| cerirhiannon |
9:07 PM |
RT @hartle: #eltchat teens want to be treated like adults, taken seriously .. projects they can be proud > yes |
| hartle |
9:07 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @cerirhiannon Ah yes task motivation :-) #eltchat definitely |
| DinaDobrou |
9:07 PM |
@cerirhiannon @Shaunwilden I wouldn't call them unmotivated. Maybe, hard to motivate. #ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:07 PM |
@cerirhiannon Ah yes task motivation :-) #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:07 PM |
#eltchat teens want to be treated like adults, taken seriously, debates and meaningful discussions work well or projects they can be proud |
| reasons4 |
9:07 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @cerirhiannon Do you find them very unmotivated? #eltchat depends on the day of the week |
| jankenb2 |
9:07 PM |
#eltchat RE Teens: I found T's want 2 focus on immediate needs or the most current of issues. Once hooked then I can map onto larger issue. |
| SofCon2 |
9:08 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat I don't think it's the collaboration that's a problem, but focusing attention and motivation - for me, anyway |
| DinaDobrou |
9:08 PM |
@Shaunwilden Why can't we ever have the best of both worlds, I wonder.. #ELTchat |
| AnnLoseva |
9:08 PM |
@DinaDobrou hello Dina! #ELTchat |
| fionamau |
9:08 PM |
#eltchat Hi there! Can I join in? What's the topic? Teens, right? |
| cerirhiannon |
9:08 PM |
#eltchat personal investment and relevance really imp - and respecting their contributions above all |
| Marisa_C |
9:08 PM |
Agree nthey love to be treated as intelligent adults #eltchat - this motivates and makes them more accountable |
| AnnLoseva |
9:08 PM |
And my previous comment was for #ELTchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:08 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @cerirhiannon: RT @hartle: #eltchat teens want to be treated like adults, taken seriously .. projects they can be proud > yes |
| Shaunwilden |
9:08 PM |
@Marisa_C Ne neither, I loved teaching them but then being a trainer got in the way :-( #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:08 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: RT @hartle: #eltchat teens want to be treated like adults, taken seriously .. projects they can be proud > yes |
| inglishteacher |
9:09 PM |
@fionamau Hi there - how r u? #eltchat |
| dalecoulter |
9:09 PM |
@hartle: RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat and respecting their contributions above all > yes listening to them & taking them seriously- agree |
| Marisa_C |
9:09 PM |
@ManosSY: Welcome Manos! #eltchat - the odd one who spoils everything is an issue - how do we deal with that? |
| AnnLoseva |
9:09 PM |
@hartle #ELTchat yes, we finish 11 years of school at 17-18 here |
| fionamau |
9:09 PM |
@Shaunwilden #eltchat Feeling like the prodigal offspring, so... |
| hartle |
9:09 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat and respecting their contributions above all > yes listening to them & taking them seriously |
| Shaunwilden |
9:09 PM |
@fionamau You have to ask to join? #eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:09 PM |
@AnnLoseva Hey Anna! Great to see you! :) #ELTchat |
| reasons4 |
9:09 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @reasons4 Good lord where do you come from, long time and all :-) #eltchat been away back now :-) |
| inglishteacher |
9:09 PM |
@cerirhiannon what kind of projects Ceri #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:10 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @ManosSY#eltchat - the odd one who spoils everything is an issue - how do we deal ...? > strictly! & then win them round |
| reasons4 |
9:10 PM |
RT @hartle: RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat yes listening to them & taking them seriously > listening to what they say not just how they say it |
| SofCon2 |
9:10 PM |
@cerirhiannon @dalecoulter younger ages do too, but they don't express i t #eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:10 PM |
They want to have a say but they need to have someone tell them what to do at the same time. Balance. #ELTchat |
| fionamau |
9:10 PM |
@inglishteacher #eltchat Evenin'! Tired but chuffed. Two classes of 15 year olds this morning - 2nd class had 50 kids in it! They were great |
| jankenb2 |
9:10 PM |
#eltchat Teens in HS and MS send vibes of rejection 4 fear of rejection. My solution? Overwhelm w/ positive acceptance. Unequivocal belief. |
| Shaunwilden |
9:10 PM |
@Marisa_C @ManosSY ignore them? #eltchat |
| dianatremayne |
9:10 PM |
would really like to join in this #eltchat but need a rest!. will catch up tomorrow. just done cpd thing on managing challenging behaviours |
| SofCon2 |
9:11 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @cerirhiannon: RT @hartle: #eltchat teens want to be treated like adults, taken seriously .. projects they can be proud > yes |
| hartle |
9:11 PM |
#eltchat With "problem" teenager cd be they are intelligent and pace too slow, or other problems. Find out what, listen to them then act |
| cerirhiannon |
9:11 PM |
RT @DinaDobrou: They want to have a say but they need to have someone tell them what to do at the same time. Balance. #ELTchat |
| MarianSteiner |
9:11 PM |
RT @jankenb2: #eltchat Teens in HS and MS send vibes of rejection 4 fear of rejection. My solution? Overwhelm w/ positive acceptance. Unequivocal belief. |
| AnnLoseva |
9:11 PM |
@Marisa_C #ELTchat that's what I was thinking, tho they're a mixed crowd.and not all motivated yet |
| DinaDobrou |
9:11 PM |
RT @reasons4: RT @hartle: RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat yes listening to them & taking them seriously > listening to what they say not just how they say it |
| Marisa_C |
9:11 PM |
@Shaunwilden me too - training got in the way #eltchat but I do watch teen classes quite often - tho these 'showcase' lessons :-) |
| hartle |
9:11 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @ManosSY: Welcome Manos! #eltchat - the odd one ...how do we deal with that?> depends on problem |
| Shaunwilden |
9:12 PM |
@vmorgana Please join in and welcome :-) #eltchat |
| inglishteacher |
9:12 PM |
What kind of resources might be best suited to teenagers in general? #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:12 PM |
@ManosSY #eltchat I think it's true to a certain extent that teens still kids in some ways and see attention |
| rliberni |
9:12 PM |
Hi Dina #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:12 PM |
RT @hartle: #eltchat With "problem" teenager Find out what, listen to them then act > get them to take responsibility too 4 their behaviour |
| vmorgana |
9:12 PM |
Hi everyone, can I join in? It's my first #eltchat :-) |
| DinaDobrou |
9:12 PM |
RT @hartle: #eltchat With "problem" teenager cd be they are intelligent and pace too slow, or other problems. Find out what, listen to them then act |
| AnnLoseva |
9:12 PM |
RT@reasons4: @Shaunwilden: @cerirhiannon Do you find them very unmotivated? #eltchat depends on the day of the week-and the time of class! |
| Shaunwilden |
9:12 PM |
RT @reasons4: collaboration is about making things non-threatening #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:12 PM |
@ELTExperiences Like your new profile pic Martin. Having a bit of trouble uploading your #eltpics atm, but will try again after eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:12 PM |
@rliberni Hi Berni! :) #ELTchat |
| fionamau |
9:12 PM |
RT @hartle: #eltchat With "problem" teenager cd be they are intelligent and pace too slow, or other problems. Find out what, listen to them then act |
| rliberni |
9:12 PM |
Hi there sorry to be late just got back from day out w/student #eltchat |
| jankenb2 |
9:13 PM |
#eltchat 4 example, throughout the entire semester I had a 9th grade create a booklet for the entire kingdom as a class project. |
| inglishteacher |
9:13 PM |
@MarianSteiner Hi Marian - you're welcome of course :) #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:13 PM |
RT @vmorgana: Hi everyone, can I join in? It's my first #eltchat :-) Hi vmorgana welcome to eltchat :-) |
| cerirhiannon |
9:13 PM |
RT @inglishteacher: What kind of resources might be best suited to teenagers in general? #eltchat > I think it's how rather than what |
| Marisa_C |
9:13 PM |
@ManosSY #eltchat I think it's true to a certain extent that teens still kids in some ways and seek attention |
| ESLlibrary |
9:13 PM |
We are watching and taking notes during this #ELTChat. Many of our subscribers teach teens. |
| DinaDobrou |
9:13 PM |
RT @AnnLoseva: RT@hartle: #eltchat teens want to be treated like adults, taken seriously, debates and meaningful discussions work well or projects |
| rliberni |
9:13 PM |
Teens are probably the group I have least experience with #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:13 PM |
RT @rliberni: Hi there sorry to be late just got back from day out w/student #eltchat hi berni |
| MarianSteiner |
9:13 PM |
“@vmorgana: Hi everyone, can I join in? It's my first #eltchat :-)†> Hi Valentina, please do! Great to see you here :) |
| AnnLoseva |
9:13 PM |
RT@hartle: #eltchat teens want to be treated like adults, taken seriously, debates and meaningful discussions work well or projects |
| leoselivan |
9:14 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat teens bounce back and forth between adult and kid - love games, competition, humour, love serious debate and info and input too |
| sandymillin |
9:14 PM |
@reasons4 my teens used to be motivated on a tuesday, but slow on a thursday - end of the week syndrome! #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
9:14 PM |
#eltchat very difficult to enlist parents help these days |
| cerirhiannon |
9:14 PM |
#eltchat teens bounce back and forth between adult and kid - love games, competition, humour, love serious debate and info and input too |
| AnnLoseva |
9:14 PM |
@fionamau @inglishteacher #ELTchat 50teens!! There's the challenge. What can be done with them? |
| rliberni |
9:14 PM |
RT @hartle: RT @vmorgana: Hi everyone, can I join in? It's my first #eltchat :-) Hi vmorgana welcome to eltchat :-) |
| fionamau |
9:14 PM |
RT @rliberni: Teens are probably the group I have least experience with #eltchat > Me, I love them.Nornally 'problems' are from outside... |
| rliberni |
9:14 PM |
@hartle hello :-) #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:14 PM |
RT @inglishteacher: What kind of resources might be best suited to teenagers in general? #eltchat |
| inglishteacher |
9:15 PM |
The gr8 thin about teenagers is they see their life in front of them - so enagage with their futures, their imagined identities #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:15 PM |
@Marisa_C Can you blame them, horrnones all a mess, brains all confused.....#eltchat |
| SofCon2 |
9:15 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat teens bounce back and forth between adult and kid - love games, competition, humour, love serious debate and info and input too |
| fionamau |
9:15 PM |
RT @rliberni: In my experience of teens they respond well if they are involved in projects #eltchat > Totally agree. Engagement is vital |
| hartle |
9:15 PM |
#eltchat I found this book by Herbert Puchta really useful when doing summer courses with teenagers, http://t.co/s7N6fxl0 |
| sandymillin |
9:15 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Agree nthey love to be treated as intelligent adults #eltchat - this motivates and makes them more accountable |
| cerirhiannon |
9:15 PM |
RT @fionamau: @AnnLoseva #eltchat I was expecting 25 :) Team work and a non-stop pace. It went great. > pace really imp :) |
| rliberni |
9:15 PM |
RT @sandymillin: @reasons4 my teens used to be motivated on a tuesday, but slow on a thursday - end of the week syndrome! #eltchat |
| fionamau |
9:15 PM |
@AnnLoseva #eltchat I was expecting 25 :) Team work and a non-stop pace. It went great. |
| Marisa_C |
9:15 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat teens bounce back and forth between adult and kid - > how true |
| ESLlibrary |
9:15 PM |
@AnnLoseva @hartle Yes, we always get requests for more debates and discussion starters from teachers of teens. #ELTChat |
| rliberni |
9:15 PM |
In my experience of teens they respond well if they are involved in projects #eltchat |
| toulasklavou |
9:15 PM |
Hello, my dear eltchatters!#eltchat |
| leoselivan |
9:16 PM |
RT @inglishteacher: The gr8 thin about teenagers is they see their life in front of them - so enagage with their futures, their imagined identities #eltchat |
| fionamau |
9:16 PM |
@inglishteacher #eltchat But first help them access their imagined identities - they can get muddled btwn what's expected, what they want... |
| rliberni |
9:16 PM |
RT @inglishteacher: and of course take their past and present lives seriously #eltchat |
| basitsultan |
9:16 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: RT @inglishteacher: What kind of resources might be best suited to teenagers in general? #eltchat > I think it's how rather than what |
| Marisa_C |
9:16 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @Marisa_C Can you blame them, horrnones all a mess, brains all confused.....#eltchat > indeed!!!! |
| inglishteacher |
9:16 PM |
and of course take their past and present lives seriously #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:16 PM |
RT @DinaDobrou: RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat teens between adult & kid - love games,competition,humour,love serious debate & info & input too > Agree |
| Marisa_C |
9:16 PM |
I think contracts or pacts might be a good idea - get started early on - DAY ONE if possible to set up a good working order #eltchat |
| ESLlibrary |
9:16 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat teens bounce back and forth between adult and kid - > how true |
| hartle |
9:16 PM |
RT @ESLlibrary: @AnnLoseva @hartle Yes, we always get requests for more debates and discussion #ELTChat Debates gd, like balloon debates |
| rliberni |
9:16 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @Marisa_C Can you blame them, horrnones all a mess, brains all confused.....#eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:16 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat teens between adult & kid - love games,competition,humour,love serious debate & info & input too > Agree |
| SofCon2 |
9:16 PM |
@cerirhiannon true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:16 PM |
RT @inglishteacher: The gr8 thin about teenagers is they see their life in front of them - so enagage with their futures, their imagined identities #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:17 PM |
I have 2 teen daughters they like to be involved, have some responsibility for something #eltchat |
| inglishteacher |
9:17 PM |
@fionamau yeh agree - how can we do that #eltchat? |
| hartle |
9:17 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: I think contracts or pacts might be a good idea - get started early on - DAY ONE if possible to set up a good working order #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:17 PM |
Were you a nice teen learner when you were a student? #ELTchat - I was unruly, naughty and a terror to all my Ts |
| ESLlibrary |
9:17 PM |
RT @hartle: #eltchat I found this book by Herbert Puchta really useful when doing summer courses with teenagers, http://t.co/s7N6fxl0 |
| rliberni |
9:17 PM |
@Marisa_C good idea some commitment #eltchat |
| TeachEslToday |
9:18 PM |
I have used Role-plays with young students with amazing results! they all enjoyed collaborating,examples here: http://t.co/hQ0d9WQh #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:18 PM |
#eltchat starting off w whole group activities - e.g brainstorming on board, drills, creative dictations can get things off to good start |
| SofCon2 |
9:18 PM |
@inglishteacher in a nut shell just show you take them seriously #eltchat |
| MarianSteiner |
9:18 PM |
I find that the best I can do with "problem" teens is to be a more genuine and honest self, rather than "Teacher" self #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:18 PM |
RT @leoselivan: songs videos have always worked for me (and for them) #eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:18 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Remembering how it felt to be bored out of your skull is a good thing for Ts #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:18 PM |
@Marisa_C have to say I was very rule based :-( #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
9:18 PM |
songs videos have always worked for me (and for them) #eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:18 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: I think contracts or pacts might be a good idea - get started early on - DAY ONE if possible to set up a good working order #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:18 PM |
Remembering how it felt to be bored out of your skull is a good thing for Ts #eltchat |
| inglishteacher |
9:18 PM |
@Marisa_C I bet you were :) #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:18 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Were you a nice teen learner when you were a student? #ELTchat - I was unruly, naughty and a terror to all my Ts ME TOO!!! |
| AnnLoseva |
9:18 PM |
RT@inglishteacher: gr8 thin about teenagers is they see their life in front of them-enagage with their futures,imagined identities #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:18 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Were you a nice teen learner when you were a student? #ELTchat - I was unruly, naughty and a terror to all my Ts |
| vmorgana |
9:18 PM |
@hartle hi, thanks! #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:19 PM |
#eltchat yes songs, debates, love stories all work well & my 1st years really loved lyrics training this year http://t.co/ESURS3Uv |
| cerirhiannon |
9:19 PM |
#eltchat after a strong start as a whole group they seem happier to work tog in smaller groups, and at different pace afterwards |
| jankenb2 |
9:19 PM |
#eltchat readability & length is impt. w/links 2 content as tech resources. I am a dino and learned through text alone..not so w/teens 2day |
| rliberni |
9:19 PM |
RT @TeachEslToday: I have used Role-plays with young students with amazing results! they all enjoyed collaborating,examples here: http://t.co/hQ0d9WQh #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:19 PM |
RT @leoselivan: songs videos have always worked for me (and for them) #eltchat > teens are deeply interested in the music scene - use that |
| rliberni |
9:19 PM |
RT @AnnLoseva: RT@cerirhiannon: #eltchat I think teens respond well to clear outcomes - and to high expectations from the teacher |
| AnnLoseva |
9:19 PM |
RT@cerirhiannon: #eltchat I think teens respond well to clear outcomes - and to high expectations from the teacher |
| rliberni |
9:19 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Remembering how it felt to be bored out of your skull is a good thing for Ts #eltchat Good point |
| Shaunwilden |
9:19 PM |
RT @hartle: RT @Marisa_C: Were you a nice teen learner when you were a student? #ELTchat -I'm not a nice learner as a teacher either :-) |
| Marisa_C |
9:20 PM |
@cerirhiannon Agree - another thing is don't go into a routine - surprise, variation and a bit of mystery and excitement work well #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:20 PM |
I think teens often like debate esp on major issues #eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:20 PM |
RT @ESLlibrary: Why are some teachers better at working with teens than others? #ELTchat What personality traits do these teachers have? |
| leoselivan |
9:20 PM |
@Marisa_C but I often find our tastes are vastly different :) #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:20 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat teens bounce back and forth between adult and kid - love games, competition, humour, love serious debate and info and input too |
| jankenb2 |
9:20 PM |
#eltchat Remember, interactivity and time on task rule when it comes to meaningful learning. ? is how to increase both in teen class. |
| DinaDobrou |
9:20 PM |
RT @MarianSteiner: Yes,warm up brainstorming works wonders “@cerirhiannon: #eltchat starting off w whole group activities - e.g brainstorming on board..†|
| ESLlibrary |
9:20 PM |
Why are some teachers better at working with teens than others? #ELTchat What personality traits do these teachers have? |
| cerirhiannon |
9:20 PM |
RT @SofCon2: @inglishteacher in a nut shell just show you take them seriously #eltchat |
| fionamau |
9:20 PM |
@inglishteacher #eltchat Ooh, motivation techniques, visualisation, listening to them, journals, working as teams rather than amorphous grps |
| MarianSteiner |
9:20 PM |
Yes,warm up brainstorming works wonders “@cerirhiannon: #eltchat starting off w whole group activities - e.g brainstorming on board..†|
| rliberni |
9:21 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @cerirhiannon Agree - another thing is don't go into a routine - surprise, variation and a bit of mystery and excitement work well #eltchat |
| sssSaMar |
9:21 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Are you all ready for an #ELTchat on teaching teens? 'Ways t get teenage learners working together effectively in class?' |
| rliberni |
9:21 PM |
@ESLlibrary have to admit to finding teens the most scary group! #eltchat |
| inglishteacher |
9:21 PM |
RT @fionamau: @inglishteacher #eltchat Ooh, motivation techniques, visualisation, listening to them, journals, working as teams rather than amorphous grps |
| jankenb2 |
9:21 PM |
#eltchat interactivity can be on computer, small group instruction, open-ended problem based learning w/product using multi media. |
| Marisa_C |
9:21 PM |
RT @leoselivan: @Marisa_C but I often find our tastes are vastly different :) #eltchat > True! So don't do Beatles and stuff with them! |
| basitsultan |
9:21 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @leoselivan: songs videos have always worked for me (and for them) #eltchat > teens are deeply interested in the music scene - use that |
| cerirhiannon |
9:21 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @cerirhiannon Agree - another thing is don't go into a routine - surprise, variation and a bit of mystery and excitement work well #eltchat |
| TeachEslToday |
9:21 PM |
ICTs really make things much easier with young students!! They love them! #eltchat |
| reasons4 |
9:21 PM |
grrrr my tweetdeck has frozen #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:21 PM |
#eltchat with mixed levels I ask the stronger students to help me monitor |
| hartle |
9:21 PM |
RT @hartle: RT @MarianSteiner: Yes,warm up brainstorming works wonders and can be used to recycle language frm last lesson too #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:21 PM |
RT @ESLlibrary: Why are some teachers better at working with teens than others? #ELTchat What personality traits do these teachers have? |
| fionamau |
9:22 PM |
RT @SofCon2: @inglishteacher in a nut shell just show you take them seriously #eltchat |
| SofCon2 |
9:22 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @cerirhiannon Agree - another thing is don't go into a routine - surprise, variation and a bit of mystery and excitement work well #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:22 PM |
Blogging as personal journal also great idea with teens -they do have a need for self expression which can be satisfied via English #ELTchat |
| hartle |
9:22 PM |
RT @ESLlibrary: How do you choose what types of music to use in the classroom with your teens? Do they help decide? #ELTChat let them choose |
| Shaunwilden |
9:22 PM |
@Marisa_C @leoselivan I think sts dont always want you to do stuff that matches their music tastes etc, feels like encroachment #ELTChat |
| fionamau |
9:22 PM |
RT @MarianSteiner: ...the best I can do is to be a more genuine & honest self, rather than "Teacher" self #eltchat > For that's w ALL teens |
| hartle |
9:22 PM |
#eltchat competitions can work well too, with prizes of chocolate coins of course |
| sandymillin |
9:22 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Were you a nice teen learner when you were a student? #ELTchat I've always been a good girl ;) Never got the teen thing! |
| rliberni |
9:22 PM |
RT @hartle: RT @hartle: RT @MarianSteiner: Yes,warm up brainstorming works wonders and can be used to recycle language frm last lesson too #eltchat |
| ESLlibrary |
9:22 PM |
How do you choose what types of music to use in the classroom with your teens? Do they help decide? #ELTChat |
| profesortbaker |
9:22 PM |
#eltchat English Song Festival, roleplays, and group projects were my top activities for teens last year |
| cerirhiannon |
9:22 PM |
@Marisa_C @leoselivan LOL -mine asked for the beatles and knew all the words to the 80s christmas songs ;) #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:23 PM |
song festival sounds like fun - also drama #eltchat |
| Notyetlanguage |
9:23 PM |
@ESLlibrary personality traits? You need to remember your own teen age and understand what has changed since then:) #ELTchat |
| hartle |
9:23 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @cerirhiannon Agree - another thing is don't go into a routine - surprise, variation and a bit of mystery and excitement work well #eltchat |
| basitsultan |
9:23 PM |
RT @IHRoma: @ihroma @dalecoulter I am now tweeting under the name of IH Roma - Manzoni, please follow, retweet and follow!! #eltchat #elt #efl |
| reasons4 |
9:23 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: #ELTchat -I'm not a nice learner as a teacher either :-) I'll second that :-) |
| cerirhiannon |
9:23 PM |
#eltchat - let them use mobile phones to access info, images etc (not allowed to in school, so anything phone-related goes down well) |
| dalecoulter |
9:23 PM |
@hartle I ask them to choose themselves, many have mobile devices #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:23 PM |
RT @profesortbaker: #eltchat English Song Festival, roleplays, and group projects were my top activities for teens last year |
| ESLlibrary |
9:23 PM |
Consider buying #ChimesofFreedom for your classroom. It's awesome! #ELTChat http://t.co/64TB5fK8 |
| Room2Chris |
9:23 PM |
What about teens and technology in class - have tried with mixed results #eltchat |
| TeachEslToday |
9:23 PM |
Are teachers afraid of teaching teens? #eltchat |
| toulasklavou |
9:23 PM |
@cerirhiannon I usually involve more the weaker ones, give them some credit#eltchat |
| fionamau |
9:23 PM |
RT @AnnLoseva: RT@cerirhiannon: #eltchat I think teens respond well to clear outcomes - and to high expectations from the teacher |
| rliberni |
9:23 PM |
@Marisa_C even my adults now don't connect with the beatles :-( #eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:23 PM |
@ESLlibrary They r 'young at heart' themselves. They know what's cool..what's hot & what's not..But also sb who can control/guide #ELTchat |
| ESLlibrary |
9:24 PM |
@DinaDobrou Agreed! That ability to control is sometimes hard for teachers who are young at heart with sts. #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:24 PM |
RT @hartle: #eltchat competitions can work well too, with prizes of chocolate coins of course |
| fionamau |
9:24 PM |
RT @ESLlibrary #ELTchat What personality traits do these teachers have? > Empathy, flexibility, their own identity as person clear. |
| Marisa_C |
9:24 PM |
@DinaDobrou #ELTchat sometimes i feel like that myself :-D |
| shaznosel |
9:24 PM |
#eltchat Evening! I couldn't get into tweetdeck..here now!!So teens..love 'em! |
| cerirhiannon |
9:24 PM |
RT @toulasklavou: I usually involve more the weaker ones, give them some credit#eltchat > defintely - especially in planning stages |
| leoselivan |
9:24 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: @Marisa_C LOL -mine asked for the beatles and knew all the words to the 80s christmas songs ;) #eltchat > LOL indeed |
| rliberni |
9:24 PM |
RT @ESLlibrary: How do you choose what types of music to use in the classroom with your teens? Do they help decide? #ELTChat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:24 PM |
@sandymillin @Marisa_C I think I went through puberty much later in life...lol In fact, I still think I'm not through yet! :P #ELTchat |
| SofCon2 |
9:24 PM |
RT @profesortbaker: #eltchat English Song Festival, roleplays, and group projects were my top activities for teens last year |
| Shaunwilden |
9:25 PM |
RT @DinaDobrou: @ESLlibrary Being 'friendly' is completely different to being 'friends'. Balance! I'll keep repeating that word! :) #ELTchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:25 PM |
@ESLlibrary Being 'friendly' is completely different to being 'friends'. Balance! I'll keep repeating that word! :) #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:25 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @Marisa_C @leoselivan I think sts dont always want you to do stuff that matches their music tastes etc, feels like encroachment #ELTChat |
| MarianSteiner |
9:25 PM |
“@fionamau: RT @ESLlibrary #ELTchat What personality traits T's have? > Empathy, flexibility, their own identity as person clear.†> Yes! |
| MarianSteiner |
9:25 PM |
“@fionamau: RT @ESLlibrary #ELTchat What personality traits T's have? > Empathy, flexibility, their own identity as person clear.†> Yes! |
| fionamau |
9:25 PM |
RT @reasons4: grrrr my tweetdeck has frozen #eltchat > Mine's doing that too! Catching up is, erm, exhiliarating ;) |
| fionamau |
9:25 PM |
RT @reasons4: grrrr my tweetdeck has frozen #eltchat > Mine's doing that too! Catching up is, erm, exhiliarating ;) |
| Shaunwilden |
9:25 PM |
@leoselivan You dont agree? #ELTChat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:25 PM |
@leoselivan You dont agree? #ELTChat |
| Marisa_C |
9:25 PM |
Hi there @toulasklavou and @shaznosel #eltchat good to see you - hop on as well |
| Marisa_C |
9:25 PM |
Hi there @toulasklavou and @shaznosel #eltchat good to see you - hop on as well |
| TeachEslToday |
9:25 PM |
Try creating a Radio Programm with your teens! They use language, they collaborate, they take responsabilities...#eltchat |
| jankenb2 |
9:25 PM |
#eltchat raise Tns level of performance by raising expectations Can B done b expanding teens horizons on topic. Invite experts 2 add reality |
| leoselivan |
9:25 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden sts dont always want you to do stuff that matches their music tastes, feels like encroachment #ELTChat > interesting thought |
| sandymillin |
9:25 PM |
@ESLlibrary Generally I ask them. Summer school after Michael Jackson died, that was all they wanted. Following yr no1 knew him #ELTChat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:25 PM |
@sandymillin @Marisa_C Ah, then you're young at heart and fit to teach teens anytime! :P #ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:26 PM |
@leoselivan Aha, i think it is often a trap new tchers fall into, like trying to be their friends #ELTChat |
| hartle |
9:26 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: @Marisa_C @leoselivan LOL -mine asked for the beatles #eltchat Yes, mine like the Beatles too :-) |
| Marisa_C |
9:26 PM |
RT @DinaDobrou: @sandymillin @Marisa_C Ah, then you're young at heart and fit to teach teens anytime! :P #ELTchat > a prerequisite? :-) |
| rliberni |
9:26 PM |
RT @TeachEslToday: Are teachers afraid of teaching teens? #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:26 PM |
RT @DinaDobrou: @ESLlibrary They r 'young at heart' themselves. They know what's cool..what's hot & what's not..But also sb who can control/guide #ELTchat |
| leoselivan |
9:26 PM |
@Shaunwilden didn't say dont agree - on the contrary - i never looked at it that way #eltchat |
| toulasklavou |
9:26 PM |
@shaznosel Hi! I can see my tweets too!#eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:26 PM |
@ESLlibrary Teens always chose the songs - I m out of date! Then, i work around the song - vocab/perfect tenses/phrases..#eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:27 PM |
RT @fionamau: RT @ESLlibrary #ELTchat What personality traits do these teachers have? > Empathy, flexibility, their own identity as person clear. |
| Marisa_C |
9:27 PM |
What about drama workshops? Drama works really well I think - mine used to love putting school concerts and shows together #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:27 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @leoselivan a trap new tchers fall into ... #ELTChat > they like Ts who set down rules and boundaries too |
| rliberni |
9:27 PM |
RT @ESLlibrary: Consider buying #ChimesofFreedom for your classroom. It's awesome! #ELTChat http://t.co/64TB5fK8 |
| fionamau |
9:27 PM |
RT @DinaDobrou: @ESLlibrary They r 'young at heart' themselves. They know what's cool..what's hot & what's not..But also sb who can control/guide #ELTchat |
| hartle |
9:27 PM |
#eltchat video projects like a soap opera abt them worked well with mine |
| fionamau |
9:27 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Blogging as personal journal also great idea with teens -they do have a need for self expression which can be satisfied via English #ELTchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:27 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @leoselivan Aha, i think it is often a trap new tchers fall into, like trying to be their friends #ELTChat |
| IHRoma |
9:27 PM |
@hartle: RT @cerirhiannon: @Marisa_C @leoselivan LOL -mine asked for the beatles #eltchat Yes, mine like the Beatles too :-) mine too! |
| DinaDobrou |
9:28 PM |
RT @toulasklavou: @cerirhiannon I usually involve more the weaker ones, give them some credit#eltchat > Encouragement works wonders |
| sandymillin |
9:28 PM |
RT @reasons4: RT @Shaunwilden: #ELTchat -I'm not a nice learner as a teacher either :-) I'll second that :-) <teachers make the worst SS! |
| fionamau |
9:28 PM |
RT @Notyetlanguage: @ESLlibrary .. understand what has changed since then:) #ELTchat AND be aware of what hasn't eg personal issues. |
| rliberni |
9:28 PM |
RT @fionamau: RT @reasons4: grrrr my tweetdeck has frozen #eltchat > Mine's doing that too! Catching up is, erm, exhiliarating ;) me too :-( |
| vmorgana |
9:28 PM |
Involve teens in creating a video story is cool, but it could get frustrating if they are not collaborative.any tips? #ELTchat |
| YmnPearl |
9:28 PM |
@Marisa_C to put them in challenges, so their focus will be on how to win in such challenges #ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:28 PM |
@cerirhiannon @leoselivan Oh yes, very imp to set and stick to them #ELTChat |
| toulasklavou |
9:28 PM |
@Marisa_C @shaznosel Hello! I said hi to everyone @ the beginning but tweet disappeared!thought there was sth wronganyway, here now# eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:28 PM |
Would be keen to give time to rehearse and if that's not language work i don't know what is #Eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:28 PM |
@Marisa_C It works for me. I can relate to my sts needs/concerns but like I said also keep a balance & remind them who's boss. :D #ELTchat |
| leoselivan |
9:28 PM |
I never tried the Beatles - perhaps I should :) #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:28 PM |
RT @sandymillin: @ESLlibrary Generally I ask them. Summer school after Michael Jackson died, that was all they wanted. Following yr no1 knew him #ELTChat |
| AnnLoseva |
9:28 PM |
#ELTchat I believe it's important to surprise teen learners with the unexpected,they want to be different themselves so welcome change |
| ESLlibrary |
9:28 PM |
@sandymillin Interesting. We get requests for an MJ lesson and it's on our to-do list. Wonder if it's teacher or student request. #ELTChat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:29 PM |
@shaznosel I think it depends on the teen but I dont disagee with you #ELTChat |
| shaznosel |
9:29 PM |
RT @DinaDobrou: @ESLlibrary Being 'friendly' is completely different to being 'friends'. Balance! I'll keep repeating that word! :) #ELTchat |
| inglishteacher |
9:29 PM |
@Marisa_C drama workshops see work by @henrybruvvers in turkey gr8 stuff #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:29 PM |
RT @fionamau: RT @MarianSteiner: ...the best I can do is to be a more genuine & honest self, rather than "Teacher" self #eltchat > For that's w ALL teens |
| rliberni |
9:29 PM |
RT @hartle: #eltchat video projects like a soap opera abt them worked well with mine |
| Marisa_C |
9:29 PM |
@YmnPearl Reading - writing - speaking challenges - how about getting them to do their own Pecha Kuchas #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:29 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @leoselivan Aha, i think it is often a trap new tchers fall into, like trying to be their friends #ELTChat |
| hartle |
9:29 PM |
#eltchat Sites like dvolver go down well too. Follow this link & scroll to The Gateway to see our film http://t.co/EoBlTMo4 |
| TeachEslToday |
9:29 PM |
@Marisa_C As Shakespeare said "all the world is a stage, and all the people merely actors" Ss love drama #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:29 PM |
RT @MarianSteiner: Ts can find it diff. It's easy to take things personally with teens and become touchy or defensive. #eltchat > yes! |
| shaznosel |
9:29 PM |
@Shaunwilden @Marisa_C @leoselivan #eltchat i don't agree..teens think you are' with it'/ interested in them if you relate to their music.. |
| Notyetlanguage |
9:29 PM |
#ELTchat This activity worked well in my classroom and many teachers did it after me http://t.co/RQGLa0VO |
| Marisa_C |
9:29 PM |
RT @YmnPearl: @Marisa_C to put them in challenges, so their focus will be on how to win in such challenges #ELTchat > great idea |
| rliberni |
9:29 PM |
RT @DinaDobrou: @ESLlibrary Being 'friendly' is completely different to being 'friends'. Balance! I'll keep repeating that word! :) #ELTchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:29 PM |
#eltchat mine enjoyed listening to me tell a story -wanted to act it out - video itthem on my phone - input from me, project from them |
| MarianSteiner |
9:29 PM |
Ts can find it diff. It's easy to take things personally with teens and become touchy or defensive. #eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:29 PM |
RT @TeachEslToday: Are teachers afraid of teaching teens? #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:30 PM |
@vmorgana i think you need to train them to collaborate well - not always easy - some edu culture not on to collaboration #ELTchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:30 PM |
@TeachEslToday I don't know if they're afraid. But most would avoid to as it requires a great amount of patience. More than YLs? #ELTchat |
| dalecoulter |
9:30 PM |
have fallen into that trap, learned from it. Now I'm friendly but draw the line. Working within boundaries helps teacher + students #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:30 PM |
RT @fionamau: RT @ESLlibrary #ELTchat personality traits> Empathy, flexibility, clear personal identity+a little strictness, GSOH ;) |
| lam_noreen |
9:30 PM |
Oops, I'm late.... I think teens can definitely tell if ur trying TOO hard to be "friends", so agree w/@ESLlibrary about "friendly"#ELTchat |
| hartle |
9:31 PM |
RT @sandymillin: #eltchat Cautionary tale of teens choosing songs tho -Completely inappropriate vid! Yes I ask for suggestions then choose |
| Shaunwilden |
9:31 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: RT @dalecoulter: #eltchat > agree, boundaries really important and expected |
| dalecoulter |
9:31 PM |
depends also if they are in your school or you are in their school - who's home turf - can affect behaviour + motivation #eltchat |
| Room2Chris |
9:31 PM |
RT @dalecoulter: have fallen into that trap, learned from it. Now I'm friendly but draw the line. Working within boundaries helps teacher + students #eltchat |
| toulasklavou |
9:31 PM |
@DinaDobrou @cerirhiannon IMO the most diff thing is to pair/group them with Ss they dislike!I make them work but they'r disatisfied#eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:31 PM |
RT @AnnLoseva: #ELTchat I believe it's important to surprise teen learners with the unexpected,they want to be different themselves so welcome change |
| DinaDobrou |
9:31 PM |
RT @Room2Chris: What about teens and technology in class - have tried with mixed results #eltchat > Issues here. They only like facebook. |
| jankenb2 |
9:31 PM |
@AnnLoseva #eltchat Surprise in terms of a fresh new take on an activity, but I don't suggest a surprise learning task or syllabus change. |
| cerirhiannon |
9:31 PM |
RT @dalecoulter: #eltchat > agree, boundaries really important and expected |
| Marisa_C |
9:31 PM |
RT @shaznosel: @ESLlibrary Being 'friendly' is completely different to being 'friends'. Balance! I'll keep repeating that word! :) #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:31 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: What about drama workshops? Drama works really well I think - mine used to love putting school concerts and shows together #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:31 PM |
#eltchat Cautionary tale of teens choosing songs tho - they asked my friend to do 'Telephone' by Lady Gaga. Completely inappropriate vid! |
| shaznosel |
9:31 PM |
@Marisa_C @vmorgana Tell them you will put the vid up on you tube - fame at last!!#eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:31 PM |
@hartle yes i once got summer school stds out into town w/video cams gr8 project! even interviewed a policeman! #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:32 PM |
@sandymillin Arent most modern vids inappropriate (he said realizing that makes him sound v old) #ELTChat |
| rliberni |
9:32 PM |
RT @hartle: #eltchat Sites like dvolver go down well too. Follow this link & scroll to The Gateway to see our film http://t.co/EoBlTMo4 |
| YmnPearl |
9:32 PM |
#ELTchat teens will be enthused while doing puzzle inside and outside the class, it makes 'em believe in themselves more. |
| Marisa_C |
9:32 PM |
@Janetwilson111 use the hashtag Janet - otherwise only i can see your tweets ( #ELTchat on your every tweet) |
| sandymillin |
9:32 PM |
RT @MarianSteiner:It's easy to take things personally with teens and become touchy or defensive. #eltchat<another prereq = thick skin! |
| rliberni |
9:32 PM |
RT @Notyetlanguage: #ELTchat This activity worked well in my classroom and many teachers did it after me http://t.co/RQGLa0VO |
| cerirhiannon |
9:32 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @Janetwilson111: Karaokee-They love it! #ELTchat > yes! |
| rliberni |
9:32 PM |
RT @MarianSteiner: Ts can find it diff. It's easy to take things personally with teens and become touchy or defensive. #eltchat good point |
| Marisa_C |
9:32 PM |
RT @Janetwilson111: Karaokee-They love it! #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:32 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat mine enjoyed listening to me tell a story -wanted to act it out - video itthem on my phone - input from me, project from them |
| rliberni |
9:33 PM |
RT @shaznosel: @Marisa_C @vmorgana Tell them you will put the vid up on you tube - fame at last!!#eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:33 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @vmorgana i think you need to train them to collaborate well - not always easy - some edu culture not on to collaboration #ELTchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:33 PM |
@toulasklavou @cerirhiannon But what if they end up having to work with sb they don't like in e.g. an oral exam? #ELTchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:33 PM |
@sandymillin #eltchat lol!!! Yes - liked ur 'thick skin' comment |
| cerirhiannon |
9:33 PM |
RT @Room2Chris: Negotiating rules and what happens if they are broken is important - involves teens and they begin to "police" themselves #ELTchat |
| hartle |
9:33 PM |
#eltchat the Macmillan global elesson on Earth Hour worked really well 2 yrs ago http://t.co/qNibxxPO if done at right time |
| toulasklavou |
9:33 PM |
@cerirhiannon @DinaDobrou true but shouldnt involve all Ss and not discriminate?#eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:33 PM |
#eltchat re collaboration, if you get the groupings right (potentially diff) it's exactly what they want to do |
| MarianSteiner |
9:33 PM |
@rliberni personal experience! :) #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:33 PM |
@Shaunwilden true, as are the lyrics, but that one is particularly inappropriate! #ELTChat |
| rliberni |
9:33 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @YmnPearl Reading - writing - speaking challenges - how about getting them to do their own Pecha Kuchas #ELTchat |
| shaznosel |
9:33 PM |
@DinaDobrou @Room2Chris Fb and english central plus utube - that's it! #eltchat |
| Room2Chris |
9:33 PM |
Negotiating rules and what happens if they are broken is important - involves teens and they begin to "police" themselves #ELTchat |
| Room2Chris |
9:34 PM |
RT @TeachEslToday: @DinaDobrou Teaching kids and teens is very different in my opnion, Teachers' confidence is crucial when teaching teens and kids #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:34 PM |
RT @dalecoulter: depends also if they are in your school or you are in their school - who's home turf - can affect behaviour + motivation #eltchat |
| toulasklavou |
9:34 PM |
@shaznosel @DinaDobrou @Room2Chris what happens when there isn't internet in classroom?#eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:34 PM |
RT @DinaDobrou: RT @Room2Chris: What about teens and technology in class - have tried with mixed results #eltchat > Issues here. They only like facebook. |
| hartle |
9:34 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat re collaboration, if you get the groupings right (potentially diff)> groupings everything PEER pressure |
| rliberni |
9:34 PM |
RT @sandymillin: #eltchat Cautionary tale of teens choosing songs tho - they asked my friend to do 'Telephone' by Lady Gaga. Completely inappropriate vid! |
| lam_noreen |
9:34 PM |
@inglishteacher--lots of games, competition, tech (just discovered lots of gr8 resources!) #eltchat |
| fionamau |
9:34 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: RT @dalecoulter: #eltchat > agree, boundaries really important and expected |
| TeachEslToday |
9:34 PM |
@DinaDobrou Teaching kids and teens is very different in my opnion, Teachers' confidence is crucial when teaching teens and kids #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:35 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @toulasklavou #eltchat may be use their mobile phones instead > we have no internet, just chalk! We use our phones |
| hartle |
9:35 PM |
RT @TeachEslToday: What Class Rules do you use with teens? #eltchat class contract good sometimes if thy stick to it |
| rliberni |
9:35 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @sandymillin Arent most modern vids inappropriate (he said realizing that makes him sound v old) #ELTChat Lol! |
| Shaunwilden |
9:35 PM |
@toulasklavou @shaznosel @DinaDobrou @Room2Chris Use their phones? #ELTChat |
| TeachEslToday |
9:35 PM |
What Class Rules do you use with teens? #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:35 PM |
RT @hartle: > groupings everything PEER pressure #eltchat > agree, the art is on handling the groupings ;) |
| Marisa_C |
9:35 PM |
@toulasklavou #eltchat may be use their mobile phones instead |
| rliberni |
9:35 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @Janetwilson111: Karaokee-They love it! #ELTchat |
| inglishteacher |
9:35 PM |
@lam_noreen hi Lam, please tweet resource links when u get chance #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:35 PM |
RT @Room2Chris: Negotiating rules and what happens if they are broken is important - involves teens and they begin to "police" themselves #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:36 PM |
RT @hartle: RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat re collaboration, if you get the groupings right (potentially diff)> groupings everything PEER pressure |
| MarianSteiner |
9:36 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: RT @hartle: > groupings everything PEER pressure #eltchat > agree, the art is on handling the groupings ;) |
| toulasklavou |
9:36 PM |
@DinaDobrou @cerirhiannon V true! they're very concerned with that!#eltchat |
| hartle |
9:36 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: RT @Marisa_C: @toulasklavou #eltchat may be use their mobile phones instead >We use our phones > missed this wht for? |
| rliberni |
9:36 PM |
RT @DinaDobrou: @toulasklavou @cerirhiannon But what if they end up having to work with sb they don't like in e.g. an oral exam? #ELTchat |
| Room2Chris |
9:36 PM |
“@toulasklavou: @shaznosel @DinaDobrou @Room2Chris what happens when there isn't internet in classroom?#eltchat†you always need a plan B |
| DinaDobrou |
9:36 PM |
@Room2Chris They wouldn't focus on tasks? #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:36 PM |
RT @hartle: #eltchat the Macmillan global elesson on Earth Hour worked really well 2 yrs ago http://t.co/qNibxxPO if done at right time |
| dalecoulter |
9:37 PM |
@TeachEslToday: What Class Rules do you use with teens? what's more, how do you limit L1 chatter in groupings? #eltchat |
| reasons4 |
9:37 PM |
RT @TeachEslToday: What Class Rules do you use with teens? #eltchat there's only one rule .. the teacher sets the rules :-) |
| rliberni |
9:37 PM |
RT @TeachEslToday: What Class Rules do you use with teens? #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:37 PM |
@DinaDobrou @toulasklavou @cerirhiannon #eltchat - so true! there is always one ss no one wants to work with- exam? they do it for the mo! |
| Shaunwilden |
9:37 PM |
RT @hartle: RT @cerirhiannon: RT @Marisa_C: @toulasklavou #eltchat may be use their mobile phones instead >We use our phones > missed this wht for? |
| Marisa_C |
9:38 PM |
Good idea to let them know that all research points to the fact that teens are the prime age for being the best language learners #ELtchat |
| rliberni |
9:38 PM |
RT @Notyetlanguage: @TeachEslToday Class rules? - consistency and then you forgive them sometimes:) #ELTchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:38 PM |
RT @TeachEslToday: @DinaDobrou Teaching kids and teens is very different in my opnion, Teachers' confidence is crucial when teaching teens and kids #eltchat |
| Room2Chris |
9:38 PM |
“@DinaDobrou: @Room2Chris They wouldn't focus on tasks? #ELTchat†it felt more like a social gathering than a class - lots of emerging lang. |
| Shaunwilden |
9:38 PM |
@reasons4 @TeachEslToday I know you're joking but seriosuly negotiation is a better way #ELTChat |
| rliberni |
9:38 PM |
RT @dalecoulter: "@TeachEslToday: What Class Rules do you use with teens? what's more, how do you limit L1 chatter in groupings? #eltchat" |
| dalecoulter |
9:38 PM |
@jankenb2 Good point. Need to establish common grounds and common goals. So maybe uniting the class instead… #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:38 PM |
RT @reasons4: RT @TeachEslToday: What Class Rules do you use with teens? #eltchat > give & take mostly |
| Notyetlanguage |
9:38 PM |
@TeachEslToday Class rules? - consistency and then you forgive them sometimes:) #ELTchat |
| YmnPearl |
9:38 PM |
@jankenb2 @AnnLoseva Yea, the surprise in task may shock them and make 'em disappointed if they didn't get easily #ELTchat |
| fionamau |
9:39 PM |
#eltchat Rules: respect everyone in the room. Say what & when u want (remembering rule1) but say it in English. Anything that flies is mine. |
| cerirhiannon |
9:39 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: And then show them how to be good language learners #ELTchat > gr8 point Marisa |
| reasons4 |
9:39 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @reasons4 @TeachEslToday I#ELTChat not joking students expect a teacher to be a classroom manager, set fair rules, |
| cerirhiannon |
9:39 PM |
#eltchat re rules: the@toulasklavou @Marisa_C not all, some ... and it's not the norm for me, but crops up sometimes |
| Marisa_C |
9:39 PM |
And then show them how to be good language learners #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:39 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Good idea to let them know that all research points to the fact that teens are the prime age for being the best language learners #ELtchat |
| hartle |
9:39 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Good idea to let them know that all research points to the fact that teens are the prime age for being the best language learners #ELtchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:40 PM |
@cerirhiannon I have a standard lesson and questionnaire i give out on how to be a good language learner #ELTchat |
| AnnLoseva |
9:40 PM |
@YmnPearl @jankenb2 #ELTchat ofc we'd better know our sts' resources and their limits! Don't pull the wrong strings |
| ESLlibrary |
9:40 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Good idea to let them know that all research points to the fact that teens are the prime age for being the best language learners #ELtchat |
| hartle |
9:40 PM |
#eltchat class contracts allows stds to create rules too, part of being taken seriously |
| sandymillin |
9:40 PM |
@fionamau Like the 'anything that flies' rule :) I show them that the rules apply to me too - being ready for class, listening etc #eltchat |
| TeachEslToday |
9:40 PM |
@dalecoulter The only way you have is monitoring....#eltchat |
| MarianSteiner |
9:40 PM |
RT @fionamau: #eltchat Rules: respect everyone in the room. Say what & when u want (remembering rule1) but say it in English. Anything that flies is mine. |
| rliberni |
9:40 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @reasons4 Yes a manager once the rules are in place but i think they need to have some say #ELTChat |
| rliberni |
9:40 PM |
RT @reasons4: RT @Shaunwilden: @reasons4 @TeachEslToday I#ELTChat not joking students expect a teacher to be a classroom manager, set fair rules, |
| lam_noreen |
9:40 PM |
@inglishteacher--been gorging on webinars l8ly so lots of ideas: courtesy of @grahamstanley http://t.co/a632XCFl #ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:40 PM |
@reasons4 Yes a manager once the rules are in place but i think they need to have some say #ELTChat |
| sandymillin |
9:40 PM |
RT @fionamau: #eltchat Rules: respect everyone in the room. Say what & when u want (remembering rule1) but say it in English. Anything that flies is mine. |
| TeachEslToday |
9:40 PM |
@Notyetlanguage True, self-confidence when talking i'd add :D #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:41 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: I have a standard lesson and questionnaire i give out on how to be a good language learner #ELTchat > specifically 4 teens? |
| dalecoulter |
9:41 PM |
@TeachEslToday I agree, be a constant presence and join in, value and give feedback - show them speaking English is worth it #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:41 PM |
RT @vmorgana: “@dalecoulter: "@TeachEslToday: what's more, how do you limit L1 chatter in groupings?>I have put an Englishometer on the wall! #eltchat"†|
| Shaunwilden |
9:41 PM |
@reasons4 No no, theres no point on setting rules they cant keep #ELTChat |
| lam_noreen |
9:41 PM |
@inglishteacher--also loads of ideas thx @NikPeachey recent EVO talk on tech for teens http://t.co/JRqnFU56 #ELTchat |
| vmorgana |
9:41 PM |
“@dalecoulter: "@TeachEslToday: what's more, how do you limit L1 chatter in groupings?>I have put an Englishometer on the wall! #eltchat"†|
| ESLlibrary |
9:41 PM |
@Marisa_C I sense a blog post coming up on this topic, if you haven't already written it. #ELTChat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:41 PM |
#eltchat help them feel good about themselves, offer experience of success ... show them how to make visible progress, even if small steps |
| inglishteacher |
9:41 PM |
@lam_noreen @grahamstanley gr8 blog #eltchat |
| reasons4 |
9:41 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @reasons4 i think they need to have some say #ELTChat >that way madness lies, re yur point encroachment |
| AnnLoseva |
9:42 PM |
RT@cerirhiannon: #eltchat help them feel good about themselves, offer experience of success- love every word u say |
| Shaunwilden |
9:42 PM |
@reasons4 I know we agree :-) #ELTChat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:42 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @YmnPearl: @Marisa_C to put them in challenges, so their focus will be on how to win in such challenges #ELTchat > great idea |
| Marisa_C |
9:42 PM |
@cerirhiannon no - works with adults as well - not really with very YLs #ELTchat |
| dalecoulter |
9:42 PM |
RT @vmorgana: “@dalecoulter: "@TeachEslToday: what's more, how do you limit L1 chatter in groupings?>I have put an Englishometer on the wall! #eltchat"†|
| inglishteacher |
9:42 PM |
@lam_noreen thanks for links :) #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:42 PM |
RT @vmorgana: “@dalecoulter: "@TeachEslToday: what's more, how do you limit L1 chatter in groupings?>#eltchat That's why videoing gd. |
| reasons4 |
9:42 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @reasons4 No no, theres no point on setting rules they cant keep #ELTChat I agree but i they set rules they can keep too |
| shaznosel |
9:42 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Good idea to let them know that all research points to the fact that teens are the prime age for being the best language learners #ELtchat |
| Room2Chris |
9:43 PM |
“@lu_bodeman: Teaching teens discussion? :) Lurking officially. lol #eltchat†you in BV Lucia? Im in room 2 |
| lam_noreen |
9:43 PM |
@inglishteacher Going to test out some games from @grahamstanley tmr--can't wait! Sure my grp will love it (preteens)! #eltchat |
| fionamau |
9:43 PM |
@lu_bodeman #eltchat yes. it's good |
| cerirhiannon |
9:43 PM |
RT @TeachEslToday: @shaznosel Remember that for listening 2 their classmates..they need a reason,if not,they'd be like: What am i going to listen for? #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:43 PM |
#eltchat sorry everyone, got to go to dig cat out of snow :-((( night night, and thanks for motivating chat :-) |
| ESLlibrary |
9:43 PM |
Have you guys tried using #eltpics with teens? Lots of ideas spring up when you look at those sets. #ELTchat |
| YmnPearl |
9:43 PM |
@Marisa_C Great! IT's more challenging. Students will have a desire to do it successfully. #ELTchat |
| shaznosel |
9:43 PM |
@dalecoulter @TeachEslToday #eltchat Difficult - open up the chat to the class in English..so would u like to share that with us all?? |
| TeachEslToday |
9:43 PM |
@shaznosel Remember that for listening 2 their classmates..they need a reason,if not,they'd be like: What am i going to listen for? #eltchat |
| Notyetlanguage |
9:43 PM |
Just remember - teenagers are old enough to understand many concepts, but young enough to dream #ELTchat |
| MarianSteiner |
9:43 PM |
This Nat Geo mag has amazing article on Teenage brain. Rad, if u can. Fascinating read! http://t.co/9kHOHxEN #eltchat |
| lu_bodeman |
9:43 PM |
Teaching teens discussion? :) Lurking officially. lol #eltchat |
| jankenb2 |
9:44 PM |
@fionamau #eltchat Do different rules apply when ESL class is held in US vs international context? My class is Tky- stu partic is b/choice. |
| rliberni |
9:44 PM |
RT @Room2Chris: How do people deal with teens who refuse to work together? #ELTchat |
| fionamau |
9:44 PM |
RT @ESLlibrary: Have you guys tried using #eltpics with teens? Lots of ideas spring up when you look at those sets. #ELTchat > I have ;) |
| dalecoulter |
9:44 PM |
@shaznosel: @dalecoulter @TeachEslToday #eltchat Difficult - open up the chat… can lead to some funny classroom moments too. #eltchat |
| Room2Chris |
9:44 PM |
How do people deal with teens who refuse to work together? #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:44 PM |
RT @fionamau: RT @Notyetlanguage: Just remember - teenagers are old enough to understand many concepts, but young enough to dream #ELTchat > We all are.. |
| hartle |
9:44 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: @hartle give the cat a hug from us ;) will do #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:44 PM |
@vmorgana @dalecoulter Englishometer sounds interesting. How do you use it? #eltchat |
| fionamau |
9:44 PM |
RT @Notyetlanguage: Just remember - teenagers are old enough to understand many concepts, but young enough to dream #ELTchat > We all are.. |
| rliberni |
9:44 PM |
@MarianSteiner think you're right- easy to take it personally #eltchat |
| lu_bodeman |
9:44 PM |
Hi all! Good to be back. A bit late ... #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:45 PM |
RT @Room2Chris: teens who refuse to work together? #ELTchat > keep the groups changing, make it part of a game and then part of the norm |
| ESLlibrary |
9:45 PM |
RT @hartle: RT @vmorgana: “@dalecoulter: "@TeachEslToday: what's more, how do you limit L1 chatter in groupings?>#eltchat That's why videoing gd. |
| Shaunwilden |
9:45 PM |
@Room2Chris Do'nt make them work together?! :-) #ELTChat |
| lu_bodeman |
9:45 PM |
I've used #eltpics in class, virtual flashcards for story building...worked out fine. :) #eltchat |
| dalecoulter |
9:45 PM |
@fionamau: RT @ESLlibrary: Have you guys tried using #eltpics with teens? Lots of ideas spring up when you look at those sets. #ELTchat YES |
| Marisa_C |
9:45 PM |
@lu_bodeman hi there Lu! good to see u - Quick! catch up! #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:45 PM |
@hartle Ahhh..our snow has gone now - my cat hasn't ventured out for 3 days! Happy digging!#eltchat |
| inglishteacher |
9:46 PM |
I think teens need plenty of social events like parties, trips, cinema, sport to get them to work together in class #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:46 PM |
Ok 15 mins left - we've talked lots about rules and c/room managment, what else is key? #ELTChat |
| rliberni |
9:46 PM |
RT @shaznosel: @fionamau @Notyetlanguage #eltchat - love this quote..i enjoy my teen classes 'cause they have dreams and they inspire me.. |
| rliberni |
9:46 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: RT @Room2Chris: teens who refuse to work together? #ELTchat > keep the groups changing, make it part of a game and then part of the norm |
| DinaDobrou |
9:46 PM |
RT @rliberni: @hartle yes i once got summer school stds out into town w/video cams gr8 project! even interviewed a policeman! #eltchat |
| TeachEslToday |
9:46 PM |
@shaznosel @dalecoulter That normally leads to an unconfortable silence...Better, don't let them get to say long sentences...#eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:46 PM |
@fionamau @Notyetlanguage #eltchat - love this quote..i enjoy my teen classes 'cause they have dreams and they inspire me.. |
| Marisa_C |
9:46 PM |
@cerirhiannon #ELTchat yes good idea to keep changing groupings |
| lam_noreen |
9:46 PM |
@dalecoulter @TeachEslToday Re: L1 use--We have the "Spanish hand" here so each time too much+1 finger-->full hand=consequence #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:46 PM |
RT @ESLlibrary: Have you guys tried using #eltpics with teens? Lots of ideas spring up when you look at those sets. #ELTchat <thanks 4 that! |
| DinaDobrou |
9:46 PM |
RT @dalecoulter: have fallen into that trap, learned from it. Now friendly but draw the line.Boundaries helps T&sts #eltchat > Who hasn't? |
| lu_bodeman |
9:46 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @lu_bodeman hi there Lu! good to see u - Quick! catch up! #eltchat > Hey Marisa!!! :) Speed reading here ... lol |
| cerirhiannon |
9:47 PM |
#eltchat chatter is inevitable at times, I let them let off steam and have a clear signal for when they need to get back down to work |
| lam_noreen |
9:47 PM |
@dalecoulter @TeachEslToday Other variation--trace hand high up on board & can only use L1 if Ss places hand on there #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:47 PM |
@DinaDobrou @dalecoulter I m forever falling for this one..a personality flaw!!#eltchat |
| TeachEslToday |
9:47 PM |
@shaznosel @dalecoulter If they see that they manage to talk for let's say 30 sec they will see that breaking rules was worth it! #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:47 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: Ok 15 mins left - we've talked lots about rules and c/room managment, what else is key? #ELTChat |
| jankenb2 |
9:47 PM |
@fionamau #eltchat Who decides on the rules? Or do Ts arrange 4 students to create them? What is the best way to elicit ownership of rules? |
| Room2Chris |
9:47 PM |
“@Shaunwilden: @Room2Chris Do'nt make them work together?! :-) #ELTChat†shouldnt we try and encourage them where |
| teachology |
9:47 PM |
RT @ESLlibrary: Consider buying #ChimesofFreedom for your classroom. It's awesome! #ELTChat http://t.co/64TB5fK8 |
| Marisa_C |
9:47 PM |
@Janetwilson111 just copy and paste #ELTchat on every tweet you send |
| shaznosel |
9:48 PM |
@Shaunwilden Motivation/recycling as they don't want to study and lang in context so it is meaningful + patience and understanding!#eltchat |
| Notyetlanguage |
9:48 PM |
#ELTchat teenagers love humour and when you make fun of yourself http://t.co/R7dgzh28 |
| rliberni |
9:48 PM |
RT @MarianSteiner: Teens are very readily opinionated: learning the rules of panel discussion and using it to discuss topics is rly effective. #eltchat |
| inglishteacher |
9:48 PM |
I remember a girl in my class who was so shy and new but we had a party and was such a good dancer, she was so cool after that #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:48 PM |
@toulasklavou #eltchat nice idea this achievement poster |
| fionamau |
9:48 PM |
@jankenb2 #eltchat I've never been 2 US, bt I think respect's always vital everywhere, plus English is the aim -not sure why rules wd change |
| MarianSteiner |
9:48 PM |
Teens are very readily opinionated: learning the rules of panel discussion and using it to discuss topics is rly effective. #eltchat |
| lu_bodeman |
9:48 PM |
@cerirhiannon Great idea! Keep 'em on their toes #ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:48 PM |
@Room2Chris But not overly so, sts like working on their own as well, we all need thinking time , reflection etc #ELTChat |
| toulasklavou |
9:48 PM |
One idea is to have a big poster & write in every lesson what they have achieved ind and in groups, this reinforces their confidence#eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:48 PM |
@inglishteacher good old extra-curricular engagement - not possible everywhere but agree it's important #eltchat |
| inglishteacher |
9:49 PM |
@Marisa_C agree about not always possible #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:49 PM |
@MarianSteiner I agree teens like to be taken seriously have lots of ideas and opinions #eltchat |
| ESLlibrary |
9:49 PM |
@cerirhiannon Wasn't it you that used the simple hand up method to get us to stop chatting at #IATEFL? #ELTchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:49 PM |
@inglishteacher #eltchat there's a good lesson in what u said just now - every teen needs to shine at some point to boos self confidence |
| Room2Chris |
9:49 PM |
“@Shaunwilden: we all need thinking time , reflection etc #ELTChat†very true :-) |
| inglishteacher |
9:49 PM |
and she stopped sitting in the corner by herself and the others wanted to talk to her #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:50 PM |
@vmorgana thanks for that! don't forget to include the #eltchat hashtag so that everyone can see your tweets. :) |
| ESLlibrary |
9:50 PM |
@cerirhiannon Ha! It worked. My son's kindergarten teacher uses it too. #ELTChat |
| rliberni |
9:50 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @inglishteacher #eltchat there's a good lesson in what u said just now - every teen needs to shine at some point to boos self confidence |
| sandymillin |
9:50 PM |
RT @vmorgana: @dalecoulter atthe end of the lesson 1ss sets the % of L2 used during the task, they get prizes if they reach 80%.ss #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:50 PM |
@cerirhiannon @ESLlibrary But works everytime :-) #ELTChat |
| toulasklavou |
9:50 PM |
@Marisa_C Thanks!#eltchat |
| fionamau |
9:50 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat chatter is inevitable at times, I let them let off steam and have a clear signal for when they need to get back down to work |
| dalecoulter |
9:50 PM |
@TeachEslToday @shaznosel I listen in on L1 and make a judgement on whether it's worth sharing or not. Guess that's kinda cheating #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:50 PM |
RT @ESLlibrary: Wasn't it you that used the simple hand up method to get us to stop chatting at #IATEFL? #ELTchat > yes :) old trick! |
| shaznosel |
9:50 PM |
@toulasklavou looooove it!! Great!!! plus add it to their fb!!!#eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:51 PM |
RT @DinaDobrou: @Shaunwilden @sandymillin Inappropriate?Hav u seen some of their pix they upload on FB?Won't b long b4 we teach the 'S' frm PARSNIP #ELTchat |
| jankenb2 |
9:51 PM |
@Shaunwilden #eltchat how deep into learning lit do we want to dive? I like research by Marzano and Carol Dweck. |
| toulasklavou |
9:51 PM |
@shaznosel Why not? :)#eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:51 PM |
@Shaunwilden @sandymillin Inappropriate?Hav u seen some of their pix they upload on FB?Won't b long b4 we teach the 'S' frm PARSNIP #ELTchat |
| sandymillin |
9:51 PM |
@cerirhiannon do you remember where you learnt the hands up trick? for me, it's from Brownies (Girl Scouts)- always use it there! #ELTchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:51 PM |
RT @dalecoulter I listen in on L1 and make a judgement on whether it's worth sharing or not. #eltchat > like it :) |
| cerirhiannon |
9:52 PM |
@sandymillin I learnt it from Mario Rinvolucri ... maybe he was a brownie ;) #eltchat |
| lu_bodeman |
9:52 PM |
@dalecoulter What sort of prizes? #eltchat |
| maizie |
9:52 PM |
@lam_noreen @dalecoulter @TeachEslToday #ELTChat I start the year/week with everyone having 100% its up to them to maintain it |
| inglishteacher |
9:52 PM |
@shaznosel no idea #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:52 PM |
@TeachOverseas there is a vast body of research on this can send some info later - don't remember all the reasons now #eltchat |
| AnnLoseva |
9:52 PM |
RT@Notyetlanguage: #ELTchat teenagers love humour -some tchrs love humour too,and may their humours just match!) |
| rliberni |
9:52 PM |
RT @ESLlibrary: @dalecoulter @cerirhiannon Great point! Maybe teens can help make a cool be quiet salute at the beginning of the year. #ELTchat |
| MarianSteiner |
9:52 PM |
Yes,careful choice of topics necessary,tho “@rliberni: I agree teens like to be taken seriously have lots of ideas and opinions #eltchat" |
| sandymillin |
9:52 PM |
@dalecoulter listening in great if you can speak the L1, much harder if you can't ;) #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:52 PM |
@Marisa_C @jlbaical @inglishteacher What exactly is it??#eltchat |
| ESLlibrary |
9:52 PM |
@dalecoulter @cerirhiannon Great point! Maybe teens can help make a cool be quiet salute at the beginning of the year. #ELTchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:53 PM |
@ESLlibrary @Marisa_C I already got an idea based on a lesson I recently did with my C1 level teens...#ELTchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:53 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: @sandymillin I learnt it from Mario Rinvolucri ... maybe he was a brownie ;) #eltchat > we all did |
| shaznosel |
9:53 PM |
@DinaDobrou @Shaunwilden @sandymillin true!! pics are unbelievable - they laugh at my pics!!#eltchat |
| vmorgana |
9:53 PM |
@sandymillin @dalecoulter At theend of the lesson1ss sets the % of L2 used during the task, they get prizes if they reach 80% #eltchat |
| maizie |
9:53 PM |
@lam_noreen @dalecoulter @TeachEslToday #ELTchat I start the year/week with everyone having 100% its up to them to maintain it |
| Marisa_C |
9:53 PM |
@TeachOverseas but good learner studies ended up part of my dissertation work - can share later #eltchat |
| lu_bodeman |
9:54 PM |
@inglishteacher LOVED the idea. Thought about that over the hols. :) Sure ss would enjoy. #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:54 PM |
RT @shaznosel: @AnnLoseva @Notyetlanguage #eltchat - without a sense of humour - forget teaching teens - u ll all go mad!!#eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:54 PM |
RT @MarianSteiner: This Nat Geo mag has amazing article on Teenage brain. Rad, if u can. Fascinating read! http://t.co/9kHOHxEN #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:54 PM |
RT @shaznosel: @AnnLoseva @Notyetlanguage #eltchat - without a sense of humour - forget teaching teens - u ll all go mad!!#eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
9:54 PM |
RT @jinotaj: mine love swaping roles and becoming 'teacher' for part of lesson #eltchat > yes |
| rliberni |
9:54 PM |
RT @jinotaj: mine love swaping roles and becoming 'teacher' for part of lesson #eltchat |
| lam_noreen |
9:54 PM |
@vmorgana--can u explain how % work again? At beginning Ss set %? Or at the end?? #eltchat |
| jinotaj |
9:54 PM |
mine love swaping roles and becoming 'teacher' for part of lesson #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:54 PM |
RT @sandymillin: 2 old #eltchats on teens: extending speaking beyond 'I agree' http://t.co/U3Z7UxnB (March) and Encouraging L2 http://t.co/zw2v7790 (Jan 11) |
| Shaunwilden |
9:54 PM |
RT @inglishteacher: How about we start connecting classrooms, I mean things like skype exchange projects - bet most teens would love that #eltchat |
| inglishteacher |
9:54 PM |
How about we start connecting classrooms, I mean things like skype exchange projects - bet most teens would love that #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:54 PM |
2 old #eltchats on teens: extending speaking beyond 'I agree' http://t.co/U3Z7UxnB (March) and Encouraging L2 http://t.co/zw2v7790 (Jan 11) |
| Shaunwilden |
9:55 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @inglishteacher #eltchat great idea - someone else also interested - why don't we start a page on the wiki for ts ? |
| sandymillin |
9:55 PM |
RT @shaznosel: @AnnLoseva @Notyetlanguage #eltchat - without a sense of humour - forget teaching teens - u ll all go mad!!#eltchat |
| toulasklavou |
9:55 PM |
when correcting writings, cn gather wrong phrases, in papers, each group picks a few and work on them, peer learning& teaching#eltchat |
| inglishteacher |
9:55 PM |
RT @lu_bodeman: @inglishteacher LOVED the idea. Thought about that over the hols. :) Sure ss would enjoy. #eltchat - we should collaborate? |
| Marisa_C |
9:55 PM |
@inglishteacher #eltchat great idea - someone else also interested - why don't we start a page on the wiki or a google doc for ts ? |
| DinaDobrou |
9:55 PM |
RT @Notyetlanguage: Just remember - teenagers are old enough to understand many concepts, but young enough to dream #ELTchat > Great quote |
| inglishteacher |
9:56 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @jlbaical @inglishteacher both interested in connecting ur classrooms - meet each other for starters :-) #eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:56 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat chatter is inevitable at times, I let them let off steam and have a clear signal for when they need to get back down to work |
| lu_bodeman |
9:56 PM |
@inglishteacher SURE! :D #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:56 PM |
@Marisa_C @inglishteacher Didnt we talk about doing that with keypals last year as well? #ELTChat |
| rliberni |
9:56 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: RT @Marisa_C: @inglishteacher #eltchat great idea - someone else also interested - why don't we start a page on the wiki for ts ? |
| AnnLoseva |
9:57 PM |
RT@shaznosel @Notyetlanguage #eltchat - without a sense of humour - forget teaching teens-u ll all go mad!- I'm a sense of humour advocate!) |
| cerirhiannon |
9:57 PM |
RT @ESLlibrary: any activities that teenagers collectively groan about doing in English class? #ELTChat > lots, but then they do them :) |
| Room2Chris |
9:57 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: #eltchat chatter is inevitable at times, I let them let off steam and have a clear signal for when they need to get back down to work |
| maizie |
9:57 PM |
@lam_noreen @vmorgana All students start off with 100% as their grade if they don't do hmk or misbehave I take marks off so even #ELTchat |
| ESLlibrary |
9:57 PM |
Are there any activities that teenagers collectively groan about doing in English class? #ELTChat |
| lam_noreen |
9:57 PM |
@maizie--and if they don't maintain 100% what r the conseqs?? @dalecoulter @TeachEslToday #ELTchat |
| fionamau |
9:57 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: @sandymillin #eltchat > I do it too, bt could've been Mario OR Brownies. Or just extension frm putting hand up as student |
| DinaDobrou |
9:57 PM |
RT @MarianSteiner: Teens are very readily opinionated: learning the rules of panel discussion and using it to discuss topics is rly effective. #eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:58 PM |
RT @jinotaj: mine love swaping roles and becoming 'teacher' for part of lesson #eltchat > Intend to do it soon |
| toulasklavou |
9:58 PM |
can tell a group every week to pick theri favourite song, find lyrics, print them and do some listening practice #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:58 PM |
#eltchat - sorry! ijust lost twitter- again! |
| rliberni |
9:58 PM |
RT @ESLlibrary: Are there any activities that teenagers collectively groan about doing in English class? #ELTChat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:58 PM |
@ESLlibrary @cerirhiannon I think it was! #ELTchat |
| Room2Chris |
9:58 PM |
“@ESLlibrary: Are there any activities that teenagers collectively groan about doing in English class? #ELTChat†anything with the book here |
| MarianSteiner |
9:58 PM |
“@ESLlibrary: Are there any activities that teenagers collectively groan about doing in English class? #ELTChat†> pop tests :) |
| inglishteacher |
9:59 PM |
working on EU funded skype project at moment with adults - going really well, skype got load of potential with teens too #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
9:59 PM |
@DinaDobrou @jinotaj All my ss love this one - no matter what the age!#eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:59 PM |
OK #Eltchatters - 2 mins to go and I need to know which of you is going to be our next celebrated summary writer!!!!!! #eltchat |
| ralfytia |
9:59 PM |
RT @MarianSteiner: This Nat Geo mag has amazing article on Teenage brain. Rad, if u can. Fascinating read! http://t.co/9kHOHxEN #eltchat |
| jankenb2 |
9:59 PM |
@Shaunwilden @Marisa_C #eltchat will wiki pg B monitored B ? in this forum? Second Life had teen life w/collapsed due/in part 2 priv issues |
| shaznosel |
9:59 PM |
@AnnLoseva @Notyetlanguage me too! #eltchat |
| maizie |
9:59 PM |
@maizie @lam_noreen @vmorgana the weak kids have good grades #ELTchat |
| DinaDobrou |
10:00 PM |
Group correction works in my class. They correct their work while I just listen to them help each other. Helps turn taking too. #ELTchat |
| cerirhiannon |
10:00 PM |
@jankenb2 @Shaunwilden @Marisa_C privacy always a major issue with teens - such a vulnerable age #eltchat |
| toulasklavou |
10:00 PM |
@DinaDobrou @jinotaj was jusrt writing abt it!nice idea, can find info on sth you want to teach, definitely involving#eltchat |
| YmnPearl |
10:00 PM |
@AnnLoseva @jankenb2 such activities make sts involved happily,but may waste time, especially in public schools,so wt would u do? #ELTchat |
| shaznosel |
10:00 PM |
@Marisa_C I'm already a celebrity!! ha! ha!#eltchat |
| lu_bodeman |
10:00 PM |
@Room2Chris Agreed. #ELTChat |
| reasons4 |
10:00 PM |
RT @maizie @lam_noreen @vmorgana I take marks off so even #ELTchat isn't it better to reward good behaviour than to punish bad |
| Shaunwilden |
10:01 PM |
@Room2Chris Hope you enjoyed thanks for joining in #ELTChat |
| TEFL_Iberia |
10:01 PM |
RT @inglishteacher: How about we start connecting classrooms, I mean things like skype exchange projects - bet most teens would love that #eltchat |
| Classhub |
10:01 PM |
RT @MarianSteiner: This Nat Geo mag has amazing article on Teenage brain. Rad, if u can. Fascinating read! http://t.co/9kHOHxEN #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
10:01 PM |
@toulasklavou plus there are some great online sites for gap --fill for songs etc #eltchat |
| Room2Chris |
10:01 PM |
Thank you for my first #ELTchat sadly got to go as private student is here |
| OnTrackIngles |
10:01 PM |
RT @ESLlibrary: Are there any activities that teenagers collectively groan about doing in English class? #ELTChat |
| inglishteacher |
10:02 PM |
can't believe how time flies on #eltchat |
| rliberni |
10:02 PM |
RT @MarianSteiner: Daring, adventurous, vulnerable.. an challenging, but most rewarding age to learn and teach. #eltchat |
| ESLlibrary |
10:02 PM |
Thanks all! Lots of great research gathered tonight as always. #ELTchat ~Tara |
| rliberni |
10:02 PM |
@Room2Chris thank you for your input gr8 to see u?#eltchat |
| MarianSteiner |
10:02 PM |
Daring, adventurous, vulnerable.. an challenging, but most rewarding age to learn and teach. #eltchat |
| lam_noreen |
10:02 PM |
@reasons4 @maizie @vmorgana Reward good, but how do u give conseq other than hmwk bcoz sum ppl don't want to make hmwk neg to Ss #ELTchat |
| AnnLoseva |
10:02 PM |
Thanks all for #ELTchat, that was informative!! 2am here, will sleep |
| DinaDobrou |
10:02 PM |
@Room2Chris Bye Chris. What a great start! I could barely follow the chat the first time I was here. :P #ELTchat |
| shaznosel |
10:03 PM |
#eltchat - sweet teenage dreams??!!! Good nite all! |
| cerirhiannon |
10:03 PM |
RT @maizie: @reasons4 Of course but the positive is everyone starts off with top grade its up to them to maintain it- and they do #ELTchat |
| sandymillin |
10:03 PM |
@lam_noreen Other consequence could be that they have to define three words from the lesson (or from a vocab box) #ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
10:03 PM |
Right that's another hour flown by, thanks to everyone for joining #ELTChat |
| maizie |
10:03 PM |
@reasons4 Of course but the positive is everyone starts off with top grade its up to them to maintain it- and they do #ELTchat |
| Marisa_C |
10:03 PM |
Thank you all for joining _ great ideas and loads of tweets - welcome to new #eltchatters too - summary writer pls? #eltchat |
| toulasklavou |
10:03 PM |
@DinaDobrou as i said before peer correction and learning, gr8 motivators#eltchat |
| fionamau |
10:03 PM |
#eltchat Great chat, twitdeck allowing :) Stomach rumbling and then to bed. Lots of food for thought, thanks. Ni'night! |
| cerirhiannon |
10:03 PM |
RT @MarianSteiner: Daring, adventurous, vulnerable.. an challenging, but most rewarding age to learn and teach. #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
10:03 PM |
@ESLlibrary Speaking - the' I agree" but then u ask why - groaaann! Writing when they hate the topic!! #eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
10:04 PM |
Great chat and ideas. thank u all. #ELTchat |
| lam_noreen |
10:04 PM |
@maizie When do u restart at 100% & what happens when they drop down? #ELTchat |
| reasons4 |
10:04 PM |
RT @maizie: @reasons4 its up to them to maintain it- and they do #ELTchat but there's only 1 direction they can go ... anyway time is up |
| TeachEslToday |
10:04 PM |
#eltchat Great Chattings today!!Thank you all! -I'd love your opinion about: Are Homework are necessary? Drop by http://t.co/SGbPn0oL |
| lu_bodeman |
10:05 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: Don't forget to subscribe and listen to the #ELTchat podcast: http://t.co/uwAdrqxA |
| rliberni |
10:05 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: Don't forget to subscribe and listen to the #ELTchat podcast: http://t.co/lcWQMs9U |
| Shaunwilden |
10:05 PM |
Anyone going to do the summary for us? #ELTChat |
| MarianSteiner |
10:05 PM |
RT @rliberni: Thank you to fantastic mods @Marisa_c and @Shaunwilden don't forget to follow ppl you meet at #eltchat! |
| shaznosel |
10:05 PM |
@MarianSteiner Totally agree - you become 'alive' with the teen class! #eltchat - live and let live! |
| vmorgana |
10:05 PM |
@lam_noreen @reasons4 @maizie that's not about hw, it's more focused onthe classwork #ELTchat |
| toulasklavou |
10:05 PM |
@shaznosel So apply methods and teahcing principles on the things they like!v nice if CB didn't exist#eltchat |
| rliberni |
10:05 PM |
Thank you to fantastic mods @Marisa_c and @Shaunwilden don't forget to follow ppl you meet at #eltchat! |
| DinaDobrou |
10:05 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: Don't forget to subscribe and listen to the #ELTchat podcast: http://t.co/lcWQMs9U |
| maizie |
10:05 PM |
@shaznosel Goodnight really enjoyed my 1st #ELTchat! |
| dianatremayne |
10:05 PM |
@inglishteacher I like that idea but ideally with other #esol teens #eltchat |
| dalecoulter |
10:05 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: Don't forget to subscribe and listen to the #ELTchat podcast: http://t.co/lcWQMs9U |
| theteacherjames |
10:05 PM |
Don't forget to subscribe and listen to the #ELTchat podcast: http://t.co/lcWQMs9U |
| lam_noreen |
10:06 PM |
@sandymillin That sounds good for all Ss to do! Colleague tried getting Ss to choose conseqs but they thought it was funny... #eltchat |
| toulasklavou |
10:06 PM |
Goodnight everyone!#eltchat |
| jankenb2 |
10:06 PM |
@YmnPearl @AnnLoseva #eltchat build community then intro activities of most resistance. Need 2 teach core but it is easier in community. |
| sandymillin |
10:06 PM |
This week's #eltpics is 'Household Objects' 25 so far: http://t.co/VUB9L4kg Tweet urs w/ the hashtag & we'll add #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
10:06 PM |
@toulasklavou Mine, your and teenage dream babe! #ELTCHAT |
| SofCon2 |
10:06 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Thank you all for joining _ great ideas and loads of tweets - welcome to new #eltchatters too - summary writer pls? #eltchat |
| toulasklavou |
10:07 PM |
@DinaDobrou @shaznosel Goodnight Dina hope t talk soon!#eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
10:07 PM |
@AnnLoseva big hollow LOL! they're driving me nuts at the moment ;) #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
10:07 PM |
#infiniteeltideas this week is 'Debatepedia' http://t.co/yyOvNN4G How would you use it in your classroom? #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
10:07 PM |
RT @rliberni: Thank you to fantastic mods @Marisa_c and @Shaunwilden don't forget to follow ppl you meet at #eltchat! |
| toulasklavou |
10:07 PM |
@shaznosel Fantistic!#eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
10:07 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: Anyone going to do the summary for us? #ELTChat |
| AnnLoseva |
10:07 PM |
@cerirhiannon thanks Ceri! You're the teen connoisseur!! #ELTchat |
| inglishteacher |
10:08 PM |
bye all gr8 to be back :) #eltchat |
| cerirhiannon |
10:08 PM |
some posts on teaching mixed level teen classes here http://t.co/kc4gKILj #eltchat |
| mkofab |
10:08 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: dont forget 2 subscribe & listen 2 the #ELTchat podcast: http://t.co/SrrLdVBC >Couldn't join 2day but I second ths! :-) |
| lu_bodeman |
10:08 PM |
Great chat!! Cheers. #eltchat |
| lam_noreen |
10:08 PM |
@cerirhiannon @sandymillin Yes--Ss chose "embarrassing" things& then purposely were "bad" coz it became fun rather than punishment. #eltchat |
| shaznosel |
10:09 PM |
@DinaDobrou @toulasklavou kalinichta kouritsakimas kai oneira glyka! #eltchat |
| lam_noreen |
10:09 PM |
Thx all, wow, my 1st time caught in the #eltchat crossfire....loved it! |
| rliberni |
10:09 PM |
RT @cerirhiannon: some posts on teaching mixed level teen classes here http://t.co/kc4gKILj #eltchat |
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