username

time

status

SueAnnan

11:01 PM

Hi Elizabeth. #ELTchat

theteacherjames

11:01 PM

So who are our blended learning experts this evening? #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:01 PM

RT @eannegrenoble: RT @SueAnnan: How do we balance content btwn the f2f & online components of a blended-learning course? #ELTchat Starting already !!!

ShellTerrell

11:01 PM

RT @Aofemile: #ELTchat Like i said content balancing depends on the course focus, learner's needs, and teacher's skills

pysproblem81

11:01 PM

#eltchat - so what are the factors that need to be considered when deciding the balance?

ShellTerrell

11:01 PM

RT @SueAnnan: How do we balance content btwn the f2f & online components of a blended-learning course? #ELTchat

eannegrenoble

11:02 PM

@SueAnnan  What is a blended course? Does classroom overflow count ? #ELTchat

theteacherjames

11:03 PM

Can someone give us a snappy definition of blended learning in case there's anyone here unfamiliar with the term? #eltchat

ShellTerrell

11:03 PM

RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat - so what are the factors that need to be considered when deciding the balance?

DinaDobrou

11:03 PM

@theteacherjames I'm no expert either @SueAnnan. Only started this year with a group of adults. #ELTchat

esolcourses

11:03 PM

@fionamau my guess would be that they have paid to squat #eltchat hashtag via promoted tweet ( tho could be wrong )#bigfatdislike

ShellTerrell

11:03 PM

RT @eannegrenoble: @SueAnnan  What is a blended course? Does classroom overflow count ? #ELTchat

SueAnnan

11:03 PM

@eannegrenoble  I think it contains an element of f2f and online work #ELTchat

ShellTerrell

11:03 PM

The balance will depend also on the teacher's experience with blended learning & the tech involved #eltchat

Aofemile

11:03 PM

#ELTchat where learners have advanced IT skills put more content online, where internet access is problematic use more f2f

theteacherjames

11:04 PM

@eannegrenoble Don't care to give it a try? ;-) #eltchat

ShellTerrell

11:04 PM

RT @Aofemile: #ELTchat where learners have advanced IT skills put more content online, where internet access is problematic use more f2f

eannegrenoble

11:04 PM

@theteacherjames  I don't think it can be snappy - far too many possibilites involved #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:04 PM

I think it contains an element of f2f and online work #ELTchat

Aofemile

11:05 PM

#ELTchat a Bld course combines f2f with e-medium, c/r over flow matters only in f2f. the e-part is not location centric

ShellTerrell

11:05 PM

Def of blended learning RT @SueAnnan: I think it contains an element of f2f and online work #ELTchat

jshandscfcc

11:05 PM

how do we convince students that the teacher is smarter than the "help" buttons?#ELTchat

JoHart

11:05 PM

@esolcourses @fionamau I can't remove that promoted tweet spam either - have tried block & also deleting & restoring my #ELTchat column

eltbakery

11:05 PM

A language course which combines F2F classroom component with an appropriate use of technology. (Sharma & Barrett 2007)  #eltchat

esolcourses

11:05 PM

RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat - so what factors need to be considered when deciding the balance? ]resources, learner mix, level, spring to mind

SueAnnan

11:06 PM

RT @CliveSir: Blended : mixing different learning environments: f2f & electronic, Wikipedia http://t.co/4Sbfp8bx #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:06 PM

@eltbakery But the use of technology refers to lessons/work online, not general tech, right? #eltchat

ShellTerrell

11:06 PM

Good ques. RT @jshandscfcc: how do we convince students that the teacher is smarter than the "help" buttons?#ELTchat

DinaDobrou

11:06 PM

@CliveSir You beat me to the punch, Clive. :) #ELTchat

ShellTerrell

11:06 PM

Thanks! RT @eltbakery: A language course which combines F2F classrm component w an appropriate use of tech (Sharma & Barrett 2007)  #eltchat

CliveSir

11:06 PM

Blended : mixing different learning environments: f2f & electronic, Wikipedia http://t.co/AcqU6mQY #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:06 PM

A mixing of diff learning environments. Combines traditional f2f class methods w/ more computer-mediated activities.~from Wikipedia #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:07 PM

@SueAnnan Why more online than offline? #ELTchat

lissa77

11:07 PM

@theteacherjames Blended learning is when there is f2f classroom teaching along with some form of online/tech component. #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:07 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat Why would we want to? They are different - teachers facilitate learning help butttons give you "how to" answers

theteacherjames

11:07 PM

@JoHart @esolcourses @fionamau You can remove it in tweetdeck by filtering it out. #ELTchat

eltbakery

11:07 PM

@theteacherjames Yes, the use of digital tools to foster learning outside the classroom.  #eltchat

JoHart

11:07 PM

@jshandscfcc #ELTchat Why would we want to? They are different - teachers facilitate learning help butttons give you "how to" answers

ShellTerrell

11:07 PM

RT @CliveSir: Blended : mixing different learning environments: f2f & electronic, Wikipedia http://t.co/AcqU6mQY #eltchat

sandymillin

11:08 PM

@ShellTerrell @jshandscfcc do we always need to convince SS teacher is smarter? helps share reliance between system/T #ELTchat

JoHart

11:08 PM

@ShellTerrell @SueAnnan #ELTchat I teach entirely online but still think I teach blended because I use asynch and synch

DinaDobrou

11:08 PM

RT @SueAnnan: Because the asynchronous part can be done at own speed #ELTchat > Exactly

theteacherjames

11:08 PM

RT @DinaDobrou: @theteacherjames Sts can attend a lesson online. Step-by-step. And catch up when i.e. they miss a class. #ELTchat

SueAnnan

11:08 PM

Because the asynchronous part can be done at own speed #ELTchat

DinaDobrou

11:08 PM

@theteacherjames Sts can attend a lesson online. Step-by-step. And catch up when i.e. they miss a class. #ELTchat

ShellTerrell

11:08 PM

Age is also important in deciding on the appropriate balance #eltchat

esolcourses

11:08 PM

@JoHart @fionamau I make a note not to retweet otherwise  promote any user I see doing this - v.bad social media manners! #eltchat #eltpics

sandymillin

11:09 PM

@Noreen_Lam yay! don't give up though - just watching you can learn a lot, and you can always ask questions! #eltchat

JoHart

11:09 PM

RT @theteacherjames: @JoHart @esolcourses @fionamau You can remove it in tweetdeck by filtering it out. #ELTchat

Noreen_Lam

11:09 PM

@sandymillin  I remembered! Tho the #eltchat topic isn't what I thought it was going to be.... =P Not much I can contribute on this1...

esolcourses

11:09 PM

RT @theteacherjames: @JoHart @esolcourses @fionamau You can remove it in tweetdeck by filtering it out. #ELTchat thanks 4 suggestion - on it

DinaDobrou

11:10 PM

@JoHart @ShellTerrell @SueAnnan In that respect, blended learning can take many names. #ELTchat

dropthepencil

11:10 PM

@ShellTerrell age or willingness. #eltchat

eannegrenoble

11:10 PM

RT @esolcourses:ou can remove it in tweetdeck by filtering it out. #ELTchat bloc/ even report spam dnt work !

eltbakery

11:11 PM

@ShellTerrell Age is important - True! It's important to identify why/when opting for online tools is necessary. #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:11 PM

@sandymillin @ShellTerrell @jshandscfcc There's still a T behind the online course anyway, isn't there? #ELTchat

IsilBoy

11:11 PM

Just blogged: "After My Educational Technology Course: My Fantastic Fourteen"  http://t.co/n97GtIBF #eltchat #itdi #edtech

SueAnnan

11:11 PM

You could do a large part of the theoretical stuff online, but the practical parts are better face to face IMO #ELTchat

ShellTerrell

11:11 PM

RT @SueAnnan: Because the asynchronous part can be done at own speed #ELTchat

Noreen_Lam

11:12 PM

@sandymillin I didn't even set my phone alarm! ;) Trying to catch up w/the speed..... #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:12 PM

RT @eltbakery: I've found blended learning a great way to avoid losing corporate clients who travel too much and miss lessons.  #eltchat

sandymillin

11:12 PM

@BrunoELT the topic is how to combine face-to-face and online learning in blended courses #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:12 PM

So what kind of content do you think is better to teach asynchronously? #eltchat

eltbakery

11:12 PM

I've found blended learning a great way to avoid losing corporate clients who travel too much and miss lessons.  #eltchat

ShellTerrell

11:12 PM

Good point! Both RT @dropthepencil: age or willingness. #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:12 PM

How do we balance content btwn the f2f & online components of a blended-learning course? #ELTchat

sandymillin

11:13 PM

@theteacherjames no exp. of blended courses here, but I think reading-heavy or courses that need a lot of time to absorb bttr onlin #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:13 PM

RT @eannegrenoble: Balancing content ? I find the f2f leads to the online - the online is an extension to what we do in class #ELTchat >True

ShellTerrell

11:13 PM

RT @theteacherjames: So what kind of content do you think is better to teach asynchronously? #eltchat

eannegrenoble

11:13 PM

Balancing content ? I find the f2f leads to the online - the online is an extension to what we do in class #ELTchat

dropthepencil

11:13 PM

@SueAnnan Blended learning is probably my favorite, because it combines the best of both.  Highest success rates with it, too. #eltchat

fionamau

11:13 PM

RT @theteacherjames: So what kind of content do you think is better asynchronously? #eltchat Surely 'flipped classroom' sorta principle

SueAnnan

11:13 PM

RT @SueAnnan: You could do a large part of the theoretical stuff online, but the practical parts are better face to face IMO #ELTchat

theteacherjames

11:13 PM

RT @eltbakery: I've found blended learning a great way to avoid losing corporate clients who travel too much and miss lessons.  #eltchat

ShellTerrell

11:13 PM

RT @TFilTeacher: Age Appropriate Methods is crucial. We must know our students well so that we can challenge & motivate them #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:13 PM

@BrunoELT Hi Bruno! :) #ELTchat

vickyloras

11:14 PM

RT @eannegrenoble: Balancing content ? I find the f2f leads to the online - the online is an extension to what we do in class #ELTchat

dropthepencil

11:14 PM

@eannegrenoble My preference is to have content online, then meet to apply in class.  The reverse frustrates. #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:14 PM

RT @fionamau: So what kind of content do you think is better asynchronously? #eltchat Surely 'flipped classroom' sorta principle

esolcourses

11:14 PM

RT @fionamau: RT @theteacherjames: So what kind of content do you think is better asynchronously? #eltchat Surely 'flipped classroom'  ] yep

sandymillin

11:14 PM

@Noreen_Lam :) try downloading tweetdeck and setting up an #eltchat column - makes it much easier to keep up as you can move at own speed

ariascarm

11:14 PM

@lissa77: @theteacherjames Blended learning is when there is f2f classroom teaching along with some form of online/tech component. #eltchat

ShellTerrell

11:14 PM

RT @eltbakery: I've found blended learning a great way to avoid losing corporate clients who travel too much and miss lessons.  #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:14 PM

@dropthepencil  how do you balance the parts? #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:15 PM

@BrunoELT Do you think some types of content lend themselves to it better? #ELTchat

SueAnnan

11:15 PM

RT @theteacherjames:  It's hard to define what type of course need more time though. Surely depends on the type of student? #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:15 PM

@sandymillin It's hard to define what type of course need more time though. Surely depends on the type of student? #eltchat

JoHart

11:15 PM

#ELTchat asynch works well for reinforcing activities, wtiting tsks etc esp if you use blogging, synch for initial intro of stuff & groupwk

dropthepencil

11:15 PM

@sandymillin or tweetchat. 

sandymillin

11:15 PM

Online courses still require a lot of getting-to-know-you as SS need to feel comf together. but if f2f component inc could do there #eltchat

CliveSir

11:15 PM

Is async==electronic? You can surely use paper to teach asynchronously! #eltchat

eltbakery

11:15 PM

Regarding content, I believe extended grammar/vocab practice & receptive skills pract cause it can be done at SS own pace.   #eltchat

esolcourses

11:16 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: More important than the balance is content design & how the learners engage w it #ELTchat ] yes, agree

ShellTerrell

11:16 PM

RT @eannegrenoble: Balancing content ? I find the f2f leads to the online - the online is an extension to what we do in class #ELTchat

JoHart

11:16 PM

#ELTchat asynch works well for reinforcing activities, writing tsks etc esp if you use blogging, synch for initial intro of stuff & groupwk

sandymillin

11:16 PM

@theteacherjames very true, but thinking something theory heavy, for example some EAP courses or sth more CLIL-y #eltchat

touqo

11:16 PM

Presence of teacher makes the difference, whether f2f or online (e.g. via Skype). #ELTchat

ShellTerrell

11:16 PM

RT @Noreen_Lam: A colleague of mine does f2f grp w/some online ss at the same time from another city.  Does that count? #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:16 PM

@ShellTerrell  this is where content becomes important #ELTchat

DinaDobrou

11:16 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: More important than the balance is content design & how the learners engage w it #ELTchat

dropthepencil

11:16 PM

@theteacherjames depends on content. #eltchat

eannegrenoble

11:16 PM

@dropthepencil - a truely flipped class then - but I'm not so sure for EFL - what do the sts do before meeting up then? #eltchat

pysproblem81

11:16 PM

Asynchronous mode lends itself to reading and writing - as that's what they usually are (except during #eltchat)

ShellTerrell

11:16 PM

More important than the balance is content design & how the learners engage w it #ELTchat

theteacherjames

11:17 PM

@sandymillin Agreed. #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:17 PM

@dropthepencil How do you decide what will be taught online and what will be offline? #eltchat

ShellTerrell

11:17 PM

RT @pysproblem81: Asynchronous mode lends itself to reading and writing - as that's what they usually are (except during #eltchat)

SueAnnan

11:17 PM

@BrunoELT  I think it really depends on the students and their situation #ELTchat

DinaDobrou

11:17 PM

Speaking of content...do you think online and f2f content should be different? Provide more f2f or more online? #ELTchat

ShellTerrell

11:17 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat asynch works well for reinforcing activities, wtiting tsks etc esp if you use blogging, synch for initial intro of stuff & groupwk

Noreen_Lam

11:17 PM

@sandymillin Yikes, I'm missing the action as we speak! Can only find new tweetdeck 4 higher OS than mine...#eltchat

dropthepencil

11:17 PM

@pysproblem81 synch is nice in fully online courses, as it provides more opportunities for connecting. #eltchat

eltbakery

11:17 PM

What about productive skills? Aren't they better practiced in F2F lessons?#eltchat

dropthepencil

11:18 PM

@theteacherjames Depends on the tools and course topic. #eltchat

esolcourses

11:18 PM

@ShellTerrell think it's important when setting work outside class to take care in choosing content, tools you want s's to use, etc #ELTchat

SophiaMav

11:18 PM

@JoHart I think the group element can work well asynchronously too  especially online #ELTchat

SueAnnan

11:18 PM

RT @pysproblem81: I'm imagining some link between accuracy/fluency and async/sync #eltchat why?

eltbakery

11:18 PM

@BrunoELT What if blended learning becomes part of the programme? #eltchat

ShellTerrell

11:18 PM

Agree! RT @touqo: Presence of teacher makes the difference, whether f2f or online (e.g. via Skype). #ELTchat

pysproblem81

11:18 PM

I'm imagining some link between accuracy/fluency and async/sync #eltchat

dropthepencil

11:18 PM

@touqo SO true.  Too many poor instructors have no presence in the classroom - I work hard to design for interaction. #eltchat

__CCE

11:18 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: The balance will depend also on the teacher's experience with blended learning & the tech involved #eltchat

eannegrenoble

11:19 PM

@thornburyscott  how can we get that new school ad off the top of  #eltchat ?

ShellTerrell

11:19 PM

RT @pysproblem81: I'm imagining some link between accuracy/fluency and async/sync #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:19 PM

@theteacherjames @dropthepencil I think syllabus shld be same. There's got 2b a bit of everything on both f2f & online. #ELTchat

SueAnnan

11:19 PM

@SophiaMav  yes the students can communicate by skype, email,wiki etc lots of possibilities #ELTchat

pysproblem81

11:19 PM

@dropthepencil yes - think the social aspect of learning is always key #eltchat

esolcourses

11:19 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: RT @theteacherjames: How do you decide what will be taught online and what will be offline? #eltchat

ShellTerrell

11:19 PM

RT @theteacherjames: How do you decide what will be taught online and what will be offline? #eltchat

eltbakery

11:20 PM

@theteacherjames @ShellTerrell Should online/offline content be based on the course goals? And 'what' works better off/online? #eltchat

JoHart

11:20 PM

@pysproblem81 agree separating bits out for the two may disadvantage some learners #ELTchat

sandymillin

11:20 PM

@CliveSir asynchronous teaching using paper probably means snail mail ;) #eltchat

ShellTerrell

11:20 PM

RT @esolcourses: think it's important when setting work outside class to take care in choosing content, tools you want s's to use #ELTchat

sandymillin

11:20 PM

@CliveSir asynchronous is content which SS can access whenever they want to. don't all need to be 'present' at same time #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:20 PM

@DinaDobrou You don't feel that some things lend themselves more to online teaching & vice versa? #ELTchat

dropthepencil

11:21 PM

@theteacherjames I used to, until someone successfully delivered an online public speaking course.  That changed my thinking. #eltchat

pysproblem81

11:21 PM

@SueAnnan just that fluency tends to involve spontaneous communication - but I think that's very/too simplistic #eltchat

ShellTerrell

11:21 PM

RT @eltbakery: Should online/offline content be based on the course goals? And 'what' works better off/online? #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:21 PM

@BrunoELT I've never taught online - that's why I'm asking the questions!! #ELTchat

DinaDobrou

11:21 PM

@theteacherjames I mean, Sts shouldn't feel they're missing on sth, whether they access learning online or come to class. #ELTchat

SueAnnan

11:21 PM

RT @eltbakery:  Should online/offline content be based on the course goals? And 'what' works better off/online? #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:22 PM

RT @esolcourses:  the yardstick I generally use is whether or not they need my assistance to do it (some tasks don't) #ELTChat

eltbakery

11:22 PM

@BrunoELT Even the Skype project we did w/ our groups could be part of the course programme. It's possible little by little. #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:22 PM

RT @BrunoELT: @theteacherjames @dropthepencil things that sts can discover by themselves & are motivators shld b dealt online #ELTchat>YES

esolcourses

11:22 PM

@theteacherjames @ShellTerrell the yardstick I generally use is whether or not they need my assistance to do it (some tasks don't) #ELTChat

SueAnnan

11:22 PM

Some places are trying out a blended CELTA at the moment #ELTchat

eannegrenoble

11:22 PM

RT @touqo:  series of classes with predefined structure of classroom work & online in btwn ?#ELTchat >>I need the f2f to get them online

DinaDobrou

11:23 PM

@eannegrenoble @thornburyscott Been trying to do the same! Unfollowed them but can't delete post. Let me know when u find out, pls? #ELTchat

esolcourses

11:23 PM

@SueAnnan @ShellTerrell @theteacherjames  bearing in mind also that general feedback can be built into online tasks, as well #ELTchat

theteacherjames

11:23 PM

@dropthepencil Good point, but on a practical level your syllabus still has to be divided up. How do you decide? #eltchat

dropthepencil

11:23 PM

@eltbakery yes, and with the right tools. #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:23 PM

RT @chiasuan: @SueAnnan IH London started the Blended CELTA in conjunction with Cambridge Exams board.#ELTchat

JoHart

11:24 PM

#ELTchat online needs different study skills from f2f

SueAnnan

11:24 PM

@BrunoELT  writing is productive too and can easily be done online #ELTchat

ShellTerrell

11:24 PM

RT @esolcourses: bearing in mind also that general feedback can be built into online tasks, as well #ELTchat

ShellTerrell

11:24 PM

RT @esolcourses: the yardstick I generally use is whether or not they need my assistance to do it (some tasks don't) #ELTChat

dropthepencil

11:24 PM

@eltbakery - your handle is making me hungry :( #eltchat

dropthepencil

11:25 PM

@theteacherjames concepts that need clarification or expansion - classroom. #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:25 PM

@ShellTerrell @esolcourses Does this take us back to the reason why use BL? 4 adults in my school helps reduce dropout rates #ELTchat

touqo

11:25 PM

@eannegrenoble maybe in the future we need the online to get them in then class lol #eltchat

eltbakery

11:25 PM

Good point @chiasuan - I've found adding webinars/recorded sessions to T Training courses very useful.  #eltchat

dropthepencil

11:25 PM

@theteacherjames Depends, but, reading tasks = online.  Writing tasks = online.  Some discovery tasks can be done online as well. #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:25 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat online needs different study skills from f2f

theteacherjames

11:26 PM

@dropthepencil That makes sense. Thanks. #eltchat

JoHart

11:26 PM

#ELTchat hardest thing with totally online studnts is relevant study skills & motivation - online can be v isolating esp for geog dispersed

eltbakery

11:26 PM

Good point! RT @ShellTerrell: For young learners I try to have more activities where they play & limit time on computer #ELTChat

chiasuan

11:26 PM

@eltbakery I did the Distance DELTA quite some time ago & altho I wished they had the Blended one then, I enjoyed the independence. #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:26 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: For young learners I try to have more activities where they play & limit time on computer #ELTChat > Works wonders! :)

SueAnnan

11:26 PM

RT @BrunoELT: @SueAnnan sure! ClassBlogs are a great example! #ELTchat

ShellTerrell

11:26 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat online needs different study skills from f2f

theteacherjames

11:26 PM

@Noreen_Lam Try this http://t.co/urROX7K8 #eltchat

dropthepencil

11:26 PM

RT JoHart #ELTchat online needs different study skills from f2f  #eltchat

ShellTerrell

11:26 PM

For young learners I try to have more activities where they play & limit time on computer #ELTChat

fionamau

11:26 PM

RT @BrunoELT: @fionamau @theteacherjames any kind of subject can be dealt asynchronously,  methinks #ELTchat Yes, but brill for flipped..

SueAnnan

11:26 PM

@dropthepencil  and anything practical #eltchat

ariascarm

11:26 PM

@ariascarm @eltbakery upps! Forgot #eltchat sorry..

eannegrenoble

11:26 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat online needs different study skills from f2f >>IMHO that's why the "blended" -  to prepare for the online

ShellTerrell

11:27 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat hardest thing with totally online studnts is relevant study skills & motivation - online can be v isolating esp for geog dispersed

esolcourses

11:27 PM

@DinaDobrou @ShellTerrell could be - I think BL is good way of "keeping the ball rolling" between lessons & can be motivating #ELTchat

SueAnnan

11:27 PM

RT @chiasuan: I did the Distance DELTA quite sum time ago & altho I wished they had the Blended 1 then, I enjoyed the independence. #eltchat

ShellTerrell

11:27 PM

RT @dropthepencil: Depends, but, reading tasks = online.  Writing tasks = online.  Some discovery tasks can be done online as well. #eltchat

ProfDevSupport

11:27 PM

#ELTchat All online is not equal http://t.co/7QF99g5N

SueAnnan

11:28 PM

@dropthepencil  what is the proportion of online to f2f in your courses? #eltchat

eltbakery

11:28 PM

@chiasuan I've done the Delta Mod 2 intensive for 2 months, I'm now working on Mods1,3 online. I like the balance. #eltchat

dropthepencil

11:28 PM

@JoHart definitely.  It's one of the barriers to overcome, for sure.  That's why I appreciate any synch elements for those. #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:29 PM

@pysproblem81  I think there is a possibility that more and more will become BL. Esp. from the point of view of cost #eltchat

eltbakery

11:29 PM

RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat With the spread of VLEs - will most courses become blended?

DinaDobrou

11:29 PM

@BrunoELT Yes, some tech training should be involved. And stress the importance of them becoming independent Ls. #ELTchat

JoHart

11:29 PM

@dropthepencil  #ELTchat my lit stdnts regional/remote I never meet them! We use virtual class BbC for synch stuff

pysproblem81

11:29 PM

#eltchat With the spread of VLEs - will most courses become blended?

sandymillin

11:29 PM

@pysproblem81 @SueAnnan I guess fluency work online could involve recording work, tho still a bit accuracy focussed #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:30 PM

RT @sandymillin: RT @SueAnnan: RT @JoHart: #ELTchat online needs different study skills from f2f <and lots of learner training. absolutely!

pysproblem81

11:30 PM

@JoHart has Australian context led to more blended approaches? 'School of the air, etc' #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:30 PM

@esolcourses @ShellTerrell Maybe I have my group in mind.It has to be a fully integrated course that can run both ways at any time. #ELTchat

eannegrenoble

11:30 PM

@esolcourses  - Blended learning - extension of work in class, or Blended learning - predetermined syllabus  ??(I go for the first) #ELTchat

sandymillin

11:30 PM

RT @SueAnnan: RT @JoHart: #ELTchat online needs different study skills from f2f <and lots of learner training.

Noreen_Lam

11:30 PM

@theteacherjames Nope, didn't work...found one but dunno if it's any good...trying 2 investigate&follow stream! #eltchat

dropthepencil

11:30 PM

@SueAnnan depends.  I was a prof, but now I am strictly ID.  We have any ratio of online to f2f from 25-100% #eltchat

dropthepencil

11:31 PM

@eltbakery Blended courses solve many problems:  particularly those regarding real estate! #eltchat

eltbakery

11:31 PM

YES! RT @BrunoELT: And surely on f2f courses we can always add a touch of online work. Helping ss finding resources helps a lot #ELTchat

sandymillin

11:31 PM

@JoHart think the study skills/isolation/motivation is where small groups still important #ELTchat

esolcourses

11:31 PM

RT @eannegrenoble: Blended learning - extension of work in class, or Blended learning - predetermined syllabus ] I go for no 1, too #ELTchat

eltbakery

11:31 PM

@pysproblem81 I also think there's a possibility. The Khan Academy is a good example of blended learning w/ lectures online. #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:31 PM

@pysproblem81 I think they're already becoming. Hence the "buzz" :) #ELTchat

theteacherjames

11:31 PM

@Noreen_Lam You could try http://t.co/Bb7h7wCJ as well. #eltchat

esolcourses

11:32 PM

@eannegrenoble ... & not just extension of work in class, but also setting up what you hope to do in class the next week as well #ELTChat

JoHart

11:32 PM

@pysproblem81 #ELTchat Sch of air been arounf 50+ years but now (at least in WA) using virtual class instead of radio

sandymillin

11:32 PM

@JoHart I studied the IH COLT (Certificate in Online Training) - 11 of us was good size group, w lots of training at start #ELTchat

SueAnnan

11:32 PM

RT @dropthepencil: @eltbakery Blended courses solve many problems:  particularly those regarding real estate! #eltchat

eltbakery

11:33 PM

What aboout parents calling the school saying their kids have been spending too much time online 'studying Eng'? #eltchat

pysproblem81

11:33 PM

@JoHart are there many things transferable from radio classes to virtual? #eltchat

Noreen_Lam

11:33 PM

@theteacherjames Looks promising....trying now....thanks! :) Will have 2 look more into Tweetdeck l8r on... #eltchat

esolcourses

11:34 PM

@DinaDobrou @ShellTerrell  I find blended courses are often a challenge to design, due to disparity in tech/learner access to tech #ELTChat

SueAnnan

11:34 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat just piloting strategy to try & instill online learning skills with literacy stdnts http://t.co/kIZm64KW

ShellTerrell

11:34 PM

What kind of activities do you Assign in your blended learning course? #ELTchat

SophiaMav

11:34 PM

RT @eltbakery What aboout parents calling the school saying their kids have been spending too much time online 'studying Eng'? #eltchat

JoHart

11:34 PM

#ELTchat just piloting strategy to try & instill online learning skills with literacy stdnts http://t.co/WoiRDiHJ

eannegrenoble

11:34 PM

@esolcourses agreed - and with personal aspect too - tho maybe the individualization won't last as numbers increase  #ELTChat

sandymillin

11:35 PM

@Noreen_Lam you can change that in the preferences #eltchat #eltchat

Noreen_Lam

11:35 PM

@sandymillin @theteacherjames Tweetchat works! :) Only thing is that contacts aren't autocompleted...have2 go back 2check #eltchat #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:35 PM

@eltbakery At least they won't be complaining they spend time playing "World of warcraft" Ask: Would u prefer that instead? :) #ELTchat

ShellTerrell

11:35 PM

RT @eltbakery: What aboout parents calling the school saying their kids have been spending too much time online 'studying Eng'? #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:35 PM

RT @esolcourses:  I find blended courses are often a challenge to design, due to disparity in tech/learner access to tech #ELTChat

esolcourses

11:36 PM

@eannegrenoble you may be right - works well with low numbers, IME - large classes would be hard to personalise - & time-consuming! #ELTChat

sandymillin

11:36 PM

@johart We also had lots of getting-to-know-you and getting-to-know-moodle activities at the start, so we all felt comfortable #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:36 PM

Do you need a questionnaire/ rules at the start to determine  how users function online ?#ELTchat

dropthepencil

11:36 PM

@SueAnnan We have a larger issue with qualifications.  What test can we create indicates online proficiency w/o discrimination? #eltchat

ShellTerrell

11:36 PM

Agree! RT @esolcourses: I find blended courses are often a challenge to design, due to disparity in tech/learner access to tech #ELTChat

eannegrenoble

11:36 PM

@TheNewSchool PLEASE get off our #ELTchat

JoHart

11:36 PM

@pysproblem81 #ELTchat I don't know enough about how they did radio ones - I wld say virtual gives much wider options nearer to f2f

theteacherjames

11:36 PM

Have you experienced any problems with blended learning? #eltchat

ShellTerrell

11:37 PM

RT @sandymillin: We also had lots of getting-to-know-u & getting-to-know-moodle activities at the start, so we all felt comfortable #eltchat

dropthepencil

11:37 PM

@sandymillin I'd be interested in your getting-toknow-moodle activities, or at least a convo with you! #eltchat

sandymillin

11:37 PM

@eltbakery has that happened to you? think we need to be realistic about how much time SS should be on computer - health probs etc #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:37 PM

@ShellTerrell Games for sure. Esp. YLs. :) #ELTchat

ShellTerrell

11:37 PM

RT @SueAnnan: Do you need a questionnaire/ rules at the start to determine  how users function online ?#ELTchat

dropthepencil

11:37 PM

@theteacherjames Come on now, James ;).  They be problems with everythin' ;) #eltchat

eltbakery

11:37 PM

LOL True RT @DinaDobrou At least they won't be complaining they spend time playing W. ofWarcraft Ask:Would u prefer that instead?:) #ELTchat

dropthepencil

11:38 PM

@sandymillin aha.  Well, your student input is just as valuable. :) #eltchat

sandymillin

11:38 PM

WOuld highly recommend the IH COLT for those wanting to find out more about online teaching http://t.co/kh2sCNSG #eltchat

eannegrenoble

11:38 PM

@ShellTerrell @esolcourses  disparity in access to tech ....  difficult enuf without that ;-) #ELTChat

pysproblem81

11:38 PM

#eltchat How do people use their VLE to support classes currently? This is BL, no? My ideas here: http://t.co/l6WjHzCF

esolcourses

11:38 PM

RT @theteacherjames: Have you experienced any problems with blended learning? #eltchat ] yep. Learners who didn't do the blended bits...

sandymillin

11:38 PM

@dropthepencil I was a student not a teacher on the course :) #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:39 PM

@dropthepencil Of course, but we can help each other find solutions! #eltchat

esolcourses

11:39 PM

@theteacherjames #techfails can also be an issue sometimes (sites being down or not working) #ELTChat

ShellTerrell

11:39 PM

RT @BrunoELT: writing on blogs, speaking on Voicethread and listening to videos on YouTube. #ELTchat

voxy

11:39 PM

The way we've been doing here with our Chinese classes: face-to-face, slides during class, at home http://t.co/uMwxrcMt for hw. #ELTCHAT

sandymillin

11:39 PM

RT @eltbakery: Yes! Parents called to confirm if I was really setting tasks online  It was new to them. #eltchat<parent training needed 2

DinaDobrou

11:39 PM

RT @SueAnnan: RT @JoHart: #ELTchat just piloting strategy to try & instill online learning skills with literacy stdnts http://t.co/kIZm64KW

eannegrenoble

11:39 PM

RT @SueAnnan: Do you need a questionnaire/ rules at the start to determine  how users function online ?#ELTchat No, but that's a good idea

esolcourses

11:39 PM

@theteacherjames ... either because of lack of access to tech, or because they just didn't want to do the activities #ELTChat

sandymillin

11:40 PM

RT @theteacherjames: Have you experienced any problems with blended learning? #eltchat< as a student, finding the time

eannegrenoble

11:40 PM

RT @BrunoELT: @ShellTerrell writing on blogs, speaking on Voicethread and listening to videos on YouTube. #ELTchat - ditto -

ShellTerrell

11:40 PM

RT @DinaDobrou: Games for sure. Esp. YLs. :) #ELTchat

esolcourses

11:41 PM

RT @irishmikeh: @esolcourses relevance is the key. If it'S really relevant, chances they'll do the online work is higher #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:41 PM

@sandymillin Without the discipline installed by having a regular class at a regular time? #eltchat

esolcourses

11:41 PM

@BrunoELT thanks, Bruno. I think it's important not to assume too much about the tech that s's have access to at home #ELTChat

SueAnnan

11:41 PM

RT @irishmikeh: @esolcourses relevance is the key. If it'S really relevant, chances they'll do the online work is higher #eltchat

irishmikeh

11:41 PM

@esolcourses relevance is the key. If it'S really relevant, chances they'll do the online work is higher #eltchat

eltbakery

11:41 PM

@sandymillin Parent training is needed, you are right. Should be done at the beginning of the course. Good point! #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:41 PM

@esolcourses I guess it's important to take into account that this style of learning is not for everybody. #ELTChat

sandymillin

11:41 PM

RT @eannegrenoble: @TheNewSchool PLEASE get off our #ELTchat <Elizabeth, it might take a few hours for them to find tweets!

DinaDobrou

11:41 PM

@ShellTerrell Also, a chatbox, or forums. #ELTchat

SueAnnan

11:41 PM

RT @esolcourses:  #techfails can also be an issue sometimes (sites being down or not working) #ELTChat Yes, have experienced that as student

sandymillin

11:42 PM

@dropthepencil the getting-to-know moodle activities were things like very simple, very guided tasks to start us off #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:42 PM

@theteacherjames  could give a deadline for submissions though #eltchat

antoniaclare

11:42 PM

hello #eltchat tweeps.  Missed most - what's the discussion?

Noreen_Lam

11:42 PM

@ShellTerrell RT @dinadobrou:Games for sure. Esp. YLs. :) >Agreed! digitalplay is gr8 source! #ELTchat  #eltchat

eltbakery

11:42 PM

Agreed! RT @irishmikeh: @esolcourses relevance is the key. If it'S really relevant, chances they'll do the online work is higher #eltchat

sandymillin

11:42 PM

RT @theteacherjames: @sandymillin Without discipline of having a regular class at a regular time? #eltchat <that + other calls on time

dropthepencil

11:43 PM

@sandymillin need to develop some new training in near future.  Working on finding the best strategies for this.

esolcourses

11:43 PM

@irishmikeh @SueAnnan agree Mike, although there will always be some s's who won't do it regardless, same as 4 paper-based homework #ELTChat

dropthepencil

11:43 PM

@eltbakery Yes, but that is true regardless if it's online or if it isn't. #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:43 PM

@theteacherjames After inroducing sts to BL u need to have some follow-up to check if they can work well independently.  #ELTchat

SueAnnan

11:43 PM

@antoniaclare How do we balance content btwn the f2f & online components of a blended-learning course? #eltchat

sandymillin

11:43 PM

@dropthepencil GTK moodle: like simple question and answer things to post in forums #eltchat

dropthepencil

11:44 PM

@Noreen_Lam I like TweetChat more than the deck.  Deck is overwhelming :P

theteacherjames

11:44 PM

RT @sandymillin: RT @theteacherjames: @esolcourses this style of learning is not for everybody. #ELTChat <and also remember 2 cater for diff learning styles

chiasuan

11:44 PM

RT @irishmikeh: @esolcourses relevance is the key. If it'S really relevant, chances they'll do the online work is higher #eltchat

voxy

11:44 PM

Plus, challenge on our mobile app, greatly rewarded ($1000) for the 1 who is proficient in all words in a deck (including pronun.) #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:44 PM

@sandymillin Definitely #ELTChat

DinaDobrou

11:44 PM

RT @irishmikeh: @esolcourses relevance is the key. If it'S really relevant, chances they'll do the online work is higher #eltchat > Indeed!

sandymillin

11:44 PM

RT @theteacherjames: @esolcourses this style of learning is not for everybody. #ELTChat <and also remember 2 cater for diff learning styles

antoniaclare

11:44 PM

@SueAnnan Thank you...#eltchat

Noreen_Lam

11:44 PM

Interestingly enough this Newschool spam doesn't come up on Tweetchat! :) Yay! #eltchat #eltchat

CliveSir

11:44 PM

@antoniaclare #eltchat Topic: How do we balance content btwn the f2f & online components of a blended-learning course?

antoniaclare

11:45 PM

...important to integrate the 'outside class' work with the 'inside class' work to help with relevance #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:45 PM

RT @irishmikeh:  Yes, fair point. But you can address it with the learner. Get them to take responsibility for their learning #ELTChat

ShellTerrell

11:45 PM

RT @DinaDobrou: Also, a chatbox, or forums. #ELTchat

JoHart

11:45 PM

@DinaDobrou @irishmikeh @esolcourses also more likely to do work if interesting/fun ie gives opp to be creative w web2.0 tools #ELTchat

irishmikeh

11:45 PM

@esolcourses Yes, fair point. But you can address it with the learner. Get them to take responsibility for their learning #ELTChat

DinaDobrou

11:45 PM

RT @eltbakery: It really helps to ask ss at the beg of the semester which digital tools/social networking they're familiar with. #eltchat

sandymillin

11:45 PM

@antoniaclare how to do blended learning (combining online/f2f) #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:45 PM

RT @sandymillin: WOuld highly recommend the IH COLT for those wanting to find out more about online teaching http://t.co/kh2sCNSG #eltchat

eltbakery

11:45 PM

It really helps to ask ss at the beg of the semester which digital tools/social networking they're familiar with. #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:45 PM

@antoniaclare  you're welcome:-) #eltchat

dropthepencil

11:45 PM

@sandymillin Universal Design #eltchat

esolcourses

11:45 PM

@BrunoELT agree, Bruno. I generally give s's a range of options to choose from (including non-tech ones) to get around that one #ELTChat

theteacherjames

11:45 PM

RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat How do people use their VLE to support classes currently? This is BL, no? My ideas here: http://t.co/l6WjHzCF

Noreen_Lam

11:46 PM

@dropthepencil So far so good.... :) Seems "simple" tho less snazzy... #eltchat #eltchat

ShellTerrell

11:46 PM

On my wiki I give a choice of online or hands on activities for learners to choose #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:46 PM

@antoniaclare  on the course I did it seems that they are popular #ELTchat

sandymillin

11:46 PM

RT @dropthepencil: @sandymillin Universal Design #eltchat <what do you mean by that?

SueAnnan

11:46 PM

@antoniaclare  what is your experience with BL? #eltchat

antoniaclare

11:46 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: RT @DinaDobrou: Also, a chatbox, or forums. #ELTchat Nice - do people use these much?

theteacherjames

11:46 PM

@irishmikeh Good to see you here Mike! #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:46 PM

RT @irishmikeh: @esolcourses relevance is the key. If it'S really relevant, chances they'll do the online work is higher #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:46 PM

RT @antoniaclare: ...important to integrate the 'outside class' work with the 'inside class' work to help with relevance #eltchat

CliveSir

11:47 PM

Gr8! RT @ShellTerrell: On my wiki I give a choice of online or hands on activities for learners to choose #eltchat

dropthepencil

11:47 PM

RT @irishmikeh: @JoHart Yes, absolutely! interesting = relevant = raises motivation = chances of completion are higher #eltchat

esolcourses

11:47 PM

@irishmikeh @JoHart @DinaDobrou  agree Mike, and I always try to - though it sometimes depends on their overall motivation, though #ELTChat

sandymillin

11:47 PM

@antoniaclare @ShellTerrell @DinaDobrou we had forums on COLT course and all our tasks required us to use them. great discussions! #ELTchat

eltbakery

11:47 PM

Relevance is key! RT @antoniaclare important to integrate the 'outside class' work w/ the 'inside class'work to help with relevance #eltchat

irishmikeh

11:47 PM

@JoHart Yes, absolutely! interesting = relevant = raises motivation = chances of completion are higher #ELTchat

eannegrenoble

11:47 PM

GREAT it's gone  RT @Noreen_Lam: Interestingly enough this Newschool spam doesnt come up on Tweetchat! :) Yay! #eltchat #ELTchat

sandymillin

11:47 PM

RT @eltbakery: ask ss which digital tools/social networking they're familiar with. #eltchat <key part of BL needs analysis

eannegrenoble

11:48 PM

RT @sandymillin: RT @eltbakery: ask ss which digital tools/social networking theyre familiar with. #eltchat > I tried that -only FB #ELTchat

JoHart

11:48 PM

@irishmikeh #ELTchat w my often disengaged lit learners I am trying to use the tech as a "hook" for engaging them

sandymillin

11:48 PM

RT @irishmikeh: @JoHart Yes, absolutely! interesting = relevant = raises motivation = chances of completion are higher #ELTchat

theteacherjames

11:48 PM

@irishmikeh Great, glad to have your expertise! #eltchat

voxy

11:48 PM

I do believe the BL should be an extension of the syllabus and not necessarily add something new to the syllabus. #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:48 PM

Is it possible to personalise the online part, in the same way as we cater for students in class? #ELTchat

dropthepencil

11:48 PM

Have to scoot everyone.  So great to chat with y'all.  Looking forward to next time! #eltchat

antoniaclare

11:48 PM

@SueAnnan Not that much, tho I always encourage lots of 'outside' work, like videos, reading, online exs, podcasts #eltchat

thornburyscott

11:48 PM

Have passed on complaints to the New School. Promotional tweet not my idea I hasten to add. #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:48 PM

@antoniaclare @ShellTerrell My sts started using the Wiki comments to chat I had to add a chatbox. :D #ELTchat

irishmikeh

11:48 PM

@theteacherjames Thanks. just passing through from a hotel room en route :-) Am presenting on blended tomorrow and spotted this #eltchat

geordie_online

11:48 PM

RT @irishmikeh: @esolcourses relevance is the key. If it'S really relevant, chances they'll do the online work is higher #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:49 PM

@thornburyscott Thanks Scott, we appreciate it. #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:49 PM

@thornburyscott  thank you. It is driving people crazy tonight #eltchat

esolcourses

11:49 PM

@irishmikeh @JoHart @DinaDobrou  confidence, prev.  learning experiences, and attitudes to tech can play a part as well #ELTChat

eannegrenoble

11:49 PM

RT @SueAnnan: Is it possible to personalise the online part, in the same way as we cater for students in class? FAR more perso onli #ELTchat

sandymillin

11:49 PM

@eannegrenoble @eltbakery knowing that they're only familiar with facebook means that you know their current limits :) #ELTchat

SueAnnan

11:49 PM

RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat - Does anyone know any sources I really need to read on blended learning? #DELTA

pysproblem81

11:49 PM

#eltchat - Does anyone know any sources I really need to read on blended learning? #DELTA

antoniaclare

11:50 PM

@SueAnnan Blended learning plan for Speakout has just launched, so still a baby http://t.co/kPFmfmAw #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:50 PM

RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat - Does anyone know any sources I really need to read on blended learning? #DELTA

sandymillin

11:50 PM

@SueAnnan definitely possible to personalise online part, tho depends on size of group as to how easy it is. still need to know SS #ELTchat

ShellTerrell

11:50 PM

RT @JoHart: @irishmikeh #ELTchat w my often disengaged lit learners I am trying to use the tech as a "hook" for engaging them

eltbakery

11:50 PM

@SueAnnan One way to make it personalized is providing ss with extended practice on their weak areas. #ELTchat

SueAnnan

11:50 PM

@eannegrenoble  why do you think so? #ELTchat

ShellTerrell

11:50 PM

RT @SueAnnan: RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat - Does anyone know any sources I really need to read on blended learning? #DELTA

SueAnnan

11:51 PM

RT @geordie_ personalise? Yes. Different routes to navigate online and multiple options for communication :-) same as in class. #ELTchat

JoHart

11:51 PM

@irishmikeh #ELTchat absolutely - commenting on each other's blog posts etc is good

digitlnativtchr

11:51 PM

RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat - Does anyone know any sources I really need to read on blended learning? #DELTA

esolcourses

11:51 PM

@chiasuan @irishmikeh personailse, make it relevant to their life and interests (am I allowed to mention the 'D' word? ;-)  #ELTChat

SueAnnan

11:51 PM

RT @antoniaclare: @SueAnnan Blended learning plan for Speakout has just launched, so still a baby http://t.co/Ii81ZMxn #eltchat

eltbakery

11:51 PM

@sandymillin @eannegrenoble Facebook is also a very rich tool. Facebook groups have worked very well w/ my groups. #eltchat

antoniaclare

11:51 PM

RT @DinaDobrou: @antoniaclare @ShellTerrell My sts started using the Wiki comments to chat I had to add a chatbox. :D #ELTchat Great idea

esolcourses

11:52 PM

@chiasuan @irishmikeh DOGME. There. I said it :-)  #ELTChat

antoniaclare

11:52 PM

RT @sandymillin: @ShellTerrell we had forums on COLT crse and all our tasks required us to use them. great discussions! #ELTchat I bet!

theteacherjames

11:52 PM

RT @eltbakery: @sandymillin @eannegrenoble Facebook is also a very rich tool. Facebook groups have worked very well w/ my groups. #eltchat

vickyloras

11:52 PM

RT @CliveSir: Gr8! RT @ShellTerrell: On my wiki I give a choice of online or hands on activities for learners to choose #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:52 PM

RT @antoniaclare: @SueAnnan Blended learning plan for Speakout has just launched, so still a baby http://t.co/kPFmfmAw #eltchat

eannegrenoble

11:52 PM

@digitlnativtchr  Might not be enough - but it does help :-) #ELTchat

SueAnnan

11:53 PM

@theteacherjames  LOL I was trying to ignore it:-) #phew #ELTChat

theteacherjames

11:53 PM

@esolcourses @chiasuan @irishmikeh Finally, after 51 minutes, someone mentions the D word! #phew #ELTChat

DinaDobrou

11:53 PM

@antoniaclare We're currently using http://t.co/GG5a3I50 at my school. #ELTchat

antoniaclare

11:53 PM

RT @CliveSir: Gr8! RT @ShellTerrell: On my wiki I give a choice of online or hands on activities for learners to choose #eltchat

DinaDobrou

11:54 PM

@theteacherjames @esolcourses @chiasuan @irishmikeh Er...what's the "D" word? #ELTchat

trylingual

11:54 PM

Researching for an upcoming teacher workshop->How has networking/connectivism helped your development as language teacher? #qldelt #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:54 PM

RT @SueAnnan: Only a few minutes left . Who would like to do the summary? #ELTchat

eltbakery

11:54 PM

@SueAnnan I can do it! #eltchat

SophiaMav

11:54 PM

RT @theteacherjames @esolcourses @chiasuan @irishmikeh Finally, after 51 minutes, someone mentions the D word! #phew #ELTChat

eannegrenoble

11:54 PM

@esolcourses reflexive courselogs are rather "D" I find  #ELTChat

SueAnnan

11:54 PM

Only a few minutes left . Who would like to do the summary? #ELTchat

irishmikeh

11:55 PM

@chiasuan @esolcourses @theteacherjames  Sorry,must disagree.Personalizing&relevance to life and interests can be planned in adv. #eltchat

esolcourses

11:55 PM

RT @theteacherjames @chiasuan @irishmikeh Finally, after 51 minutes, someone mentions the D word! #phew #ELTChat } do I get a prize? ;-)

pysproblem81

11:55 PM

#eltchat PS can recommend @lclandfield and @TheconsultantsE http://t.co/Tccn0GHh

SueAnnan

11:55 PM

RT @eltbakery: @SueAnnan I can do it! #eltchat Thank you for offering to do the summary. Yay we have a writer!

theteacherjames

11:55 PM

@eltbakery @SueAnnan Thank you! #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:56 PM

RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat recommend @lclandfield & @TheconsultantsE http://t.co/h3qW9JnG

irishmikeh

11:56 PM

@chiasuan @esolcourses @theteacherjames  therefore , it's not Dogme - as it'spre-planned, and is just good teching! #eltchat

antoniaclare

11:56 PM

@esolcourses ...a dog?   ;) #eltchat

theteacherjames

11:56 PM

@DinaDobrou @esolcourses @chiasuan @irishmikeh C'mon Dina, everyone knows the D word! #itsdogme #ELTchat

chiasuan

11:57 PM

@JoHart @irishmikeh @esolcourses @theteacherjames Teachable moment? Or D moment? ; ) #eltchat

eannegrenoble

11:57 PM

@irishmikeh  where did the "therefore" come from  ..... lost it    #eltchat

JoHart

11:57 PM

@irishmikeh @chiasuan @esolcourses @theteacherjames but we should all always grab the "teachable moment" when it happens :) #ELTchat ..

theteacherjames

11:57 PM

@irishmikeh @chiasuan @esolcourses Good teching - freudian slip? #eltchat

chiasuan

11:57 PM

@irishmikeh @esolcourses @theteacherjames Oh! He's said it!!! He's said the D word!!! #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:58 PM

RT @irishmikeh:#eltchat yes, if ur improvising in class it can be, not if pre-planned in a blended course bases on needs/interests

JoHart

11:58 PM

@irishmikeh @chiasuan @esolcourses @theteacherjames #ELTchat ... Tho' "teachable momeents" asynch can be teachable hours/days :)

fionamau

11:58 PM

#eltchat Apart from @annapires is anyone else going to APPI in Coimbra this weekend?

irishmikeh

11:58 PM

@esolcourses @chiasuan #eltchat yes, if ur improvising in class it can be, not if pre-planned in a blended course bases on needs/interests

SueAnnan

11:58 PM

So did we decide on a balance?#ELTchat

DinaDobrou

11:58 PM

@theteacherjames @esolcourses @chiasuan @irishmikeh Been away 2 long. Is it cursed? Like Macbeth? Sorry, "The Scottish Play"? :D #ELTchat

eannegrenoble

11:59 PM

@irishmikeh @irishmikeh @esolcourses @chiasuan  #eltchat  But when you're reacting to a blog/wiki post, it can be / is

pysproblem81

11:59 PM

Thanks for a great #eltchat

irishmikeh

11:59 PM

@theteacherjames  @chiasuan @esolcourses  Ha! very good! I guess it must have been  #eltchat