| username |
time |
status |
| Shaunwilden |
12:00 PM |
Afternoon everyone today's #eltchat is How do/could you use a resource such as #eltpics? |
| Shaunwilden |
12:01 PM |
If it is your first time taking part in #eltchat then please feel free to ask me for help / advice |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:01 PM |
For the next hour my tweets are for #ELTCHAT: how to make the most resources like #eltpics |
| Richmond_ELT |
12:02 PM |
Looking forward to today´s discussion #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:02 PM |
For the next hour my tweets are for #Eltchat how to make the most resources like #eltpics |
| aClilToClimb |
12:02 PM |
lots you can do with images #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:02 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: If it is your first time taking part in #eltchat then please feel free to ask me for help / advice |
| esolcourses |
12:02 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: Afternoon everyone today's #eltchat is How do/could you use a resource such as #eltpics? |
| aClilToClimb |
12:03 PM |
I've written a few posts. Look in http://t.co/veDSYFEG search (ctrl F) for Project366 or images #eltchat |
| esolcourses |
12:03 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: So how many people here use and contribute to #eltpics? #eltchat ] sometimes contribute and use |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:03 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: So how many people here use and contribute to #eltpics? #eltchat > use yes, contribute less so |
| esolcourses |
12:03 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: lots you can do with images #eltchat ] absolutely - endless possibilities, all levels, I'd say |
| Shaunwilden |
12:03 PM |
So how many people here use and contribute to #eltpics? #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:03 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: lots you can do with images #eltchat true in any lesson I think :-) |
| worldteacher |
12:04 PM |
#eltchat Often use #eltpics & have picked up loads of great ideas from the blog: http://t.co/OT7KNfMH |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:04 PM |
you'll hate this @shaunwilden but spotlight tool with images on IWB is a great warmer for predicting, etc. #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:04 PM |
the limit is your imagination. All levels, all ages. #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:04 PM |
The ideas I saw in @cerirhiannon session last night would work very well with #eltpic #eltchat check her blog http://t.co/P4RoM3dx |
| rliberni |
12:04 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: I've written a few posts. Look in http://t.co/veDSYFEG search (ctrl F) for Project366 or images #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:04 PM |
@Shaunwilden not yet and not yet :-) #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:05 PM |
@Shaunwilden Phew :) #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:05 PM |
@bcnpaul1 No not at all thats one of my fave uses of an IWB :-) #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:05 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: The ideas I saw in @cerirhiannon session last night would work very well with #eltpic #eltchat check her blog http://t.co/P4RoM3dx |
| rliberni |
12:06 PM |
RT @worldteacher: #eltchat Often use #eltpics & have picked up loads of great ideas from the blog: http://t.co/OT7KNfMH |
| aClilToClimb |
12:06 PM |
@bcnpaul1 Kept hearing Ceri's session - where was she? #eltchat |
| teacherphili |
12:06 PM |
Great resource as it's photos by EFL teachers for EFL teachers. So varied because of the different contexts we work/live. #ELTchat #ELTpics |
| Richmond_ELT |
12:06 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: The ideas I saw in @cerirhiannon session last night would work very well with #eltpic #eltchat check her blog http://t.co/P4RoM3dx |
| rliberni |
12:07 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: The ideas I saw in @cerirhiannon session last night would work very well with #eltpic #eltchat check her blog http://t.co/P4RoM3dx |
| Shaunwilden |
12:07 PM |
So we could just say this blog or that link in answer to the topic but it would be good to have some solid suggestions in #eltchat |
| worldteacher |
12:07 PM |
#eltpics is a great resource for 5-photo stories - use random selections for extra inventiveness! #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:07 PM |
@aClilToClimb @bcnpaul1 She was in Oxford last night and Cambridge tonight #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:07 PM |
@aClilToClimb in the UK I believe... at Richmond event #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:08 PM |
@aClilToClimb Dont think so but the blog post I tweeted is the talk so you can see the slides, links and ideas #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:08 PM |
RT @esolcourses: I've blogged some ideas for using images here http://t.co/q6YZ2Rjx & here http://t.co/GsfsLk8I - another post is in the pipeline :) #ELTChat |
| esolcourses |
12:08 PM |
I've blogged some ideas for using images here http://t.co/q6YZ2Rjx & here http://t.co/GsfsLk8I - another post is in the pipeline :) #ELTChat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:08 PM |
@Shaunwilden not streamed I suppose? Coz I haven't heard anything #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:08 PM |
RT @worldteacher: #eltpics is a great resource for 5-photo stories - use random selections for extra inventiveness! #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:09 PM |
using the bridges series - guess where it is, then extend to plan a trip to that place... #eltchat |
| march4teachers |
12:09 PM |
What is the ELT in #eltchat ? |
| worldteacher |
12:09 PM |
@esolcourses Thanks for the links, Sue. #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:09 PM |
ok. idea: compare & contrast. Pics could be similar or not. #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:09 PM |
RT @rliberni: So any more examples of how you've used #eltpics in your lessons? #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:09 PM |
So any more examples of how you've used #eltpics in your lessons? #eltchat |
| Richmond_ELT |
12:10 PM |
@aClilToClimb @bcnpaul1 She was in London & Oxford & will be in Cambridge tonight speaking re unleashing the power of images #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:10 PM |
@march4teachers english language teaching #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:10 PM |
Idea: invent a story. Conversation followed by writing. Often 1 pic could be enough #eltchat |
| worldteacher |
12:10 PM |
Have used #eltpics for PET speaking exam practice. #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:11 PM |
RT @OUPELTGlobal: @aClilToClimb I like the idea of creating a story from random pictures - challenges ss' language and creativity and it's great fun #eltchat |
| OUPELTGlobal |
12:11 PM |
@aClilToClimb I like the idea of creating a story from random pictures - challenges ss' language and creativity and it's great fun #eltchat |
| worldteacher |
12:11 PM |
RT @bcnpaul1: using the bridges series - guess where it is, then extend to plan a trip to that place... #eltchat >Great idea! |
| worldteacher |
12:11 PM |
Use #eltpics of people to invent biographies #eltchat |
| esolcourses |
12:11 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: RT @rliberni: So any more examples of how you've used #eltpics in your lessons? #eltchat |
| worldteacher |
12:12 PM |
Have often used #eltpics for vocab quizzes with lower level students. #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:12 PM |
@OUPELTGlobal also good prompts for writing stories, descriptions,poems, letters, diaries anything really! #eltchat |
| esolcourses |
12:12 PM |
RT @worldteacher: Use #eltpics of people to invent biographies #eltchat ] great idea, Andrea - like it! |
| Shaunwilden |
12:13 PM |
@worldteacher How do you use them for quizzes #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:13 PM |
Doing recipes - lots in the sequence section. Don't give any ideas. They predict/invent recipes based on what they see/imagine #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:13 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: Grammar. I posted a recent pic of briefcase near wheelie bin. Great for conditionals #eltchat > random photos are great! |
| Richmond_ELT |
12:13 PM |
Notes and slides for @cerirhiannon´s talk can be found at http://t.co/5dNoMOqK #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:14 PM |
Useful for beginners - vocabulary. Make PowerPoints. Do disappearing images to test memory #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:14 PM |
@harrisonmike How do/could you use a resource such as #eltpics? #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:14 PM |
Speaking activities too describe the pic, weave a story around it, tell a tall tale, make a pitch, be a tour guide.... #eltchat |
| esolcourses |
12:14 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: Doing recipes - lots in the sequence section. Don't give any ideas. They predict/invent recipes based on what they see/imagine #eltchat |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:14 PM |
Ask Ss to continue drawing the picture:what could be next to that building? Practice descriptive language and modals of probability #eltchat |
| teacherphili |
12:14 PM |
Food does appear to be the most popular - poss thnx to @aClilToClimb #ELTchat #ELTpics |
| harrisonmike |
12:14 PM |
What's the topic #eltchat? |
| OUPELTGlobal |
12:14 PM |
In groups, give ss same pic but don't tell them it's the same. They imagine who the person is - job, hobbies, etc then compare. #eltchat |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:15 PM |
RT @shaunwilden: RT @MellynEducation: #eltchat I made dice with #eltpics when you roll you must tell a story that connects the pics. |
| Richmond_ELT |
12:15 PM |
Using close up images for sts to build up the bigger picture surrounding it #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:15 PM |
RT @OUPELTGlobal: give ss same pic don't tell them it's same. Ss imagine who the person is - job, hobbies, etc then compare. #eltchat > nice |
| worldteacher |
12:15 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: Doing recipes - lots in the sequence section. Don't give any ideas. They predict/invent recipes based on what they see/imagine #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:15 PM |
RT @MellynEducation: #eltchat I made dice with #eltpics when you roll you must tell a story that connects the pics. |
| Shaunwilden |
12:15 PM |
RT @MellynEducation: #eltchat I made dice with #eltpics when you roll you must tell a story that connects the pics. |
| rliberni |
12:15 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: Useful for beginners - vocabulary. Make PowerPoints. Do disappearing images to test memory #eltchat |
| worldteacher |
12:15 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: How do you use them for quizzes #eltchat >show images as slideshow - sts name as many items as they can in, say, 5 mins. |
| MellynEducation |
12:15 PM |
#eltchat I made dice with #eltpics when you roll you must tell a story that connects the pics. |
| rliberni |
12:15 PM |
@harrisonmike how you use #eltpics and the like in your teaching #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:16 PM |
@MellynEducation gr8 idea making connections is good, make a PK from a random selection - groups? #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:16 PM |
RT @OUPELTGlobal: Imagining the picture as part of a news article - what's the article about? #eltchat |
| OUPELTGlobal |
12:16 PM |
Imagining the picture as part of a news article - what's the article about? #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:16 PM |
Idioms. Use appropriate images to teach these. There are some in eltpics, but may be difficult to find. U can get the ss to do em #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:17 PM |
@OUPELTGlobal I'm sure they are - says a lot about the ss!! #eltchat |
| OUPELTGlobal |
12:17 PM |
@bcnpaul1 Ss are usually surprised by the impressions they've formed from a pic and how different those impressions can be #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:17 PM |
Using an eltpic image & cut-up headlines > sts write news story using pic & creating headline. oldie but always a goodie #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:17 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: Idioms. Use appropriate images to teach these. There are some in eltpics, but may be difficult to find. U can get the ss to do em #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:17 PM |
RT @OUPELTGlobal: Imagining the picture as part of a news article - what's the article about? #eltchat |
| harrisonmike |
12:18 PM |
#eltchat I mean '...compared with the real THING' xD |
| Shaunwilden |
12:18 PM |
@harrisonmike Oh thats a nice idea :-) #eltchat |
| esolcourses |
12:18 PM |
RT @bcnpaul1: Using an eltpic image & cut-up headlines > sts write news story using pic & creating headline. oldie but always a goodie #eltchat |
| harrisonmike |
12:18 PM |
once tweeted the photographers of #eltpics to tell me the story of the pic. Asked sts what they thought & compared w/the real thin #eltchat |
| OUPELTGlobal |
12:19 PM |
@harrisonmike I really like that - real communication, taking it beyond the classroom #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:19 PM |
@harrisonmike Really llike that idea Mike - photographers may now be inundated! :) #eltchat |
| esolcourses |
12:19 PM |
RT @worldteacher: Use #eltpics to practise grammar points, e.g the childhood set to practise 'used to'. #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:19 PM |
using themes. I did one on flowers, for example http://t.co/7uduBegc #eltchat |
| worldteacher |
12:19 PM |
Use #eltpics to practise grammar points, e.g the childhood set to practise 'used to'. #eltchat |
| OUPELTGlobal |
12:19 PM |
@bcnpaul1 I think that's what surprises them the most, especially adults. #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:20 PM |
RT @harrisonmike: #eltchat @cheimi10 has a good activity - find pics of things that are minimal pairs in pron. or that practise different phonemes 1/2 |
| harrisonmike |
12:20 PM |
#eltchat @cheimi10 has a good activity - find pics of things that are minimal pairs in pron. or that practise different phonemes 1/2 |
| ElkySmith |
12:20 PM |
Speaking of pics, World Press Photo exhibitions are happening around the world at the moment - great excursion opportunity #eltchat |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:20 PM |
So on the whole pics are used as prompts - would you ever ask your Ss to take pics? |
| e_clements |
12:20 PM |
#eltchat Show a corner/tiny part of an image (maybe of a vocab item) - ask ss what it might be, then keep zooming out. Do the ideas change? |
| Richmond_ELT |
12:20 PM |
Using mosaic maker http://t.co/HwWhrBfU for sts to create stories and discuss themes #eltchat |
| teacherphili |
12:21 PM |
Like the idea of #mosaics and montages, finding the detail with the pictures is nice idea. #ELTchat #ELTpics |
| aClilToClimb |
12:21 PM |
@AlexandraKouk of course! make activities as student orientated as possible #eltchat |
| SWETEa7 |
12:21 PM |
RT @english247: Basic #English - greetings, goodbyes & polite expressions http://t.co/LOmUA4n7 #eltchat #twinglish #ingles #esol #esl |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:21 PM |
RT @richmond_elt: Using mosaic maker http://t.co/rRWAqWwt for sts to create stories and discuss themes #eltchat > oooh! I love that! |
| Shaunwilden |
12:21 PM |
@AlexandraKouk I did ask my f2f and I do ask my online sts to take and share photos #eltchat it's a simple piece of homework :-) |
| harrisonmike |
12:21 PM |
2/2 #eltchat ... e.g. pics of 'bins' and then pics of 'beans' |
| rliberni |
12:22 PM |
RT @harrisonmike: 2/2 #eltchat ... e.g. pics of 'bins' and then pics of 'beans' |
| rliberni |
12:22 PM |
RT @ElkySmith: Speaking of pics, World Press Photo exhibitions are happening around the world at the moment - great excursion opportunity #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:22 PM |
RT @harrisonmike: #eltchat @cheimi10 has a good activity - find pics of things that are minimal pairs in pron. or that practise different phonemes 1/2 |
| leoselivan |
12:22 PM |
hello everyone on #eltchat so the topic is #eltpics then? #eltchat |
| ccrudy |
12:22 PM |
RT @ShellTerrell: Aint no mountain high enough http://t.co/zMpRwVfD ~ @bealer81 #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:22 PM |
RT @AlexandraKouk: RT @richmond_elt: Using mosaic maker http://t.co/rRWAqWwt for sts to create stories and discuss themes #eltchat > oooh! I love that! |
| teacherphili |
12:23 PM |
#ShapeCollage http://t.co/8B7ybhZJ also very good for making montages of photos #ELTchat #ELTpics |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:23 PM |
@aClilToClimb @Shaunwilden @bcnpaul1 Perhaps some of these images could be collected in #eltpics? #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:23 PM |
@leoselivan that's right and other images and how you use them in your teaching #eltchat |
| worldteacher |
12:23 PM |
@harrisonmike Good idea for future #eltpics category, Mike. I use graphic photos of lice & rice to remind sts to say them properly! #eltchat |
| Richmond_ELT |
12:23 PM |
@AlexandraKouk Currently creating a photo blog for sts to respond and write about the images posted #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:23 PM |
@AlexandraKouk yes - took sts out & got them to take a pic of something that interested them, then use fotobabble to talk about it #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:24 PM |
@AlexandraKouk yes, but that's up to the teacher/students #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
12:24 PM |
@rliberni hi and thanks Berni #eltchat to be honest I am more of a moving image person (video, film etc) #eltchat |
| worldteacher |
12:24 PM |
@rliberni They really do!! :-) #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:24 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: Also good for teaching modals of deduction... show extreme closeups or dubious images #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:24 PM |
RT @teacherphili: #ShapeCollage http://t.co/8B7ybhZJ also very good for making montages of photos #ELTchat #ELTpics |
| Shaunwilden |
12:24 PM |
@leoselivan Hi Leo, yes thats it #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:24 PM |
Also good for teaching modals of deduction... show extreme closeups or dubious images #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:24 PM |
@worldteacher good one! I bet they try very hard! :-) #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:25 PM |
RT @worldteacher: @bcnpaul1 I love fotobabble! #eltchat Great for speaking practice. |
| leoselivan |
12:25 PM |
@rliberni @@aClilToClimb: like the idea with extreme closeups & modals of deduction. problem is Ss revert to: Maybe it is... #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:25 PM |
@AlexandraKouk @aClilToClimb @Shaunwilden re @mjharrison maybe photographers cud create a fotobabble with each pic they take #eltchat |
| worldteacher |
12:25 PM |
@bcnpaul1 I love fotobabble! #eltchat Great for speaking practice. |
| Shaunwilden |
12:25 PM |
@leoselivan @rliberni well the pics could be put into a movie maker :-) #eltchat |
| Richmond_ELT |
12:26 PM |
Using aerial shots to practise giving directions and imagining what´s in the image close up #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:26 PM |
@leoselivan board up the possible language. Maybe use numbers and dice...? #eltchat |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:26 PM |
RT @bcnpaul1: @AlexandraKouk @aClilToClimb @Shaunwilden re @mjharrison maybe photographers cud create a fotobabble with each pic they take #eltchat |
| MellynEducation |
12:26 PM |
have them make a collage with images but then present while explaining meaning #eltchat |
| teacherphili |
12:26 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @leoselivan @rliberni I collected photos of buildings from my time in South Korea and made a video from them #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
12:27 PM |
Apologies to all for being so late - major crisis to deal with here - will try to catch up #ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:27 PM |
@teacherphili @leoselivan @rliberni Yes I do the same with my photos using imovie #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
12:27 PM |
@Shaunwilden @riberni true! or Voicethread #eltchat #eltchat |
| Julian_LEnfant |
12:28 PM |
Put photos & paper round room. Ss look and write questions under pics. In groups Ss create & present answers for one picture. #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:28 PM |
RT @teacherphili: Food does appear to be the most popular - poss thnx to @aClilToClimb #ELTchat #ELTpics > Hehe |
| jobethsteel |
12:28 PM |
#eltchat Hi. Have been away for ages. |
| rliberni |
12:29 PM |
RT @Richmond_ELT: For h/w, students take photos on their mobiles that best represent them/their city etc and bring to class to explain why #eltchat |
| jobethsteel |
12:29 PM |
#eltchat I use eltpics for my wikis with my sts and have introduced all the other teachers (70+) to them too. |
| Richmond_ELT |
12:29 PM |
For h/w, students take photos on their mobiles that best represent them/their city etc and bring to class to explain why #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:29 PM |
@Julian_LEnfant Nice idea Julian #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:30 PM |
RT @jobethsteel: #eltchat I use eltpics for my wikis with my sts and have introduced all the other teachers (70+) to them too. |
| aClilToClimb |
12:30 PM |
@Richmond_ELT yes. also favourite spots. Why? Five senses... #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:30 PM |
There are apps that'd work with #eltpics i.e. inaworld, dash of colour - I blogged about them http://t.co/bPAf9gX8 #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
12:30 PM |
how about Ss listen to a song & put images in order - Tom's Diner comes to mind: pour the coffee, shaking her umbrella... #eltchat #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:30 PM |
RT @AlexandraKouk: Add your voice to the pics: http://t.co/6CcYWX3J #eltchat |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:30 PM |
Add your voice to the pics: http://t.co/6CcYWX3J #eltchat |
| worldteacher |
12:30 PM |
Love using the national symbols #eltpics set to review nationalities & to teach my sts about the world!! #eltchat |
| jobethsteel |
12:30 PM |
#eltchat I mean I've introduced it to the teachers at my centre. |
| rliberni |
12:30 PM |
RT @Julian_LEnfant: Put photos & paper round room. Ss look and write questions under pics. In groups Ss create & present answers for one picture. #eltchat |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:31 PM |
RT @leoselivan: how about Ss listen to a song & put images in order - Tom's Diner comes to mind: pour the coffee, shaking her umbrella... #eltchat #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:31 PM |
anyone used Bubblr or Bookr for storyboards? Not exactly eltpics, but images nontheless #eltchat |
| OUPELTGlobal |
12:31 PM |
@worldteacher I like to use this but then ask them if they agree with the image and what image would they use. #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
12:31 PM |
RT @Richmond_ELT For h/w, Ss take photos on their mobiles that best represent them/their city etc and bring to class to explain why #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:31 PM |
RT @leoselivan: how about Ss listen to a song & put images in order - Tom's Diner comes to mind: pour the coffee, shaking her umbrella... #eltchat #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:31 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Crazy Captions competition http://t.co/qmXa0oiz all displayed on class walls - funniest one wins #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:31 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: There are apps that'd work with #eltpics i.e. inaworld, dash of colour - I blogged about them http://t.co/bPAf9gX8 #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
12:31 PM |
Crazy Captions competition http://t.co/qmXa0oiz all displayed on class walls - funniest one wins #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
12:32 PM |
RT @bcnpaul1: anyone used Bubblr or Bookr for storyboards? Not exactly eltpics, but images nontheless #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:32 PM |
the daily routine set is great for talking about routines, likes/dislikes, adverbs, etc #eltchat |
| teacherphili |
12:32 PM |
@leoselivan: how about Ss listen to a song & put images in order - Tom's Diner comes to mind: Good idea.. .. #eltchat #eltchat |
| BobK99 |
12:32 PM |
RT @MellynEducation: #eltchat I made dice with #eltpics when you roll you must tell a story that connects the pics. >Vlcro so pix cn change |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:32 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: There are apps that'd work with #eltpics i.e. inaworld, dash of colour - I blogged about them http://t.co/bPAf9gX8 #eltchat |
| esolcourses |
12:32 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Crazy Captions competition http://t.co/HdKOPjjK all displayed on class walls - funniest one wins #eltchat ] :-) |
| purchasex3 |
12:32 PM |
eltchat |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:32 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Crazy Captions competition http://t.co/qmXa0oiz all displayed on class walls - funniest one wins #eltchat |
| Richmond_ELT |
12:33 PM |
@aClilToClimb Can also ´people´ the place, overhear conversations that can be acted out, write descriptions and so on #eltchat |
| teacherphili |
12:33 PM |
@bcnpaul1: anyone used Bubblr or Bookr for storyboards? Not exactly eltpics, but images nontheless #eltchat also uses Flickr! |
| Shaunwilden |
12:33 PM |
@Marisa_C @bcnpaul1 never used them, cant you use them with #eltpics? #eltchat |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:33 PM |
RT @richmond_elt: @AlexandraKouk Currently creating a photo blog for sts to respond and write about the images posted #eltchat > great idea! |
| worldteacher |
12:33 PM |
RT @OUPELTGlobal: I like to use this but then ask them if they agree with the image and what image would they use. #eltchat >Good idea! |
| worldteacher |
12:33 PM |
Adding speech bubbles to #eltpics of people, then writing dialogues, roleplays, reported speech, inventing back stories, etc. #eltchat |
| scheilert9 |
12:34 PM |
eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:34 PM |
@Richmond_ELT yes. There are images which are great for writing up imaginary dialogues #eltchat |
| jobethsteel |
12:34 PM |
@Marisa_C #eltchat Yes, I've used bookr but only with text. It was a mistake - next time it will be with pics too. |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:34 PM |
@Shaunwilden @Marisa_C It links to photos from flickr, but not sure you can select particular sets of images... shame #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
12:34 PM |
Mini pppt or pecha kucha- choose 10 pics and record a story over them #eltchat - same can be done on voicethread |
| worldteacher |
12:34 PM |
@bcnpaul1 Used both, particularly with teens at summer school - they loved them! #eltchat |
| OUPELTGlobal |
12:34 PM |
I really like the captions, Also adding speech bubbles is great fun and then having them act them out. #eltchat |
| harrisonmike |
12:34 PM |
#eltchat here are some ideas I wrote down about #flickr (I think pre- #eltpics...) http://t.co/Pzi7zRbw |
| Julian_LEnfant |
12:35 PM |
@bcnpaul1 Thanks. Many good ideas on here for sth (using pics) perhaps many of us take for granted. Sadly, many Ts don't use them. #eltchat |
| MellynEducation |
12:35 PM |
@BobK99 great idea! #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:36 PM |
@OUPELTGlobal An app such as photocomic does that very nicely ti make the bubble look like part of the pic #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:36 PM |
of course eltpics is a great source for bloggers (student blogs, included)! ;-) #eltchat |
| esolcourses |
12:36 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Mini pppt or pecha kucha- choose 10 pics and record a story over them #eltchat - same can be done on voicethread |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:36 PM |
RT @marisa_c: Mini pppt or pecha kucha- choose 10 pics and record a story over them #eltchat - same can be done on voicethread |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:36 PM |
RT @oupeltglobal: I really like the captions, Also adding speech bubbles is great fun and then having them act them out. #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
12:36 PM |
@teacherphili thanks! #eltchat |
| lu_bodeman |
12:37 PM |
#eltchat got busy but I'm reading up on the tweets...love #eltpics :-) |
| OUPELTGlobal |
12:37 PM |
@Shaunwilden Never used that Shaun, but will certainly look for it now. Thanks. #eltchat |
| esolcourses |
12:37 PM |
@Marisa_C vocaroo is another great audio tool to use in combination with images - super simple to use http://t.co/KO5t882C #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:37 PM |
@BobK99 Cool, I can take lots of photos of the demo at the weekend then :-) #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
12:37 PM |
Images are mentioned very often for their creative thinking potential by many eg Edward de Bono #eltchat |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:37 PM |
So many great ideas! Difficult to keep up! RTing like crazy :-) #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:38 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @OUPELTGlobal An app such as photocomic does that very nicely ti make the bubble look like part of the pic #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:38 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Images are mentioned very often for their creative thinking potential by many eg Edward de Bono #eltchat |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:38 PM |
RT @marisa_c: Ss can describe what is OUTside the picture and another student can try to draw it #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:38 PM |
@Shaunwilden @marisa_c suggestion for #eltchat - every 15 mins have a minute silence so ppl can catch up & review prev. tweets! |
| rliberni |
12:38 PM |
RT @esolcourses: @Marisa_C vocaroo is another great audio tool to use in combination with images - super simple to use http://t.co/KO5t882C #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:38 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Ss can describe what is OUTside the picture and another student can try to draw it #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
12:38 PM |
Ss can describe what is OUTside the picture and another student can try to draw it #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:39 PM |
@aClilToClimb gr8 suggestion pictiures can enhance any kibd of writing (not IELTS :-( - leaflets, stories, reports etc.. #eltchat |
| MellynEducation |
12:39 PM |
@Marisa_C or one student can see pic and describe to the other who is drawing. Simple images with placement vocab? #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:39 PM |
@bcnpaul1 Or set your tweetdeck so the tweets coming in less frequently? #eltchat |
| Richmond_ELT |
12:39 PM |
@AlexandraKouk We agree! @cerirhiannon has got loads more ideas, some of which we have been tweeting about today #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:39 PM |
@Marisa_C yes, I use that for speaking. I say imagine you're Google Earth. Zoom in & out. Again, think 5 senses. #eltchat |
| lu_bodeman |
12:39 PM |
#eltchat Worked w them the first time by quickly displaying pics, and ss would share w a partner the story behind it |
| esolcourses |
12:39 PM |
RT @jobethsteel: #eltchat I use eltpics for my wikis with my sts and have introduced all the other teachers (70+) to them too. |
| rliberni |
12:39 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: of course eltpics is a great source for bloggers (student blogs, included)! ;-) #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:40 PM |
@Shaunwilden Is that possible? #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
12:41 PM |
but the #eltpics flicker stream can be used - eg show one category Ss describe photo and others guess which one #eltchat |
| bealer81 |
12:41 PM |
RT @bcnpaul1: warmer: pics around the room. sts choose 1 & write 5 words describing how they feel about it. others guess the pic #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
12:41 PM |
@MellynEducation yes that;s the idea #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:41 PM |
warmer: pics around the room. sts choose 1 & write 5 words describing how they feel about it. others guess the pic #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
12:41 PM |
RT @bcnpaul1: @Shaunwilden @marisa_c suggestion for #eltchat - every 15 mins have a minute silence so ppl can catch up >nice idea Paul! |
| Marisa_C |
12:42 PM |
RT @bcnpaul1: warmer: pics around the room. sts choose 1 & write 5 words describing how they feel about it. others guess the pic #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:42 PM |
@leoselivan @Shaunwilden @marisa_c don't think shaun's going for it tho' - survival of the #eltchat fittest! :) |
| OUPELTGlobal |
12:42 PM |
RT @bcnpaul1: warmer: pics around the room. sts choose 1 & write 5 words describing how they feel about it. others guess the pic #eltchat |
| TailormadeEng |
12:43 PM |
Morning Tweeps is this how to use #eltpics or how to use photos? ~eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:43 PM |
@bcnpaul1 @leoselivan @marisa_c I didnt say that was just saying you can slow down the tweets :-) #eltchat |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:43 PM |
RT @Marisa_C:but the #eltpics flicker stream can be used - eg show one category Ss describe photo and others guess which one #eltchat>great! |
| TailormadeEng |
12:44 PM |
Morning Tweeps is this how to use #eltpics or how to use photos? #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:44 PM |
RT @TailormadeEng: Morning Tweeps is this how to use #eltpics or how to use photos? ~eltchat bit of both #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:45 PM |
@e_clements what a good idea turn #eltpics in to a class task :-) #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:45 PM |
@TailormadeEng i guess it's inevitable that the two wud be mixed up :) #eltchat |
| e_clements |
12:45 PM |
Does anyone ask ss 2 upload 2 #eltpics e.g. pics for the week's theme? Describe pic to the class: where taken/why it fits theme etc #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:45 PM |
@Shaunwilden :) #eltchat - will look at how to do this, although today is a nice steady stream |
| esolcourses |
12:46 PM |
RT @bcnpaul1: warmer: pics around the room. sts choose 1 & write 5 words describing how they feel about it. others guess the pic #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:47 PM |
re: warmer - perhaps not just 'how they feel..' but also words they associate with the image #eltchat |
| worldteacher |
12:47 PM |
Have used the 'weird, wacky English' #eltpics set with higher level sts for error correction, why is it wrong/funny?, etc. #eltchat |
| teacherphili |
12:47 PM |
#eltchat using Bubblr with Flickr photos. Inc #eltpics ? |
| jobethsteel |
12:47 PM |
@e_clements #eltchat Good idea to get sts to put up pics too. |
| TailormadeEng |
12:47 PM |
Give Ss an abstract theme e.g. security they find 3 pics which represent and explain why. Later add their own photo #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:48 PM |
RT @TailormadeEng: Give Ss an abstract theme e.g. security they find 3 pics which represent and explain why. Later add their own photo #eltchat |
| esolcourses |
12:48 PM |
RT @jobethsteel: @e_clements #eltchat Good idea to get sts to put up pics too. |
| rliberni |
12:48 PM |
RT @worldteacher: Have used the 'weird, wacky English' #eltpics set with higher level sts for error correction, why is it wrong/funny?, etc. #eltchat |
| Richmond_ELT |
12:48 PM |
RT @e_clements: Does anyone ask ss 2 upload 2 #eltpics e.g. pics for the week's theme? Describe pic to the class: where taken/why it fits theme etc #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:49 PM |
Create lexical sets, use more abstract words w/more advanced students and have them explain the reason for their choice of pic #eltchat |
| OUPELTGlobal |
12:49 PM |
I think it's important to tell ss that images helps them remember language better - lead them to create thjeir own bank of images #eltchat |
| Richmond_ELT |
12:50 PM |
Make a mosaic of strange close ups at http://t.co/HwWhrBfU for sts to guess what they are using modals of speculation #eltchat |
| worldteacher |
12:50 PM |
RT @OUPELTGlobal: I think it's important to tell ss that images helps them remember language better - lead them to create thjeir own bank of images #eltchat |
| worldteacher |
12:50 PM |
RT @rliberni: Create lexical sets, use more abstract words w/more advanced students and have them explain the reason for their choice of pic #eltchat |
| mruvi |
12:50 PM |
Ss take a picture from their mobile. Then send a tweet about the picture. Practice the present continuous tense. #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:51 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: does everyone follow the 'official' #eltpics blog? http://t.co/Tsc6gAQd Essential! #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
12:51 PM |
RT @worldteacher: @OUPELTGlobal Have done this with my sts - creating their own electronic vocabulary notebook. #eltchat > like this idea |
| worldteacher |
12:51 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: does everyone follow the 'official' #eltpics blog? http://t.co/zVerHp8v Essential! #eltchat > Absolutely!! |
| DRichW |
12:51 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: does everyone follow the 'official' #eltpics blog? http://t.co/Tsc6gAQd Essential! #eltchat |
| worldteacher |
12:51 PM |
@OUPELTGlobal Have done this with my sts - creating their own electronic vocabulary notebook. #eltchat |
| aClilToClimb |
12:51 PM |
does everyone follow the 'official' #eltpics blog? http://t.co/Tsc6gAQd Essential! #eltchat |
| BobK99 |
12:51 PM |
RT @bcnpaul1: re: warmer - perhaps not just 'how they feel..' but also words they associate with the image #eltchat > Good for collocations |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:52 PM |
RT @mruvi: Ss take a picture from their mobile. Then send a tweet about the picture. Practice the present continuous tense. #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:52 PM |
RT @mruvi: Ss take a picture from their mobile. Then send a tweet about the picture. Practice the present continuous tense. #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:52 PM |
RT @BobK99: RT @bcnpaul1: re: warmer - perhaps not just 'how they feel..' but also words they associate with the image #eltchat > Good for collocations |
| Marisa_C |
12:52 PM |
Choose a set from #eltpics; create a word cloud with words associated with these pics #ELTchat - for personal use in S-dictionary or display |
| jobethsteel |
12:53 PM |
@Marisa_C #eltchat What's an S-dictionary? |
| aClilToClimb |
12:53 PM |
May I be so bold as to suggest reading tutorial on photo taking? http://t.co/lHskPhPW #ELTchat #ELTpics |
| DRichW |
12:53 PM |
Has anyone ever used engrish (dot) com http://t.co/mCMDCDnu pics in class? Could be interesting looking at common errors #eltchat |
| esolcourses |
12:53 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: does everyone follow the 'official' #eltpics blog? http://t.co/Zb1ftE0V Essential! #eltchat ] yep |
| mikecurta |
12:54 PM |
Great ideas here for my geography class as well. thanks for the ideas #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:54 PM |
@jobethsteel @Marisa_C Am guessing it means students #eltchat |
| DRichW |
12:54 PM |
Has anyone ever used http://t.co/mCMDCDnu pics in class? Could be interesting looking at common errors #eltchat |
| TailormadeEng |
12:54 PM |
Has anyone ever used http://t.co/Ri2E275y pics in class? Could be interesting looking at common errors #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
12:55 PM |
RT @jobethsteel: @Marisa_C #eltchat What's an S-dictionary? > a student made dictionary |
| Shaunwilden |
12:55 PM |
RT @mikecurta: Great ideas here for my geography class as well. thanks for the ideas #eltchat Hey we've gone cross curricula :-) |
| worldteacher |
12:56 PM |
@Shaunwilden Is it still light? #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
12:56 PM |
MT '@Shaunwilden: RT @mikecurta Great ideas here for my geography class as well #eltchat Hey we've gone cross curricula :-)' no that's CLIL! |
| esolcourses |
12:56 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: @mikecurta #eltpics can be used for all classes, not just language. Think #clil #eltchat |
| jobethsteel |
12:56 PM |
@Marisa_C #eltchat @shaunwilden Thanks. How do you go about that? Or rather they? |
| Marisa_C |
12:56 PM |
RT @jobethsteel: @Marisa_C #eltchat What's an S-dictionary? > or thematic vocabulary notebook |
| aClilToClimb |
12:56 PM |
@mikecurta #eltpics can be used for all classes, not just language. Think #clil #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:56 PM |
What is the current #eltpics theme? #eltchat |
| cioccas |
12:57 PM |
I can't believe I got so absorbed in my work that I forgot about #ELTchat :-) Look forward to the transcript/summary |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:57 PM |
Here's an engrish pic: http://t.co/QZwzq2C4 > hilarious and certain to generate discussion - lol! #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:57 PM |
@worldteacher Dunno i always miss seeing the theme :-) #eltchat |
| jobethsteel |
12:57 PM |
@Marisa_C #eltchat Ok. I thought you meant digitally. |
| Marisa_C |
12:58 PM |
@jobethsteel it could be digital - a blog for example where they do that #eltchat |
| worldteacher |
12:58 PM |
@cioccas You're rather late, Lesley!! :-) #eltchat |
| AlexandraKouk |
12:58 PM |
@cioccas Hi Lesley - you're in for a looong transcript! #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:58 PM |
@cioccas Tut tut ;-) #eltchat |
| worldteacher |
12:58 PM |
@Shaunwilden Good thing is that we can all add to any theme at any time! :-) #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
12:58 PM |
@jobethsteel @Marisa_C It can be done digitally e.g. a wiki #eltchat |
| mikecurta |
12:59 PM |
#eltchat We are already using IdeaPaint and sts drawing and creating with our geography vocabulary. plan on using all these ideas next year. |
| Shaunwilden |
12:59 PM |
Ok last minute anything else to add? #eltchat |
| rliberni |
12:59 PM |
RT @AlexandraKouk: Here's an engrish pic: http://t.co/QZwzq2C4 > hilarious and certain to generate discussion - lol! #eltchat |
| jobethsteel |
12:59 PM |
@Shaunwilden @marisa #eltchat Yes, you're right. I even use wikis so should have realised that! :-) So, next year ... |
| t4lk2pam |
12:59 PM |
RT @aClilToClimb: does everyone follow the 'official' #eltpics blog? http://t.co/aeVZhY4q Essential! #eltchat > Absolutely!! |
| worldteacher |
1:00 PM |
@Shaunwilden Need a summary writer? #eltchat |
| teacherphili |
1:00 PM |
Sorry not able to take full part today as in transit. Kept losing connection. #ELTchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
1:00 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: Tonight we're talking motivation - 21.00 BST #eltchat > see you then |
| OUPELTGlobal |
1:00 PM |
some great ideas ... and timely as I've got a class tonight! #eltchat |
| rliberni |
1:00 PM |
RT @fionaljp: @Marisa_C Hi Marisa, what a lovely idea - thanks - nice one! This is my first time at eltchat, or first tweet as have lurked! #eltchat |
| bcnpaul1 |
1:00 PM |
Have to go. Thx to moderators and for lots of good ideas #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
1:00 PM |
Tonight we're talking motivation - 21.00 BST #eltchat |
| ElkySmith |
1:00 PM |
#eltchat Started CAE class last week with this http://t.co/78xxyMU6, ended up with "It's an abstract representation of the sun." on WB |
| rliberni |
1:00 PM |
RT @esolcourses: RT @aClilToClimb: @mikecurta #eltpics can be used for all classes, not just language. Think #clil #eltchat |
| fionaljp |
1:00 PM |
@Marisa_C Hi Marisa, what a lovely idea - thanks - nice one! This is my first time at eltchat, or first tweet as have lurked! #eltchat |
| esolcourses |
1:01 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: Ok last minute anything else to add? #eltchat ] remember to give credit to #eltpics if you or s's share/upload :-) #ELTChat |
| Marisa_C |
1:01 PM |
@fionaljp Congratulations on your first non-lurky tweet during an #eltchat !!!! We look forward to more :-) |
| KumarK0085 |
1:01 PM |
RT @OUPELTGlobal: some great ideas ... and timely as I've got a class tonight! #eltchat |
| cioccas |
1:01 PM |
@AlexandraKouk Thanks for the warning - maybe I'll wait for the summary then ;-) #ELTchat |
| ElkySmith |
1:01 PM |
Also talked about 'tumult' and 'tumultuous', students asked about 'turbulent', we got to 'We are now experiencing turbulence' #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
1:01 PM |
@worldteacher I am going to do it as it's been a while :-) #eltchat |
| OUPELTGlobal |
1:01 PM |
Off to lunch. Thanks everyone for all the ideas. #eltchat |
| t4lk2pam |
1:01 PM |
Me too! :) RT @cioccas: I can't believe I got so absorbed in my work that I forgot about #ELTchat :) Look forward to the transcript/summary |
| jobethsteel |
1:01 PM |
#eltchat Thanks everyone for fab ideas. Hopefully have time tonight too. |
| AlexandraKouk |
1:01 PM |
RT @shaunwilden: Tonight we're talking motivation - 21.00 BST #eltchat |
| Richmond_ELT |
1:01 PM |
Really enjoyed the chat. Thanks again to @cerirhiannon for some great ideas! #eltchat |
| rliberni |
1:01 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: Tonight we're talking motivation - 21.00 BST #eltchat |
| BobK99 |
1:01 PM |
RT @jobethsteel: @Marisa_C #eltchat What's an S-dict'ry? >I assume it's a student's own wordlist. (Some s/w Ds (eg MED) have MyDicty tool |
| cioccas |
1:01 PM |
@Shaunwilden My loss :-) #ELTchat |
| AlexandraKouk |
1:01 PM |
RT @rliberni: RT @esolcourses: RT @aClilToClimb: @mikecurta #eltpics can be used for all classes, not just language. Think #clil #eltchat |
| rliberni |
1:01 PM |
@fionaljp welcome! and congratulations on your first #eltchat tweet!! :-) |
| aClilToClimb |
1:01 PM |
Thanks to every1 for their contributions. 1st time I've managed to stay the full hour! #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
1:02 PM |
@aClilToClimb so we didn't tire you out then :) #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
1:02 PM |
Thanks to all for joining, transcript will be up in a short while - see you at 21.00 BST #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
1:02 PM |
RT @esolcourses: RT @Shaunwilden: Ok last minute anything else to add? #eltchat ] remember to give credit to #eltpics if you or s's share/upload :-) #ELTChat |
| cioccas |
1:02 PM |
@worldteacher Tee hee, and now it's time for sleeping! #ELTchat |
| Marisa_C |
1:02 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @jobethsteel @Marisa_C It can be done digitally e.g. a wiki #eltchat > great minds.... and all that |
| worldteacher |
1:02 PM |
@Shaunwilden OK - will look forward to reading it!! #eltchat |
| rliberni |
1:02 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: Is motivation enough to learn English effectively? What ways do you use to encourage motivated, but lazy students to really do? #ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
1:02 PM |
Is motivation enough to learn English effectively? What ways do you use to encourage motivated, but lazy students to really do? #ELTchat |
| worldteacher |
1:03 PM |
RT @esolcourses: remember to give credit to #eltpics if you or s's share/upload :-) #ELTChat > Yes, very important!! |
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