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ELTchat

10:51 PM

RT @CELT_Athens: RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat in about 10 minutes or so

Marisa_C

10:54 PM

What should we include in 1st lessons with a new grp to make them as engaging as possible? - Our topic for #ELTchat

vickihollett

10:56 PM

#ELTCHAT Games, games, games.

Marisa_C

10:59 PM

Is anyone else joining is for #ELTchat please? For the next hour my tweets on first days of classes activities

Marisa_C

10:59 PM

@shaznosel @vickihollett  #eltchat Hello ladies - it looks like you have started  #ELTCHAT all on your own :-D Joining you now

Marisa_C

11:00 PM

RT @shaznosel: @vickihollett We're breaking the ice...first chat..first mingle! #eltchat

shaznosel

11:00 PM

@vickihollett We're breaking the ice...first chat..first mingle! #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:00 PM

RT @vickihollett: There's no stopping us, eh Sharon? #eltchat @shaznosel  Well I am glad you are unstoppable!!!!

TESOL_Assn

11:00 PM

β€Ribbet!β€ Looks Like A Good Photo-Editing Tool | @LarryFerlazzo http://t.co/KyOgTTKC #edchat #edtech #eltchat

vickihollett

11:00 PM

There's no stopping us, eh Sharon? #eltchat

SophiaMav

11:01 PM

Hi everyone! So glad to be here :) #ELTchat

shaznosel

11:01 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Wecome everyone to #ELTchat - let's mingle and mix and match and get to know each other :-)

Marisa_C

11:01 PM

Wecome everyone to #ELTchat - let's mingle and mix and match and get to know each other :-)

Marisa_C

11:02 PM

RT @vickihollett: @shaznosel Exactly, we have to show enthusiasm and jump right in for the first class. #eltchat

vickihollett

11:02 PM

@shaznosel Exactly, we have to show enthusiasm and jump right in for the first class. #eltchat

RaeFearing

11:02 PM

@Marisa_C @shaznosel @vickihollett #eltchat is English Learner Teacher Chat?  Do I have that right?

Marisa_C

11:02 PM

@SophiaMav Welcom Sophia good to see you again on  #ELTchat

Marisa_C

11:03 PM

@petescottwalton Good to see you join in - we re talking first day activirties  #eltchat

klizbarker

11:03 PM

#ELTchat Hi everyone! I can't stay long, and I don't usually get to make it on here, but I'm glad to join in for a few mins!!

petescottwalton

11:03 PM

Hey all! happy to join you all in #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:04 PM

RT @shaznosel: @Marisa_C @vickihollett 1st lesson..v important to get to know ss names..I see a few new ones for me here 2nt-great! #eltchat

klizbarker

11:04 PM

I've been brainstorming for my 1st day and plan on making a pt of getting to know Ss names & who they r, as well as share about me #ELTchat

Marisa_C

11:04 PM

@SophiaMav Missed you all too  #ELTchat

shaznosel

11:04 PM

@Marisa_C @vickihollett First lesson..very important to get to know ss names..I see a few new ones for me here 2nt-great! #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:04 PM

@klizbarker Welcome! Join in! @ManosSY  You too Manos great to see you albeit on twitter!!! Was hoping .....:-(   #ELTchat

SophiaMav

11:04 PM

@Marisa_C Thanks Marisa. Missed you all #ELTchat

vickihollett

11:05 PM

@shaznosel Ah yes, name learning activities are a must. #ELTCHAT

MarjorieRosenbe

11:05 PM

@vickihollett #eltchat Agree with @vickihollett lots of games, moving around & mingling, exchanging info with others, talking

klizbarker

11:05 PM

#ELTchat I also want to go over mine and the Ss' expectations, wants, needs for the course . . . and decide on "rules" together

SophiaMav

11:06 PM

RT @MarjorieRosenbe: Agree with @vickihollett lots of games, moving around & mingling, exchanging info with others, talking #ELTchat

klizbarker

11:08 PM

#ELTchat especially don't follow "don't smile til Christmas" if smiling is a huge part of your personality!! :-)

klizbarker

11:08 PM

#ELTchat I've been hearing a lot of don't smile til christmas type things; i think it is important to start strong, but not mean...

MarjorieRosenbe

11:08 PM

Getting some ideas of what they expect. Also what would make the course not work for them. #eltchat

MarjorieRosenbe

11:09 PM

And listening to them talk I get some idea about their language skills & communicative abilities. #eltchat

vickihollett

11:09 PM

#eltchat Yep, and klizbarkers point about establishing expectations is very important too.

Marisa_C

11:10 PM

Guess my name (and why) is a good and simple first few minutes activity #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:10 PM

Having some problems with connectivity #eltchat

affreshair

11:11 PM

Chit chat introduction, fun-getting-to-know games, Rules and Procedure and Class contract #eltchat

vickihollett

11:11 PM

@klizbarker Gosh, agree not smiling till Christmas would be very hard and very peculiar. #ELTCHAT

ShetlandESOL

11:11 PM

@Marisa_C Love the sound of that one! #eltchat

shaznosel

11:11 PM

@MarjorieRosenbe First lesson great for assessing as everyone can use English without stress of being tested etc #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:11 PM

Many of the games have a break the ice function but also diagnostic value for the teacher #eltchat  Any other function?

Marisa_C

11:12 PM

Like the idea of a class contract and rules and procedures #eltchat opportunities to get those done thru collaborative learning & projects

klizbarker

11:12 PM

@vickihollett yeah, I don't think I could make it past the starting time when I close the door . . . #ELTchat

SophiaMav

11:12 PM

RT @shaznosel: @MarjorieRosenbe First lesson great for assessing as everyone can use English without stress of being tested etc  #ELTchat

Marisa_C

11:12 PM

RT @affreshair: Chit chat introduction, fun-getting-to-know games, Rules and Procedure and Class contract #eltchat

shaznosel

11:13 PM

@vickihollett We are naturally smiley peeps!#eltchat

Marisa_C

11:13 PM

RT @MarjorieRosenbe: Also laying ground rules. Letting them guess info about me. #eltchat > yes - 3 truths and a lie a good one - 4 them too

shaznosel

11:13 PM

@Marisa_C @affreshair GREAT idea to  get ss to write class contract /rules with you..feel involved #eltchat

MarjorieRosenbe

11:13 PM

Also laying ground rules. Letting them guess info about me. #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:14 PM

Also - a great opportunity for some "taster activities" - How we're going to be working together (learner training) #eltchat

klizbarker

11:14 PM

#ELTchat - I like the idea of giving them #s and having them guess what significance they hold in my life

affreshair

11:14 PM

@Marisa_C yes, that would be a lot easier for our class management during the course #eltchat

klizbarker

11:14 PM

#ELTchat collab & expectations can help set the tone for the whole term and give ss confidence that u believe in them and want them 2succeed

Marisa_C

11:15 PM

@SueAnnan nice one  #ELTChat

MarjorieRosenbe

11:15 PM

Class rules are great idea. i like to do a mind map about me and get them to ask ?? Then they do same with partner & report back. #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:15 PM

@affreshair Solves a lot of management and discipline issues - especially if rules and laws coming from the learners  #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:15 PM

#ELTChat I write the answers about me on the board and let them guess the questions which elicited those answers

hmbaba

11:16 PM

UAE higher ed teachers told 2 use ipad on day 1 and no other materials etc allowed, so day 1 was about learning ipad skills #eltchat

MarjorieRosenbe

11:16 PM

@Marisa_C Also wonderful idea. I may borrow it for start of semester. #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:16 PM

@vickihollett so you re working on goals and needs analysis from day one :-)  #ELTCHAT

shaznosel

11:16 PM

@SueAnnan Yes..me too.'my world' draw a circle, add 5 things abt me and ss guess..then they do the same- great for WH-q too!#eltchat

vickihollett

11:16 PM

#ELTCHAT with 1:1 stus, I aim to draw up a set of objectives by end of 1st class. Then I start 2nd class going over it - check I've understd

klizbarker

11:16 PM

RT @Marisa_C: @affreshair Solves a lot of management and discipline issues - especially if rules and laws coming from the learners  #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:17 PM

It's good to negotiate with classes, to find out what they want and need :-) #ELTchat

MarjorieRosenbe

11:17 PM

@SueAnnan Great idea Sue. #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:17 PM

@hmbaba good idea to get them trained up first  #eltchat

SophiaMav

11:17 PM

Seating arrangement also important. Let them decide on it as well #ELTchat

ShetlandESOL

11:17 PM

RT @SueAnnan: #ELTChat I write the answers about me on the board and let them guess the questions which elicited those answers

SophiaMav

11:18 PM

RT @SueAnnan: Its good to negotiate with classes, to find out what they want and need :-) > very important! #ELTchat

Marisa_C

11:18 PM

Another reason is to get them into a more collaborative mindset (not all Ss used to this) and form a more cohesive grp #ELTchat (bonding)

Marisa_C

11:19 PM

Please remember to add #ELTchat hashtag to your tweets everyone - otherwise non-friends won't see ur tweets on the stream

eltknowledge

11:19 PM

I draw a star and write & talk abt five things that I believe define me at the end of each point. Then I get sts to do the same. #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:19 PM

@Marisa_C  that's a good point. Not all used to it and think 'You're the teacher- why ask me?' #ELTchat

Marisa_C

11:19 PM

RT @victorhugor: @Marisa_C @affreshair Code of concuct, so important to be discussed and defined from the very beginning. #ELTchat

shaznosel

11:19 PM

@Marisa_C @hmbaba Especially YlS, we play Sharon says but I incorporate my rules! sit down/open books/'zip' our mouths!#ELTCHAT

Marisa_C

11:20 PM

@eltknowledge Nice idea that star - couldn't RT but will try  #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:20 PM

One of my colleagues does a speed dating thingy #ELTchat

eltknowledge

11:20 PM

I get sts to arrange themselves in alphabetical order of their names, their birthplace, the last film they saw, etc... #eltchat

MarjorieRosenbe

11:20 PM

@Marisa_C That's why I like interviews instead of just introducing themselves. #eltchat

vickihollett

11:20 PM

@Marisa_C Yeah, my stdts are often not here for long. No time to waste. Want them to feel they've accomplished s.thing on day 1. #ELTCHAT

Marisa_C

11:21 PM

RT @eltknowledge: I also get students to talk about how they believe languages r learnt & how they think they learn best. #eltchat

eltknowledge

11:21 PM

I also get students to talk about how they believe languages r learnt & how they think they learn best. #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:21 PM

RT @SueAnnan: One of my colleagues does a speed dating thingy #ELTchat > It's a great game - have seen it not on 1st days but works well

vickihollett

11:21 PM

RT @SophiaMav: RT @SueAnnan: Its good to negotiate with classes, to find out what they want and need :-) > very important! #ELTchat Agree!

shaznosel

11:22 PM

RT @affreshair: @Marisa_C @victorhugor yess, after that I do 'students proficiency mapping' to help me decide the teaching strategy #eltchat

eltknowledge

11:22 PM

@vickihollett @sophiamav @sueannan I agree! Negotiating the syllabus is key on Day1! #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:22 PM

@eltknowledge beginnings or metacognitive training - well done!!!!  #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:22 PM

@eltknowledge   we have a worksheet on something like that too #eltchat

shaznosel

11:22 PM

@vickihollett @Marisa_C see the problem ..incorporate grammar into ice-breakers? Find someone who..wh-qs #eltchat

affreshair

11:22 PM

@Marisa_C @victorhugor yess, after that I do 'students proficiency mapping' to help me decide the teaching strategy #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:23 PM

@shaznosel  it works with teens too :-) #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:23 PM

I sometimes use a list of typical class activities and ask them which ones they like best - then we try them the fun way #eltchat

cfoxcavan

11:24 PM

We use a learning agreement β€@Marisa_C: Like the idea of a class contract and rules and procedures #eltchat"

shaznosel

11:24 PM

@Marisa_C plus a few new ideas they might like..change the pace and show you r willing to change the game!#eltchat

SueAnnan

11:24 PM

RT @ShetlandESOL: Hm, have experienced this as learner and didn't enjoy at all! interesting 2 b on other side of fence sometimes #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:24 PM

RT @victorhugor: @SophiaMav Think that at the beginning Ss may decide where to sit, but laterthey have to share with all partners.#eltchat

Marisa_C

11:25 PM

With younger classes they can make a big poster with pics abt rules and laws of their class #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:25 PM

we always have to have a lesson about beach safety too- enormous tides here #ELTchat

shaznosel

11:25 PM

@SueAnnan Absolutely agree..older ss for me include teens!#eltchat

Marisa_C

11:26 PM

@SueAnnan  #ELTchat Amazing! Hadn't thought of sth like that - but local problems might need to be included yes

SueAnnan

11:26 PM

@shaznosel  sorry- we've got a group of 70+ at the moment. My idea of older ss is skewed . LOL #eltchat

affreshair

11:27 PM

@Marisa_C provide the young ones with pictures to colour and discuss - usually mix language L1 and L2 #eltchat

MarjorieRosenbe

11:27 PM

I give them interview ?? based on grammar I want to teach & they look for people to talk to. #eltchat

shaznosel

11:27 PM

@SueAnnan Great to bring in local issues as ss can relate to them and feel confident as they have the knowledge to transfer to L2.#eltchat

shaznosel

11:28 PM

@SueAnnan Sounds like the teachers!..! I m going that way myself!#eltchat

Marisa_C

11:28 PM

So  function of  activs is to break the ice, diagnose, do informal needs analysis, establish rules & laws, motivate #eltchat Other?

shaznosel

11:29 PM

@Marisa_C Participation, enjoyment and for ss to feel comfortable with t and peers #eltchat

analiakandel

11:29 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Guess my name (and why) is a good and simple first few minutes activity #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:29 PM

@shaznosel  LOL. I'm running a certTESOL and trying to keep out of their way- They have a million questions! #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:29 PM

@MarjorieRosenbe So they interview each other?  #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:30 PM

RT @victorhugor: @SueAnnan Depends on where you are.Ss may talk about coast, sierra or jungle. Topics are totally varied and rich.#eltchat

SophiaMav

11:31 PM

@Marisa_C I think it's very important to try and built good rapport with our sts from day 1 #ELTchat

MarjorieRosenbe

11:31 PM

@Marisa_C Right & then introduce someone theu:ve interviewed. They may be more comfortable talking about someone else. #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:31 PM

@Marisa_C  absolutely. There are always differences that are importnat to know about #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:31 PM

I like the 'tribes' activity from "classroom dynamics' ss find a symbol, name, badge, motto, song or rap for their group #eltchat Bonding

vickihollett

11:31 PM

Oh and I want to set up some kind of homewk activity - set expectation that learning continues when class stops. #ELTCHAT

vickihollett

11:32 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Guess my name (and why) is a good and simple first few minutes activity #eltchat Yes, excellent - sp. with multilingual grps

ShetlandESOL

11:32 PM

@vickihollett in needs analyses we discuss and brainstorm what lrnrs can do 2 continue learning out of class #eltchat

shaznosel

11:32 PM

@vickihollett yes! Get across the idea, English isn't just for the classroom..#eltchat

Marisa_C

11:33 PM

Classroom Dynamics - a great book to help you out on 1st days (also has a grammar index btw) http://t.co/pIDFEHvT #ELTchat

MarjorieRosenbe

11:33 PM

Would also say break the ice, make them feel comfortable, set the tone & try to find out what they need. #eltchat

eltknowledge

11:34 PM

I get students to formulate questions they wanna ask me in pairs…anything question goes here. #eltchat

shaznosel

11:34 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Classroom Dynamics - a great book to help you out on 1st days (also has a grammar index btw) http://t.co/pIDFEHvT #ELTchat

SophiaMav

11:34 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Classroom Dynamics - a great book to help you out on 1st days (also has a grammar index btw) http://t.co/pWMDOTNb #ELTchat

SueAnnan

11:34 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Classroom Dynamics - a great book to help you out on 1st days (also has a grammar index btw) http://t.co/pISahgZT #ELTchat

shaznosel

11:34 PM

@SophiaMav @Marisa_C Rapport, motivation, Dedication to them- from the 1st day, prove you are no run of the mill teach! #ELTCHAT.

Marisa_C

11:34 PM

@MarjorieRosenbe nice idea - more empathy and tolerance for others too  #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:35 PM

I had a group of trainees who called themselves "the Dirty Dozen" - odd name but great group! #eltchat

eltknowledge

11:35 PM

@SueAnnan THEN i get to ask them questions! Hahaha! #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:35 PM

@eltknowledge  better to put the teacher on the spot- not the students :-) #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:36 PM

@eltknowledge  lol #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:36 PM

@ShetlandESOL definitely ! #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:37 PM

RT @eltknowledge: I get students to formulate questions they wanna ask me in pairs…anything question goes here. #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:37 PM

@CastanedaSusana  One-to-one teeaching is effective but I love the energy of a classroomful of Ss #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:38 PM

@ShetlandESOL  #eltchat - if using tweetdeck it's easier

shaznosel

11:38 PM

RT @Marisa_C: @CastanedaSusana  One-to-one teeaching is effective but I love the energy of a classroomful of Ss #eltchat

ShetlandESOL

11:39 PM

@Marisa_C oh, sorry! #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:39 PM

RT @victorhugor: @Marisa_C @CastanedaSusana think that working with large classes is most energizing and rewarding. #eltchat

hmbaba

11:39 PM

list of probs for learning English, brainstorm n exchange best ideas n tips, list strategies, creates supportive env,n reflection #ELTchat

ShetlandESOL

11:40 PM

@Marisa_C @victorhugor @CastanedaSusana Agreed! #eltchat

shaznosel

11:40 PM

@Marisa_C @ShetlandESOL I m a lilttle confused on tweetdeck too...not sure what columns I should have?#eltchat

Marisa_C

11:40 PM

@victorhugor victor pls use the #ELTchat hashtag please!

vickihollett

11:40 PM

Re names:It's cool if Asian stdts write names on board+other Asian stdts work out characters. European + S.American jaws drop open. #ELTCHAT

SueAnnan

11:41 PM

@Marisa_C our lessons are 90 mins #eltchat

MarjorieRosenbe

11:41 PM

@Marisa_C Great book. Totally agree. #eltchat

shaznosel

11:41 PM

@hmbaba Like! Sharing probs and maybe exchanging mail/fb addresses to work together outside of class.#eltchat

Marisa_C

11:41 PM

So how long is a "first days period" ?  How long do diff Ts spend on those activity types? #eltchat

sandymillin

11:42 PM

I ask higher-level SS to do buzz writing: How have you learnt in past? What do you need Eng for? What kind of lessons do u like? #eltchat

ShetlandESOL

11:42 PM

@victorhugor @Marisa_C Not in my case Victor. This was a residential summer school. #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:42 PM

@shaznosel If you search for #eltchat and save that search in a new column on tweetdeck then if u reply to anyone there hashtag automatic

shaznosel

11:43 PM

@Marisa_C Thanks tutor...getting there..!#eltchat

hmbaba

11:43 PM

our sts swap n change classes for first 2 weeks so intro period can drag on #ELTchat

shaznosel

11:43 PM

@Marisa_C Good q! Would love to spend days doing ice-breakers but parental pressure leaves 1 day for IBS then.\#ELTCHAT

ShetlandESOL

11:44 PM

@Marisa_C My classes are two hours in length. Would spend  at least first hour on ice breakers though.  #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:44 PM

I think a good idea to try out these activs more regularly - not just first day #eltchat

vickihollett

11:44 PM

@sandymillin #ELTCHAT That sounds cool Sandy. So do you end up with texts you can take away and read to learn more about yr class?

Marisa_C

11:45 PM

Old blog post on using stuff and ideas abt this and mention of the Hadfield book http://t.co/rSOLoB2G "Storming out or Norming in?" #eltchat

SophiaMav

11:45 PM

RT @Marisa_C: I think a good idea to try out these activs more regularly - not just first day > absolutely! #ELTchat

sandymillin

11:45 PM

@vickihollett Exactly. Normally have about 150 words - great for learning about SS and a bit of needs analysis of writing #ELTCHAT

TESOL_Assn

11:46 PM

Elevating the conversation: Dual-immersion students, classes grow up | Deseret News http://t.co/6F3jdvnt #eltchat #edchat

Marisa_C

11:46 PM

@victorhugor Lovely! You got it! #eltchat

shaznosel

11:46 PM

@Marisa_C Agree! Every now and then when time permits, it's great to throw in an activity that breaks the routine not ice!#eltchat

sandymillin

11:46 PM

depending on how long I'll have the group, I also introduce SS to Edmodo and maybe Quizlet as we use them a lot #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:46 PM

@sandymillin Hya Sandy - mini sagas a great idea  #ELTCHAT

shaznosel

11:47 PM

@Marisa_C @victorhugor I cant' see Hugo's tweets but I follow him??#eltchat

Marisa_C

11:47 PM

@shaznosel Yes! Surprise them occasionally (or even more often that that even!!! :-)  #eltchat

MarjorieRosenbe

11:47 PM

For a week-long training course sts brought baby photos & created info sheets about likes, dislikes, ...Others guessed who was who. #eltchat

shaznosel

11:48 PM

@SophiaMav @marisa_c @shetlandesol I ll give it a go in the week so Im a Pro for next chat! Thanx! #eltchat

EL_Saber_

11:48 PM

RT @TESOL_Assn: Elevating the conversation: Dual-immersion students, classes grow up | Deseret News http://t.co/6F3jdvnt #eltchat #edchat

eltknowledge

11:48 PM

I've done the Elevator Pitch on the first day before. Showed the How To video on Youtube & got sts to make their pitch. #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:48 PM

RT @shaznosel: @Marisa_C @victorhugor I cant' see Hugo's tweets but I follow him??#eltchat me neither

ShetlandESOL

11:49 PM

@sandymillin @Marisa_C Good luck Sandy! I did my Dis delta last year #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:49 PM

@victorhugor Have some great classes Victor thanks for joining was good to have you here  #ELTchat

vickihollett

11:49 PM

@victorhugor Bye Hugo - enjoy your evening. #ELTCHAT

Marisa_C

11:49 PM

I have been retweeting @victorhugor 's tweets plus #eltchat

eltknowledge

11:50 PM

@willycard is sitting here beside me & says that we should just talk2them like normal people meetin anywhere tht isn't a classroom. #eltchat

hmbaba

11:50 PM

@sandymillin got sts 2 set up edmodo accounts n then post fav pic or youtube; also put up a couple of polls for vote n discussion #ELTchat

shaznosel

11:50 PM

@SueAnnan @Marisa_C @victorhugor Makes me feel better, I m not doing something wrong- would love to see  Hugo! Cheers! #eltchat

SophiaMav

11:51 PM

Last week (1st week of schl year) I got sts create animoto videos about their summer hols and present in class. They loved it! #ELTchat

leoselivan

11:51 PM

hello #eltchat  sorry didnt join u today. Was busy writing complaint letters...

SueAnnan

11:51 PM

RT @eltknowledge: @willycard is sitting hre  & says that we shld just talk2them lk normal ppl meetin anywhere tht isn't a classrm. #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:51 PM

@shaznosel you have to go to tools  then Twitter the tick on Autoinclude hashtags when replying #eltchat

steve4eld

11:51 PM

RT @sandymillin: depending on how long I'll have the group, I also introduce SS to Edmodo and maybe Quizlet as we use them a lot #eltchat

ShetlandESOL

11:52 PM

@victorhugor @Marisa_C bye victor! #eltchat

vickihollett

11:52 PM

@leoselivan What were you complaining about? #ELTCHAT

sandymillin

11:52 PM

@hmbaba Great ideas for Edmodo there - haven't thought about doing anything like that. Normally only have 1 computer! #ELTchat

hmbaba

11:53 PM

@sandymillin mine have laptops, mobiles, bby, ipads in any combo and quantity! #ELTchat

chiasuan

11:53 PM

@Marisa_C @eltknowledge @willycard I suppose we talk to diff people of diff groups and ages in diff ways when we meet them, right? #eltchat

vickihollett

11:53 PM

@eltknowledge Pls ask @willycard why we can't talk 2 them like normal people in a classroom #ELTCHAT

Marisa_C

11:53 PM

RT @SophiaMav: On 1st week o got sts create animoto videos about their summer hols and present in class. They loved it! #ELTchat

shaznosel

11:53 PM

@Marisa_C I wish! Often ss ask me on 1st day if all lessons will be so much fun.? Then out comes the CB..got have some structure! #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:53 PM

@eltknowledge: @willycard  happy to hear his idea - doesn't always work with all types of groups and ages #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:54 PM

@shaznosel then down comes the CB on their head!!!! :-)  #eltchat

pacogascon

11:54 PM

Mind your language lotta 'links' & 'things' to help your English knowledge http://t.co/ZavU4qo9 by @weloveallthat #elt #eltchat #twinglish

SueAnnan

11:54 PM

RT @hmbaba: @sandymillin mine have laptops, mobiles, bby, ipads in any combo and quantity! #ELTchat mine too more and more

sandymillin

11:55 PM

@hmbaba Mine quite often have the tech, but the wifi doesn't always stretch to all the rooms! #ELTchat

seburnt

11:55 PM

More of my students have joined Twitter. If you'd like, follow them and say hello & country. https://t.co/1g1rKoTz #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:55 PM

@chiasuan  what fun- schizophrenic at all? #eltchat

shaznosel

11:55 PM

@Marisa_C You got it..plus grammar bk,companion..test book!!#eltchat

Marisa_C

11:55 PM

RT @vickihollett: @eltknowledge Pls ask @willycard why we can't talk 2 them like normal people in a classroom #ELTCHAT

MarjorieRosenbe

11:55 PM

Yes we all want to know what the complaint letters were about. Curiosity officially rsised. #eltchat

chiasuan

11:55 PM

@SueAnnan I'm tweeitng as three people… I'm chiasuan, I'm ELT Knowledge, and I'm now also Willy Cardoso! #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:55 PM

RT @chiasuan: @Marisa_C @eltknowledge @willycard  #eltchat Correct

vickihollett

11:56 PM

@chiasuan #ELTCHAT Wow, tweeting as 3 people? That's a challenge!

chiasuan

11:56 PM

@SueAnnan I'm trying to convince @sandymillin to let me tweet for her too. #eltchat

Marisa_C

11:56 PM

@chiasuan you will have an identity crisis in no time  #eltchat

MarjorieRosenbe

11:57 PM

@chiasuan I'm impressed. Only doing 2 things, tweeting & watching House. #eltchat

chiasuan

11:57 PM

@vickihollett We're having lots of fun…Me, myself and I. #eltchat

SueAnnan

11:57 PM

@chiasuan  give it up before you end up in bedlam! #eltchat

sandymillin

11:57 PM

@vickihollett @chiasuan's doing pretty well at it so far :)  #ELTCHAT

shaznosel

11:57 PM

@Marisa_C Wiill do!#eltchat

Marisa_C

11:58 PM

Anyway - it looks like we only have two or three mins to the end of #ELTchat - Have we got anyone to volunteer to write up the summary pls?

SueAnnan

11:58 PM

RT @eltknowledge: Teaching on the first day is as much about getting to know the sts, as them getting to know you. #eltchat

eltknowledge

11:58 PM

Teaching on the first day is as much about getting to know the sts, as them getting to know you. #eltchat

sandymillin

11:58 PM

RT @hmbaba: @sandymillin my mantra is 'use whichever gadget or gismo u can get to work best' #ELTchat <snap!

hmbaba

11:58 PM

@sandymillin my mantra is 'use whichever gadget or gismo u can get to work best' #ELTchat

ShetlandESOL

11:59 PM

@Marisa_C could do but not till wknd #eltchat

MarjorieRosenbe

11:59 PM

@eltknowledge Agree with this. Good time to let them know what they are in for and who we are. #eltchat

eltknowledge

11:59 PM

'Teaching Unplugged' has lots of great ideas4 conversation driven lessons, but esp great for Day 1. I give it to my trainees a lot. #eltchat

textivate

11:59 PM

Turn any text into jigsaw reading activities: http://t.co/CmFO5KuW #edtech #literacy #efl #esl #tefl #tesol #eltchat

TESOL_Assn

12:00 AM

Going back to the roots of great learning - SmartBlogs  - @ShellTerrell http://t.co/f8lV2o5Z #edchat #eltchat

textivate

12:00 AM

Turn any text into instant cloze activities: http://t.co/CmFO5KuW #edtech #literacy #efl #esl #tefl #tesol #eltchat

Marisa_C

12:00 AM

@ShetlandESOL No problem at all can wait till Monday - many thanks  #eltchat

shaznosel

12:00 AM

RT @SueAnnan: RT @eltknowledge: Teaching on the first day is as much about getting to know the sts, as them getting to know you. #eltchat

chiasuan

12:00 AM

@MarjorieRosenbe @eltknowledge That's the gd pt. Letting them know what they r in for. I talk 2 them abt my teaching methods & why. #eltchat

Marisa_C

12:00 AM

RT @eltknowledge: 'Teaching Unplugged' has lots of great ideas4 conversation driven lessons, but esp great for Day 1 #eltchat> Agree

SueAnnan

12:01 AM

Thanks for your expert moderating @Marisa_C . By everyone- marking calls #eLTCHat

shaznosel

12:01 AM

@Marisa_C @eltknowledge yes! Unplugged can aid totally plugged at any time!#eltchat

MarjorieRosenbe

12:01 AM

@chiasuan @eltknowledge Right. Agree with this as well. #eltchat

textivate

12:01 AM

Turn any text into a variety of sequencing activities: http://t.co/CmFO5KuW #edtech #literacy #efl #esl #tefl #tesol #eltchat

textivate

12:01 AM

Turn any text into total cloze activities: http://t.co/CmFO5KuW #edtech #literacy #efl #esl #tefl #tesol #eltchat

MarjorieRosenbe

12:02 AM

Goodnigjt everyone. Hope to join in again soon. #eltchat

Marisa_C

12:02 AM

@SueAnnan ahh with participants like you all no problem!!! :-)  #eLTCHat

shaznosel

12:02 AM

@SueAnnan @Marisa_C night all! Good to be back- gotta sort out my tweeting to enjoy you all to the full!#eltchat

eltknowledge

12:02 AM

Thanks @Marisa_C and everyone for another fun #eltchat !

Marisa_C

12:02 AM

Thanks to everyone for making this chat so easy to moderate - today on my own :-) #eltchat will get transcript out in a few mins

ShetlandESOL

12:02 AM

@Marisa_C you are welcome! Thanks to u all for chat. :-)  #eltchat

shaznosel

12:03 AM

@vickihollett nice to chat with u too! #eltchat

ShetlandESOL

12:03 AM

Goodnight everyone :) #eltchat

vickihollett

12:03 AM

Thank you Marisa and everyone. Lovely talking to y'all. #ELTCHAT

Marisa_C

12:04 AM

RT @Marisa_C: @seburnt in the middle of an  #eltchat ? Can you pls wait for a few mins? (Sorry! half blind!!! )

hmbaba

12:04 AM

Night all - is it the same time every week? #ELTchat

SophiaMav

12:04 AM

@Marisa_C Thanks Marisa and everyone for a great chat. Goodnight :) #ELTchat

shaznosel

12:05 AM

@hmbaba Absolutely! See you same place,same day, same time- next week!#ELTCHAT