username |
time |
status |
Shaunwilden |
12:00 PM |
Todays 1st #ELTchat is Tips for getting the most out of conferences (online, as well as face to face) - Welcome all |
worldteacher |
12:01 PM |
@teacherphili We admire your dedication to #eltchat!! :-) |
Shaunwilden |
12:01 PM |
@teacherphili Hi Phil, we missed you :-) #ELTchat. |
antoniaclare |
12:01 PM |
@teacherphili Hi Phil - good to see you. Is there room for us all in your small hotel room? #ELTchat |
theteacherjames |
12:01 PM |
@teacherphili It's a good a place as any! Welcome back. PS Refresh your iTunes :-) #ELTchat |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:01 PM |
Hello everyone. Looking forward to today's discussion. #eltchat |
worldteacher |
12:01 PM |
@FrancesEales That's the most important thing - remembering the #eltchat hashtag! |
Shaunwilden |
12:01 PM |
As @esolcourses suggested the topic maybe she can ask the 1st questions? #ELTchat. |
antoniaclare |
12:02 PM |
For the next hour my tweets will focus on #eltchat talking about ways to get the most out of conferences |
teacherphili |
12:02 PM |
@theteacherjames ooh! is the podcast live then? #eltchat |
billpellowe |
12:02 PM |
Finding conferences. http://t.co/u7DFSIsv: http://t.co/z7s8FauN 4c (CA & int'l): http://t.co/udxirPYz Japan: http://t.co/lA4mnAWR #eltchat |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:02 PM |
@Shaunwilden tips no 1: smile! And say 'hi' to people you've smiled at :-) #ELTchat |
SophiaKhan4 |
12:03 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: For the next hour my tweets will focus on #eltchat talking about ways to get the most out of conferences>me too! |
Shaunwilden |
12:03 PM |
@teflerinha Yeah though names badges need to have social media handles on them as well :-) #ELTchat. |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:03 PM |
@teacherphili wow! That's a dedication for sure #ELTchat |
esolcourses |
12:03 PM |
@Shaunwilden LOL! fair enough - does anyone have any good tips to share on getting the most out of conferences? #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:03 PM |
RT @yitzha_sarwono: @Shaunwilden tips no 1: smile! And say 'hi' to people you've smiled at :-) #ELTchat Nice |
worldteacher |
12:03 PM |
RT @yitzha_sarwono: @Shaunwilden tip no 1: smile! And say 'hi' to people you've smiled at :-) #ELTchat >That's a good 1st step to networking |
teflerinha |
12:03 PM |
RT @yitzha_sarwono: @Shaunwilden tips no 1: smile! And say 'hi' to people you've smiled at :-) #ELTchat No. 2 Wear your name badge |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:04 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @teflerinha Yeah though names badges need to have social media handles on them as well :-) #eltchat |
yearinthelifeof |
12:04 PM |
@esolcourses @Shaunwilden I have one or two ideas ;-) #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:04 PM |
Tip #3 make sure your twitter/facebook profile pic looks like you real life, so people can recognise you #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
12:04 PM |
I love a conference. Went to #tedxbrussels on Monday & will be in Paris this weekend for @TESOLFrance. Good times! #eltchat |
worldteacher |
12:04 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @teflerinha Yeah though names badges need to have social media handles on them as well :-) #ELTchat. >True! |
teflerinha |
12:04 PM |
@Shaunwilden Yes, good point! #eltchat |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:05 PM |
@esolcourses @Shaunwilden make your personalize schedules on the talk that you need to attend #donethatmyself #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:05 PM |
@teacherphili 140 dollars is a bit pricey isnt ! #ELTchat. |
theteacherjames |
12:05 PM |
@Shaunwilden You should, it's one of the best. #ELTchat |
FrancesEales |
12:05 PM |
@yitzha_sarwono @Shaunwilden #eltchat Agree. It's such an opportunity to network with people. Great conversations in between talks. |
elawassell |
12:05 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: Tip #3 make sure your twitter/facebook profile pic looks like you real life, so people can recognise you #ELTchat |
jankenb2 |
12:05 PM |
#eltchat Hello from Vilnius. The next hour I will engage in lively conversation w/like minded Ts/eds on making the most of prof. conferences |
Shaunwilden |
12:05 PM |
@theteacherjames One day I hope to make it TESOL france, always something gets in the way #ELTchat. |
teacherphili |
12:05 PM |
Was going to go to a conference this weekend in Ho Chi Minh but they wanted 140 dollars - didn't think I would get enough out of it #ELTchat |
antoniaclare |
12:05 PM |
@theteacherjames Lucky you. Wish I was going to #tesolfr again #tedxbrussels #eltchat |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:06 PM |
Good one RT @antoniaclare: Tip #3 make sure your twitter/facebook profile pic looks like you real life, so people can recognise you #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:06 PM |
@FrancesEales Good point. Try to be sure to chat to people you meet over coffee, at bookstalls, in the pub etc. ;) #eltchat |
elawassell |
12:06 PM |
Can we add to the ideas from the previous chat? http://t.co/YrH9pppc #ELTchat |
theteacherjames |
12:06 PM |
@Shaunwilden @teflerinha Absolutely, nobody knows who James Taylor but a few people have heard of his alter ego ;-) #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:06 PM |
@billpellowe Is there any point to business cards in the social media age? #ELTchat. |
teacherphili |
12:06 PM |
@Shaunwilden I think it included a tour of the War Remnants Museum, but that can be done in own time - only 15000 dong! #ELTchat |
teflerinha |
12:06 PM |
#eltchat Think it can be hard to assess which talks will be most useful |
esolcourses |
12:06 PM |
A tip from me: don't try to pack too many sessions in at F2F confs - work some downtime in so your brain doesn't get fried #eltchat |
billpellowe |
12:06 PM |
#eltchat Conference tip: Bring business cards and a card holder. Write to the people you've met. Build your PLN. |
Shaunwilden |
12:06 PM |
@theteacherjames So I am told, always seem to be doing a talk somewhere on the same day! Next year....#ELTchat. |
worldteacher |
12:07 PM |
@Shaunwilden @billpellowe Business cards still imp here in SE Asia - you're expected to carry them. #eltchat |
elawassell |
12:07 PM |
@Shaunwilden yes - just to get the spelling right ;-) |
esolcourses |
12:07 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: Tip #3 make sure your twitter/facebook profile pic looks like you real life, so people can recognise you #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:07 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @billpellowe Is there any point to business cards in the social media age? #ELTchat. > I never know what to do with them |
theteacherjames |
12:07 PM |
@antoniaclare It's a great double bill! #eltchat |
cybraryman1 |
12:07 PM |
@Shaunwilden Put your blog or site on a QR code on your business card #eltchat |
David__Boughton |
12:07 PM |
Good morning #eltchat. I've never even been to an elt conference. Looking forward to learning about them today. |
teacherphili |
12:08 PM |
@Shaunwilden @worldteacher I keep hearing the IH is called Apollo here... #ELTchat |
vilnius_bot |
12:08 PM |
#eltchat Hello from Vilnius. The next hour I will engage in lively conversation w/like minded Ts/eds on making... http://t.co/nzyFuA5Q #VNO |
billpellowe |
12:08 PM |
@Shaunwilden #ELTchat Business cards are tangible reminders, etc. QR code, twitter handle, etc. can all be printed on them |
Shaunwilden |
12:08 PM |
@worldteacher So I should get some for my trip to Vietnam next week then? #ELTchat. |
FrancesEales |
12:08 PM |
I like to go with mix of a fe goals as to what I want to explore, then go to talks that catch my fancy, e.g. by new speakers. #eltchat |
jankenb2 |
12:08 PM |
#eltchat I get the most from a conf, regardless of online or F2F, when I've done my homework, selected issues & experts, & jotted ?s down. |
cybraryman1 |
12:08 PM |
Tweet to the conference hashtag #eltchat so you can get together with others attending at a TweetUp or have lunch, dinner with a group. |
yearinthelifeof |
12:08 PM |
10 Things For Teacher Bloggers To Do Before a Conference by Adam Simpson - http://t.co/iH1Y3l3T #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:08 PM |
@elawassell take a photo with phone of email, slide, oq code, enter details straight into phone etc? #ELTchat. |
antoniaclare |
12:08 PM |
RT @cybraryman1: @Shaunwilden Put your blog or site on a QR code on your business card #eltchat ... or include a picture |
Michael_Coombes |
12:09 PM |
RT @billpellowe2012@Shaunwilden #ELTchat Business cards are tangible reminders, etc. QR code, twitter handle, etc. can all be printe... |
billpellowe |
12:09 PM |
#eltchat Conference tip: If you presented, carry extra handout copies. People ask for them. Also put copies on DropBox or GoogleDocs. |
Shaunwilden |
12:09 PM |
@teacherphili @worldteacher Yes it is I am there in a few days #ELTchat. |
worldteacher |
12:09 PM |
@Shaunwilden @teacherphili Definitely, Shaun - you're a no-one without them!! :-) #eltchat (And Phil, mine are my own, not EIU's!) |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:09 PM |
@worldteacher @Shaunwilden @billpellowe yes, we trade them at all time :-) #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:09 PM |
RT @cybraryman1: Tweet to the conference hashtag #eltchat so you can get together with others attending at a TweetUp or have lunch, dinner.. |
theteacherjames |
12:09 PM |
@David__Boughton I can't recommend the experience highly enough. I get so much out of it, professionally & personally. #eltchat |
esolcourses |
12:09 PM |
RT @cybraryman1: @Shaunwilden Put your blog or site on a QR code on your business card #eltchat |
billpellowe |
12:09 PM |
RT @worldteacher: @Shaunwilden @billpellowe Business cards still imp here in SE Asia - you're expected to carry them. #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:09 PM |
RT @FrancesEales: I like to go with mix of goals as to what to explore, then go to talks that catch my fancy, eg.by new speakers. #eltchat |
yearinthelifeof |
12:10 PM |
Simpson in reflective mood: A tale of two conferences (part one) http://t.co/XwtHPdmu via @yearinthelifeof #ELTchat |
stephenburrows |
12:10 PM |
#eltchat, what's the deal on walking out of talks/workshops after 10 minutes etc - do you do it? |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:10 PM |
I like to have a few personal objectives before the conference. It helps me choose the talks more easily. #eltchat |
esolcourses |
12:10 PM |
RT @jankenb2: #eltchat I get the most from a conf, online or F2F, when I've done my homework, selected issues & experts, & jotted ?s down. |
Michael_Coombes |
12:10 PM |
RT @esolcourses2012RT @cybraryman1: @Shaunwilden Put your blog or site on a QR code on your business card #eltchat |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:11 PM |
I find any information I can get before the conference is very helpful in helping me prepare. #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:11 PM |
@yearinthelifeof I don't walk out of sessions. I think it's rude (though I'm tempted sometimes) #ELTchat |
teflerinha |
12:11 PM |
RT @elawassell: Can we add to the ideas from the previous chat? http://t.co/hZsk4tgb #ELTchat> there's a lot of good advice here- what else? |
yearinthelifeof |
12:11 PM |
Simpson still in reflective mood: A tale of two conferences (part two) http://t.co/B6HoRdHC via @yearinthelifeof #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:11 PM |
@stephenburrows i would be lying if I said I hadn't but I dont like to....#ELTchat. |
teacherphili |
12:11 PM |
@Shaunwilden @worldteacher sounds like a 'tweet up' on the (ahem, business) cards, then #ELTchat |
elawassell |
12:11 PM |
RT@cybraryman1: Tweet to the conference hashtag so you can get together with others attending at a TweetUp or have lunch, dinner.. #ELTchat |
yearinthelifeof |
12:12 PM |
The harch realities: A day in the life of an ELT conference presenter http://t.co/YWaNYubO via @yearinthelifeof #ELTchat |
antoniaclare |
12:12 PM |
@stephenburrows I think you should give the speaker a chance to teach you something new. There is always s/t you can gain #eltchat |
elawassell |
12:12 PM |
@stephenburrows I never walked out - when I got to a boring session once I used that time to have a look at the program and rest :] #ELTchat |
stephenburrows |
12:12 PM |
@Shaunwilden #eltChat Yeah, I usually do my switch off trick and get a 40 minutes open-eyed sleep |
Shaunwilden |
12:12 PM |
@stephenburrows esp if the talk doesnt reflect the conference abstract #ELTchat |
worldteacher |
12:12 PM |
RT @stephenburrows: #eltchat, what's the deal on walking out of talks/workshops after 10 minutes etc - do you do it? >No - I feel too guilty |
theteacherjames |
12:12 PM |
@stephenburrows That's a tough question. Generally I don't, unless the speaker is really terrible (& that's not happened yet!) #eltchat |
billpellowe |
12:12 PM |
@OUPELTGlobal #eltchat re: personal objectives, it's also useful to see several presentations on a particular "thread", learn more |
esolcourses |
12:12 PM |
@billpellowe I don't give handouts anymore myself - I hand out cards with link to url where ppl can download notes + slides :-) #eltchat |
English_safari |
12:12 PM |
shameless plug: I'll be presenting on a 3-month b-learning course I did using #moodle and #AdobeConnect at #mpos12 next week #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:13 PM |
RT @FrancesEales: Yes, Sue. In English UK conference last week I decided to focus on lexis and chose most sessions on this. #ELTchat. |
elawassell |
12:13 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @elawassell @stephenburrows And these days with twitter you can follow another session anyway :-) <-- and that :-) #ELTchat |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:13 PM |
Maybe strange coming from me, but I hate talks that are meant to be pedagogical and turn out to be commercial! #eltchat |
stephenburrows |
12:13 PM |
RT @teacherphili: @worldteacher @stephenburrows It depends on where I am sitting in the room - at the back, not a problem #Walkout #ELTchat |
theteacherjames |
12:13 PM |
@esolcourses @billpellowe Agreed, I know some people like them, but I think lots of print outs is generally a waste. #eltchat |
teacherphili |
12:13 PM |
@worldteacher @stephenburrows It depends on where I am sitting in the room - at the back, not a problem #Walkout #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:13 PM |
@elawassell @stephenburrows And these days with twitter you can follow another session anyway :-) #ELTchat. |
billpellowe |
12:14 PM |
@teflerinha right, handouts in workshops are generally written on and used #eltchat |
FrancesEales |
12:14 PM |
@esolcourses @jankenb2 #eltchat. Yes, Sue, e.g. in English UK last week I chose sessions about lexical chunks/phrases and focussed on these |
Shaunwilden |
12:14 PM |
@antoniaclare @teacherphili Just embarrass them on the way out :-) #ELTchat. |
antoniaclare |
12:14 PM |
@Shaunwilden Agree this needs to be clear in the abstract #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
12:14 PM |
RT @OUPELTGlobal: Maybe strange coming from me, but I hate talks that are meant to be pedagogical and turn out to be commercial! #eltchat |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:14 PM |
@theteacherjames @stephenburrows nope! Since i've chosen to be there, i'd suck it up lol :-) #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:14 PM |
@antoniaclare @yearinthelifeof I agree, I wouldn't do that- those at least these days u can legitimately play with ur phone ;) #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:14 PM |
@teacherphili I'm not sure. As a presenter, it always worries me when people leave. I think I haven't pitched it right #Walkout #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:14 PM |
RT @OUPELTGlobal: Maybe strange coming from me, but I hate talks that are meant to be pedagogical and turn out to be commercial! #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:14 PM |
@theteacherjames @esolcourses @billpellowe > Agreed unless handout is sthg to be used in the session #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
12:15 PM |
@yitzha_sarwono @stephenburrows You might have been lured there on false pretenses eg it turns out to be a commercial presentation. #eltchat |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:15 PM |
True :-) RT @Shaunwilden: @elawassell @stephenburrows And these days with twitter you can follow another session anyway :-) #ELTchat. |
elawassell |
12:15 PM |
LOL>RT@OUPELTGlobal: Maybe strange coming from me, but I hate talks that are meant to be pedagogical and turn out to be commercial! #ELTchat |
teflerinha |
12:15 PM |
@antoniaclare @teacherphili I agree- even from the back it's disconcerting when people leave #eltchat |
esolcourses |
12:16 PM |
RT @stephenburrows: #eltchat wouldn't walk out unless offended by smth speaker said... to avoid bad talks, research speakers first |
billpellowe |
12:16 PM |
#eltchat #walkout I've seen this when the title was misleading ("NLP" wasn't natural language processing, it was neurolinguistic program.) |
teflerinha |
12:16 PM |
@theteacherjames @OUPELTGlobal > Agree- if promoting bk, I'll mention it, use egs,bt make sure is pedagogical & useful w any mats #eltchat |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:16 PM |
Sometimes I tell the speaker I may have to leave, so it's not taken personally, espe. if it's a talk I'm not sure about. #eltchat |
stephenburrows |
12:16 PM |
#eltChat The first thing a veteran teacher advised me before my first conf talk was that poeple WILL walk out, good advice. |
Shaunwilden |
12:16 PM |
A lot of what's been said so far is directed to f2f conf - is it the same for online ones? #ELTchat. |
theteacherjames |
12:16 PM |
@OUPELTGlobal Totally agree, I hate this! #eltchat |
teacherphili |
12:16 PM |
@antoniaclare hmm mayb I've attended more presentations than I've given, but if I was confident about my topic it wouldn't worry me #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:17 PM |
@teacherphili You'd think I was a moderator or something eh :-) #ELTchat. |
David__Boughton |
12:17 PM |
@theteacherjames I always doubt they're worth hefty fees they charge. Plus the no time problem. Glad to hear your recommendation. #eltchat |
esolcourses |
12:17 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: @yearinthelifeof I don't walk out of sessions. I think it's rude (though I'm tempted sometimes) #ELTchat same here |
theteacherjames |
12:17 PM |
@antoniaclare @teflerinha @OUPELTGlobal It's okay if it's clear in the abstract, but when you don't realise, grrrr. #eltchat |
billpellowe |
12:17 PM |
#eltchat #walkout Sadly, saw 30 people leave when they realized the speaker wasn't the famous guy with the same name |
Shaunwilden |
12:17 PM |
@stephenburrows @OUPELTGlobal Good advice - it freaked me out at first but these days I come to accept it #ELTchat. |
antoniaclare |
12:17 PM |
@theteacherjames ..sometimes it's a hard for speakers to find the right balance (after all, they are paid by the publisher) #eltchat |
yearinthelifeof |
12:17 PM |
Surviving the TEFL conference | One Year in the Life of an English Teacher http://t.co/Dby0Y3DY via @yearinthelifeof #ELTchat |
FrancesEales |
12:17 PM |
@antoniaclare @stephenburrows #eltchat And also you can pick up tips about what does and doesn't work when presenting. I'd never walk out... |
teacherphili |
12:17 PM |
@Shaunwilden nice change of direction, there #ELTchat. |
esolcourses |
12:18 PM |
RT @OUPELTGlobal: Maybe strange coming from me, but I hate talks that are meant to be pedagogical and turn out to be commercial! #eltchat |
teacherphili |
12:18 PM |
I guess with online conference we are less ashmed 2 leave the room early - or is there still some guilty feelings attached to that? #ELTchat |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:18 PM |
@theteacherjames @stephenburrows it's most likely the case here in Indonesia, so I'm kinda used of it :-) #ELTchat |
esolcourses |
12:18 PM |
RT @OUPELTGlobal: I find any information I can get before the conference is very helpful in helping me prepare. #eltchat |
jankenb2 |
12:19 PM |
@antoniaclare @theteacherjames #eltchat Publishers c/b highly regarded in ed/open forum discussions. Gd pub's & their reps are transparent. |
yearinthelifeof |
12:19 PM |
@esolcourses @antoniaclare ...read phantom message, look concerned and get up and walk out quickly #ELTchat |
billpellowe |
12:19 PM |
#eltchat Conference tip: NEVER start a question with, "Sorry, I missed the beginning so I don't know if you covered this but..." |
antoniaclare |
12:19 PM |
@teacherphili That's the great thing about online conf. You can pick + choose, watch while playing monopoly, cooking dinner etc. #ELTchat |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:19 PM |
Have never participated online. Very different from f2f, I imagine. #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:19 PM |
RT @teacherphili: I guess with online conf we are less ashmed 2 leave the room early ? #ELTchat |
teflerinha |
12:19 PM |
@teacherphili #eltchat As an online speaker, I like to see that I haven't lost the audience along the way :) |
stephenburrows |
12:19 PM |
@teacherphili #eltChat yeah, I'll be having lunch in 20 minutes, just thought I'd pop in while I could ;-) |
worldteacher |
12:20 PM |
I don't usually leave online conferences early either - even if I'm not enjoying it - I'm still afraid I might miss something!! #eltchat |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:20 PM |
RT @yearinthelifeof: @esolcourses @antoniaclare ...read phantom message, look concerned and get up and walk out quickly #ELTchat #eltchat |
esolcourses |
12:20 PM |
@OUPELTGlobal same here. I sometimes choose to attend commercial talks, but wouldn't appreciate having one sneakily sprung on me! #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:20 PM |
RT @yearinthelifeof: ...read phantom message, look concerned and get up and walk out quickly #ELTchat |
stephenburrows |
12:20 PM |
#eltChat the other good thing about online conf is you can multi-task without offending anybody. EltChat + an episode of Homeland = no probs |
theteacherjames |
12:20 PM |
@David__Boughton I understand, you have to weigh the huge cost compared to the benefit. Helps if there'll be a strong PLN presence. #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:20 PM |
RT @yearinthelifeof: There's a technique to this nowadays: look surprised as you would when vibrating phone text message comes...#ELTchat. |
teflerinha |
12:20 PM |
@billpellowe #eltchat LOL! yes, definitely. |
elawassell |
12:21 PM |
@Shaunwilden It's easier to 'politely leave' them |
Shaunwilden |
12:21 PM |
@worldteacher And how many times does prove true? #ELTchat. |
antoniaclare |
12:21 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: RT @yearinthelifeof: ...read phantom message, look concerned and get up and walk out quickly #ELTchat Now we know yr tricks |
esolcourses |
12:21 PM |
@yearinthelifeof @antoniaclare LOL! Crafty ;-) #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:21 PM |
@theteacherjames @David__Boughton #eltchat Yes, and find out if others rate it- spent a LOT last yr on fairly useless conference #eltchat |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:21 PM |
@Shaunwilden @teacherphili so what're your tips for attending conference then? :-) #backontrack #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:22 PM |
RT @jankenb2: #eltchat how do u best organize yourself to retain what's learned from a conf? What tools, practices, strategies do u suggest? |
theteacherjames |
12:22 PM |
@teflerinha @David__Boughton Ouch... #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:22 PM |
I think one of the hardest things nowadays is time management, ie NOT attending too many webinars, or u never get any work done ;) #eltchat |
David__Boughton |
12:22 PM |
@theteacherjames yes that's true. The big Ontario conference was 3 days ago, but no time to go. Too bad. #eltchat |
teacherphili |
12:22 PM |
RT @elawassell: @Shaunwilden I tend to do knitting sometimes - still listening! #ELTchat > I hear knitting focuses listening skills |
theteacherjames |
12:22 PM |
@jankenb2 @antoniaclare Absolutely. Pubs have the right to sell there products, they often provide financial support after all. #eltchat |
jankenb2 |
12:22 PM |
#eltchat how do you best organize yourself to retain what's learned from a conf? What tools, practices, strategies do you suggest? |
worldteacher |
12:22 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @worldteacher And how many times does prove true? #ELTchat. >Not many!! :-) |
antoniaclare |
12:23 PM |
I love the way great bloggers like @worldteacher write up blog summaries of conferences/sessions #eltchat |
jankenb2 |
12:23 PM |
@elawassell @Shaunwilden #eltchat This brings up the importance of the FB form. Impt on the listener and presenter point of view for gd FB. |
billpellowe |
12:23 PM |
#eltchat Conference tip: Book hotel early to get room close to venue. Afternoon nap. Change before on-site social events. Drop off bag. |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:23 PM |
#ELTchat i love online conf for a chance to attend a talk i'd probably hard to attend in real life :-) |
esolcourses |
12:23 PM |
RT @jankenb2 #eltchat how do you best organize yourself to retain what's learned from confs? What tools, practices, strategies do U suggest? |
teflerinha |
12:23 PM |
@theteacherjames @jankenb2 @antoniaclare > Agree- but does need to be something in it for participants other than being sold to. #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
12:24 PM |
@SophiaKhan4 @teflerinha @David__Boughton I'm a freelancer, so I've paid for every conference I've been too. #eltchat |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:24 PM |
@teflerinha For me, just be honest, If it's based on a product, say so. If it's pedagogical, it shd be useful even w/o the product #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:24 PM |
@FrancesEales Yes, me! I hope that just the fact of taking notes helps stuff to go into my memory (as notes then sit in pile) #eltchat |
esolcourses |
12:24 PM |
Sorry folks, but I've got to shoot off now - thanks for sharing yr great ideas, and hope to catch you at #eltchat tonight ! |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:24 PM |
@antoniaclare agree! But they are so tempting! :-) #ELTchat |
worldteacher |
12:24 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: I love the way great bloggers like @worldteacher write up blog summaries of conferences/sessions #eltchat > Why thank you! |
David__Boughton |
12:24 PM |
@teflerinha and for most of us it is out of pocket. Do many people get schools to pay? #eltchat |
teacherphili |
12:24 PM |
I still think @sandymillin set the standard for tweeting constantly during a talk but then summarising that into a digestable blog #ELTchat |
teflerinha |
12:24 PM |
@esolcourses @jankenb2 I'm hopeless at this! I make notes which I then shove in a pile...tips please?! #eltchat |
worldteacher |
12:24 PM |
@jankenb2 I'm the old-fashioned type - copious hand-written notes which I often summarise in a blog post later. #eltchat |
FrancesEales |
12:24 PM |
#eltchat Does anyone end up with lots of notes that they never look at again? Any tips? |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:25 PM |
@FrancesEales I put all my notes and materials in one place and then take some time after to sift through and reflect. very usefuL #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:25 PM |
@OUPELTGlobal #eltchat Yes, agree, that's what I always try to use as a baseline for a book promoting session |
antoniaclare |
12:25 PM |
@teflerinha @FrancesEales I write notes just because the act of writing them helps me to focus. rarely read them later #eltchat |
David__Boughton |
12:26 PM |
@antoniaclare especially nowadays all the webinars are the same: incorporating tech in the class. Again? Really? #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:26 PM |
@billpellowe @yitzha_sarwono #eltchat Naps very important- esp if there is social in the evening #lightweight |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:26 PM |
@David__Boughton @teflerinha nope! Had to pay myself :-) #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:26 PM |
@teflerinha @FrancesEales I try to go over notes / tweets etc to make them in a blog post #eltchat |
jankenb2 |
12:26 PM |
@teflerinha @esolcourses For OL I open every suggested link w/o review then cull after talk. I may bkmark or cloud , print or read. #eltchat |
billpellowe |
12:26 PM |
#eltchat What apps are most useful when attending conferences? Note-taking etc. Or is pen and paper best? |
teacherphili |
12:26 PM |
..and @chiasuan... I don't quite know how she does it (write up/summarise conference talks) to the extent that she does. #Obsessive #ELTchat |
teacherphili |
12:27 PM |
I found it easier to watch the plenary sessions over breakfast at IATEFL Glasgow online b4 heading over to the Armadillo for more #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:27 PM |
@billpellowe I tend to use evernote and my tablet / phone camera #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:28 PM |
@teacherphili #eltchat That's a good tip- I NEVER manage to make the plenaries. |
jankenb2 |
12:28 PM |
@Shaunwilden @teflerinha @FrancesEales #eltchat For F2F I take notes to synthesize as many said, BUT, use preselect as key. I know topic B4 |
antoniaclare |
12:28 PM |
@teacherphili Yes, @chiasuan is great with her moment by moment tweets too. Also @sandymillin and @vickyloras #supertweeters ;) #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:28 PM |
@billpellowe Also found that means can go straight to mentioned website and bookmark it for later #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:28 PM |
@David__Boughton Was out of my own pocket- but publishers will pay (for conference, not a fee) if I'm presenting for them #eltchat |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:28 PM |
@billpellowe I've started writing all my notes on my Ipod. They're always available to me and I can look thru them often. #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:29 PM |
@David__Boughton #eltchat Also, if you are self-employed conferences are tax deductible! |
David__Boughton |
12:29 PM |
@theteacherjames @SophiaKhan4 @teflerinha and what would you say about your return on investment? #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:29 PM |
Recordings of webinars and plenaries really good way to catch up on sessions you miss #eltchat |
David__Boughton |
12:29 PM |
@antoniaclare is that a reason to stay home? Save cash and time and still get all the info. #eltchat |
yearinthelifeof |
12:29 PM |
@FrancesEales I used to, then I stopped making so many notes. I listen intently and if I like I ask presenter for contact details #eltchat |
teacherphili |
12:29 PM |
@teflerinha and it's easier to 'walk out' :-) #ELTchat |
elawassell |
12:29 PM |
#ELTchat @billpellowe I take lots of photos. Still note things with pen- can't type fast enough. After getting back - EVERNOTE! |
antoniaclare |
12:29 PM |
@David__Boughton Yes, need to be selective indeed #eltchat |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:30 PM |
@antoniaclare @teacherphili @chiasuan @sandymillin @vickyloras they sure are #superlivetweeters #ELTchat |
billpellowe |
12:30 PM |
#eltchat Often plenaries are too general (sometimes generic) to be useful. That said, Ken Wilson gave a great one at JALT 2010 or 2011 |
worldteacher |
12:30 PM |
With multi-session F2F conferences, I like to go with colleagues - we split up, attend different sessions & share thoughts later. #eltchat |
FrancesEales |
12:30 PM |
#eltchat What do you find is the best web-based place to store articles, references, notes from conferences and elsewhere? |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:31 PM |
@antoniaclare yes, one of the reason i love webinar #ELTchat |
David__Boughton |
12:31 PM |
@SophiaKhan4 @teflerinha @theteacherjames I've never gone because my school has never paid. #cheapskate #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
12:31 PM |
@David__Boughton @SophiaKhan4 @teflerinha Worth every penny. So rewarding. This sums it up: http://t.co/uU7kYMqZ #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:31 PM |
@David__Boughton @theteacherjames @SophiaKhan4 Depends on conference- IATEFL always worthwhile..- but some exp mistakes #eltchat |
teacherphili |
12:31 PM |
Evernote can synthesise your notes. It is available on nearly all platforms and uploads to cloud @Sandymillin summary of #ELTchat 14 March |
antoniaclare |
12:31 PM |
RT @yitzha_sarwono: @antoniaclare @teacherphili @chiasuan @sandymillin @vickyloras they sure are #superlivetweeters #ELTchat |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:31 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: Recordings of webinars and plenaries really good way to catch up on sessions you miss #eltchat |
David__Boughton |
12:32 PM |
@teflerinha good point. Not sure about Canada though. #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:32 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: @David__Boughton @SophiaKhan4 @teflerinha Worth every penny. So rewarding.This sums it up http://t.co/HGOeMNIt #eltchat |
billpellowe |
12:32 PM |
RT @teacherphili: Evernote can synthesise your notes. It is available on nearly all platforms and uploads to cloud #ELTchat 14 March |
teflerinha |
12:32 PM |
@FrancesEales #eltchat People keep mentioning Evernote- anyone got a link to a (simple) explanation/users guide? |
jankenb2 |
12:32 PM |
@elawassell @billpellowe Love this idea. With so many smart phones and photo ready devices, photo will assist in post reflection. #eltchat |
teacherphili |
12:33 PM |
@antoniaclare @yitzha_sarwono I don't deserve to be in such high company... I am a mere pretender, a fraud. #ELTchat |
teflerinha |
12:33 PM |
@David__Boughton #eltchat Me neither #notataxadvisor ! |
Shaunwilden |
12:33 PM |
@teflerinha @FrancesEales this is their getting started page http://t.co/G1Y2i4Dt #eltchat |
jankenb2 |
12:34 PM |
@David__Boughton @SophiaKhan4 @teflerinha @theteacherjames #eltchat exciting city & it's a tax write off in US. Every 3yr is/n indulgence. |
elawassell |
12:34 PM |
RT @jankenb2: @elawassell @billpellowe Love this idea. (...) photo will assist in post reflection. <-- that's how I use it. |
antoniaclare |
12:34 PM |
@jankenb2 @elawassell I take photos of the screen as reminder, but nowadays many presenters will upload their slides anyway #ELTchat |
FrancesEales |
12:34 PM |
@billpellowe #eltchat A good plenary can be thought-provoking. I usually take away about one or two key points and that's enough I feel. |
antoniaclare |
12:35 PM |
@David__Boughton No, going to the conference live you get to meet people in person (drink, dance, laugh etc.) - no comparison ;) #eltchat |
teacherphili |
12:35 PM |
I tend to get more from (big conference) plenaries when I watch it back later and am able to pause/rewind #ELTchat #ConcentrationProblem |
Shaunwilden |
12:35 PM |
@teflerinha @FrancesEales and this is a blogpost by @MrChrisJWilson on how he uses it http://t.co/nR9x0m8R #eltchat |
billpellowe |
12:36 PM |
#eltchat Conference tip: Don't be shy. Socialize. |
Shaunwilden |
12:36 PM |
@teacherphili I agree, there is a lot of food for thought in a big plenary so am glad of the recording and the twitter backchannel #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:36 PM |
@antoniaclare @David__Boughton > Agree, sometimes the most useful stuff comes from chats outside sessions (and having fun) #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:36 PM |
@teacherphili @yitzha_sarwono LOL ;) #ELTchat |
elawassell |
12:36 PM |
I started taking photos of newly met people with their badges - makes it easier to put a face to a twitter handle or business card #ELTchat |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:37 PM |
@antoniaclare @David__Boughton agree! Hard to beat the real thing :-) |
theteacherjames |
12:37 PM |
To be honest, I never take notes or photos. Prefer to let things percolate in the old brain for a bit first. #eltchat #creamrisestothetop |
Shaunwilden |
12:37 PM |
@OUPELTGlobal As a speaker or attendee? #eltchat |
elawassell |
12:37 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: No, going to the conference live you get to meet people in person (drink, dance, laugh etc.) - no comparison ;) #ELTchat |
FrancesEales |
12:37 PM |
#eltchat One of the best ways I've found to retain key ideas from a conference is to offer to give a TD session to teachers in your school. |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:37 PM |
How useful is it to have a blog post to follow the talk? #eltchat |
jankenb2 |
12:37 PM |
@FrancesEales @billpellowe #eltchat Yes. Remember cognitive load. We don't want to aim for overkill. It's in layering that we learn Reflect |
teacherphili |
12:37 PM |
Promote speakers' sessions on Twitter. Good way of getting kudos at the talk #ELTchat |
antoniaclare |
12:37 PM |
RT @teflerinha: @antoniaclare @David__Boughton >sometimes the most useful stuff comes from chats outside sessions (and having fun) #eltchat |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:38 PM |
Agree! Build my PLN that way too :-) RT @billpellowe: #eltchat Conference tip: Don't be shy. Socialize. |
elawassell |
12:38 PM |
@antoniaclare I learn a lot from the chat and banter between session or during evening events :-) |
David__Boughton |
12:38 PM |
@theteacherjames great pic. I think most of you are from Britain. True? And why Britain so far ahead on prof devlpmnt in elt? #eltchat |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:38 PM |
@Shaunwilden I was thinking as an attendee, but that's a good point. #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:38 PM |
@OUPELTGlobal #eltchat Some write ups are clearer than others. Really liked @HancockMcDonald 's recent write ups of conferences. |
teacherphili |
12:38 PM |
@elawassell and leading @jimscriv up the garden path, round Glasgow! #ELTchat |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:39 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: One of the main benefits of f2f conferences is being able to discuss it with your peers after. Invaluable. #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:39 PM |
@David__Boughton @theteacherjames Don't think mostly British? (tho I am) #eltchat Might just be time of chat... |
Shaunwilden |
12:39 PM |
@OUPELTGlobal Then I'd say not that imp it depends if you usually use them or not #eltchat |
jankenb2 |
12:39 PM |
@OUPELTGlobal #eltchat V Useful I discover my best contacts 4 my PLN through post reading of OL or F2F presentation. Remember 2 incld URL |
theteacherjames |
12:39 PM |
One of the main benefits of f2f conferences is being able to discuss it with your peers after. Invaluable. #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
12:40 PM |
@David__Boughton That's a big question I don't have the answer to! Topic for a future chat maybe? #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
12:41 PM |
@OUPELTGlobal I think it's really useful, that why I've done these! http://t.co/HLhaa7Ee #eltchat |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:41 PM |
@David__Boughton Great topic for future chat! #eltchat |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:41 PM |
@teflerinha @David__Boughton @theteacherjames I'm Indonesian! Born,raised and live! :-) #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:41 PM |
RT @yitzha_sarwono: RT @billpellowe: #eltchat Conference tip: Don't be shy. Socialize. |
jankenb2 |
12:41 PM |
@OUPELTGlobal #eltchat 2 carry on conver & elicit input from lurkers & or silent audience a post presentation (preset for intake) is gr8. |
David__Boughton |
12:42 PM |
@teflerinha @theteacherjames I find most elt material online has a British source. the elt industry seems much more developed. #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:43 PM |
Conference tip: Try to remember people's names. Ask them+look at their badge and try to use their name when talking to them to fix #eltchat |
BobK99 |
12:43 PM |
@Shaunwilden #eltchat Oops - up to here in STUFF. I'll be with you in a minute... |
David__Boughton |
12:43 PM |
@theteacherjames I think comparing the industries in various countries would be interesting. #eltchat |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:43 PM |
I would think that reading a post days later would help me remember and reflect on the session, maybe even add to it ... #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:43 PM |
@David__Boughton @theteacherjames Ah, that may be true, certainly a big industry. #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:44 PM |
Another tip - send a quick email to the people you meet after the conference, to try and continue the conversation (via@chucksandy) #eltchat |
billpellowe |
12:44 PM |
#eltchat Which do you prefer, small focused conference (100 people), large multi-thread conference (1,500+ people), something in between? |
elawassell |
12:44 PM |
Sorry folks - have to go now. Thank you for a lovely chat! |
Shaunwilden |
12:44 PM |
@teacherphili We can see you sneaking out! #ELTchat. |
teflerinha |
12:44 PM |
#eltchat And conference providers...please no clip on badges! Don't work if you don't have a suit lapel! #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
12:44 PM |
@OUPELTGlobal Useful feedback for organisers too. #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:44 PM |
@David__Boughton @theteacherjames Suggest it on Saturday when we open the topics #ELTchat |
theteacherjames |
12:44 PM |
@OUPELTGlobal I always like to leave it a few days to gather my thoughts before summing it up in a blog post. #eltchat |
teacherphili |
12:44 PM |
*steps away from room, quietly* #ELTchat |
theteacherjames |
12:45 PM |
@teflerinha As a jumper wearer, I heartily agree! #eltchat |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:45 PM |
@antoniaclare i took pic with them,exchange name cards,write to them and be friend on fb/follow them on twitter :-) #eltchat |
worldteacher |
12:45 PM |
RT @teflerinha: #eltchat And conference providers..please no clip on badges! Don't work if you don't have a suit lapel! #eltchat >Good point |
teflerinha |
12:45 PM |
@teacherphili #eltchat Come back here NOW! ;) |
jankenb2 |
12:45 PM |
#eltchat Set a goal for yourself for each conf. 1) tools, 2) contacts, 3) issues, 4)URLs, 5) ??? file as needed, discover serendippity as + |
theteacherjames |
12:45 PM |
@Shaunwilden @David__Boughton Definitely! #ELTchat |
antoniaclare |
12:46 PM |
@yitzha_sarwono Agreed, tend to mention and follow people on twitter now, depends what kind of contact you have made #eltchat |
teacherphili |
12:46 PM |
*steps back into the room, hopefully not having missed anything important* #ELTchat |
yearinthelifeof |
12:46 PM |
@billpellowe Depends - SIGs can be great bc everyone is into the subject but can be awful if presentations are crap #eltchat |
billpellowe |
12:46 PM |
RT @teflerinha: #eltchat And conference providers...please no clip on badges! Don't work if you don't have a suit lapel! #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:46 PM |
@teacherphili Now you've upset me, you see. Enjoy the rest of your week Phil #ELTchat |
teacherphili |
12:47 PM |
@Shaunwilden I wondered why this chair was uncomfortable ;-) #ELTchat |
BobK99 |
12:47 PM |
@teflerinha #eltchat I said to Frances (Offline - thought it was MUCH earlier) that I don't think not re-reading them matters. ...1/2 |
David__Boughton |
12:47 PM |
#eltchat we haven't heard what the best elt conferences are. I would love to know. |
Shaunwilden |
12:47 PM |
@teacherphili No you left, we gave your seat to someone else ;-) #ELTchat. |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:47 PM |
@teacherphili hey! Why? :-) #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:48 PM |
@David__Boughton #iatefl #tesol regional conferences tend to be good #eltchat |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:48 PM |
Lol RT @Shaunwilden: @teacherphili No you left, we gave your seat to someone else ;-) #ELTchat. |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:49 PM |
@antoniaclare yes,personally i prefer twitter to build my PLN and connect :-) #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:49 PM |
@David__Boughton My fave ever year is #IATEFL #ELTchat |
theteacherjames |
12:49 PM |
@David__Boughton IATEFL & #TESOLFrance get my vote #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:49 PM |
@David__Boughton .Best ELT conferences in Canada? Anyone? #eltchat |
teacherphili |
12:49 PM |
Again. A reminder that this chat topic previously took place on 14 March - summary here: http://t.co/UZRDOEoL #ELTchat |
billpellowe |
12:49 PM |
Posted earlier: Finding conferences. TESOL http://t.co/z7s8FauN 4c (CA & int'l): http://t.co/udxirPYz Asia http://t.co/lA4mnAWR #eltchat |
adamnem |
12:50 PM |
RT@cybraryman1: My Evernote page: http://t.co/2tK6h5yM Dropbox: http://t.co/7AM8NzDo I never leave home without them! #eltchat |
OUPELTGlobal |
12:50 PM |
Off to a lecture. Very useful chat. Will influence my IATEFK this year. Thanks to the moderators #eltchat |
billpellowe |
12:50 PM |
RT @teacherphili: this chat topic previously took place on 14 March - summary http://t.co/jWbY23og #ELTchat |
antoniaclare |
12:50 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: @David__Boughton IATEFL & #TESOLFrance get my vote #eltchat Also #tesol spain |
theteacherjames |
12:50 PM |
What are your favourite online conferences? #eltchat |
BobK99 |
12:50 PM |
@teflerinha 2/2 ... It's the not-taking itself (the physical event)that makes the info stick. I've tried various bits of tech...2/3#eltchat |
David__Boughton |
12:50 PM |
@antoniaclare thanks. #eltchat |
cybraryman1 |
12:50 PM |
My Evernote page: http://t.co/2GuUtmhO Dropbox: http://t.co/CSpK2FLi I never leave home without them! #eltchat |
BobK99 |
12:51 PM |
@teflerinha ...3/3 but find myself concentrating more on the medium than on the message. #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:51 PM |
@David__Boughton #eltchat Online, I think Macmillan are good- and they keep their webinars available online http://t.co/V27IudAr |
David__Boughton |
12:51 PM |
@teflerinha tesl Canada and tesl Ontario I believe are the two most important. #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
12:52 PM |
Another tip: don't be scared to talk to the presenter at the end of their talk, even just to say hello. We really appreciate it #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
12:52 PM |
@Shaunwilden I've heard it's very good... #ELTchat |
oyajimbo |
12:52 PM |
I want to put personal info QR codes on name badges at JALT next year (on back) + twitter names on the front #eltchat (sorry late!) |
jankenb2 |
12:52 PM |
@Shaunwilden @David__Boughton Ok, #eltchat Why & any examples/links? I am interested. I haven't been to one yet but plan 2. #eltchat |
billpellowe |
12:52 PM |
#eltchat I always attend JALT in Japan http://t.co/ft4Au6bR |
Shaunwilden |
12:52 PM |
@theteacherjames I have to vote for the IH one when it comes to online conferences :-) #ELTchat. |
Shaunwilden |
12:53 PM |
@jankenb2 @David__Boughton Was the why, in response to iatefl? http://t.co/XihnnDMy #ELTchat |
billpellowe |
12:53 PM |
#eltchat Conference tip: Let the presenter finish clearing up to make room for next presenter before asking questions :) |
yitzha_sarwono |
12:53 PM |
@billpellowe 1st time in Jalt this year :-) #ELTchat |
antoniaclare |
12:53 PM |
@Shaunwilden #ihtoc was excellent. I didn't catch it live, but the recordings are great ;) #ELTchat |
teflerinha |
12:53 PM |
@BobK99 Yes, I think the physical note taking does help..but not sure if it really sticks without review #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:54 PM |
@David__Boughton #eltchat I'll be there! |
David__Boughton |
12:54 PM |
So from all your advice I need to be in Liverpool in April 2013. Across the pond for elt? #eltchat |
teflerinha |
12:55 PM |
RT @oyajimbo: make pre-conf sched available as a social media format as @billpellowe did 4 JALT - invite friends attend same talk #eltchat |
David__Boughton |
12:55 PM |
@Shaunwilden haven't attended. Why so good? #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:55 PM |
@theteacherjames @antoniaclare Next one will be in May - we aim or two a year now #ELTchat |
teacherphili |
12:55 PM |
@David_Broughton Liverpool, April 2013 is the only date I've got marked in my diary #ELTchat |
David__Boughton |
12:56 PM |
@Shaunwilden my why wad for ih online. #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:56 PM |
@David__Boughton Its huge so a lot of talks, lot of my PLN then, good mix of talk / social #ELTchat |
FrancesEales |
12:56 PM |
@antoniaclare #eltchat Yes, even a quick 'thank you' after a talk is positive for a presenter; someone cornering you with axe to grind not! |
theteacherjames |
12:56 PM |
@David__Boughton I'll be moving hell and high water, and possibly spending an awfully large amount of my own money, to be there. #eltchat |
oyajimbo |
12:57 PM |
Consider using foursquare at various place eg + AM areas, rooms, for folks to check in, share, comment & win promo stuff #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
12:57 PM |
@FrancesEales @antoniaclare Yes a thank you is nice, rather than a" half way you said this word is that really the correct use"...#ELTchat |
antoniaclare |
12:58 PM |
@Shaunwilden @FrancesEales Agreed, though I don't mind a little critique or question, if it leads to useful discussion ;) #eltchat |
worldteacher |
12:58 PM |
@teacherphili @David_Broughton Ruled out #CamTESOL then, Phil? @cioccas & I presenting. @michaelegriffin joining us for #tweetup #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
12:58 PM |
As we come to the end, it's time to find a volunteer to write the summary. Who fancies it? #eltchat |
jankenb2 |
12:58 PM |
@Shaunwilden @David__Boughton #eltchat The why you vlu of any conf. Many in chat haven't been to 1. It's exper 2 demo Way of "learn 2 learn" |
worldteacher |
12:59 PM |
@teacherphili @David_Broughton @cioccas @michaelegriffin I'll supply the diary with the dates already in there! :-) #eltchat |
teacherphili |
12:59 PM |
@worldteacher @David_Broughton @cioccas @michaelegriffin I am persuadable... I also don't even have a diary #eltchat |
jankenb2 |
1:00 PM |
#eltchat Last, last ?. What is the value of inst freebies? A best practice sheet 4 example. Do U find them useful, motivating or cumbersome? |
antoniaclare |
1:00 PM |
@David__Boughton great news. Hope to see you there ;) #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
1:00 PM |
Tonight at 21 GMT #eltchat Teaching beliefs vs teaching in the real world (do you compromise what you think is the best way to teach/learn? |
BobK99 |
1:00 PM |
@teflerinha #eltchat Yes digest them into a blog. (Then you can clock up a few more CPD hours, if your asso'n requires it: Inst of L does. |
David__Boughton |
1:00 PM |
Thanks #eltchat. You have me motivated to attend a big elt conference. |
yitzha_sarwono |
1:00 PM |
@theteacherjames interested but not sure i'm up for such topic ;-) #ELTchat |
teflerinha |
1:01 PM |
@BobK99 #eltchat Yes, I did that when doing Reflect thingy. |
Shaunwilden |
1:01 PM |
Thanks all for joining anyone going to do the summary? #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
1:01 PM |
Hey look everyone, there's a new #eltchat podcast with @teacherphili @teflerinha @vickyloras & @MrChrisJWilson! http://t.co/UX0QAQbV |
yitzha_sarwono |
1:01 PM |
@David__Boughton go for it! :-) #ELTchat |
worldteacher |
1:02 PM |
@Shaunwilden I think @yitzha_sarwono volunteered - albeit tentatively! :-) #eltchat |
jankenb2 |
1:02 PM |
#eltchat November 14...so long friends. See you next week. Great "talkn to ya". Perhaps f2f April 2013? Yes.... ;-) |
antoniaclare |
1:02 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: 2nite #eltchat Teaching beliefs vs teaching in the real world (do U compromise wht U think is the best way 2 teach/learn? |
theteacherjames |
1:02 PM |
@yitzha_sarwono Why not - you can do it! #fighting #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
1:03 PM |
@worldteacher @yitzha_sarwono Aha missed that, thanks for offering, will get you the transcript shortly #eltchat |
BobK99 |
1:03 PM |
@teflerinha #eltchat I've lapsed... |
theteacherjames |
1:03 PM |
@David__Boughton That's great, choose wisely and you'll have a fantastic time! #eltchat |
EwaMalicka_ELT |
1:04 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @teflerinha @FrancesEales I try to go over notes / tweets etc to make them in a blog post #eltchat |
FrancesEales |
1:04 PM |
@worldteacher @Shaunwilden @yitzha_sarwono Bye everyone and thanks for a great introduction to ELTChat! |
teflerinha |
1:04 PM |
#eltchat Are you still there @FrancesEales ? Did you enjoy it? |
antoniaclare |
1:05 PM |
RT @worldteacher: @FrancesEales Hope you enjoyed your first #eltchat, Frances. |
yitzha_sarwono |
1:05 PM |
@theteacherjames haha thanks for having faith in me James! :-) #ELTchat |
antoniaclare |
1:05 PM |
Thanks for such a lively #eltchat everyone. See you all soon. |
worldteacher |
1:05 PM |
@FrancesEales Hope you enjoyed your first #eltchat, Frances. |
teflerinha |
1:05 PM |
@BobK99 Is it like Catholicism, do you think? #eltchat (Think not, apart from maybe the guilt) |
yitzha_sarwono |
1:06 PM |
@Shaunwilden @worldteacher thanks for the faith :-) #ELTchat |
FrancesEales |
1:06 PM |
@teflerinha #eltchat Yes, great forum! A bit alarming how the tweets come in sudden waves, though! Just about kept up. Thanks everyone. |
teflerinha |
1:07 PM |
@FrancesEales Don't forget there's usually a summary, so you can catch up on bits you missed, and links #eltchat |
BobK99 |
1:07 PM |
RT @billpellowe: #eltchat Conf tip: Let the pres finish clearing up to make rm for next pres before asking questions :) > & Give'em an appl! |
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