| From User |
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| Marisa_C |
Hello everyone - are you ready to #ELTchat? |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:01:02 +0000 |
| SueAnnan |
evening everyone :-) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:01:22 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
Thanks Transparency International > Check forthcoming Global Corruption Report 2013 on Education http://t.co/U7W5RA5f #eltchat #EU |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:01:42 +0000 |
| Wiktor_K |
Hello all - in need of some motivation tips tonight, so topic well chosen :) #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:02:31 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
Evenin' all ;-) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:02:43 +0000 |
| vmorgana |
@Marisa_C Hi Marisa, I'm here :-) #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:02:48 +0000 |
| buckyacademics |
Hi all! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:03:38 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
Good evening (or morning or afternoon) everyone #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:04:03 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
@Wiktor_K Stop flaming and playing blind-eye about Answers to #eltchat Theme |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:04:09 +0000 |
| jorgeguillen |
@Marisa_C Sure thing. Count me in for 30min. I have to leave early. #eltchat. Let's get down to business. |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:04:33 +0000 |
| TheConsultantsE |
Check out tips & ideas for using Dragon Dictation with students http://t.co/lsybmzvz #eltchat #ellchat #esl #mlearning |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:04:37 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
Being listened to by bosses and suggestions being taken seriously is motivating. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:04:50 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
I like this #ELTchat topic - no one to motivate ME!!!! |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:05:32 +0000 |
| buckyacademics |
So...motivating teachers. Ss motivate Ts of course. Money also ;) #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:05:38 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
Hi everyone. Good to be able to take part again. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:05:54 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
Just back from a aprents' evening - plenty of demotivated teachers there! #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:06:02 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
You are my motivation I think - having a great PLN is good for the soul #Eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:06:14 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
So maybe we can begin by discussing what motivates you? #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:06:23 +0000 |
| SueAnnan |
@DaveDodgson Why are they demotivated? #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:06:24 +0000 |
| jankenb2 |
#eltchat What motivates teachers? I think relevant and dynamic PD. How fired up do you feel when you attend a really great conference? |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:06:57 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
RT @theteacherjames: So maybe we can begin by discussing what motivates you? #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:06:58 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
Hi all good to see lots of new #ELTchat friends this evening - welcome all |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:07:22 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@SueAnnan By having to stay after school midweek I guess! #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:07:25 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
I started the day with a FB happy BD wish from a student I had years ago. That was motivating. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:07:40 +0000 |
| SueAnnan |
@DaveDodgson Pooh, lightweights :-) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:07:45 +0000 |
| rosemerebard |
RT @TheConsultantsE: Check out tips & ideas for using Dragon Dictation with students http://t.co/lsybmzvz #eltchat #ellchat #esl #mlearning |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:07:45 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
New Teacher Motivation > #EU Rethinking Education strategy presented http://t.co/zANuXO4S How many JOBS & ROI is #eltchat good for? |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:07:49 +0000 |
| louisealix68 |
Hi all - will be in and out of #eltchat this evening as am also prepping for tomorrow |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:08:04 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@jankenb2 I feel fired up but I know many who would NEVER go to a conference & see it as a waste of free time #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:08:07 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
RT @DaveDodgson: @jankenb2 I feel fired up but I know many who would NEVER go to a conference & see it as a waste of free time #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:08:37 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@SueAnnan But this is an issue - some see teaching as just a job & resent any 'extra' work (even if it is part of the job) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:08:43 +0000 |
| vmorgana |
“@theteacherjames: So maybe we can begin by discussing what motivates you? > positive feedback from students #eltchat†|
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:08:45 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@DaveDodgson #ELTchat welcome back Dave |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:08:49 +0000 |
| SueAnnan |
I think eltchat often motivates me to make changes for the better #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:09:12 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
A collaborative staff room #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:09:16 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
I get motivated by doing a job I think matters. I help people to improve their lives & give them new opportunities. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:09:19 +0000 |
| jankenb2 |
#eltchat I think money is part of the PD challenge as well. If Ts are paid more, then they will justify attending conf &/or advanced degrees |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:09:36 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
Anyone have a good definition of motivation? Is it different for teachers and students? #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:09:42 +0000 |
| jorgeguillen |
I think one needs an intrinsic desire to excel at what one does and do something one loves in the first place. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:09:47 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@Marisa_C Thanks Marisa. Nice to be back :-) It's been a crazy few months :p #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:09:51 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
New Teacher Motivation > Language Competences Survey > Outcome of #EU foreign language learning Poor http://t.co/SHpayk71 #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:09:57 +0000 |
| Noreen_Lam |
RT @Marisa_C: You are my motivation I think - having a great PLN is good for the soul #Eltchat>YES! |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:10:01 +0000 |
| SueAnnan |
@DaveDodgson Yes. I know. I was being facetious. We always have things on a Saturday and hve same prob #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:10:01 +0000 |
| louisealix68 |
I am motivated when I see my students and pupils - their "open" minds #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:10:03 +0000 |
| Wiktor_K |
My motivations when teacher / DoS were quite selfish, really - becoming a better person - guess it still works. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:10:17 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
RT @jorgeguillen: I think one needs an intrinsic desire to excel at what one does and do something one loves in the first place. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:10:56 +0000 |
| SueAnnan |
perhaps we are preaching to the converted here :-( #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:11:07 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
RT @theteacherjames: I get motivated by doing a job I think matters. I help people to improve their lives & give them new opp #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:11:10 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
The problem with motivating Ts is not just abt money #ELTchat it's porr leadership which does not reward for the extra mile we take |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:11:18 +0000 |
| jorgeguillen |
@Marisa_C I share your view. Knitting there others who worry about education and ELT particularly pushes me a great deal. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:11:20 +0000 |
| gscruton |
RT @Marisa_C: The problem with motivating Ts is not just abt money #ELTchat it's porr leadership which does not reward for the extra mile we take |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:11:52 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@SueAnnan You could say that any week, but we still keep going, inspiring each other :-) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:11:55 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
New Teacher Motivation > Defeat Black Box Fallacy #eltchat > virtualworlds, language teaching + learning http://t.co/6fKrEbGo #EU |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:12:05 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
RT @SueAnnan: perhaps we are preaching to the converted here :-( #ELTchat > are we? |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:12:06 +0000 |
| SueAnnan |
@theteacherjames yes, indeed #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:12:14 +0000 |
| JGakonga |
Colleagues can be very motivating (or the opposite, of course...) #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:12:15 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
Many people I have met who work in EFL have 'fallen' into it. Some go on to be great teachers, others see it as a way to pay bills #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:12:29 +0000 |
| buckyacademics |
@jorgeguillen Completely agree! Intrinsic motivation is all well and good, but you also need extrinsic motivation (decent salary) #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:13:00 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
I think money is a red herring. Of course we need to be paid fairly, but there are many other factors in motivating people. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:13:04 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
I think lots of Ts are DEmotivated becoz not enough ppl to share with in staffroom - or completely indifferent #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:13:20 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
@Marisa_C Absolutely. The uni I teach at treats us well and the sts are great. Still motivated and love what I do. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:13:20 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
New Teacher Motivation > ERIC Database: 498 hits for Accountability + Language + Teaching http://t.co/iG1jiEpv #eltchat #EU |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:13:39 +0000 |
| TheConsultantsE |
The Hobbit Interactive fiction http://t.co/TdWHFTLN #engchat #eltchat #ellchat via @creedpatton |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:13:54 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@Marisa_C Absolutely. Poor leadership is a major cause of demotivation across a variety of occupations. #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:13:55 +0000 |
| JGakonga |
@DaveDodgson Have to say that ther are probably easier ways to pay the bills :) .... #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:14:01 +0000 |
| adaptivelearnin |
#eltchat when did you all start your conversation? I'm excited I actually have caught part of it. |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:14:04 +0000 |
| louisealix68 |
I think 'appreciation' is motivating enough be it from pupils, colleagues, bosses, parents...#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:14:08 +0000 |
| SueAnnan |
I think teachers need to be listened to by management too #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:14:14 +0000 |
| sparkybakewell |
RT @Noreen_Lam: RT @Marisa_C: You are my motivation I think - having a great PLN is good for the soul #Eltchat>YES!<Yes not alone :) |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:14:20 +0000 |
| Wiktor_K |
@theteacherjames Money is not key - but in hard times little money translates to fewer opportunities, and less motivation, right? #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:14:30 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
RT @louisealix68: I think 'appreciation' is motivating enough be it from pupils, colleagues, bosses, parents...#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:14:35 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@Marisa_C Lack of support (from colleagues and school) when dealing with problems is an issue #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:15:00 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
New Teacher Motivation > Check forthcoming TI Global Corruption Report 2013 on Education http://t.co/U7W5RA5f #eltchat #EU |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:15:08 +0000 |
| shaznosel |
@Marisa_C Evening all! I miss a staff room atmosphere in Greece, love the UK s/room buzz #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:15:18 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@Wiktor_K I'm not saying it's not a factor, just less important than people realise. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:15:29 +0000 |
| TheConsultantsE |
Teaching journalism through Interactive Fiction http://t.co/qy80sJy9 #engchat #eltchat #esl #ellchat via @KatySny @creedpatton |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:15:31 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
The place I got let go from last year treated us terribly, took our materials, sent nasty emails & there was no staff room. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:15:39 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
Money is really important - locally hourly rates have hit bottom - so Ts need to work extra to survive #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:15:45 +0000 |
| JGakonga |
https://t.co/WewRMd2M this is a great video on what motivates people from RSA animate. Addresses the money/ creative aspect #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:15:53 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@JGakonga Depends how lucky we get! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:15:54 +0000 |
| vmorgana |
@Marisa_C that's why I love having a PLN, sharing is not so easy in a school staff room, I've often experienced the opposite :-(#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:16:07 +0000 |
| buckyacademics |
Sometimes more money can lead to lack of motivation - you get too comfortable #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:16:10 +0000 |
| Wiktor_K |
@theteacherjames True that. Motivating with money is like relying on sugar rush to keep kids happy...lazy stuff, really. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:16:34 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
It was a shock at first to lose the job and now I am SO glsd to be away from there. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:16:36 +0000 |
| sparkybakewell |
@theteacherjames #eltchat me too, but am also used as a babysitter. Parents insist their kids do eng even tho money better on s'thing else? |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:16:37 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@JGakonga Perhaps not when you are in a foreign land looking for a job you can do with just a 4-week cert. course :) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:16:38 +0000 |
| forclj |
The constant changes in testing, curriculum & policy have been very demotivating at my school #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:17:15 +0000 |
| jankenb2 |
@Marisa_C Hmm...does self-doubt influence whether we ask questions or share what we do in our practice? I mean... "am I good?" #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:17:17 +0000 |
| Noreen_Lam |
Support & enthusiastic co-workers help motivate! Build on each other's energy, share ideas, praise, recognition #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:17:17 +0000 |
| shaznosel |
@Marisa_C @louisealix68 Being appreciated by parents and ss is what I live for as no time for chat with colleagues..#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:17:43 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@adaptivelearnin Hi, welcome. We started just 15 min ago. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:17:52 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
My tweetdeck is misbehaving again #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:18:01 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
@theteacherjames @Marisa_C You can say that again. Oh to be able to get rid of bad bosses. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:18:02 +0000 |
| JGakonga |
@DaveDodgson Fair enough! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:18:09 +0000 |
| vmorgana |
“@SueAnnan: I think teachers need to be listened to by management too> so true!we need a strong support! #ELTchat†|
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:18:12 +0000 |
| 19Pencils |
RT @theteacherjames: Join us tonight to discuss "How can we motivate teachers - those responsible for motivating learners?" #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:18:27 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
New Teacher Motivation > #EU Rethinking Education strategy http://t.co/zANuXO4S How many JOBS & ROI is @Marisa_C #eltchat good for? |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:18:46 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@Wiktor_K Yes, chances are it won't tackle the root causes of dissatisfaction. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:19:03 +0000 |
| shaznosel |
#eltchat In most Greek private schools, we work 7 hours with 5 mins break inbetween lessons and then go home..no feedback/support/motivation |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:19:09 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
Lack of encouragement to follow prof development in some way - CPD is not always costly! #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:19:17 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
Perhaps we should think about what demotivates teachers as well & how we can address it #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:19:33 +0000 |
| adaptivelearnin |
Leadership and co-workers can make or break the job as well. It affects morale. I've had great leadership and horrid leadership. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:19:39 +0000 |
| JGakonga |
What do people think about further qualifications? I found doing the DELTA and later an MA really pushed me on... #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:19:40 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@sparkybakewell It's a tough situation. having motivated learners is key to staying motivated yourself. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:19:47 +0000 |
| shaznosel |
@Marisa_Ce I ve given up with tweetdeck..#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:19:55 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@MarjorieRosenbe Amen! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:19:59 +0000 |
| buckyacademics |
If management are willing to let you experiment and invest in CPD, that's motivating #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:20:01 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@DaveDodgson #eltchat was just thinking abt that Dave |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:20:10 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
RT @buckyacademics: If management are willing to let you experiment and invest in CPD, that's motivating #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:20:26 +0000 |
| Wiktor_K |
Confidence - knowing where company's been and where it's going, & own role in the process. That's motivating, lack thereof - scary. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:20:38 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@JGakonga The same was true for me but a lot of colleagues never got why I did an MA ('just extra work' they said!) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:20:48 +0000 |
| forclj |
Recognition of our profession as more than a temporary job choice - priceless! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:20:51 +0000 |
| buckyacademics |
@JGakonga I agree! DELTA was extremely motivating to me. Always questioning why and striving to do better #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:21:02 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
RT @forclj: Recognition of our profession as more than a temporary job choice - priceless! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:21:13 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@adirferreira @hootsuite #eltchat - must try yes but next time |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:21:34 +0000 |
| jankenb2 |
#eltchat Developing a greater understanding of the underlying philosophy of your subject domain is hi motivating, like EFL, EAP or children |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:21:43 +0000 |
| louisealix68 |
I find teacher training mega-motivating as have to keep on the ball. Can never rely on old stuff. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:21:44 +0000 |
| adaptivelearnin |
#eltchat Getting my MA online was the best career move I ever made. I had a high learning curve, but it's opened huge opportunities. |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:21:53 +0000 |
| jorgeguillen |
On the other hand, what about authorities who don't know what we do in the classroom. Their decisions can be discouraging indeed #eltchat. |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:21:56 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@Marisa_C Personally, I find pressure to adhere to certain principles/tests demotivating #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:22:02 +0000 |
| Noreen_Lam |
Demotivating when mgmnt over-control & don't give Ts freedom 2 expt, b creative, develop selves & teaching. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:22:05 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
Have you noticed how bad bosses all have very nice lives, cars, pools, holidays and Ts can barely make ends meet in some contexts?#ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:22:22 +0000 |
| shaznosel |
@DaveDodgson Good point- no praise/pat on the back/appreciation -just motivated by ss!#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:22:28 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@JGakonga Is it linked to a sense of professional pride? Do you feel motivated by your own standards of professionalism? #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:22:34 +0000 |
| louisealix68 |
RT @DaveDodgson: @Marisa_C Personally, I find pressure to adhere to certain principles/tests demotivating #ELTchat >second that! |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:22:35 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
RT @buckyacademics: If management are willing to let you experiment and invest in CPD, that's motivating #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:22:46 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
New Teacher Motivation > More Pay, More Holidays, Less Work, Free Lunches #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:22:49 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
IATEFL BESIG offers free PD weekend webinars. Check out http://t.co/krJDkicc Join in when you have time. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:22:56 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
RT @DaveDodgson: @Marisa_C Personally, I find pressure to adhere to certain principles/tests demotivating #ELTchat > i third it |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:23:01 +0000 |
| jorgeguillen |
RT @jankenb2: #eltchat Developing a greater understanding of the underlying philosophy of your subject domain is hi motivating, like EFL, EAP or children |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:23:09 +0000 |
| shaznosel |
@DaveDodgson @Marisa_C or completing certain units of the course book by..when you know your ss are struggling..#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:23:20 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
RT @MarjorieRosenbe: IATEFL BESIG offers free PD weekend webinars. Check out http://t.co/krJDkicc Join in when you have time. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:23:28 +0000 |
| hartle |
#eltchat hi everyone, what are we talking about? |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:23:40 +0000 |
| ELTchat |
@shaznosel @DaveDodgson Yes and Yes #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:23:50 +0000 |
| jorgeguillen |
RT @Noreen_Lam: Demotivating when mgmnt over-control & don't give Ts freedom 2 expt, b creative, develop selves & teaching. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:24:03 +0000 |
| louisealix68 |
RT @shaznosel: @DaveDodgson @Marisa_C or completing certain units of the course book by..when you know your ss are struggling..#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:24:08 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@hartle #eltchat motivating ourselves |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:24:11 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@Marisa_C Are you trying to make us angry Marisa? You might start a riot if you're not careful! ;-) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:24:36 +0000 |
| JGakonga |
@theteacherjames I'm sure that's part of it but also being in an environment where you have some extrinsic motivation 2 develop #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:24:39 +0000 |
| adaptivelearnin |
RT @louisealix68: RT @DaveDodgson: @Marisa_C Personally, I find pressure to adhere to certain principles/tests demotivating #ELTchat >second that! |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:24:41 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
Feel lucky to be teaching where I am. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:24:53 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@JGakonga I understand, thanks. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:25:03 +0000 |
| jankenb2 |
@Marisa_C #eltchat That is a wage disparity issue, one that differs from public school. Private lang schools cannot exist w/o investors. |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:25:07 +0000 |
| hartle |
@Marisa_C #eltchat nx |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:25:24 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
Sorry good #ELTchat folk - I am being targeted by a nasty beastie which thinks I am bothered |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:25:51 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
New Teacher Motivation > No Constructivistic Rqmts, More Pay, More Holidays, Less Work, Free Lunches #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:25:54 +0000 |
| jorgeguillen |
@theteacherjames @JGakonga I guess one should, right. In the end one's efforts must be acknowledged sensibly at least by oneself. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:25:58 +0000 |
| shaznosel |
@theteacherjames @Marisa_C This is life in greece my dear friend..we r ready to riot! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:26:01 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
Any good ideas for morivating ourselves? #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:26:14 +0000 |
| hartle |
#eltchat he main thing tht motivates me is still my stds after all these years. |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:26:32 +0000 |
| louisealix68 |
RT @hartle: #eltchat he main thing tht motivates me is still my stds after all these years.> me too! |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:26:54 +0000 |
| shaznosel |
@Marisa_C I think even that has changed now..it's not so much the materialistic benefits..it 's the lack of the word- thanks! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:27:16 +0000 |
| adaptivelearnin |
Shenandoah University has a great MA online TESOL program. I attended with students worldwide. It was fun! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:27:39 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@shaznosel @Marisa_C I'm not getting involved in that... :-D #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:27:52 +0000 |
| pacogascon |
Good evening everyone #eltchat As a public education teachr myself must say that having one's purchasing power ++++reduced IS demotivating |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:28:00 +0000 |
| JGakonga |
@louisealix68 @hartle so true #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:28:05 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
Would be interesting to know how many tts are intrinsically or extrinsically motivated. research idea? #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:28:10 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
New Teacher Motivation > Sounds like Greece > No Constructivistic Rqmts, More Pay, More Holidays, Less Work, Free Lunches #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:28:32 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@theteacherjames @shaznosel well this is a good place to let off some steam! #ELtchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:28:36 +0000 |
| toulasklavou |
@shaznosel So true!!I had to ask for permission to go to the loo! Sad but true!#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:28:45 +0000 |
| shaznosel |
@toulasklavou Exactly! T s don't expect financial rewards here but some appreciation would be nice- is this the same elsewhere?#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:28:56 +0000 |
| Wiktor_K |
@MarjorieRosenbe "The Dip" - a tiny book & good for sticking to your guns / quitting wrong alleys. My most important one. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:29:10 +0000 |
| JGakonga |
@MarjorieRosenbe isn't it always a bit of both? #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:29:14 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
I am motivated by trying to be the best I can be. I don't know how good that is, but I'm damn well going to try! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:29:22 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
@hartle Agree. I still find my sts a delight after more than 30 years teaching. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:29:46 +0000 |
| JGakonga |
@toulasklavou @shaznosel that's awful :) #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:30:13 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
New Teacher Motivation > No Accountability, No Constructivistic Rqmts, More Pay, More Holidays, Less Work, Free Lunches #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:30:26 +0000 |
| hartle |
#eltchat when I see the st participation in Facebook page it motivates me https://t.co/D2FkIB4n |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:30:30 +0000 |
| adaptivelearnin |
Twitter, LinkedIn, chats, networking online helps me a lot RT @MarjorieRosenbe: Any good ideas for morivating ourselves? #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:30:43 +0000 |
| shaznosel |
@hartle Me too.they can bring a smile to my face /warm my heart..plus the odd parent here and there! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:30:53 +0000 |
| louisealix68 |
I have 1 free tutoring session per week, mega motivational when kids turn up voluntarily after school and we see grades go up! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:30:54 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@MarjorieRosenbe Intrinsic - self expectations, pride, professionalism. Extrinsic - PLN, societies perceptions of ELT. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:31:07 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
Also something to be said for having a captive audience to tell stories to. Motivating when they listen & respond. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:31:23 +0000 |
| Noreen_Lam |
@MarjorieRosenbe is it even possible 2 separate them? I'd say a mix 4 me. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:31:29 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@shaznosel @Marisa_C @louisealix68 teaching to the test - always hate that! #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:31:47 +0000 |
| jankenb2 |
@MarjorieRosenbe We wave in and out depending on the life commitments. Can intrinsic/extrinsic coexist? #eltchat It's ok to be extrinsic 2. |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:32:02 +0000 |
| SueAnnan |
sorry everyone. Have to go #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:32:06 +0000 |
| louisealix68 |
RT @DaveDodgson: @shaznosel @Marisa_C @louisealix68 teaching to the test - always hate that! #ELTchat> unless it's my own made test ;-)!! |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:32:14 +0000 |
| Wiktor_K |
Huge difference, I think, between momentary "bursts" of feel-good & long-term motivation - & different stimuli needed for both? #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:32:19 +0000 |
| hartle |
#eltchat I'm also motivated by a sense of curiosity, wanting to know what's new, what works and what works even better |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:32:24 +0000 |
| pacogascon |
@shaznosel @toulasklavou recognition entails motivation coming from 1)students 2) peers 3) families 4) ed authorities aka employers #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:32:33 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@SueAnnan Bye Sue! #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:32:40 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
RT @hartle: #eltchat I'm also motivated by a sense of curiosity, wanting to know what's new, what works and what works even better |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:32:47 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
New Teacher Motivation > No Transparency + Accountability + Constructivistic Rqmts, More Pay + Holidays, Less Work, Free Lunches #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:33:01 +0000 |
| jorgeguillen |
Well, I have to leave for now, everyone. It's lunch time in Mexico and I'd be not very motivated without it. Hope to read you later #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:33:02 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@DaveDodgson Ahhh - I just had a grp of trainees who WANTED me to teach to the test (delta) ALL the time - this killed me! #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:33:04 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@louisealix68 These days, I like to get the students to make thier own tests ;-) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:33:06 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
I think a key to motivating teachers is getting them to take risks (same is true for students) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:33:35 +0000 |
| louisealix68 |
motivating: my class in throws of posting interviews à la Graham Norton/Oprah Winfrey - hilarious . Really go the extra mile for me #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:33:42 +0000 |
| hartle |
@SueAnnan night Sue :-)#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:33:43 +0000 |
| jorgeguillen |
RT @hartle: #eltchat I'm also motivated by a sense of curiosity, wanting to know what's new, what works and what works even better |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:33:50 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@toulasklavou You cant let other peoples lack of ambition drag you down. If they want to be mediocre, let them, you dont have to be #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:34:15 +0000 |
| louisealix68 |
RT @DaveDodgson: @louisealix68 These days, I like to get students to make thier own tests ;-) #ELTchat > hey me too! Great minds 'n all that |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:34:16 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
Trying out something new (in class or in terms of PD) can seem risky & this can make Ts hold back #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:34:21 +0000 |
| hartle |
#eltchat yes I agree: pln very important & thnx 4 all ideas on Academic writing U gave me. Did running dication which worked eally well :-) |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:34:54 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
Thanks #EU > New Rethinking Education strategy presented http://t.co/zANuXO4S How many JOBS & Return-on-Invest is #eltchat good for? |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:35:09 +0000 |
| Noreen_Lam |
@DaveDodgson how? Just tried 4 the first time this week. Must ask u 4 tips another day... #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:35:20 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
Thanks #EU > New Language Competences Survey > Findings > Outcome of EU foreign language learning Poor http://t.co/SHpayk71 #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:35:28 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
One thing which CAN motivate is the structured reflection of experimenting with diff approaches and techniques then blogging abt it #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:35:40 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
Thanks Google Trends > Black Box Fallacy #eltchat > virtualworlds, language teaching + language learning http://t.co/6fKrEbGo #EU |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:35:42 +0000 |
| shaznosel |
@toulasklavou I worked sats for free 4 6 months.We were behind in the USELESS cb I did it..and then left the school..#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:36:02 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
@hartle Glad to hear running dictation worked with EAP. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:36:23 +0000 |
| jankenb2 |
@Wiktor_K Also when the challenge is met...for some, the commitment to teach is linked to a self-assessment of "mastering the job" #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:36:29 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
Thanks Google Trends > Black Box Fallacy #eltchat > virtualworlds, language teaching + language learning http://t.co/6fKrEbGo |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:36:42 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@Marisa_C Great idea & one I've tried to promote where I work. problem is many blog sites are BLOCKED in the school!! #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:36:59 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
Said it before & I'll say it again: PD needs to be an expected part of our job. If teachers don't do it, they should asked to leave #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:37:12 +0000 |
| MrChrisJWilson |
Hello #eltchat nice to see you all again. |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:37:13 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
Thanks ERIC Database > 498 hits for Accountability + Language + Teaching http://t.co/iG1jiEpv #eltchat #EU |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:37:16 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
Thanks Transparency International > Check forthcoming Global Corruption Report 2013 on Education http://t.co/U7W5RA5f #eltchat #EU |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:37:32 +0000 |
| hartle |
@MarjorieRosenbe :-) #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:37:38 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
Sound of sts laughing and having fun is totally motivating. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:37:40 +0000 |
| Wiktor_K |
@jankenb2 True for some, daunting for others - I've employed teachers who'd thrive on challenge alongside those who avoided it. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:37:41 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@Marisa_C Classic case of admin preventing smt good without even realising it! #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:37:41 +0000 |
| toulasklavou |
@shaznosel I'm very curious to know if this happens in other countries too!#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:37:48 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
Of course, what that PD is entirely up to them... #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:37:53 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@theteacherjames #eltchat Drastic but cures complacency almost instantly!!!! |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:37:54 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
RT @DaveDodgson: @Marisa_C Classic case of admin preventing smt good without even realising it! #ELTchat > grrrr |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:38:17 +0000 |
| adaptivelearnin |
Good one. RT @jorgeguillen: RT @hartle: #eltchat I'm also motivated by a sense of curiosity, (cont) http://t.co/chCwUpV5 |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:38:24 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@Noreen_Lam Just getting them to write their own questions, collecitng them & using them. May blog about it soon ;) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:38:40 +0000 |
| hmendoza716 |
RT @Marisa_C: Money is really important - locally hourly rates have hit bottom - so Ts need to work extra to survive #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:39:02 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@Marisa_C It should be explained in initial interviews & checked along with observations etc. We need these standards! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:39:15 +0000 |
| jankenb2 |
@Wiktor_K #eltchat I've been fortunate in my 30+ yr career in that I have not taught in the same environ for more than 4 years. PK to adults |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:39:24 +0000 |
| MrChrisJWilson |
@theteacherjames some schools want semiskilled, blindly following instruction teachers (easier to control) #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:39:39 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@MrChrisJWilson It's a two way thing. the system must support them too. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:39:44 +0000 |
| hartle |
#eltchat another thing tht motivates over long term traching is variety: not always teaching the same levels, groups, branching out |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:39:45 +0000 |
| louisealix68 |
RT @hartle: #eltchat another thing tht motivates over long term traching is variety: not always teaching the same levels, groups, branching out |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:40:06 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@MrChrisJWilson And I hope those schools are doomed to failure!! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:40:11 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@theteacherjames What Ts often hear in my context is "forget what you learnt on your course; it doesn't work here" do the CB #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:40:13 +0000 |
| MrChrisJWilson |
@theteacherjames do we have a chicken and egg situation? #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:40:22 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
New Teacher Motivation > No Transparency+Accountability+ConstructivisticRqmts, More Pay+Holidays+Jokes, Less Work, Free Lunches #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:40:45 +0000 |
| Wiktor_K |
@jankenb2 Maybe that's the key, staying curious & hungry for more :D Sure works for me. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:40:48 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@MrChrisJWilson Well, you know, it was an idea not a practical suggestion! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:40:48 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
RT @theteacherjames: @MrChrisJWilson And I hope those schools are doomed to failure!! #eltchat> me too i have no mercy for them |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:40:48 +0000 |
| jankenb2 |
#eltchat Let's see, what motivates me lately? Well, I am becoming more comfortable with google docs, I also have learned how to use hangouts |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:40:56 +0000 |
| louisealix68 |
off to finish prep. Getting too distracted by #eltchat. See you next time, guys! |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:41:04 +0000 |
| timjulian60 |
hi folks. We set up a FB group for Ts in our school last month lots of ideas sharing has resulted #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:41:07 +0000 |
| toulasklavou |
@shaznosel @Marisa_C Yes, you feel that people can understand you and that you opt for the same things, it is MOTIVATING!!#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:41:16 +0000 |
| Noreen_Lam |
@DaveDodgson that's what I did but revising them took ages! Look fwd 2the blog post-let me know. :) #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:41:30 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@Marisa_C You're really making my blood boil tonight!! :-D #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:41:31 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@theteacherjames I've always said if a teacher doesn't want PD in their 'free time', they have no right to ask Ss to do homework! #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:41:37 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@jankenb2 #eltchat Good positive contribution - yes. Learning sth new motivates me too |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:41:39 +0000 |
| hartle |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @theteacherjames: @MrChrisJWilson And I hope those schools are doomed to failure!! #eltchat> me too i have no mercy for them |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:41:57 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
RT @DaveDodgson: I've always said if a teacher doesn't want PD in their 'free time', they have no right to ask Ss to do homework! #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:42:01 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@theteacherjames I have a special talent for that it seems :-D #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:42:01 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@DaveDodgson Brilliant! #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:42:08 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@Noreen_Lam Revising them is part of the learning process ;-) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:42:26 +0000 |
| shaznosel |
@theteacherjames PD/observations-great if the boss can be bothered to do them.How is the tchr supposed to be mot/d if noone cares?#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:42:55 +0000 |
| hartle |
#eltchat talking about dooming schools: those tht want to "Replace" tchrs with online courses shd be damned as well :-(( |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:43:02 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@Marisa_C Haha, just keep mentioning rich lazy managers & incompetent schools & I'll have a heart attack! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:43:08 +0000 |
| psupper |
RT @TheConsultantsE: Teaching journalism through Interactive Fiction http://t.co/qy80sJy9 #engchat #eltchat #esl #ellchat via @KatySny @creedpatton |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:43:14 +0000 |
| AliciaLlabona |
RT @pacogascon: Good evening everyone #eltchat As a public education teachr myself must say that having one's purchasing power ++++reduced IS demotivating |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:43:31 +0000 |
| tsiou82 |
@Marisa_C @theteacherjames motivated teachers should be prepared to answer to the DOS who says such a thing #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:43:45 +0000 |
| hartle |
RT @jankenb2: #eltchat I also have learned how to use hangouts... Have U used hangouts with stds? |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:43:46 +0000 |
| hartle |
RT @louisealix68: off to finish prep. Getting too distracted by #eltchat. See you next time, guys! Bye Louise |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:44:12 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@shaznosel I am freelance, work completely alone. I am constantly questioning myself & what I do to get better. It's possible. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:44:24 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
Discussing our evaluations and offering our opinions is also motivating. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:44:35 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
Thanks #EU > New Rethinking Education strategy http://t.co/zANuXO4S How many JOBS & Return-on-Invest is #eltchat good for? |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:44:35 +0000 |
| jankenb2 |
#eltchat I am rding the latest by Krashen on how FB is really a good tool to increase Ss writing skills. I am toying/w a MOOC for EFL... |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:44:39 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@shaznosel Not easy, but can be done. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:44:39 +0000 |
| Wiktor_K |
OK, elephant in the room: how DO you motivate teachers that are really good but "just want the job, thank you very much?" #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:44:45 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@theteacherjames Can I make ur blood boil a bit more - read this http://t.co/YvTDqFts #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:44:48 +0000 |
| Noreen_Lam |
@DaveDodgson I meant 4 me....collating & making them harder! :) #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:44:49 +0000 |
| timjulian60 |
@MrChrisJWilson thought that might be the case, pleasantly surprised that Ts really dived in #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:45:05 +0000 |
| pysproblem81 |
@hartle @jankenb2 currently trying to build a Google sites, CPD site for colleagues (think hangouts would be too much at the mo) #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:45:09 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
I think motivaiton needs a 'reward' or some kind. If there's no perceived benefit to try something different, it won'T happen #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:45:10 +0000 |
| hartle |
RT @Noreen_Lam: @DaveDodgson that's what... Look fwd 2the blog post-let me know. :) #eltchat me too, my stds now using Quizlet 4 this |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:45:21 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@Wiktor_K #eltchat It's a mark of a good leader to motivate their staff by appropriate goal setting and incentives |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:45:33 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
I love trying out new activities and seeing how they work. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:45:36 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@Marisa_C Thanks, I might save it for later after I've had a warm bath and had a camomile tea... #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:45:51 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
RT @Wiktor_K: OK, elephant in the room: how DO you motivate teachers that are really good but "just want the job, thanks?" #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:46:03 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
Thanks #EU > New Language Competences Survey > Outcome of EU foreign language learning Poor http://t.co/SHpayk71 #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:46:07 +0000 |
| shaznosel |
@Marisa_C @theteacherjames Don't boil each other..just understand we teach in differnt contexts..#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:46:16 +0000 |
| jankenb2 |
@hartle No but I am getting better using it as a participant. But how does it go...if you really want to learn something teach it! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:46:18 +0000 |
| adaptivelearnin |
RT @jankenb2: #eltchat I am rding the latest by Krashen on how FB is really a good tool to increase (cont) http://t.co/BNRWkVZO |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:46:31 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
RT @Marisa_C: @Wiktor_K #eltchat It's a mark of a good leader to motivate their staff by appropriate goal setting and incentives #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:46:45 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@adaptivelearnin that was a good one wasn't it #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:46:47 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
Enwn wirh my horrible boss I was motivated because of the sts. Felt bad about 'deserting' them. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:46:57 +0000 |
| Noreen_Lam |
@hartle ah dunno quizlet...will take a look! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:47:10 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
Thanks Google Trends > Black Box Fallacy #eltchat > language teaching + learning http://t.co/6fKrEbGo |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:47:19 +0000 |
| mary28sou |
#eltchat One thing I do to motivate myself is dust off old lesson plans and reuse. Also playing/trying out new tech with demotivating Ss |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:47:50 +0000 |
| hartle |
@theteacherjames #eltchat when I work freelance I think I'm actually even more motivated. Something to do with representing yourself |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:48:02 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@Noreen_Lam 'Fling the Teacher' makes for a good quiz ;-) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:48:07 +0000 |
| MrChrisJWilson |
One of the best motivations this year has been a student getting a new job after being unemployed. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:48:17 +0000 |
| adaptivelearnin |
Thank you. Is this the only time for #eltchat? I'm in the U.S. RT @theteacherjames: (cont) http://t.co/8D2aEoI9 |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:48:28 +0000 |
| jankenb2 |
RT @hartle: @theteacherjames #eltchat when I work freelance I think I'm actually even more motivated. Something to do with representing yourself |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:48:34 +0000 |
| pacogascon |
@AliciaLlabona Jajaja, me has hecho tú más caso que los de #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:48:37 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@hartle Could be. you have to make more effort, & it becomes more rewarding. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:48:48 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
Thanks ERIC Database > 498 hits for Accountability + Language + Teaching http://t.co/iG1jiEpv #eltchat #EU wow its all there |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:48:48 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
A key to motivaitng fellow teachers is to lead by example. A few colleagues have seen what I do online & followed suit #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:49:08 +0000 |
| adaptivelearnin |
Yes it was. RT @Marisa_C: @adaptivelearnin that was a good one wasn't it #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:49:23 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@shaznosel #ELTCHAT Quality teaching should not have to go underground - it should be recoginsed & appeciated |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:49:39 +0000 |
| Noreen_Lam |
@DaveDodgson Huh?? #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:49:49 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@adaptivelearnin We are twice a week, on Wednesdays. Details here: http://t.co/S9kiy7V0 #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:50:01 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
RT @DaveDodgson: A key to motivaitng fellow teachers is to lead by example. #ELTchat > very ttrue |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:50:09 +0000 |
| hartle |
RT @jankenb2: @hartle No but I am getting better using it as a participant.if you really want to learn something teach it! #eltchat Agreed |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:50:10 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
Thanks Transparency International > Global Corruption Report 2013 on Education http://t.co/U7W5RA5f #eltchat #EU wow for holy cows |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:50:13 +0000 |
| shaznosel |
@hartle @theteacherjames YES! like my one to one ss..free to experiment and motivate so u r motivated..freedom of speech!! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:50:18 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
@Marisa_C @shaznosel Agree totally. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:50:19 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
RT @Marisa_C: @shaznosel #ELTCHAT Quality teaching should not have to go underground - it should be recoginsed & appeciated |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:50:29 +0000 |
| adaptivelearnin |
Me too. RT @jankenb2: RT @hartle: @theteacherjames #eltchat when I work freelance I think I'm (cont) http://t.co/oOKS9pwS |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:50:46 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
@shaznosel @toulasklavou @Marisa_C Isn't that ridiculous? If they don't trust you, why did they give you the job?! #ELTCHAT |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:50:48 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@Marisa_C I find that a lot of teachers don't realise just how easy it is to get set up for online CPD #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:51:30 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
New Holy Cow Motivation > No Transparency+Accountability+ConstructivisticRqmts, More Pay+Holidays+Jokes, Less Work, Free Lunches #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:51:31 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@theteacherjames #ELTCHAT It's TOTALLY ridiculous - just as ridiculous as using six books to keep the teacher out of mischief!!! |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:51:50 +0000 |
| MrChrisJWilson |
Just a thought. The other side of not "just the job" is perpetually working. too many hours. being forced into social events etc #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:51:53 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
RT @DaveDodgson: @Marisa_C I find that a lot of teachers don't realise just how easy it is to get set up for online CPD #ELTchat > v true |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:52:08 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@Marisa_C Once they take the leap, they love it (classic 'jump in - the water's lovely once you're in' scenario!) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:52:14 +0000 |
| MrChrisJWilson |
@timjulian60 interesting. Sometimes official/unofficial take off better. Get ready for the dip though! Every group has it. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:52:57 +0000 |
| Noreen_Lam |
@DaveDodgson Will do...hehe sounds intriguing. ;) #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:53:13 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@DaveDodgson #ELTchat That's my talk and Shaun's in Liverpool :-D How easy it is |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:53:15 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
RT @Marisa_C: @shaznosel #ELTCHAT Quality teaching should not have to go underground - it should be recoginsed & appeciated |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:53:30 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @DaveDodgson: A key to motivaitng fellow teachers is to lead by example. #ELTchat > very ttrue |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:53:37 +0000 |
| Wiktor_K |
@MrChrisJWilson Agreed. I saw lots of schools demanding way too much of Ts. CPD is great, 24/7 ELT thinking - is not. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:53:43 +0000 |
| tsiou82 |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @DaveDodgson: A key to motivaitng fellow teachers is to lead by example. #ELTchat > very ttrue |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:54:20 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@Marisa_C That's another example - one of my colleagues was gobsmacked to learn most of IATEFL is accessible online #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:54:43 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
Was just thinking that conferences are motivating. #eltchat And so is eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:54:44 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
We are rambling a bit here - you know - and the converted preaching to each other I feel but how can we reach those Ts is a Q #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:54:55 +0000 |
| hartle |
RT @Noreen_Lam: quizlet...#eltchat here's one of our sets http://t.co/XleMxufq |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:54:58 +0000 |
| MrChrisJWilson |
RT @Wiktor_K: @MrChrisJWilson Agreed. I saw lots of schools demanding way too much of Ts. CPD is great, 24/7 ELT thinking - is not. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:55:02 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@Marisa_C If they don't look, they can't see! #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:55:10 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
RT @MarjorieRosenbe: Was just thinking that conferences are motivating. #eltchat And so is #eltchat > Great buzz both |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:55:14 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@Marisa_C And I hope I can watch you and @shaunwilden on the live feed :-) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:55:38 +0000 |
| hartle |
RT @theteacherjames: @hartle Could be. you have to make more effort, & it becomes more rewarding. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:55:49 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
Spill the beans > How many JOBS & Return-on-Invest are you good for @Marisa_C? http://t.co/zANuXO4S #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:55:56 +0000 |
| MrChrisJWilson |
@Wiktor_K I find 24hr doing is sometimes required no time to even think #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:55:56 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
One of the key problems with a lack of motivation is that it passes onto the sts, & why should they suffer? #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:56:24 +0000 |
| Wiktor_K |
RT @Marisa_C: "but how can we reach those Ts is a Q" > sell them the benefits of everything? "If you do X, here's how it helps you" #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:56:34 +0000 |
| jankenb2 |
Ed psychs: if we retain creative control w/some aspects of our mental task then the physical strain is less & motivation remains hi #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:57:09 +0000 |
| hartle |
RT @MarjorieRosenbe: Was just thinking that conferences are motivating. #eltchat And so is eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:57:11 +0000 |
| MarjorieRosenbe |
@Marisa_C Encourage them to do online CPD & join the chat. Bring them to conferences and talk & listen to them. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:57:16 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@Wiktor_K #eltchat I am lucky & only get to see motivated Ts - so this is good advice for the staffroom |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:57:21 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@Marisa_C Baby due in late March so no, not this time :-) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:57:22 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
RT @theteacherjames: One of the key problems with a lack of motivation is that it passes onto the sts, & why should they suffer? #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:57:41 +0000 |
| MrChrisJWilson |
Most demotivating moment in career was after I wasn't paid for two months and looked liked the school would shut. Lessons sucked #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:58:29 +0000 |
| Collaborative |
New Mr. Bean Motivation > No Transparency+Accountability+ConstructivisticRqmts, More Pay+Holidays+Jokes, Less Work, Free Lunches #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:58:32 +0000 |
| hartle |
#eltchat thx for "motivating" chat everyone :-) Night, night... |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:58:36 +0000 |
| Noreen_Lam |
@hartle Fab-thx! Will take a look 4 ideas 4next trim. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:59:13 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
OK Last minute motivating tip - go! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:00:09 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
@MrChrisJWilson Luckily, I've never been in that situaiton myself but know plenty who have... #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:00:10 +0000 |
| CELT_Athens |
RT @Marisa_C: OK Last minute motivating tip - go! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:00:22 +0000 |
| Noreen_Lam |
Thx 4 very interesting hr everyone! Inspiring & motivating as usual. #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:00:45 +0000 |
| english247 |
#Christmas in the USA: giving to charity in New York - multiple choice reading http://t.co/DaOjcEUs #esol #efl #engpls #twinglish #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:00:53 +0000 |
| Wiktor_K |
RT @Marisa_C: OK Last minute motivating tip - go! - "Stay hungry. Stay curious." (Steve Jobs) #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:00:55 +0000 |
| hoggattsujrt4 |
RT @JGakonga: What do people think about further qualifications? I found doing the DELTA and later an MA really pushed me on... #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:00:59 +0000 |
| theteacherjames |
So which kind soul will be motivated to write the summary for us? #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:01:07 +0000 |
| adaptivelearnin |
#eltchat I'm glad I was able to make it for a change. Nice chatting and hope to make it in the future. |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:01:10 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@Wiktor_K #eltchat Love the curious but not the hungry - though I have had both happen to me |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:01:28 +0000 |
| adaptivelearnin |
RT @Wiktor_K: RT @Marisa_C: OK Last minute motivating tip - go! - "Stay hungry. Stay curious." (Steve Jobs) #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:01:47 +0000 |
| DaveDodgson |
Tip - be prepared to put a bit of time in outside class to get much better results inside class :-) #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:02:14 +0000 |
| Wiktor_K |
@theteacherjames I don't mind the summary, if there are no takers :) #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:02:14 +0000 |
| shaznosel |
@MarjorieRosenbe Exactly..conferences and chats allow us to offload and develop and feel good!!#eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:02:15 +0000 |
| jankenb2 |
@Marisa_C read a profess article on pedagogy of choice. Write specfic plan for your job. Implement. Return & tell us all about it! #eltchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:02:52 +0000 |
| Marisa_C |
@MrChrisJWilson: @theteacherjames think I've got some time to do it if you like > great! we have a summary writer! #ELTchat |
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:03:05 +0000 |
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