How can we overcome teacher burnout?
Transcript from December 22 – 3 p.m. GMT
All times are GMT
| 3:00 pm | DahlD: | RT @eshwaranv: #eltchat begins in 2 mins… Topic: How can we overcome teacher burnout? Be there! |
| 3:00 pm | ShellTerrell: | My tweets for the next hour dedicated to #eltchat plz offer suggestions to avoid teacher burnout |
| 3:00 pm | Marisa_C: | For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to the question of “Teacher Burnout – how can we overcome it” on #ELTchat Please join in! |
| 3:00 pm | sabridv: | RT @cerirhiannon: my tweets for the next 30 mins will be dedicated to #ELTchat How can we overcome teacher burnout (sorry, can’t stay for the whole hour) |
| 3:00 pm | janetbianchini: | How can we overcome teacher burnout? Topic today on #eltchat My tweets will be on this topic for next hour 🙂 |
| 3:00 pm | rliberni: | @Marisa_C: #ELTchat 1st topic today – How can we overcome teacher burnout? Get your ideas & links together #ELTchatters! #eltchat |
| 3:01 pm | sandymillin: | I’m going to spend the next hour joining my first ever #ELTchat – How can we overcome teacher burnout? |
| 3:01 pm | eshwaranv: | Suggestion No. 0: Log on to Twitter and build your PLN. #eltchat |
| 3:01 pm | Marisa_C: | Lets begin! Welcome to #ELTchat – if you are new to the chat, please ask your moderators @riberni@ShellTerrell and @Marisa_C |
| 3:01 pm | janetbianchini: | @lunas994 Hi Natasa! Welcome to #ELTchat Lovely to see you here! Glad you could make it 🙂 |
| 3:01 pm | livesofteachers: | @Marisa_C: “Teacher Burnout – how can we overcome it” #ELTchat > by tweeting less! ; P |
| 3:01 pm | cerirhiannon: | @sandymillin welcome 🙂 and have fun #eltchat |
| 3:01 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @eshwaranv: Suggestion No. 0: Log on to Twitter and build your PLN. #eltchat |
| 3:01 pm | eshwaranv: | Hello all on #eltchat |
| 3:01 pm | cybraryman1: | To keep you motivated establish a good PLN. My PLN Stars: http://bit.ly/iaeHjZ #eltchat |
| 3:02 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @livesofteachers: @Marisa_C: “Teacher Burnout – how can we overcome it” #ELTchat > by tweeting less! ; P > Awww Darren 😀 |
| 3:02 pm | ShellTerrell: | One way to overcome burnout is to find ways to have fun with lessons! #eltchat |
| 3:02 pm | vladkaslniecko: | RT @Marisa_C: For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to the question of “Teacher Burnout – how can we overcome it” on #ELTchat Please join in! |
| 3:02 pm | DahlD: | RT @ShellTerrell: One way to overcome burnout is to find ways to have fun with lessons! #eltchat |
| 3:02 pm | ToddAHoffman: | RT @sandymillin: I’m going to spend the next hour joining my first ever #ELTchat – How can we overcome teacher burnout? |
| 3:02 pm | cerirhiannon: | when u’r in the middle of burnout it’s really hard to find time to do anything extra – even tho that’s what helps in the end #eltchat |
| 3:02 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @ShellTerrell: One way to overcome burnout is to find ways to have fun with lessons! #eltchat |
| 3:02 pm | eshwaranv: | MUST SEE page for educators! RT @cybraryman1: To keep you motivated establish a good PLN. My PLN Stars: http://bit.ly/iaeHjZ #eltchat |
| 3:02 pm | rliberni: | RT @Marisa_C: Lets begin! Welcome to #ELTchat – if you are new pls ask ur moderators @riberni@ShellTerrell & @Marisa_C #eltchat |
| 3:02 pm | janetbianchini: | Twitter has opened up a new universe – keeps me motivated! When motivation burns out – you are stuck! #ELTchat |
| 3:03 pm | eshwaranv: | RT @ShellTerrell: One way to overcome burnout is to find ways to have fun with lessons! #eltchat |
| 3:03 pm | ShellTerrell: | Officially having my first #eltchat at an airport and completely burnt out on traveling |
| 3:03 pm | livesofteachers: | #ELTchat By doing something else totally unrelated to teaching |
| 3:03 pm | ToddAHoffman: | RT @cerirhiannon: when u’r in the middle of burnout it’s really hard to find time to do anything extra – even tho that’s what helps in the end #eltchat |
| 3:03 pm | Marisa_C: | @ShellTerrell suggestion implies that some CHANGE in your teaching will help you get out of that mindset #ELTchat |
| 3:03 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @livesofteachers: #ELTchat By doing something else totally unrelated to teaching > agree, by making time for yourself |
| 3:03 pm | ShellTerrell: | RT @janetbianchini: Twitter has opened up a new universe – keeps me motivated! When motivation burns out – you are stuck! #ELTchat |
| 3:03 pm | janetbianchini: | RT @ShellTerrell One way to overcome burnout is to find ways to have fun with lessons! #eltchat – definitely helps |
| 3:03 pm | eshwaranv: | Lessons shouldn’t be looked upon as big books with black and white print. #eltchat |
| 3:03 pm | vladkaslniecko: | @ShellTerrell yes enjoy teaching and preparing lessons #eltchat |
| 3:03 pm | ShellTerrell: | RT @cerirhiannon: when u’r in the middle of burnout it’s really hard to find time to do anything extra – even tho that’s what helps in the end #eltchat |
| 3:04 pm | rliberni: | I agree with Janet I think burnout is a result of bad stress & being here with v positive ppl helps #eltchat |
| 3:04 pm | DahlD: | RT @rliberni: I agree with Janet I think burnout is a result of bad stress & being here with v positive ppl helps #eltchat |
| 3:04 pm | ToddAHoffman: | RT @rliberni: I agree with Janet I think burnout is a result of bad stress & being here with v positive ppl helps #eltchat |
| 3:04 pm | janetbianchini: | RT @cybraryman1 To keep you motivated establish a good PLN. My PLN Stars: http://bit.ly/iaeHjZ#eltchat |
| 3:04 pm | cerirhiannon: | usually there’s a cycle or routine that needs to be broken – often praise/empathy/interest from peers can be a first step #eltchat |
| 3:04 pm | livesofteachers: | #ELTchat also, by stepping back and considering if we are planning too much, giving too much homework, and teaching too HARD |
| 3:04 pm | bigjakelittle: | RT @ShellTerrell: One way to overcome burnout is to find ways to have fun with lessons! #eltchat |
| 3:04 pm | sabridv: | @livesofteachers #ELTchat which ends up being related to teaching. I always end up bringing all my extra activities to the classroom. |
| 3:04 pm | eshwaranv: | @sandymillin Yes! I attended a talk where the presenter was speaking about 21st century ed. She said twitter is waste of time! OMG! #eltchat |
| 3:05 pm | lmsahistory: | For me collaborating with a colleague is what helps burnout. Along with taking time for myself (even when there is too much to do) #eltchat |
| 3:05 pm | vladkaslniecko: | and trying to find some new hobby is good…after work….separate work and personal life cos teaching is often 24/7 #eltchat |
| 3:05 pm | janetbianchini: | @ShellTerrell Hope you get to your destination, Shelly without too much stress #ELTchat |
| 3:05 pm | ShellTerrell: | Many people forget the importance of play in their lives. It’s important we find ways to have fun! #eltchat |
| 3:05 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @livesofteachers: #ELTchat also, step back , consider if we are planning 2 much, giving 2much homework, and teaching 2HARD> less is more |
| 3:05 pm | vladkaslniecko: | RT @ShellTerrell: Many people forget the importance of play in their lives. It’s important we find ways to have fun! #eltchat |
| 3:05 pm | rliberni: | RT @cerirhiannon: usually there’s a cycle or routine that needs 2 b broken – oft praise/empathy/interest from peers can b 1st step #eltchat |
| 3:05 pm | DahlD: | RT @ShellTerrell: Many people forget the importance of play in their lives. It’s important we find ways to have fun! #eltchat |
| 3:05 pm | sandymillin: | @Marisa_C @ShellTerrell but fear of change is a huge issue #eltchat |
| 3:06 pm | ShellTerrell: | Agree! RT @Marisa_C: suggestion implies that some CHANGE in your teaching will help you get out of that mindset #ELTchat |
| 3:06 pm | ToddAHoffman: | #eltchat Celebrating success is important early and often to help avoid burnout. |
| 3:06 pm | sandymillin: | @Marisa_C @eshwaranv #eltchat Great idea but have loads of colleagues scared of #edtech, and even more scared of Twitter! |
| 3:06 pm | rliberni: | RT @vladkaslniecko: and trying to find some new hobby is good…after work….sep work & personal life teaching is oft 24/7 #eltchat |
| 3:06 pm | ShellTerrell: | RT @vladkaslniecko: yes exacty…enjoy teaching and preparing lessons #eltchat |
| 3:06 pm | janetbianchini: | Getting into a rut is a vicious circle that must be broken to overcome burnout #ELTchat |
| 3:06 pm | eshwaranv: | Teachers must not stop with just planning, but must step it up and design their lessons. #eltchat |
| 3:06 pm | DahlD: | I agree that having fun in your lessons makes a big difference! #eltchat |
| 3:06 pm | rliberni: | RT @sandymillin: @Marisa_C @ShellTerrell but fear of change is a huge issue #eltchat |
| 3:06 pm | rliberni: | RT @janetbianchini: Getting into a rut is a vicious circle that must be broken to overcome burnout #ELTchat #eltchat |
| 3:07 pm | cerirhiannon: | top feeling guilty abt not doing enough #eltchat – learn 2do less in some fields and don’t feel guilty about it >invest the time in sth new |
| 3:07 pm | janetbianchini: | If you surround yourslf with positive-thinking peers, it’s a step in the right direction #ELTchat |
| 3:07 pm | sandymillin: | @ShellTerrell @vladkaslniecko #eltchat RELAX! That’s what I tell everyone – think being stressed in and out of classroom burns you out fast |
| 3:07 pm | cybraryman1: | My Crafts and Hobby pages: http://bit.ly/1ccbvF #eltchat |
| 3:07 pm | yohimar: | We should try to find ways to relax in order to be more productive at work #ELTchat |
| 3:07 pm | vladkaslniecko: | @ShellTerrell it’s funny how much it gives you when you try to make your lessons interesting..i always learn so much #eltchat |
| 3:07 pm | rliberni: | burnout often comes from pressures imposed should we speak out? #eltchat |
| 3:07 pm | eshwaranv: | Step 1: Rearrange your classroom. #eltchat |
| 3:07 pm | DahlD: | Very important! RT @janetbianchini: If you surround yourslf with positive-thinking peers, it’s a step in the right direction #ELTchat |
| 3:07 pm | rliberni: | RT @cybraryman1: My Crafts and Hobby pages: http://bit.ly/1ccbvF #eltchat |
| 3:08 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @DahlD: Very important! RT @janetbianchini: If you surround yourslf with positive-thinking peers, it’s a step in the right direction #ELTchat |
| 3:08 pm | eshwaranv: | RT @DahlD: Very important! RT @janetbianchini: If you surround yourslf with positive-thinking peers, it’s a step in the right direction #ELTchat |
| 3:08 pm | rliberni: | RT @eshwaranv: Step 1: Rearrange your classroom. Gr8 idea! #eltchat |
| 3:08 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @DahlD: V important! RT @janetbianchini: Surround yourslf with positive-thinking peers, it’s a step in the right direction #ELTchat |
| 3:08 pm | ELTchat: | RT @DahlD: V important! RT @janetbianchini: Surround yourslf with positive-thinking peers, it’s a step in the right direction #ELTchat |
| 3:08 pm | ShellTerrell: | RT @sandymillin: but fear of change is a huge issue. #eltchat |
| 3:08 pm | sandymillin: | #eltchat learn 2do less in some fields and don’t feel guilty about it >invest the time in sth new < agree |
| 3:08 pm | paterson_t: | #eltchat Avoid burnout by having a good staff bud to just chill w now n then over, say a bevy. Support and connections keep us going. |
| 3:08 pm | livesofteachers: | #ELTchat Less time spent giving tests and homework – it creates more marking for you and doesn’t necessarily help the students learn |
| 3:08 pm | sabridv: | @cerirhiannon top feeling guilty abt not doing enough #eltchat learn 2do less in some fields an don’t feel guilty about it<Cannot agree more |
| 3:08 pm | ShellTerrell: | RT @Plans4College: Plan a guest speaker for times when you typically are suffering from burnout. #eltchat |
| 3:08 pm | vladkaslniecko: | RT @DahlD: Very important! RT @janetbianchini: If you surround yourslf with positive-thinking peers, it’s a step in the right direction #ELTchat |
| 3:09 pm | rliberni: | RT @ShellTerrell: RT @Plans4College: Plan a guest speaker for times when you typically are suffering from burnout. #eltchat |
| 3:09 pm | sandymillin: | @Marisa_C @DahlD @janetbianchini #eltchat OK, but what if you can’t move schools? Sorry to be devil’s advocate! |
| 3:09 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @paterson_t: #eltchat Avoid burnout by having a good staff bud to just chill w now n then over, say a bevy. – YES! |
| 3:09 pm | eshwaranv: | Step 2: Redecorate your classroom. #eltchat |
| 3:09 pm | flourishingkids: | Stress/burn-out in teaching can arise when we place unrealistic expectations on ourselves. We must examine thinking. #eltchat |
| 3:09 pm | cerirhiannon: | although it’s hard 2 c it at the time,taking on new challenges can b a great way out of the rut -bt smtms need external motivation #eltchat |
| 3:09 pm | livesofteachers: | @janetbianchini: Surround yourslf with positive-thinking peers, it’s a step in the right direction #ELTchat > Great point! |
| 3:09 pm | ShellTerrell: | RT @bigjakelittle: When I hit a “bump” and can’t get it right, doing something creative and fun always does the trick! #eltchat |
| 3:09 pm | yohimar: | by making it easier to ur sts, u make it easier 4 u too #ELTchat |
| 3:09 pm | eshwaranv: | Step 3: Redesign your lessons. #eltchat |
| 3:09 pm | harrisonmike: | @livesofteachers Agree here, Darren. Some students just don’t have time for homework either #eltchat |
| 3:09 pm | DahlD: | Twitter PLN. 🙂 @DahlD @janetbianchini #eltchat OK, but what if you can’t move schools? Sorry to be devil’s advocate! |
| 3:09 pm | sabridv: | #ELTchat Another sugg stop complaining. Try to find a solution or learn to live with it! |
| 3:09 pm | rliberni: | RT @eshwaranv: Step 2: Redecorate your classroom. #eltchat |
| 3:09 pm | janetbianchini: | RT @cybraryman1 My Crafts and Hobby pages: http://bit.ly/1ccbvF #eltchat Thanks for this. Have already bookmarked it for later! |
| 3:10 pm | rliberni: | @eshwaranv I like your DIY burnout kit! What’s step 3!! 🙂 #eltchat |
| 3:10 pm | Mollybmom: | RT @DahlD: Very important! RT @janetbianchini: If you surround yourslf with positive-thinking peers, it’s a step in the right direction #ELTchat |
| 3:10 pm | flourishingkids: | @paterson_t SO true! Connections and support are critical. Sometimes we just need validation. #eltchat |
| 3:10 pm | DahlD: | I lean heavily on my Twitter PLN. #eltchat |
| 3:10 pm | cerirhiannon: | break the mould #eltchat |
| 3:10 pm | eshwaranv: | @rliberni Step 3: Redesign your lessons. #eltchat |
| 3:10 pm | rliberni: | Get a mentor to help you through it #eltchat |
| 3:10 pm | harrisonmike: | Me too =) RT @rliberni: @eshwaranv I like your DIY burnout kit! What’s step 3!! 🙂 #eltchat |
| 3:10 pm | vladkaslniecko: | @Marisa_C @DahlD @janetbianchini positive thinking and supporting people !!! #eltchat |
| 3:10 pm | sabridv: | @livesofteachers #ELTchat Less time spent giving tests and homework < we should plan it carefully and conscientiuously |
| 3:11 pm | ShellTerrell: | @vladkaslniecko me too! I love to laugh during lessons! #eltchat |
| 3:11 pm | DahlD: | RT @vladkaslniecko: @Marisa_C @DahlD @janetbianchini positive thinking and supporting people !!! #eltchat |
| 3:11 pm | sandymillin: | #eltchat New challenges and being creative seems like a good idea. How about a list for inspiration? Where to go when you feel burnt out… |
| 3:11 pm | rliberni: | RT @eshwaranv: @rliberni Step 3: Redesign your lessons. #eltchat |
| 3:11 pm | Mollybmom: | I would b lost without them… Has changed everything! RT @DahlD: I lean heavily on my Twitter PLN. #eltchat |
| 3:11 pm | vladkaslniecko: | @harrisonmike @livesofteachers well, it depends on the type of homework 🙂 but usually it’s true #eltchat |
| 3:11 pm | rliberni: | RT @sandymillin: #eltchat New challenges and being creative seems like a good idea. How about a list for inspiration? Where to go when you feel burnt out… |
| 3:11 pm | eshwaranv: | When you feel a burn out again, repeat steps 1-3. #eltchat |
| 3:12 pm | livesofteachers: | @sabridv #ELTchat yes, too many tests are done for no apparent reason – pointless and counterproductive |
| 3:12 pm | yohimar: | Agree! RT @vladkaslniecko @Marisa_C @DahlD @janetbianchini positive thinking and supporting people !!! #eltchat |
| 3:12 pm | janetbianchini: | @lunas993 Natatasa -where are you? U need 2 keep adding the hashtag #eltchat to keep up with the conversation. It’s going very fast today! |
| 3:12 pm | esolcourses: | RT @cerirhiannon: break the mould #eltchat |
| 3:12 pm | rliberni: | RT @livesofteachers: @sabridv #ELTchat yes, too many tests are done for no apparent reason – pointless and counterproductive #eltchat |
| 3:12 pm | ShellTerrell: | Yes! Change the environment!RT @vqsteve: I moved to Alaska…that stops burnout …believe me..I’m back now #eltchat |
| 3:12 pm | eshwaranv: | @livesofteachers Ah… Meaningful assessment… Lack of it causes teacher and student burn out! #eltchat |
| 3:12 pm | harrisonmike: | Share it with others. Share other things with others. Blog. Facebook. Etc. Teachers don’t have to face anything alone #eltchat |
| 3:12 pm | rliberni: | RT @eshwaranv: When you feel a burn out again, repeat steps 1-3. Great! #eltchat |
| 3:12 pm | eshwaranv: | RT @harrisonmike: Share it with others. Share other things with others. Blog. Facebook. Etc. Teachers don’t have to face anything alone #eltchat |
| 3:12 pm | cybraryman1: | “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up!” My Motivational Sayings page: http://bit.ly/b5sWxZ #eltchat |
| 3:12 pm | DahlD: | 50 inspirational quotes for teachers: http://hubpages.com/hub/50_Inspirational_Quotes_for_Teachers#eltchat |
| 3:12 pm | ShellTerrell: | Love this! RT @esolcourses: RT @cerirhiannon: break the mould #eltchat |
| 3:12 pm | vladkaslniecko: | RT @harrisonmike: Share it with others. Share other things with others. Blog. Facebook. Etc. Teachers don’t have to face anything alone #eltchat |
| 3:13 pm | eshwaranv: | The key to everything! RT @cybraryman1: “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up!” My Motivational Sayings page: http://bit.ly/b5sWxZ #eltchat |
| 3:13 pm | gret: | RT @flourishingkids: Stress/burn-out in teaching can arise when we place unrealistic expectations on ourselves. We must examine thinking. #eltchat |
| 3:13 pm | flourishingkids: | Include humor and fascination in your daily routines; 1 student each week has job to bring in funny or fascinating pic/story #eltchat |
| 3:13 pm | rliberni: | @eshwaranv it’s a gr8 idea – a change is a good as a rest… #eltchat |
| 3:13 pm | DahlD: | RT @eshwaranv: The key to everything! RT @cybraryman1: “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up!” My Motivational Sayings page: http://bit.ly/b5sWxZ #eltchat |
| 3:13 pm | vladkaslniecko: | Have to leave you now…will read your great ideas later…thanks 🙂 #eltchat |
| 3:13 pm | janetbianchini: | RT @rliberni Get a mentor to help you through it #eltchat -Yes a mentor is crucial to listen to you and support you if possible! |
| 3:13 pm | gret: | RT @ShellTerrell: RT @bigjakelittle: When I hit a “bump” and can’t get it right, doing something creative and fun always does the trick! #eltchat |
| 3:13 pm | DahlD: | A great book is “The Laughing Classroom” #eltchat |
| 3:13 pm | rliberni: | @eshwaranv it’s like when your class gets jaded you jump up & down or tell funny jokes etc..! #eltchat |
| 3:13 pm | eshwaranv: | @rliberni I learned that from my mom. Whenever she gets upset, she takes the liberty of rearranging my room. 🙂 #eltchat |
| 3:14 pm | cerirhiannon: | as colleagues we should watch out 4 the symptoms in others &try to be there to lend a shoulder/ear, crack a joke, pat a back … #eltchat |
| 3:14 pm | tucksoon: | RT @cybraryman1: To keep you motivated establish a good PLN. My PLN Stars: http://bit.ly/iaeHjZ#eltchat |
| 3:14 pm | harrisonmike: | Try not to take marking or lesson prep home with you – it never gets done. BUT don’t worry 2 much about it getting done either #eltchat |
| 3:14 pm | DahlD: | RT @cerirhiannon: as colleagues we should watch out 4 the symptoms in others &try to be there to lend a shoulder/ear, crack a joke, pat a back … #eltchat |
| 3:14 pm | SMSprincipal: | Don’t rule out a change of jobs or career, I know that worked for me after 10 years teaching the same thing, seek new challenges #eltchat |
| 3:14 pm | janetbianchini: | RT @harrisonmike Share it with others.Share other things with others.Blog. Facebook. teachers don’t have to face anything alone #eltchat |
| 3:14 pm | sabridv: | @flourishingkids 1 student each week has job to bring in funny or fascinating pic/story #eltchat < great idea! |
| 3:14 pm | rliberni: | RT @flourishingkids: Include humor and fascination in your daily routines; 1 student each week has job to bring in funny or fascinating pic/story #eltchat |
| 3:14 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @harrisonmike: Try not to take marking or lesson prep home with you -BUT don’t worry 2 much about it getting done either #eltchat> agree |
| 3:14 pm | paterson_t: | @flourishingkids Validation is important – thus twitter. I think ut helps as well, with constant reflection and growth. #eltchat |
| 3:14 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @janetbianchini: RT @harrisonmike Share it with others.Share other things with others.Blog. Facebook. #eltchat |
| 3:14 pm | livesofteachers: | #ELTchat I keep coming back to ‘space’ though… I love to teach, but taking a day off – no marking, planning, tweeting, blogging…. |
| 3:15 pm | rliberni: | RT @harrisonmike: Try not to take marking or lesson prep home with you – it never gets done. BUT don’t worry 2 much about it getting done either #eltchat |
| 3:15 pm | vladkaslniecko: | ok, one more idea…make your classroom a pleasant place to be – friendly (for you and for your students) #eltchat |
| 3:15 pm | Marisa_C: | #ELTchat Your PLN is here to support you! |
| 3:15 pm | rliberni: | RT @cerirhiannon: RT @harrisonmike: Try not to take marking or lesson prep home with you -BUT don’t worry 2 much about it getting done either #eltchat> agree |
| 3:15 pm | cerirhiannon: | crave out time 2do planning/marking at place of work if at all poss, establish compartments & limits, try 2 keep work in its place #eltchat |
| 3:15 pm | harrisonmike: | RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat Your PLN is here to support you! |
| 3:15 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @vladkaslniecko: ok, one more idea…make your classroom a pleasant place to be – friendly (for you and for your students) #eltchat >gr8 |
| 3:15 pm | eshwaranv: | Lesson plans are important but don’t get too obsessed with it. Maintain a dynamic environment. #eltchat |
| 3:16 pm | flourishingkids: | Put “fun” things and self-care like exercise on your to-do list to ensure balance! So easy to let teaching consume us. #eltchat |
| 3:16 pm | rliberni: | @eshwaranv great idea your Mum had! #eltchat |
| 3:16 pm | vladkaslniecko: | @harrisonmike i almost always prepare my lessons at home 🙁 but i can’t help it…i like it 🙂 #eltchat |
| 3:16 pm | Marisa_C: | #ELTchat Challenge yourself by learning sth new! Preferrably a foreign language! (tonight’s topic) |
| 3:16 pm | rliberni: | RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat Your PLN is here to support you! #eltchat |
| 3:16 pm | gret: | @janetbianchini @rliberni couldn’t agree more! A mentor helps a lot! Also being a mentor, working with new teachers is motivating! #ELTChat |
| 3:16 pm | rliberni: | RT @eshwaranv: Lesson plans are important but don’t get too obsessed with it. Maintain a dynamic environment. #eltchat |
| 3:16 pm | sabridv: | RT @eshwaranv: Lesson plans are important but don’t get too obsessed with it. Maintain a dynamic environment. #eltchat |
| 3:16 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @eshwaranv: Lesson plans are important but don’t get too obsessed with it #eltchat > remember, less is more |
| 3:16 pm | eshwaranv: | I do that! RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat Challenge yourself by learning sth new! Preferrably a foreign language! (tonight’s topic) |
| 3:16 pm | livesofteachers: | #ELTchat Save Time ? Make the Students Do It http://bit.ly/dSETpI |
| 3:16 pm | rliberni: | RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat Challenge yourself by learning sth new! Preferrably a foreign language! (tonight’s topic) #eltchat |
| 3:16 pm | DahlD: | RT @livesofteachers: #ELTchat Save Time ? Make the Students Do It http://bit.ly/dSETpI |
| 3:16 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @rliberni: RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat Challenge yourself by learning sth new! Preferrably a foreign language! (tonight’s topic) #eltchat |
| 3:16 pm | harrisonmike: | @vladkaslniecko A lot of my lesson plan blogging is done at home =) I never take marking home anymore #eltchat |
| 3:16 pm | Marisa_C: | #ELTchat great idea: Become a Mentor! This helps the mentor as much as the mentee! |
| 3:16 pm | rliberni: | RT @livesofteachers: #ELTchat Save Time ? Make the Students Do It http://bit.ly/dSETpI #eltchat |
| 3:17 pm | flourishingkids: | @sabridv Thanks, the job is called ” classroom climate engineer” and the kids count the weeks til its their turn! #eltchat |
| 3:17 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @rliberni: RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat Challenge yourself by TEACHING sth new! #eltchat |
| 3:17 pm | sabridv: | @vladkaslniecko @harrisonmike i almost always prepare my lessons at home #eltchat < me too but if we like it, it doesn’t cause us stress |
| 3:17 pm | ShellTerrell: | I find it important to surround myself with positive ppl & avoid those who are always negative #eltchat |
| 3:17 pm | rliberni: | RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat great idea: Become a Mentor! This helps the mentor as much as the mentee! v true! #eltchat |
| 3:17 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @rliberni: RT @livesofteachers: #ELTchat Save Time ? Make the Students Do Ithttp://bit.ly/dSETpI #eltchat > Always a gd idea |
| 3:17 pm | rliberni: | RT @ShellTerrell: I find it important to surround myself with positive ppl & avoid those who are always negative #eltchat |
| 3:17 pm | harrisonmike: | RT @Marisa_C: RT @rliberni: RT @livesofteachers: #ELTchat Save Time ? Make the Students Do Ithttp://bit.ly/dSETpI #eltchat > Always a gd idea |
| 3:17 pm | eshwaranv: | Try project based learning. This will keep the teacher and the students on their toes! Never a dull moment. #eltchat |
| 3:17 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @ShellTerrell: I find it important to surround myself with positive ppl & avoid those who are always negative #eltchat |
| 3:17 pm | sandymillin: | @harrisonmike i almost always prepare my lessons at home 🙁 but i can’t help it…i like it 🙂 #eltchat<me too |
| 3:17 pm | ShellTerrell: | RT @Marisa_C: RT @rliberni: RT @livesofteachers: #ELTchat Save Time ? Make the Students Do Ithttp://bit.ly/dSETpI #eltchat > Always a gd idea |
| 3:17 pm | DahlD: | YES! RT @ShellTerrell: I find it important to surround myself with positive ppl & avoid those who are always negative #eltchat |
| 3:17 pm | karenszymusiak: | RT @ShellTerrell: I find it important to surround myself with positive ppl & avoid those who are always negative #eltchat |
| 3:18 pm | Marisa_C: | @ShellTerrell Yes! Avoid grumpy people! #eltchat |
| 3:18 pm | flourishingkids: | Yes! me too! RT @shellterrell: I find it important to surround myself with positive ppl & avoid those who are always negative #eltchat |
| 3:18 pm | janetbianchini: | @lunas994 hope you can follow the topic – it’s fast flowing. Can you send me a message to say you are here? Remmember to add #ELTchat |
| 3:18 pm | DahlD: | Me too. RT @sandymillin: @harrisonmike i almost always prepare my lessons at home 🙁 but i can’t help it…i like it 🙂 #eltchat <me too |
| 3:18 pm | azmichelle: | RT @Marisa_C: @ShellTerrell Yes! Avoid grumpy people! #eltchat |
| 3:18 pm | gret: | RT @ShellTerrell: I find it important to surround myself with positive ppl & avoid those who are always negative #eltchat |
| 3:18 pm | cerirhiannon: | experiment with new stuff with 1of yr classes – the Hawthorne effect works for Ts too – keep it small & manageable but enjoy it #eltchat |
| 3:18 pm | vladkaslniecko: | @harrisonmike yes, i agree with marking! that shouldn’t be taken home…it’s not very pleasant (and positive) 😛 #eltchat |
| 3:18 pm | DahlD: | RT @azmichelle: RT @Marisa_C: @ShellTerrell Yes! Avoid grumpy people! #eltchat |
| 3:18 pm | eshwaranv: | @Marisa_C Even better. Make the grumpy ones avoid you! #eltchat |
| 3:18 pm | bricks_tw: | RT @ShellTerrell: Many people forget the importance of play in their lives. It’s important we find ways to have fun! #eltchat |
| 3:19 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @azmichelle: RT @Marisa_C: @ShellTerrell Yes! Avoid grumpy people! #eltchat > nice one! plus don’t be a grumpy person if u can help it |
| 3:19 pm | livesofteachers: | #ELTchat bit obvious, but fresh air and exercise can’t hurt! |
| 3:19 pm | rliberni: | @Marisa_C yes, a new course or a foray into a new area can always regenerate even if scary! #eltchat |
| 3:19 pm | Marisa_C: | #ELTchat Engage in some class research – trialling new methods & techniques that you never tried before |
| 3:19 pm | DahlD: | RT @livesofteachers: #ELTchat bit obvious, but fresh air and exercise can’t hurt! |
| 3:19 pm | sandymillin: | Go to conferences, try presenting if you haven’t already #eltchat |
| 3:19 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @eshwaranv: @Marisa_C Even better. Make the grumpy ones avoid you! #eltchat > love it! |
| 3:19 pm | ShellTerrell: | @Marisa_C and those that call me sunshine 😉 by the way hope you’re having a great day sunshine! #eltchat |
| 3:19 pm | rliberni: | RT @DahlD: RT @azmichelle: RT @Marisa_C: @ShellTerrell Yes! Avoid grumpy people! #eltchat |
| 3:19 pm | LauraAustinNow: | RT @ShellTerrell: I find it important to surround myself with positive ppl & avoid those who are always negative #eltchat |
| 3:19 pm | rliberni: | RT @ShellTerrell: @Marisa_C and those that call me sunshine 😉 by the way hope you’re having a great day sunshine! #eltchat |
| 3:20 pm | Marisa_C: | @ShellTerrell Am fine moonbeam!!!! 😀 #eltchat |
| 3:20 pm | flourishingkids: | Sometimes the solutions are obvious, often neglect these. RT @livesofteachers: #ELTchat bit obvious, but fresh air and exercise can’t hurt! |
| 3:20 pm | rliberni: | RT @Marisa_C: @ShellTerrell Am fine moonbeam!!!! 😀 Lol! #eltchat |
| 3:20 pm | cybraryman1: | Please join us on the Twitter Exercise Motivation Team #temt http://bit.ly/95bRRg #eltchat |
| 3:20 pm | cgoodey: | #ELTchat What if the grumpy people are those experiencing burnout and needing support? |
| 3:20 pm | ShellTerrell: | Gr8 idea! RT @sandymillin: Go to conferences, try presenting if you haven’t already #eltchat |
| 3:21 pm | cerirhiannon: | learn sth new, do sth new outside class, do sth new inside class, make new contacts, get involved in projcts -choose 1 that suits u #eltchat |
| 3:21 pm | rliberni: | RT @cgoodey: #ELTchat What if the grumpy people are those experiencing burnout and needing support? gd pt! c below! #eltchat |
| 3:21 pm | rliberni: | RT @ShellTerrell: Gr8 idea! RT @sandymillin: Go to conferences, try presenting if you haven’t already #eltchat |
| 3:21 pm | DahlD: | RT @cgoodey: #ELTchat What if the grumpy people are those experiencing burnout and needing support? |
| 3:21 pm | janetbianchini: | RT @sandymillin Go to conferences, try presenting if you haven’t already #eltchat – an excellent motivational spur! |
| 3:21 pm | Marisa_C: | @cgoodey Well that doesn’t negate the argument – they should find a cheerful person not a grumpy twin soul! #ELTchat |
| 3:21 pm | rliberni: | RT @cybraryman1: Please join us on the Twitter Exercise Motivation Team #temthttp://bit.ly/95bRRg #eltchat |
| 3:21 pm | ShellTerrell: | Gr8 tip! RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat Engage in some class research – trialling new methods & techniques that you never tried before |
| 3:21 pm | eshwaranv: | @cgoodey They can be identified easily. If you find one ask them to sign up with twitter. #eltchat |
| 3:21 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @ShellTerrell: Gr8 tip! RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat Engage in some class research – trialling new methods & techniques that you never tried before |
| 3:21 pm | sandymillin: | @cgoodey #eltchat don’t just assume they’re g~. Speak 2 them, offer support, shoulder to cry on. If always g~ and unwilling 2 change, avoid! |
| 3:21 pm | paterson_t: | @flourishingkids #eltchat I just realized, put social outings on your list that are w nonteachers. That helps balance too. Escape for a bit. |
| 3:21 pm | ShellTerrell: | Agree! RT @rliberni: @Marisa_C yes, a new course or a foray into a new area can always regenerate even if scary! #eltchat |
| 3:22 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @paterson_t: @flourishingkids #eltchat I just realized, put social outings on your list that are w nonteachers. That helps balance too. Escape for a bit. |
| 3:22 pm | eshwaranv: | RT @cybraryman1: Please join us on the Twitter Exercise Motivation Team #temthttp://bit.ly/95bRRg #eltchat |
| 3:22 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @ShellTerrell: Agree! RT @rliberni: @Marisa_C yes, a new course or a foray into a new area can always regenerate even if scary! #eltchat |
| 3:22 pm | eshwaranv: | RT @ShellTerrell: Gr8 tip! RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat Engage in some class research – trialling new methods & techniques that you never tried before |
| 3:22 pm | ShellTerrell: | Very important! RT @livesofteachers: #ELTchat bit obvious, but fresh air and exercise can’t hurt! |
| 3:22 pm | rliberni: | RT @paterson_t: @flourishingkids #eltchat I just realized, put social outings on your list that are w nonteachers. That helps balance too. Escape for a bit. |
| 3:22 pm | janetbianchini: | RT @cybraryman1 Now’s the time to start thinking about ways 2 keep u motivated. My New Year Resolutions page: http://bit.ly/eGgUBH #eltchat |
| 3:22 pm | LauraAustinNow: | Once you’ve presented – it’s something you’ll always have up your sleeve. Great idea! #eltchat |
| 3:22 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @ShellTerrell: Very important! RT @livesofteachers: #ELTchat bit obvious, but fresh air and exercise can’t hurt! > vital and easy2forget |
| 3:22 pm | livesofteachers: | RT @sandymillin: Go to conferences, try presenting if you haven’t already #eltchat > yes, conferences always invigorate me! |
| 3:23 pm | sandymillin: | RT @paterson_t: @flourishingkids #eltchat I just realized, put social outings on your list that are w nonteachers. That helps balance too. Escape for a bit. |
| 3:23 pm | rliberni: | RT @ShellTerrell: Very important! RT @livesofteachers: #ELTchat bit obvious, but fresh air and exercise can’t hurt! #eltchat |
| 3:23 pm | ShellTerrell: | Luv pbl! RT @eshwaranv: Try project based learning. This will keep the teacher and the students on their toes! Never a dull moment. #eltchat |
| 3:23 pm | eshwaranv: | RT @rliberni: RT @ShellTerrell: Very important! RT @livesofteachers: #ELTchat bit obvious, but fresh air and exercise can’t hurt! #eltchat |
| 3:23 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @livesofteachers: RT @sandymillin: Go to conferences, try presenting … #eltchat > yes, conferences always invigorate me! > me too |
| 3:23 pm | flourishingkids: | @paterson_t YES! if you have friends who aren’t teachers 😉 So many of mine are teachers. Good point! #eltchat |
| 3:23 pm | rliberni: | Sometimes just tear up the lesson plan & have some fun – clears away the cobwebs!! #eltchat |
| 3:23 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @cerirhiannon: @sandymillin: Go to conferences, try presenting … #eltchat > yes, conferences always invigorate me! > me too |
| 3:23 pm | eshwaranv: | RT @rliberni: Sometimes just tear up the lesson plan & have some fun – clears away the cobwebs!! #eltchat |
| 3:24 pm | DahlD: | I’m going to present at #edcampplano in May. RT @LauraAustinNow: Once you’ve presented – it’s something you’ll always have… #eltchat |
| 3:24 pm | janetbianchini: | Yes, presenting live or online is quite scary but it’s a chance to do sth different and very challenging. It’s working for me! #ELTchat |
| 3:24 pm | rliberni: | @flourishingkids I think that is a problem WITH teachers they tend to travel in packs! #eltchat |
| 3:24 pm | DahlD: | I love it! RT @rliberni: Sometimes just tear up the lesson plan & have some fun – clears away the cobwebs!! #eltchat |
| 3:24 pm | ShellTerrell: | Treat yourself! You deserve it! #eltchat |
| 3:24 pm | Marisa_C: | #ELTchat GO to conferences! Socialize and network f-2-f not just online – We love our tweet ups!!! |
| 3:24 pm | cerirhiannon: | and once yr out of the rut use yr PLN to help u stop slipping back in #eltchat |
| 3:24 pm | eshwaranv: | Happens very often with me > RT @ShellTerrell: Treat yourself! You deserve it! #eltchat |
| 3:25 pm | DahlD: | RT @cerirhiannon: and once yr out of the rut use yr PLN to help u stop slipping back in #eltchat |
| 3:25 pm | rliberni: | RT @cerirhiannon: and once yr out of the rut use yr PLN to help u stop slipping back in #eltchat |
| 3:25 pm | eshwaranv: | RT @cerirhiannon: and once yr out of the rut use yr PLN to help u stop slipping back in #eltchat |
| 3:25 pm | Marisa_C: | #ELTchat Stop feeling guilty when not teaching marking planning doing PD! It’s not a sin to play! PLAY more! |
| 3:25 pm | ShellTerrell: | @rliberni and I will see you very soon sunshine! #eltchat |
| 3:25 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat Stop feeling guilty when not teaching marking planning doing PD! It’s not a sin to play! PLAY more! |
| 3:25 pm | janetbianchini: | Tessa Woodward’s live plenary at Harrogate online was amazing – my summaryhttp://tinyurl.com/y954dg7 – which phase are you in?? #ELTchat |
| 3:25 pm | sabridv: | #eltchat Have to leave. Going to have lunch with my family. Thank you for a nice chat as usual. Read you later |
| 3:25 pm | livesofteachers: | RT @janetbianchini: presenting is quite scary but…. #ELTchat (Teachers shouldn’t be nervous about presenting!) |
| 3:25 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat Stop feeling guilty when not teaching etc > u are so much more productive after a little time away |
| 3:26 pm | rliberni: | @ShellTerrell you sure will & we have lots of fun things planned!! #eltchat |
| 3:26 pm | flourishingkids: | Yes, it seems that we sometimes forget to do this! RT @shellterrell: Treat yourself! You deserve it! #eltchat |
| 3:26 pm | rliberni: | RT @janetbianchini: Tessa Woodward’s live plenary at Harrogate online was amazing – my summaryhttp://tinyurl.com/y954dg7 – which phase are you in?? #ELTchat |
| 3:26 pm | LauraAustinNow: | @DahlD – excellent! where is #edcamplano ? #eltchat |
| 3:27 pm | rliberni: | RT @cerirhiannon: RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat Stop feeling guilty when not teaching etc > u are so much more productive after a little time away |
| 3:27 pm | esolcourses: | hmmm… are we talking about burnout here or being in a rut? not sure myself http://bit.ly/i7YeD6#eltchat |
| 3:27 pm | cerirhiannon: | new, fresh, fun – at work and at play – all good stuff #eltchat |
| 3:27 pm | DahlD: | @LauraAustinNow #eltchat It is in Plano, Texas… near Dallas. |
| 3:27 pm | livesofteachers: | @janetbianchini I named my blog after that book! #eltchat ..and I loved the plenary, online ; D my summary is here http://bit.ly/ajhOuG |
| 3:27 pm | ShellTerrell: | Loved when I got together with other teachers to workout at least once a wk together! #eltchat |
| 3:27 pm | sandymillin: | And if you really do burn out, move out. Don’t get stuck in a rut because you feel you have to. Try a new career. #eltchat |
| 3:28 pm | DahlD: | #eltchat I’m nervous because I can talk in front of 2nd graders all day… adults are different! I’m sure it will be fine though. |
| 3:28 pm | yohimar: | Try to be involved in activities that makes u a better professional and apply that knowledge 2 ur subject area #ELTchat |
| 3:28 pm | sandymillin: | @paterson_t @flourishingkids could also take your SS outside the classroom = many birds, one stone; fresh air, change of scenery… #eltchat |
| 3:28 pm | cgoodey: | #ELTchat If possible, work your way to teaching positions you find most fulfilling & satisfying, which suit your ideals & personality. |
| 3:28 pm | ShellTerrell: | @eshwaranv lol! How do you do this? #eltchat |
| 3:28 pm | DahlD: | Important! RT @Yohimar: Try to be involved in activities that makes u a better professional and apply that knowledge 2 ur subject.. #ELTchat |
| 3:28 pm | rliberni: | @cerirhiannon @Marisa_C v true I had 8 mths w/out teaching &I began 2 feel like a fraud! But it gave me perspective & got me here! #eltchat |
| 3:28 pm | rliberni: | RT @livesofteachers: RT @janetbianchini: presenting is quite scary but…. #ELTchat (Teachers shouldn’t be nervous about presenting!) |
| 3:28 pm | sandymillin: | @janetbianchini @livesofteachers feel the fear and do it anyway! #eltchat |
| 3:29 pm | cgoodey: | RT @sandymillin: @cgoodey #eltchat don’t just assume they’re g~. Speak 2 them, offer support, shoulder to cry on. If always g~ and unwilling 2 change, avoid! |
| 3:29 pm | flourishingkids: | Take yourself on an “artist” date as Julia Cameron says here. Helps revive! http://ow.ly/3taYw#eltchat |
| 3:29 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @cgoodey: #ELTchat If possible, work your way to teaching positions you find most fulfilling & satisfying, uit your ideals & personality. |
| 3:29 pm | rliberni: | @sabridv have a lovely lunch and Merry Christmas! #eltchat |
| 3:29 pm | eshwaranv: | @ShellTerrell Music, gadgets, food and travel. #eltchat |
| 3:29 pm | ShellTerrell: | @flourishingkids very true! We tend to be so giving to others we sometimes forget to leave some for ourselves #eltchat |
| 3:29 pm | DahlD: | RT @Marisa_C: RT @cgoodey: #ELTchat If possible, work your way to teaching positions you find most fulfilling & satisfying, uit your ideals & personality. |
| 3:30 pm | janetbianchini: | @livesofteachers Thanks! Will read it after #eltchat – her session was brilliant and very thought-provoking! |
| 3:30 pm | BlessTheTeacher: | RT @DahlD: 50 inspirational quotes for teachers:http://hubpages.com/hub/50_Inspirational_Quotes_for_Teachers #eltchat |
| 3:30 pm | ShellTerrell: | RT @DahlD: Important! RT @Yohimar: Try to be involved in activities that makes u a better professional and apply that knowledge 2 ur subject.. #ELTchat |
| 3:30 pm | rliberni: | @cerirhiannon at first you feel v exposed but it really does help to consolidate everything and ppl rarely have this opp! #eltchat |
| 3:30 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @sandymillin: And if you really do burn out, move out. Don’t get stuck in a rut because you feel you have to. Try a new career. #eltchat |
| 3:30 pm | ShellTerrell: | RT @cgoodey: #ELTchat If possible, work your way to teaching positions you find most fulfilling & satisfying, which suit your ideals & personality. |
| 3:30 pm | ShellTerrell: | @cgoodey great advice! #eltchat |
| 3:31 pm | Marisa_C: | @sandymillin Or… Take a break from teaching – do work for a publisher or do something different! #eltchat |
| 3:31 pm | sandymillin: | RT @cgoodey: #ELTchat be in teaching positions u find fulfilling & satisfying,suit ur ideals & personality. <agree, don’t manage if unhappy |
| 3:31 pm | rliberni: | RT @Marisa_C: @sandymillin Or… Take a break from teaching – do work for a publisher or do something different! #eltchat |
| 3:32 pm | janetbianchini: | @sandymillin I love that quote! It’s a great motto to have in the background for when fear could take hold. It works every time! #eltchat |
| 3:32 pm | cerirhiannon: | @esolcourses‘s rlly valid pt ab burnout vs rut -Ts suffering burnout need2 recharge batteries ®ain control over thr working life #eltchat |
| 3:32 pm | sandymillin: | @sandymillin Or… Take a break from teaching – do work for a publisher or do something different! #eltchat < agree! |
| 3:32 pm | paterson_t: | RT @flourishingkids: Take yourself on an “artist” date http://ow.ly/3taYw #eltchat Prfct! I sketch, paint, or make messes,call it meditation |
| 3:33 pm | eshwaranv: | @Marisa_C I’m a little lucky there. I teach and design. #eltchat |
| 3:33 pm | Marisa_C: | @ELT_Insights He he… can I send some over to you? OR come myself ? #ELTchat |
| 3:33 pm | ShellTerrell: | What are ways that our institutions can deal with teacher burnout? #eltchat |
| 3:34 pm | yohimar: | too true RT @sandymillin And if u really do burn out, move out. Don’t get stuck in a rut becuz u feel u have to. Try a new career. #eltchat |
| 3:34 pm | eshwaranv: | RT @ShellTerrell: What are ways that our institutions can deal with teacher burnout? #eltchat |
| 3:34 pm | ShellTerrell: | RT @sandymillin: @sandymillin Or… Take a break from teaching – do work for a publisher or do something different! #eltchat < agree! |
| 3:34 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @ShellTerrell: What are ways that our institutions can deal with teacher burnout? #eltchat > appraisals, open door policies, empathy |
| 3:34 pm | unklar: | @ShellTerrell give teaching back to the teachers #eltchat |
| 3:34 pm | SMSprincipal: | @ShellTerrell We plan stress reduction workshops as part of our faculty meetings for all staff #eltchat |
| 3:34 pm | rliberni: | RT @eshwaranv: RT @ShellTerrell: What are ways that our institutions can deal with teacher burnout? #eltchat |
| 3:34 pm | DahlD: | RT @SMSprincipal: @ShellTerrell We plan stress reduction workshops as part of our faculty meetings for all staff #eltchat |
| 3:34 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @rliberni: RT @eshwaranv: RT @ShellTerrell: What are ways that our institutions can deal with teacher burnout? #eltchat >totally |
| 3:34 pm | pharesr: | @ShellTerrell Never stop learning.. Attend conferences, form a plln.. do not be afraid of change! #eltchat |
| 3:34 pm | rliberni: | RT @SMSprincipal: @ShellTerrell We plan stress reduction workshops as part of our faculty meetings for all staff #eltchat |
| 3:34 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @pharesr: @ShellTerrell Never stop learning.. Attend conferences, form a plln.. do not be afraid of change! #eltchat |
| 3:35 pm | DahlD: | Teachers love positive feedback as much as students. #eltchat |
| 3:35 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @rliberni: RT @SMSprincipal: @ShellTerrell We plan stress reduction workshops as part of our faculty meetings for all staff #eltchat |
| 3:35 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @DahlD: Teachers love positive feedback as much as students. #eltchat > AGree fully Avoid Grumpy leadership! |
| 3:35 pm | sandymillin: | @ShellTerrell Institutions and burnout <- recognising it when it happens, spotting warning signs #eltchat |
| 3:35 pm | eshwaranv: | Everyone wants feedback! RT @DahlD: Teachers love positive feedback as much as students. #eltchat |
| 3:35 pm | cybraryman1: | My Humor in the Classroom page: http://bit.ly/8XpyFk #eltchat |
| 3:35 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @Marisa_C: RT @DahlD: Teachers love positive feedback as much as students. #eltchat > AGree fully Avoid Grumpy leadership! |
| 3:35 pm | rliberni: | @ShellTerrell I really think people should talk about it & the instits should give the opp for tchrs to voice concerns #eltchat |
| 3:35 pm | livesofteachers: | Last one from me – get a good night’s sleep! It’s past midnight in Japan… enjoyed my first #eltchatthough. Nighty night ; D |
| 3:36 pm | Marisa_C: | @livesofteachers Sleep well syonara #eltchat |
| 3:36 pm | eshwaranv: | @livesofteachers Great to have you on #eltchat. I’ll be following you soon from India. |
| 3:36 pm | harrisonmike: | @ShellTerrell Involve teachers in enrolment procedure. don’t assume Ts can take on any st and class with little notice #eltchat |
| 3:36 pm | rliberni: | @livesofteachers good night enjoy your christmas break – relax!! #eltchat |
| 3:36 pm | DahlD: | Yes, in a productive way, not a complain-fest. @ShellTerrell I really think people should talk about it & the instits should give.. #eltchat |
| 3:36 pm | janetbianchini: | Organize workshops to discuss issues to help teachers and have some fun together at academic meetings #ELTchat At Lake School it was fab!! |
| 3:37 pm | rliberni: | RT @cybraryman1: My Humor in the Classroom page: http://bit.ly/8XpyFk #eltchat |
| 3:37 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @rliberni: RT @cybraryman1: My Humor in the Classroom page: http://bit.ly/8XpyFk #eltchat |
| 3:37 pm | sandymillin: | @ShellTerrell #eltchat Institutions and burnout <- tell teachers about it BEFORE it happens. Give them opportunities, training, fun! |
| 3:37 pm | eshwaranv: | RT @cybraryman1: My Humor in the Classroom page: http://bit.ly/8XpyFk #eltchat |
| 3:37 pm | DahlD: | RT @sandymillin: @ShellTerrell #eltchat Institutions and burnout <- tell teachers about it BEFORE it happens. Give them opportunities, training, fun! |
| 3:37 pm | eshwaranv: | RT @sandymillin: @ShellTerrell #eltchat Institutions and burnout <- tell teachers about it BEFORE it happens. Give them opportunities, training, fun! |
| 3:37 pm | janetbianchini: | @livesofteachers NIce chatting to you #eltchat |
| 3:37 pm | rliberni: | @harrisonmike who does enrolment if not teachers? #eltchat |
| 3:37 pm | cerirhiannon: | give constant positive feedback ona global level 2 teaching staff – make them feel valued – show u appreciate everybody’s hard work #eltchat |
| 3:38 pm | ShellTerrell: | @DahlD good point that it’s productive or becomes a complaint fest #eltchat |
| 3:38 pm | Gapfillers: | @ShellTerrell look at the causes rather than “solutions” #eltchat |
| 3:38 pm | rliberni: | RT @Gapfillers: @ShellTerrell look at the causes rather than “solutions” #eltchat |
| 3:38 pm | cybraryman1: | RT @janetbianchini: Organize workshops to discuss issues to help teachers & have some fun together at meetings #ELTchat |
| 3:39 pm | rliberni: | RT @cerirhiannon: give constant positive feedback ona global level 2 teaching staff – make them feel valued – show u appreciate everybody’s hard work #eltchat |
| 3:39 pm | cerirhiannon: | management should balance praise with opportunities to grow – or to cut back on hours when necessary #eltchat |
| 3:39 pm | ShellTerrell: | @harrisonmike great point! Once I was given 3 new classes with no curriculum with 2 wks notice #eltchat vry stressful |
| 3:39 pm | esolcourses: | @cerirhiannon agree, Ceri – though I think that regaining control over working life (+ workloads in particular) isn’t always easy #eltchat |
| 3:39 pm | janetbianchini: | We used to have fun training sessions- each teacher presenting sth new for 5 min-slot – great for morale and wonderful atmosphere #eltchat |
| 3:39 pm | ShellTerrell: | Important! RT @Gapfillers: look at the causes rather than “solutions” #eltchat |
| 3:39 pm | cybraryman1: | Administrators should provide more support & help for teachers to combat the stress #eltchat |
| 3:40 pm | eshwaranv: | RT @cybraryman1: Administrators should provide more support & help for teachers to combat the stress #eltchat |
| 3:40 pm | rliberni: | @harrisonmike ah when I worked in FE all the tchrs did enrolment togther which was good #eltchat |
| 3:40 pm | wvanhouten: | RT @cybraryman1: My Humor in the Classroom page: http://bit.ly/8XpyFk #eltchat |
| 3:40 pm | flourishingkids: | teacher led goals and PD self selection can help promote teacher well-being; thats whats great about Twitter connections #eltchat |
| 3:40 pm | cerirhiannon: | RT @ShellTerrell: Important! RT @Gapfillers: look at the causes rather than “solutions” #eltchat |
| 3:40 pm | ShellTerrell: | RT @thart74: Provide time off for PD but T’s also don’t like being out of their classroom so much. Need Embedded PD, co-teaching #eltchat |
| 3:41 pm | janetbianchini: | I say used to but I still join in Academic meetings in Oxford from Abruzzo via Skype!! I’m v lucky to have contact with the school #eltchat |
| 3:41 pm | DahlD: | Great point! RT @flourishingkids: teacher led goals and PD self selection can help… thats whats great about Twitter connections #eltchat |
| 3:41 pm | rliberni: | @cybraryman1 I think sometimes the opposite can also be true admins who r 2 domineering – no room to create #eltchat |
| 3:42 pm | cybraryman1: | @janetbianchini That is similar to a Smackdown: http://bit.ly/f29Lpx #eltchat |
| 3:42 pm | eshwaranv: | Admins can plan activities for the teachers. #eltchat |
| 3:42 pm | ShellTerrell: | @unklar in what specific ways?#eltchat |
| 3:42 pm | mrscienceteach: | RT @ShellTerrell: RT @thart74: Provide time off for PD but T’s also don’t like being out of their classroom so much. Need Embedded PD, co-teaching #eltchat |
| 3:42 pm | rliberni: | @harrisonmike I suppose FE is more ‘democratic’ actually I usually test stds too but try and collab w the tchr #eltchat |
| 3:43 pm | DahlD: | How do we help a colleague experiencing burnout? #eltchat |
| 3:43 pm | rliberni: | RT @cybraryman1: @janetbianchini That is similar to a Smackdown: http://bit.ly/f29Lpx #eltchat |
| 3:43 pm | cybraryman1: | RT @DahlD: How do we help a colleague experiencing burnout? #eltchat |
| 3:43 pm | cerirhiannon: | gotta go but finding it really difficult 2tear myelf away 🙁 need to iron a star costume &then off 2Xmas show thx for the convo! #eltchat |
| 3:43 pm | esolcourses: | RT @DahlD: How do we help a colleague experiencing burnout? #eltchat |
| 3:43 pm | ShellTerrell: | @SMSprincipal great idea! What activities do you do in these workshops #eltchat |
| 3:44 pm | ShellTerrell: | RT @esolcourses: RT @DahlD: How do we help a colleague experiencing burnout? #eltchat |
| 3:44 pm | eshwaranv: | @esolcourses @DahlD Share new ideas and plan new activities. #eltchat |
| 3:45 pm | ShellTerrell: | RT @eshwaranv: @esolcourses @DahlD Share new ideas and plan new activities. #eltchat |
| 3:45 pm | rliberni: | @cerirhiannon Bye Ceri have a great Christmas ! #eltchat |
| 3:45 pm | SMSprincipal: | We have done some yoga strategies to reduce stress overall, mindfulness, etc. It’s kind of new for us this year 🙂 @ShellTerrell: #eltchat |
| 3:45 pm | cybraryman1: | RT @eshwaranv: @esolcourses @DahlD Share new ideas and plan new activities. #eltchat Talk to them, cheer them up, support them… |
| 3:45 pm | ShellTerrell: | RT @DahlD: Great point! RT @flourishingkids: teacher led goals and PD self selection can help… thats whats great about Twitter connections #eltchat |
| 3:45 pm | MahomedyHussein: | RT @ShellTerrell: What are ways that our institutions can deal with teacher burnout? #eltchat |
| 3:45 pm | ShellTerrell: | RT @cybraryman1: Administrators should provide more support & help for teachers to combat the stress #eltchat |
| 3:45 pm | ShellTerrell: | RT @janetbianchini: We used to have fun training sessions- each teacher presenting sth new for 5 min-slot – great for morale and wonderful atmosphere #eltchat |
| 3:45 pm | LauraAustinNow: | If a colleague has burnout, why not do a class swap? Sometimes a change is as good as a rest. #eltchat |
| 3:46 pm | eshwaranv: | @cerirhiannon Thanks for the convo! Enjoy the holidays! #eltchat |
| 3:46 pm | ShellTerrell: | @janetbianchini great idea! #eltchat |
| 3:46 pm | SMSprincipal: | Also, forgot to mention social gatherings, we do a staff happy hour this time of year and and end of year BBQ @ShellTerrell #eltchat |
| 3:46 pm | janetbianchini: | @cybraryman1 #eltchat http://bit.ly/f29Lpx Smackdown – I’d never hear of this term before! Yes it does sound similar – it’s a great thing! |
| 3:46 pm | rliberni: | RT @cybraryman1: RT @eshwaranv: @esolcourses @DahlD Share new ideas and plan new activities. #eltchat Talk to them, cheer them up, support them… |
| 3:46 pm | sandymillin: | #eltchat Don’t know if anyone has done this. How about teacher exchanges? A week / month in a diff. school / environment |
| 3:46 pm | DahlD: | Great idea! RT @LauraAustinNow: If a colleague has burnout, why not do a class swap? Sometimes a change is as good as a rest. #eltchat |
| 3:46 pm | rliberni: | RT @SMSprincipal: Also, forgot to mention social gatherings, we do a staff happy hour this time of year and and end of year BBQ @ShellTerrell #eltchat |
| 3:46 pm | cybraryman1: | Yes I have Yoga in school links on my Yoga page: http://bit.ly/7tUYkb #eltchat |
| 3:46 pm | rliberni: | RT @cybraryman1: Yes I have Yoga in school links on my Yoga page: http://bit.ly/7tUYkb #eltchat |
| 3:46 pm | cybraryman1: | RT @sandymillin: #eltchat Don’t know if anyone has done this. How about teacher exchanges? A week / month in a diff. school / environment |
| 3:46 pm | esolcourses: | Think teachers need to learn to say no to unreasonable/unmageable workloads – not easy I know, but a big cause of burnout IMO #eltchat |
| 3:47 pm | eshwaranv: | Yoga is excellent! RT @cybraryman1: Yes I have Yoga in school links on my Yoga page:http://bit.ly/7tUYkb #eltchat |
| 3:47 pm | ShellTerrell: | I find inspiration when attending certain conferences #eltchat |
| 3:47 pm | DahlD: | RT @esolcourses: Think teachers need to learn to say no to unreasonable/unmageable workloads – not easy I know, but a big cause of burnout IMO #eltchat |
| 3:47 pm | unklar: | @ShellTerrell good question. Maybe I’m already burned out? Hope it’s not too late for me. #eltchat |
| 3:47 pm | esolcourses: | RT @ShellTerrell: I find inspiration when attending certain conferences #eltchat ] same here |
| 3:47 pm | yohimar: | Dont know how, I often feel like that! =S RT @DahlD How do we help a colleague experiencing burnout? #eltchat |
| 3:47 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @esolcourses: Think teachers need to learn to say no to unreasonable/unmageable workloads – #eltchat |
| 3:47 pm | sandymillin: | @ShellTerrell I find inspiration when attending certain conferences #eltchat <- me too! |
| 3:48 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @ShellTerrell: I find inspiration when attending certain conferences #eltchat |
| 3:48 pm | DahlD: | Nice! RT @jagill: @DahlD mandatory rest, hot beverage, and make for them a highlight reel of their accomplishments…. #eltchat |
| 3:48 pm | evelinpj1: | @ShellTerrell Hi, there! What’s the topic of #eltchat? i wanna participate today! |
| 3:48 pm | CliveSir: | When to do the yoga? 1hr lunch break not enough #eltchat |
| 3:48 pm | rliberni: | Here’s a little cure for teacher burnout! A little fun wk/shop. http://bit.ly/diBN5Z #eltchat |
| 3:48 pm | matthew_arend: | RT @DahlD: I’m going to present at #edcampplano in May. RT @LauraAustinNow: Once you’ve presented – it’s something you’ll always have… #eltchat |
| 3:48 pm | janetbianchini: | @ShellTerrell #eltchat Yes, I find attending conferences online or f2f are tremendously invigorating and provide a general boost |
| 3:49 pm | ShellTerrell: | @unklar I think it’s important point! Some schools don’t allow teachers too much say in the curriculum #eltchat |
| 3:49 pm | rliberni: | RT @janetbianchini: @ShellTerrell #eltchat Yes, I find attending conferences online or f2f are tremendously invigorating and provide a general boost |
| 3:50 pm | rliberni: | @ShellTerrell and with so much online now – it’s not difficult or expensive! #eltchat |
| 3:50 pm | vpiercy: | RT @DahlD: Great point! RT @flourishingkids: teacher led goals and PD self selection can help… thats whats great about Twitter connections #eltchat |
| 3:50 pm | sandymillin: | #eltchat Idea for our upcoming conference #IHBrno – how to avoid burnout! |
| 3:50 pm | lunas994: | Had guests, missed most of the chat #eltchat |
| 3:50 pm | gret: | RT @ShellTerrell: I find inspiration when attending certain conferences #eltchat |
| 3:51 pm | yohimar: | Yeah! that´s the main reason of BO RT @esolcourses: Think teachers need to learn to say no to unreasonable/unmageable workloads – #eltchat |
| 3:51 pm | eshwaranv: | Mornings and weekends. RT @CliveSir: When to do the yoga? 1hr lunch break not enough #eltchat |
| 3:51 pm | Plans4College: | RT @ShellTerrell: What are ways that our institutions can deal with teacher burnout? #eltchat |
| 3:51 pm | janetbianchini: | @lunas994 Hi Natasa please do join in for few minutes even! #ELTchat |
| 3:52 pm | unklar: | @ShellTerrell brother teaches in a district where daily lesson plans are dictated; we are not there (yet) #eltchat |
| 3:52 pm | LauraAustinNow: | ?@gret: I find inspiration when attending certain conferences #eltchat?> me too. New year, time to schedule some in! |
| 3:52 pm | DahlD: | I am motivated by the dedication of teachers from all over the world who I meet on Twitter. #eltchat |
| 3:52 pm | MahomedyHussein: | RT @ShellTerrell: Loved when I got together with other teachers to workout at least once a wk together! #eltchat |
| 3:52 pm | web20education: | Myfav.es is a free, elegant, & customizable start page for your favorite web browser , #iPad, or #iPhone. http://myfav.es #edtech20 #eltchat |
| 3:52 pm | eshwaranv: | RT @DahlD: I am motivated by the dedication of teachers from all over the world who I meet on Twitter. #eltchat |
| 3:52 pm | rliberni: | RT @DahlD: I am motivated by the dedication of teachers from all over the world who I meet on Twitter. Me too! #eltchat |
| 3:53 pm | lunas994: | RT @ShellTerrell: @flourishingkids very true! We tend to be so giving to others we sometimes forget to leave some for ourselves #eltchat |
| 3:53 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @DahlD: I am motivated by the dedication of teachers from all over the world who I meet on Twitter. #eltchat |
| 3:53 pm | esolcourses: | @ALiCe__M depends on your situation, I suppose… solidarity is probably the key to it (i.e. solidarity, unions) #ELTChat |
| 3:53 pm | janetbianchini: | @ShellTerrell Hold regular meetings to discuss how a teacher is feeling about their job – preempt burnout before it hits,might work #ELTchat |
| 3:53 pm | Marisa_C: | #ELTchat is a GReeeeat remedy against teacher burnout!!!!! Pls RT !!! |
| 3:53 pm | rliberni: | RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat is a GReeeeat remedy against teacher burnout!!!!! Pls RT !!! |
| 3:53 pm | sandymillin: | RT @DahlD: I am motivated by the dedication of teachers from all over the world who I meet on Twitter. #eltchat < me too |
| 3:53 pm | eshwaranv: | RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat is a GReeeeat remedy against teacher burnout!!!!! Pls RT !!! |
| 3:54 pm | sandymillin: | RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat is a GReeeeat remedy against teacher burnout!!!!! Pls RT !!! |
| 3:54 pm | DahlD: | RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat is a GReeeeat remedy against teacher burnout!!!!! Pls RT !!! |
| 3:54 pm | janetbianchini: | RT @DahlD I am motivated by the dedication of teachers from all over the world who I meet on Twitter. #eltchat I agree!! |
| 3:54 pm | Marisa_C: | #ELTchat I know blogging has been mentioned but blogging about a hobby you have is also great – e.g. start a poetry blog |
| 3:55 pm | lunas994: | RT @eshwaranv: Everyone wants feedback! RT @DahlD: Teachers love positive feedback as much as students. #eltchat |
| 3:55 pm | yohimar: | Yeah, makes me feel I am not alone =) RT @Marisa_C #ELTchat is a GReeeeat remedy against teacher burnout!!!!! Pls RT !!! |
| 3:55 pm | DahlD: | I agree! RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat I know blogging has been mentioned but blogging about a hobby you have is also great – |
| 3:55 pm | hoprea: | RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat I know blogging has been mentioned but blogging about a hobby you have is also great – e.g. start a poetry blog |
| 3:55 pm | eshwaranv: | Like it RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat I know blogging has been mentioned but blogging about a hobby you have is also great-e.g. start a poetry blog |
| 3:55 pm | lunas994: | RT @Marisa_C: RT @pharesr: @ShellTerrell Never stop learning.. Attend conferences, form a plln.. do not be afraid of change! #eltchat |
| 3:55 pm | harrisonmike: | #eltchat I like taking photographs now and then to de-stress |
| 3:56 pm | Raquel_EFL: | RT @esolcourses: Think teachers need to learn to say no to unreasonable/unmageable workloads – not easy I know, but a big cause of burnout IMO #eltchat |
| 3:56 pm | ShellTerrell: | @evelinpj1 it’s avoiding teacher burn out #eltchat |
| 3:56 pm | DahlD: | RT @StressFreeKids: Feeling Down? Call a Friend! #eltchat |
| 3:56 pm | rliberni: | RT @Marisa_C:I know blogging has been mentioned but blogging about a hobby you have is also great – e.g. start a poetry blog #eltchat |
| 3:56 pm | Marisa_C: | #ELTchat do some physical exercise – we spend too long in front of a screen; let the creative jjuices circulate 🙂 even if by moving! |
| 3:56 pm | rliberni: | RT @harrisonmike: #eltchat I like taking photographs now and then to de-stress |
| 3:56 pm | ShellTerrell: | Yes! RT @janetbianchini: #eltchat Yes, I find attending conferences online or f2f are tremendously invigorating and provide a general boost |
| 3:56 pm | lunas994: | Blogging. You get to explain to yourself how you feel and what you believe in. Being a part of an online blogging community helps #eltchat |
| 3:56 pm | esolcourses: | @paterson_t still not sure being in a rut necessarily needs to burnout, though.. think workplace culture has more to do with it #ELTchat |
| 3:56 pm | DahlD: | RT @lunas994: Blogging. You get to explain to yourself how you feel and what you believe in. Being a part of an online blogging community helps #eltchat |
| 3:56 pm | eshwaranv: | @Marisa_C I’m a lousy poet… Who cares! 🙂 #eltchat |
| 3:56 pm | ShellTerrell: | @janetbianchini love online conferences #eltchat |
| 3:57 pm | sandymillin: | RT @Marisa_C: #ELTchat I know blogging has been mentioned but blogging about a hobby you have is also great < & talk f2f about hobbies too! |
| 3:57 pm | eshwaranv: | Me too > RT @ShellTerrell: @janetbianchini love online conferences #eltchat |
| 3:57 pm | rliberni: | RT @esolcourses: @paterson_t still not sure being in a rut necessarily needs to burnout, though.. think workplace culture has more to do with it #ELTchat |
| 3:57 pm | ShellTerrell: | Great point! RT @rliberni: and with so much online now – it’s not difficult or expensive! #eltchat |
| 3:57 pm | Marisa_C: | @eshwaranv may be photography or football or local news and politics? Whatever fires you up! #eltchat |
| 3:57 pm | janetbianchini: | Having pets (including chickens) is a great way to switch off and de-stress #ELTchat – my menagerie certainly make me smile every day, lol |
| 3:58 pm | ShellTerrell: | @unklar that’s awful! I personally think scripted curriculums evil #eltchat |
| 3:58 pm | cgoodey: | RT @esolcourses: Think teachers need to learn to say no to unreasonable/unmageable workloads – not easy I know, but a big cause of burnout IMO #eltchat |
| 3:58 pm | lunas994: | What causes my burnout are unmotivated students. I don’t get them often, but when I do, I find it very hard to go to work #eltchat |
| 3:58 pm | unklar: | @esolcourses I agree with workplace culture (and would add district culture) being key to burnout, especially for “old” teachers #ELTchat |
| 3:58 pm | lunas994: | RT @janetbianchini: @ShellTerrell #eltchat Yes, I find attending conferences online or f2f are tremendously invigorating and provide a general boost |
| 3:58 pm | Marisa_C: | RT @janetbianchini: Having pets is a great way to switch off and de-stress #ELTchat – my menagerie certainly make me smile every day, lol |
| 3:58 pm | lunas994: | RT @ShellTerrell: @unklar I think it’s important point! Some schools don’t allow teachers too much say in the curriculum #eltchat |
| 3:58 pm | hoprea: | I couldn’t agree more about the physical exercises! It’s important to make room for them in our busy schedules. #ELTChat |
| 3:59 pm | DahlD: | RT @hoprea: I couldn’t agree more about the physical exercises! It’s important to make room for them in our busy schedules. #ELTChat |
| 3:59 pm | Marisa_C: | #ELTchat Find mor opportunities to laugh! Watch funny videos or something – laughter is a fantastic remedy for everything |
| 3:59 pm | lunas994: | RT @esolcourses: Think teachers need to learn to say no to unreasonable/unmageable workloads – not easy I know, but a big cause of burnout IMO #eltchat |
| 3:59 pm | esolcourses: | @ALiCe__M alternative I suppose is to go freelance… at least until we’re all teaching online in a few years or so 😉 #eltchat |
| 3:59 pm | paterson_t: | @esolcourses Yes, yes… workplace culture has a big impact. Takes the umph out of the ‘job’ or makes it into a “job.” #eltchat I agree |
| 3:59 pm | eshwaranv: | RT @hoprea: I couldn’t agree more about the physical exercises! It’s important to make room for them in our busy schedules. #ELTChat |
| 3:59 pm | CliveSir: | Cycle to work #eltchat |
| 3:59 pm | DahlD: | RT @esolcourses: @ALiCe__M alternative I suppose is to go freelance… at least until we’re all teaching online in a few years or so 😉 #eltchat |
| 3:59 pm | janetbianchini: | @lunas994 I agree, when it happens, demotivated students can be a very stressful workload and burden for the teacher #ELTchat |
| 4:00 pm | EvridikiDakos: | RT @Marisa_C: RT @DahlD: I am motivated by the dedication of teachers from all over the world who I meet on Twitter. #eltchat |
| 4:00 pm | rliberni: | Gr8 chat today, no burnout here! Thanks to @shellterrell and @marisa_c for grrrt moderation as ever! #eltchat |
| 4:00 pm | sandymillin: | @janetbianchini and if you move around a lot? 😉 #eltchat |
| 4:00 pm | yohimar: | Go to the Gym! Eat candies, have a daily walk! =) #ELTchat |
| 4:00 pm | DahlD: | Yes! RT @rliberni: Gr8 chat today, no burnout here! Thanks to @shellterrell and @marisa_c for grrrt moderation as ever! #eltchat |
| 4:00 pm | hoprea: | In my case, arriving on time for #eltchat would also help! 🙂 |
| 4:00 pm | paterson_t: | @Marisa_C Yes, laughter and its a workout. It is sad when we notice we are laughing more, that means we haven’t laughed in a while #eltchat |
| 4:01 pm | DahlD: | LOL RT @hoprea: In my case, arriving on time for #eltchat would also help! 🙂 |
| 4:01 pm | eshwaranv: | @hoprea I never miss my morning jog. Supercharged by the beautiful sunrise and the smell of sea! #eltchat |
| 4:01 pm | sandymillin: | Thanks for my first ever #eltchat Enjoyed it and will hopefully be back for tonight’s! What’s the topic? |
| 4:01 pm | Marisa_C: | @paterson_t I know…. should be the norm not the exception – so it’s a sign I guess… #eltchat |
| 4:01 pm | DahlD: | Yes, my first ever #eltchat also. Thank you~ |
| 4:01 pm | eshwaranv: | @sandymillin Thanks for sharing your views on #eltchat. Great convo! |
| 4:02 pm | Marisa_C: | @sandymillin Great to have you here today @paterson_t @DahlD Hope you join again #eltchat |
| 4:02 pm | rliberni: | @Marisa_C are we taking a break during Christmas holidays #eltchat |
| 4:02 pm | pammcarr: | RT @ShellTerrell: RT @thart74: Provide time off for PD but T’s also don’t like being out of their classroom so much. Need Embedded PD, co-teaching #eltchat |
| 4:02 pm | lunas994: | Walking is great #eltchat |
| 4:02 pm | cgoodey: | RT @pmackichan: Listening to industrial music at high volume can also help lift away stress – well it works for me 🙂 #ELTchat |
| 4:02 pm | Marisa_C: | @rliberni Taking a break next week – it’s up on the website 😀 #eltchat |
| 4:03 pm | janetbianchini: | @sandymillin Not sure what you mean re moving around a lot 🙂 #ELTchat |
| 4:03 pm | rliberni: | RT @Marisa_C: @rliberni Taking a break next week – it’s up on the website 😀 #eltchat |
| 4:03 pm | cgoodey: | @pmackichan High volume music works for me too when stressed!! #ELTchat |
| 4:03 pm | ShellTerrell: | Thanks everyone for a great #eltchat to give me a break from the travel burnout |
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