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3:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHi all from a cloudy Abruzzo – what is the #ELTchat<\/a> topic today??<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> @SueAnnan<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> topic is cats ???<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHello and welcomt to #ELTchat<\/a> our topic is What principles do you follow when you prepare your own teaching materials?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nLarryferlazzo<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n?@janetbianchini<\/a>: RT @gret<\/a> Great! “Songs in EFL Classroom” by @evab2001<\/a> http:\/\/me.lt\/5CA1<\/a>#ELTChat<\/a> – fab resources Eva!!?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> Hi janet not sure bout the topic #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Hello and welcomt to #ELTchat<\/a> our topic is What principles do you follow when you prepare your own teaching materials?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> wow. Yes I’ve got two little three-year-old s from the same litter. One black and one tabby #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nELTchat<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Hello and welcome to #ELTchat<\/a> our topic is What principles do you follow when you prepare your own teaching materials?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> YES cats and TEFL tchrs similarities and diffs #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFor the next hour, my tweets will be dedicated to #ELTChat<\/a> \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> Very funny #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nEveryone fired up and ready for some #ELTChat<\/a>? The Raven has stayed up to 2am especially to share your august company (in January, no less!)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ELTchat<\/a>: RT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Hello and welcome to #ELTchat<\/a> our topic is What principles do you follow when you prepare your own teaching materials?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: For the next hour, my tweets will be dedicated to #ELTChat<\/a> \ud83d\ude42 > mine too \ud83d\ude42 Join in ELT people!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Hello and welcomt to #ELTchat<\/a> our topic is What principles do you follow when you prepare your own teaching materials?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> well done good for you:) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> Glad to have you Jason!!!!! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> Wow we’re honoured \ud83d\ude09 still i guess the cricket is not worth getting up for so you can lie in \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Everyone fired up and ready for some #ELTChat<\/a>? The Raven has stayed up to 2am especially to share your august company!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> Wow we’re honoured \ud83d\ude09 still i guess the cricket is not worth getting up for so you can lie in \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> Oi! No cricket stuff in #ELTChat<\/a>! Don’t make me refer it upstairs mate… \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> well done good for you:) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> Great to have you here, Jason! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPhew… Just made it on time for #eltchat<\/a>… Hi everyone!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> Great to have you here, Jason! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWow! 2am?? @englishraven<\/a> That is very dedicated, Jason! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ELTchat<\/a>: RT @Marisa_C<\/a>: welcome to #ELTchat<\/a> our topic is What principles do you follow when you prepare your own teaching materials?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRight, so principles, people… Principles when you design your ELT materials. Shoot! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPhew… Made it to #eltchat<\/a>… Hi everyone! \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nPearsonLongman<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@gret<\/a> reflects on her most memorable teaching moments\u00a0 #eltchat<\/a> #esl<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> Hellow there Sue and congrats on your site award – applauseeee! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Hello and welcomt to #ELTchat<\/a> our topic is What principles do you follow when you prepare your own teaching materials?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @esolcourses<\/a> Hellow there Sue and congrats on your site award – applauseeee! #ELTchat<\/a> <2nded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHi Marisa, and thank you \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @esolcourses<\/a> Hellow there Sue and congrats on your site award – applauseeee! #ELTchat<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPrinciples would be the reasoning behind why prepare wouldn’t it? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I think a principle is a belief, whereas a technique is a mode of delivery… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @janetbianchini<\/a>: For the next hour, my tweets will be dedicated to #ELTChat<\/a> \ud83d\ude42 > mine too \ud83d\ude42 Join in ELT people!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cecilialcoelho<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> – well very often people mention activitie in lieu of principles – we can even talk about criteria if you all like<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFun, meaningful, practical, should be relevant to students’ needs #eltchat<\/a> #esl<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> I think a principle is a belief, whereas a technique is a mode of delivery… #ELTChat<\/a> Oh I like that defintion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nmy shot: my mats have to help my sts learn sth #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Fun, meaningful, practical, should be relevant to students’ needs #eltchat<\/a> #esl<\/a> ] U beat me to it, Janet!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nNo.1 on my list would be the learners. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: RT @englishraven<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> I think a principle is a belief, whereas a technique is a mode of delivery… #ELTChat<\/a> Like!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Fun, meaningful, practical, should be relevant to students’ needs #eltchat<\/a> #esl<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Should look professional (someone blogged about this recently)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @eshwaranv<\/a>: No.1 on my list would be the learners. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nddeubel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPrinciple #1<\/a> – always a photo. I’ve seen so many text only worksheets that aren’t worth the paper…. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nNo.2 would be design #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Fun, meaningful, practical, should be relevant to students’ needs #eltchat<\/a> #esl<\/a> > I agree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ddeubel<\/a>: Principle #1<\/a> – always a photo. I’ve seen so many text only worksheets that aren’t worth the paper…. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a> @esolcourses<\/a> Hellow there Sue and congrats on your site award – applauseeee! #ELTchat<\/a> – Well done Sue!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nand No. 3 would be content. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> So what beliefs drive your materials design? Go on! Fess up! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nwhether is suits the purpose of the lesson be it a skill or language point – not just cos it looks interesting to the tchr #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ddeubel<\/a> So, fair to say one of your principles is for visualisation of some sort? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: whether is suits the purpose of the lesson be it a skill or language point – not just cos it looks interesting to the tchr #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsurreallyno<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nKey -principles: engagement, empowerment , application, interaction. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> so it has to have substance huh? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@PearsonLongman<\/a> aww thanks so much for sharing my post! I really appreciate it! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: whether is suits the purpose of the lesson – not just cos it looks interesting to the tchr #ELTChat<\/a> <yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwillycard<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHello #ELTchat<\/a> (ters)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@willycard<\/a> hi #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> It’s jus you ‘n me boy…. South vs North hemi,… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> I think teachers have to be sensitive to the nationalities they are preparing for too<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nnumber 1 for me wud be meet the needs of learners…and yes desing in IMPORTANT #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> Oh yes…. Glitz and glamor in lessons takes you nowhere. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: number 1 for me wud be meet the needs of learners…and yes design in IMPORTANT #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> Well yes in that I have seen many a tchr use sth cos they like it not thinking about the class #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> @willycard<\/a> @vladkaslniecko<\/a> @SueAnnan<\/a> @sandymillin<\/a> Great to have yas on board for #ELTChat<\/a>!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: number 1 for me wud be meet the needs of learners…and yes desing in IMPORTANT #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @SueAnnan<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> I think Ts have 2 b sensitive 2 the nationalities they are preparing 4 too > Agree…cultural diff really important!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> yes time fillers rather than appropriate you’re right #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> @ddeubel<\/a> I’m inclined to agree that visuals are important, but not sure I’d agree visuals are always necessary… #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nddeubel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> yep. Context for the underlying meaning. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> It’s that Athens-Melbourne thing, isn’t it? \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nbut it doesn’t need to be a “paper” material, hmmm? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: but it doesn’t need to be a “paper” material, hmmm? #eltchat<\/a> | no, eh?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThis is my fav: Do not use tech for the sake of it. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ddeubel<\/a> Principle #1<\/a> – always a photo. I’ve seen so many text only worksheets that aren’t worth the paper. #ELTchat<\/a> – visually appealing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSo the needs of the learners must be considered first – OBVIOUS but not always followed … \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nalanmtait<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> – I meant – maybe #3<\/a> – as little on paper as possible.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I think my beliefs are the same as those already listed, but mainly motivating, useful and engaging #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwellingtonros<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @eshwaranv<\/a>: This is my fav: Do not use tech for the sake of it. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: So the needs of the learners must be considered first – OBVIOUS but not always followed … \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> thanks Jason #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cecilialcoelho<\/a> @SueAnnan<\/a> Agreed Sue! Knowing our learners and understanding them is really important when designing material #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> mainly motivating, useful and engaging #ELTChat<\/a> <motivating especially imp. < learners must c why u use it<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> @ddeubel<\/a> So your #1<\/a> principle is: Include a strong visual element #ELTchat<\/a>(translating techniques into principles – hehe)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsurreallyno<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI use paper only when really needed. Otherwise, games, role-play, videos, online games #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> @ddeubel<\/a> Visuals must be used but judiciously. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Pictures speak words… #1<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @vladkaslniecko<\/a> I agree the visual should b considered too… good looks make it more enticing – not essential, but good #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @surreallyno<\/a>: I use paper only when really needed. Otherwise, games, role-play, videos, online games #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nget them interested in topic, make it relevant for them…that’s something only teacher knows about HIS\/HER stds #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsurreallyno<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI don’t have a textbook either :)phew…#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @surreallyno<\/a>: I use paper only when really needed. Otherwise, games, role-play, videos, online games #ELTchat<\/a>> I like that<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@alanmtait<\/a> Actually, I agree w\/ technique of having a lot of empty space = principle: learners will contribute to\/shape materials #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> @ddeubel<\/a> maybe… though to approach it from another angle, why not get learners to supply the visuals? \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@surreallyno<\/a> Oh yes… And textbooks are definitely not the end of the world. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAre we talking about materials or activities? \ud83d\ude09 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vladkaslniecko<\/a> So… choose topics which motivate and engage the learners – How do you find out? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI like to make sure that there are a variety of skills involved to involve all learning styles #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvbenevolofranca<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nManaged to join #eltchat<\/a> now!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> Both I guess – #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ddeubel<\/a> I don’t disagree… A goodly proportion of my materials have a visual of some sort on them. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI try not to put everything on the worksheet (if there’s a paper) but rather leaving SS space for taking their own notes #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: Are we talking about materials or activities? \ud83d\ude09 #eltchat<\/a> Don’t the two go together?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: Are we talking about materials or activities? \ud83d\ude09 #eltchat<\/a> 1 thought we were talking our OWN materials?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: @ddeubel<\/a> I don’t disagree… A goodly proportion of my materials have a visual of some sort on them. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsurreallyno<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPrinciple 1 : Engagement- without it, I may very well lecture to myself. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Interact with the learners prior to the actual classes and get their pulse. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@surreallyno<\/a> Engagement is so important! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> That’s a good principle right there… Materials should represent (or facilitate) activities? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @gret<\/a>: @surreallyno<\/a> Engagement is so important! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nVisual as a hook works effectively! . #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHave you ever asked your Ss which topics fire them up? Most teachers have odd ideas abt what keeps teen, e.g. motivated \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsurreallyno<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPrinciple2: Empowerment- empower students to USE what you teach. Focus on the content but also on the SKILL. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwillycard<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> I enjoy: open-endedness \/ divergence as principles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> very ozzie Raven “i don\u00b4t disagree” #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @willycard<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> I enjoy: open-endedness \/ divergence as principles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Have you ever asked your Ss which topics fire them up? Most teachers have odd ideas abt what keeps teen, e.g. motivated \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Visual as a hook works effectively! . #ELTChat<\/a> -> Agree, and like the notion of the hook!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Have U ever asked your Ss which topics fire them up? Most tchs have odd ideas abt what keeps teen, e.g. motivated \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: ever asked your Ss which topics fire them up? Most teachers have odd ideas abt what keeps teen, motivated \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a> <tru<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> ask them, talk a lot with them and get them write about it, we had a classroom journal last year,u can learn a lot #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I get them to tick a list of topics that interst them evry term #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @willycard<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> I enjoy: open-endedness \/ divergence as principles> Like that too Willy…. fosters SS as thinkers, not just “doers”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nddeubel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: @Shaunwilden<\/a> That’s a good principle right there… Materials should represent (or facilitate) activities? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vladkaslniecko<\/a> A great idea to ask them – give them Q-aires – get them involved that way too #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> I get them to tick a list of topics that interst them evry term #ELTchat<\/a> ] same here – it’s how I plan my SOW<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: RT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Have U ever asked your Ss which topics fire them up? Most tchs have odd ideas abt what keeps teen, e.g. motivated \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwillycard<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vbenevolofranca<\/a> Hi Valeria!! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nArgh! I’m late. What is the #ELTchat<\/a> topic???<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @willycard<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> I enjoy: open-endedness \/ divergence as principles | me too, just couldn\u00b4t find the words \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a> A great idea to ask them – give them Q-aires – get them involved that way too #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cecilialcoelho<\/a>: RT @willycard<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> I enjoy: open-endedness \/ divergence as principles> Like that too Willy…. fosters SS as thinkers, not just “doers”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncybraryman1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMy Vocabulary page\u00a0http:\/\/cybraryman.com\/vocabulary.html<\/a> engchat #eltchat<\/a> #elemchat<\/a> ellchat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nCelinejr<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @surreallyno<\/a>: Principle2: Empowerment- empower students to USE what you teach. Focus on the content but also on the SKILL. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> when i had teenagers last yar, we worked a lot with Twilight saga…use the content to show them language #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cecilialcoelho<\/a>: RT @willycard<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> I enjoy: open-endedness \/ divergence (creativity) as principles> good principles, both of them<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> Principles associated with preparing materials for your classes… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvbenevolofranca<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTeen learners today are surrounded by images. It\u00b4s an integral part of their lives. Think materials\/activites need visual element. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDinaDobrou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cecilialcoelho<\/a>: RT @willycard<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> I enjoy: open-endedness \/ divergence as principles> Like that too Willy…. fosters SS as thinkers, not just “doers”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nddeubel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cecilialcoelho<\/a>: RT @willycard<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> I enjoy: open-endedness \/ divergence as principles> Like that too Willy…. fosters SS as thinkers, not just “doers”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vbenevolofranca<\/a>: Teen learners today are surrounded by images. It\u00b4s an integral part of their lives. Think materials\/activites need visual element. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> I get them to tick a list of topics that interst them evry term #ELTchat<\/a> – another good idea here<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsurreallyno<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPrinciple 3: Application – s should apply what they learn in real-life context. Create stories to share, dialogues w\/family, etc #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\namorim_kelly<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vbenevolofranca<\/a>: Teen learners today are surrounded by images. It\u00b4s an integral part of their lives. Think materials\/activites need visual element. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI have to say use very ittle of my OWN material thats the norm huh? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> What principles do you follow when you prepare your own teaching materials? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> wish it were – but have coursebook-bound syllabus – try to vary it when I can<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nLook for inspiration anywhere and everywhere for a start #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nYes, I sometimes ask learners to choose topics they would like to discuss -so it comes from them, not me all the time #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nStudy materials shouldn’t just transfer knowledge. It should enable the learners to make connections. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: Look for inspiration anywhere and everywhere for a start #eltchat<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: Look for inspiration anywhere and everywhere for a start #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nalanmtait<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> Too late Mike – we’re not telling you. You’ll have to guess ; #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ni remember @ShellTerrell<\/a> told me she asks her stds to make a list of topics they want to talk about; 1 topic for 1 lesson – great #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@surreallyno<\/a> So the principle is “Design material\/activs which echo real life tasks;” #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nCelinejr<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat will I use to make sure I reach all students? How do I check they can use what they have learned? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@alanmtait<\/a> @harrisonmike<\/a> LOL #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @eshwaranv<\/a>: Study materials shouldn’t just transfer knowledge. It should enable the learners to make connections. #eltchat<\/a> > Like that!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI like to personalise\/adapt. A lot of the materials I use with learners follows on from work they produced in prev. sessions. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMany times I try to find an angle within the topic I have to cover (from the school’s syllabus) that might fit SS’ interests better #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPlanning the structure of your study material in such a way that it provides a flexible learning environment. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vbenevolofranca<\/a> Teen learners today are surrounded by images. It\u00b4s an integral part of their lives…. need visual element. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwillycard<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> always good to remind that learners DON’T have to be doing the same thing at the same time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @eshwaranv<\/a>: Planning the structure of your study material in such a way that it provides a flexible learning environment. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @willycard<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> always good to remind that learners DON’T have to be doing the same thing at the same time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Celinejr<\/a> Are those questions you are asking now, or Qs you ask by principle when preparing your materials? \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Yes, I smetims ask learnrs 2 choose topics they wld lk 2 discuss -so it comes from thm, nt me al the time #ELTChat<\/a>> me 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @willycard<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> always good to remind that learners DON’T have to be doing the same thing at the same time ] good point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cecilialcoelho<\/a> yes exactly, i have 2 follow syllabus but sometimes it’s so hmmm not inspiring or interesting for them #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: RT @willycard<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> always good to remind that learners DON’T have to be doing the same thing at the same time ] good point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@alanmtait<\/a> Too late, they already did! ;o) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @surreallyno<\/a> So the principle is “Design material\/activs which echo real life tasks;” #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDinaDobrou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: Look for inspiration anywhere and everywhere for a start #eltchat<\/a> > And have a specific class in mind maybe?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: i remember @ShellTerrell<\/a> told me she asks her stds to make a list of topics they want to talk about; 1 topic for 1 lesson – great #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @willycard<\/a> They don’t have 2 b doing the same thing at the same time, but depending on the T’s load… diff to b differnt #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cecilialcoelho<\/a>: Many times I try to find an angle within the topic I have to cover (from the school’s syllabus) that might fit SS’ interests better #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nand when i want them to speak, it should be something they WANT to speak about #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> I’m coursebook bound too! know how you feel #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSyllabus is mandatory… Textbooks aren’t. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAgreed RT @willycard<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> always good to remind that learners DON’T have to be doing the same thing at the same time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: RT @sandymillin<\/a>: Are we talking abt materials or activities? \ud83d\ude09 #eltchat<\/a> 1 thought we were tlking our OWN materials? >me 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vladkaslniecko<\/a> And finding that more interesting angle can be quite challenging, espec with some of the topics #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsurreallyno<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTextbooks are just instruments – drop them. Look for knowledge and skills you want your students to have. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: and when i want them to speak, it should be something they WANT to speak about #ELTchat<\/a> Completely agree \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI particularly like that principle of the material\/activity interface. Must avoid temptation to do all the work\/thinking on paper. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a> @surreallyno<\/a> So the principle is “Design material\/activs which echo real life tasks;” #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwillycard<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Celinejr<\/a>: What will I use to make sure I reach all sts? How do I check they can use what they’ve learned? #ELTChat<\/a> Self-assessment helps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: I particularly like that principle of the material\/activity interface. Must avoid temptation to do all the work\/thinking on paper. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nCelinejr<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> I just like to remind myself of those when I get a lesson ready…making sure I do not lose my objective #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Celinejr<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> I just like to remind myself of those when I get a lesson ready…making sure I do not lose my objective #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nCelinejr<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @surreallyno<\/a>: Textbooks are just instruments – drop them. Look for knowledge and skills you want your students to have. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DinaDobrou<\/a> Totally, you need to know your students. You get to know them thru the course of a course – find what works and use it #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> Agree 100% with you there Mr. Raven (re interface and not doing all the thinking)… very tempting #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: I like tht principle of material\/activity interface. Must avoid temptation to do all the work\/thinking on paper. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Celinejr<\/a> Right – thanks for that clarification! And I think that IS a good principle to have. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> @surreallyno<\/a> meaningful tasks are so important! It gets our students motivated too! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: I particularly like that principle of the material\/activity interface. Must avoid temptation to do all the work\/thinking on paper. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @gret<\/a>: @janetbianchini<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> @surreallyno<\/a> meaningful tasks are so important! It gets our students motivated too! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cecilialcoelho<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> Agree 100% with you there Mr. Raven (re interface and not doing all the thinking)… very tempting #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvbenevolofranca<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a> RT @willycard<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> good 2 remind that learners DON’T have 2 be doing same thing at same time>commom practice in school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsurreallyno<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPrinciple 4- without INTERACTION s learn in isolation. I know how I missed that in my young age. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: @surreallyno<\/a> “Design material\/activs which echo real life tasks;” #ELTchat<\/a> or that provide a stepping stone to real use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nseburnt<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIs there reason to do an unmeaningful task? G’morning all. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cecilialcoelho<\/a> @sandymillin<\/a> Right… so design according to an activity you want to happen, not a product scripted in advance #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@gret<\/a> Right! Design material which makes Ss THINK of meaning, not meanigles repetition stuff #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nfor all of us coursebook bound: i do most of my own mat making after i notice sts didn\u00b4t “get it”, then make sth will help better #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nDo I need to prepare my own materials. I have them right in front of me – in the students #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @seburnt<\/a>: Is there reason to do an unmeaningful task? G’morning all. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@seburnt<\/a> meaningful is relative huh? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@seburnt<\/a> Nothing specific. Unmeaningful tasks happen when teachers don’t realize it. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> Design focusing on task not on function? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @seburnt<\/a>: Is there reason to do an unmeaningful task? G’morning all. #ELTchat<\/a> Miguided teachers? Contrived language practice ….<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: @cecilialcoelho<\/a> @sandymillin<\/a> Right… so design according to an activity you want to happen, not a product scripted in advance #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> That is such a dogme statement Mike \ud83d\ude09 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> edit what is in book whenever possible – but with 13 groups not always time!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nseburnt<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI use almost all original material. It’s the nature of my program. The key principle is integration into meaningful context. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @gret<\/a> Right! Design material which makes Ss THINK of meaning, not meanigles repetition stuff #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: for all of us coursebook bound: i do most of my own mat making after i notice sts didn\u00b4t “get it”, then make sth will help better #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> @seburnt<\/a> Old habits?? School policy? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @seburnt<\/a>: I use almost all original material. It’s the nature of my program. The key principle is integration into meaningful context. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m going to be boring: Design material which fulfills your aims & not just sth u thought hhmm that’s nice! Rehearse activities #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: I’m going to be boring: Design material which fulfills your aims & not just sth u thought hhmm that’s nice! Rehearse activities #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI’ve seen some ELTs doing Ctrl+c, Ctrl+v from web sites… Pathetic stuff. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @seburnt<\/a>: I use almost all original material. It’s the nature of my program. The key principle is integration into meaningful context. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> What do you mean by rehearse activities Marisa? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nseburnt<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> Sure, meaningful is relative, but it should be meaningful to someone other than the activity writer. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBloggersELT<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThey tried to teach me with edtech #fromherarchives<\/a> #classicblogging<\/a> @esolcourses<\/a>http:\/\/ow.ly\/39uSI<\/a> #edtech<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@eshwaranv<\/a> I’ve seen that too…sometimes without even changing the heading…gives me the creeps #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cecilialcoelho<\/a>: @harrisonmike<\/a> That is such a dogme statement Mike \ud83d\ude09 #eltchat<\/a> > I’m glad you said that!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI sometimes like to take inspiration from oddball stuff like these:\u00a0http:\/\/trunc.it\/dn2an<\/a>http:\/\/trunc.it\/dovpe<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: I’m going 2 b boring:Design mat which fulfills your aims & not just sth u thght that’s nice! #ELTchat<\/a> Spot the tutor \ud83d\ude09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cecilialcoelho<\/a> Run through activitie before use to make sure they generate language in your aims #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> That’s true! We sometimes think something is cool, but is it relevant? Focusing on our aims is essential. #ELTCHat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> Mike, i wish i could see it like you… ok, maybe sometimes it happens:-P #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHugely important — don’t discard materials after one try. Reflect, edit, adapt, recycle…? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@seburnt<\/a> haha yes true #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Hugely important — don’t discard materials after one try. Reflect, edit, adapt, recycle…? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Hugely important — don’t discard materials after one try. Reflect, edit, adapt, recycle…? #ELTChat<\/a> Reflect key word<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Hugely important — don’t discard materials after one try. Reflect, edit, adapt, recycle…? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cecilialcoelho<\/a> Oh yes… With the radio buttons and the odd spacing. They don’t bother to format the text. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> …and the reverse: don\u00b4t keep repeating the same mats w diff sts #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Yes, of course… Rehearsing does not ensure not flaws \/ trouble, but it sure prevents some problems #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueannaN<\/a> @cecilialcoelho<\/a> With 24 contact hrs and 13 for ‘admin’ I can’t spend ages prepping worksheets etc =( #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> Being a tutor is second nature – what can i do?? \ud83d\ude00 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: @SueannaN<\/a> @cecilialcoelho<\/a> With 24 contact hrs and 13 for ‘admin’ I can’t spend ages prepping worksheets etc =( #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nYes RT @cecilialcoelho<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> Yes, of course…Rehearsing does not ensure not flaws\/trouble, but it sure prevents some problems #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> i keep them…but usually don’t use with another group \ud83d\ude41 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: @SueannaN<\/a> @cecilialcoelho<\/a> With 24 contact hrs and 13 for ‘admin’ I can’t spend ages prepping worksheets =#eltchat<\/a> agree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a> Hugely important — don’t discard materials after one try. Reflect, edit, adapt, recycle…? #ELTChat<\/a> – Good point!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> @SueannaN<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> Hear Hear Mike!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: RT @englishraven<\/a> Hugely important — don’t discard materials after one try. Reflect, edit, adapt, recycle…? #ELTChat<\/a> – Good point!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: RT @englishraven<\/a> Hugely important — don’t discard materials after one try. Reflect, edit, adapt, recycle…? #ELTChat<\/a> – Good point!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwillycard<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> a wise man once said “If the planning of an activity takes a lot more time than the actual doing of it, it ain’t good”- is it true?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> sometimes the same material works differently in different classes anyway #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvbenevolofranca<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @gret<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> That’s true! sometimes think something is coo, but is it relevant?Focusing on our aims is essential. #ELTCHat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> Actually, I will disagree (slightly) there. DO repeat some materials with different Ss, to see if results differ. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: With 24 contact hrs and 13 for ‘admin’ I can’t spend ages prepping worksheets etc =( #eltchat<\/a> <nor me<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> Absolutely! Even if they work really well, there’s always possible reflection \/ improvement #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Hugely important — don’t discard materials after one try. Reflect, edit, adapt, recycle…? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nseburnt<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cecilialcoelho<\/a> @Shaunwilden<\/a> I think school policy is a guide, but if Sts benefit & there r results, admin won’t mind swaing away. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> \ud83d\ude42 I can imagine how many times you’ve said the ‘design for aims’ bit in TP feedback \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWho has time for preparing all these mats? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vladkaslniecko<\/a> Sometimes it fails hugely. Will blog about that the next time it does #eltchat<\/a> A sort of ‘dogme didn’t do it’ moment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@willycard<\/a> Disagree with that one. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> you know~ #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> I find myself constantly re-working and adapting materials, to suit different learner groups #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> You are a natural born tutor \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @willycard<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> a wise man once said “If the planning of an activity takes a lot more time than the actual doing of it, it ain’t good”- is it true?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDinaDobrou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Teacher’s tend to do that just cos an activity i be fun. But even if sts like it they feel: What’s In It For Me? (WIIFM) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @Shaunwilden<\/a> I agree with the importance of aims, but also would encourage somewhat ‘aimless’ materials sometimes, too! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nseburnt<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@willycard<\/a> That’s a pretty good rule of thumb, yes! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@seburnt<\/a> @Shaunwilden<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> Can I come work for you Tyson??? Mostly true, but not completely – for me at least.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> no such thing as natural born!!!! hahahah #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> totally agreed. I meant don\u00b4t presume results will always be the same. Also, think on ur feet! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAgree RT @SueannaN<\/a>: RT @englishraven<\/a>: Hugely important — don’t discard materials after one try. Reflect, edit, adapt, recycle…? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nddeubel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: Do I need to prepare my own materials. I have them right in front of me – in the students #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@seburnt<\/a> @Shaunwilden<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> In the end, u always have to cover what they had determined. You just have to find ways to do everything!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cecilialcoelho<\/a>: @janetbianchini<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> Absolutely! Even if they work really well, there’s always possible reflection \/ improvement #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> You are a natural born tutor \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a> > No I am not – I make myself look natural \ud83d\ude42 works both ways<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> me too! even if task was successful, I reflect on it and try to improve it. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nStuck writing tests and grading this PM. (with the help of David Guetta’s music of course). Missing #ELTCHAT<\/a> again! #bigfat<\/a>\ud83d\ude41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> Yep, me too – 5-10 layers of review\/experimentation (at least, and in some cases, years!) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ngot to go set up the IH #DOSconference<\/a> that starts tomorrow (we’ll tweet it as much as we can) , enjoy the rest of #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nseburnt<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> Most prep of materials is adaptation so you know how you’ll use it, right? Doesn’t take forever. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> @europeaantje<\/a> i used them when i had more groups of the same level…and it differed! yes! \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDinaDobrou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: Agree RT @SueannaN<\/a>: RT @englishraven<\/a>: Hugely important — don’t discard materials after one try. Reflect, edit, adapt, recycle…? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> totally agreed. I meant don\u00b4t presume results will always be the same. Also, think on ur feet! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvbenevolofranca<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cecilialcoelho<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> Rehearsing #ELTchat<\/a>> but need to remember students will add different contributions – this changes material<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwillycard<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> This is a must read in my opinion: Non-linearity and the observed lesson by David Mallows<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueannaN<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> Blog ur lessons as a resource. I went bak to Christian the lion 1 yr later&did the lesson quite differently #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> @janetbianchini<\/a> also I\u00b4ve got some pretty darn good mats that I\u00b4ve refined over the years & never fail me \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Use Dave’s challenge to blog on failures when reflecting on activities that don’t work @englishraven<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> @europeaantje<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a> Reflecting upon a mat that worked 2 put yr finger on wht made it wrk can b helpful too<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPrep time is important, but I don’t believe in it being shorter than the actual activity. Am I living a luxurious life here? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAnother of my hugely important principles: If it looks\/feels boring to\/for YOU, probably shouldn’t go into the classroom… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cecilialcoelho<\/a>: @janetbianchini<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> @europeaantje<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a> Reflecting upon a mat that worked 2 put yr finger on wht made it wrk can b helpful too<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Another of my hugely important principles: If it looks\/feels boring to\/for YOU, probably shouldn’t go into the classroom… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDinaDobrou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> @SueannaN<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> Sth that doesn’t work in a class can work in another. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Another of my hugely important principles: If it looks\/feels boring to\/for YOU, probably shouldn’t go into the classroom… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Another of my hugely important principles: If it looks\/feels boring to\/for YOU, probably shouldn’t go into the classroom… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> @janetbianchini<\/a> also I\u00b4ve got some pretty darn good mats that I\u00b4ve refined over the years & never fail me \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vbenevolofranca<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> I agree Valeria, but you can predict the most probable problems.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cecilialcoelho<\/a> @janetbianchini<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> re reflecting: absolutely #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> I agree same mats I have created have different effects on diff sts #ELTchat<\/a> -if sth has taken ages to do, it’s good to reuse!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> think you have to keep reviewing and adapting stuff (and sometimes taking risks) if you want to develop as a teacher #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> think you have to keep reviewing and adapting stuff (and sometimes taking risks) if you want to develop as a teacher #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> think you have to keep reviewing and adapting stuff (and sometimes taking risks) if you want to develop as a teacher #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cecilialcoelho<\/a> yes you can – troubleshoot like a fiend! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nseburnt<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIt’s all true–time spent creating materials is largest the first time. After that, they become part of your adaptable repertoire. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nHeikePhilp<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @shamblesguru<\/a>: EVO Session VILLAGE2010 a free 5-week workshop in Second Life for Eng Lang teachers\u00a0http:\/\/village.grouply.com\/<\/a> #village11<\/a> #engchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @seburnt<\/a>: It’s all true–time spent creating materials is largest the first time. After that, they become part of your adaptable repertoire. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DinaDobrou<\/a>: @harrisonmike<\/a> @SueannaN<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> Sth that doesn’t wrk in a class can wrk in anther. #ELTchat<\/a> >Couldn’t agree more Dina!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @seburnt<\/a>: It’s all true–time spent creating materials is largest the first time. After that, they become part of your adaptable repertoire. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> but….it happens sometimes that somethin really interesting for me was not that popular in class…#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Another of my hugely important principles: If it looks\/feels boring to\/for YOU, probably shouldn’t go into the classroom… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> You’re freaky you are… saying more eloquently what’s in my head and can’t get out! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGet the students to do your drawings for you (for vocab, for example)\u00a0http:\/\/trunc.it\/dp3jb<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfarflungstar<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTChat<\/a> Students + constant grammar rules + written activities = boredom | meaning + imagination + diversity + simplicity = engagement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vladkaslniecko<\/a> True, but I think it’s a principle worth the risk! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> but it’s again about getting to know your studetns \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> that’s a trick not a principle – get back in line grrrr \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nseburnt<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPlus, if you have confidence in your materials, students will have confidence in them. If you think they suck, they will. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmiladakrajewska<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nKeeping sts in suspence & revealing things step by step with the board, props, images or video clips + a well-rehearsed plan #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> @esolcourses<\/a> That Mrs Lyon-Jones is a wonder, she is… mind blowing \ud83d\ude09 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Another of my hugely important principles: If it looks\/feels boring to\/for YOU, probably shouldn’t go into the classroom… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: it happens sometimes that somethin really interesting for me was not that popular in class. | recognise that!..#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DinaDobrou<\/a> @SueannaN<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> @cecilialcoelho<\/a> And you can learn a lot from using same mats with diff classes #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @miladakrajewska<\/a>: Keeping sts in suspence & revealing things step by step with the board, props, images or video clips + a well-rehearsed plan #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvbenevolofranca<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cecilialcoelho<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> Yes, troubleshooting is a good one! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: RT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: it happens sometimes that somethin really interesting for me was not that popular in class. | recognise that!..#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> think you have to keep reviewing and adapting stuff (and sometimes taking risks) if you want to develop as a teacher #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> LOL! you’re much more eloquent than I am at 2.30am in the morning; trust me! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> I do believe there are a few natural born teachers, but quite rare to find, otherwise most become good through time lol #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nDon’t ever put on\/in your materials stuff the students can’t say or write or do on their own (even if it needs a little help)? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nCelinejr<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @farflungstar<\/a>: #ELTChat<\/a> Students + constant grammar rules + written activities = boredom | meaning + imagination + diversity + simplicity = engagement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> It’s my principle more and more ;o) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @harrisonmike<\/a> hit upon a principle: don\u00b4t do the work if the sts can do it for you. Seriously. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> I agree. If you take time to prepare mat, build in some variability so that it can be re-used again #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @miladakrajewska<\/a>: Keeping sts in suspence & revealing things step by step with the board, props, images or video clips + a well-rehearsed plan #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> @harrisonmike<\/a> hit upon a principle: don\u00b4t do the work if the sts can do it for you. Seriously. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDinaDobrou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> & they luv it if you ask them to bring tech stuff they find online to be used in class. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Don’t ever put on\/in your materials stuff the students can’t say or write or do on their own #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> I might put things they can’t fo on their own if I plpan on doing it as classwork – I’ll guide the use #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Don’t ever put on\/in your materials stuff the students can’t say or write or do on their own (even if it needs a little help)? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\npadgets<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cybraryman1<\/a>: My Vocabulary page\u00a0http:\/\/cybraryman.com\/vocabulary.html<\/a> engchat #eltchat<\/a>#elemchat<\/a> ellchat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> I keep all materials in folders on computer – make filenames clear then can find it quickly for SS when asked<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cecilialcoelho<\/a> LOL! you’re makin’ me blush now, Ceci \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @SueannaN<\/a>: @harrisonmike<\/a> I agree. If you take time to prepare mat, build in some variability so that it can be re-used again #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> I keep all materials in folders on computer – make filenames clear then can find it quickly for SS when asked<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@seburnt<\/a> @Shaunwilden<\/a> Very common for admin to get caught up on what has to be covered, what has been “promised”parents… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> got myself in hot water with that post! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nA little over halfway through #ELTChat<\/a>, folks… Keeping up? Brisk pace we’ve got going tonight!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> Not just me. @TurklishTEFL<\/a> too:\u00a0http:\/\/trunc.it\/dik7d<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cecilialcoelho<\/a>: @seburnt<\/a> @Shaunwilden<\/a> Very common for admin to get caught up on what has to be covered, what has been “promised”parents… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> When SS have to buy coursebooks, they want to use them – so I try to mix book, my mat and SS mat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nseburnt<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nStudent-generated material cuts down on your prep and is more meaningful to students! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> That’s great esp when u have put a lot of effort into a particular lesson (my faves consist of phrasal verbs lessons) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> good @Marisa_C<\/a> kept you in line though: what are the principles? LOL #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @seburnt<\/a>: Student-generated material cuts down on your prep and is more meaningful to students! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DinaDobrou<\/a> Had a good exp asking sts to find adverts on YouTube. I got material for a future lesson there! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @seburnt<\/a>: Student-generated material cuts down on your prep and is more meaningful to students! #ELTchat<\/a> –ohh yeah!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> te he he was just kidding #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> Good to bring a bit of color into yr cheeks \ud83d\ude09 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: RT @seburnt<\/a>: Student-generated material cuts down on your prep and is more meaningful to students! #ELTchat<\/a> –ohh yeah!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> I keep all materials in folders on computer – make filenames clear then can find it quickly when asked> me too<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: RT @seburnt<\/a>: Student-generated material cuts down on your prep and is more meaningful to students! #ELTchat<\/a> –ohh yeah!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDinaDobrou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> With help you can bring things to the next level. Without it can be threatening. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@eshwaranv<\/a> @sandymillin<\/a> good idea – though better still, upload materials to a website or wiki so students can practice at home #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nseburnt<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> They can use exercises from it for HW if nothing else. Don’t waste class time on useless activities from texts. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: RT @seburnt<\/a>: Student-generated material cuts down on your prep and is more meaningful to students! #ELTchat<\/a> –ohh yeah!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAgghh!! – I’m #ELTChat<\/a> 62 tweets behind for some reason!! It’s going very fast today<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: @eshwaranv<\/a> @sandymillin<\/a> good idea – though better still, upload materials to a website or wiki so students can practice at home #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> \ud83d\ude09 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nALiCe__M<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> I agree abt the need 4 “aimless” materials, those providing enjoyment pleasure laughter or just triggering curiosity #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ALiCe__M<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> I agree abt the need 4 “aimless” materials, those providing enjoyment pleasure laughter or just triggering curiosity #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> Like that idea… Wikis should be great. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> Might be because I think we have more chatters than usual Janet #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ALiCe__M<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> I agree abt the need 4 “aimless” materials, those providing enjoyment pleasure laughter or just triggering curiosity #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> I upload anything we’ve done in class to edmodo – SS ask for it now if I forget!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfarflungstar<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTChat<\/a> Allow students to shape materials – use art for students to express what they cannot express – and use that to teach how to express<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> Watch out when those there black wings are gusting behind #ELTChat<\/a>!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DinaDobrou<\/a>: @europeaantje<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> principle number…ehmm: pitch match at right level for sts #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @farflungstar<\/a>: #ELTChat<\/a> Allow students to shape materials – use art for students to express what they cannot express – and use that to teach how to express<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@farflungstar<\/a> I use mind mapping. Sts get to express and make connections too. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nDon’t forget the play factor. Materials which encourage learning through play are important! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: @esolcourses<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> I upload anything we’ve done in class to edmodo – SS ask for it now if I forget!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> yes, that was successful in my class too, when we worked with commercials..they continued at home,YouTube #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> Yes, the issue of leveling\/accessibility is important #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nalanmtait<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ALiCe__M<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> I agree abt the need 4 “aimless” materials, those providing enjoyment pleasure laughter or just triggering curiosity #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Don’t forget the play factor. Materials which encourage learning through play are important! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> @DinaDobrou<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> hahaha pitch mats, as in : materials #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ALiCe__M<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> I agree abt the need 4 “aimless” materials, those providing enjoyment pleasure laughter or just triggering curiosity #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDinaDobrou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Don’t forget the play factor. Materials which encourage learning through play are important! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwillycard<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> when using coursebook it’s worth trying to teach the unit backwards, esp. cos most of ’em are still old-fashioned P-P-P<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Don’t forget the play factor. Materials which encourage learning through play are important! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> Really? Must reread it after #ELTChat<\/a> lol<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ntoo much ponderosity and seriousness can demotivate – well hmmm… not all nationalitles i guesss \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbamarcia<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Don’t forget the play factor. Materials which encourage learning through play are important! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAnother of my principles: experiment with and pay attention to layout, fonts, etc. They can be really important. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> today is like being in one of my classes: bits n pieces flying everywhere LOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Another of my principles: experiment with and pay attention to layout, fonts, etc. They can be really important. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmiladakrajewska<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Another of my principles: experiment with and pay attention to layout, fonts, etc. They can be really important. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @willycard<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> when using coursebook it’s worth trying to teach the unit backwards, esp. cos most of ’em are still old-fashioned P-P-P<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Another of my principles: experiment with and pay attention to layout, fonts, etc. They can be really important. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> PLAY – ABSOLUTELY AGREE!!! my stds are sooo happy when they see me with a ball or board game \ud83d\ude1b -mainly adult stds \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Another of my principles: experiment with & pay attention 2 layout, etc. They can be really important. #ELTChat<\/a> <yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@willycard<\/a> So create materials which follow a test-teach -test approach? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: too much ponderosity and seriousness can demotivate – well hmmm… not all nationalitles i guesss \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvbenevolofranca<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a> Don’t forget play factor. Materials which encourage learning through play r important! #ELTchat<\/a> > especially 4 Young Learners<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@willycard<\/a> Right! Going through a unit in reverse, reverses the PPP and creates a more task-based\/deep end approach. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> good point about fonts… I always use large fonts for beginners 16pt + – makes infor easier to pick out #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nWestYorksESOL<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Another of my hugely important principles: If it looks\/feels boring to\/for YOU, probably shouldn’t go into the classroom… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cecilialcoelho<\/a> Thanks Cecilia – only 14 behind now!! #ELTChat<\/a> so catching up<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@farflungstar<\/a> Totally agree. ESP using art & images. Often words get in the way of language learning and u need 2 find a diff route #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@willycard<\/a> Use Marisa’s principles for coursebooks. She has good ideas #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbamarcia<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@willycard<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> when using coursebook it’s worth trying to teach the unit backwards > agree! I do it too!!!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTrying to follow #eltchat<\/a>, but I guess I’ll only be back for the evening discussion.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> good point about fonts… I always use large fonts for beginners 16pt + – makes infor easier to pick out #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfarflungstar<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@eshwaranv<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a> – mmappng’s great but I’m keen try learning through the use of creating art, vocab etc can be taught from that…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfguarany<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@willycard<\/a> lurking on yr #ELTchat<\/a>. Tks for Mallows’ article. Very thought provoking.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nseburnt<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@willycard<\/a> Cool idea. Must encourage some guided discovery by doing so. Of course, that’s always good. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nCelinejr<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nand activities that involve students to take responsibility and organize and interact with others. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @SueAnnan<\/a>: @willycard<\/a> Use Marisa’s principles for coursebooks. She has good ideas #eltchat<\/a> > I do? \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nanother principle of mine: students have brains & will seek meaning but i need to help them find it #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nalanmtait<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> PLAY – ABSOLUTELY AGREE!!! my stds are sooo happy when they see me with a ball or board game \ud83d\ude1b -mainly adult stds \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@hoprea<\/a> Yep, you’ll need to jump in that Ferrari to catch up with us at this point… \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAgree @Marisa_C<\/a> Materials which lend some zip to your lessons are very useful #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> the meaning or the brain? please clarify… #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: another principle of mine: students have brains & will seek meaning but i need to help them find it #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Celinejr<\/a>: and activities that involve students to take responsibility and organize and interact with others. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwillycard<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> that’s an alternative I like. calling it task-teach-task also makes it more interesting : ) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> the brain seeks meaning everywhere, always #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDinaDobrou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Celinejr<\/a>: and activities that involve students to take responsibility and organize and interact with others. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfarflungstar<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a> – painting and then teaching the language to express it is a great way I think – an image paints a thousand words….<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvbenevolofranca<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @fguarany<\/a> @willycard<\/a> lurking on yr #ELTchat<\/a>. Tks for Mallows’ article. Very thought provoking.> Yep will read it later<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> oh: help them find the meaning, haha #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> no matter what WE call stuff it’s the big boys that get the fame and fortune \ud83d\ude00 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMy final principle (for tonight, anyway)… Never more than one page of material per lesson, with blank page on back… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> need link to your presentation \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@farflungstar<\/a> I use mind mapping to combat time constraints. It’ll be great for sts to express themselves via art. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: My final principle (for tonight, anyway)… Never more than one page of material per lesson, with blank page on back… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: My final principle .. Never more than one page of material per lesson, with blank page on back… #ELTChat<\/a> <good idea!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @seburnt<\/a>: @willycard<\/a> Cool idea. Must encourage some guided discovery by doing so. Of course, that’s always good. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvbenevolofranca<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Celinejr<\/a>: and activities that involve students to take responsibility and organize and interact with others. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: My final principle (for tonight, anyway)… Never more than one page of material per lesson, with blank page on back… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwillycard<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI know, her workshop in tesolfr was v. good !RT @SueAnnan<\/a>: @willycard<\/a> Use Marisa’s principles for coursebooks. She has good ideas #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> it\u00b4s the wording & presentation make the difference: 140 characters don\u00b4t publish & market well \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nResist urge to always hunt for an use others’ materials. Designing and using your own is a crucial path to teacher development. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: My final principle (for tonight, anyway)… Never more than one page of material per lesson, with blank page on back… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDinaDobrou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> So as not to overwhelm the sts? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbamarcia<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vbenevolofranca<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> Don’t forget play factor. Materials which encourage learning through play r important! #ELTchat<\/a> > So true!!!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueAnnan<\/a> Presentation\u00a0 and PK\u00a0http:\/\/youtu.be\/Q<\/a>-wtFJFEVB4 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @willycard<\/a>: I know, her workshop in tesolfr was v. good !RT @SueAnnan<\/a>: @willycard<\/a> Use Marisa’s principles for coursebooks. She has good ideas #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDinaDobrou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Resist urge to always hunt for an use others’ materials. Designing and using your own is a crucial path to teacher development. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DinaDobrou<\/a> So as to not overwhelm the lesson \ud83d\ude42 Space for teacher AND students to add, shape the lesson. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfguarany<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Resist urge to always hunt for an use others’ materials. Designing and using your own is a crucial path to teacher development. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAdding images to text can help convey meaning for lower level s’s – for example: & #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @SueAnnan<\/a> Presentation\u00a0 and PK\u00a0http:\/\/youtu.be\/Q<\/a>-wtFJFEVB4 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Designing and using your own is a crucial path to teacher development. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bamarcia<\/a> “Meaningful” play and not for the sake of introducing it. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @englishraven<\/a>: Designing and using your own is a crucial path to teacher development. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAuthentic materials I usually find more stimulating for students, but they’re not always the best fit for all lessons #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Resist urge to always hunt for an use others’ materials. . #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: Adding images to text can help convey meaning for lower level s’s – for example: &\u00a0 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> Absolutely spot-on! Using own materials can be liberating and very special for the students eg created just for them #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Resist urge to always hunt for an use others’ materials. Designing and using your own is a crucial path to teacher development. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> hey amazing ideas…it’s great you made it to #ELTchat<\/a> today \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncybraryman1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nVisual Spatial Learners\u00a0http:\/\/cybraryman.com\/visualspatiallearners.html<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvbenevolofranca<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a> Resist urge 2 always hunt 4 an use others’ materials. Designing & using own is crucial path 2 TD. #ELTChat<\/a>> too true!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> hey amazing ideas…it’s great you made it to #ELTchat<\/a> today :)- agree!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbamarcia<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @SueAnnan<\/a> Presentation\u00a0 and PK\u00a0http:\/\/youtu.be\/Q<\/a>-wtFJFEVB4 #eltchat<\/a> > tnx 4 the links, Marisa! \ud83d\ude09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> done that gr8 stuffed goose tonight! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfarflungstar<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTChat<\/a> – coursebooks tend to be dry and irrelevant for many ss – either their act’s based on own their life or an escape from it helps…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> hey amazing ideas…it’s great you made it to #ELTchat<\/a> today \ud83d\ude42 –> Love #ELTChat<\/a>!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cybraryman1<\/a>: Visual Spatial Learners\u00a0http:\/\/cybraryman.com\/visualspatiallearners.html<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> agree fully! Reflect on why your material DIDN”T work – learn the lessons that failure gives you as a gift #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: Authentic materials I usually find more stimulating for students, but they’re not always the best fit for all lessons #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: Resist urge to always hunt for an use others’ materials. . #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> agree fully! Reflect on why your material DIDN”T work – learn the lessons that failure gives you as a gift #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nsorry just dropped @shellterrell<\/a> off at station & stuffed my goose!! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> yes, but we can adapt them a bit or use just the part of them…or use them in our materials (news,videos,songs…) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nJust remembered I did a plenary on this topic a few years ago…@ddeubel<\/a> was there, too! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\npadgets<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cybraryman1<\/a>: Visual Spatial Learners\u00a0http:\/\/cybraryman.com\/visualspatiallearners.html<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWe’ve been here f2f but also sharing tech ideas and sites #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> That’s fantastic. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvbenevolofranca<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bamarcia<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> @SueAnnan<\/a> Presentation\u00a0 and PK\u00a0http:\/\/youtu.be\/Q<\/a>-wtFJFEVB4 #eltchat<\/a> > tnx 4 the links, Marisa! \ud83d\ude09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDinaDobrou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> @shellterrell<\/a> Sniff to the 1st, yum to the 2nd..;) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> – agree. Think it’s important to make sure authentic materials fit the task, & learning aims #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nalanmtait<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAny other fans of just a piece of realia as material? (Plus maybe a couple of ideas in yr head…. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> sounds nice… hope the duck’s good #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: @harrisonmike<\/a> – agree. Think it’s important to make sure authentic materials fit the task, & learning aims #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @alanmtait<\/a>: Any other fans of just a piece of realia as material? (Plus maybe a couple of ideas in yr head…. #ELTChat<\/a> ] Yep.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> And sometimes they are just too taxing for the learners #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> thanks we’re having a 12th night party!#eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@eshwaranv<\/a> @SueAnnan<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> Sounds like a great EVO session. I was planning to do Webheads in Action… Might try both #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: RT @alanmtait<\/a>: Any other fans of just a piece of realia as material? (Plus maybe a couple of ideas in yr head…. #ELTChat<\/a> ] Yep.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> I try to stick to one page Jason, but have to admit I sometimes go over that… never more than 2 though!!! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: RT @alanmtait<\/a>: Any other fans of just a piece of realia as material? .. #ELTChat<\/a> ] Yep. Also mystery objects are gd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bamarcia<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> @SueAnnan<\/a> Presentation\u00a0 and PK\u00a0http:\/\/youtu.be\/Q<\/a>-wtFJFEVB4 #eltchat<\/a> > tnx 4 the links, Marisa! \ud83d\ude09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a> Sounds like you’ve had a fab time – goose sounds good!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> A teacher’s materials over time are like a map or diary of their teaching soul… (waxing poetic here!) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@alanmtait<\/a> Yeah. Great to do travel stuff by bringing in old train tickets or an Xmas pudding #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> A teacher’s materials over time are like a map or diary of their teaching soul… (waxing poetic here!) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> A teacher’s materials over time are like a map or diary of their teaching soul… #ELTChat<\/a> <and their TD!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncybraryman1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> @shellterrell<\/a> Hope you took a picture together #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> fingers crossed:-) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> you poet you!!! #ELTchat<\/a> – I don’t agree with the one-page thingie though – I tend to chuck out a lot so….<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> A teacher’s materials over time are like a map or diary of their teaching soul… (waxing poetic here!) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@alanmtait<\/a> Should qualify that – the Xmas pud isn’t for travel stuff, but you knew that right… #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> yes – agree it can be hard to find authentic mats that are a good fit for the learner group you are teaching #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cecilialcoelho<\/a> Ooooh, two pages…. oooh, spose we can let you off with the occasional naughtiness… \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> @esolcourses<\/a> i remember my uni teacher told me “we shouldn’t simplify authentic mats but the tasks we give with them” #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cybraryman1<\/a> we did I’m sure Shelly with tweet #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> @cecilialcoelho<\/a> as long as they\u00b4re both blank on the back! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTeacher_in_SA<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @englishraven<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> A teacher’s materials over time are like a map or diary of their teaching soul… (waxing poetic here!) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> Thank you Mr. Raven!!! Would hate to lose yr respect coz of that \ud83d\ude09 I can get carried away #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vladkaslniecko<\/a> I uses almost all authentic mats and then work hard on the tasks to give the students full benefit. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI’ve got a feely-bag and a collection of weird gadgets too #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nDeep;o)RT @englishraven<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> A teacher’s mats over time r like a map or diary of their teaching soul… (waxing poetic here!) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> I agree realia can work wonders in a class – very authentic language always emerges naturally eg restaurant menus #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> @cecilialcoelho<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> If you need a stapler, you’re overdoing it. \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> @esolcourses<\/a> and you can use authentic materials also with elementary stds…just think of apppropriate task \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> Lots of blanks pages… check! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncybraryman1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTech Integration for ELL\u00a0http:\/\/cybraryman.com\/elltech.html<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cybraryman1<\/a>: Tech Integration for ELL\u00a0http:\/\/cybraryman.com\/elltech.html<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> I would use aithentiv mats at lower levels with a very simple task e.g. how many ppl in this convo #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: @harrisonmike<\/a> @esolcourses<\/a> i remember my uni teacher told me “we shouldn’t simplify authentic mats but the tasks we give with them” #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a>: @vladkaslniecko<\/a> I uses almost all authentic mats and then work hard on the tasks to give the students full benefit. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvbenevolofranca<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: @esolcourses<\/a> I agree realia can work wonders in a class – very authentic language always emerges naturally eg restaurant menus #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwillycard<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> A shameless plug here:\u00a0http:\/\/scr.bi\/gUdXcN<\/a> <-Article I wrote on self-assessment. Some tools to incorporate in your mat.dev. maybe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @willycard<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> A shameless plug here:\u00a0http:\/\/scr.bi\/gUdXcN<\/a> <-Article I wrote on self-assessment. Some tools to incorporate in your mat.dev. maybe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThe longer the piece the fewer the questions and vice versa, ot split them material up into sections #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> @europeaantje<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a> Well, I use a stapler w\/ 2 pgs… but I got cute colored staples… Make it any better? ;-P<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nOk folks – last 5 or 6 minutes of this chat – What is the ONE major principle which you liked from our chat today? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @gret<\/a>: RT @cybraryman1<\/a>: Tech Integration for ELL\u00a0http:\/\/cybraryman.com\/elltech.html<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDinaDobrou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Ok folks – last 5 or 6 minutes of this chat – What is the ONE major principle which you liked from our chat today? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nApols… been called away & GTG. Thanks for another Gr8 #ELTChat<\/a>! Catch you later!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbamarcia<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> @cecilialcoelho<\/a> My ws are never blank at the back! Will have to stop saving paper? LOL #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vladkaslniecko<\/a> @Fuertesun<\/a> @gret<\/a> Great that you ladies made it here too! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nalanmtait<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat favourite realia have youse all got? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPlease please please consider your students may have difficulties. Dyslexia, dyscalculia etc, we can help with our materials #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @alanmtait<\/a>: Any other fans of just a piece of realia as material? (Plus maybe a couple of ideas in yr head…. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> @harrisonmike<\/a> But does doing some (moderate, sensible) adapting to authentic materials make it non-authentic??? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> i remember my German teacher used an article from magazine but we didn’t read it…#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@alanmtait<\/a> maps #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> had to drag myself away from the sun! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfarflungstar<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTChat<\/a> – I think it helps if you have lived in a non native English speaking country and worn the other boot so to speak<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@alanmtait<\/a> I’m a big fan of having the Ls bring in their own realia… Nothing like a good surprise! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @farflungstar<\/a>: #ELTChat<\/a> – I think it helps if you have lived in a non native English speaking country and worn the other boot so to speak<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsurreallyno<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMy fav. principle: Make everything as simple as possible but not simpler! (I recall Einstein) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmiladakrajewska<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @surreallyno<\/a>: My fav. principle: Make everything as simple as possible but not simpler! (I recall Einstein) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> …we were supposed to find the colours there…in the sentences, joining the words and so on..:) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @surreallyno<\/a>: My fav. principle: Make everything as simple as possible but not simpler! (I recall Einstein) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nUse coloured paper (light blue or yellow) or use a coloured plastic wallet to help those with reading difficulties #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: Use coloured paper (light blue or yellow) or use a coloured plastic wallet to help those with reading difficulties #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DinaDobrou<\/a>: Ok folks – last 5 or 6 minutes of this chat – What is the ONE major principle which you liked from our chat today? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @surreallyno<\/a>: My fav. principle: Make everything as simple as possible but not simpler! (I recall Einstein) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> keep em short, visual, substance and not… #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @farflungstar<\/a>: #ELTChat<\/a> – I think it helps if you have lived in a non native English speaking country and worn the other boot so to speak<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMy site (Gapfillers) is almost all authentic materials #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> @rliberni<\/a> We’ve been having a fab time indeed Janet, & lots of teaching reflections \/ sharing thanks to Berni! \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @DinaDobrou<\/a> “make materials suit your learners\u00b4 needs” #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> Erm… I had to drag myself away from the moon… \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvbenevolofranca<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMajor principle for me: why do I need this material? What do I hope students will gain from material use. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: Please please please consider your students may have difficulties. Dyslexia, dyscalculia etc, we can help with our materials #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> Favourite principle – SS come first when creating materials < if they’re not interested, ur wasting time!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a>: @esolcourses<\/a> I would use aithentiv mats at lower levels with a very simple task e.g. how many ppl in this convo #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Learner-centric materials with meaningful assessments #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> thanks I liked your tweets… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@englishraven<\/a> we did a vocab ex yesterdaywith shampoo & shower gel bottles – got a lot of gr8 ideas for using these #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vbenevolofranca<\/a>: Major principle for me: why do I need this material? What do I hope students will gain from material use. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nkeep things simple, clear, visual and relevant to ss’ needs #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cecilialcoelho<\/a> @janetbianchini<\/a> @rliberni<\/a> Sounds wonderful! Awesome people and wonderful learning! Couldn’t be any better! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: keep things simple, clear, visual and relevant to ss’ needs #eltchat<\/a> > grt principle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: keep things simple, clear, visual and relevant to ss’ needs #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsurreallyno<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThank you for this session! Are these tweets archived somewhere? #ELTchat<\/a> (missed some of them)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a>: My site (Gapfillers) is almost all authentic materials #eltchat<\/a> – just started using it thx<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a> My site (Gapfillers) is almost all authentic materials #eltchat<\/a> – great resources!!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> @esolcourses<\/a> @vladkaslniecko<\/a> @rliberni<\/a> Agree…simplifying the task better than adapting the mat itself #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @eshwaranv<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> Learner-centric materials with meaningful assessments #eltchat<\/a> > like that one keeps me off centre stage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bamarcia<\/a> Just personally, I’ve found blank backs allow me to cater to curve balls and a direction that learners can choose #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: keep things simple, clear, visual and relevant to ss’ needs #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cecilialcoelho<\/a> That’s wonderful to hear! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cecilialcoelho<\/a>: @harrisonmike<\/a> @esolcourses<\/a> @vladkaslniecko<\/a> @rliberni<\/a> Agree…simplifying the task better than adapting the mat itself #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMy principle: mix and match, try out a lot of things, see which work and which don’t and REFLECT #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Keep the simple and meaningful (can it b 2 connected principles?) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ddeubel<\/a> Interesting, I think my views have changed\/progressed a lot since then, but others haven’t #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cecilialcoelho<\/a>:@vladkaslniecko<\/a> @rliberni<\/a> Agree…simplifying the task better than adapting the mat itself #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nalanmtait<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a>: @englishraven<\/a> we did a vocab ex yesterdaywith shampoo & shower gel bottles – got a lot of gr8 ideas for using these #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwillycard<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMorpheus(The Matrix): I?m trying to free your mind, Neo. But I can only show you the door. You?re the one who must walk through it? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cecilialcoelho<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> Keep the simple and meaningful (can it b 2 connected principles?) #ELTchat<\/a> > yes why not?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: My principle: mix and match, try out a lot of things, see which work and which don’t and REFLECT #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Yes grade task not material #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvbenevolofranca<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @eshwaranv<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> Learner-centric materials with meaningful assessments #eltchat<\/a> > like that one keeps me off centre stage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@alanmtait<\/a> real ones. picked on my (former) travels. my fave map o\/t world is falling to bits. sts love it! #EltChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DinaDobrou<\/a> As in, the ‘mystery objects’ from my site? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@willycard<\/a> deep and profound #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbamarcia<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> My site (Gapfillers) is almost all authentic materials #eltchat<\/a> > Had a glance & loved it! Will check later. \ud83d\ude09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfguarany<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @vbenevolofranca<\/a>: Major principle for me: why do I need this material? What do I hope students will gain from material use. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bamarcia<\/a>: @rliberni<\/a> My site (Gapfillers) is almost all authentic materials #eltchat<\/a> > Had a glance & loved it! Will check later. \ud83d\ude09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> @englishraven<\/a> I loved the shampoo \/ moisturizer bottles activity \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> yea with a beginner grp u could have a v short piece with one simple question #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWell we have come to the end of this great #ELTchat<\/a>! Thank you all for a great stimulating convo – now I know why I missed it last week!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\neshwaranv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks a lot for the great convo on #eltchat<\/a>. See you all soon.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvbenevolofranca<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: My principle: mix and match, try out a lot of things, see which work and which don’t and REFLECT #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> thanks for the great ideas this week! What’s tonight’s topic?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncecilialcoelho<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @willycard<\/a>: Morpheus(The Matrix): I?m trying to free your mind, Neo. But I can only show you the door. You?re the one who must walk through it? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cecilialcoelho<\/a> @harrisonmike<\/a> @esolcourses<\/a> @vladkaslniecko<\/a> @rliberni<\/a> Agree.simplifying task better thn adapting the mat itself #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglishraven<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThat’s curtains for this session folks. Thanks for a great #ELTChat<\/a>! Worth staying up for!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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