#langchat Archive

#LangChat is dedicated to the discussion of topics associated with issues and trends in world language instruction and learning. Educators, administrators, learners, and aficionados of world languages are encouraged to participate and share their experiences and input on various topics such as new ways to teach vocabulary, using music in the language classroom, and making standards-based grading valid. This chat is also unique in that it brings together language educators worldwide and from different contexts (elementary, secondary, higher education, etc.) and languages.
Thursday May 25, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hi everyone and welcome to the last #langchat of the 2016-2017 school year!
  • participatechat May 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #langchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/q9PdwKw6v4
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hola hola cocacola! I’m Bill from IN, Spanish 1/2. Excited to reflect with you all tonight #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Let’s start with introductions! Tell us who you are, where you teach, and what you’re looking forward to this summer! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    I'm Megan. French 2-AP in Detroit, MI. Looking forward to lots of travel this summer! #langchat
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hola #langchat! Allison, Spanish in Iowa. T
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Buenas noches #langchat! I am Maris in Md. I am excited for the BEACH!
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Oh! I’m looking forward to #iFLT17 in Denver :D #langchat
  • BThompsonEdu May 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Bethany, French, CA - I'm looking forward to being home and watching Netflix. #langchat
  • K_Griffith May 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Kathy from VA, #deptof1 Spanish teacher, hoping I'll be able to #langchat with my iPad. 😊
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hola #langchat! Allison, Spanish in Iowa. Today was the last day of school with kids 💃🏻💃🏻
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    I am going to miss it by ONE WEEK! I'll be in Denver just after it ends. Boo. #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Oh and I am also super excited to facilitate @edcampciva in June!! #langchat
  • jaybeekay518 May 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Salut #langchat! Julia, French, NJ--can't wait for books and the pool! (not done for a month, though.)
  • CatherineKU72 May 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Bonsoir! A short chat window before a well-deserved Rolfing session. French 2-AP & Digital Literacy Coach in Mount Vernon, WA. #langchat
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    At least you might get to the pool on the weekends until then? #langchat
    In reply to @jaybeekay518
  • DMooreSpanish May 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Danielle from 7th grade Spanish from Chicago #langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hey, #langchat! Wendy, French 1, Ohio, trying to prop my eyes open to chat tonight! Last day w/ Ss was today.
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    No #langnap before?? #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • sr_connolly May 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    I'm Mark, HS Spanish teacher and Instructional Technologist in the Boston area. #langchat
  • joyeuse212 May 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Bonjour! I teach French 1-4 in MO. Two more days and I'll have a whole summer to reflect! 😎🌞#langchat
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Shoulda had a #langchat #langnap
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Really looking forward to last day on June 16th...I might not make it. #langchat
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    I’m also super excited to continue this SLA course I’m taking through @MSU_MAFLT #langchat
  • sr_connolly May 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    I'm looking forward to sun, cycling, baseball and a change of pace. #langchat
  • vspanishpodcast May 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Episodio 100: ¡Cien episodios! https://t.co/MyCAZ3fAzT #spanish #learnspanish #langchat
  • WhatDHeckman May 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    ¡Qué tal, #langchat! Derek here, K-8 Spanish teacher in #Omaha. Looking forward to VACATION! Last day of school today. :-)
  • joyeuse212 May 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    I'm SO looking forward to this year's AATF Convention being in my hometown and being one of the delegates too! #langchat
  • SraBurbano May 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hola #langchat amigos! Angela from IL, HS Sp1-3!👋🏼
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Also looking forward to my last summer of reading for pleasure before starting my MA full time. Aaaghh! #langchat
  • LauraErinParker May 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Laura from NC - French 1 and 2. Looking forward to rest and fun projects #langchat
  • ICanSpanish May 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Kathryn from MN, Spanish 1-4, excited too move to a new house this summer! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Anyone ready for Q1? #langchat
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Wish #langchat was going on to have a live one while we’re there.
    In reply to @WhatDHeckman
  • LauraErinParker May 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    I can't wait to spend a day with a good book! #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • WHSWorldLang May 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    My first #langchat ever! French 4, 5, AP. Last day June 23
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    This summer I am looking forward to sitting on my couch but still getting a paycheck? See also: the beach. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Q1 Q1 What was a change, large or small, that you made this year? #langchat
  • magistertalley May 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Jason Talley, Latin teacher in Dripping Springs, Tx. Looking forward to working to build new Middle School program. #langchat
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Welcome!!! We go later into June as well! #langchat
    In reply to @WHSWorldLang
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1 I went deskless! #langchat
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Welcome to #langchat!
    In reply to @WHSWorldLang
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1 and started at a new school. First time being part of a dept. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1 I read a full novel with French 3! #langchat
  • LauraErinParker May 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    French 2 - completely new units - some worked well and some didn't #langchat
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: Switching almost exclusively to testing with IPAs #langchat
  • joyeuse212 May 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: Using an all Proficiency -Based curriculum #langchat
  • DMooreSpanish May 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1 did all of my formal speaking assessments online #langchat
  • jaybeekay518 May 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    #langchat A1 PD firsts: wrote my first conference proposal and presented with colleagues!
  • WHSWorldLang May 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1 I made a concerted effort to do more #authres listening activities with my level 4 students, in particular. #langchat
  • Elisabeth13 May 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Elisabeth teaching French outside Houston:) we finish next week! #langchat
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: Also my favorite addition was using @senorwooly's Billy y las botas! #langchat
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: This year I went #deskless! #langchat https://t.co/dKbG6E0OgJ
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: making proficiency goals transparent for my Ss! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 And I think it was the first year ever that I did not assign ANY grammar-based HW. #langchat
  • Elisabeth13 May 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 tried IPAs this year- went really well! And started a new school:) #langchat
  • WhatDHeckman May 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    After our early release @ 11 today, that's exactly what I did! #Langnap #langchat
    In reply to @welangley, @MmeFarab
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 there were too many changes for me this year to list them all haha. I’m sure I’ll get a reflective blogpost up soon #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 May 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Amanda in Ks. Last day today! I'll be in and out but wanted to join the last #langchat of the year!
  • K_Griffith May 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 I did my best to not make everything perfect and not reinvent already great #langchat activities.
  • ICanSpanish May 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 did a novel with level 2 this year, usually just do them with 3 and 4 #langchat
  • BThompsonEdu May 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: I went completely paperless ... ok, like 99.9% paperless #langchat
  • sr_connolly May 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1. Fewer traditional assignments, more flexibility, more attention to students' needs over my syllabus. #langchat
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    At the end of the year I used microlistening activities and they seemed to really help! #langchat https://t.co/G8pEfqCvVf
    In reply to @WHSWorldLang
  • magistertalley May 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 I stopped using the textbook as curriculum and moved towards providing a more individualized experience. #langchat
  • jaybeekay518 May 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    #langchat A1 also tried "noticing" activities with grammatical constructs for the first time this year!
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 I started incorporating more HOT activities. #langchat
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    #blogthattooporfavor #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    This was also the first year I gave myself permission to stress less about perfection. Just tried to go with the flow. #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 May 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: i made a concerted effort to increase my TL use. #langchat
  • sr_connolly May 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Language teaching is at its core communicative & collaborative. Soak it in. I'm lucky to have amazing colleagues. #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Saaaaaaaaaaaame #langchat
    • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
      This was also the first year I gave myself permission to stress less about perfection. Just tried to go with the flow. #langchat
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    that's why we have summer! ;) #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    I actually gave some assignments...completion points. GASP. #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • SraBurbano May 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Q1 using a lot more videos & authres #langchat
  • magisterb480 May 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1 Created a class story in Latin 1. It turned out awesome! #langchat
  • WhatDHeckman May 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1 Started being more deliberate w/ expectations, reviewing them frequently, & reinforcing them quicker. #langchat #newteacher
  • BThompsonEdu May 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: I also started using @RecapThat to record students talking #langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    I left work at contract time for the majority of the year ... and survived. #legasp #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • massignmenthelp May 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #globaledchat #iOSedChat #jerdchat #langchat #learnbetter Tips that can Help College Freshman Save a lot of Money https://t.co/t4PuIYV8ld
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1 Also… I trusted my Ss more with activities I thought might have been difficult for them, and they blew me away #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Sounds like we're ready Q2! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Q2 Q2 What was your big AHA moment of the year? #langchat
  • SenoraSkinner May 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Karen, Spanish, Illinois. Tossed the textbook this year #langchat
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: A lot of my work with assessing speaking paid off when I had more sts using TL outside of the class! #langchat
  • SraChiles May 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2 Hi all! Heather from SC, #IBSpanish and L2. My new was #gamification with @classcraftgame -lots o' interaction, lots o' tweaks #langchat
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2 The power of going over expectations every day. I still have work to do with it, but things were better. #langchat
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I think deskless works great in upper levels! Less distractions, more engaging conversations! #langchat
    In reply to @WHSWorldLang
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2 The world will not end if I don't grade everything on a proficiency rubric. #langchat
  • sr_connolly May 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    .@CNNEE podcasts are fantastic. @Newsela and News in Slow Spanish are all awesome #authres. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @WHSWorldLang, @CNNEE, @Newsela
  • magistertalley May 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 #langchat I realized (too late) how crucial it is to build listening skills.
  • SraWilliams3 May 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: that novice level Ss CAN understand. That it's about carefully planning my Spanish I use with them #langchat
  • K_Griffith May 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 I realized I need to go WAY slower and do way more reps of structures than I do. #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Confession: I still grade interpretive on a points basis because it makes my life easier! #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Similary, i'm okay with my Ss not being where they're "supposed" to be if they're still learning & having fun. #langchat
  • WhatDHeckman May 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 Students are people, not objects to be spoken at. Get to know them personally & the #CI becomes MUCH easier. #langchat
  • magisterb480 May 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    #langchat
    • magisterb480 May 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
      A2 Journal entries. Did it in Quarter 4 and was a great opening/bell ringer activity.
  • jaybeekay518 May 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    #langchat A2 if I can't articulate the point of the task/activity/assessment, I'm probably doing it wrong.
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: Having 3 differentiated reading clubs for 1 novel 🙌🏻 #langchat https://t.co/phUWxpEHpF (thanks @senoraCMT!)
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: Novices will use the language you use often! I have Ss using relative pronouns in level 1 b/c I used them all the time. #langchat
  • ICanSpanish May 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2 #langchat was a big AHA for me!!
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    same thing w indirect object pronouns! #langchat #whydidieverteachthatinlevel1
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • K_Griffith May 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 I'm not using games or as much as I could. #langchat
  • AssignmentHelpN May 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    #globaledchat #iOSedChat #jerdchat #langchat A Professional’s Guide for Using Case Studies in Online Classroom https://t.co/SA4ZZzFre1
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    And French 3 REALLY got into the novel we read...that was meant for level one!! #langchat
  • vspanishpodcast May 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Learn Spanish: How To Memorize Vocabulary and more https://t.co/XYKZy7jbYK #spanish #learnspanish #langchat
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    There was a good #langchat about that a few weeks ago...
    In reply to @K_Griffith
  • DMooreSpanish May 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 using @RecapThat that to assess speaking gets lets me assess a whole class in less than 15 minutes. Used 2 take 2 days #langchat
  • magistertalley May 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 Also, students don't all have to be on p. 32 at the same time. #langchat
  • kellycondon May 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Kelly, an elementary Spanish teacher from MA! Joining #langchat late but here!
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 That I DON’T have to let a disruptive S disrupt the learning of everyone else. #langchat #lessonlearnedtoolate #sorrytomy95percent
  • SraChiles May 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 We went 1:1 last year and I learned that I have to teach/let Ss teach tech skills along w/ language. Totally worth it, though. #langchat
  • jaybeekay518 May 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    #langchat A2 choice board projects = more interest = better quality work for me to grade. :)
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    This is SUCH a hard balance to find, especially in atmosphere where admin prefers you handle those issues alone! #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Yes! I spend the first two-ish weeks getting Ss accustomed to the different tech we use often! #langchat
    In reply to @SraChiles
  • magisterb480 May 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2 Here's what I wrote on the journals again: https://t.co/BKP2clzBZU #langchat
  • joyeuse212 May 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: When you're the only one teaching proficiency based with no support it's time to leave. #langchat
  • WhatDHeckman May 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2.1 I imagine that classroom mgt will be easier next yr as well, since I'll return to ppl w/ whom I have a solid relationship. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    And I went the opposite! Sometimes less tech is fine with me. #langchat
    In reply to @SraChiles
  • kellycondon May 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Finding twitter as a resource for collaboration was an out-of-the-classroom AHA moment for me! #langchat
  • K_Griffith May 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    I have been absent from #langchat for awhile-- I've been taking an exercise class. 💪
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Also @SraSpanglish 's presentation idea made me not hate presentations... AT ALL! #langchat https://t.co/7S6ABoE1wh
  • kellycondon May 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Learned this too! #langchat
    • jaybeekay518 May 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
      #langchat A2 choice board projects = more interest = better quality work for me to grade. :)
  • SraBurbano May 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Q2my AHA moment was attending CSCTFL17!👍👌awesome experience!#langchat
  • LauraErinParker May 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2: Pulling kids interests to make units - Stromae/music and Criminal Minds / descriptions. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    So happy to hear this! #langchat
    • kellycondon May 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
      Finding twitter as a resource for collaboration was an out-of-the-classroom AHA moment for me! #langchat
  • WHSWorldLang May 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2 Ah-ha & duh moment! Ss happier w 2-min small group presentations. Ss listen and learn more too. Need better assessment though #langchat
  • SraChiles May 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Yes! language + tech bootcamp + survival tasks in class is my intro now... not colors, countries, & capitals any more #gettingreal #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator May 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    #LANGCHAT TEACHERS: HOW CAN WE EXPLOIT THIS?? https://t.co/9GrDoWFFpv https://t.co/ovl5k7iLgB
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Q3 coming up in just a minute! #langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    So smart! Probably why you were named a TOY 😉#langchat
    In reply to @SraChiles
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Q3 Q3 What was the biggest risk you took this year, and how did it pay off? #langchat
  • WHSWorldLang May 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A2 Mystery skype! Tried it this week with @jullmann1 & kids loved it. Critical thinking, speaking for purpose, using questions! #langchat
  • ICanSpanish May 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    So many of my Aha moments are also DUH moments! #langchat
    In reply to @WHSWorldLang
  • LauraErinParker May 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A2: Weekly songs @SraSpanglish and March Musical Madness @MmeFarab #langchat
  • kellycondon May 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Would LOVE to do this with you or @jullmann1! What language do you teach and what age? #langchat
    In reply to @WHSWorldLang, @jullmann1, @jullmann1
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3 This year I did less TPRS and more PACE model for grammar ideas. Worked really well! #langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    #langchatconfession I never finished March Music Madness #langchat
    In reply to @LauraErinParker, @SraSpanglish
  • sr_connolly May 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Yes! On top of that, tying #langchat to school & community "chatter" matters. What are they talking about in L1? Have that inspite L2.
    In reply to @WhatDHeckman
  • camccullough1 May 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    #langchat #hammontonedu
  • jaybeekay518 May 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    #langchat A3 speed dating! 2-min convos as different personas on different topics. Ss did great and asked to do again!
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3 Going deskless. I felt instant regret after, but I’m glad I kept with it. I need to reinforce expectations better w/ deskless #langchat
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3: I should have saved this... but having my students give presentations without notecards! They were so great & I was impressed! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    NO! No way! #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @LauraErinParker, @SraSpanglish
  • LauraErinParker May 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3: Breakout boxes - 1st one was okay, kids loved it, still working out kinks. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3 I also assigned a genius-hour style passion project to my French 4s while we did AP prep. We'll see how they turn out soon! #langchat
  • LauraErinParker May 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    My kids didn't pick Papaoutai - still shocked! #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @SraSpanglish
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3 And of course it was a risk to leave the school I was at and move back to my hometown. #langchat #paidoffthough
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    I tried two digital breakouts - one great, one not so great. Interesting concept, hard to execute! #langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: Tossing bell ringers aside and starting with input! Scary, hard, and tiring, but so worth it! #langchat
  • magisterb480 May 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3 Basically going off textbook in all levels #langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    We did state testing, which made classes like 28 minutes long? Then I was out for bereavement and it all fell apart ... #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @LauraErinParker, @SraSpanglish
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Deskless is my #1 goal for when I return to the classroom. #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    I am impressed with all going deskless! I still like my desks, but I do want some alternative seating #langchat
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    I do really enjoy it. There has been a little pushback from Ss but admin LOVE it. #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • WhatDHeckman May 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3 This year, I focused on practicing my #CI skills & gave very few grades. Kids enjoyed Spanish instead of dreading it. #langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Nope, not a single one. We started each day with the objective, then straight into the input stage. All about primacy-recency! #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • SraScheetz May 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Kelly, Spanish, TN, jumping in late, excited to be able to work on things that aren't school without feeling guilty. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I used the passion project instructions that @mmeshep created! #langchat
    In reply to @WHSWorldLang, @mmeshep
  • DMooreSpanish May 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 pretty much ditched my book ##langchat
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Oh yes! I forgot that I dropped my bellringer to do more input at the beginning of class! #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @welangley
  • WhatDHeckman May 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3.1 I like to think that I'm paving the way for NO GRADES in the future; just a proficiency-oriented score/rating of some type. #langchat
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I think it’s important to have seating options for sure. gotta try to be comfy to learn better :) #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • DMooreSpanish May 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3 stopped banning googlr translate. Taught responsible use and alternatives #langchat
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: Deskless was my biggest risk as well! I loved it & never went back #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    We have a great new flexible seating room in my school...so jealous of the Ts who get to use it! #langchat
    In reply to @welangley, @Marishawkins
  • joyeuse212 May 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3: Incorporating performance assessments. Much resistance b/c not as easy for Ss to copy. Oh no! #langchat
  • SraScheetz May 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3 Traded my typical, comfortable L2 classes for L1 to pilot new prof-based curriculum, all #authres, no text (also answers Q1!) #langchat
  • WHSWorldLang May 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3 Set a giant reach for SMARTgoal. I didn't meet goal, prob wasn't written well, but Ss still improved a LOT #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I am slowly...SLOWLY...mulling this over, too. #langchat
    In reply to @DMooreSpanish
  • Elisabeth13 May 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Are we talking no T desk or no SS desks? #deskless #langchat
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3: I also started SBG (standards based grading) this semester & am really enjoying it #langchat
  • kellycondon May 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3: My biggest risk was PBL in the language classroom. My Ss were much more engaged. The challenge was staying in TL #langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    SBG is the bomb dot coooooom! #langchat
    In reply to @SraWienhold
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    What info did you start with on that transition? I want my gradebook to better reflect S growth. #langchat
    In reply to @SraWienhold
  • K_Griffith May 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3 Adding another novel to Spanish 3. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    It's a game-changer, isn't it? Next goal: Ditching letter grades. #langchat
    In reply to @SraWienhold
  • SraChiles May 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Very smart! Prohibition just makes it more attractive and tempting. #langchat
    In reply to @DMooreSpanish
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    For numbers? Or proficiency markers? #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @SraWienhold
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    No student desks! Just chairs! #langchat
    In reply to @Elisabeth13
  • vspanishpodcast May 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Episodio 14: El clima en España https://t.co/8xv9E4JzjK #spanish #learnspanish #langchat
  • WhatDHeckman May 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    I think I just found a great idea for starting my classes next year! #LangChat #ThanksWendy
    • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
      Nope, not a single one. We started each day with the objective, then straight into the input stage. All about primacy-recency! #langchat
      In reply to @welangley
  • profedenham May 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3 I tried to not be an old school pronunciation master and correct every mispronunciation. Also started using art for bellringers #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Would love to do proficiency markers. Exceeds, Meets, Approaches, Not Yet. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @SraWienhold
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Q4 coming up! #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator May 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Hey #langchat! My youngest just graduated from pre-k!
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Q4 Q4 What are you looking forward to trying (or ditching) next year? #langchat
  • WHSWorldLang May 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3 National Board Cert. Lots of time spent & not sure of results. But I think so much more re Ss learning & how to achieve more. #langchat
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    How I started- My categories are modes of communication, only assessments, no hw, retakes are allowed on everything #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    We started w/ input: stories, music, reading, etc - starting each day w/ the TL! #langchat
    In reply to @WhatDHeckman
  • SraChiles May 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Nice! Plenty of room to move around and rearrange👍 #langchat
    In reply to @SraWienhold, @Elisabeth13
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A4: Ditching: CLASSROOM JOBS. 2 years in a row could NOT make it work. #langchat
  • LauraErinParker May 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Love this idea! #langchat
    In reply to @SraWienhold, @welangley
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Oh my goodness, my own hashtag! #langchat
    In reply to @WhatDHeckman
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A4 Being MORE personalized. Although I thought I was doing a decent job at it EOY surveys didn’t convey that. #langchat
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A4 if ONE S thought I wasn’t being personalized enough that means I didn’t pay enough attn to them :( #langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I feel the pressure to add grades but they're grades on meeting the standard (for the most part) #langchat
    In reply to @joyeuse212, @SraWienhold
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A4: Ditching the TEXTBOOK and I couldn't be happier!!!! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A4 Trying more primacy/recency. Processing guides. Ditching vocab lists (this has been so hard). #langchat
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    No HW or no HW grades? #langchat
    In reply to @SraWienhold
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    No, but I will put it on my "to blog" list! #langchat
    In reply to @K_Griffith, @SraWienhold
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    It is a management dream! All bags in the back, so no phones or other distractions. #langchat
    In reply to @Elisabeth13
  • jaybeekay518 May 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    #langchat A4 So many things! I want to try an IPA. I am so intimidated...
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4 we’re 1:1 next year so I’m excited to explore the possibilities for that #langchat
  • DMooreSpanish May 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4 I want Ss blogging #langchat
  • joyeuse212 May 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: Going deskless, using more TL. #langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    They are! And aren't we supposed to be leading with language, anyhow? #langchat
    In reply to @WhatDHeckman
  • WhatDHeckman May 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4 #deskless!!! Going to #ECBC17 in August by @OWLanguage, can't wait! #langchat
  • magisterb480 May 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4 Assume an authoritative stance. Establish clear limits and boundaries, expectations and appropriate consequences from the start #langchat
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    You should check out @seesaw for student blogs! #langchat
    In reply to @DMooreSpanish, @Seesaw
  • LauraErinParker May 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    I've lowered the amount of vocab, but so hard to ditch the list completely! #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • profedenham May 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4 I can't wait to try teaching with novels. I'm totally following @SraWienhold and her blog for the how to's. #langchat
  • K_Griffith May 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4 Use more games to provide more reps. #langchat
  • LauraErinParker May 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4: More TL input, More personalized, different grading system. #langchat
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Actually usually just 1 semi circle. I don't like having a back row. Too easy to try & hide. Everyone needs to be at dinner table #langchat
    In reply to @SraChiles, @Elisabeth13
  • magisterb480 May 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    This is what I need to work on for next year. #langchat
    • magisterb480 May 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      A4 Assume an authoritative stance. Establish clear limits and boundaries, expectations and appropriate consequences from the start #langchat
  • jaybeekay518 May 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    #langchat A4 I also want cultural understandings and comprehensibility as primary goals, rather than background noise.
  • SraScheetz May 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4 Trying looping/continue curr pilot w/L2. So, also trying to teach L2 that I "know" so well w/completely different approaches! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    It takes so much prep to make it work well! Too many classes to teach to focus on doing it, frankly. #langchat
    In reply to @LauraErinParker
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    True- I feel like I was able to make so many changes because I was down to 1.5 preps #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @LauraErinParker
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Honestly both. My only he is if something is not finished in class. Only summative in gradebook. Formative just practice #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • LauraErinParker May 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    I understand completely! #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4 do a better job circling at the beginning of the year so I don’t try to overcompensate at the end of the year #langchat
  • magistertalley May 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4 looking forward to applying Listening As Modeling approach. Ditching textbook for good. #langchat
  • kellycondon May 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4 Next year I hope to have iPads in my classroom which will allow me to create digital portfolios #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4 I also (every year) need to become more diligent in choosing my target structures and really focusing on those. #langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4 Trying: weekly real choice homework? Ditching: long, drawn-out units. #langchat
  • kellycondon May 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4 I also look forward to having some of my Ss for a second year in my classroom since I teach 3 grade levels #langchat
  • SraChiles May 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4 More CI & greater variety of #authres for all levels. Also collaborating with other classes- Sí, podemos!! @SraSpanglish #langchat
  • profedenham May 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4 I'm also working with my principal to go #deskless Hopefully she'll let me. #langchat
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4 get better at differentiating for high flyers #langchat
  • magistertalley May 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A3 Basing so much of content/tests on information provided by students. Created an amazing classroom culture. #langchat
  • K_Griffith May 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4 I'd like to formulate a year plan like @SraWienhold and try to keep my ADHD self from changing anything. #langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Yep. My class was only 90% TL for a semester. Imagine what they could do if I started that from the very beginning! #langchat
    In reply to @WhatDHeckman
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    I always have the best intentions to do this and then....#langchat
    In reply to @K_Griffith, @SraWienhold
  • WHSWorldLang May 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Q4 More IPAs, more authentic listening input from variety of sources, more student feedback, more proficiency-based #langchat
  • VTracy7 May 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Hi #langchat I'm so TIRED I lost track of time!
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    I am not a long term planner ... I always try and am off track before the first unit ends. #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @K_Griffith, @SraWienhold
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Why is 90%TL so darn hard?! #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @WhatDHeckman
  • profedenham May 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    3 preps but losing the vocab list is really hard for me! My last connection to the old grammar mastery days! Hard to let go... #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @LauraErinParker
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    I love yearly plans 🙌🏻 long term planning is my jam #langchat
    In reply to @K_Griffith
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Q5 is on its way! #langchat
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    I agree! I tried once, but it didn't stick. #langchat
    In reply to @profedenham, @MlleSulewski, @LauraErinParker
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    See also: how to get kids to use TL when not being forced? #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @WhatDHeckman
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Q5 Q5 What questions or issues do you have now that you need solutions to for next year? #langchat
  • VTracy7 May 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A4: I want to ditch Bell Work for something different. And papers. Seriously, I hate taking up papers. #langchat
  • Elisabeth13 May 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A4 we adopted new books next year. Haven't cracked a text in years but might try a few resources now? #langchat
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    For me- it is easier to explain in L1 AND I am somewhat funnier in L1 too... #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @MmeFarab, @WhatDHeckman
  • Elisabeth13 May 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    That's a WHOLE #langchat on it's own!!!
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @MmeFarab, @WhatDHeckman
  • AHSblaz May 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Just surfaced from grading tests and noticed the time; hi to all #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A5 My first question is, how different is going to be to teaching COLLEGE kids instead of high schoolers?! #langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    I have gotten SO much better being funny in French this year. Makes my day when a few Ss understand and laugh! #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @MlleSulewski, @WhatDHeckman
  • SraChiles May 25 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    I'll dm you my student guide & key skills sometime tomorrow--it's not easy to get to right now. #langchat
    In reply to @DMooreSpanish, @MmeFarab
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5: How much different is teaching college kids going to be from teaching high schoolers?! #langchat
  • VTracy7 May 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5: I'd like my ss to "spontaneously output" I know they'll do that when the time is right but is there a quick-rise formula? #langchat
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I’m working to know WHAT my assessments will be and when. For my sake and Ss sake. #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @K_Griffith, @SraWienhold
  • jaybeekay518 May 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    #langchat A5 writing a 2-yr francophone cultures & communications class...so...how do I do that??
  • AHSblaz May 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A4 need to develop 2yr rotation for combined 3/4 class as it looks like that will happen every yr now #langchat
  • Elisabeth13 May 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5 gotta do better w AP. And 90% TL. #langchat
  • WHSWorldLang May 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Q5 Need to provide better differentiation. Need to find a novel of more interest for Ss (LPP and Petit Nicolas) were not hits. #langchat
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    OH and also decide on my #authres BEFORE the unit instead of having to scramble to find one that fits later #langchat
    In reply to @welangley, @MmeFarab, @K_Griffith, @SraWienhold
  • SraScheetz May 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5 Still need to figure out vocab approach. "Student-created" ends up as even longer lists than before prof. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5: Won't apply to me next year, but dept is adopting new textbook. Don't want it to be waste of $$ but haven't used 1 in years...#langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I always give at least 1 day notice on assessments (& type) and most kids don't complain b/c they know the material. #langchat
    In reply to @welangley, @K_Griffith, @SraWienhold
  • Elisabeth13 May 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Whaaaat? But what will they do w out knowing their colors and capitals?!?! #langchat :)
    In reply to @SraChiles, @MmeFarab
  • vspanishpodcast May 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Aprende español: Ola de frío polar https://t.co/v2XqFVC6I6 #spanish #learnspanish #langchat
  • kellycondon May 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5 I'll be teaching 3rd and 4th grade in the same classroom next year. Exploring ways to teach two levels at once...suggestions? #langchat
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    College kids are not that much different! Honestly phones & attention is more of issue bc they feel entitled & don't have "rules" #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5 Oh, I have SO MANY, but can't reveal them to you now ... #langchatsecrets #langchat
  • magistertalley May 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5 The biggest issue students mentioned was lack of consistent daily class structure throughout the year. #langchat
  • SenoraSkinner May 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A4: building program from scratch next year at small rural school with no lang teacher. 😱no pressure!!! #langchat
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    I don't think there are lessons, you just pick what you want to do each quarter. I am talking ROUGH long term #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @K_Griffith
  • WhatDHeckman May 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5 Exactly what to say in #TL from day 1: scaffolding, circling, using realia & gestures, etc 2 set tone for L2 use right away. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I saw the syllabus for courses I'll be teaching and strict "phone out, no points for today" policy. Fingers crossed...#langchat
    In reply to @SraWienhold
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Yeah. I need to work on having assesments done before starting unit #langchat
    In reply to @welangley, @MmeFarab, @K_Griffith
  • ICanSpanish May 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    #langchat A5 Still trying to create the perfect rubrics! (My first summer task while my frustrations are still fresh)
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I'm thinking of having random assignment collection next year to make these decisions for me #langchat
    In reply to @welangley, @K_Griffith, @SraWienhold
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A5 How can I revamp level one to find better resources? #thestruggle #langchat
  • WhatDHeckman May 25 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    90% TL. I'll be dreaming about how best to do that all summer... #langchat
    In reply to @Elisabeth13
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    College profs did this...very effective at getting me to do my HW on a regular basis. #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @welangley, @K_Griffith, @SraWienhold
  • LauraErinParker May 25 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A5: How to get more CI/TL in class - accountability for me and students. #langchat
  • SraChiles May 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A5 Getting units,#authres, & key structures in line for my jrs in #IBSpanish. I neglected them this year. Gotta do better! #3preps #langchat
  • magisterb480 May 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A5 How to keep the storyline going next year in Latin 2 we've started in Latin 1. How to go to totally CI in Latin 3. #langchat
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    I’m not sold on the whole “non-targeted” as a curric, but maybe it could be good for those fast processors to acquire more vocab #langchat
  • VTracy7 May 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Haha! THAT is the unicorn of the teaching world. #langchat
    In reply to @ICanSpanish
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    I may go to PD over the summer about this- I am definitely interested but not sure how much it will work for me #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • K_Griffith May 25 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A5. Having assessments done ahead of time. #langchat
  • SraScheetz May 25 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Just need to figure out more formative assessments/checks for learning along the way #langchat
    In reply to @SraWienhold, @welangley, @MmeFarab, @K_Griffith, @tmsaue1, @wcsCOcg
  • SenoraSkinner May 25 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A5 rubrics and a gradebook I believe in. Ci and circling. Slowing down. #langchat
  • DMooreSpanish May 25 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A5 Where can I find more short readings #langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Jelly! I would love to do almost anything guided by @tmsaue1! #langchat
    In reply to @SraScheetz, @SraWienhold, @welangley, @K_Griffith, @tmsaue1, @wcsCOcg, @tmsaue1
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    YES. Have got to be more intentional about this, myself. #langchat
    In reply to @SraScheetz, @SraWienhold, @welangley, @MmeFarab, @K_Griffith, @tmsaue1, @wcsCOcg
  • AHSblaz May 25 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    #langchat write the final, break down to basic learnings, develop activities: backward planning !
    In reply to @jaybeekay518
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    It’s definitely interesting, and definitely fun, BUT I don’t just don’t know about using it as my only curriculum #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Can it be - time for TAKEAWAYS! What will you take with you to mull over this summer? #langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    TA it is summer. I will take most of June off and then tackle my next year to-do list! #langchat
  • LauraErinParker May 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    I did this the week before our last speaking assessment - huge difference. Need to do more! #langchat
    In reply to @SraScheetz, @SraWienhold, @welangley, @MmeFarab, @K_Griffith, @tmsaue1, @wcsCOcg
  • Marishawkins May 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Ahhh too soon for the last #langchat to be over!! Will there be a #langbook this year?!?!
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    TA that Idk what I’ll do with my thursday nights :P Well… there is trivia night… #langchat
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    TA: I am SO THANKFUL for #langchat! Especially thankful to have found a friend/teaching twin in @MmeFarab this year.
  • profedenham May 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A5 I get my since to speak Spanish I've had a real problem with them speaking in and responding in English. I want TL output #langchat
  • magistertalley May 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A5 I want to make sure to have a clear idea of the end of year goals at the beginning of the year. #langchat
  • VTracy7 May 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    TA: I gotta get every thought, lament, idea, breakthrough down on paper before I forget it all. #langchat
  • LauraErinParker May 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    TA: #langchat is the best! Relax this summer and then start putting all the ideas I've stolen into my plans for next year.
  • MlleSulewski May 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    And as a general announcement, #langchat will be taking the summer off! No #langbook or #langcamp - take time to refresh!
  • welangley May 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    TA I’ve connected with SO MANY wonderful FL Ts this year since doing #langchat so great to bounce ideas around. And it’s nice to talk shop.
  • SraWienhold May 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Here is a rough year plan from last year https://t.co/kKUWLSwqwz #langchat
    In reply to @WhatDHeckman, @MmeFarab, @K_Griffith
  • WhatDHeckman May 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    TA for next yr: Focus on L2, L2, L2 (that's why they hired me) & relationships w/ stds! :-) #langchat
  • MmeFarab May 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Yes! I do not know what I would have done without you this year!! #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • K_Griffith May 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    TA: I've missed all the wisdom and encouragement that #langchat gives. ❤️