#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 January 4, 2018
8:00 PM EST

  • participatechat Jan 4 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #langchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/q9PdwKw6v4
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Good evening everyone and welcome to the first #langchat of 2018! Tonight we’re talking resolutions, revolutions and goals.
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Let’s start with introductions! Let us know who you are, where you’re from and what you teach (and how you're keeping warm, if you're in the bomb cyclone)! #langchat
  • KathTomi Jan 4 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Joining from Australia because it's summer holidays and I CAN! Primary school teacher of Japanese. #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:02 PM EST
    I'm Megan, I currently teach a few sections of French 3 at Penn State! No snow here but it sure is cold! #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Jan 4 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Rebecca from Boston, MS French, sipping chocolate-noisette hot chocolate and wearing layers of wool & fleece en plein bomb cyclone. #langchat
  • mmeshep Jan 4 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Lisa from MO, teaching French 2-5/IB. It's been chilly, but no snow here. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Also let us know if this is your first #langchat! Don't be shy :)
  • SraWilliams3 Jan 4 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hola #langchat Amanda from KS. It’s been in the negative temps for a couple of week! My heater is working overtime!
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Bonjour! I’m Heidi, French Teacher from Virginia. No school tomorrow because of the extreme cold. #langchat
  • MarciHarrisAA Jan 4 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Marci from Ann Arbor #langchat
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Jan 4 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hello hello hello #langchat! I'm Rose, I teach K-5 Spanish, & it's snowing heavily in upstate New York ❄⛄☃
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hi #langchat! Maris from Md- teaching MS/US Spanish- part of the bomb cyclone but I am staying warm by staying inside on our snow day!
  • BThompsonEdu Jan 4 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Bethany, I teach French and I'm in California, I don't want to mention our weather #langchat
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Me too! We had a delay today and are closed tomorrow. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • madamednmichael Jan 4 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Dawn, I teach French in Central Ohio, no bomb cyclone but il fait un froid de canard! 🦆❄️#langchat
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:04 PM EST
    A snow day or two isn't a bad way to ease back into school after break! #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • mmeaida Jan 4 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Franny the French teacher in FL. I have levels 1-2 and IB. Back to school Monday! #langchat
  • SraWienhold Jan 4 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hola! Allison teaching Spanish to grades 7-12. Here in Iowa the forecast is -10 at 7am tomorrow 😫 #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Yes, please don't! #langchat
    In reply to @BThompsonEdu
  • PRHSspanish Jan 4 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hi #langchat! A few minutes late since I had to go downstairs for my computer cord and remembered eight other things! Meredith here in ATL, Spanish 1 and 2 teacher! SOOO exited for second semester!
  • SraStephanie Jan 4 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hello #langchat! Former HS Spanish teacher, current doc student in Clemson College of Ed 🤓
  • VTracy7 Jan 4 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hi #langchat! So excited that we're chatting tonight! It's 36 degrees out here in the sticks, be very jealous. Viviana from Louisiana. I teach #Spanish for the #Middles
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:05 PM EST
    True! Especially because we don't have to make them up! We have two free days then we start online. #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • SraDentlinger - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:05 PM EST
    #langchat hello! Elizabeth from Central IA. I teach Spanish. I'll be popping in and out as I'm at home with my newborn after my second day back from maternity leave!
  • MmeCarbonneau Jan 4 @ 8:05 PM EST
    #langchat Still blizzarding here in So. Coastal Me. My own kids' school has canceled for tomorrow, still don't know about where I teach (15 miles south). MS French
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:05 PM EST
    I agree! It's mother nature's way of saying we needed a longer winter break! #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @Marishawkins
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Welcome back!! We've missed you! #langchat
    In reply to @SraDentlinger
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:06 PM EST
    As a reminder (or if you're new to #langchat), we operate in a Q1/A1 format, so please include A# in your answer and our #langchat hashtag! Q1 coming up!
  • SraDentlinger - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:06 PM EST
    I see your 6° and lower you an 8° 😨 #langchat
    In reply to @VTracy7
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:06 PM EST
    They started us on a delay for tomorrow and then made the cancellation call an hour ago. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Q1 Q1 What are your strategies for getting your students excited about language learning in 2018? #langchat
  • Rdene915 Jan 4 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Wow, what a night for chats, going on this hour #Bunceechat #istemln #MasteryChat #games4ed #langchat Going to try to join in :)
  • DawnCarney3 Jan 4 @ 8:07 PM EST
    And yup, that's me, forgetting the #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1 The best way to get Ss excited is to be excited myself, I think! #langchat
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Me too!!! #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @MlleSulewski
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Jan 4 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1 finding their interests, connecting to classroom curricula, finding routines, being silly #langchat
  • MmeV411 Jan 4 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Hi! Elaine from GA! I teach french 1 and 2. It’s cold here! #langchat
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1: I am making my level 5 students more invested by choosing the next topic of study #langchat
  • MsFlorezluisa Jan 4 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Hi, I’m new to this, and working to get my cert. in Spa. So I’m open to all the knowledge! #langchat
  • KathTomi Jan 4 @ 8:09 PM EST
    #langchat A1 2018 means the beginning of a new school year here in Oz. My goal is to build a greater rapport with my students, get to know all 600+ of them a little better and go from there.
  • SraDentlinger - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:09 PM EST
    I've missed you all in #langchat land, too!
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1: Sharing my excitementand enthusiasm with the Ss. I also spend tome really getting to know my Ss . Today they made @Flipgrid videos sharing who they are and why they want to learn French. #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Jan 4 @ 8:09 PM EST
    New to #langchat? Here’s how to follow along! https://t.co/5b8Qf0rFgM
  • DawnCarney3 Jan 4 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1 hoping to inspire at dept level via some lead with languages materials #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Q1 is up now! #langchat
    • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:07 PM EST
      Q1 Q1 What are your strategies for getting your students excited about language learning in 2018? #langchat
  • mmeaida Jan 4 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1. Usually a “fresh slate” talk as well as some goal setting in TL. But I’m looking to find a better hook for Monday 👀 #langchat
  • madamednmichael Jan 4 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1 As much authentic as possible! Docs, audiovisual, communicative context. And probably more French rap and hip hop because they seem to be amazed by it. #langchat
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1: Also my level 1s are going to start their first novel! We started with a create your own pirate activity! #langchat
  • MmeV411 Jan 4 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Elaine here in ATL. I teach French 1&2. It’s cold, brrrr. #langchat
  • SraDentlinger - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:10 PM EST
    #langchat Q2 is up right now! What strategies do you use to get students EXCITED!?
    • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:07 PM EST
      Q1 Q1 What are your strategies for getting your students excited about language learning in 2018? #langchat
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Welcome to #langchat! It is exciting to have new faces each week!
    In reply to @MsFlorezluisa
  • MsFlorezluisa Jan 4 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Thank you for the heads up! #A1 #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1 Since I'll be starting back with a brand new crop of students on Monday, I also want to make French seem as non-threatening as possible! #langchat
  • mmeshep Jan 4 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1 Fr. 2 is falling in love w/Martinique while we suffer through a cold, dreary winter. Fr. 3 chose their own resolution. Fr. 4/5 is reading Le Petit Prince! All in all, it hasn't been a bad 1st week! #langchat
  • profe_irizarry Jan 4 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Isabel and I teach Spanish! Snow and wind chill 🌬🌬 #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Jan 4 @ 8:11 PM EST
    #langchat A1 Feedback!! My motto is going to be DO IT TODAY. If I assign something, I'm writing ON IT today, giving feedback TODAY, no more excuses. I stalled on that last semester and paid for it in lack of work ethic and enthusiasm (from the kids).
  • mmefmartinez Jan 4 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Happy New Year! Bonne année! ¡Feliz año! #langchat
  • SraDentlinger - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:11 PM EST
    #langchat A1 I personally started with a powerpoint of baby pictures. #sorrynotsorry #SoManyAwwwws
  • VTracy7 Jan 4 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A 1: I'm using some @LeadWLanguages videos next week to help my Ss see the possiblities of language learning #NotJustaHighSchoolRequirement #LifeSkill #langchat
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:11 PM EST
    I'd love to hear more about the create your own pirate activity. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • MmeBlouwolff Jan 4 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1 My Ss were thrilled to read handwritten letters in French from their ePals in the Alps yesterday, so that definitely built excitement. Now, to keep it GOING... #langchat #easiersaidthan
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:11 PM EST
    True! I think this is the key to engagement is to make success seem achievable for all! #langchat
    • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:10 PM EST
      A1 Since I'll be starting back with a brand new crop of students on Monday, I also want to make French seem as non-threatening as possible! #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Jan 4 @ 8:12 PM EST
    #langchat A1 They are soooo much more apt to work and use the language and get excited when our feedback is timely and it's transparent that we are on top of it and have our caca together. I lost sight of that last semester - le sigh.
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Consistency in feedback/follow-through is my hugest area of weakness! It's awful. #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • BThompsonEdu Jan 4 @ 8:12 PM EST
    I started to do that too. If I can't give it feedback and give it back by the next time I see ss I don't assign it. #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • SraWienhold Jan 4 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1: I am trying to remind students how much they KNOW to build confidence & a feeling of accomplishment (& hopefully get them to sign up for next year 😉) #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Jan 4 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1: I have some new students so I’m trying to get to know them and build up a culture of support and togetherness. It’s a challenge! #langchat
  • mmefmartinez Jan 4 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1: playing games, role playing, modelling, authentic scenarios, 5 au quotidien. #langchat
  • SraDentlinger - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    #langchat this! And if they're a group that's never excite-able... at least I will be!
  • MsFlorezluisa Jan 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Feedback is always helpful, and the fastest the feedback comes, the faster the improvements come. #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Sooo important! The mantra in my methods class was "they don't care what you know until they know that you care." True for all ages! #langchat
    In reply to @SraWilliams3
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1 DUDES. The Mascota Especial worked like a CHARM. They were totally into sharing their pets and forgot they were trying to act like they forgot their Spanish! #langchat https://t.co/TpUsdeVXVr
  • Mme_Conrad Jan 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1 Making language a real thing to use with real peers - we are in year four of a sister school partnership and taking our biggest group yet to France in April! #babysteps #langchat
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    I copied some from @ericcurts snowman activity then made my own additions- students then described it and put their slide into @Seesaw ! https://t.co/sQGpCD7oiS #langchat
    In reply to @htrude07, @ericcurts, @Seesaw
  • mmefmartinez Jan 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1: recognizing their efforts, speaking with them as much as possible in the target language. Reading stories, using technology. #langchat
  • SraWienhold Jan 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Which is as they WANTED to hear about 👶🏻 #winwin #langchat
    In reply to @SraDentlinger
  • SraDentlinger - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    OMG. 600 students!? You're my hero. #langchat
    In reply to @KathTomi
  • MmeCarbonneau Jan 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    #langchat A1 I get students excited by reminding them language learning is FUN by making it fun yet purposeful. Since I am continual learning and excited, they reap the benefits too.
  • ProfeRandolph Jan 4 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Hi everyone. LJ from North Carolina. Spanish & teacher ed. Happy new year! #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Jan 4 @ 8:14 PM EST
    This is my weak spot. I am very (too?) wary of boring strong students, which can stress the less confident ones. Any tips to keep things rolling along at a clip, yet without threat? #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Awesome! Thanks, Maris! I’ll check it out on my snow day #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @ericcurts, @Seesaw
  • profe_irizarry Jan 4 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A1: I hope they feed off of my excitement-- I sing and dance (and I CAN'T sing or dance😂). I always ask for their input it decides our course of study. Sometimes we don't know where we'll end up, but that's ok! #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Jan 4 @ 8:14 PM EST
    #langchat
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:14 PM EST
    I did that with brain dumps (a la @RetrieveLearn) when we returned- even I am impressed with what they remembered! (Hopefully my principal @BullisUS was too when he popped in!) #langchat
    In reply to @SraWienhold, @RetrieveLearn, @BullisUS
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:15 PM EST
    I just call on the strong ones a lot to keep them on their toes ;) #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff
  • MmeBlouwolff Jan 4 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Seeing the tropics in snowy winter is a GREAT hook and stress-reliever! Akin to the cute pets that @SraSpanglish mentions in her most recent blog post. Unit theme as therapy! #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep, @SraSpanglish
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1: Tomorrow is our last review day before final exams, but we've been writing stories to send to an orphanage in Haiti for our writing review this week. #langchat
  • MmeV411 Jan 4 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1 I have all of the same students and a few new ones so I changed a few things from first semester and kids responded well! New warm up, new ways to keep them accountable! #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A1 Also, we're diving into the trusty self-improvement unit soon with @FLIPGRID AND amigos in WI!! #langchat https://t.co/rG6ax1n3H7
  • SraDentlinger - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:16 PM EST
    #langchat A1 I'm attempting to excite them with some holiday culture these last few days of the semester. Fingers crossed!
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Q2 coming up shortly! #langchat
  • WhatDHeckman Jan 4 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Just published my first book in @iBooks! For my fellow #Spanish-speakers & #teachers, this is written a very short "reader" format. #langchat #EarlyLang #Omaha Please click here to read a preview & purchase (if you are so inclined): https://t.co/pEOn6H2cTl
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:16 PM EST
    I have found that providing extension vocabulary for each unit has challenged the strong students. Also they learn even MORE from #authres #langchat (One remembered utensilios!)
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff, @MlleSulewski
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:16 PM EST
    That's how I feel too. My French 3s asked me what new things I had learned since last year today. They wanted to make sure they would get to benefit from my new tech integrations. #langchat
    In reply to @MmeCarbonneau
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Q2 Q2 What is one thing that worked well in 2017 that you would like to keep in 2018? #langchat
  • marthaca82 Jan 4 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Warm up for the 2ndsemester! “ I Can Statement Review” #soysjh #SJHCats #katyisdlote #langchat
  • MmeCarbonneau Jan 4 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A1 #langchat Also my students will do their 2nd free write and free talk in just a few weeks then compare their first and second. They are ALWAYS AMAZED at their progress and INSPIRED to keep going.
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A2: Mystery based activities - created a need for language/communication and really engaged my students. #langchat
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Jan 4 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2: Daily themes - kids are *actually* looking forward to Arte Martes?! I'd like to see how I can better integrate these into our regular lessons. #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Oo, yes! Can't forget the music! I had them pick from my playlists ( https://t.co/Hazp79hq0k ) which song they wanted to present this semester! #langchat
    In reply to @madamednmichael
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Q2 For me its the PACE-method style grammar, putting the work on the Ss and introducing grammar via authres, since we do SO MUCH OF IT so quickly at college level! #langchat
  • mmeshep Jan 4 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2 My students graph their proficiency/performance level after each IPA. I love the convos that take place as they discuss their progress toward proficiency! #langchat
  • MarciHarrisAA Jan 4 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2: using the textbook as a resource only My 100% switch to proficiency and #authres #langchat
  • Rdene915 Jan 4 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Hi #langchat checking in from Pittsburgh, multi--chatting :) A2 #PBL was really great this year, Ss connected w/other classrooms, shared so much w/one another, so authentic
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • DawnCarney3 Jan 4 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2 modeling or including interpersonal activities in dept meetings so folks have examples to use and know where to find them online/hard copy #langchat
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Would love to hear more about these!! #langchat
    In reply to @LauraErinParker
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    I definitely spent 30 minutes rearranging chairs so they would get that fresh slate feeling when they walked in today! #langchat
    In reply to @mmeaida
  • Rdene915 Jan 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2 also using stations in my room and a more flexible learning space, huge difference for Ss, more engaged, #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MmeBlouwolff Jan 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    I love when we actually DO a task at a meeting so that I feel confident using it in the classroom right away. #langchat
    In reply to @DawnCarney3
  • madamednmichael Jan 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    my students have been very open about trying new things when I learn about them via #langchat and give me good feedback. they seem to appreciate the flexibility & willingness to try new tools
    In reply to @htrude07, @MmeCarbonneau
  • ProfeRandolph Jan 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A1 At the beginning of the semester, I try to get students pumped about what they will be able to do with the language by the end of the semester. We focus on that a lot during the first day. Helps all learners be optimistic from the start. #langchat
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2: Just including essential vocabulary and dumping a lot of the excess vocab #langchat
  • AggieAshley Jan 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2: We're trying to create units that allow our students real-world application to fit in with the grammar skills we want them to work on. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2 Also, college "kids" LOVE Kahoot and Quizlet live as much as the younger ones do, so I'll stick with those. #langchat
  • Rdene915 Jan 4 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Love @Flipgrid , so many ways to use it especially for our language classes #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish, @Flipgrid, @Flipgrid
  • PRHSspanish Jan 4 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2 #langchat Stations in that we did them more and I varied the activities, but they haven't seen anything yet! I'm ready to rev it UP even more!
  • profe_irizarry Jan 4 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2: Understanding that students have a lot going on in their lives and it's important to me. If that means they have to retake a quiz or take it another day I can be flexible. It also helps build community! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:20 PM EST
    I blogged about it just the other day actually! https://t.co/AFBfyx6igJ #langchat
    In reply to @DawnCarney3
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Man, these kids had been talking about how much they dreaded going back to Spanish (I messed up last year), but put a kitty on the board and talk about her Seafood Sensations and asthma? #GOLD #langchat
    In reply to @mmefmartinez
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2: My digital storytelling projects using @AdobeSpark for all levels were very successful and got great feedback from my Ss. I want to expand on these projects this semester and develop more topics. #langchat
  • SraStephanie Jan 4 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2: Making content feel manageable and accessible. Avoid overwhelming students with clear goals that come with mini-due dates along the way. #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Jan 4 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2: the story telling / asking was so awesome. I was so proud of the growth I saw with them! #langchat
  • madamednmichael Jan 4 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2 1. Continue to incorporate Flipgrid for more speaking practice/portfolio building. 2. expand the differentiated activities I have started doing #langchat
  • MmeCarbonneau Jan 4 @ 8:21 PM EST
    #langchat A2 Chat stations and introducing TALKs after attending @MmeBlouwolff and JJ's Bootcamp. Still evolving and tweaking, but getting there.
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    Thanks! #startedopeningthetabs #langchat
    In reply to @LauraErinParker
  • ProfeRandolph Jan 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    This sounds cool! Are there online resources available for this type of activity? #langchat
    In reply to @LauraErinParker
  • PapillonAnne Jan 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A1. The Olympics! I can’t wait to point out the French speaking athletes and discuss how muh French they will hear during the games! #oplearns #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Jan 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2 Keep teaching less...less vocabulary, less grammar, fewer #authres...all with the goal of going deeper and having richer conversations about the unit theme. #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Jan 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    WELP. There she goes again. YASSSS, @SraSpanglish https://t.co/u9MT3Ycvvm #langchat
  • SraWienhold Jan 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    #deskless classroom. Never going back #langchat
  • KathTomi Jan 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    #langchat A2 Connecting with students in Japan, personalising their language learning and making real connections.
  • mmeaida Jan 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2 I am feeling like my IPAs are getting stronger. My midterm felt like a very true assessment. That’s motivating for me #langchat
  • sharon_grele Jan 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2 iMovie project in Sp4. They loved it, I loved it! Gotta make more movies! #langchat
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    I keep forgetting about the Olympics! I love showing the French athletes and language use! Thanks for the reminder. #langchat
    In reply to @PapillonAnne
  • MmeV411 Jan 4 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Unit tool boxes with vocabulary, phrases and questions to use throughout the unit! Saw some kids pull out their toolboxes from French 1 in class today to use for Fr 2 review 🙌🏼 they kept their notes! #langchat
  • VTracy7 Jan 4 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A2: I learned to accept that I have to treat each class like an individual being. What works well with one group completely flops w/the other. I'm going to keep the classses personality in mind & provide more choice while creating less work for myself #langchat
  • AHSblaz Jan 4 @ 8:23 PM EST
    I like to have mine tweet messages of support to "lesser" athletes...they often get an answer! What a thrill they get! #langchat
    In reply to @PapillonAnne
  • MmeCarbonneau Jan 4 @ 8:24 PM EST
    #langchat Jaw drop. HOW? PLEASE SHARE. My students use a guide and write reflections, but graphing is SO VISUAL and probably more impressive and impactful.
    In reply to @mmeshep
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:24 PM EST
    @Flipgrid has been a game changer in my classroom. I introduced it to my new classes today and one student said this is lit!!! #langchat
    In reply to @Rdene915, @SraSpanglish, @Flipgrid, @Flipgrid
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A2 the mock AAPPL tests have been pretty positive actually #langchat https://t.co/kiiHoTlpQs https://t.co/0xet7rsPsR
  • SraWienhold Jan 4 @ 8:24 PM EST
    Yeah! Have fun! #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • ProfeRandolph Jan 4 @ 8:24 PM EST
    Yes, I've learned that *all* learners benefit from this ... even at the grad school level! #langchat
    In reply to @SraStephanie
  • KathTomi Jan 4 @ 8:24 PM EST
    #langchat A2 Fun True/False quizzes whenever we had new visitors to the classroom made engagement readily accessible to my beginner learners.
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:24 PM EST
    I really want to incorporate Flipgrid into my classes too! Also just started working with VoiceThread since we can integrate it into our LMS and holy cow is it cool! #langchat
    In reply to @htrude07, @Rdene915, @SraSpanglish, @Flipgrid
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:24 PM EST
    Our guidance counselor went there on a mission trip and asked me for some language help = instant connection. #langchat
    In reply to @LemonThompson
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A2 Circumlocution games are always a big hit, too - value is twofold there! Definitely keeping them. #langchat
  • mmefmartinez Jan 4 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A2: 5 au quotidien centres (reading, writing, listening, read to self, iPad), message du jour, nouvelle du jour. #langchat
  • Rdene915 Jan 4 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Oh yes Voice Thread is another good choice, I used that for an asynchronous lesson w/Ss #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @htrude07, @SraSpanglish, @Flipgrid
  • Rdene915 Jan 4 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Totally agree! #langchat
    In reply to @htrude07, @SraSpanglish, @Flipgrid
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:25 PM EST
    I can tell we're already getting a jump on the answers for Q3...a couple more minutes with Q2 and then we'll move on! #langchat
  • SraWienhold Jan 4 @ 8:25 PM EST
    #deskless FAQ post here https://t.co/91ch9VDH2u #langchat
    In reply to @profe_irizarry, @PRHSspanish
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:25 PM EST
    https://t.co/6fYaMqJCIV - French 1 mini unit post and the FLANC post has general set up/creation ideas with more examples. Hope this helps! #langchat
    In reply to @MmeCarbonneau, @Marishawkins
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:26 PM EST
    VoiceThread is really cool too. I used in in my grad program @CULangTech #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @Rdene915, @SraSpanglish, @Flipgrid, @CULangTech
  • SraDentlinger - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:26 PM EST
    #langchat A2: one thing that worked well was using the tú and yo box to encourage more complete sentence responses.
  • AggieAshley Jan 4 @ 8:26 PM EST
    So true. Each class has its own unique personality. With the shifting of some schedules as happens at semester in HS, new personalities will emerge. #langchat
    In reply to @VTracy7
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Q3 Q3 What is one new thing (if any) that you resolve to try in 2018? #langchat
  • AHSblaz Jan 4 @ 8:27 PM EST
    LOVE Voicethread! We use it with our pen pals, get typed and recorded comments and can answer them. #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @htrude07, @Rdene915, @SraSpanglish, @Flipgrid
  • SraWienhold Jan 4 @ 8:27 PM EST
    More info porfa! #need #langchat
    In reply to @SraDentlinger
  • DawnCarney3 Jan 4 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A3 If I write it here it will push me to integrate some tech I'm not yet familiar with to model for teachers #langchat
  • SraDentlinger - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:27 PM EST
    #langchat A3 - I want to try reading a novel straight through (in a day or two) and focus less on the whole-class-reading.
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Wish my division would have the money so I could get a subscription. #langchat
    In reply to @AHSblaz, @MlleSulewski, @Rdene915, @SraSpanglish, @Flipgrid
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3- Keep working on my work life balance! I get so excited to try new things- have to make sure I keep up with yoga #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3 I want to find an effective way to teach the massive amounts of material I'm expected to cover in a semester w/o sacrificing quality or CI. Still trying to figure that out! #langchat
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Jan 4 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3: I'm looking forward to dumping my trimester units in favor of thematic, topical, & timely units of inquiry. #gluttonforpunishment #langchat
  • profe_irizarry Jan 4 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A2: Also having conversation circles with students from other levels. We had Spanish 5 and Spanish 2 students speaking and they learned new phrases, reinforced past learning and met new friends! #langchat
  • SraWienhold Jan 4 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3: I am trying out a @FluencyMatters ebook this year 😊 #langchat
  • sharon_grele Jan 4 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3 We are going 1:1 soon, so more technology incorporation #langchat
  • SraWienhold Jan 4 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Me too! #langchat
  • AHSblaz Jan 4 @ 8:29 PM EST
    #langchat A3 I need to find some sort of tutorial for Flipgrid; hear good things but have no idea how to begin using it or what is best to use it for. But am interested! We use Google Classroom which sounds very similar, though.
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:29 PM EST
    I do want to do more with circumlocution and rejoinders and generally keeping conversation flowing #langchat A3
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A3 I can't formally assign IPAs but more IPA-style tasks would probably really help my Ss. #langchat
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:29 PM EST
    This sounds awesome!!! #langchat
    In reply to @profe_irizarry
  • MmeBlouwolff Jan 4 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A3 Trying, at least once a week, to see how LITTLE school work I can get away with doing that evening. I need to show up in the family kitchen some nights! #langchat
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A3: More consistent small group/individual conversation with students to build speaking confidence and proficiency. #langchat
  • Rdene915 Jan 4 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A video response tool, you can create a prompt, record responses, use for speaking, sharing ideas, reflections, author talks, parent communication, anything, endless list! #langchat
    In reply to @MsFlorezluisa
  • PapillonAnne Jan 4 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A2 AP rubric theme discussions with student generated examples. I have been having students make corrections their own work and that of classmate, organized by rubric dimension. #langchat
  • MarciHarrisAA Jan 4 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A3: keep looking for the positives in my first year out of the classroom @DawnCarney3 #missthekids #langchat
  • SraStephanie Jan 4 @ 8:29 PM EST
    They all told me how much they appreciated the syllabus calendar in checklist form - no surprises, all instructions posted on day 1, so some even worked ahead when they could. 😊 #langchat
    In reply to @ProfeRandolph
  • AHSblaz Jan 4 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Voicethread doesn't cost!!! (Well, the free one does limit how many slides you can use in a presentation, but we use it free of charge!!) #langchat
    In reply to @htrude07, @MlleSulewski, @Rdene915, @SraSpanglish, @Flipgrid
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3 I also would like to try a TPRS story with my college students...still nervous for that though! #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Jan 4 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3: I’m going to teach a novel! Im kind of excited and nervous! I’ve been reading @MartinaBex and @SraWienhold blog post about Esperanza and I think I’m ready! #langchat
  • mmefmartinez Jan 4 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3: I will continue working and perfecting 5 au quotidien. I would like to learn more about Boukili and the games in it. #langchat
  • mmeaida Jan 4 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3 I don’t know if this counts, but I’m ditching an online classroom halfway through bc I feel it wasn’t useful and kept me from being organized. Gonna give Schoology a try #langchat
  • SraDentlinger - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:30 PM EST
    This is the box #langchat
    In reply to @SraWienhold
  • AggieAshley Jan 4 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3: I'm finally wanting to organize myself and present a PD locally on interpretive reading/listening. #notinmycomfortzone #langchat
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3: I want to allow my Ss to have more choice in activities and the ways they share their learning with me. #studentvoice and choice is so important and I resolve to do a better job in empowering my Ss to take control of their learning. #langchat
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:31 PM EST
    I want to try the Friday dance activity with my HS kids, but I'm nervous about it. #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • SraDentlinger - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:31 PM EST
    #langchat Q3 is up right now! What resolution(s) did you make?
  • mmefmartinez Jan 4 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3: I would like to read with more students, develop more strategies to teach math. #langchat
  • MsFlorezluisa Jan 4 @ 8:31 PM EST
    #A3 I️ start student teaching in Sept, so I’m trying to prepare to get comfortable with my lesson plans and teaching. #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:31 PM EST
    #PREACHGIRL One of my greatest classroom epiphanies #langchat
    • VTracy7 Jan 4 @ 8:23 PM EST
      A2: I learned to accept that I have to treat each class like an individual being. What works well with one group completely flops w/the other. I'm going to keep the classses personality in mind & provide more choice while creating less work for myself #langchat
  • VTracy7 Jan 4 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3: I'm joinng #FlipgridFever but also going back to basics. some classical #TPR for BrainBreaks, more PQA & maybe trying OWI again #langchat
  • madamednmichael Jan 4 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3 I am going to try to write a story. Try. On verra. And I always play with new tech , that's not really anything to resolve about. #langchat
  • Rdene915 Jan 4 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3 working more on stations and using hyperdocs in our classes #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:31 PM EST
    They will LOVE it! Mine asked for it alllll the time! Couldn't find enough supply to meet the demand! #langchat
    In reply to @LauraErinParker
  • SraWienhold Jan 4 @ 8:32 PM EST
    I think they will love it! I work with college students through Camp adventure that do weekly skits and perform songs. Big kids like to have fun too #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MmeCarbonneau Jan 4 @ 8:32 PM EST
    #langchat A3 Grading LESS and giving MORE FEEDBACK. Letting go of accuracy and allowing them to just use the language freely. Building up my OWN proficiency and confidence to be a better teacher.
  • SraDentlinger - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:32 PM EST
    This is also a goal for me - share more of my knowledge with PD (both digital and at my state conference). #langchat
    In reply to @AggieAshley
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:32 PM EST
    I'm going for it. I think it's awesome! I'll let you know how it goes! #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • profe_irizarry Jan 4 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A3: Books clubs! #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Also limits how many presentations you can have #5aintgonnacutit #langchat
    In reply to @AHSblaz, @htrude07, @MlleSulewski, @Rdene915, @Flipgrid
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Same! I'm a delicate flower who has a hard time with criticism, which has held me back from putting myself out there. #langchat
    In reply to @SraDentlinger, @AggieAshley
  • KathTomi Jan 4 @ 8:32 PM EST
    #langchat Feel free to use the code KTOMINAGA for a 45-day trial of Flipgrid Classroom if you like - to help you get started. Lots of info on the Flipgrid site with tips et#c.
    In reply to @DawnCarney3, @AHSblaz
  • PapillonAnne Jan 4 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A3 I want to get Wizer.me better. I like the idea of digital worksheets. #langchat
  • profeashley Jan 4 @ 8:33 PM EST
    56% funded and 6 days to go! Let's add another awesome resource for teachers by funding this podcast project. https://t.co/d1LqFqCvnV #langchat #wlteach #education #podcast #ProfessionalDevelopment
  • madamednmichael Jan 4 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A3 Oh, and more DIFFERENTIATION! I've been doing with my Hiver mini unit this week, working great to push stronger students! #langchat
  • SraWienhold Jan 4 @ 8:33 PM EST
    I agree! DO IT! Make a fool of yourself & justs have fun building community 💃🏻 #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @LauraErinParker
  • ProfeRandolph Jan 4 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A3 I've implemented more IPAs and standards-based, descriptive rubrics (without point values), but in 2018 I want to try to go full "no grades" #langchat
  • SraDentlinger - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:33 PM EST
    My struggle is I have very little these days that I've created myself and my memory is crap (which is not god for giving credit). #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @AggieAshley
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Definitely putting on the plans for the next semester. Might be a fun first day introduction activity! #langchat
    In reply to @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa, @MlleSulewski
  • YasmineAllen Jan 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    More scaffolded peer editing #langchat
  • SraStephanie Jan 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A3: Hoping to teach a few new classes this year! Maybe an Intro to Ed class for college Freshmen and maybe some Spanish adjuncting. Trying to be open to what comes up. 😊 #langchat
  • madamednmichael Jan 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    I checked it out but would love to see in action! #langchat
    In reply to @PapillonAnne
  • KathTomi Jan 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    #langchat A3 Would love to do an intro language class for parents of my primary school students. #aspirational
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A3 As much as I wish to improve my practice, though, I also resolve to NOT put more demands on myself than is realistic/reasonable. "Good enough" is good enough sometimes. #langchat
  • MsFlorezluisa Jan 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    #A3 also, I️ have to pass the ACTFL exam, so hopefully everything goes well! #langchat
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Amen! #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Megan Michelle Sulewski (like how I made up a middle name for you?) You are an awesome tough chick who takes risks and does cool things with them. What is this delicate flower business?? #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @SraDentlinger, @AggieAshley
  • AHSblaz Jan 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Yeah, but some free Voicethread is better than none. I like variety. We use Padlet a lot, too. #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish, @htrude07, @MlleSulewski, @Rdene915, @Flipgrid
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    This would be amazing! I have dropped traditional categories and feel my grades are more reflective of what students can do #langchat
    • ProfeRandolph Jan 4 @ 8:33 PM EST
      A3 I've implemented more IPAs and standards-based, descriptive rubrics (without point values), but in 2018 I want to try to go full "no grades" #langchat
  • SraDentlinger - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    #langchat A3 one new(ish) thing I'm (re)trying is online teaching! It's new because it's teaching ESL and with a new company.
  • CatherineKU72 Jan 4 @ 8:35 PM EST
    @RecapThat is free as far as I know and has several options for recording. Just diving into #langchat after the gym!
    In reply to @htrude07, @SraSpanglish, @AHSblaz, @MlleSulewski, @Rdene915, @Flipgrid, @RecapThat
  • profe_irizarry Jan 4 @ 8:35 PM EST
    I'd love to share some best practices because I know I'll also be learning so much from my colleagues! #langchat
    In reply to @SraDentlinger, @AggieAshley
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A3 I seriously have to get that #PBLL book written this year... #langchat
  • VTracy7 Jan 4 @ 8:36 PM EST
    OMGoodness, who els has frozen fingers tonight #langchat?
  • PRHSspanish Jan 4 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A3 #langchat @MmeV411 and I have revamped our warmups, and I am going to evolve our blogging into Google Doc'ing, as well as continue to integrate more stations (which'll include more @Flipgrid) which I am SO EXCITED ABOUT.
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:36 PM EST
    LOL I like that middle name actually (but it's Megan Elizabeth :P)! The toughness is all a show, I'm telling you! #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish, @SraDentlinger, @AggieAshley
  • Mme_Conrad Jan 4 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A3 I want to work on giving effective (limited, targeted!) feedback, and I'd LOVE to seek more local francophone community connections #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Coming up on Q4! So many great ideas being shared, thanks everyone (and keep it up)! #langchat
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Love @padlet . Great way to make thinking visible. #langchat
    In reply to @AHSblaz, @SraSpanglish, @MlleSulewski, @Rdene915, @Flipgrid, @padlet
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Q4 Q4 If you had to get rid of something in the new year, what would it be? Why? #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Jan 4 @ 8:37 PM EST
    #langchat A3 I will admit that I have been the fearless explorer for several years, trying many new things out for tech, teaching, feedback, etc. Might be time to reflect & build on what I learned.
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:37 PM EST
    OH YES! @SraSpanglish 's Puedos have changed my 2017!! #langchat https://t.co/I9MaqybZsx
    In reply to @PRHSspanish, @MmeV411, @Flipgrid, @SraSpanglish
  • Rdene915 Jan 4 @ 8:38 PM EST
    @RecapThat is a great tool, my Ss really feel comfortable using it and have said they are now more confident speaking bc of it #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72, @htrude07, @SraSpanglish, @AHSblaz, @MlleSulewski, @Flipgrid, @RecapThat, @RecapThat
  • mmefmartinez Jan 4 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A3: some tech issues when working on 5 au quotidien. #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:38 PM EST
    Um, how could we possibly have even MET if you didn't put yourself out there at least a LEETTLE more than the average bear? #factsisfacts #msconqueringgradschoolATM #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @SraDentlinger, @AggieAshley
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A4 Well according to @SraSpanglish, I should get rid of my fear of criticism! I do need to work on that. #langchat
  • sharon_grele Jan 4 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A4 my textbook but that ain't gonna happen. #langchat
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Jan 4 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A4: LET IT GOOO LET IT GOOO don't be a control freeeak LET IT GOOO LET IT GOOO not everything has to be perfect #langchat
  • Rdene915 Jan 4 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4 my larger student desks, so we can have more flexible spaces to learn and collaborate #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4: I'd like to chunk my French 2 curriculum. I'm never happy with it, but I think I'll go slowly and revamp some units and replace others. It's getting there...#langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Jan 4 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4: our text books!!!!! 😂 #langchat
  • mmeshep Jan 4 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4 Sometimes I think about letting go of my need to entirely redo each unit every year...#langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Girl, and those kids who have been running hard and fast from Spanish every time I got babysitting duty the past year, they were getting AHEAD with the Puedos! #langchat #thanksagain @AATSPSC
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @PRHSspanish, @MmeV411, @Flipgrid, @AATSPSC
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Even an average bear can’t pass up the opportunity to meet @SraSpanglish! #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish, @SraDentlinger, @AggieAshley, @SraSpanglish
  • VTracy7 Jan 4 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4: Not an activity. My irrational sense of urgency to "cover" material even if it is #CI & HF vocab & novels. #langchat #IKnowBetter learning to acknowledge the exsitence of the #InternalSyllabus
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4- I would love to do more flexible seating... other than letting kids sit on the table if they want to! #langchat
    • Rdene915 Jan 4 @ 8:40 PM EST
      A4 my larger student desks, so we can have more flexible spaces to learn and collaborate #langchat
      In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • SraWienhold Jan 4 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4: Grades. Who needs em. Let’s just work on building language proficiency ☀️🌈 #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:41 PM EST
    I mean, I WOULD like to see even more of what you do, and if that's what's preventing it, well, then YEAH #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • mmefmartinez Jan 4 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4: taking some things personally; reminding myself that I am doing my best. Sometimes others do not recognize our efforts. We need to recognize them within ourselves. #langchat
  • AggieAshley Jan 4 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4: I'd like to get rid of me getting in my own way which thereby causes my students to get in their own way. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4 Would LIKE to get rid of having to teach ALLLL THE GRAMMAR but for now I'll have to settle for spending the most time on what's important. #langchat
  • SraWienhold Jan 4 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Me too! I am my own department & feel the need to push to meet the syllabus I created myself! #langchat
    In reply to @VTracy7
  • ProfeRandolph Jan 4 @ 8:42 PM EST
    It's an integrated performance assessment. Includes performance-based tasks for interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communication, with opportunities for students to receive feedback throughout the process. #langchat
    In reply to @MsFlorezluisa
  • KathTomi Jan 4 @ 8:42 PM EST
    I think about that too...but then again, the revamp keeps it fresh for me too. Balance is key of course.... #workinprogress #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep
  • MmeCarbonneau Jan 4 @ 8:42 PM EST
    #langchat A4 Letting go of the idea that each day, each lesson has to be a show stopper and teach like a pirate experience. It is ok do something low key and not so perfect every once in a while.
  • SraStephanie Jan 4 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A4: As a young(ish) doc student who looks waaaaaayyyyyyyyy younger than I am (what a problem to have, amIright!?), I need to stop downplaying my own knowledge and teaching experience in the face of Serious Research Big Wigs. #langchat
  • profeashley Jan 4 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Omg! I didn't even realize it was Thursday!!! I'm in a snow day fog #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Jan 4 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Yeeeeeesssssssssssssss. #langchat
    • SraWienhold Jan 4 @ 8:41 PM EST
      A4: Grades. Who needs em. Let’s just work on building language proficiency ☀️🌈 #langchat
  • madamednmichael Jan 4 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A4 I need to let go of the idea that I will ever be ahead of the game. Health and family must ALWAYS be #1, so sometimes I won't be able to have a rockstar lesson. More like a "unsigned but promising artist" lesson... #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Jan 4 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Good call. I do take things personally sometimes too #langchat
    In reply to @mmefmartinez
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:43 PM EST
    GIRL, living that life right now. I'm almost 30 and I still look for the "adultier" adult in the room. Unfortunately, often it's me. LOL. #langchat
    In reply to @SraStephanie
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A4: I would love to get rid of the desks in my room and create flexible seating for my students. I’d love for the Ss to be able have to option to learn how they are most comfortablewhether it’s in a beanbag chair or on a couch. #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Jan 4 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A4 I'd like to let go of my distracted-ness when faced with my laptop. Now that all of my planning and grading have moved to the screen, I feel like I spend all of my time parked...like I am right now! #langchat
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:44 PM EST
    TRUTH. Because I can relate and you are AWESOME. (Maybe @SraSpanglish will make up your middle name to give you a talking to as well!) #langchat
    In reply to @SraStephanie, @SraSpanglish
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Q5 coming up, and it's the most important, in my humble opinion...#langchat
  • PapillonAnne Jan 4 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A4 Listening to teacher gossip. #langchat
  • ProfeRandolph Jan 4 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A4 Well, besides grades, which I talked about for Q3, I would like to get rid of unrealistic expectations (for myself and for my students) in 2018. I've gotten better at this, but sometimes I try to do too much instead of just focusing on the things that are essential. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:45 PM EST
    Q5 Q5 How will you prioritize self-care this year? #langchat
  • srstolz Jan 4 @ 8:45 PM EST
    #langchat A1 I don’t have the energy for feedback. Also, research says anything directed to conscious system does not connect to implicit system. So I havn’t given my kids any feedback in last 6 years. They acquire tons w/ just input (results on blog).
  • CatherineKU72 Jan 4 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A4 #langchat Letting go of staying at school until 5 or later to make sure everything is "perfect" for the next day. Tried leaving on time each day this week for gym. Ouf, c'est difficile!
  • MmeCarbonneau Jan 4 @ 8:46 PM EST
    #langchat A4 AND to get my mind to STOP every once and awhile. Breathe. My students will survive if I don't create a unit/lesson around the hottest thing.
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:46 PM EST
    All too familiar. I've learned to be better at cutting myself slack by trying to react to my shortcomings like I would to a kid. I wouldn't let NOBODY talk to my babies the way I talk to me sometimes! #langchat
    In reply to @SraWilliams3, @mmefmartinez
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A5 I have GOT to get my workout schedule back on track! My number 1 priority this semester. Grad school is a ton of work but so sedentary! #langchat
  • SraDentlinger - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Sorry #langchat but my little squish demands me. & How can you tell this face no??? Til next time!
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A5- Ooh! I did say yoga and if you haven't seen @yogawithadriene check it out! Also I am going to set timers to declutter at school like I try to do at home #langchat
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A5: Try to do grading at school instead of at home. Only stay late one/two days a week. #langchat
  • AggieAshley Jan 4 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A5: Honestly, I am going to have to take off one or two days just for well checks with all my doctors. I never take days off! And I plan to try to leave work at school as much as possible! #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Jan 4 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A5: I have been to 267 conferences & workshops; time to put what I've learned into action. And get my butt to the gym again. #langchat
  • mmefmartinez Jan 4 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A4: avoiding negativity (negative talk about students, staff or other); gossiping, realizing that we are doing things that are positive. #langchat
  • DawnCarney3 Jan 4 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A5 I take time clean my desk each day and settle before leaving; plan for nights to not work; yoga #langchat
  • Rdene915 Jan 4 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A5 Get into a routine that works for me, time to read, exercise or nap each day, so I can be ready, and not feel overwhelmed #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A5 And if anyone's looking for a crazy fun workout, I highly recommend @TheFitMarshall. Bonus: I can dance as crazy as I want in my living room, with my blinds closed. #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Jan 4 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A5: trying to leave work at work. It’s hard. But I really need to do it. #langchat
  • mweelin Jan 4 @ 8:48 PM EST
    #langchat Joining late from snowy Boston--snow days have messed me up!
  • PRHSspanish Jan 4 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A4 #langchat I must get rid of extreme procrastination, especially with grades and giving things back. DO. IT. TODAY. *chants*
  • VTracy7 Jan 4 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A5: Year 6 I learned how to leave work at work (mostly). Year 7 I become a #CouchTumor every holiday. The hubs is so proud. #langchat
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:48 PM EST
    True- I finally took some time off when my migraines kept happening. I want to make sure to minimize those! #langchat
    In reply to @AggieAshley, @MlleSulewski
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A5: I am planning to try to do more work at school and less at home. I also am trying not to stay as late as I do. My boyfriend is helping me to learn to create me time and unplug when I am home. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A5 Also having a set bedtime. If the reading ain't done, it ain't done. #langchat
  • MarciHarrisAA Jan 4 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A5: taking advantage of my new job and head to the gym every morning at 6 #langchat #selfcare
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Girl. I finally got my last wisdom tooth out like 2 weeks ago. https://t.co/loc9RAky1U #langchat
    In reply to @AggieAshley, @MlleSulewski
  • mmeaida Jan 4 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A5 Thanks to @MmeCarbonneau’s blog post and Angela Watson’s podcast.... I’m going to ignore the impostor syndrome and feel confident when faced with internal questions #langchat
  • MsFlorezluisa Jan 4 @ 8:49 PM EST
    #A5 grad school finishes by the end of the year, so self-care is everything. Perhaps once a month, taking a weekend to simply relax and do my manicure once a week! #langchat
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Me too. #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:49 PM EST
    So my plan is 5 mins in the morning and 10 mins at the end of the day when I usually surf the web mindlessly! #langchat
    In reply to @LauraErinParker
  • CatherineKU72 Jan 4 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Wow! Just watching the video of Boston weather right now! Are you safe and warm? I'm slightly jealous from the West Coast, but I do hope everyone is safe. #langchat
    In reply to @mweelin
  • mweelin Jan 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A5 Have been doing acupuncture every couple of weeks since Sept, and have promised myself a massage at the end of each marking term. Check for term 1! Still need 2 do more exercise and not stay late. #langchat
  • AggieAshley Jan 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    I tweeted last week that we teachers hate taking days off for doctor's appointments because we'd rather die than have to come up with sub plans. 😂😂😢 #langchat
  • MmeCarbonneau Jan 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    #langchat A5 Well, I can't stop learning & trying to be a better teacher, & provide a better learning experience for my students, that is just me, BUT I can do fewer things, better or lower my standards enough so only I notice. Loved my year in @Angela_Watson 's 40HTW club.
  • sharon_grele Jan 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A5 do less work at home. It won't be easy but I can make it happen. #langchat
  • ProfeRandolph Jan 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A5 By learning to say "no" to time-consuming professional endeavors and opportunities that are interesting and exciting but that will also negatively affect my work-life balance. This is a hard one for me! #langchat
  • mmeshep Jan 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A5 I signed up for a once-a-month massage plan! #langchat
  • madamednmichael Jan 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A5 After 1.5 years recovering from the shingles, finally going to rejoin the gym and practice yoga again. PSA: get the shingles shot when you are old enough. Pure, unmitigated hell. #langchat
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A5: Do something enjoyable every evening to relax - read, write some creative, etc. - instead of lots of school work. #langchat
  • profe_irizarry Jan 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A5: Continue to spend time with colleagues that isn't about school work-- like knitting! So much fun! #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:51 PM EST
    I found if I can just make myself START, even if I only grade 3 papers, I've still graded 3 more than I had before. #shorttermattainablegoals #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • PRHSspanish Jan 4 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A5 #langchat Getting my workouts in more regularly, continuing to get more sleep, and not imbibing during the week (are we allowed to say that?). Feeling like my old, more active self again - last semester put me in a funk and I'm feeling so much better!!
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:51 PM EST
    SO TRUE!!!! #langchat
    In reply to @AggieAshley
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:51 PM EST
    I actually had this conversation with another teacher today. #langchat
    In reply to @AggieAshley
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:52 PM EST
    TOO. CUTE. #langchat
    • profe_irizarry Jan 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
      A5: Continue to spend time with colleagues that isn't about school work-- like knitting! So much fun! #langchat
  • AHSblaz Jan 4 @ 8:52 PM EST
    #langchat A5 Have been doing Tai chi this fall....need to find more time for mindfulness (life-changing, try it!) and exercise, too. Mens sana in corpore sano!
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Oh yes- I read somewhere that it is better to grade in between classes sometimes- even if it is just one or two #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish, @PRHSspanish
  • ProfeRandolph Jan 4 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Haha. I don't think I'll *ever* get good at this! #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • DawnCarney3 Jan 4 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A5 #langchat We need to remember: put on your own oxygen mask first. Can't take care of all those kids if not taking care of self
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:53 PM EST
    #2018goals #langchat
    • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:49 PM EST
      So my plan is 5 mins in the morning and 10 mins at the end of the day when I usually surf the web mindlessly! #langchat
      In reply to @LauraErinParker
  • MmeBlouwolff Jan 4 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A5 Force myself, very much against my will, to relax during the week. I take a full 24 hour rest on Saturday, but the other 6 days are pretty packed. #langchat
  • mmefmartinez Jan 4 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A5: I LOVE going to the gym and doing yoga. I also will be doing some spinning this year. I try to keep active and exercise as much as I can. It is important to help me and the energy I give to my students. #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:53 PM EST
    But seriously, if we took that approach with ANY goal, how much could we actually be getting done?? #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @LauraErinParker
  • mmeaida Jan 4 @ 8:54 PM EST
    A5 Also, bundling tasks to get more efficient, a way to do less work at home, hopefully #langchat
    In reply to @MmeCarbonneau
  • EduGladiators Jan 4 @ 8:55 PM EST
    🔥#EduGladiators coming in HOT🔥for 2018 w/NEW SERIES: Rethinking Discipline! Guests @kristavenza @jt2510 leads convo on promoting positive behavior & responsibility! ✨SATURDAY 8amCT/9amET!✨ #mschat #UrbanEdChat #Bunceechat #mdeschat #g2great #laticchat #memspachat #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:55 PM EST
    And just like that, our hour is almost up! #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Jan 4 @ 8:55 PM EST
    #langchat A5 Also cutting back on social media during the evenings and week in general, because omg what a time suck.
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:55 PM EST
    It helped me over break... so I am hoping it will continue into the new year! #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish, @LauraErinParker
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Very doable. The internet is a dark void that steals my time. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • ProfeRandolph Jan 4 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Yes, I *loved* this AWARD-WINNING presentation! :) #langchat
    In reply to @SraStephanie, @MsFlorezluisa
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:55 PM EST
    TA: What is one thing from tonight’s chat that will help you make 2018 a great year of learning? #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Jan 4 @ 8:55 PM EST
    See I used to snatch every second I could at lunch or waiting on oil changes...but those were very anxious times for me #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @PRHSspanish
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Jan 4 @ 8:55 PM EST
    TA: Stay connected, ask for feedback, & reflect on my goals for my students #langchat
  • LauraErinParker Jan 4 @ 8:56 PM EST
    I totally had my department go through your presentation! Pushing for all department to do IPAs....we'll see! #langchat
    In reply to @SraStephanie, @MsFlorezluisa, @ProfeRandolph
  • mweelin Jan 4 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A5 I have also stopped responding to emails at night and on wkends unless a it is a clear emergency. And I won't send any out to my dept. after 6pm, none on wkends. Boundaries people! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:56 PM EST
    TA: Time to be more courageous! #langchat
  • AggieAshley Jan 4 @ 8:56 PM EST
    TA: That I need to make time to participate in more of these sessions and that you all are a font of knowledge that I need to use! #langchat
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Although I think that social media isn't productive for my creativity- I should listen to music, read or go for a walk even! #langchat
    In reply to @profe_irizarry, @MlleSulewski, @SraSpanglish, @LauraErinParker
  • SenorSouderSHS Jan 4 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Q1 Gamification, tech laden activities, individualized instruction & realia are how I plan to excite mis alumnos #langchat
  • htrude07 Jan 4 @ 8:57 PM EST
    TA: I need to make time for myself so that I can be my best self for my students. They deserve it. #langchat
  • AHSblaz Jan 4 @ 8:57 PM EST
    #langchat TA: Signed up for a Flipgrid webinar! Excited! Thanks to all for advice.
  • MmeBlouwolff Jan 4 @ 8:58 PM EST
    TA That if everyone around #langchat is doing yoga and getting manicures and leaving their work at school, then surely I too could try to do the same?
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:58 PM EST
    As we wind down, don’t forget to check our wiki for summaries and to suggest topics for future chats! #langchat
  • MsFlorezluisa Jan 4 @ 8:58 PM EST
    #A5 I’m paying for a gym membership, and I️ haven’t gone since November :/ #gymtime should be prioritized! #langchat
  • YasmineAllen Jan 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
    A5: continue my morning gym routine and incorporate mindfulness practice. Journaling has been a great self-care activity too. #langchat
  • madamednmichael Jan 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
    TA: I must continue to connect with all these fantastic, compassionate and inspired tchrs in WL Twitterverse. It forces me to reflect and constantly improve my practices! Mille fois merci! #langchat
  • Marishawkins Jan 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
    TA- Make sure you subtract when you add and make sure you offer yourself the grace that you offer others. Also SELF CARE #langchat
  • KathTomi Jan 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Thanks for a great #langchat Stay safe in the wild weather everyone.
  • MlleSulewski Jan 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
    AND next week is the return of #langbook! Come prepared to discuss chapter 1 of the Keys to Planning for Learning with @mmeshep and @mmeblouwolff at 8 PM EST! #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Jan 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
    TA #langchat Tonight I practiced what I preached. Left early, hit the gym & left work at school. Your ideas on personal activities and goals started some great ideas. Bonne année y ¡Feliz año, chers collègues!
  • DawnCarney3 Jan 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
    TA continue self care; continue this! #langchat
  • VTracy7 Jan 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
    A5: The best part of Q5 is that there's no shame in taking care of yourself. #betterteacher = #betterstudents #NoTeacherShaming #langchat
  • mmeaida Jan 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Per usual, my TA tonight is that I am not alone in feeling the great responsibility of being an educator but there is support out there for when the going gets tough. Plus, Monday is always a good day to start over #langchat