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KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:02 PM EST

Good evening #ELLCHAT - welcome to tonight’s topic : Arts integration for teaching ELLs!

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:03 PM EST

Please introduce yourself using A1 in response to: Q1 Please share your name, school district and grade level. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:04 PM EST

We’re happy to see you on #ELLCHAT - and don’t forget to type in the hashtag so everyone can see your tweets. :)

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:03 PM EST

thank you! I am excited about this topic as I used to teach ELL at a STEAM school! It is a wonderful place to learn!
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judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1 - Judie Haynes, former K-6 ESL teacher and currently author & professional development provider. #ELLCHAT

tangelmayahooc1 Dec 12 @ 9:05 PM EST

#ELLCHAT A1 Mayra Angel, Mineral Point School District

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1 I’m Karen Nemeth. I co-host #ELLCHAT with @judiehaynes and I’m an author/consultant/expert on #earlyed for English learners/DLLs

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KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:07 PM EST

#ELLCHAT A1. Kathy Gull ELL Teacher Specialist in FCPS MD. Formerly an ELL teacher at an Arts Integration pilot school

1Sberrios Dec 12 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1 Hello everyone. First time in this chat. Just reading tonight. Doctoral student, Aurora University, Aurora, IL. #ELLchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:08 PM EST

#ELLCHAT Resource- Arts Integration Infographic https://t.co/KkwuBeENwO

SNRam18 Dec 12 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 I'm Sangeetha, a K12 ESL teacher working with elementary #ellchat

tangelmayahooc1 Dec 12 @ 9:09 PM EST

I'm an ELL Coordinator all grade levels #ELLCHAT

PIESartBCPS Dec 12 @ 9:09 PM EST

#ELLCHAT A1- Julia Capallo, Baltimore County Public Schools, K-5 Visual Arts

smcnd87 Dec 12 @ 9:09 PM EST

Jane, middle school EL teacher #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:09 PM EST

Q2 Why do you think arts integration is an effective teaching strategy for ELLs? #ELLCHAT #arteducation

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:10 PM EST

#ELLCHAT resource: Teaching & Arts Inegration https://t.co/dVVyqusTsj

MrsSaid17 Dec 12 @ 9:11 PM EST

A2 Ts of EL have to facilitate inst for content and Lang;art is universal for that #ELLCHAT

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:11 PM EST

#ELLCHAT A2 arts integration is not only culturally responsive teaching it differentiates beautifully between language levels

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:11 PM EST

A2 I saw a great session at a TESOL conference about using great paintings to facilitate deep reflection and interesting writing #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:13 PM EST

#ELLCHAT Resource: Arts Integration, Special Ed and ELLs https://t.co/wtBhkuWVcr

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:13 PM EST

#ELLChat each student at their own 2ng Lang level can access art and make meaning from this visual form of communication

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2) Integrating art into a lesson also gives ELLs comprehensible input. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2 I agree that art can bring authentic cultural responsiveness if chosen carefully #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Dec 12 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: Art is productive modality like speaking or writing. ELLs can express ideas without relying on words. Art as bridge to language #ELLChat

ColorinColorado Dec 12 @ 9:15 PM EST

Video: Educators & illustrators (Rafael López & Raúl Cólon) on the importance of arts in school for kids | https://t.co/cF4R8pazla #ELLChat

nikiugel Dec 12 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2) art and the language of art keeps the conversation age-topic appropriate and can be a tool to teach relative content and vocab. #ELLCHAT

PIESartBCPS Dec 12 @ 9:15 PM EST

#ELLCHAT A2- Students can express ideas visually, despite language differences

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:15 PM EST

I agree - and it can be comprehensible input based on rich, high-value input #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2) Integrating art into a lesson also gives ELLs comprehensible input. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:16 PM EST

#ELLCHAT Supporting ELLs with the Arts. Resource: https://t.co/K1nvEho3b7

SNRam18 Dec 12 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2 For low proficiency ELLs, integrating art can be a way to express ideas & answers #ELLchat

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:16 PM EST

#ELLChat That is the receptive Lang benefit of AI. Creating art provides means of communication for ELL students that is productive as well.

smcnd87 Dec 12 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2) ELs can express themselves through music, at times more easily, than with words. #ELLCHAT

cindyogarcia1 Dec 12 @ 9:17 PM EST

G3 Bilingual Mini-Lessons. Review content (taught in Spanish) in English to support English language acquisition. #pisdmathchat #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2 and art can help students connect with and appreciate each other across language barriers #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:17 PM EST

So true! We need to support ways that ELLs can contribute without relying on words. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Dec 12 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: Art is productive modality like speaking or writing. ELLs can express ideas without relying on words. Art as bridge to language #ELLChat

nikiugel Dec 12 @ 9:18 PM EST

A1) jumping on late. Hi. Niki Ugel. Work with middle school ESL and mainstream teachers for DC Public Schools. Happy to b here. #ELLCHAT

VioletaRGamez Dec 12 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2 visual communication. Music aids in learning, retention & recall of info #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:18 PM EST

OK #ELLCHAT now lets think about HOW to integrate the arts into learning supports for ELLs

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:19 PM EST

Q3) How do you integrate the cultural background of ELLs into your curriculum using art. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:19 PM EST

I didn't think of this when Karen & I wrote this topic. I was thinking about art not the arts. #ELLCHAT

smcnd87 Dec 12 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2) ELs can express themselves through music, at times more easily, than with words. #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Dec 12 @ 9:19 PM EST

That reminds me - Library of Congress has great primary sources w/ art/music https://t.co/hbt5omJNrg #ellchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

cindyogarcia1 Dec 12 @ 9:19 PM EST

G3 & G4 teachers review supports for bilingual instruction during 3NW Bilingual Focus (Nov/Dec). #pisdmathchat #ellchat

VioletaRGamez Dec 12 @ 9:20 PM EST

A1 Violeta. EL Teacher in IL. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:21 PM EST

Please be sure to discuss Q3 with A3 so that we can all follow. #ELLCHAT

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:21 PM EST

#ELLCHAT a2) AI is not just providing art opportunities in lessons. It's content integration through and with art. Helping S make meaning.

cindyogarcia1 Dec 12 @ 9:21 PM EST

G4 bilingual teachers plan how to review/preview English math vocabulary during 3NW Bilingual Focus. #pisdmathchat #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:22 PM EST

Yes - Thank you Kathy. #ELLCHAT

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:21 PM EST

#ELLCHAT a2) AI is not just providing art opportunities in lessons. It's content integration through and with art. Helping S make meaning.

nikiugel Dec 12 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2) If the topic is of interest - author, artist, musician, --language and content is attractive, students r likely to participate #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3 Here’s a list of apps you can use to make art and posters with ELLs https://t.co/pFdiFfXbk6 #ELLCHAT

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:23 PM EST

#ELLCHAT a3) knowing ur students backgrounds is powerful information when choosing how 2integrate movement, music, visual arts into content

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3) What is Arts Integration? Great definition. https://t.co/YWFoBqgt13 #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3 I like to think about traditional art that reflects a child’s culture, but really, these days, tech is part of their culture too #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Dec 12 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: Art connects across cultures. Study artists from around the world as starting point. #ELLChat

TanELLclassroom Dec 12 @ 9:24 PM EST

A2)For Entering ELs,hearing lang used in context through art classes helps develop lang in low-stress, reduced-print environments #ellchat

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:24 PM EST

#ELLChat engagement goes a long way in motivated second language learners!

In reply to @nikiugel

nikiugel Dec 12 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3) the obvious is to explore artists, musicians, etc from the countries where are students come from and celebrate their heritage #ellchat

VioletaRGamez Dec 12 @ 9:25 PM EST

I was thinking arts in my previous tweet. #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

SNRam18 Dec 12 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3 The band T plays music from diff countries & our traveling art gallery has diverse paintings #ELLchat @voeglergranite

In reply to @voeglergranite

eltcarmelita Dec 12 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: partnering w/ universities or local orgs w/ artists that represent student culture & resources like @Tolerance_org #ellchat

In reply to @Tolerance_org

cindyogarcia1 Dec 12 @ 9:25 PM EST

Bil. math Ts make ELPS connections w/ academic lang strategies & activities (picture/label, math taboo, QTripleSA) #pisdmathchat #ellchat

TanELLclassroom Dec 12 @ 9:25 PM EST

Agreed! This is relevant for ALL classes, not just art. #ellchat

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:23 PM EST

#ELLCHAT a3) knowing ur students backgrounds is powerful information when choosing how 2integrate movement, music, visual arts into content

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3) Teachers can bring in art, music, drama from the ELLs home culture. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3 For prek DLLs, also need to learn about how art is important to their families - maybe use that for home-school connection #ELLCHAT

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TanELLclassroom Dec 12 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3-Yes!@HSeslteacher & study how cultures express themselves helps to value ELs' cultures #ellchat

SNRam18 Dec 12 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3 in the past, my Ss have made origami, totem poles to tell stories, & decorated diyas #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3) I would say that this is true through elementary school. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3 For prek DLLs, also need to learn about how art is important to their families - maybe use that for home-school connection #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3 Yes - and Teaches can bring in art from their OWN home culture to open themselves up to students and be great models #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3) Teachers can bring in art, music, drama from the ELLs home culture. #ELLCHAT

MrsSaid17 Dec 12 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3 Art becomes a catalyst for Ss to express identity without fear of Lang mistakes #ELLCHAT

PIESartBCPS Dec 12 @ 9:27 PM EST

#ELLCHAT A3- visual narratives, style qualities (colors, materials, etc.) of art from different cultures

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:28 PM EST

Yes! #ELLCHAT

MrsSaid17 Dec 12 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3 Art becomes a catalyst for Ss to express identity without fear of Lang mistakes #ELLCHAT

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:28 PM EST

#ELLCHAT a3)taught NGSS effect of gravity on liquid thru Jackson pollocks paintings. Predictions, experiments &lots of academic vocabulary

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:28 PM EST

And you are correct! #ELLCHAT

VioletaRGamez Dec 12 @ 9:25 PM EST

I was thinking arts in my previous tweet. #ellchat
In reply to @judiehaynes

TanELLclassroom Dec 12 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3.Yes! @judiehaynes These can serve as reference points &provide comprehensible input to ELs,so they can produce their own work #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:29 PM EST

Q4) What are some of your favorite content area activities that use art to support learning with ELLs? #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Dec 12 @ 9:31 PM EST

yes! Identity as well as past experiences & even trauma #ellchat

In reply to @MrsSaid17

MrsSaid17 Dec 12 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4: Language Arts! Below is a pic of a summary of the novel Speak. Ss did this years ago in 8th grade LA. I saved the pic! #ELLCHAT

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:32 PM EST

#ELLCHAT A4) science and math!

eltcarmelita Dec 12 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4: illustrating vocabulary :) #ellchat

TanELLclassroom Dec 12 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4. Sci & Hum Ts study how art is used to raise awareness of problems. Then Ss create their own art campaign #ellchat @KarenNemethEdM

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4 Yes, replacing observation notes with beautiful illustrations serves multiple purposes for ELL students! #ELLCHAT

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:32 PM EST

#ELLCHAT A4) science and math!

TanELLclassroom Dec 12 @ 9:33 PM EST

YES to this! Did they reflect about the artwork afterwards, & I bet there was lots of talking to plan it! #ellchat

MrsSaid17 Dec 12 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4: Language Arts! Below is a pic of a summary of the novel Speak. Ss did this years ago in 8th grade LA. I saved the pic! #ELLCHAT

nikiugel Dec 12 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4) my favorite is using church architecture to teach math concepts: angles - geometry. Architecture +church+ history = visual math #ELLCHAT

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:35 PM EST

A4) #ELLChat Andy Warhol to start a school wide recycling campaign. Student initiated, student driven=authentic learning.

SNRam18 Dec 12 @ 9:35 PM EST

A4 Ss dress paper dolls in traditional outfits & share New Year's traditions, totem pole stories & adding pages 2 stories #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:35 PM EST

A4 Have any of you tried using images of fractals to support math and science learning and patterns? #ELLCHAT

nikiugel Dec 12 @ 9:37 PM EST

A4) The Smithsonian museums have numerous lesson plans and teaching tools available. Unbelievably helpful and culturally relevant. #ELLCHAT

TanELLclassroom Dec 12 @ 9:37 PM EST

GREAT project to "take it out of the book" & into their lives! #ellchat

In reply to @MrsSaid17

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:37 PM EST

#ELLChat Mondrian art to teach fractions. Authentic application

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

lauragrisso Dec 12 @ 9:38 PM EST

Engaging ELs w music, ACCESS2017planning in this week's LCSBulletin @tpsmultilingual #successtps #ellchat #oklaed https://t.co/F4gV7XZXTY

In reply to @TPSMultilingual

MrsSaid17 Dec 12 @ 9:38 PM EST

I just told them to create a 3D model. Didn't specify parameters #ELLCHAT

In reply to @TanELLclassroom

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:39 PM EST

A4 and sometimes art is just a great platform to support speaking and listening skills in L1 and L2 https://t.co/AJONEwUOmm #ELLCHAT

TanELLclassroom Dec 12 @ 9:39 PM EST

#ellchat Example of PE using art w/ an EL to plan her project

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:40 PM EST

Q5 What resources , inspirations, collaborations or classes have helped you use arts in your work with ELLs? #ELLCHAT

nikiugel Dec 12 @ 9:41 PM EST

A4) documentaries about artists, musicians, etc. can also be vehicles for good conversation. #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Dec 12 @ 9:41 PM EST

A3 @colorincolorado offers lots of booklists for kids w/ diverse cultural traditions, art, music, etc. https://t.co/t8yV99e8kt #ellchat

In reply to @ColorinColorado

gschneidercoach Dec 12 @ 9:42 PM EST

A4: I teach secondary- I love using images that represent literature in ELA or historical era for social studies #ellchat

MrsSaid17 Dec 12 @ 9:43 PM EST

A5: Best resource is Ts in your building. Collaborative Ts in a school not only supports Ss but models 21st cent. learning. #ELLCHAT

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:44 PM EST

#ELLCHAT A5) MATI MD Artist/Teacher Institute; Kennedy Center; NY Ed dept AI resource

gschneidercoach Dec 12 @ 9:44 PM EST

A5: My Ss are my biggest inspirations! #ellchat 💡

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:44 PM EST

A5 Sometimes collaboration with other talented teachers could be best resource, but is often overlooked as tchrs teach in isolation #ELLCHAT

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:45 PM EST

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tina_p Dec 12 @ 9:45 PM EST

The latest Tina_P daily! https://t.co/9bu2RGMpWF Thanks to @HaikuDeck #ellchat

In reply to @HaikuDeck

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:45 PM EST

A5 Yes, but, I don’t see any of you mentioning a course or workshop you attended on arts integration for ELLs? #ELLCHAT

gschneidercoach Dec 12 @ 9:46 PM EST

A5.2: I once had my Ss, many of whom are refugees, write their narrative. Code-switching and illustrations➡️published class book #ellchat

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:46 PM EST

#ELLChat MATI was a week long conference on Arts Integration

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

nikiugel Dec 12 @ 9:47 PM EST

A5) Unbelievably useful resource for music, culture, heritage, art, dance, history. https://t.co/FeiXJH6sft. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:47 PM EST

A5 it seems so many of your ideas tonight came from your own instincts and creativity. Somebody should do PD on this topic #ELLCHAT

gschneidercoach Dec 12 @ 9:47 PM EST

It's my all-time favorite book! ❤️ #ellchat

In reply to @MrsSaid17

MsSalvac Dec 12 @ 9:48 PM EST

jumping in late-sorry! #ellchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:49 PM EST

A5 I wonder if https://t.co/X0kGOiOPmo does anything specifically for ELLs? #ELLCHAT

nikiugel Dec 12 @ 9:49 PM EST

A5) some of the pictures that National Geographic tweets can be inspirational for conversations about art and culture @NatGeoPhotos #ELLCHAT

In reply to @NatGeoPhotos

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:50 PM EST

Happy to see you on #ELLCHAT whenever you appear!

MsSalvac Dec 12 @ 9:48 PM EST

jumping in late-sorry! #ellchat
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:50 PM EST

Q6 If you had unlimited resources, how might you expand your use of arts integration in your work with ELLs? #ELLCHAT

SNRam18 Dec 12 @ 9:50 PM EST

A5 Ss cultures, pinterest, music & especially the art teachers in my building! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:51 PM EST

A6 Like, have any of you hired an artist to come in and work directly with your ELLs? #ELLCHAT

ritaplatt Dec 12 @ 9:52 PM EST

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ritaplatt Dec 6 @ 7:18 PM EST

Level up in writing! #WIDA #esl #ells https://t.co/ONxZx8c3Bd

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:53 PM EST

#ELLChat my old school is the STEAM pilot for county. They have had multiple resident artists work w/ Ss.

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

MsSalvac Dec 12 @ 9:53 PM EST

A5) @yahouston Young Audiences Hou have so many #culturallyresponsive support programs. Look 4 ed partners that subsidize programs. #EllChat

MrsSaid17 Dec 12 @ 9:53 PM EST

A6: Now being out of the classroom, would like to see EL parent/child activities in arts #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Dec 12 @ 9:53 PM EST

A6: Field trips to at museum are always a learning experience. #ELLChat

gschneidercoach Dec 12 @ 9:54 PM EST

A6: any ideas @pollardjane @siop_lady @peddie_amy ? Would love to hear/think about secondary ideas #ELLchat

In reply to @pollardjane, @siop_lady, @peddie_amy

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:50 PM EST

Q6 If you had unlimited resources, how might you expand your use of arts integration in your work with ELLs? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:54 PM EST

A6 Great! - so wouldn’t it be great if we had funds sometime to hire guest artists especially to inspire and connect with ELLs? #ELLCHAT

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:53 PM EST

#ELLChat my old school is the STEAM pilot for county. They have had multiple resident artists work w/ Ss.
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

SNRam18 Dec 12 @ 9:55 PM EST

A6 I would become the music ESL classroom in a heartbeat! We would explore music from around the world, poetry, spoken word, etc. #ellchat

nikiugel Dec 12 @ 9:55 PM EST

A6) Truth be told, most artists, authors, etc are thrilled to speak to students. They are usually honored to come visit for no fee. #ellchat

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:55 PM EST

#ELLCHAT A6) @SRESPRINCIPAL tweets many Arts Integration examples, stories and resources!

In reply to @SRESPRINCIPAL

MsSalvac Dec 12 @ 9:56 PM EST

A6) More after school dance, art, photography classes w themes that integrate culture & appreciation for heritage learning. #EllChat

ColorinColorado Dec 12 @ 9:57 PM EST

A6 Claremont Immersion Elem School in Arlington, VA invites musician Luis Garay to do percussion workshops https://t.co/wVrzaVUQkX #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:57 PM EST

Q7 - What questions or topics would you like us to consider for 2017? #ELLCHAT

KathyGullESL Dec 12 @ 9:57 PM EST

#ELLChat Yes!

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

nikiugel Dec 12 @ 9:58 PM EST

A6) regarding speakers: All you have to do is ask. Rarely do artists say no. It is an honor to be asked to be the expert. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:58 PM EST

This is our last #ELLCHAT for 2016. @JudieHaynes and I have topics planned for the first few months of 2017, but always looking for more

In reply to @judiehaynes

MsSalvac Dec 12 @ 9:59 PM EST

@nikiugel Agreed! This has been my experiece EVERY time Ive asked a guest speaker to come. #ellchat

In reply to @nikiugel

nikiugel Dec 12 @ 9:55 PM EST

A6) Truth be told, most artists, authors, etc are thrilled to speak to students. They are usually honored to come visit for no fee. #ellchat

GetEdFunding Dec 12 @ 9:59 PM EST

Great #ELLChat tonight! (and edfunding resources at https://t.co/uZ5lUEqgLL) Grants for #ELL

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Dec 12 @ 9:59 PM EST

Be sure to build your personal learning network by following all your new friends on #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Dec 12 @ 10:00 PM EST

This is our last #ELLCHAT this year. We'll see you Jan 9, 2017 with a great list of new #ELLCHAT topics.