#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 November 3, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to tonight's #langchat on GRADING FOR PROFICIENCY! Who's here? Where are you? What do you teach? And when are your grades due??
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Noah in Denver. Big believer in proficiency, biliteracy and changing the world through language and culture #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    I'm Laura in NC, planning to get all of my Spanish grading done over the weekend for Monday! #langchat
  • kballestrini Nov 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Good evening #langchat; Kevin from CT here — Middle School Latin, creator of https://t.co/0NABF668du, destroyer of traditional grading =P
  • mmeshep Nov 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Lisa, French 2-5/IB in MO. Grades every 6 wks here, I think I have a little time? #langchat
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    I am Maris, and I teach MS/US Spanish in Maryland! We are on trimesters, so my grades aren't due til Dec #langchat
  • ProfeCochran Nov 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hi #langchat ! I'm Courtney from AR and I teach HS Spanish :)
  • kltharri Nov 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Karen from NC, grades are due in December 😉 #langchat
  • racapsuto Nov 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    I'm Rebecca from NY. I teach English as a New Language. And my grades are due in December #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Nov 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Rebecca, Boston, MS French. Grades due TUESDAY. And I have 24 grades per S this term : ( #langchat #overload
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Bonsoir #langchat! Timely topic, tomorrow's the end of the marking period! Megan, French 2-AP, Detroit.
  • erikashupe80 Nov 3 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Grades are due every six weeks for my Latin students in Bozeman, MT #langchat
  • GrammarFlip Nov 3 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    GrammarFlip Lesson 46: Subordinating Conjunctions https://t.co/4ShioT8qpy #edchat #ukedchat #langchat #grammar #nzedchat #aussieed #auedchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    24 already in or left to grade?? #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff
  • PiperKrupa Nov 3 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Joinging from Sunny Seattle today! Spanish 1 & 3/4/AP this year. #langchat
  • mmegalea Nov 3 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Pauline Galea from Ontario I teach 4-8 French #langchat
  • ADiazMora Nov 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Amanda from WI- Spanish 2-4 & grades are due Mid January #langchat @natadel76 is here in spirit- she is working on presentation :)
    In reply to @natadel76
  • srafischer Nov 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    #LangChat I teach all levels in Wagner, SD. Every Wed. For grade checks, PT conferences tomorrow
  • GrowingFrench Nov 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Good evening from KY. Middle and Upper French- grades due all the time :) #langchat
  • MaCristinaRV Nov 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    ¡Hola! I teach Spanish in Miami. I'm on the path to changing the grading system so as to reflect my students language proficiency #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    oh man, every Wednesday! Seems useful...but rough! #langchat
    In reply to @srafischer
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hey, #langchat! Wendy, French 1, NE Ohio, and super excited about tonight's chat, even after a long week of late nights!
  • MadameGreiner Nov 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Bonsoir, #langchat ! Nancy Greiner from NC; French 10-12. Grades updated weekly; just started 2nd qtr
  • laguardia4sarah Nov 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    #langchat Sarah from NC, middle school Spanish, grades turned in on Mon
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Looks like we've got a good crowd to talk As and Bs--even if some of them have a few more months than others to get them in! #langchat
  • rhonhigg Nov 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Rhonda from NC. High school Spanish. Traditional grades due next week..I think =) #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Nov 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    #langchat Catherine from gorgeous Bellingham in the PNW! French 2-AP & Technology Integration Coach for WL. #nationalfrenchweek
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    If you like to look ahead, here are the questions we'll be asking tonight! #langchat
  • rhonhigg Nov 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Awesome. I am on the path with you! #langchat
    In reply to @MaCristinaRV
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hey @laguardia4sarah and @rhonhigg , my fellow NC tweeps! #langchat
    In reply to @laguardia4sarah, @rhonhigg
  • SraWienhold Nov 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hola #langchat! Allison in Iowa. All levels of Spanish grades 7-12
  • SraCarrillo Nov 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    I teach 6-12spanish and am FINALLY joining a chat #langchat
  • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    ¿Cómo es tu maestro? Students interviewing each other about their teachers. @aacpswcl @MarleyMSAACPS #aacpsawesome #speaking #langchat
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Bill, Spanish 1, and 2, Indiana #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    So what say we get the #langchat ball rolling with Q1? I post Q1, and you add A1 to your response!
  • profe_robbins Nov 3 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Cathryn. Va. Spanish 2, 3, AP #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    also strictly forbidden in my district and many others. #langchat
    In reply to @edutinker
  • SraRoar Nov 3 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Beth from Nebraska, Spanish 1-4. Final grades due at end of each 9 week quarter but asked to record some type of grade weekly. #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Q1 Q1 Q1 How do you decide what assignments will be graded? #langchat
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: Formative gets reviewed. Summative goes in the gradebook #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1 Mostly summative, and other activities that have followed an extensive amount of practice. #langchat
  • CoLeeSensei - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Type the #langchat hashtag into search and choose 'all tweets' - and watch. When you tweet ..add #langchat - you're in! 1/2
    In reply to @klasekastellano
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1 I know for sure that the IPA sections have to be my requisite "Test" grades and portfolios fulfill district "Quiz" requirements #langchat
  • ProfeCochran Nov 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1) Only "assignments" that show learning get graded in my class, with the exception of a weekly reflection (easy 10 points). #langchat
  • CoLeeSensei - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    More joining ideas here! https://t.co/g6KiLmtsLp #langchat
    In reply to @klasekastellano
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    I grade hw/classwork for completion and accuracy with some practice and assessments with a lot of rubrics this year! #langchat
  • mmeshep Nov 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 Definitely IPA's, usually several others per unit, depending on how much time I have #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    ah, if only. We have to give "daily work grades" for 20% of each 6 weeks--6 assignments minimum #langchat
    In reply to @SenorG
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    I use https://t.co/aNFmZeBL4Q these days. It keeps the stream live (no refreshing) and puts the # in for you:) #langchat
    In reply to @CoLeeSensei, @klasekastellano
  • racapsuto Nov 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 I always use a variety of assignments. Writing, Speaking, Listening, Reading. typical ones that can show growth. #langchat
  • MadameKurtz Nov 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Renee Kurtz from South Jersey. Middle school French #langchat
  • kballestrini Nov 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: ideally nothing is “graded”; I’m fortunate enough to have worked, & currently working, in systems which afford me that freedom #langchat
  • profe_robbins Nov 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Formative/practice assignments first then graded summarize #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Can you say more about "that show learning"? Very curious! #langchat
    In reply to @ProfeCochran
  • ADiazMora Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 larger activities go into language practice (not necessarily given a weight-more for evidence) & then summative assess in book #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Not really. It's like "How can we still get enough nutrients on a budget" #langchat
    In reply to @edutinker
  • CatherineKU72 Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    #langchat A1 And that is the end of that question! But, seriously there are times when certain student types need more ¨encouragment¨ 2 work
    • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT
      A1: Formative gets reviewed. Summative goes in the gradebook #langchat
  • erikashupe80 Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: All graded assignments must fall under one of the 3 communication modes. Students know not all work goes in the gradebook #langchat
  • massignmenthelp Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    How to study Mathematics https://t.co/MyfYA03W0T #globaledchat #iOSedChat #jerdchat #langchat #learnbetter #lidchat
  • PiperKrupa Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Homework does not get graded. Quizzes are graded for feedback. Tests are lang performances to show off new skills. (not I gotcha.. #langchat
  • SrMedina_MVHS Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 Formative Assessments that will lead explicitly to the Summative Assessment will receive a grade but most importantly feedback #langchat
  • profe_robbins Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1- Formative/practice assignments first then graded summarize #langchat
  • kballestrini Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: that said, I evaluate -everything- & provide as much feedback as possible, also keep records of progress digitally #langchat
  • GrowingFrench Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 I grade all formal (IPA/TEST) and informal assessments (classwork)on performance level = grade. Other assignments completion. #langchat
  • SECottrell Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Hi #langchat! I like to talk assessment though I do not give any "grades" (B, 87, etc.)
  • ProfeCochran Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Only assessments- writing, speaking, and portfolios. No trophies for practice! #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff
  • CoLeeSensei - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    I use tweetdeck...as I never have to refresh and I can respond to direct tweets...#options #langchat
    In reply to @SenorG, @klasekastellano
  • SraRoar Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    #langchat
    • SraRoar Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
      A1 Quizzes, tests, projects, and daily assignments that are more summative in nature. Honestly, not as mindful/organized as I should be.
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    yeah, in the spirit of @senorg's suggestion, I just give credit for completion of truly formative things #langchat
    In reply to @ProfeCochran, @SenorG
  • profe_robbins Nov 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1-Formative/practice assignments first then graded summative #langchat
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Ditto! I have to have homework and classwork grades. I try to minimize these as much as I can. #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish, @SenorG
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    I do try not to use grades punitively but there are some instances when a reality check is needed. #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72
  • SECottrell Nov 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    I live in an almost perfect assessment world and only "score" the semester-final proficiency checkup #langchat
  • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 I try to use a variety of skills but I grade the most authentic activity that they've built up to doing. #langchat
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    I used "pesos" for motivation...they were worth negligible % in gradebook but served to motivate #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72
  • kballestrini Nov 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Exactly. Everything is assessed; take away as much emphasis from “grades” as possible #langchat :)
    • SECottrell Nov 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
      Hi #langchat! I like to talk assessment though I do not give any "grades" (B, 87, etc.)
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: In class "practice" is all formative, take completion grades as a thank you, summative assessments from 3 modes get a "score" #langchat
  • amandabhunter Nov 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 Homework goes in the grade book, or they won't do it; but it's a completion grade. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    I have a hard time with that not eventually turning into point grubbing though :/ #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish, @ProfeCochran, @SenorG
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    ah, so not necessarily the topic for you? #langchat
    In reply to @kballestrini
  • MmeBlouwolff Nov 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 I've been grading individual Can-Dos by mode this year (and some summatives). But it makes for a LOT of grades. #langchat
  • ADiazMora Nov 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    how much of their grade is this? #langchat
    In reply to @amandabhunter
  • profelopez716 Nov 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    https://t.co/215IoeRxEa #langchat
  • racapsuto Nov 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    love the idea of "pesos" #langchat
    In reply to @SenorG, @CatherineKU72
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    How so? Like they want to redo stuff or argue? #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @ProfeCochran, @SenorG
  • SECottrell Nov 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Before the no-grades world, my A1 answer was, whatever gave me enough numbers to keep the admin from asking about assessment #langchat
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: I also do "quick quizzes" most days which end up being listening comp grades. #langchat
  • srafischer Nov 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Formative goes in as learning practice but not everything we do gets graded. Summative weighted heavy to "cover" formative #langchat
  • SECottrell Nov 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Do you assign a number grade or is it more a check-off grade? #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff
  • kballestrini Nov 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    .@SraSpanglish on the contrary; think it’s important to see light at the end of the tunnel & help folks to work towards no grades #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    "I did it, where's my credit?" and by "did it" they scribbled something on the page. #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish, @ProfeCochran, @SenorG
  • racapsuto Nov 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: NYS is really big on portfolios as opposed to tests. So we do a lot of that. Esp w writing. #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    feedback is key! I see the "score" as a carrot to get them to submit work to GET feedback sometimes! #langchat
    In reply to @SrMedina_MVHS
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    there's completion and then there's COMPLETION #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @ProfeCochran, @SenorG
  • MmeBlouwolff Nov 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    I feel this with projects. Would prefer not to grade but know that would break my MS parrots' hearts. #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72
  • kltharri Nov 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A2: I used to choose traditional stuff like assessments, projects, homework, and #langchat
  • SraWienhold Nov 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: I have moved towards assigning less & "grading" pretty much just summative assessments #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    And THAT'S where the arguing starts w/ them! #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish, @ProfeCochran, @SenorG
  • kballestrini Nov 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    I know there’s many walls to knock down, & forward thinking admin are key, but finding ways to reduce focus on grade #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1 If it's summative, it's a grade. If it's homework, it's a grade. If it's formative ... only because I have to include some. #langchat
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Combatting some tweetdeck issues tonight ... anyone else having trouble? #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Nov 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    #langchat A1 I can give feedback on our grading system by listing the proficiency level & not a number grade. Can also tie proficiency to #.
  • kltharri Nov 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A2: used to be all the traditional stuff- projects, "big" things, in class things, homework #langchat
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    How do you grade all of those?! I tried to do exit tickets for feedback & it was so hard to keep grading them! #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    I got a preemptive "like" on a Tweet that didn't appear to have finished sending lol #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • kltharri Nov 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2: now I just give feedback periodically on conversations and writing #langchat
  • AssignmentHelpN Nov 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Top 10 Halloween Classroom Parties Snack Ideas https://t.co/OadBuvYIx0 #globaledchat #iOSedChat #jerdchat #langchat
  • SrtaSpathis Nov 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Hola a todos, Elena from NJ here. High school Spanish teacher, levels 1 and honors 2 #langchat
  • MmeMORLEY Nov 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #langchat A1: Typically anything that the students produce on their own using the target language is graded or show me comprehension.
  • racapsuto Nov 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    do you use google classroom? exit tickets can be graded in 5 mins. Google Forms #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    What about not grading them? Just give feedback... #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @welangley
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    5-10 t/f questions takes about 5 minutes per class. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    I focus on grading things that when parents ask "how can they do better" I can answer with "practice using the language" #langchat
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    I hate projects and each yr kids ask for more! #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff, @CatherineKU72
  • ADiazMora Nov 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    how do Ss, admin, and Ps respond to this because I love! #langchat
    In reply to @kltharri
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    My columns are not updating, and then I get like 10 tweets that come in all at once. Hard to keep up! #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • kballestrini Nov 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Exactly, automation is the key for those quick assessment checks #langchat
    • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
      5-10 t/f questions takes about 5 minutes per class. #langchat
      In reply to @Marishawkins
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    I don't see how that's possible in my setting, and not a hill I'm ready to die on #biggerfishtofry #langchat
    In reply to @kballestrini
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    nope- Haiku LMS #langchat
    In reply to @racapsuto
  • srafischer Nov 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    I think I would love this no grade 🌎! Talk to me about feedback #LangChat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • MmeBlouwolff Nov 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    This year I'm doing A (you've got it), C (you're on your way) & F (you are not there). #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    They are easy, quick grades for those grade grabbers. And holds students accountable for listening in class #langchat
    In reply to @SenorG, @Marishawkins
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I mean the process of checking through all of them every day. It was daunting! #langchat
    In reply to @SenorG, @welangley
  • SrtaSpathis Nov 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1 I grade comprehension checks along the way and summative assessments/IPAs that Ss have been preparing for #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Is it about time for Q2? #langchat
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I've started quick reading checks like this ... use devices so that the grading is automatic! #langchat
    In reply to @welangley, @SenorG, @Marishawkins
  • SrMedina_MVHS Nov 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1 super important to inform parents & students of your grading practices as they maybe used to the traditional ways of reporting #langchat
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I just pop on some music during my plan and get through them, kinda my "quiet" time ha #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • vt6573 Nov 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    #langchat is live now and will meet again Thursday, November 10 at 8:00 P.M. to talk about world language instruction. #EDUC3161
  • LesliePhillips3 Nov 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Leslie Phillips in Indy. Hey everyone! Just joined! #langchat
  • mmeshep Nov 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A1 For those who do not grade formatives, do you have any trouble getting absent students to do the work? #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Nov 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    #langchat A1 Maybe we need to clarify the difference between grading: adding #value & checking over w/feedback. Some consider that grading.
  • MmeMORLEY Nov 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    #langchat A3: I have to think more on does it show the student's range to function in the language. I'm always looking for ceiling & floor.
  • SECottrell Nov 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Do you get any despair / push back on using an F in the system? #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Love the reflection idea. Consider having them do it google slides so it cumulates into a portfolio over time #langchat
    In reply to @ProfeCochran, @MlleSulewski, @SraSpanglish
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Q2 What are the benefits/challenges of using 3 monds of communidation as part of our grading system? #langchat
  • kballestrini Nov 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    This x 100. If you’re strolling down a non-traditional assessment path, parents WILL buy in with an upfront explanation #langchat
    • SrMedina_MVHS Nov 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT
      A1 super important to inform parents & students of your grading practices as they maybe used to the traditional ways of reporting #langchat
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    This is my struggle EVERY DAY #langchat
    • mmeshep Nov 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
      A1 For those who do not grade formatives, do you have any trouble getting absent students to do the work? #langchat
  • racapsuto Nov 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    I do reflections on Google Slides and let them personalize it. They love it #langchat
    In reply to @SenorG, @ProfeCochran, @MlleSulewski, @SraSpanglish
  • LesliePhillips3 Nov 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    I give many opportunities to practice the same skill, so sometimes do not have them make it up. #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep
  • kltharri Nov 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    I really tried to create a culture of work to progress not be graded #not easy but eventually they came around #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2 Sometimes an assignment that I believe is still valuable does not fit into those 3 modes. #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Nov 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Interesting. I love them for the editing process & the polished product. Lots of class time on them. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @CatherineKU72
  • CatherineKU72 Nov 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I put it in as ¨missing¨" which assigns 50% mark until it is completed, then 50% is removed. #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    isn't grading necessarily when it factors into the overall grade? #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72
  • SECottrell Nov 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I blogged it- This side of the Year of No Grades https://t.co/75OzQIzjU1 #langchat
    In reply to @srafischer
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    would love to know more about this! #langchat
    In reply to @racapsuto
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: best benefit, IMO: aligning to standards. Hard to argue what I'm grading when it meets standards. #langchat
  • ProfeCochran Nov 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    We do! We accumulate assessments & reflections for Sites porftolio. I like slides idea, tho! #langchat
    In reply to @SenorG, @MlleSulewski, @SraSpanglish
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2 Benefit: keeps me and Ss focused on the modes. Challenge: not all modes are equal, in my opinion! #langchat
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: Benefits are that grades themselves start to communicate something meaningful #langchat
  • LesliePhillips3 Nov 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: I LOVE that my gradebook is now organized by the three skills. Makes it easier to see progress, and give feedback. #langchat
  • ADiazMora Nov 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2 Ss and Ps may not understand what interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational mean w/o clear explination #langchat
  • kballestrini Nov 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    the grade bunker hill is one I fought years ago and thankful that I did; removing grades opened up so many doors #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Benefits: Easy to give specific feedback and ways to improve #langchat
  • LesliePhillips3 Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 also makes it easier to identify each students' biggest opportunity for growth and help them practice this skill #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    yes! It's convenient having 2 sets of same type of assessment--drop the lowest! #langchat
    In reply to @LesliePhillips3, @mmeshep
  • GrowingFrench Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Is it best to divide assignments by the 3 modes or rather listening, speaking, writing, and reading- does it matter? #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Already in. But what.was.I.thinking? #langchat #dataoverload
    In reply to @SraSpanglish
  • kltharri Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A1: for methods students, I do minimum grade to pass (a C) with rubrics; keep doing until reached #langchat
  • SrMedina_MVHS Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 Benefits of the 3 modes, students are exposed to authentic materials and real life tasks #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    YES! Especially w/ novices. Hard to give equal weight to interpersonal tasks when VERY hard for them. #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • SECottrell Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 Gives me structure for my assessment - am I hitting all the modes? #langchat
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Agree! I hate presentational speaking! #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • mmeshep Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 I prefer that S's see grades on lang skill rather than mode. Pres. spkg and interpers. spkg are more alike than spkg and wrtg #langchat
  • ProfeCochran Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2) When we use the 3 modes, it means students are on the way to showing what they CAN do to get a grade! #langchat
  • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 it's so easy to identify EXACTLY what skills your kids are struggling with and can build in strategies and practice in class. #langchat
  • profesorM Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Doug from NY Spanish 6,7,8,9 (MS/HS) 🌎 #langchat
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2: challenge: not as many opportunities to have all 3 the same amount of times in the gradebook #langchat
  • bjillmoore Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 Tomorrow we have parent teacher conferences and these are the three areas I will talk about. #langchat
  • laguardia4sarah Nov 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    #langchat A2 challenges are that output from scratch cannot be forced. Multi hours of input first. Heavy input
  • CharlaELE1 Nov 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Todos los profesores de español (ELE) en el mundo están muy invitados a participar este sábado. #langchat #twitterele #spanishtrachers #ele
  • ADiazMora Nov 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    agreed! #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep
  • SrtaSpathis Nov 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 Benefits: variety of well-rounded activities. Challenge: there is always some level of subjectivity esp w/ interpersonal #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 Benefit is that it's easy to see what I'm lacking in instruction; like last year when I only did 1 list assess in quarter oof #langchat
  • SECottrell Nov 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Definitely. Formal assessment takes a LOT of time. #langchat
    • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
      A2: challenge: not as many opportunities to have all 3 the same amount of times in the gradebook #langchat
  • SrMedina_MVHS Nov 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 Challenges of the 3 modes are finding authentic and at level sources to complement your themes. #langchat
  • racapsuto Nov 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    I have the master copy of the Google Slide and students make a "copy" of it, which is done by editing the link. #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • bjillmoore Nov 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Jill from NOVA - writing up notes for my parent teacher conferences! #langchat
  • profesorM Nov 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A1 i grade work that display skills LSRW +gram and voc #langchat
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: challenge, we aren't all OPI/WPT trained #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    WORD. There are all sorts of valuable scaffolding exercise that merit feedback/credit #langchat
    • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      A2 Sometimes an assignment that I believe is still valuable does not fit into those 3 modes. #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Nov 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    And I should add it's a 50% in our system, not a 0. #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • profe_robbins Nov 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2- I wish I could categorize but the three modes. Dept categories established before I came. #langchat
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Although I am moving to more proficiency, it is still difficult to break thru what is a quiz vs test differences #langchat
  • rhonhigg Nov 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    I agree. I grade summatives and check over w/feedback formative assignments. #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72
  • ADiazMora Nov 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    WORD! #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    DEFINITELY. And with a rubric for each mode that works whatever the level, easy to keep up with for all! #langchat
    • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      A2: best benefit, IMO: aligning to standards. Hard to argue what I'm grading when it meets standards. #langchat
  • erikashupe80 Nov 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: We focus on even MORE time with the language and accomplish more on a daily basis! #langchat
  • kballestrini Nov 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    What is the difference? Does it matter? Does it change how the students approach it? #langchat
    • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
      Although I am moving to more proficiency, it is still difficult to break thru what is a quiz vs test differences #langchat
  • ProfeCochran Nov 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    @mmeshep How important is the "work"? If it's 4 improvement, they'll want the practice. If it's not important,who cares? #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @mmeshep
  • SrMedina_MVHS Nov 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2 Challenge of implementing the 3 modes, being creative so that there is a sense of novelty... in particular with Interpersonal #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    This has been epiphany w/ my S JUST this year. Finally realizing that if I collect & grade, it's assessment. (1/2) #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    can it be done that interpretive is heavy early in the grading period, then interpersonal, then presentational? #langchat
    In reply to @laguardia4sarah
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Dang, @welangley, is this your first #langchat and you're killing it tonight? I can't like your tweets fast enough!
    In reply to @welangley
  • srafischer Nov 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2 do you assess every mode every time? If you don't how do you show growth? As you can see, I have more ?s than answers! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    and there's no difference between "test" and "quiz" (2/2) #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Me, I do keep listening and reading separate, but most speaking=interpersonal for me #langchat
    In reply to @GrowingFrench
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Yes it does and it has difference in weighting per my dept policy #langchat
    In reply to @kballestrini
  • kltharri Nov 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: benefits are makes for a good IPA #langchat
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    haha, well thank you :P #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    on the other hand, those with talents in "tougher" skills (listening for mine) love that boost #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @MmeFarab
  • erikashupe80 Nov 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    @profe_robbins it's ok to be a dept maverick and think outside the box. When asked, start your rationale w/ "Research says..." #langchat
    In reply to @profe_robbins
  • MmeBlouwolff Nov 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2 I give way more tasks that are presentational than interpersonal or interpretive. Find it hard to maintain balance among 3. #langchat
  • kballestrini Nov 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Man; factory-mold uniformity is just strangling edu to death. #langchat
    • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT
      Yes it does and it has difference in weighting per my dept policy #langchat
      In reply to @kballestrini
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    I have a quiz and test section, so I do different quizzes (interpersonal, presentational etc) to prepare for test #langchat (1/2)
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    yep, interpersonal and speaking are now the same as far as I'm concerned #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @MmeFarab
  • SraWienhold Nov 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2: with grading categories as modes of communication it forces me to actually asses communication & reevaluate what is worthy #langchat
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Then I combine ALL for the test. Seems to take too long for me... #langchat (2/2)
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • ProfeCochran Nov 3 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    (And many aren't even AWARE) Cannot RT this enough! #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    YES! They will zero in if they can identify an area for improvement that they can UNDERSTAND! #langchat
    • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
      A2 it's so easy to identify EXACTLY what skills your kids are struggling with and can build in strategies and practice in class. #langchat
  • LesliePhillips3 Nov 3 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A2: I have a learning checks category, but sometimes want to put formative grades into my communicative categories. Thoughts? #langchat
  • rhonhigg Nov 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    @SrMedina_MVHS #langchat Some will buy in but not all. I'm finding the key is constant dialogue w/Ss & parents is key.
    In reply to @kballestrini, @SrMedina_MVHS
  • racapsuto Nov 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A2: this is where being an ELT differs NYS requires us to use a Bilingual framework assessment tool #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Listening is something I have had to consciously build in more through portfolios/IPAs. #worthit #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @MlleSulewski
  • ProfeCochran Nov 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    If that's true, then assessments will show that they did not practice, correct? #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep, @MmeFarab
  • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    @Marishawkins could qzs be 1 skill and tests use multiple skills? Q: answer the Q's and T: respond to the article #langchat
    In reply to @kballestrini, @Marishawkins
  • LesliePhillips3 Nov 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A2: Challenge for me is getting used to having less grades, and being OK with it. #langchat
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Ohhhh, gotcha. In my gradebook, we have an "assessment" category. That's what I call everything. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Do what works for you and your students. Consider weighting formative lighter than summative #langchat
    In reply to @LesliePhillips3
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Ready for Q3 #langchat amigos?
  • LesliePhillips3 Nov 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Thanks! I could just give the formative grades only 5 pts. Still figuring out what works! #langchat
    In reply to @SenorG
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Totally can be. Another option is within a given test, diff items associated w diff proficiency categories. Mult grades in 1 test #langchat
    In reply to @SenoritaHersh, @kballestrini, @Marishawkins
  • LesliePhillips3 Nov 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3 BRING IT :) #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    AAPPL rubrics FTW baby! https://t.co/zAKzPlXmhi #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @MmeFarab
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Off topic: this is what I'm listening to during the chat https://t.co/VDSQmNZ6AY #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Q3 Q3 Q3 How does grading for proficiency affect the structure of your assignments? #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3 If I'm grading for proficiency, I need to be assessing their skills, not their knowledge. #langchat
  • kballestrini Nov 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    This, ACTFL performance descriptors, can-dos… the heavy lifting is already done for meaningful assessment #langchat
  • ProfeCochran Nov 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3) My tasks are open-ended so students can show off as much as possible (I love my kiddos! They're so awesome!) #langchat
  • LesliePhillips3 Nov 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: It really makes me think about assigning meaningful assignments and keeps me within the Can-do that we are working on #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3 And I also need a proficiency-based rubric! SO IMPORTANT. #langchat
  • SECottrell Nov 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3 Cough, the death of multiple choice. #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    maybe with the "passport" model where kids get I Cans checked off a la @CLC_Teachers & @carmenscoggins ? #langchat
    In reply to @LesliePhillips3, @CLC_Teachers, @carmenscoggins
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Rubrics need to be on point, which allows ss to shine in some places even if "whole" product is lacking #langchat
  • LesliePhillips3 Nov 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3 I try to make almost ALL assignments be related to reading, listening, speaking or writing. #langchat
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3 Grading for proficiency helps me focus on the big picture, not little mistakes. I focus on what Ss CAN do, not what they can't! #langchat
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3 teaching for proficiency/knowledge of affective filter hypothesis makes it so my assessments never feel like "tests" #langchat
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3: It has made my students able to show their success easier #langchat
  • kltharri Nov 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3: totally changed them! Now they are more spread out to show L2 growth #langchat
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3: proficiency is real world, not pulling random parts of language out of your head and tossing it on paper arbitrarily. #langchat
  • kballestrini Nov 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3: Forces the questions of, “What’s the meaningful skill being evaluated here?” Results in trad. lang. assessment my shock you #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: Try to emphasize Ss can't "study." If you've been present & participatory, you're prepared (hopefully) #langchat
  • SrMedina_MVHS Nov 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    having common syllabus per level helps, similar conversation when schools went to Summative and Formative #langchat
    In reply to @rhonhigg, @kballestrini
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    YES! Parents AND students want to see and understand growth! Much clearer when not based on isolated rules! #langchat
  • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 I give a lot of partial credit. Can I get what their saying? Did they only make small errors? I use AP rubrics from lvl 1. #langchat
  • racapsuto Nov 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: having my students answer how am i going to use this in the real world. makes sure im teaching proficiency #langchat
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3 Assignments are structured around what students CAN do, not extraneous. Open-ended assignments when possible! #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3 My assignments are now geared toward communication instead of checking arbitrary boxes on lists #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Nov 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Yes, and then I chicken out on interpretive assessments w/ #authres early in the year. #langchat #bitethebullet
    In reply to @SraEilers
  • profesorM Nov 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3 Auth resources guide the lesson. + scenarios for speaking #langchat
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    DEFINITELY if your school offers AP you should definitely familiarize Ss with AP tasks and standards #langchat
    In reply to @SenoritaHersh
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Errors in interpretation are also to be expected. Prof rubrics state "inferences are logical but not accurate" and that's ok! #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    It means a lot to students to know that we're not looking to catch them being wrong! #langchat #celebratesuccess
    • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
      A3 Assignments are structured around what students CAN do, not extraneous. Open-ended assignments when possible! #langchat
  • SrtaSpathis Nov 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3 Lots of open-ended and authentic, real life tasks, like asking for directions or ordering at a restaurant etc #langchat
  • mmeshep Nov 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3 IPA's ensure that all modes are included in every assessment #langchat
  • racapsuto Nov 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3: I never do multiple choice. Always open-ended. takes longer to grade but shows better proficiency. #langchat
  • SrMedina_MVHS Nov 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3 it forces you to reflect on your activities and their true value towards preparing students towards the culminating assessment. #langchat
  • LesliePhillips3 Nov 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3: How often are you all giving IPA's? #langchat
  • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    YES! Even "vocab" quizzes should be authentic tasks that show they know the words. #langchat
    • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
      A3: proficiency is real world, not pulling random parts of language out of your head and tossing it on paper arbitrarily. #langchat
  • SrtaSpathis Nov 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3 also, the real-life scenarios grab the Ss interest right away! #langchat
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    It makes me so sad that the system trains students to be scared to be wrong. I just want to know what you CAN do! #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Also- are their errors consistent or smaller different errors? #langchat
    In reply to @SenoritaHersh
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Yes! I tell my kids all the time: in my class, what you write/speak earns you cred, not takes it away with mistakes! #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish
  • ProfeCochran Nov 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3) A big turn-around for me is that all week long class is interpersonal & interpretive. Assessments process that into writing #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    YES! We don't have to tally EVERY ERROR! We look for PATTERNS to fix what NEEDS attention! #langchat
    • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
      Errors in interpretation are also to be expected. Prof rubrics state "inferences are logical but not accurate" and that's ok! #langchat
  • kltharri Nov 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3: Also made me step back and let students communicate with each other, instead of always me #langchat
  • raspberryberet3 Nov 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Not a fan of rubrics #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    WORD. I use multiple choice only for scaffolding to open-ended stuff now! #langchat
    In reply to @racapsuto
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    2 in a trimester, but could probably do more if I minimized those quizzes! #langchat
    In reply to @LesliePhillips3
  • laguardia4sarah Nov 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    #langchat A3 Many grades based on checklist from Learni Ts. Yes What can the student do?
  • ProfeCochran Nov 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    @MlleSulewski I love how @JohnDeMado says "DON'T BE THE EDITOR"! #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish, @MlleSulewski, @JohnDeMado
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Also try to emphasize REACH and try to impress me! Even if wrong, show me you're trying to move forward! #langchat
  • bjillmoore Nov 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3 Writing assignments need modeling for structures and good vocabulary use. Speaking requires practice with required structures. #langchat
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    This is where feedback is SO important. Language is messy, but trying is always worth it! #langchat
    • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
      Also try to emphasize REACH and try to impress me! Even if wrong, show me you're trying to move forward! #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Every 3 weeks. I need 1 every 6 weeks, but some grow in the middle, some at the end #everyonegetstoshowgrowth #langchat
    In reply to @LesliePhillips3
  • LesliePhillips3 Nov 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Why not? #langchat
    In reply to @raspberryberet3
  • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    why not? We are requires to use them on district assessments and I loved them in IB. What do you like instead? #langchat
    In reply to @raspberryberet3
  • SECottrell Nov 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    But multiple choice never tells me about student proficiency, because I don't know why the answer was chosen #langchat
    In reply to @djahner
  • kltharri Nov 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Moving away from grades was so refreshing - I stopped being the "evaluator" #langchat
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    How would you grade a proficiency based assessment then? #langchat
    In reply to @raspberryberet3
  • grishkin69 Nov 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3 #langchat give students lots of choice in assignments within certain parameters
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    someday we should have a chat about system changes and how to effect them @kballestrini #langchat
    In reply to @kltharri, @kballestrini
  • LesliePhillips3 Nov 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Thanks! #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish
  • srafischer Nov 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A3 I've switched rubrics the last two years...using Actfl ipa rubrics from the implementing IPAs book. Any insight on what is best #langchat
  • racapsuto Nov 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I love giving student choices! I find they show better profeciency when they actually care about the work. #langchat
    In reply to @grishkin69
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    PS for the gradeless rebels: how about proposing a #langchat topic? https://t.co/jc9SxoKYD0 @SECottrell @kballestrini @kltharri
    In reply to @SECottrell, @kballestrini, @kltharri
  • MmeBlouwolff Nov 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Love that b/c I get very stressed grading those inference ?s. Tried some of @mmeshep's assessmts w/ them this year. #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @mmeshep
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Y'all, I'm leading, and *I* can't keep up with your brilliance! Can we handle Q4? #langchat
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    How do you do this w an IPA? I would like to do more of this! #langchat
    In reply to @racapsuto, @grishkin69
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    For me, inference is all about why they chose something, not what they chose. #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff, @MlleSulewski, @mmeshep
  • MmeBlouwolff Nov 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Sage, very sage! #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @MlleSulewski, @mmeshep
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    And if they can logically justify, is it really wrong? #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @MmeBlouwolff, @mmeshep
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    I'm over here just trying to get my peeps to do IPAs or PBAs at all #langchat
    In reply to @kltharri
  • racapsuto Nov 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    NYS is big on using Gardeners Multiple Intelligence. I also let students pitch project to me. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @grishkin69
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Q4 Q4 Q4 When is it appropriate to use/not use a performance rubric on a task that receives a grade? #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Nov 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Gotta run home from school now (QC mtg 2nite) - sorry to miss the big finish! #langchat
  • grishkin69 Nov 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    #langchat It's so fun to see them think aloud about what they are doing
    In reply to @racapsuto
  • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    In MD we are still PARCC so we have lots of "cite your evidence" conversations. #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @MmeBlouwolff, @MlleSulewski, @mmeshep
  • rhonhigg Nov 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    #langchat Yes! It's liberating. I have more time to create meaningful real world tasks for Ss.
    In reply to @kltharri
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4 for me, I don't have to RATE them on a rubric until summative time. The rest is personal/pattern feedback #langchat
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4: appropriate to use a performance rubric on a task that is asking students to use a specific set of vocab/language structure. #langchat
  • mmeshep Nov 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I like those but find that I can show growth better by using Ohio's proficiency-based rubrics. #langchat
    In reply to @srafischer
  • racapsuto Nov 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    yes it is! sometimes their ideas are so great too! #langchat
    In reply to @grishkin69
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4 I use prof-based rubrics on summative assessments. Other times not so much. #langchat
  • SraWienhold Nov 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4: I love performance rubrics for summative interpersonal speaking & presentational writing assessments #langchat
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4: I don't use a rubric for interpretive reading or listening #langchat
  • spangirl19 Nov 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A3 We started having structured cafecitos re: unit theme. I know others have versions of this activity. #LangChat
  • GrowingFrench Nov 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Q4 On formative assessments or 'quizzes" I simply put performace level ex: NH or IL and ideas for improvement or chat with student #langchat
  • ADiazMora Nov 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    so you don't use rubrics on the others? #langchat
    In reply to @SraWienhold
  • JL_Delf Nov 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    #langchat so late to the game tonight! FLES Spanish from NYS. Reading to catch up! Any #nysachat folks out there?
  • grishkin69 Nov 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    #langchat pitching projects really encourages self expression!!!
    In reply to @racapsuto, @Marishawkins
  • SrtaSpathis Nov 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4 not every grade needs to be through a rubric - I use rubrics for summative/IPAs. I have a good grasp on each Ss level #langchat
  • SECottrell Nov 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Ditto. #langchat
    • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
      A4 I use prof-based rubrics on summative assessments. Other times not so much. #langchat
  • SrtaSpathis Nov 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4 @Marishawkins agree- don't typically use rubrics for interpretive tasks either. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Makes sense “typically” I am usually looking for a content specific answer. Output requires rubrics, IMO. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    interesting! I do the opposite! The summative is the benchmark so to speak #langchat
    In reply to @GrowingFrench
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    What is a cafecito? Sounds awesome! #langchat
    In reply to @spangirl19
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4 I use a rubric on every assessment - performance translates to pre-determined score. Formative just needs good feedback! #langchat
  • kltharri Nov 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4: learning checks, formative checks, "low stakes" practice tasks #langchat
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Can you say more about that? How do you communicate expectations w/o rubrics so ss know how they are graded? #langchat
    In reply to @SrtaSpathis
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Agree and allows me to be less subjective #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Yes! We don't need to judge them ALL the time! #langchat
    In reply to @SrtaSpathis
  • SraWienhold Nov 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    most of my interpretive are smaller quizzes during unit that don't need big performance rubric to score #langchat
    In reply to @ADiazMora
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Really? I would be nowhere w/o the IPA interpretive rubric. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • SrtaSpathis Nov 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    constant feedback. As @MmeFarab mentioned - I give a lot of feedback w/ formative. #langchat
    In reply to @SenorG, @MmeFarab
  • grishkin69 Nov 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    #langchat Jen ever since you told me that, I've started doing the same! So easy and fast!
    In reply to @GrowingFrench
  • mmeshep Nov 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4 I LOVE using rubrics for interpretive. It is much faster for me and the holistic grade showcases what they can do much better. #langchat
  • SrMedina_MVHS Nov 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4 in a perfect 🌎ss would be assessed w/ a proficiency rubric at the end of the year to track growth #langchat
  • laguardia4sarah Nov 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    #langchat A4 Ok to not use rubric at times the magic occurs in what they can do (und, say, read, write) It is okay that we want an A but..
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Crying. I would be crying. LOL. #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @Marishawkins
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    #interjecting--comments on Classroom? #langchat
    In reply to @SenorG, @SrtaSpathis
  • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4 I use just right/wrong for tasks that are only interpretive but use those to build up to them respond to things they interpret #langchat
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Also I like checklists to give quick feedback in class after a performance practice #langchat
  • magisterb480 Nov 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    #latinteach #langchat
    • magisterb480 Nov 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      Conjugating verbs is a waste of time; instead look at literature & point out examples of verbs in the living Latin language.(Foster 2016,36)
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    One last question before takeaways, amigos! #langchat
  • spangirl19 Nov 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A3 Developing IPAs/ also much more conscious to give Ss lots of practice w/o penalty but w lots more feedback. #LangChat
  • srafischer Nov 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A4 been using the rubrics for everything...If I have to put a grade in I need to have evidence..it's also a feedback convo starter #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Then again I have a hard time saying I'm really assessing their proficiency...so is it more of a PERFORMANCE rubric? #langchat
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Really?! I just mark correct or incorrect! #whatamimissingouton #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @MmeFarab
  • ADiazMora Nov 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    which rubric do you use for this? #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep
  • racapsuto Nov 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A4: in the eyes of NYS you always should be using a rubric. If I don't use a rubric it has to be multiple choice or true/false #langchat
  • SrMedina_MVHS Nov 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A4 I struggle between exposing SS to proficiency rubrics and AP rubrics as that tends to be the capstone course in HS. #langchat
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    So are all of your quick quizzes on interpretive items? #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    #truedat. Performance is our purview #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • laguardia4sarah Nov 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    #langchat ...the grade will not help when they are at their true assess of using the lang in the raw (downtown Caracas etc.)
  • Lwbespanol Nov 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    #langchat We have to train the students that failure is good! Pressure for grades is scary.
    In reply to @welangley, @SraSpanglish
  • JL_Delf Nov 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    #langchat no grades this tri, just comments + participation. Grades are holistic next 2 tri's, 1-4 scale - 4 "exceeds" expectatations
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    One clarifier from earlier: While formative not graded, ss can't retake summative unless they show they did the formative #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Q5 Q5 Q5 How do you assess with proficiency in mind without a proficiency rubric? #langchat
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    word identification, content ?s, inferences, topic etc #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @MlleSulewski
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    I agree! Though ss with strong proficiency based grades will fare better at that Real World assessment moment... #langchat
    • laguardia4sarah Nov 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      #langchat ...the grade will not help when they are at their true assess of using the lang in the raw (downtown Caracas etc.)
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    honestly my grades may be a little inflated to counteract that--give me ANY TL & you're passing 1st 6 weeks #langchat
    In reply to @Lwbespanol, @welangley
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    too quick tonight! I forgot to tell @zhawkins1 that dinner was ready I was so into #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish, @zhawkins1
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A5: If *I* as a very sympathetic listener/reader am having trouble understanding your messages… we need to do more work. #langchat
  • mmeshep Nov 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A4 IMO, the most important advantage of rubrics is that Ss know exactly what they need to do to move up. #langchat
  • Lwbespanol Nov 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    #langchat And rubrics don't have to assess everything!
    In reply to @SenorG
  • ADiazMora Nov 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Agreed,but how many of our Ss R actually going to travel abroad?depends on population? is there somewhre closer? #langchat
    In reply to @laguardia4sarah
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5 having understanding of Prof Guidelines is important to going w/o rubric. Complete sentences, comprehensible, task completion #langchat
  • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    When I had to use IB rubrics for only interpretive it was hard to create quick simple tasks that matched them. How can it be done? #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5 Mostly I just keep text types in mind ALL THE. TIME. Constantly pushing verbs so they have sentences at least #langchat
  • speakingweek Nov 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Added a parody of TED Talks to Model Speeches page. Enjoy! https://t.co/z5GTJ59Q85 #langchat #speakers #speaking
  • SrtaSpathis Nov 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5 I think of those ACTFL can-do statements and ask myself is this task reflective of those skills #langchat
  • SraWienhold Nov 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    a lot of interpretive ?s actually in English, or the question itself would be interpretive #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @Marishawkins, @MlleSulewski
  • laguardia4sarah Nov 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    #langchat A5 think time betw q & a, fluidity of response, level of vocab, low on error, creativity...no need for rubi's all the time
  • GrowingFrench Nov 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I don't think you have to use a rubric every time as long as you are discussing with student their level and what to do to improve #langchat
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I totally agree. And I think ss deserve clearly communicated expectations so they can meet/exceed them #langchat
    In reply to @Lwbespanol
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5 Thinking of what my sweet baby parrots can do at this level, and looking for evidence that they can, and complete task. #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    That's another thing I love about AAPPL rubrics--always the "what you should do next" side! #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep
  • ADiazMora Nov 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    YES! @tmsaue1 just talked today abt being knowledgable about the levels :) #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @tmsaue1
  • SrMedina_MVHS Nov 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5 I find a balance between using the proficiency level "can do" to create the task while exposing students to the AP Lang Rubric #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I'd really like to have @tmsaue1 by my side next Thurs when I present on proficiency at @MIWLA! #langchat
    In reply to @ADiazMora, @tmsaue1, @MIWLA
  • SECottrell Nov 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    This too. #langchat
  • kltharri Nov 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5: does not compute ...I don't know how to asses or provide feedback without one, haha #langchat
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    off topic: if you're going to #actfl16, we're doing uncon sessions on Fri and Sat. Hope to see lots of peeps there from #langchat
  • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5 Ss have to mark all text, even simple listening practice so I can see at what point they got lost. No marks=no proficiency #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    THIS. IS. THE COOLEST. HMU, @senorg! #langchat
    In reply to @SenorG
    • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
      off topic: if you're going to #actfl16, we're doing uncon sessions on Fri and Sat. Hope to see lots of peeps there from #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    oo, I'd love to heare more about how specifically they mark! #langchat
    In reply to @SenoritaHersh
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Shameless plug: are you participating in #langchat tonight and presenting at #ACTFL16? Send me your day, time, and session title, please!
  • racapsuto Nov 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5: I typically use the CEFR framework when evaluating them w no rubric or grade. #langchat
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    What is it? Where can we get more info? #langchat
    In reply to @SenorG
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    more off topic: I am in love with "Bailar" by Elvis Crespo and Deorro #langchat
  • SraWienhold Nov 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5: even without physical rubric, I use my mental one & knowledge of proficiency levels to assess #langchat
  • JL_Delf Nov 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    #nysachat join the #langchat uncon at #actfl16 later this month!
    • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
      off topic: if you're going to #actfl16, we're doing uncon sessions on Fri and Sat. Hope to see lots of peeps there from #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    YES!! Just having students casually rate responses on Nearpod keeps performance/proficiency at the forefront! #langchat
    In reply to @GrowingFrench
  • Marishawkins Nov 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Ok! Interpretive rubric may be my #takeaway for tonight's #langchat :)
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @MlleSulewski
  • rhonhigg Nov 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    #langchat I agree & use the Can do statements. I also allow Ss to peer assess & self assess.
    In reply to @SrtaSpathis
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Think it's in the exhibition hall. It'll be an edcamp style fomat #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    I’m going to be reviewing them too to see how I can incorporate them more! #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @MmeFarab, @MlleSulewski
  • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    I use @AVID4College marking the text so they're cross curricular too. Even simple translation tells me something #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish, @AVID4College
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    PS If you are NOT a superhuman tweet reader, #langchat archives & summaries will be available on our wiki! https://t.co/FhNYfIQsWT
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    isn't that a technical thing? I just came up with the "baby" part :) #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @laguardia4sarah
  • JL_Delf Nov 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    #nysachat this is another great way to follow along to #langchat if it's moving too fast.
  • SrtaSpathis Nov 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    what types of Qs do you typically ask on an interpretive portion of an IPA? #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • kballestrini Nov 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Speaking of “grading", it’s grades-are-due weekend; kick it off early with some dark chocolate and a bottle of red #langchat
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Have y'all checked out hypothesis for collaborative annotation/social reading? So awesome... #langchat
    In reply to @SenoritaHersh, @SraSpanglish, @AVID4College
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Hence why I LOVE @MartinaBex forms :D #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @Marishawkins, @MartinaBex
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    It's that time, guys! What are your TAKEAWAYS tonight? #langchat
  • SrtaSpathis Nov 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Who will I meet in person at actfl in two weeks?!?! #langchat
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Also, if you are really digging that spinny feeling in your head now, get MORE Saturday AM w/ @CoLeeSensei in the #langchat Saturday Sequel!
    In reply to @CoLeeSensei
  • SraWienhold Nov 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    thanks! Added to my playlist! #langchat
    In reply to @SenorG
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    TA: The needle has moved! This convo would've been somewhere btwn contentious and impossible just a few years ago! #langchat
  • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    more info pls. Articles or other research? Id love to learn more! Thx! #langchat
    In reply to @SenorG
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    I must have gotten it from DPI. Now I call my novices baby parrots #langchat
    In reply to @kltharri, @MmeFarab, @laguardia4sarah
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    TA: Well, for sure my TA is the power of #langchat to connect and share ideas
  • SrMcMaine Nov 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    That's a hard one. Against societal norms. Just ask the Cleveland Indians. #langchat
    In reply to @Lwbespanol, @welangley, @SraSpanglish
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    alas, Intermediates are survivors and advanced are storytellers #langchat #lesscute
    In reply to @Elisabeth13, @MmeFarab, @laguardia4sarah
  • ProfeCochran Nov 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Although my internet decided to stop working, TA: Apparently I need to look at a new interpretive rubric? @MmeFarab ? #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    BE THERE OR BE SQUARE #ACTFL16 #LANGCHAT
    • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
      Think it's in the exhibition hall. It'll be an edcamp style fomat #langchat
      In reply to @Marishawkins
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    TA: I've missed the fun of Thursday chats, and I'm excited to think more about what gets graded & why! Thanks for an amazing chat, #langchat
  • welangley Nov 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    But also, TA: take a look at interpretive rubrics. Should I only be checking for correct interpretation #langchat
  • SrtaSpathis Nov 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    TA: it's never too late to change it up and try something new. There is not just one way to do it! As always gracias #langchat
  • LesliePhillips3 Nov 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    TA: I appreciate all of these voices encouraging me on this path to a non-traditional teaching style! Thanks, all! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    TA: I still don't enjoy grading. #langchat
  • SrtaSpathis Nov 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    nice, I'll check that out! #langchat
    In reply to @srafischer
  • MmeFarab Nov 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Thanks for an amazing chat, @SraSpanglish, and thanks for being such a lively crowd tonight, #langchat! Loved it!
    In reply to @SraSpanglish
  • MlleSulewski Nov 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    But I do love #langchat
  • SenoritaHersh Nov 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    TA: if it's going in the grade book be able to explain how it was graded and why it was graded that way. #proficiencybased #langchat
  • LesliePhillips3 Nov 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    I need to do this, too. #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • mmeshep Nov 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    TA: Thanks for another great #langchat!
  • CoLeeSensei - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Join me to #langchat again about grading on the Saturday Sequel 10amET (a more leisurely paced chat - great for 1st timers)
  • SenorG Nov 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Check out https://t.co/ngvB7CdfCa for a great example of how some are using it for "annotation mobs" #langchat
    In reply to @SenoritaHersh
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Nov 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Thank you so much to all of the great educators who joined in and my copilot @MmeFarab! #langchat #timetoputmyheadbetweenmyknees #dizzy
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • lovemysummer Nov 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Y'all. This is my 100yr old @Cubs fan grandpa seeing them win the World Series last night. @cachorros @CubsJoeMadd #langchat RT please :)
  • SrtaSpathis Nov 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    PS everyone: it's my one year anniversary with #langchat! Helped me start my teaching career strong 💪🏼