#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 October 6, 2016
Tomorrow we tweet our ideas & wonderings using Please join us community for an evening of edcamp collab! Starts 8:00pm
Let's start tonight's with a roll call. Who & Where are you? What do you teach? How's fall treating you?
It's raining in Seattle tonight. Looking forward to a pick me up from
Spanish 1, 3 & 4 teacher here!
Good evening, ! Wendy here, teaching French 1 in NE Ohio. Fall is amazing in Ohio - beautiful weather, amazing beverages, and fun!
Happy almost Friday, ! Melanie from Ohio teaching Spanish 1-3. Fall is going well for me!
Lisa, French teacher in MO.
Enjoying beautiful MN fall weather, & really excited for a LONG-overdue return to ! Spanish 3 & 4 this year. :)
Hola ! Allison in Iowa teaching Spanish to grades 7-12. I have been enjoying fall walks on maternity leave 🍁🍂
Colleen here - at least at the start - from rainy Vancouver but sunny bc of the ... HS Japanese
Latin teacher 9-12
Fresh "FALLen" snow on our mountain tops here in Montana...
MS Spanish teacher from CT! Love me some langchat
Bonsoir ! Rebecca, Boston, MS French, invigorating fall of teaching (and learning) thus far.
Any chance there's a need for Spanish teachers in Bozeman?! :) :)
Lisa, teaching French in MO where fall still feels like summer
I'm Julie, enjoying the beautiful colors of fall here in ME; I teach Kinder-4th grade Spanish & am getting married on Sat! :)
Spanish teacher in Lawrence, KS. Teaching Lvl 1,2,3,4 this year. Tired but enjoying the year so far 🙂
Bonsoir, ! Kris, French 9-12 à Nashville!
I am on my 2nd gallon of apple cider solo this season
I am Amy hailing from DFW. I teach Spanish 2/2H and fall is kicking me in the tail, if I am honest!!!
Hola, Robin from Ohio, Spanish 8-12. I have to admit I'm a little sad to see the daylight getting shorter each day.
Looks like a great crowd tonight! Welcome everyone! Getting question 1 ready for you now!
Hello all ! Jas here, 4th Grade Dual Language Teacher Span/Eng. in Boise Idaho, USA! Loving Fall!
Hi , Emily from Tennessee grateful that fall is finally here. Teaching Latin I and II to grades 9-12.
Hello ! I'm a moderator for Dual Language in Houston ISD chat in an hour too! :) excited to join! https://t.co/Ah3Zggl3DO
Technology availability!!!
Anyone else finding realllllly sllllloooooow? Coming in fits and starts!
A1: Discovery of a few language teaching blogs and, of course,
A1 The biggest change in my teaching style has come from experience, support, and from learning new things myself!
A1: Observing and learning about the TPRS style of teaching was eye-opening. Very dif from my experience as a student.
A1: Supportive administration, parents, department chairs, fellow colleagues (local & nat'l), and of course supportive Ss.
A1 Attending workshop with about The Keys to Planning for Learning. Seeing my colleagues succeed w/o textbook.
A1: Stumbling across a little blog called the Creative Language Class – introducing me to the world of !
A1- expanding my PLN thru social media has also helped me to change the way I teach
Chris, Erie, PA, Latin 1-4; A1 Learning about CI and TPRS has changed my teaching the most over the years
A1: my teaching style has changed thanks to ! Plus blogs & conferences. Before I wasn't even aware of best practices
A1 Using IPA's and the teaching for proficiency that resulted from this change.
Q1Technology! It's brought out the best in me! More collaboration, facilitated conversations, authentic aud & engagement!
A1 definitely social media, esp FB & Twitter, as they have provided tons of connections & learning opportunities
Heard that! I definitely didn't hear about proficiency in undergrad or student teaching! https://t.co/Ehxi9gzzAr
A1: my teaching style has changed thanks to ! Plus blogs & conferences. Before I wasn't even aware of best practices
A1 Seeing the frustration in my students' eyes as I struggled with my former methods.
This pretty much covers it for me...it was the great sharing of tchrs on .... https://t.co/k0KhQFvGTO
A1: Discovery of a few language teaching blogs and, of course,
Hi :) A1 getting my master's in Second Language Acquisition was the snowball that started rolling for me
Hi :) A1 getting my master's in Second Language Acquisition was the snowball that started rolling for me
A1 This year I'm working toward proficiency goals in my classes. I stopped teaching grammar and started using language in context.
I completely agree! It feels so great to have a support system & people to go to for advice!
A1 Also being a lucky part of an incredible, risk-taking, curious department of world language teachers!
Me too! first opened my eyes to proficiency! https://t.co/iA9ESRLGrJ
A1: Stumbling across a little blog called the Creative Language Class – introducing me to the world of !
Using standards and being open about expectations on tests. The questions aren't a secret. Again, dif from my experience as a S.
A1 failing first time led to changes in my practice that have brought results and retention i never dreamed of
A1 also, learning from other disciplines beyond language teaching, & for classrm management & community building
A1 after grad school, an AP workshop introduced me to music. Then Donna Tatum-Johns & Sarah Moran to .
Had this SAME EXACT THOUGHT today while prepping a test! So right!
A1: the 3 Modes of Communication. They changed my teaching practices and have made the class more interesting to students and me.
me either!! It is crazy to think I had a degree, but really had no idea how to best teach Spanish
I started w/nontraditional teaching license so I have always had to stay up to date through and blogs like
This takes courage if there are those not on board around you! Kudos.
Hola, Christine from Boston! A1 langchat started it all for me....
A1: I've been inspired by and PLN to use WAY MORE TL. Also striving to include more and more speaking and listening assessment
New changes this year in school w Smart Board and 1:1 iPads have me paperless and connected!
I think said she learned abt being good T, but not abt being good lang T. That was my exp.
Switching from 4 language skills to using the MODES of communication Thanks !!
with envy! Our stdts can't even get on wifi.....
A1 going to WL conferences like NYSAFLT and LILT in NY
A1 and then I was incredibly blessed to be invited by to sit in cohort meetings w/ before there was a CLC
That's so crazy. My methods program oozed proficiency from all sides.
Definitely. My undergrad doesn't even have a lang ed program anymore, that's how good it was ;)
it's all about Who is teaching methods & cooperating w/ student teachers. Obvi mine were old school 👎🏻
joining in late here :) A1: feedback from students! and asking to be observed and getting critical feedback
I had a methods CLASS. One. With three other students. Prof did mention proficiency lvls. Once.
I wonder how many us have also learned to changed based on their feedback? https://t.co/oWKux4CxVH
joining in late here :) A1: feedback from students! and asking to be observed and getting critical feedback
Hi! Cristina from Miami. In the middle of Hurricane 💨Matthew & wearing my new t-shirt😆
A1 Like mentioned, National Board process made me get help from experts like & so I could grow.
I wish there were more methods teachers on board w/proficiency! My St. Tch last yr inspired me!
Hi ! I am pre-service Spanish ed and I'd love to get suggestions for how to keep students motivated when they feel overwhelmed
Stay safe!! Hope all are well in Florida !
Stay safe out there! I got a new t-shirt in the mail this week too! Whoop, whoop! https://t.co/aWRdfqWVcm
Hi! Cristina from Miami. In the middle of Hurricane 💨Matthew & wearing my new t-shirt😆
Late to ! Heyo, Megan, French 2-AP, Detroit.
A1: Also growth mindset and great leadership from ppl like
A2 for me, a big opportunity here is showing kids the amazing access they have to native spkrs & how easy it is to connect w/them
I empathize! I came from that!
A1: honestly, when I started listening to last year, I switched from trad to TPRS/CI immediately - haven't looked back
being super open to feedback has been huge for me. Kids do reflections and evaluations and I ❤️ reading them
A2 I use Youtube ALL the time! (which has saved my sts from hearing my voice so much!) & gives them more experience
Shout out to Sue Knight @ Central Mich Univ for being the BEST methods teacher! Proficiency all the way!
A2 My biggest and most useful - the ability to download YouTube clips...really...
is my not-so-guilty pleasure this yr!! My dept is maybe sick of my email summaries but :)
A2 I utilize and maintain class pages
Loving and too!
A2: Lucky me, always had decent access to tech. Now at a 1:1 sch. Love indiv. access to videos, interactive websites, etc.
A2 Overjoyed at easy access to s and looking forward to developing wider network of authentic audience
A2 I am much more deliberate in use of https://t.co/jcITFs3sde for tech's sake not worth it.It should serve my instr. goals,
A2 Tech has opened the doors to resources that have revolutionized my teaching and stds learning!
A2 TBH I dont jump straight to tech. Ss spend so much time staring @ screens; hard to ignore research on affects on eyes/brain
Collaboration with others, voice recordings, self-created podcasts, & trying to keep up! :)
Yes - the ability to use the net to find and use all the ... https://t.co/oLSQbnejTX
A2 Overjoyed at easy access to s and looking forward to developing wider network of authentic audience
A2: ipad 1:1 no textbook. Use google authres textbok, presentational apps and more!
A2 My smart board finally got connected today! Looking forward to finally having tech again!
A2 I get to focus on getting students to interact w/ the language outside of just me!
A2: Input is the biggest change: More instantaneous as CI, games, music online vs CD's snazzier and more up to date
A2 my other big go-to is Pinterest, being able to search out there has added greatly to what I can bring into my classrm
A2 funny difference, I'm so glad I don't have to use overhead transparencies to show powerpoint, lyrics anymore
But no one can compete with the fabulous Martha Castañeda from She is why I teach the way I do
A2: I'm always trying new apps/extensions.. Attending a google changed my teaching!
A2 tech is great to connect SS with the world outside the room! Love it as long as it isn't tech for techs sake! @alenord
A2 Tech=more authentic resources, more voices besides mine, more current events.
A2: Being 1 to 1 has pushed me to digital portfolios and blogging. Ss are using this year.
A1: Proficiency guidelines and "I can do" statements have changed my instructional practices
A1 Learning about Standards Based teaching/learning/assessment and Growth Mindset. Proficiency training = eye opener
A2: with 1:1 tech I have so many more options everyday. No more waiting on the laptop cart to access
A2: Anyone using in class? My kids are so all about it.
I was thinking the same thing! good bye projector lol
I love to try new techs, especially if they can game-ify practice activities for Ss. sometimes fail to build consistency, though.
A2 the plethora of Authres available has made my teaching more authentic and their learning more relevant
Since I only see my students 1 day a week, my tech now is very concentrated on other 4 days, via Edmodo
It helps to show them small successes, even if it's just a quick comprehension check
A2 that being said...reading infographics sure is easier on tech than on paper
such a good point about other voices and accents!
A2: Thru digital access to I am able to deepen & enrich my lessons in ways I never could before.
if they are overwhelmed my biggest piece of advice is Slow Down. Go deeper instead of trying to cover so much
A2 TBH the tech tools are changing so fast every time you guys blog about one I want to curl up in a cave
The filters though...no videos on student devices? Really??
A2: Also, I am able to learn about things I would have never had the chance to learn because now I can use for myself
1:1 and SAMR. Personalized learning has opened so many doors for my students
A1 Finally understanding that 90% wasn't just me, but students' production too as well as CI changed it all. 3 MODES oh là là
There are so many awesome things that I haven't tried. Of course, last few things I did try shut down mere weeks later
Do you have all your links saved somewhere? I'm in process of organizing but links are broken from year to year
And because I use more choice - I learn too as i help them find what they need... ! https://t.co/xqzvU9byNC
A2: Also, I am able to learn about things I would have never had the chance to learn because now I can use for myself
Jill from Northern Va. A little late. I've made many changes over the years but always wanted my students to speak during class.
Pick one /two and use them! Don't try to use ALL of them, you'll burn out faster than a candle in that cave of yours!
I know! I have learned more TL and target culture through post-grad than I did in lang classes
I couldn't agree more. My language is BETTER THAN EVER. So isn't my students' learning
Thru our google accts, tchs at my dist can approve/disapprove videos for Ss. Maybe your tech ppl can check into?
A2 Ss are also able to open doors all around the world and communicate with native speakers in authentic conversations
I am so fortunate to be in a setting where we have limited filters now-I remember those days at my last school–ugh
I can put my login info into iBoss filter but I have to do it on each device!
A2 Becoming a Google Certified Educator was one of the best things I have done for myself as a teacher. My students benefit too.
Thought was about to break out into some Elton John, there.
The squeaky wheel gets the grease? We can make pretty solid cases for the value of access to YouTube etc
Gracias I'm checking that article out now!
Q3: What adaptations do you make to meet the changing needs of different groups of students? https://t.co/Ojc9ciFd80
A2: It has improved my instructional practices by having access to more authentic resources & allows me to collect student samples
This is why I never get tired of browsing for I always want to learn more!
Pinterest, but I also try to download them all so I don't lose anything and have a breakdown.
Tried - blocked because parents want it blocked, evidently. Been told "no dice" by tech dept.
A3 It's always the teacher's job to make sure every student experiences success.
Noooo! Dang. Sorry to hear that!
A3 I have more LD stdts each year - visual learning issues, memory issues, ASD ...and ALL make me a better more adaptable tchr
A3 student choice of comm activities and personalized learning allow room and time for small group instruction
A3: I've evolved here too. Want to be cheerleader and facilitator helping progress. Used to be more "gatekeeper"
This is amazing .. using it tomorrow. This is also why I love !!
A3: At different schools I've had to ask myself, what role can/will Latin really play in their lives, and how can I assist that?
A3 Student directed, more exploration & collaboration & no HW
Yuuup. And not just YT either...any website with an embedded video. Le sigh.
A3: imbedded reading, Spanish articles at dif. lexile lvls. lots of audio and visuals, TPR actions as 1st steps of output
A3- I only wish my school offered a class for heritage speakers- I feel they get ignored then THEY have to adapt- not fair
Focus on proficiency rather than only accuracy, as well as all modes of comm. allow more students to experience success.
yeah but that defeats the purpose of allowing them to watch on their own & work at their own pace :(
Oh jeez–we are working hard on this one but getting nowhere. Such an important group of kids that gets ignored!
A3 Retakes, redos, choice activities, flexible seating ... Some need, some don't, but school's hard enough w/o them!
A3 also proficiency based rubrics have changed/simplified my life.
A3: No homework, blended learning, mastery grading. Not all students learn at the same pace. That's ok.
Q3: I have realized how important it is to provide comprehensible input on a daily basis
Agreed!!! I have similar probs in my 4th dual lang class. What do you teach?
Aprendí de eso en Bolivia este verano! Ppl pay cemetery space for ~5yrs, then discard bones, share skulls w/strangers
Yes. REDOS and RETAKES! Keep working 'til YOU get where you want. https://t.co/cjVpG1Bzjn
A3 Retakes, redos, choice activities, flexible seating ... Some need, some don't, but school's hard enough w/o them!
yes! https://t.co/GPvMOfOhX4
A3 Retakes, redos, choice activities, flexible seating ... Some need, some don't, but school's hard enough w/o them!
We walk a fine line encouraging communication while we really want accuracy. Learning how to keep quiet is important!
A3 still struggling with allowing acquisition to be slooooooooooow
A3 student choices- poetry, google slides, voki, shadow puppet
Spanish teacher in Ralston teaching Spanish 2, 4, AP and Native Speakers 1 and 2. I'm tired, but productive.
I know, right? Glad to be with people who can remind me!!!!
yup. I do for my AP kids, but it's to read or listen to something 1x/week
A3: reassessments have allowed me to meet the needs of students who may not be there "yet." More work but right thing to do.
Hey, if we're supposed to be ashamed because we used to not be perfect...
YES RT We walk a fine line encouraging comm. while we really want accuracy. Learning how to keep quiet is important!
Okay , if you see weird things happening tonight, at least 2 of the moderators are having internet issues!
TRUTH. https://t.co/mYPRDYHqaB
Q3: I have realized how important it is to provide comprehensible input on a daily basis
A3 I have to remind myself to get to know new groups. Gotta change content to keep it engaging for varied interests
Q4: What best practices / strategies have remained constant in your teaching style thru the years?
Yes, yes, yes! We are here to help them succeed not hold them down! Great point https://t.co/dSMz7BCY7n
A3: reassessments have allowed me to meet the needs of students who may not be there "yet." More work but right thing to do.
A3 at elem lvl, adjusting for school readiness, meeting them where they are, being current in their world
A4 Most constant thing for me is the importance of relationships w/Ss.
Encouraging student in right direction with words or phrases and then holding back. Speaking is hard work!
A4 Unrelenting use of TL. Rubrics. Get kids reflecting on their work, their process, their personal goals, their strategies.
A4 Positive attitude and encouragement!
A4- connecting with Ss on a personal level allows for trust and more productivity
A4 many of my students still use Spanish/English vocab on ring-bound 3x5 cards. So do I with Russian.
A4 PQA. Teaching grammar in context. Having fun. Using music.
A4 make Ss laugh every day, be goofy, ask them what they care about and show them you care about them
A4 Connecting with the kids & making them feel safe & comfortable in our class is still my first priority before anything else.
A4 some games stand the test of time. Making time to put first things first. Always believing every S can succeed!
A4 After 28 yrs I still get goosebumps when the "the magic happens" (S's start creating meaning with the L2)
Music! Authentic Literature! & modeling "being willing to look ridiculous" "strong desire to comm" & "makign mistakes"
A4: information gap activities & situation cards...keeps kids engaged in the target language & helps them maintain a conversations
Me too! I love using them to play vocab games if extra time in class
A4: Putting relationships first, being available to work with kids one on one. I have tried zillions of teaching strategies...
Encourage students, be positive, keep looking for ways for students to succeed, maintain a high standard, love what you do!
A4 fostering a space for risk taking, as much in the TL as possible, building community 1st, thematic (elementary) approach
A4 weird answer, I still can't dress down. I teach 20 homeschool kids on Fridays only and can't bring myself to wear jeans.
A4- encouraging Ss to go out on a limb and try new things. Fearless Ss communicate without fear of making mistakes
A4: Emphasis on real life language. Making language useful from the beginning. Don't just count to 10, tell me your phone number!
A4: Lots of speaking from the beginning, ME first, then Ss with me, Ss with Ss LOTS.
A4 Dunno if I have enough years to have "throughout!" But TL in context, having fun, and speaking the language are up there!
A4 Music! Authentic Literature! & modeling "being willing to look ridiculous" "strong desire to comm" & "making mistakes"
A4: MISTAKES are okay and ENCOURAGED!
:) :) RT A4 make Ss laugh every day, be goofy, ask them what they care about and show them you care about them
A4: Music! 🎧🎤 even when I used an ancient textbook, I somehow knew I could engage students with music & dance
A4 I honestly was such a bad teacher in my first years there isn't much I can say is even similar... is that a good thing?
A4 Making Latin relevant to the modern world in any way I can. Keeping the language alive is the one constant thing I've done!
A4 also content-based teaching; non fiction (science, geography, etc)-teaching w the lang, not just teaching the lang
A4 Also, that part where my actual job is "mime/clown/performer of goofiness"
Love this – a teacher role model of mine always said "when in doubt, freak 'em out". I've never forgotten. ;)
a4: real life scenarios- motivating ss to learn, TPR vocab, graphic organizers!
I'm thankful to have made the jump after year 1 for that reason
That's why we do it, isn't it! Me, too. It turns all the hard days into forgotten moments. https://t.co/rH0Lnj39G5
A4 After 28 yrs I still get goosebumps when the "the magic happens" (S's start creating meaning with the L2)
A4 Games! My games now are MUCH different (read: better) than my first few years, but I have always loved games!
A4
Teaching with Love & Logic. Making sure I'm always learning and having fun too!
A4 teaching language and teaching from the textbook are not the same thing.
A4 & teaching relevant content to my age group-what they're interested in, children's culture, being little kid focused & centere
Me too! 1 year of first year survival, two years of mostly CI and onto my third!
Such a great article, students should know that Spanish is more than just a requirement to get through https://t.co/rPpo352zwp
"What in doubt, freak 'em out!" YES! Thanks https://t.co/BVJh6sCZ21
Love this – a teacher role model of mine always said "when in doubt, freak 'em out". I've never forgotten. ;)
Having Ss pick a goal and make a plan to work towards it-ex. I can improve my pronunciation by listening, practicing, speaking,etc
Donna Tatum-Johns introducing me to Teaching with Love & Logic revolutionized my rapport w/high school boys
A4 I guess storytelling has been around through most of the years. Love a good story!
I wish I could say it gets easier but 5 years in and I still feel like a 1st year teacher!
Now, who's self-deprecating? You were obviously thirsty for improvement. That has been constant.
And you don't want to KNOW how many years I've been at it...it's just hard to be good. Period.
This makes me feel better! Agreed! MRT 5 years in and I still feel like a 1st year teacher!
Wow, this chat is flying by! Are we ready for Q5?!
Every year is a new set of kids, new challenges, and new opportunities. https://t.co/TeFM9yvrku
I wish I could say it gets easier but 5 years in and I still feel like a 1st year teacher!
it's always a challenge, but also always worth it! :) I'm on year 23 & still LOVE it!
ME TOO! Sometimes it's more exhausting than anything else. Def want to avoid burnout!
Have students share their passions in the target language w/ students from around the 🌎 and Antarctica. https://t.co/OXVTqfaTjz
A5 So many! Always more TL, better daily & unit goals. A nap now and then...
A5: I would like to join the desk less train this year
A5 Designing more opportunities for meaningful communication with members of the target culture
Whew, third time's the charm getting Q5 up and running ... it must be close to bedtime!
A5 I would LOVE to be more interdisciplinary!
I went to tables this year and LOVE it. Not brave enough for totally deskless yet.
A5 to never stop changing while at the same time not being freaked out by acknowledging that I'll never be perfect at this
A5 want to make the shift from accuracy based class to proficiency based, incorporate more Ss choice in direction class goes
A5 One of my lofty, long-term goals is to create deeper, more meaningful units, especially for my novices.
A5: I want to follow some of you courageous souls with some core-rattling paradigm shifts: 1) no grades or all SBG; byebyebooks
I have the tables, so i can ease in with sometimes to start if needed
My coworker went deskless last yr & is never going back. Go for it!! Oh the space!!
A5 always more comprehensible TL, fostering more TL on the part of my sts; helping my sts w the many challenges they face in life
A5: lawd, so many. First I want to move away from grammar-translation, but I need a lot more practice in talk-Latin first myself.
A4 I try to find out S's interests (water bottle flipping) & somehow include it in a lesson to increase engagement & motivation
A5 My goal this year is to start utilizing the fantastic Latin Fabellae
Yes, that last one is SO important! https://t.co/MJZiJRr3xh
A5 always more comprehensible TL, fostering more TL on the part of my sts; helping my sts w the many challenges they face in life
A5: explicitly inform students why we do what we do before or after an activity. All activity should have a purpose.
A5 Create assessments that are engaging for Ss and realistic for me to grade.
A5 where do I start? I want to be more engaging using comprehensible TL in class.
Me too! More teaching IN the language connecting to what going on in other classes https://t.co/M5NqsO85To
A5 I would LOVE to be more interdisciplinary!
A5 so many sts are coming with anxiety, ADHD, home challenges, mental health issues-my primary goal is being there for them
A5 I also want to improve my storytelling skills (& incorporation into units), & making sure I stay comprehensible to ALL kids
everything else has to take second place to this!
A5: I want more speaking from kids. I'm speaking way more Spanish than ever, but I want to get more output from them
Yeah! I love and hate these desks on a daily basis!
But with no desk, where would I store all my useless junk?
A5 want Ss to find ways to use the TL outside of my class in meaningful ways
A5 Create more units related to student interest to show that language is a real skill and topics not limited to specific levels.
Have you tried choice hw ?!
A5 and I really need to work on...my patience!
Music is the big outside-of-class motivator for my Ss. And Netflix
Recognizing and admitting our faults...feels like we've had a therapy session tonight...
A5 Finding authentic literature, correlating music with units & integrating more tech!
I am blown away by the amazing goals and the self awareness of my tweeps tonight, !
A5: I want to stop testing in class and move to "tests" at home/online to maximize input time!
I admit that my students are often awesome in spite of me and not because of me!
A5 If I could try deskless for just a week, I'd love to see the results! https://t.co/pdYnZrOqkL
A5: I would like to join the desk less train this year
A5: As the program's focus is on communication, I would change the report card to reflect student proficiency & growth
I've never taught with desks :) (elementary level - we sit in circle ) love it!
A5 use apps to bring world into classroom & find ways for Ss to connect with cultures and people using TL outside of classroom
For me, I have 3 Latin preps plus the electives I teach; next semester I'll have 5 unique classes! https://t.co/PsvuJLraZe
Girl, that's because as French teachers, 4 preps is the "norm!"
I did and I'm never going back! Love it https://t.co/WwBgvYFDPs
A5: I would like to join the desk less train this year
A5: I think now that best education is totally individualized to learner, wonder how this and traditional schools will evolve.
takeaways... it always seems hard to implement something new but it's so energizing and worth it to experiment
Do you have a great idea or burning question that is ideal for ? Visit our wiki and submit them! https://t.co/G3Fq42ZLBr
TA: Don't sell yourself short just because today's "great" is tomorrow's "old hat!"
TA great teaching is a marathon, not a sprint. I am me; I am what I am, which is always a work in progress
YES! 100% agreed here. As we say in Latin, "serva patientiam" (keep your patience). https://t.co/3755fQWlHz
A5 and I really need to work on...my patience!
if I get rid of desks I need to request a sweet circle time rug
My TA: this is one of the best hours of my week. Sharing thinking about practice with ppl who want to improve.
My TA: this is one of the best hours of my week. Sharing thinking about practice with ppl who want to improve.
TA: 1 of our most active Qs was goals! Reassuring for me; good to know I'm not alone, esp. when others smtms seem to have it all
Join us again next week for when we will be discussing cross discipline collaboration. Thursday night 7pm… https://t.co/jTjdUrlrOM
YAS, a thousand times YAS MRT I need to request a sweet circle time rug
My takeaway is reminding myself not to compare myself to other amazing teachers! May need to reread post by ...
Have to rmbr: Ppl often share what's WORKING on blogs; easy to look good that way https://t.co/43FJoZ9YQz
My takeaway is reminding myself not to compare myself to other amazing teachers! May need to reread post by ...
RT TA great teaching is a marathon, not a sprint. I am me; I am what I am, which is always a work in progress
TA: I am getting there (wherever that is). I am grateful to have so many people to learn from.
Thanks for a great chat, ! And thanks to and for helping out! Have a great night, everyone!
