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KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Good Evening #ELLCHAT Tonight we will be talking about field trips for ELLs

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Field trips can add so much to what our students understand about their new home and about English but may need more thought #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Q1 - Please share your name, school district and grade level #ELLCHAT

PerotIlce Oct 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Ilce from @LitLifePD tweeting from Houston, Tx #ELLChat

PerotIlce Oct 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Ilce, K-12 Literacy Consultant from @LitLifePD tweeting from Houston, Tx #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Always put the answer number so people can follow conversations. A1 I’m Karen Nemeth co-host of #ELLCHAT , consult on ELLs/DLLs in earlyed

judiehaynes - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Judie Haynes former pre-k-5 ESL teacher, author. #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Oct 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1 Paridad Education Consulting - a group of EL/Bilingual education consultants that work around the US #ellchat

C_C_Mitchell Oct 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT

TESOL to Host International Summit on the Future of English Learning https://t.co/qq7CExb1Nn #ELLchat https://t.co/HNywnmVoVK

EllBillofRights Oct 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#ELLchat @KarenNemethEdM What topic are we discussing today? https://t.co/M4KdfT2tLW

EllBillofRights Oct 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Ruslana Westerlund, work for WIDA, taught K-12 ESL in rural low incidents districts

MsSalvac Oct 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#ellchat HI! Carol Salva, #Newcomer High School #NELD T in Hou, Tx. Also #Seidlitz & #Abydos consultant & #KahootAmbassador

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

For @EllBillofRights #ELLCHAT https://t.co/gWLJgzXCxv

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Field trips can add so much to what our students understand about their new home and about English but may need more thought #ELLCHAT

FloradTeach Oct 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Too many great chats tonight all at the same time, don't know where to begin , #tlap , #ellchat #MSMathChat #kinderchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q2 What are some of your favorite real-time, physical field trips to take with ELLs and why? #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@EllBillofRights field trips for ELLs. #ellchat

MsSalvac Oct 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT A2) Local Heritage Learning. Honors culture & opens up deep discussions about parallels in whats going on… https://t.co/of9ymez0tF

Paridad_US Oct 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2 Museums! @FieldMuseum has great hands-on classes for students & bilingual docents! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2 In #earlyed neighborhood fieldtrips good for all but help ELLs learn about community & words about it #ELLCHAT bakery, train station

judiehaynes - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT

a2) I have two: Museum of Natural History in NYC and the Ringling Bros Circus. #ellchat https://t.co/PVqSYqJnwq

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q2 What are some of your favorite real-time, physical field trips to take with ELLs and why? #ELLCHAT

MsSalvac Oct 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#ellchat A2) Local restaurants- #Newcomers can learn about entrepreneurship but also present 2 staff bout how they… https://t.co/SdIu3793TG

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 I think we learn so much when we take newcomers to a local historic or natural site that we take for granted #ELLCHAT

C_C_Mitchell Oct 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Many #ELLs who are deemed English-proficient still need support, a new study finds https://t.co/N0nHqueFi2 #ELLchat https://t.co/ZZ0ErIBziq

ColorinColorado Oct 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Successful field trips with English language learners #ELL #ELLChat | https://t.co/EG6sjkGGyD

judiehaynes - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I like the field trips to NYC because they're at places where their families probably wouldn't take their children. #ELLCHAT

MrDataGuy Oct 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Jim Smith https://t.co/QuWpsIql94 Minnesota, jumping in late #ellchat catching up

mguhlin Oct 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

MT For ELL Students, Does Practice Make Perfect? - https://t.co/c9iBo4Cfyv #WIDA2016 #DLchat #ellchat #ellontario… https://t.co/ShH29ZHcLo

mguhlin Oct 17 @ 3:56 PM EDT

For ELL Students, Does Practice Make Perfect? - https://t.co/c9iBo4Cfyv #WIDA2016 #DLchat #ellchat #ellontario @skrashen @tcea

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 A friend who teaches a multicultural charter in Phila. takes students to meet authors at public library talks AMAZING! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 Philadelphia library brings in FAMOUS authors, schools can sign up and get advance copies of books so students prepare! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

a2 her students got to meet and talk with John Lewis. Imagine? but maybe similar things available at local universities? #ELLCHAT

MrDataGuy Oct 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q2: Not a field trip, but an award winning, a year round bike club at Pillsbury school in Minneapolis #ellchat https://t.co/n8FddULYfC

judiehaynes - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@ColorinColorado great article!!#ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT

More and more, we are hearing schools cut budgets for busses and transport for field trips. Big loss for ELLs! #ELLCHAT

MsSalvac Oct 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT A2) Aquarium trip supported a thematic unit about biomes. Curiosity fueled tons of speaking/Reading/writin… https://t.co/zArV5WZnYf

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Teachers have to make very careful choices! Q3 What factors do you consider when choosing best field trips? #ELLCHAT

MrDataGuy Oct 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@MrDataGuy Mark the big guy gets donated bikes and guest riders. Last week the former mayor rode. Kids from all over. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 NJ preK guidance rejects field trips to entertainment, bowling. Prefer neighborhood trips like grocery store, post office #ELLCHAT

MrDataGuy Oct 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@MsSalvac Its all about safety and looking out for the others, and learning, and respect, and, and.. #ELLCHAT

MsSalvac Oct 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM A3) How much language production will this inspire? Cross curricular connections? How relevant is the experience? #Ellchat

Paridad_US Oct 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 How does this experience add to Ss' understanding of culture (their/other/US cultures)? #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 @PeggyAshbrook shared this: On an earlyed trip, bus drove over bridge over river. A kid said “Look! A swimming pool... #ELLCHAT

PerotIlce Oct 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Exactly! This is why I do not rule out "fun" fieldtrips, but take Ss lens when evaluating options #ellchat https://t.co/0JtQdKtYGy

Paridad_US Oct 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 How does this experience add to Ss' understanding of culture (their/other/US cultures)? #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM it should be tied to content. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT

a3 @PeggyAshbrook told him look out the other window and he said “ANOTHER pool??!” lived 2 miles from it but never saw the river! #ELLCHAT

McGrawHillK12 Oct 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

This October, empower the bilingual students in your school by creating safe spaces for their families. #ELLChat https://t.co/gSjm8K68da

PerotIlce Oct 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Yes, and field trips need to be a safe place for parents who may not speak English #ellchat https://t.co/jdskb8qE46

McGrawHillK12 Oct 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

This October, empower the bilingual students in your school by creating safe spaces for their families. #ELLChat https://t.co/gSjm8K68da

judiehaynes - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Great points! #ellchat https://t.co/190o9pDjN3

MsSalvac Oct 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM A3) How much language production will this inspire? Cross curricular connections? How relevant is the experience? #Ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 Important to consider that a field trip that’s great for your group this year may NOT work for some students next year. #ELLCHAT

VioletaRGamez Oct 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM All relevant. Can teach Ss concepts #ellchat

ColorinColorado Oct 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Great websites for virtual field trips for #ELLs! https://t.co/6UMVQnOCAZ #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q4. What challenges do you encounter in planning/implementing field trips with ELLs? #ELLCHAT

MsSalvac Oct 17 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Hope y'all know about @PledgeCents. Our field trips are funded this way. Not enough budget but we do a lot w/PledgeCents. #ellchat

choosito Oct 17 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Great point Karen! It's not exactly where is best, but what is best for these ss now. #ellchat

MrDataGuy Oct 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@PerotIlce I worked with Somali students and safe spaces were always a factor. #ELLCHAT

PledgeCents Oct 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Thanks for the shoutout, Carol! We're thankful to work with Ts like you! You do so much 4 ur kiddos!! #ellchat https://t.co/TEhDkaE56B

MsSalvac Oct 17 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Hope y'all know about @PledgeCents. Our field trips are funded this way. Not enough budget but we do a lot w/PledgeCents. #ellchat

VioletaRGamez Oct 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM I dnt take #GamezELL Ss on trips. Usually accompany kids w their classes. But I prep them 4 trip #ellchat

MsSalvac Oct 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT A4) permission slips - we have lots of languages! & getting time away from school. High School away time gets tricky.

Paridad_US Oct 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4 Finding $ for high quality trips & finding locations that are conducive to students with varying levels of English proficiency #ellchat

C_C_Mitchell Oct 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT

New York City #ELL Study Offers Glimpse into National English-Learner Trends https://t.co/fdinJd0sxV #ELLchat

MsSalvac Oct 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@PledgeCents Absolutely! Super grateful! We are talking field trips on #ellchat. Can't talk field trips w/o mentioning @PledgeCents!

MrDataGuy Oct 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Great point, and authentic application of learning. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/BR74weA9b6

judiehaynes - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
I think it's important for field trips to happen during the unit, not at the end. Use it to build vocab & enlarge e… https://t.co/k0ARMc2zMH
- KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
  
  A3 Important to consider that a field trip that’s great for your group this year may NOT work for some students next year. #ELLCHAT

PerotIlce Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4: Field trips should be student-cedntered, reflecting Ss language. social and academic needs while engaging. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT

I agree that this is a huge problem. #ellchat https://t.co/lQaoC1ZpQD

MsSalvac Oct 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT A4) permission slips - we have lots of languages! & getting time away from school. High School away time gets tricky.

choosito Oct 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4 A challenge is "the return".How will the trip be relevant, insightful, & provide material to enhance present & future learning. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4 I advise schools to color code papers - ex. green means $$ is due, blue for permissions, yellow for school events, etc #ELLCHAT

PerotIlce Oct 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT

We should be able to speak to this when selecting and planning trip. #ellchat Leverage the real-world experience of… https://t.co/XIDjXlsqmb

choosito Oct 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4 A challenge is "the return".How will the trip be relevant, insightful, & provide material to enhance present & future learning. #ellchat

PledgeCents Oct 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT

THAT is an important idea! It's a must to include rich, engaging experiences during the unit! #ellchat https://t.co/IwcfnZoPi8

judiehaynes - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
I think it's important for field trips to happen during the unit, not at the end. Use it to build vocab & enlarge e… https://t.co/k0ARMc2zMH
- KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
  
  A3 Important to consider that a field trip that’s great for your group this year may NOT work for some students next year. #ELLCHAT

MrDataGuy Oct 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@judiehaynes It was at our school. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 Do any of you enlist experienced bilingual parents as ambassadors to help new families understand school forms and trips? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q5 How can virtual field trips enhance learning for ELLs? That’s right. I said VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS #ELLCHAT

MrDataGuy Oct 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM At my former school we had bi, actually multi-lingual educational assistants. #ELLCHAT

MsSalvac Oct 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM #ELLchat trying to get organized about volunteer support. Many of the languages are new to us so don't have exper parents

judiehaynes - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@MrDataGuy we had to leave earlier than school start time and had Ss who didn't show up on time. It required lots of communication. #ellchat

HSeslteacher Oct 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5: Virtual field trips provide access to places Ss may never get to visit in real life due to cost or physical distance #ELLChat

Paridad_US Oct 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5 Opportunity to explore places you could never visit! You can visit museums around the world w/ https://t.co/Q8QZV4a181 #ellchat

PledgeCents Oct 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Since we're talking about virtual field trips... ya'll should check out our friends @fieldtripzoom :-) #ellchat https://t.co/523jbvIT0m

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q5 How can virtual field trips enhance learning for ELLs? That’s right. I said VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 Here’s a TESOL blog post about virtual field trips with ELLs https://t.co/A9LCYuRBXu #ELLCHAT

TwitLiveEvents Oct 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT

October 17, 2016 at 10:00PM Twitter Chat - #ellchat #TwitterChat Visit https://t.co/52cTeoQ3Zw for more events.

PledgeCents Oct 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Absolutely! Like allowing them to fly halfway across the earth to another country :-) #ellchat https://t.co/7GaUeBDiS8

HSeslteacher Oct 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5: Virtual field trips provide access to places Ss may never get to visit in real life due to cost or physical distance #ELLChat

cybraryman1 Oct 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT

My Field Trips page https://t.co/mkEQqGZVBC #ellchat https://t.co/zIBKz7KaYy

Paridad_US Oct 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5 You can even use Google Earth to "visit" Ss' home countries/cities/schools! #ellchat

PledgeCents Oct 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT

YES! Know your Ss. Know what THEY need... as it changes with every class. #ELLchat https://t.co/a09Dr4LHLw

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 Important to consider that a field trip that’s great for your group this year may NOT work for some students next year. #ELLCHAT

PledgeCents Oct 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@MrDataGuy Still looks awesome!! The kids look like they're having a great time! #ellchat

PerotIlce Oct 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5: Validating the places our Ss are from, where they live now, and others validates their experiences #ellchat… https://t.co/lA9CJrpXqJ

Paridad_US Oct 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5 You can even use Google Earth to "visit" Ss' home countries/cities/schools! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5 Simple as skyping with a relative or friend anywhere with laptop or mobile device to show what’s around them #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Oct 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5 Lots of authors connect with classrooms for free via Skype #ellchat

MsSalvac Oct 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT A5) I guess Virtual Field trips can happen easily w Google Earth & a visitor center. You guys are making me rethink! #TeachersRock

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5 - Youtube videos can be virtual field trips - if you check them first ;) https://t.co/3r020DugSX #ELLCHAT

MrDataGuy Oct 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Here is a link for more info about the bike club https://t.co/6cM7fGLZ9X noticed the current mayor of Minneapolis rode today. #ELLCHAT

MsSalvac Oct 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@Paridad_US Yes! Kiddos are practicing a few quotes of an author that has agreed to come. But Skype opens us to more possibilities! #Ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5 @LarryFerlazzo wrote about virtual field trips for ELLs here: https://t.co/q0uK9gEHMk #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM @Paridad_US I used Google Earth with Ells to go to their home neighborhoods & they found my street! #ellchat

DolezsarGlarvin Oct 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#CaringClassroom Chat in 5 min! #ELLCHAT #K12talent #Kinderchat #ksedchat #TeacherEdChat #TLAP #USedchat https://t.co/LDwyndSEA5

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Q6 Please share resources for real and virtual field trips - #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

One teacher made contact with a scientist who was working in Antartica! #ELLCHAT

MrDataGuy Oct 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@PledgeCents They, the kids, presented at a national bile conference last winter here. Rode over in a snowstorm. #ELLchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

And, don’t forget to follow #ELLCHAT participants to build your PLN

PerotIlce Oct 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Great tip! Great for training new Ss and Ts who are used to using other tech. #ellchat https://t.co/zZ64ebWJKg

EHSMrsJ Oct 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A6: If you are new to Google apps, this is a wonderful extension! #ksedchat https://t.co/K6mSRj2U1Y

MsSalvac Oct 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@PerotIlce @nearpod Sweet! Thx @PerotIlce ! #EllChat

Paridad_US Oct 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6 Google Cultural Office https://t.co/Q8QZV4a181 #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6 Secret resource - The families! Where do they work? Where do they go for recreation? #ELLCHAT

PledgeCents Oct 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@MrDataGuy Wow!! That's really fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing this moment! #ellchat

PerotIlce Oct 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6: Sources: @nearpod @readyrosie Funds of knowledge: families, community, SS #ellchat https://t.co/SaYyl2tCj8

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Q6 Please share resources for real and virtual field trips - #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6 Local colleges and universities, and of course… the public library - don’t just go there, ask librarian to research FOR you! #ELLCHAT