#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 September 7, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat Sep 7 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #langchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/q9PdwKw6v4
  • MadameHeadleyPH Sep 7 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Salut #langchat I'm Aliya from Richmond, VA. I teach French 1,3, 5/6, and IB
  • mmeshep Sep 7 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    I'm Lisa and I teach French in MO #langchat
  • magistertalley Sep 7 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Jason in Dripping Springs TX. 8th grade Latin. #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Sep 7 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    I'm Amanda in Lawrence, KS. I teach Spanish levels 1-2 currently. Hola 👋🏼 #langchat
  • leaharaven Sep 7 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    I think that as teachers we can use incentives, such as assigning them jobs in the class. Could encourage them wanting to learn #langchat
  • SlocumBeth Sep 7 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Salut #langchat. I'm Beth in NY, HS French and Spanish.
  • jaybeekay518 Sep 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Salut #langchat! I'm Julia, French in NJ.
  • MmeJGillespie Sep 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    I'm Jessica from Minneapolis and I teach French 1 & IB French SL. #langchat
  • srtabrandt96 Sep 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    I'm Sarah, a preservice Spanish teacher at NC State. ¡¡Hola!! #langchat
  • doriecp Sep 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hi #langchat! I'm Dorie, elementary Spanish teacher in CT. I'll be popping in and out tonight.
  • FrauSMHS Sep 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Mindy, San Marcos, Tx, German lvls 1-4AP #langchat
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hey #langchat! So excited to be back! I'm Sara-Elizabeth, Spanish grades K - 11 in KY
  • SraArelleHughes Sep 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    I'm Arelle. High School Spanish teacher in MD. #langchat So happy to connect again!
  • mmeaida Sep 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Bonsoir! Franny from Daytona. French levels 1-2 and my first year with Pre-IB #langchat
  • mistybeagle21 Sep 7 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    #langchat Stephanie, K12Spanish in Stamford, NY. Hola!
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! Martina here in VT. Former Spanish teacher 6-8 mostly :) #langchat
  • die_frohe_frau Sep 7 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Diana from Iowa. German & Chinese #langchat
  • BThompsonEdu Sep 7 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi- Bethany from CA and I teach French. #langchat
  • pwrflteacher Sep 7 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Alexis, exhausted French teacher from Putnam Valley, NY! #langchat
  • edcampWL Sep 7 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Announcing #edcampwl17 on Saturday, October 14th! Register soon, we have limited space! https://t.co/NeRUi0oZoh #langchat #flteach #njed
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hola Arelle :-D #langchat
    In reply to @SraArelleHughes
  • leaharaven Sep 7 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    I am a student teacher Spanish. Level 1 & 2. Happy to join. First time here. #langchat
  • varenc Sep 7 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    @varenc 你好 #langchat! I'm a former teacher turned coder hoping to learn more about ways to help great teachers like you
  • GrowingFrench Sep 7 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Good evening from KY - Jen middle school French #langchat
  • SraArelleHughes Sep 7 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hola!! #langchat
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • Sarah_Pollack17 Sep 7 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi! I'm Sarah. First time here! Aspiring Spanish teacher and loving it. #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Awesome, welcome @leaharaven !!! Ahead of the game langchatting during student teaching! #langchat
    In reply to @leaharaven
  • MmeBlouwolff Sep 7 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Rebecca, MS French in Boston! #langchat
  • SrtaNRodriguez Sep 7 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Good evening #langchat! Noemi from NJ here, sharing about @edcampwl if you are in the Tri-State area, join us! It's #langchat in person! :D
  • Normis2244 Sep 7 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hello, I am currently working towards my Spanish licensure. First time here #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    are you student teaching or earlier in your training than that? #langchat
    In reply to @Sarah_Pollack17
  • campspan Sep 7 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hola, #langchat. Susan in upstate NY. 7th grade Spanish. Just finished day 2 of year 27.
  • DerekWigtion Sep 7 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hi! I'm Derek. Student teacher for Spanish. #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Sep 7 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Love seeing all the pre service teachers! Welcome! #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Sep 7 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    #langchat Catherine O once again from the gum. French 2-AP & Digital Literacy Coach in smokey Mount Vernon, WA.
  • VTracy7 Sep 7 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    welcome to #langchat
    In reply to @Sarah_Pollack17
  • senorablair Sep 7 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hola! Hillary Blair - McKinney TX - Spanish 1 #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    So many student teachers here for #langchat, so exciting!!
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Awesome, welcome @DerekWigtion !! #langchat
    In reply to @DerekWigtion
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Somebody's methods prof is on their game! #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Rockstar!! #langchat
    In reply to @campspan
  • VTracy7 Sep 7 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hi, everyone! Viviana in LA Spanish for the Middles. #langchat
  • doriecp Sep 7 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    So many preservice teachers tonight. I love it! #langchat
  • WilberdingLaura Sep 7 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hello all, I'm a high school Spanish teacher in Wisconsin #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    seriously! We must find out who this methods prof is so we can sing their praises!!! #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • jnowak_asl Sep 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Finally joining #langchat tonight! I'm Jennifer and I'm an ASL teacher in Texas ☺️
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    You #langchat'ers ready?! Remember, Q means question plus the number, respond w/ #langchat and A for answer and the same number!
  • CatherineKU72 Sep 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    ¡Bienvenda! Who told you about #langchat? Great advice!
    In reply to @leaharaven
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    ¡Buenas tardes! Lisa from CT, MS Spanish & French. #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Awesome, so glad to have ASL in the mix tonight!! #langchat
    In reply to @jnowak_asl
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    So many languages, places, levels, and amounts of experience tonight! #langchat WHOOP WHOOP!
  • VTracy7 Sep 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    That is #awesome! #langchat #BetterTogether
    • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
      Awesome, so glad to have ASL in the mix tonight!! #langchat
      In reply to @jnowak_asl
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    ¡Estoy lista! #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Let's do this!! Q1 #langchat
  • SrtaOlson Sep 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Melissa here! First year teacher in Green Bay, WI! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Hey hey! Megan, Pennsylvania, currently teaching French 3 at Penn State. #langchat
  • A2SchoolsWL Sep 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Marci Ann Arbor MI #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Sep 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Tell your HS about professional edu chats im case their profs don't #langchat
    In reply to @mmeaida
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: I help my Ss set short term and long term goals. Short term = unit goals; long term = acquisition goals. #langchat
  • FrenchBear04 Sep 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Bonsoir! Nathalie - 2nd and 3rd year French in a brand new WA high school #langchat
  • gadoeworldlang Sep 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Just checking in to let you all know that we appreciate and celebrate the work you do and the dedication to your craft #langchat forever! 🍎🌎
  • mmeshep Sep 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 I'm being VERY intentional about helping students set and monitor their success on proficiency goals this year. #langchat
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: For instance: Long-term: Have a conversation in TL. Short term: Describe what's going on in a soccer game. #langchat
  • ProfeTCBennett Sep 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Hi I'm tara... year 9 teaching Spanish 6-8 right now. I am in need of inspiration!! #langchat
  • MarciHarrisAA Sep 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Marci from Ann Arbor #langchat
  • GrowingFrench Sep 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: I am trying to have more one on one conversations with students to give feedback and make goals with them. #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 #langchat Teaching them early about proficiency levels and what that means for their level!
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: And I do it all with Can-Do statements in mind. #langchat
  • VTracy7 Sep 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: #Confession we've been working on behavior goals...but I think we better set some #Proficiency ones ASAP #langchat
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 I actually don't very often at all! So I'm eager to read responses to this one. #langchat
  • MmeJGillespie Sep 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    I've been focused on unit goals, but hope to add trimester & yearly goals. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 Goal setting is hard; Ss need to start with a solid understanding of proficiency and what we're trying to accomplish #langchat
  • WilberdingLaura Sep 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    #langchat 1A I have students look at the Can-Do statements for their level and make goals based on those.
  • magistertalley Sep 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 Reading goals. For time x, Ss tell me what they will read and how they will prove they understood what they read. #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    So fortunate to be a WL teacher in this state with @gadoeworldlang!! #langchat
    • gadoeworldlang Sep 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
      Just checking in to let you all know that we appreciate and celebrate the work you do and the dedication to your craft #langchat forever! 🍎🌎
  • SrtaOlson Sep 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Today we discussed the "path to proficiency" and what "proficient" means to them and their lives. Transparency is key! #langchat
  • SenoritaBasom Sep 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Hola #langchat ! Betsy, elementary Spanish teacher in LA. Lurking in & out 'cuz I am at the gym, about to head out into LA traffic! 🏃🏽‍♀️😱
  • SraWilliams3 Sep 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: we talk about proficiency goals a lot. I try to help them set reasonable goals for themselves #langchat
  • jaybeekay518 Sep 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: Ss choose level-appropriate ACTFL can-do statements as goals! (What can't you do yet? How can you strengthen that skill?) #langchat
  • SraArelleHughes Sep 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    I'm on the same boat! #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • pwrflteacher Sep 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: Conscientious effort to write "can do" statements on board every day this year and reference them #langchat
  • GrowingFrench Sep 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: goals could be a proficiency level, more participation, staying in target language, preparing for class... other ideas? #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 #langchat Providing ample opportunities during assignments to "level up" their language. It ends up differentiating itself!
  • MmeJGillespie Sep 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 I've been focused on unit goals, but hope to add trimester & yearly goals. #langchat
  • SrtaOlson Sep 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 I try to consistently ask students, "What role do you see Spanish playing in YOUR life?" #langchat
  • mistybeagle21 Sep 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    #langchat I give ss "I can statements" at the beginning of units and they can check their own progress
  • doriecp Sep 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 I really struggle w/this at the elem level. My Ss don't grasp goal setting as well as I'd like. Any #earlylang folks have tips? #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    I was thinking the same thing, @SECottrell -- curious to see what others do! #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: It's important at the beginning of the year to educate Ss on proficiency levels and help set goals from there. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 Involves teaching students that goal should be "add more detail to my writing" and not "learn to study vocab better." #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Sep 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 EPIC goals for the year & more specific goals after receiving feedback from me on a performance assessment #langchat
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: At year end, knowing their levels helps them monitor their own progress. #langchat
  • srtabrandt96 Sep 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 I would like to help students set goals using Can-Do stmts (short term) and then move to make long term goals #langchat #Teach2Teach
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 #langchat Had a schedule change new student today tell me how much he was going to read the book and study. We don't have a book.
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Well @KathyKuschman we salute you for sending your preservice Ts our way! #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    do you have students self-select unit goals? #langchat
    In reply to @MmeJGillespie
  • MmeBlouwolff Sep 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Yes! I keep meaning to offer a menu of meaningful choices... #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • FrenchBear04 Sep 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 I train students to write goals for themselves. Can Do's and Performance rubrics are a big help for that! #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 #langchat Had to remind him that the goal is language ACQUISITION, his goals shouldn't be As and Bs, it should be can-dos!
  • FrauSMHS Sep 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    What are examples of how you "level up" an assignment? Do you give them choices, or just off the cuff gentle nudges? #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • MarciHarrisAA Sep 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 when Ss self-assess using Can-Dos / Linguafolio they are responsible for own goals & progress. #langchat
  • HVRHS_Frau Sep 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    I'd get a wine glass #getonthat #langchat
    In reply to @tmsaue1, @CoLeeSensei
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 #langchat (And then the As and Bs will come!)
  • MadameHeadleyPH Sep 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 #langchat Set LT proficiency goals in class We wrote some for the first 9weeks after talking abt what prof is and how 2 improve ur lvl
  • SraWilliams3 Sep 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    YAAASSSSSSS #langchat
    • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
      A1 Involves teaching students that goal should be "add more detail to my writing" and not "learn to study vocab better." #langchat
  • SenoritaBasom Sep 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1 At beginning of year I ask Ss about their strengths & challenges so we know what to celebrate and what to work on for the year. #langchat
  • mmeaida Sep 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1 Setting daily language goals and having a formative check in at the end of lessons, simple way to start goal monitoring with Ss #langchat
  • FrauSMHS Sep 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Glad I'm not the only one! #langchat I focus so much on my own goals, that I forget to allow them to create their own.
    In reply to @MartinaBex, @SECottrell
  • doriecp Sep 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    I'm ok setting goals for them, but helping them set their own? Never seems to work for me. #earlylang #langchat
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    I have a bulletin board in my room going up to Intermediate High. Last year, one of my Ss said, "Wow! I learned a lot!" #langchat
    In reply to @jnowak_asl
  • mmeshep Sep 7 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1 I used this doc for the 1st time this week and I loved how well it worked 1/2 #langchat
  • Jen3Leo Sep 7 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Hola. I'm happy to join in. My name is Jen and I will soon begin student teaching. #langchat
  • mmeshep Sep 7 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1 2/2 https://t.co/59701kygty #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Welcome to #langchat
    In reply to @Jen3Leo
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    ¡Bienvenida a nuestra familia! #langchat
    In reply to @Jen3Leo
  • SraArelleHughes Sep 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    I really like this! it's great! #langchat
  • FrauSMHS Sep 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Ha, books..... #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    THIS IS AMAZING RT @mmeshep A1 2/2 https://t.co/hfzWzoGlDo #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep
  • VTracy7 Sep 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1: I almost forgot! This year I'm showing Ss ACTFL proficiency descripts & having them write own I CANs based on their experience #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    do you have one of these or have you seen one for strengthening w/in current level of proficiency? #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Overall I've found its hard 4 Ss to set a meaningful goal w/o specific training from T. Tend to think of behavior, not competency. #langchat
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    HOLY CRAP! I ***LOVE*** THIS!!! #langchat
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    I tried using can-do statements for goal setting in my middle grades & my Ss could not have cared less. :-/ #langchat
    • jaybeekay518 Sep 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
      A1: Ss choose level-appropriate ACTFL can-do statements as goals! (What can't you do yet? How can you strengthen that skill?) #langchat
  • senorablair Sep 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1: I try to help students set goals they don't know they want by using & constantly referring to I can statements #langchat
  • Sarah_Pollack17 Sep 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1. I believe I would establish goals as a class & have them create their own personal goals #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    And @mmeshep strikes again ;) #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    I'm thinking something with even smaller things to focus on, or fewer...or something. I don't know what I'm thinking. #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep
  • VTracy7 Sep 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    yeah...I can see how that would be way hard for #Littles. #langchat
    In reply to @doriecp
  • MmeJGillespie Sep 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I'd be interested in doing this with my students. #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff, @MlleSulewski
  • mmeshep Sep 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1 Most Ss demonstrated significant growth (2 sublevels) between 1st and 2nd writing. #shouldadonethisyearsago #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Sep 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Here's a draft for leveling up that I'm working on with my dept: https://t.co/f4WEJOEVjC #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Yes! #langchat A1
    In reply to @magistertalley, @FrauSMHS
  • NissaQuillWMS Sep 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I'm a veteran of 17 years- loving CI and my newly deskless classroom. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Yeah my high schoolers didn't care either. (Maybe that's less surprising.) Hmm. #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • Sarah_Pollack17 Sep 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Q. What are some good ways you have found to incorporate culture into a lesson? #langchat
  • doriecp Sep 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    They live so much in the "now" which is a blessing and a curse. #langchat
    In reply to @VTracy7
  • SraWilliams3 Sep 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Right. They don't really understand how to improve language skill & depend on us for that lead. IMO anyway #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • jaybeekay518 Sep 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    @SECottrell I make it an assessment in 2 parts; they choose a goal, then 2ish weeks later they demonstrate evidence of improvement #langchat
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I'm trying out @lamaestraloca's class self-assessment this yr but it's still my goals. Do they know enough yet 2 know ones 2 set? #langchat
    In reply to @GrowingFrench, @lamaestraloca
  • SraArelleHughes Sep 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Thank you for sharing! #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff, @PRHSspanish
  • mmeshep Sep 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    I attach sublevel (1-3) based on descriptors at the bottom so they can show more growth/faster. (is that what you mean?) #langchat
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    I wonder the same! #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell, @GrowingFrench, @lamaestraloca
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2 In level 3 I asked them to tailor several assignments to what their professional goals were after HS/college #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I think so! #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep
  • FrauSMHS Sep 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Your visuals @prhsspanish always amaze me... #techskills #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish, @magistertalley, @PRHSspanish
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Ready for Q2??? #langchat Amazing sharing so far!!
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Bring it! #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Q2 #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    So now that we've set goals, how do we monitor them??? #langchat
  • SrtaOlson Sep 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 I don't yet have an effective way to do this...how do you all monitor which prof. level students are at?? #langchat
  • jaybeekay518 Sep 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 ugh I'm awful at this...I always have grand ideas of individual conferences and I flame out spectacularly before November :/ #langchat
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    This is a tough question. I'm good at helping my Ss set goals, but me following up isn't always easy. I appreciate any help! #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • mmeshep Sep 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    I had, unfortunately, never done this before. I was inspired by someone's blog post a few months ago, probably someone on #langchat
    In reply to @MadameHeadleyPH
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Wondering if having students set their own prof goals encourages learning not acquisition. Or depends on suggested action steps? #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Sep 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2: I am trying to document student performance better using @Seesaw this year. Giving them an opp to see their own work #langchat
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    I'm in the same boat. #langchat
    In reply to @jaybeekay518
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    goals that students set, that we set for them, or either? #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 #langchat Mine go into their portfolio folder each day for materials and every few weeks we check goals and upgrade any if needed!
  • SraArelleHughes Sep 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 meaningful and sound assessments (given via a variety of ways) to see what students have acquired #langchat or is this too old school?
  • senorablair Sep 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: Haven't done it yet but the power of student self assessment is HUGE - plan to use a tracker & self assessment rubrics #langchat
  • BThompsonEdu Sep 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: I have monitored using Googlesheets #Langchat
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Plus, their acquisition depends on input from teacher. So if a student sets a goal and doesn't reach it, is it really their prob? #langchat
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2 #langchat How we set and monitor goals in the first days of school! https://t.co/TQIglpmTMU
  • magistertalley Sep 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2 Mainly through in-class observation and verbal check ins. Could maybe have them record a Flipgrid video at end of day re goals #langchat
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2 I do have my kids to periodic self-reflections, but I think I need more than that. #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    I'm not mad at that! But maybe that just means I am old school too ;-) #langchat
    In reply to @SraArelleHughes
  • MmeCarbonneau Sep 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    It is awesome! Here is what I do based on ideas from @WLClassroom #langchat https://t.co/6ningvIAXt
    In reply to @mmeshep, @WLClassroom
  • jaybeekay518 Sep 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    @MartinaBex maybe proficiency based goals that are frequently revisited could encourage more acquisition? #langchat
  • BThompsonEdu Sep 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: and just talking to ss. I love just being able to take 1 minute and talk to each of them about what they're doing #Langchat
  • JessieOelke Sep 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Digital or paper portfolio? #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2 Something about a road to hell and good intentions....hmmm. #langchat
  • GrowingFrench Sep 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2-- monitoring goals is easy, getting every student to really work towards their goal is harder. Some are highly motivated. #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Sep 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    This yr my PLC focused on writing proficiency. I take free writes at various pts during semester & tracking performance over time #langchat
    In reply to @SrtaOlson
  • MmeCarbonneau Sep 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    #langchat
  • VTracy7 Sep 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: Wish there was an algorithm for this. #langchat Time & number of Ss major challenge. Want to do portfolios #needtraining
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Either, both! A2 #langchat
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • EarlyLang Sep 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Hey #langchat! Are you an elem/MS WL teacher? Join #EarlyLang chat on Wed, Sept 20, 8-9 PM EDT. Vote for your topic: https://t.co/7c7G8NdlUn
  • leaharaven Sep 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: That one is tough. I have heard of creating portfolios for your students but can be overwhelming. #langchat
  • die_frohe_frau Sep 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2: our dept developed a student self-assesment, it works great, when I rem to use it. No access to file at home or I'd share #langchat
  • doriecp Sep 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    I love using @Seesaw! It makes a difference that they can track and record their own progress. And parents love it too! #langchat
  • ProfeTCBennett Sep 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2- going over their goals several times throughout the year? Have check ins each quarter and maybe have a conference with them. #langchat
  • senorablair Sep 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2 - student tracker tool looks something like this & kids input their rubric scores to keep track of progress #langchat
  • K_Griffith Sep 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2 My Ss like improving,but they don't care about goals. I get frustrated at their attitudes at times. #langchat
  • jnowak_asl Sep 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2: I check for growth by watching them interact in games or conversations. I also use the Can Do statements and ACTFL levels. #langchat
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Yes, so I wonder, if they don't know that drilling verb conjugations won't work, is it "powerful" for them to set that goal? #langchat
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • FrenchBear04 Sep 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2 look/listen for evidence while students converse amongst themselves (goal visible during class). #langchat
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    I really like this. Thanks for sharing. :) #langchat
    In reply to @MmeCarbonneau
  • MmeJGillespie Sep 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2 students reflect at the end of each unit and I chat with S or write a message. Still working on this. #langchat
  • BThompsonEdu Sep 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Here's how I have used Google sheets #langchat https://t.co/UZzyUGZUQH
    In reply to @mmeshep
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2 #langchat
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A2 I keep such a long term view, and I have 90 minutes 1x/week for 16 weeks with my Ss so I struggle to make room for this. #langchat
  • FrauSMHS Sep 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    What are the headings? I can't quite read them all, but the ones I can I like :) #langchat
    In reply to @MllesrtaUrso, @MmeCarbonneau
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    This is why I love #langchat. Awesome sharing happens here. :)
  • pwrflteacher Sep 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A2 I keep portfolio parts all through their schooling- they do rewrites as seniors. I don't discuss goals w/Ss- goal for me #langchat
  • srtabrandt96 Sep 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A2 use CanDos, written for each lesson then students will check off what they can do, and I will support where needed #langchat #Teach2Teach
  • JessieOelke Sep 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Se have to maintain digital portfolios this year based on standards. #learningcurve #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • vspanishpodcast Sep 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Las elecciones municipales y autonómicas - Politics of Spain EP118 https://t.co/rZLC6YEU4M #langchat #esl #spanish #elearning
  • vspanishpodcast Sep 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Costumbres raras de los españoles EP245 https://t.co/UZqgcLE3Sq #langchat #esl #spanish #elearning
  • MmeCarbonneau Sep 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    #langchat Self report!
    In reply to @jaybeekay518
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Same! Our dept made Can-Do sheets across the levels. #langchat A2
  • mmeshep Sep 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A2 I think that since they're St. goals, the real ? is how do we create opportunities for students to monitor their own goals. #langchat
  • MmeCarbonneau Sep 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    #langchat They will self reflect at least 2x if not 3 witin a unit. Each time in a different color.
    In reply to @MllesrtaUrso
  • MadameHeadleyPH Sep 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A2 good question, I'd love to hear other people's responses. This is something that I was beginning to research this evening pre #langchat
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    I wonder if the answer is to ask them to set goals with what they want to DO and let us set the goals for how to get there. #langchat
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • BThompsonEdu Sep 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    We did too and then I put them in #googlesheets for easy check off lol #Langchat
  • JessieOelke Sep 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    @flipgrid embeds easily (I am told). And any paper work can be digitized w/smartphone #21centurylearning #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish, @Flipgrid
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Here comes Q3!! #langchat
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    I have tabs for @Flipgrid and @Seesaw open right now, exploring both, finally! #langchat #latetoMarisandWendysExpertise
    In reply to @JessieOelke, @PRHSspanish, @Flipgrid, @Flipgrid, @Seesaw
  • RobuPrice Sep 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Hey, anyone out there use authentic videos as anchor activities that students can access on their own devices? Any advice? #langchat
  • JessieOelke Sep 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Looking forward to moving ahead and having Ss reflect on how far they have come after 2+ years. #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish, @Flipgrid
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    If it's too fast to keep up with on a phone or other device, don't forget @TweetDeck https://t.co/9jSMhLGCZg - keeps it together! #langchat
  • MadameHeadleyPH Sep 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Fantastique! This is pretty amazing! #langchat
    In reply to @MmeCarbonneau, @mmeshep, @WLClassroom
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Q3 #langchat Speaking of portfolios and such....
  • JessieOelke Sep 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    @flipgrid is amazing. My Ss love it. #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell, @PRHSspanish, @Flipgrid, @Seesaw, @Flipgrid
  • VTracy7 Sep 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    #GreatIdea #langchat
    • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      I wonder if the answer is to ask them to set goals with what they want to DO and let us set the goals for how to get there. #langchat
      In reply to @MartinaBex
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Yes, exactly. Or even more long term, like I want to be a nurse. #langchat
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • JessieOelke Sep 7 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Google Sites. District is just rollong out digital portfolios for all Ss in all classes. #langchat
    In reply to @jnowak_asl, @PRHSspanish
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 We had function in Schoology to add notes that could later filter, so we could find S work to analyze at end of year for eval #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    #langchat so if it's a "given" we're working w/ high frequency verbs, we can tailor input to include vocab that will them accomplish a task?
    • NissaQuillWMS Sep 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      Maybe looking at can do statements and kids reflect on what's most important/ interesting to them? Middle school goal = have fun!
      In reply to @MartinaBex
  • BThompsonEdu Sep 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: #googlesheets I've used @recap and @Flipgrid and #googleclassroom #Langchat
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 Edmodo now lets you archive a class group and create a new one, so I can go back and see what kids were doing two years ago #langchat
  • FrauSMHS Sep 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: I keep voice recordings of the sts through the year. I'll play them w the Sts as the year goes to show how far they've come. #langchat
  • die_frohe_frau Sep 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: good question! looking for ideas! #langchat
  • jnowak_asl Sep 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: I've never used much tech until this year, but I'm planning on using Canvas, OneNote, and FlipGrid. #langchat
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I've always been intrigued by this practice but never tried it. #langchat
    • FrauSMHS Sep 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
      A3: I keep voice recordings of the sts through the year. I'll play them w the Sts as the year goes to show how far they've come. #langchat
  • pwrflteacher Sep 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 High school implementing digital portfolios for all students starting this yr using Google Drive/ creating Google Site #langchat
  • jaybeekay518 Sep 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 I'm toying with Google Classroom use, but I'm definitely in the beginner phase. Old reliable: Google Voice for pres. speaking #langchat
  • MmeCarbonneau Sep 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 #langchat @flipgrid, digital portfolios via google sites/google drive
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Links, and docs, and blog posts, oh my!! This #langchat group tonight is rocking and rolling!!
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3 So if writing was my growth goal, I could look at all assignments tagged "writing" and analyze performance trends #langchat
  • GrowingFrench Sep 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Q3 Seesaw rules- thank you @CatherineKU72 for first introducing it to me it's our staple along with Google classroom and Edpuzzle #langchat
  • magistertalley Sep 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Google Classroom and Shared Drive folders. Flipgrid! Used to use Seesaw, but it seemed redundant with GC. A3 #langchat
  • K_Griffith Sep 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3 I must admit that I do all this the old way; I have limited access to tech this yr, and Ss can't use their own devices. 😞#langchat
  • ProfeTCBennett Sep 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3 google classroom and quizlet #langchat
  • nathanlutz Sep 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    #langchat A2: W/ some grade levels where we use booklets I've made, I have Can Do Statements in the beginning & end ofthe booklet #earlylang
  • jnowak_asl Sep 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: EdPuzzle is really good for videos too. ASL teachers can find a lot of use for it! #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    #langchat A3
    • nathanlutz Sep 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
      #langchat A2: W/ some grade levels where we use booklets I've made, I have Can Do Statements in the beginning & end ofthe booklet #earlylang
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    . @nathanlutz booklets meaning stories or...? #langchat
    In reply to @nathanlutz
  • JessieOelke Sep 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    LOVE shared drive folders. #langchat
    In reply to @magistertalley
  • Normis2244 Sep 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I think that by having students set their own learning goals they are going to be motivated to continue acquiring the language. #langchat
  • srtabrandt96 Sep 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3 I plan to use google forms to help keep track of growth digitally (ie writing samples @ beginning vs end) #langchat #Teach2Teach
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3: Google Sheets, Docs, and Classroom. Keep it simple to not overwhelm the Ss--or me. #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    excited for Alaska t's to learn from Catherine later this month! Sad I won't be there anymore :'( #langchat
    In reply to @GrowingFrench, @CatherineKU72
  • Kelferg Sep 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3 I use letsrecap for speaking, and showing parents at conferences. #langchat
  • leaharaven Sep 7 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Q3: I know my CT uses Google Classroom and Recap. I love Recap, the students record themselves using the language #langchat
  • BThompsonEdu Sep 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    I believe you can do a great job with 1 tool for each mode: interpersonal, interpretive and presentational #langchat
    • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      A3: Google Sheets, Docs, and Classroom. Keep it simple to not overwhelm the Ss--or me. #langchat
  • JessieOelke Sep 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3: We also use kidblog for weekly blogs and replies - Level 3 & up. Secure and easy for Ss to use. #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    awesome thanks for clarifying #langchat
    In reply to @nathanlutz
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3 #langchat Ss also maintain weekly blogs that by the end of the semester is a compilation of their work / serves as a final review / etc.
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3 I also really loved Seesaw; just never got to use it the way I would have liked #langchat
  • WilberdingLaura Sep 7 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A2 #langchat I have students record everything with iPads and I can look back at them. I have them watch and reflect.
  • PamKMarkell Sep 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Late to the party but will participate as much as I can #langchat
  • Normis2244 Sep 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Trying this for the first time, I am a future Spanish teacher #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    How have I not used @flipgrid?! I hear it's all the rage - must get on board. #langchat
  • storyteaching Sep 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Story listening today in #Spanish & students applauded at the end! https://t.co/u5jrAvpkrC #langchat #werchilton
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    My question is what makes the difference between student self-goal setting actually being valuable and not just sounding cool? #langchat IDK
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • bhsduhamel Sep 7 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Love this. I have my students write a goal "Mi meta es" each week and work with them to see their progress over 2 weeks #langchat
    In reply to @nathanlutz
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Now we have logistics... what about intrinsic motivation??? *gulp!* #langchat Q4
  • mmeaida Sep 7 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A3 In past have used Google Sites/Drive. Had the idea to hyperlink Google Drawing with artifacts but never started last year #langchat
  • PamKMarkell Sep 7 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A3 doing blogs, flipgrid with my AP. Wanted to try schoology but our school uses WhippleHill for teacher sites 😕 #langchat
  • BThompsonEdu Sep 7 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I think it's the reflection and the accomplishment. There has to be follow up. #Langchat
    • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      My question is what makes the difference between student self-goal setting actually being valuable and not just sounding cool? #langchat IDK
      In reply to @SECottrell
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: At the middle level, this is SO HARD. Some Ss are naturally more motivated than others. #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Sep 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4 I find Ss are very proud when we make time in class to reflect on growth. They seem shocked that they've learned a lot. #langchat
  • BThompsonEdu Sep 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: Show them success! When they see they can accomplish a goal it's invigorating #Langchat
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4 Early goals need to be accessible. Need to set students up for success if we have hope of sowing seed of motivation #langchat
  • PamKMarkell Sep 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A3 also peardeck for benchmark when I first introduce new material. Use a google drive for most assignments #langchat
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4: BUT...there are still those students who will increase intrinsic motivation when they see how they progress. #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Sep 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4: I'm going to sit back and see what you all say on this one... :). #langchat
  • jnowak_asl Sep 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4: I apply it to the real world and show them how they already have goals set, even if they don't know it. #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    #langchat A4 They must own the class. I don't wash my neighbor's car bc I don't care; we don't renovate what we don't own. Goals=ownership!
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4 Otherwise it just becomes an exercise in "look at all the things I failed at this year." NOT GOOD. #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4 #langchat Genuine praise + progress are miracle workers here. And feedback, not grades, EARLY!! Thorough, genuine feedback notes.
  • DerekWigtion Sep 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4. I think helping them understand that language learning is a PROCESS that takes time and showing them their growth could help. #langchat
  • pwrflteacher Sep 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4 Have kids write day 1 and then put in portfolio- give them back at the end of the year and they have to answer the same prompt #langchat
  • MmeCarbonneau Sep 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4 #langchat Tie to their Habits Of Work and Learning, a behavior assessment on report cards. HOWLs: Respect , Responsibility, Perseverance
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4 And what if the goal is "get an A to complete my transcript"? #langchat
  • Normis2244 Sep 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I think we just need to show students the advantages of learning another language #langchat
  • BThompsonEdu Sep 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4: The success comes from setting realistic, measureable and timely goals. "I'll be fluent" isn't helpful #Langchat
  • K_Griffith Sep 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4 I try to do this by keeping my class culture-focused; Ss need to WANT to communicate and understand. #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    classic "it's the journey, not the destination"? In process of trying to reach a goal (maybe failing) is where real growth happens #langchat
    In reply to @BThompsonEdu
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Get ready, here I push! What if the advantages don't apply to them? #langchat A4
    In reply to @Normis2244
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4 Offer suggestions for concrete ways can work toward that goal. Revisit early goals often, ask what Ss did to make progress. #langchat
  • BThompsonEdu Sep 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4: which means you have to spend some time of good goal writing practice #Langchat
  • VTracy7 Sep 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4: IMO small victories early in yr for buy in makes them want to keep stretching and growing #langchat
  • tbcaudill Sep 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    What is Q4? Late to the party. #langchat
  • mistybeagle21 Sep 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    #langchat A4 set small goals. As Ss feel success and will want more.
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    This is why I spend a lot of time on "proficiency vs. fluency" at the beginning of the year. #langchat
    In reply to @BThompsonEdu
  • GrowingFrench Sep 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4- hardest is the students compare themselves to the high flyers and beat themselves up even after goal setting and encouragement #langchat
  • BThompsonEdu Sep 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Yes, real learning happens when you make mistakes! #langchat
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    in that, though, does it make a difference if student or teacher has set the goal? #langchat @SECottrell @PRHSspanish
    In reply to @BThompsonEdu, @SECottrell, @PRHSspanish
  • senorablair Sep 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A3: trying out @Flipgrid & Spiral.AC this upcoming week #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4 #langchat Invest in the lower levels! Don't save the best teachers for 4/5/AP/etc.
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    I will need to look into this! Thanks Nathan! #langchat
    In reply to @nathanlutz, @SECottrell
  • CatherineKU72 Sep 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    #langchat A4 Agreed! Showed Fr3 their digital stories from Sept 2016 (though they had seen several X in Spring). They're excited for more!
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff
  • profepj3 Sep 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Paul in Memphis popping in late. A4: Ss blog about progress from last quarter & goals for current quarter. Plus class data tracker #langchat
  • srtabrandt96 Sep 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4 let them know the satisfaction in accomplishing goals, helping them become well-rounded, etc. #langchat #Teach2Teach
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    In many respects the lower levels are the most difficult ones to teach! #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • VTracy7 Sep 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Yes! and defeat is ugly on a #Middle the oder lingers... #langchat
    In reply to @K_Griffith
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4 #langchat TRAVEL with trips that include lower levels, not just 3/4/5/AP! Hook 'em early, we can't be elitist with the 'good stuff'!
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    so prerequisite being that there ARE multiple routes; there is CHOICE already built into program? #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • senorablair Sep 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4 : I teach Level 1 so these last 2 weeks, I have seen so much growth & so much trying simply by PRAISE & ENCOURAGEMENT #langchat
  • mmeaida Sep 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4 Tie goals into real life application for teenagers. Relevance is a motivator. How can lang serve them now #langchat
  • BThompsonEdu Sep 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    I heard @joboaler talk about this Mistakes Grow Your Brain https://t.co/C7T5zOgP4h #Langchat
    In reply to @MartinaBex, @joboaler
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Lots of #truth in tonight's #langchat!
  • CatherineKU72 Sep 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4 #langchat Let's remember that it also takes us staying on top of portfolios & feedback to help maintain their intrinsic goal setting.
  • MmeCarbonneau Sep 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    @profeashley #langchat does a GREAT workshop on all of this. Materials are amazing.
  • MadameHeadleyPH Sep 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A4 we talk about how the skills that it takes to learn a lang can be applied to the rest of life #langchat
  • tbcaudill Sep 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A4 Meet w/sts individually to set goals. Force them to evaluate themselves periodically against goals. Then do an exit interview. #langchat
  • WilberdingLaura Sep 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A3 #Langchat I have Students create an online portfolio where they keep ex of different modes and reflections
  • profepj3 Sep 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    I've always loved teaching the lower levels since I know I can give them a good basis. #langchat
    In reply to @MllesrtaUrso, @PRHSspanish
  • MmeJGillespie Sep 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Doing it consistently so that it is routine. Also giving them ample time to do it. #langchat
  • BThompsonEdu Sep 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    AGREE!! #Langchat Assign/do only what you can manage. That's my new mantra
    • CatherineKU72 Sep 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      A4 #langchat Let's remember that it also takes us staying on top of portfolios & feedback to help maintain their intrinsic goal setting.
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    .... which is a lot of work! Tips for staying on top of it & keeping maintenance/reflection manageable? #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72
  • VTracy7 Sep 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    #Genius is burning in the @secottrell & @martinabex corner #GetYourMarshmallowsReady #langchat
    • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      so prerequisite being that there ARE multiple routes; there is CHOICE already built into program? #langchat
      In reply to @SECottrell
  • tbcaudill Sep 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    This is for a post-secondary environment, inspired by @jeorg #langchat
    • tbcaudill Sep 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      A4 Meet w/sts individually to set goals. Force them to evaluate themselves periodically against goals. Then do an exit interview. #langchat
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    That's why I like middle school. :) #langchat
    In reply to @profepj3, @PRHSspanish
  • MmeJGillespie Sep 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A4 Doing it consistently so that it is routine. Also giving them ample time to do it. #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Boom, shaka laka!! Here comes Q5! Love that this group can push and massage each other's ?s toward greater goals! PLC magic! #langchat
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    And we also want to work smarter, not harder. #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72
  • tbcaudill Sep 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    And come to peace with assigning less! #langchat
    In reply to @BThompsonEdu
  • SraWardrip Sep 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Im back after 3 years away from teaching and #langchat is as amazing as I remember!! I love this @PRHSspanish #langchat
    • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      A4 #langchat TRAVEL with trips that include lower levels, not just 3/4/5/AP! Hook 'em early, we can't be elitist with the 'good stuff'!
  • BThompsonEdu Sep 7 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    This is why I actually like talking to the ss. Yes, it might take 30 min, but if I lose that time & get to have impact = worth it. #langchat
    • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      .... which is a lot of work! Tips for staying on top of it & keeping maintenance/reflection manageable? #langchat
      In reply to @CatherineKU72
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    So, now what? We reached it... how to stay invested after reaching goal(s)?? #langchat Q5
  • tbcaudill Sep 7 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    It is also easier to instill love in beginning when everything is new/exciting/"easy" #langchat
    In reply to @profepj3, @MllesrtaUrso, @PRHSspanish
  • MmeCarbonneau Sep 7 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    #langchat What can I do to improve? based on @NCLRC https://t.co/BE11IeeqoJ
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Yayyy!!! @SraWardrip is back!!!! #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    reminds me of blog post from certain someone @PRHSspanish @langchat https://t.co/SK6xGWiybW #langchat
    In reply to @BThompsonEdu, @PRHSspanish, @langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Sep 7 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    #langchat A4 Tips to stay up on feedback & portfolios: Peer reviews if possible, feedback amounts can vary, but reuse same language for each
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • BThompsonEdu Sep 7 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5: Make a new goal. Like athletes were like I won some matches so I'm done with goals? #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    YASSSSSS! #langchat A5
    In reply to @MartinaBex, @BThompsonEdu, @langchat
  • Normis2244 Sep 7 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A4: I guess is though to motivate someone when they don't have the desire to learn #langchat
    • Normis2244 Sep 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
      I think we just need to show students the advantages of learning another language #langchat
  • bhsduhamel Sep 7 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Has anyone used Seesaw for ss to monitor self-growth and proficiency? thoughts? #langchat
  • mmeshep Sep 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5 Using rubrics that had a range of proficiency descriptors really helped with this. #langchat
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Sure, and knowing students. Making their goals part of the curriculum over and over, not just in the "careers unit" #langchat
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • PamKMarkell Sep 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A4 I try to make it more personal for AP. For Honors 2, they are motivated by creative projects & freedom to explore beyond txt #langchat
  • magistertalley Sep 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5 Design course so that leveling up unlocks new features and abilities in the course. #Langchat
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5 Emphasize that learning is a lifelong process...maybe find some way to incentivize? #langchat
  • MadameHeadleyPH Sep 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5 I think frequent modeling/providing input that is close to their end goal can help push them to be better #langchat
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5: Show Ss how we, as teachers, make new goals every year for ourselves. Model for them. #langchat
  • MmeCarbonneau Sep 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    #langchat Working at becoming #epic with @TELLproject and using it with students too.
  • CatherineKU72 Sep 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I will video that workshop & blog the ideas we develop! I'll be in Philadelphia next Saturday giving workshop on this topic. #langchat
    • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      excited for Alaska t's to learn from Catherine later this month! Sad I won't be there anymore :'( #langchat
      In reply to @GrowingFrench, @CatherineKU72
  • SraWienhold Sep 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    aaaa I forgot about #langchat!
  • tbcaudill Sep 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5 When I meet with sts to set goals, some are always too lofty. These are "deferred," and we rediscuss. #langchat
  • jnowak_asl Sep 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5: As cheesy as it sounds, I push them to believe in themselves and they can do anything. Positive encouragement is key. #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Sep 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I am trying this now & curious to see how it pans out. Don't want to crush my parrots' hopes & dreams. #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep
  • PamKMarkell Sep 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A4 but still a struggle since most will say "get a good grade" #langchat
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5: I'm thinking about professional goals. Show how we are lifelong learners. #langchat
  • magistertalley Sep 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A4 time for reflection and patience. Best follow up question "what makes you say that?" Challenging them to make goals SMARTer #Langchat
  • VTracy7 Sep 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A warm #WELCOME to all our new #langchat friends! @Jen3Leo @KathyKuschman @leaharaven @Normis2244 @DerekWigtion @sarah_pollack17 #follow
  • tbcaudill Sep 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5 I do think this can be the most difficult: sustaining growth in the TL, when those pesky plateaus lurk all around #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Sep 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Attempt #1 was crazy. Kids just WANT to circle that right side of the rubric even if it says Intermediate Mid! #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep
  • CatherineKU72 Sep 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Shelby County & Alyssa Villareal have good feedback forms, maybe even peer feedback? #langchat
    In reply to @MmeCarbonneau, @MartinaBex
  • jnowak_asl Sep 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5: Also bringing it back to the real world, you always have more goals to set after the previous one is met. #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Sep 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5: model being a life long learner. I learn new language all the time with the Ss. We can always grow #langchat
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5 I use "I wonder if you could..." "I bet if you wanted to you could..." "If I could go back and do it differently I would..." #langchat
  • MmeCarbonneau Sep 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5 Devouring and remixing leveling up ideas from my #langchat peeps
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    As @proffecy4 says, motivating ss to get past Intermediate Low and Mid are HARD!! A5 #langchat
  • tbcaudill Sep 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A4 I always stipulate that a "personal learning goal" cannot be tied to the grade or to the credit. It must be about the learning. #langchat
  • EspanolTeacher Sep 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Missed #langchat bc of hurricane prep. Not cool, Irma.
  • profepj3 Sep 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5 Keep the Ss involved in the planning & assessment process. Let them know the "why" behind the way you teach & assess. #langchat
  • SraArelleHughes Sep 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Sorry. Toddler meltdown. Will try again Saturday :) #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Freaking Irma. #langchat
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    More #langchat realness.
    • profepj3 Sep 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
      A5 Keep the Ss involved in the planning & assessment process. Let them know the "why" behind the way you teach & assess. #langchat
  • srtabrandt96 Sep 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A5 make sure ss have an understanding of ACTFL prof, where we are, where we go, and that they have lots of support #langchat #Teach2Teach
  • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A5 I wonder if sometimes we just need to let 'em go. I told a few Ss, DON'T take my (AP) class because test will crush your mojo. #langchat
  • VTracy7 Sep 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A5: Looking beyond letter grades & requirements for graduation. Real Connections to the world #langchat
  • profepj3 Sep 7 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A5b Test 'em like you teach 'em I always say. That way there's no surprise--in class or in an authentic situation #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A5 #langchat Truth bomb: Can I just say GOALS in a class are amazing. I thnk we underestimate the # of packets ss get in other classes...
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    How to get them to not interpret that as "you're not good enough for this" though? :( #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A5 #langchat Which can make it hard to set goals, bc ss are like, "Wait, what? You care?" WHOMPPPPPPPPPPP.
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    #langchat A5 Not knocking other content... just saying that even going there and dialogue-ing is amazing and perhaps new to ss...
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    now THAT is a powerful insight. #langchat #whentosayno
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Best. #langchat EVER.
    • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
      A1 #langchat Had to remind him that the goal is language ACQUISITION, his goals shouldn't be As and Bs, it should be can-dos!
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    OMG, ALMOST 9 ALREADY?! #LANGCHAT Ready to reflect on some take aways?!
  • MmeBlouwolff Sep 7 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    I cut out 3 columns - maybe I should cut more. I want to make some stretch visible, but I was circling 1st/2nd column for 90%+. #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Tadaaaaaaaaa!! #langchat TA
  • vspanishpodcast Sep 7 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Vocabulario procedente del caló - Spanish Vocabulary EP156 https://t.co/xmllPgIptu #langchat #esl #spanish #elearning
  • vspanishpodcast Sep 7 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Find your own way - Encuentra tu propio camino - EP268 https://t.co/cuQ8T0zu4b #langchat #esl #spanish #elearning
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    I'm going to have to leave now. Sorry to part early! ¡Hasta la próxima! #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • brewake192 Sep 7 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Just missed #langchat but LOVING all the great ideas tonight! Thank you fellow educators!
  • MadameHeadleyPH Sep 7 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    #langchat so much truth to this. We set class "rules" together this year and all my Ss said they had never done anything like this before
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • Normis2244 Sep 7 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    It might be more challenging for some of them, but I feel that using positive reinforcement could make a difference #langchat
    • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
      Here I go again!! Are there students who don't have the desire to learn, ever?
      In reply to @Normis2244
  • tbcaudill Sep 7 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Yep. The serenity to accept there are sts I must let go, strength to help those I can, and the wisdom to know the difference, #langchat
    • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
      A5 I wonder if sometimes we just need to let 'em go. I told a few Ss, DON'T take my (AP) class because test will crush your mojo. #langchat
  • MartinaBex Sep 7 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Knowing students. It all comes down to this, doesn't it!? #langchat
    • SECottrell Sep 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
      Sure, and knowing students. Making their goals part of the curriculum over and over, not just in the "careers unit" #langchat
      In reply to @MartinaBex
  • MllesrtaUrso Sep 7 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    ¡De nada! Always fun joining everyone Thursday nights! :) #langchat
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • pwrflteacher Sep 7 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Takeaway: Setting goals/ "can do"/ direction for students is the right way to go! #langchat
  • PamKMarkell Sep 7 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    TA that #langchat always gives me a boost of inspiration right when I need it. Meaningful feedback, track growth = value to ss
    In reply to @PRHSspanish
  • profepj3 Sep 7 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    I'm totally partial to liking this tweet 😇🤗 #langchat https://t.co/0nZNE4fiH8
    • CatherineKU72 Sep 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
      Shelby County & Alyssa Villareal have good feedback forms, maybe even peer feedback? #langchat
      In reply to @MmeCarbonneau, @MartinaBex
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    TA: I must confess...not knocking goals but I think something to be said for just lettin' 'em learn & celebrating, no matter what. #langchat
  • SraWienhold Sep 7 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    #langchat - so I may have missed this, but what are your best ideas for tracking student goals & growth? #momlife
  • SraWilliams3 Sep 7 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Ta: I think goals are imp, but also just letting Ss enjoy the experience is more imp. It's a fine line #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Sep 7 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    TA I've got new fodder for improving my Level Ups & ask-tell-ask feedback forms this year! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Many thanks to @PRHSspanish for leading tonight's lively chat! #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    #langchat TA Goals aren't always easy, & actually, making learning accessible to Ss sometimes invites confusion or misbehavior. Worth it.
  • ogmsespanol Sep 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Oh NOOO!!! We have company and I missed #langchat!!!! 😭😭😭
  • jnowak_asl Sep 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    TA: Encouragement and consistency goes a long way to student success with goal setting. #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Sep 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    #langchat TA School is clearly back in season when all the langchat names are familiar and it feels like a family reunion!!
  • MadameHeadleyPH Sep 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    TA #langchat Give Ss ownership in their learning, teach them about prof, help them set realistic goals, give them opps to reach those goals
  • MlleSulewski Sep 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Good thing we are BACK with the Saturday sequel this weekend!! #langchat
    In reply to @ogmsespanol
  • MmeBlouwolff Sep 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Another TA for me tonight: sublevels. I don't feel confident enough to distinguish among them, but I need to improve (to help Ss). #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep