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   by  www.audio-luci-store.it  Last week, Langchatters were all about authenticity! They started off by defining an ‘authentic’ classroom experience in their own words. Participants then reflected on how to design authentic experiences for interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes. Finally, Langchatters shared some tips for assessing authentic tasks. As @magisterb480 noted, “ [An authentic experience] is about […]

   by  Star Guitar  Last week, participants met to discuss the ins and outs of interpersonal assessment. In an open-format chat, Lanchatters raised pertinent questions and weighed in with advice. The discussion touched on such diverse topics as the amount of correction that instructors should provide, assessment logistics for large classes, the instructor’s role in interpersonal […]

   by  USAG-Humphreys  Last week, #langchat was playing at full volume as participants met to chat about music in the language classroom. They discussed how to choose songs and what logistics help with effective music use. Langchatters also brainstormed tasks involving songs that can help increase learners’ proficiency level. They talked about how songs can complement […]

   by  Shane Global Language Centres  Last week, Langchatters met to discuss lesson planning! They reflected on their first steps in the planning process, described how they go about gathering resources, and offered some tricks to speed up planning. Participants also noted how their planning process changes when they need a substitute. Efficient lesson planning is […]

   by  Madrid2011jmj  Last week, #langchat participants met to chat about review. Langchatters discussed how to handle review of prior content, shared their thoughts on what material is most important to revisit at the start of the school year, and mentioned some of their favorite activities to help students activate prior knowledge. Participants also reflected on […]