Transcripts: Section 01, August 3
Room: Brown4325_Grp
2007.08.07 06:54:51 DanikaB joined the room.
2007.08.07 06:55:01 DanikaB smiles and says good morning to Cathy
2007.08.07 06:55:37 AmeliaIG joined the room.
2007.08.07 06:56:21 AmeliaIG left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 06:56:43 SandraFl joined the room.
2007.08.07 06:57:38 AaronF joined the room.
2007.08.07 06:58:26 JoseJC joined the room.
2007.08.07 06:59:43 JoseJC: good morning! :D
2007.08.07 06:59:50 DanikaB smiles
2007.08.07 06:59:53 DanikaB: morning, Jose
2007.08.07 07:00:09 DanikaB will brb
2007.08.07 07:00:27 VanessaT joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:01:06 AaronF: hey dr. brown, i had a quick question
2007.08.07 07:02:14 VanessaT left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 07:02:58 RicardoT joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:04:01 RicardoT: hello world!
2007.08.07 07:04:34 RicardoT: hello everyone!
2007.08.07 07:04:49 SandraFl: good morning everyone!
2007.08.07 07:04:57 JoseJC: sup ricky
2007.08.07 07:05:06 RicardoT: sup
2007.08.07 07:05:19 CatherineZ left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 07:05:55 LizaR joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:06:15 LizaR: Morning guys!
2007.08.07 07:06:49 JoseJC: good morning :D
2007.08.07 07:07:06 JoseJC: mmmm needs more coffeeeee
2007.08.07 07:07:27 LizaR: damnit driver, u drink ALOT of coffee
2007.08.07 07:07:34 LizaR: lol
2007.08.07 07:07:54 RicardoT: whos driving?
2007.08.07 07:07:58 LizaR: jose
2007.08.07 07:08:00 LizaR: lol
2007.08.07 07:08:03 RicardoT: lol
2007.08.07 07:08:13 RicardoT: are on a bus?
2007.08.07 07:08:19 RicardoT: are we?
2007.08.07 07:08:33 LizaR: of course, we hav to make it interesting
2007.08.07 07:08:40 RicardoT: ah i see
2007.08.07 07:08:48 LizaR: we r on a bus to cancun...?? or to where?
2007.08.07 07:08:54 RicardoT: Danika! where are you?!
2007.08.07 07:09:01 SylviaMe joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:09:12 DanikaB: Aaron, what was your question... i was away from my computer
2007.08.07 07:09:13 DanikaB smiles
2007.08.07 07:09:46 RicardoT: ummm cancun is nice
2007.08.07 07:09:59 RicardoT: i want a magarita
2007.08.07 07:10:18 BrianG joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:10:18 DanikaB . o O ( too early in the morning )
2007.08.07 07:10:20 RicardoT: and a tiny umbrella
2007.08.07 07:10:23 NoraEG joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:10:23 DanikaB sips on her coffee
2007.08.07 07:10:39 JoseJC: I'm driving, eh
2007.08.07 07:10:40 JoseJC: OH
2007.08.07 07:10:45 LizaR: tee hee
2007.08.07 07:10:54 RicardoT: how about coffee with a tiny umbrella?
2007.08.07 07:10:58 JoseJC: you just had to rub it in my face danika, I gotta WAIT for my coffee and you have some already :'(
2007.08.07 07:11:01 LizaR: it's 5 o clock sumwhere
2007.08.07 07:11:17 JoseJC: I wish we had a coffee machine
2007.08.07 07:11:25 JoseJC: !
2007.08.07 07:11:28 SylviaMe: dr.B when is the professional dev. disc. due
2007.08.07 07:11:29 RicardoT: are you at home jose?
2007.08.07 07:11:31 JoseJC: yes
2007.08.07 07:11:45 DanikaB: no later than midnight on the 15th
2007.08.07 07:11:47 RicardoT: bum
2007.08.07 07:11:48 JoseJC: hey there's a coffee maker in the english department, isn't there
2007.08.07 07:11:52 JoseJC has sneaky eyes
2007.08.07 07:11:53 DanikaB thinks that's her final answer
2007.08.07 07:11:55 DanikaB smiles
2007.08.07 07:12:03 SylviaMe: ok thanks
2007.08.07 07:12:08 DanikaB nods
2007.08.07 07:12:21 RicardoT: i had a question Danika
2007.08.07 07:12:50 DanikaB: i may have an answer, rick
2007.08.07 07:13:02 RicardoT: if i didnt really like my grade on my paper i can correct my mistakes and turn it in again right?
2007.08.07 07:13:22 DanikaB: Yes, I'll take revisions until Wednesday of next week
2007.08.07 07:13:26 RicardoT: yayyy
2007.08.07 07:13:30 DanikaB thinks that's her final answer on that date too
2007.08.07 07:13:31 DanikaB smiles
2007.08.07 07:13:44 RicardoT: *does happy dance*
2007.08.07 07:13:49 DanikaB grins
2007.08.07 07:14:21 ElizabetAB joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:14:54 MariaBa joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:14:57 DanikaB: since we have five presenters today, when 9:25 rolls around, we are going to hit the ground running...
2007.08.07 07:15:13 ElizabetAB smiles
2007.08.07 07:15:24 DanikaB hopes miranda and ana are here then... if not, we're going to start with whomever is
2007.08.07 07:15:39 BrianG: i can go first
2007.08.07 07:15:42 SylviaMe: Dr. Brown if I turned in sum resp.2 online where can i see it
2007.08.07 07:15:44 DanikaB looks over at Brian
2007.08.07 07:16:00 DanikaB: did you post it here?
2007.08.07 07:16:05 BrianG waves
2007.08.07 07:16:06 MariaBa: Good morning everyone
2007.08.07 07:16:09 SylviaMe: yes
2007.08.07 07:16:10 NoraEG: Good morning
2007.08.07 07:16:20 DanikaB: what's your last name?
2007.08.07 07:16:23 RicardoT: are you in your office danika?
2007.08.07 07:16:25 SylviaMe: Menchaca
2007.08.07 07:16:36 DanikaB: no rick, at home
2007.08.07 07:16:42 DanikaB: I emailed them back to you yesterday...
2007.08.07 07:16:46 DanikaB: as an attachment.
2007.08.07 07:17:03 SylviaMe: through our reg. e-mail
2007.08.07 07:17:04 DanikaB: what's your email, sylvia?
2007.08.07 07:17:04 RicardoT: oh, i was gonna give you the hard copy of the sr3..
2007.08.07 07:17:12 SylviaMe: decamair
2007.08.07 07:17:12 DanikaB: whatever email you have registered here at TI
2007.08.07 07:17:22 NikkiC joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:17:27 ElizabetAB: If we didnt great on the response ....can we write them for you again
2007.08.07 07:17:29 DanikaB: yup, went out at 3
2007.08.07 07:17:29 SylviaMe: @aol.com
2007.08.07 07:17:37 SylviaMe: ok thanks
2007.08.07 07:17:51 DanikaB: Yes, you can turn in revisions up to 5pm next wednesday
2007.08.07 07:18:01 ElizabetAB: .awsome:)
2007.08.07 07:18:17 DanikaB: my responses on SR3 will be mostly just points and not a lot of comments.
2007.08.07 07:18:19 MirandaR joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:18:27 DanikaB . o O ( time is running out and you need them back )
2007.08.07 07:18:27 ElizabetAB: i might owe you my life :)
2007.08.07 07:18:37 DanikaB smiles at Elizabeth
2007.08.07 07:18:53 DanikaB notices Miranda come in....
2007.08.07 07:19:01 DanikaB: will you be ready to go first Miranda?
2007.08.07 07:19:22 JacquelyPH joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:19:23 MirandaR: yes
2007.08.07 07:19:26 DanikaB: cool
2007.08.07 07:19:31 JacquelyPH: hello
2007.08.07 07:19:34 MariaBa: I want to thank Dr. Brown for giving us the opportunity of revising
2007.08.07 07:19:50 RicardoT: yes!
2007.08.07 07:19:52 ElizabetAB: as do I:)
2007.08.07 07:19:55 DanikaB: we're going to start with presentations promptly at 9:26... If people have concerns or questions or any of that, i'll address them at the end of class or in person tomorrow
2007.08.07 07:20:04 RicardoT: GoldStars for Danika
2007.08.07 07:20:12 DanikaB thinks that it's all about revision....
2007.08.07 07:20:43 DanikaB puts her goldstars on her forehead
2007.08.07 07:20:49 RicardoT: yayy
2007.08.07 07:20:56 NikkiC left the room.
2007.08.07 07:21:13 RicardoT: i need to have a poster for all the gold stars
2007.08.07 07:21:15 NikkiC joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:21:15 MariaBa smiles
2007.08.07 07:21:24 JoseJC: we don't need a poster
2007.08.07 07:21:31 NikkiC left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 07:21:32 JoseJC: I've been slapping my gold stars on my arms
2007.08.07 07:21:39 JessicaG joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:21:46 DanikaB . o O ( bodies as posters )
2007.08.07 07:21:57 RicardoT: i was wondering you you looked kinda like a golden god
2007.08.07 07:22:03 DanikaB grins
2007.08.07 07:22:05 JoseJC: WORSHIP ME
2007.08.07 07:22:11 JoseJC gets struck down by lightning
2007.08.07 07:22:17 DanikaB laughs
2007.08.07 07:22:18 JoseJC: aaaa
2007.08.07 07:22:56 DanikaB: We are going to start in a few minutes... please turn your attention at the start of class to our presenters... and presenters, be mindful that we have 5 lined up today and we need to get through all of them...
2007.08.07 07:23:10 DanikaB: please hold your "class" questions till the end or until tomorrow morning.
2007.08.07 07:23:24 DanikaB: or take care of them by private chat with me
2007.08.07 07:23:28 RicardoT: wooo thats alot of people going today
2007.08.07 07:23:32 DanikaB nods
2007.08.07 07:23:39 AidaM joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:24:07 JoanieP joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:24:31 DanikaB revs up her engine
2007.08.07 07:24:50 RicardoT: i thought we were on a bus?
2007.08.07 07:24:54 RicardoT: now we are racing?
2007.08.07 07:24:57 DanikaB doesn't ride busses
2007.08.07 07:25:02 JoanieP: LOL
2007.08.07 07:25:04 LizaR: why not?
2007.08.07 07:25:13 LizaR: we r headin to cancun
2007.08.07 07:25:15 LizaR: lol
2007.08.07 07:25:18 JoanieP: have we started yet?
2007.08.07 07:25:24 LizaR: oops
2007.08.07 07:25:26 DanikaB smiles
2007.08.07 07:25:32 LizaR: in 1 min
2007.08.07 07:25:34 DanikaB: joanie we are going to start in 30 seconds....
2007.08.07 07:25:35 RicardoT: its a good time to start thought
2007.08.07 07:25:39 RicardoT: though*
2007.08.07 07:25:41 SandraFl: Hi Jessica! do you have your phone on you? I have a question for you???
2007.08.07 07:25:43 JoanieP: OK
2007.08.07 07:25:43 DanikaB nods
2007.08.07 07:26:00 DanikaB hears the ticking clock approach the go mark
2007.08.07 07:26:20 JoseJC: soooo
2007.08.07 07:26:26 JoseJC: how about that giant wall eh
2007.08.07 07:26:38 DanikaB: Okay, here we go, presentationville.... please be curteous to your classmates and keep chatter to a minimum and on target for the presentations....
2007.08.07 07:26:38 JoanieP: How is the giant?
2007.08.07 07:26:45 JessicaG: Hello, yes, I do
2007.08.07 07:26:50 DanikaB: Miranda, whenver you are ready, go ahead and begin
2007.08.07 07:26:56 DanikaB smiles at Miranda
2007.08.07 07:27:14 AnaR joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:27:21 MirandaR: My teaching resource is on poetry, from kindergarten through grades 12.
2007.08.07 07:27:41 MirandaR: I will first explain what the website is and you can later explore it.
2007.08.07 07:28:10 MirandaR: Anthology of Poetry is dedicated to the encouragement of beauty, self-expression and fun of poetry in young writers. It also helps with the development of creative expression in student writers through short story writing.
2007.08.07 07:28:10 DanikaB listens while clicking on the link from Miranda's post
2007.08.07 07:28:35 MirandaR: They recognize writing excellence in students, by selecting and publishing the finest poems and short stories submitted by student writers and provide teachers with assistance for their students’ creations.
2007.08.07 07:28:40 ErikaC joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:28:55 NikkiC joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:28:58 MirandaR: As future educators I think it is very important to expose our students to the pleasures of literacy and assist future authors as they take their first steps into poetry.
2007.08.07 07:29:27 MirandaR: As it states on the welcoming page, recognizing writing excellence feeds students’ self-esteem and tends to strengthen their creativity.
2007.08.07 07:29:41 ChristineQ joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:29:55 MirandaR: do you agree?
2007.08.07 07:30:02 DanikaB . o O ( exprressivism )
2007.08.07 07:30:32 DanikaB: I definitely think self-esteem and ability to express oneself are intricately connected
2007.08.07 07:30:40 MirandaR: I myself have had an experience with the anthology. When I was in fifth grade my teacher had all of us create a poem in which she would submit. About a few weeks later she told me that the poem I had written had been selected for publication. I was so excited I could not believe that at 10 years old I was going to have a poem published
2007.08.07 07:30:41 ElizabetCh joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:31:14 DanikaB cheers for your pulbished poem
2007.08.07 07:31:16 MirandaR would like to show her poem to the class.
2007.08.07 07:31:26 DanikaB would love to see it
2007.08.07 07:31:32 LizaR: ya
2007.08.07 07:31:37 MirandaR: My Mom
2007.08.07 07:31:37 MirandaR: My mom is cool.
2007.08.07 07:31:37 MirandaR: My mom is full of fun.
2007.08.07 07:31:37 MirandaR: My mom is my role model.
2007.08.07 07:31:37 MirandaR: She buys me things.
2007.08.07 07:31:37 MirandaR: She cares for me.
2007.08.07 07:31:37 MirandaR: I think she should be the winner
2007.08.07 07:31:37 MirandaR: Of the “Mother of the Year Award.”
2007.08.07 07:31:38 ElizabetAB: thats awsome
2007.08.07 07:32:02 DanikaB cheers for miranda's inspiring mother
2007.08.07 07:32:08 LizaR: i lyk it
2007.08.07 07:32:14 JoanieP: cute
2007.08.07 07:32:17 MirandaR: thanks
2007.08.07 07:32:18 JoanieP smiles
2007.08.07 07:32:18 AidaM: cool
2007.08.07 07:32:23 LizaR: congrats on publication
2007.08.07 07:32:33 MirandaR: After seeing my work published, it encouraged me to continue writing poetry and gave me self-confidence in my work. I think with any student it will help fuel their enthusiasm for developing the kinds of writing skills needed an adult life.
2007.08.07 07:32:58 DanikaB: incentive to write!
2007.08.07 07:33:14 MarcosC joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:33:40 GregMar joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:33:44 MirandaR: When you explore the page you can check out the different forums that they offer, just in case you rather do something different than poetry, like short story or go into a specific category of poetry.
2007.08.07 07:33:47 ElizabetAB: and most children at a young age think that it can only be a poem if it rhyme
2007.08.07 07:33:48 RobertMar joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:34:15 SandraFl: thats very nice Miranda ! and for being 10...Wow!
2007.08.07 07:34:16 DanikaB looks at some of the sample poems
2007.08.07 07:34:34 MirandaR: The link at the right corner called “Teachers Lounge” provides teaching ideas (lesson plans) for teachers in different grade levels. Check it out! Some are pretty interesting.
2007.08.07 07:34:38 JasmineR joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:34:48 DanikaB notices there's promotional parts too... press releases and family/friend notification....
2007.08.07 07:35:20 MirandaR: My favorites are: Most Interesting Bugs (elementary) and Food Advertising with Poetry (middle school). There are also some very interesting lesson plans on short story that look like they’ll be fun to do.
2007.08.07 07:36:14 MirandaR: Over all, I think this is a great resource to get your student motivated about poetry.
2007.08.07 07:36:22 DanikaB likes the prompts and resources for the class activity
2007.08.07 07:36:57 MirandaR: it can be helpful when teaching poetry to your students because many students have difficulty with poetry and end up not liking it.
2007.08.07 07:37:14 DanikaB nods
2007.08.07 07:37:34 DanikaB thinks people really miss out by not appreciating poetry
2007.08.07 07:38:02 ElizabetAB: i agree
2007.08.07 07:38:04 MirandaR: i agree, poetry can be a way of expression
2007.08.07 07:38:36 JosephAW joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:38:57 MirandaR: especially for teenagers
2007.08.07 07:39:12 JosephAW sneaks in sheepishly
2007.08.07 07:39:16 LoriOl joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:39:22 DanikaB grins at Joseph
2007.08.07 07:39:40 LoriOl: hello all
2007.08.07 07:39:50 LizaR: hi
2007.08.07 07:39:56 JoanieP: hello
2007.08.07 07:40:02 MirandaR: are there any questions?
2007.08.07 07:40:07 DanikaB: Miranda.... I am wondering would you have students read other poetry before doing these activities? or would you have them try it on their own first and read each others' and then maybe other poetry?
2007.08.07 07:40:08 AidaM: I like the wind by Sarah
2007.08.07 07:41:39 AnaR smiles
2007.08.07 07:41:45 MirandaR: if starting at the elementry level i think i would first read other poetry before doing activities
2007.08.07 07:41:55 MariaBa: I think poetry is art
2007.08.07 07:41:58 DanikaB nods
2007.08.07 07:42:16 MirandaR: this can give them an idea of how to begin
2007.08.07 07:42:26 DanikaB: yes, I guess it would depend on the grade level. do you think you would have them read the poems of people their age (like from this anthology)?
2007.08.07 07:42:40 MirandaR: diffently
2007.08.07 07:42:46 DanikaB nods
2007.08.07 07:43:06 MirandaR: it would encourage them more
2007.08.07 07:43:16 MariaBa: yes I like that it gives ideas and suggestions
2007.08.07 07:43:35 DanikaB: does anyone else have questions or comments? Do you all see this as a possible resource to use in your future classes? or even for your own children?
2007.08.07 07:43:55 MirandaR: me too...i find it very useful
2007.08.07 07:44:03 SylviaMe: yes this is a great site
2007.08.07 07:44:10 AidaM: poetry is wonderful
2007.08.07 07:44:17 MirandaR: thanks sylvia
2007.08.07 07:44:25 LizaR: it is a method of therapy
2007.08.07 07:44:31 LizaR: thats neat
2007.08.07 07:44:40 RicardoT: i like this site
2007.08.07 07:44:41 AmeliaIG joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:44:47 LizaR: one can express themselves through poetry
2007.08.07 07:45:06 LizaR claps for Miranda
2007.08.07 07:45:16 AidaM: good job
2007.08.07 07:45:19 AmeliaIG left the room.
2007.08.07 07:45:21 GregMar claps also
2007.08.07 07:45:24 SylviaMe claps
2007.08.07 07:45:28 ElizabetAB smiles
2007.08.07 07:45:30 RicardoT: claps and gives out GoldStars!
2007.08.07 07:45:35 MirandaR: thank you everybody!
2007.08.07 07:45:36 DanikaB notes how this resource connects to our discussion of how an expressivist approach to teaching writing is probably useful in early education.
2007.08.07 07:45:36 NoraEG: good job Miranda
2007.08.07 07:46:11 DanikaB claps for Miranda
2007.08.07 07:46:17 RicardoT: *Ricky looks into bag of GoldStars*
2007.08.07 07:46:21 DanikaB grins
2007.08.07 07:46:24 JoanieP: LOL
2007.08.07 07:46:25 MariaBa: Great Job Miranda!
2007.08.07 07:46:28 RicardoT: its a little low
2007.08.07 07:46:43 DanikaB points to the cupboard on the wall... there are plenty more in there.
2007.08.07 07:46:51 RicardoT: yayy
2007.08.07 07:46:58 ErikaC: cool
2007.08.07 07:47:05 DanikaB: Okay, let's go ahead and move on so everyone gets to go... Ana, are you ready to take over?
2007.08.07 07:47:19 AnaR: Yes Dr.
2007.08.07 07:47:23 DanikaB: Fantastic!
2007.08.07 07:47:36 AnaR: Good morning everyone! How are we doing today? My name is Ana Romero and I will be your presenter this morning.
2007.08.07 07:47:41 DanikaB: I have featured Ana's presentation links, so if you all refresh your welcome screen, you should see it
2007.08.07 07:47:41 JoanieP: morning
2007.08.07 07:47:52 LoriOl: hi
2007.08.07 07:47:59 MariaBa left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 07:48:00 MariaBa joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:48:22 MarcosC left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 07:48:25 MarcosC joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:48:25 AnaR: As an English language learner or ESL student you may feel secure in your homes as well as in your native language environment, but are you aware that self esteem tends to be affected while being in the U.S schools. Students seem to feel deserted by their incapability to illustrate and express themselves in the English language and at times feel discouraged when making an effort to evolve into their social and academic expectancies. In today’s lesson ESL teachers can assist in English Language and Literacy Services by developing egoism in their cultures through this Multicultural Holiday component.
2007.08.07 07:49:28 AnaR: How many of you are aware of this probelem
2007.08.07 07:49:56 RicardoT: i didnt know
2007.08.07 07:50:19 SylviaMe: had not thouhgt about it
2007.08.07 07:50:32 MirandaR left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 07:50:33 ElizabetAB: nope
2007.08.07 07:50:37 MarcosC: i never thought it was a problem
2007.08.07 07:50:41 LizaR: negative on awareness
2007.08.07 07:50:43 SylviaMe: O o
2007.08.07 07:50:48 AnaR: Have any of you worked or know any ESL students
2007.08.07 07:50:57 SylviaMe: no
2007.08.07 07:51:01 NoraEG: no
2007.08.07 07:51:02 BrianG: no
2007.08.07 07:51:04 RicardoT: nope...i know a few
2007.08.07 07:51:17 AidaM: yes but I have not seen that
2007.08.07 07:51:20 MarcosC shakes his head
2007.08.07 07:51:24 JosephAW: nope
2007.08.07 07:51:36 AnaR: esl stands for Enlish as a Second Language
2007.08.07 07:51:47 AidaM: correct
2007.08.07 07:51:58 LoriOl left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 07:52:10 LoriOl joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:52:12 ElizabetCh: yes
2007.08.07 07:52:18 MariaBa: yes
2007.08.07 07:52:22 AnaR: well students placed in ESL classes r studetns coming in from other contries into us schools
2007.08.07 07:52:33 DanikaB nods
2007.08.07 07:53:04 AnaR: Can you imagine a student whose language is a barrier
2007.08.07 07:53:15 ChristineQ: happens all the time
2007.08.07 07:53:22 ElizabetAB: yep
2007.08.07 07:53:24 DanikaB notices that students' self-esteem is a bit of a theme this morning
2007.08.07 07:53:37 AnaR: would you belive that self esteem in the child would be an issue
2007.08.07 07:53:42 LoriOl: here we teach students who know spanish as their first language.....what about other first languages....do we have that here?
2007.08.07 07:53:44 SylviaMe agrees
2007.08.07 07:54:19 DanikaB had a teacher last year who had a student for whom Korean was her first language
2007.08.07 07:54:20 AidaM: well in the valley, many people speak spanish so for people that come from mexico, there is not problem
2007.08.07 07:54:34 ElizabetAB: im scared as a first yr teacher on how im going to teach those students with a language barrier
2007.08.07 07:54:53 AnaR: yes it may seem very scary
2007.08.07 07:55:05 ChristineQ: nope, children are expected to speak English throughout their school years yet when they get into the job scene, it's a plus to be billingual.
2007.08.07 07:55:10 DanikaB: yes, Elizabeth, it is something teachers have to think about and prepare for
2007.08.07 07:55:12 ChristineQ: Mixed messages are being sent
2007.08.07 07:55:21 MariaBa: I had a 1st student in out resource class who was not in ESL classes, so I had to teacher at the end of the school year she was speaking English
2007.08.07 07:55:28 DanikaB agrees with Christine
2007.08.07 07:55:31 ElizabetAB: they say some of the seventh graders i get will be coming straight frommexico and this will be thier first time in school at 7th grade
2007.08.07 07:55:41 ElizabetAB: i mean where do you start with that
2007.08.07 07:56:09 DanikaB hopes that some of these resources might help a bit...
2007.08.07 07:56:15 ChristineQ: you're expected to start fromthe ground up Elizabeth
2007.08.07 07:56:19 AnaR: In today's lesson you will learn of an activity you can do with your esl students
2007.08.07 07:56:21 ElizabetAB: yet they throw the kids straight in...
2007.08.07 07:56:27 ChristineQ: but you don't have enough time in the school year
2007.08.07 07:56:32 ElizabetAB: i agree
2007.08.07 07:56:39 LoriOl: I thinkg these students should take a semester strictly on learning english.....i think they will be lost anyway
2007.08.07 07:56:40 AnaR: Multicultural Holidays through Student Artwork
2007.08.07 07:56:40 AnaR: The goals in this lesson are to develop oral language abilities, help the student become evolved in their social and academic expectancy in the classroom, advice students to learn, grant, and acquire compliments and most importantly develop a confident self-esteem.
2007.08.07 07:57:05 HilarioP joined the room.
2007.08.07 07:57:14 ElizabetAB: im just sacred for them becuase language itself cannot be controled much less if you have no idea how to say what it is you want to say correctly
2007.08.07 07:57:26 AnaR: I strongly beleive that teachers should start with self esteem
2007.08.07 07:57:30 AidaM: young children can easily learn, it is harder for high school kids
2007.08.07 07:57:41 JoanieP left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 07:57:43 AnaR: Do most of you feel that way
2007.08.07 07:57:43 MariaBa: You do lots of oral and visual
2007.08.07 07:57:46 ElizabetAB: ya i guess im going to have to learn with them as i go
2007.08.07 07:58:38 ElizabetAB: of course.... it is such as challenge for them the last thing you want to do is scare them away from trying because you are neg. all the time
2007.08.07 07:58:45 DanikaB: I have seen that self-esteem, or at least confidence/security in using a foreign language greatly impacts how much someone will use it (and consequently become more proficient in its use)
2007.08.07 07:58:49 LizaR: yes, it impacts their response to the teacher. they will either clam up or open up and attempt to learn
2007.08.07 07:58:51 AnaR: The primary reason why I have chosen this assignment is to build confidence in students and, with that in mind they will be happy and sure of themselves. This will lead them to have a highly motivating attitude towards learning and become successful as students
2007.08.07 07:59:02 LizaR: yup
2007.08.07 07:59:15 RicardoT: interesting
2007.08.07 07:59:22 SylviaMe: good idea
2007.08.07 07:59:23 MariaBa: Most important you get to know your students
2007.08.07 07:59:31 AnaR: the self esteem issue would be the first thing i would tackle as an esl teacher
2007.08.07 08:00:03 MarcosC: yeah that would be a good idea
2007.08.07 08:00:29 ElizabetCh: making them feel like they belong
2007.08.07 08:00:36 RicardoT: do you know what to look for?
2007.08.07 08:00:47 RicardoT: like the signs?
2007.08.07 08:00:48 AnaR: here is an activity you can do with your studetns to help gain that confidence
2007.08.07 08:01:10 AnaR: In today’s lesson we will celebrate our different cultures in an assignment called Multicultural Holidays through Student Artwork. Students are to draw and write about holidays in their native countries.
2007.08.07 08:01:15 HilarioP left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 08:01:57 AnaR: Ricardo i am not for sure, but i feel that as a teacher you will learn and get to know your studetns
2007.08.07 08:02:43 AnaR: Does anyone have any questions at this time
2007.08.07 08:02:57 NoraEG: no
2007.08.07 08:03:08 RicardoT: oh oks
2007.08.07 08:03:11 MarcosC: no
2007.08.07 08:03:17 RicardoT: it was a silly question
2007.08.07 08:03:58 GregMar: nope
2007.08.07 08:04:11 LizaR: no
2007.08.07 08:04:22 DanikaB smiles
2007.08.07 08:04:31 ChristineQ: nada
2007.08.07 08:04:43 AnaR: Do you belive this is a good activity to use in your ESL classroom
2007.08.07 08:04:47 MariaBa: Great lessons to teach about our culture
2007.08.07 08:04:56 DanikaB: i see that some of what we have read, and in your responses to mejia, there is a link between celebrating home cultures and self-esteem
2007.08.07 08:05:19 NoraEG: very useful resource
2007.08.07 08:05:30 ElizabetAB: i think it would be a god activity
2007.08.07 08:05:35 DanikaB thinks about the "relational work" from the article we read.... there's sure a lot to being a teacher!
2007.08.07 08:05:36 JoanieP joined the room.
2007.08.07 08:05:40 AnaR: ricardo this might actually be a way to find out about the students weaknesses
2007.08.07 08:06:07 RicardoT: thats true
2007.08.07 08:06:18 MariaBa: You will be confronted with ESL STUDENTS
2007.08.07 08:06:19 RicardoT: thats what i think i was asking
2007.08.07 08:06:35 RicardoT: i think?
2007.08.07 08:06:41 AnaR: I feel that this activity will help the student develop pride in thier culture
2007.08.07 08:06:44 DanikaB: are there more questions, and Ana is there anyting else in particular that you want to point out about your resource?
2007.08.07 08:06:55 DanikaB waits and listens
2007.08.07 08:06:57 JosephAW: No
2007.08.07 08:07:00 AidaM: oh yeah
2007.08.07 08:07:02 RicardoT: nope
2007.08.07 08:07:23 AnaR: I was just wondering if anyone is planning on becoming an ESL teacher or bilingual teacher
2007.08.07 08:07:32 NoraEG: I am
2007.08.07 08:07:45 ElizabetCh: me too
2007.08.07 08:07:46 LizaR: no, i cant even speak proper spanish
2007.08.07 08:07:47 AidaM: maybe
2007.08.07 08:07:49 MariaBa: Yes
2007.08.07 08:07:50 LoriOl: good luck...i woldn't know where o begin
2007.08.07 08:07:54 AnaR: Cool i heard there is a great need
2007.08.07 08:08:03 MarcosC: I might be
2007.08.07 08:08:17 ElizabetAB: nope but helf the kids i have will be esl
2007.08.07 08:08:24 AnaR: Liza the two teacher i have worked with that are ESL teachers are Vietnamese
2007.08.07 08:08:31 AnaR: and no spanish
2007.08.07 08:08:36 AidaM: that is true
2007.08.07 08:08:45 RicardoT: wow
2007.08.07 08:08:46 DanikaB . o O ( UTPA has a great Masters program in ESL )
2007.08.07 08:08:46 LizaR: i was brought up in an english speaking hm
2007.08.07 08:08:53 LizaR: its harder to learn
2007.08.07 08:08:56 LizaR: 4 me
2007.08.07 08:09:01 LoriOl: ditto
2007.08.07 08:09:06 LizaR: but nething is worth trying
2007.08.07 08:09:10 AnaR: so if you are intrested you can do it
2007.08.07 08:09:11 JoanieP: i had the opposite effect.
2007.08.07 08:09:29 AidaM: When I was taking ESL, there were students that were in the Masters program
2007.08.07 08:09:33 LizaR: at least once
2007.08.07 08:09:38 JoanieP: I grew up speaking spanish, once I entered elementary, the teachers told me it was "BAD" and now I cannot speak it.
2007.08.07 08:09:40 MarcosC: Dr. Danika are there ESL courses offered at Pan Am.
2007.08.07 08:10:03 DanikaB: yes, Marcos. our linguistics program has a great graduate program, and i believe undergraduate courses as well.
2007.08.07 08:10:06 LizaR: hey, shh Joanie.. u r going to bring up my teaching lesson.
2007.08.07 08:10:08 LoriOl: Dr. Danika... i like that :)
2007.08.07 08:10:12 LizaR: lol its on dual learning
2007.08.07 08:10:15 JoanieP: LOL
2007.08.07 08:10:17 MarcosC: oh ok
2007.08.07 08:10:23 AidaM: Well, I was raised in Chicago and I feel good about my Spanish
2007.08.07 08:10:25 LizaR: and it kind of relates to ur comment
2007.08.07 08:10:26 JoanieP: sorry lorioi
2007.08.07 08:10:31 LizaR: tee hee thats k
2007.08.07 08:10:40 DanikaB: Ana, thank you for bringing up this clearly important issue, especially for teachers here in the Valley
2007.08.07 08:10:42 ElizabetAB: i would like to teach dual language.... but i dont know correct spanish :(
2007.08.07 08:10:43 JoanieP: Sorry LizaR
2007.08.07 08:10:46 JoanieP smiles
2007.08.07 08:11:02 AnaR: well i if there arent any questions i would like to thank you for your time
2007.08.07 08:11:13 DanikaB: It's clear that we all can benefit by having resources to turn to in order to address some of the obstacles in our own classrooms.
2007.08.07 08:11:26 AnaR: I hope that today's lesson will be very helpful to many
2007.08.07 08:11:29 LoriOl: no questions here.....good job
2007.08.07 08:11:29 JosephAW: Thank you Ana
2007.08.07 08:11:29 LizaR: me nether but in a dual learning environment u can learn witht the students
2007.08.07 08:11:32 DanikaB claps for Ana and bookmarks the resource
2007.08.07 08:11:32 AidaM claps
2007.08.07 08:11:41 LizaR cheers
2007.08.07 08:11:43 ElizabetAB: yay
2007.08.07 08:11:46 LizaR: grt topic
2007.08.07 08:11:47 AidaM: good job
2007.08.07 08:11:53 RicardoT: wait i have Silver stars?!
2007.08.07 08:11:53 DanikaB: Brian, are you ready to begin?
2007.08.07 08:11:56 BrianG: sure
2007.08.07 08:12:00 LoriOl: ohh she bookmarks it...she hasn't done that
2007.08.07 08:12:09 RicardoT: found the gold ones!
2007.08.07 08:12:10 LoriOl: very impresive
2007.08.07 08:12:13 DanikaB smiles at lori... actually i bookmark them all
2007.08.07 08:12:13 AaronF left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 08:12:20 SylviaMe claps
2007.08.07 08:12:23 RicardoT: Gold Stars!
2007.08.07 08:12:34 DanikaB welcomes Brian to the front of the room....
2007.08.07 08:12:36 LoriOl: its ok...i wont feel bad if you don't bookmark mine
2007.08.07 08:12:41 JessicaG left the room.
2007.08.07 08:12:47 LoriOl: when i do it :))
2007.08.07 08:12:54 DanikaB smiles
2007.08.07 08:13:07 BrianG: ok well everyone can go ahead and pull up the website
2007.08.07 08:13:19 DanikaB notes that it is featured
2007.08.07 08:13:30 BrianG: as i go along you are invited to explore the website
2007.08.07 08:13:48 DanikaB gets ready to do jumping jacks
2007.08.07 08:13:48 BrianG: i chose this website because i find it to be very informational
2007.08.07 08:14:08 BrianG: i have also used it during my first two blocks in the edu. prgm
2007.08.07 08:14:35 AlexandrMB joined the room.
2007.08.07 08:14:49 MariaBa left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 08:14:58 BrianG: the website has everything ranging from lesson plans, activities, articles, links to other resourceful websites etc. etc.
2007.08.07 08:15:32 ElizabetAB: ewwww.. lesson plans :/
2007.08.07 08:15:42 JessicaG joined the room.
2007.08.07 08:15:45 BrianG: yes, it is very content driven but every kind of educators can find this website to be useful
2007.08.07 08:15:46 ElizabetAB: cant wait to start doing those :)
2007.08.07 08:15:53 BrianG: yea they are a pain
2007.08.07 08:15:56 BrianG: those and unit plans
2007.08.07 08:16:08 BrianG: but once you get it done it becomes normal routine
2007.08.07 08:17:15 ElizabetAB: cool :)
2007.08.07 08:17:24 BrianG: also, this website is a community because educators across the whole nation input their own actitivities and share
2007.08.07 08:17:24 DanikaB notices the Best Practices section
2007.08.07 08:17:26 NoraEG: neat
2007.08.07 08:17:36 SylviaMe bookmarks
2007.08.07 08:17:45 BrianG: yes that section is the community aspect
2007.08.07 08:17:47 MariaBa joined the room.
2007.08.07 08:17:55 JosephAW: this is great!
2007.08.07 08:18:06 RicardoT: awesome
2007.08.07 08:18:10 BrianG: teachers post their lesson plan activities and also leave their email so they can be contacted
2007.08.07 08:18:18 ElizabetAB: that is awsome!!! to be able to see diffferent ideas from everywhere
2007.08.07 08:18:31 LoriOl: so this is strictly for teachers?
2007.08.07 08:18:42 BrianG: no
2007.08.07 08:19:03 BrianG: it has manyy other links for students etc
2007.08.07 08:19:13 BrianG: if you click on top websites
2007.08.07 08:19:22 DanikaB notices that the lesson plans and best practices require the submitter to be able to explain the activity in writing.... hmmmmm..... all teachers write.
2007.08.07 08:19:38 BrianG: there is a log it program
2007.08.07 08:19:44 JacquelyPH left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 08:19:47 BrianG: parents teachers you can use this for your kiddos
2007.08.07 08:20:13 BrianG: seeing how in today's society obesity is a big problem esp. with our youngins
2007.08.07 08:20:26 RicardoT: hehe youngins
2007.08.07 08:20:53 BrianG: basically, all you need is a pedometer to count your steps and make a daily goal
2007.08.07 08:20:53 ElizabetAB: hehheh
2007.08.07 08:21:01 BrianG: its for all ages
2007.08.07 08:21:31 BrianG: on this page there is also a link for cpr demonstration
2007.08.07 08:21:57 JessicaG left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 08:22:05 BrianG: one site i found really cooll is the drive thru diet
2007.08.07 08:22:10 BrianG: if you all can go there
2007.08.07 08:22:24 LizaR left the room.
2007.08.07 08:22:29 BrianG: click on count your calories
2007.08.07 08:22:50 BrianG: and then driv thrudiet
2007.08.07 08:22:55 DanikaB . o O ( now we're not taking the bus to cancun, but to a drive-through diet )
2007.08.07 08:23:03 MariaBa left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 08:23:05 MariaBa joined the room.
2007.08.07 08:23:05 JoanieP: LOL
2007.08.07 08:23:09 BrianG: where you can chooose amongst your FAVORITE restaurant
2007.08.07 08:23:12 ElizabetAB: hehehhe
2007.08.07 08:23:14 AnaR smiles
2007.08.07 08:23:24 RicardoT: i have an order of thunder thighs please
2007.08.07 08:23:27 BrianG: lol
2007.08.07 08:23:40 LizaR joined the room.
2007.08.07 08:23:41 RicardoT: i'll*
2007.08.07 08:23:42 ElizabetAB: i might use that since i have to fit into a wedding dress and so far its not looking too good :(
2007.08.07 08:23:59 JoseJC: D: wedding dress
2007.08.07 08:24:09 BrianG: make your pick and select your meal this will give you an idea how many calories you are consuming but be warned it may not be prettty
2007.08.07 08:24:21 ElizabetAB: im getting married !!
2007.08.07 08:24:24 AnaR: jajaj at your own risk
2007.08.07 08:24:33 NikkiC: how long ahve you been engaged
2007.08.07 08:24:34 JoseJC cheers for Elizabeth!
2007.08.07 08:24:40 AidaM oh great
2007.08.07 08:24:50 DanikaB reminds us to stay on topic
2007.08.07 08:24:55 ElizabetAB: 8 months
2007.08.07 08:24:57 LizaR: im here.
2007.08.07 08:25:01 BrianG: also, in the top web site section there is a link for classroom managment for all educators
2007.08.07 08:25:03 DanikaB: but, congratulations, elizabeth
2007.08.07 08:25:06 AidaM: me too
2007.08.07 08:25:06 ElizabetAB: hahhaha:)
2007.08.07 08:25:06 RicardoT: gold star the wedding
2007.08.07 08:25:31 AnaR: I likie
2007.08.07 08:25:39 RicardoT: gold star for the*
2007.08.07 08:25:40 AnaR: classroom management
2007.08.07 08:25:47 ElizabetAB: that sight will also halp for physical educators
2007.08.07 08:26:06 BrianG: in reality this website has sooooooooooooo much info. that me talking about it won't do it much justice
2007.08.07 08:26:08 DanikaB wonders how the drive through dieting is going for everyone
2007.08.07 08:26:28 JoanieP: I dont want to look at that right now
2007.08.07 08:26:29 JoanieP frowns
2007.08.07 08:26:37 RicardoT: im hungry Danika
2007.08.07 08:26:38 AidaM: not so well, to many calories
2007.08.07 08:26:38 BrianG: yea after seeing the calories on the meals i swore off mckeydee's
2007.08.07 08:26:39 DanikaB: Brian, it is a recommended site for PE teachers in the education program?
2007.08.07 08:26:40 ElizabetAB: i might want to eat!!!
2007.08.07 08:26:48 BrianG: yes
2007.08.07 08:26:53 JoanieP: EWW please stop talking about food.
2007.08.07 08:27:06 RicardoT: huuuungweeee!
2007.08.07 08:27:09 DanikaB nods... so clearly people use it with success... do you know of practicing teachers utilizing it?
2007.08.07 08:27:14 MarcosC: Brian how did you come across this website?
2007.08.07 08:27:14 BrianG: i used it for my second block when we went to observe elementary and middle school students
2007.08.07 08:27:14 JoanieP: nope morning sickness
2007.08.07 08:27:32 ElizabetAB: awwww!!!!
2007.08.07 08:27:37 MariaBa: sometimes it depends on our metabolism
2007.08.07 08:27:37 JoanieP: Brian, I really like this site
2007.08.07 08:27:37 ElizabetAB smiles
2007.08.07 08:27:39 BrianG: thanks
2007.08.07 08:27:51 DanikaB: excellent... a proven resource!
2007.08.07 08:28:00 ElizabetAB: congrats to you!!!
2007.08.07 08:28:01 SylviaMe agrees
2007.08.07 08:28:09 BrianG: well i am a kin. major so i don't remember hnow long ago i came across it but it was prolly during my fitness n wellness class
2007.08.07 08:28:10 NoraEG: good job sir
2007.08.07 08:28:10 JoanieP smiles
2007.08.07 08:28:12 DanikaB claps for Brian
2007.08.07 08:28:16 MarcosC: yup very nice resource
2007.08.07 08:28:16 BrianG: thank you
2007.08.07 08:28:18 JosephAW claps
2007.08.07 08:28:26 RicardoT: GoldStars!
2007.08.07 08:28:32 MariaBa: Good job!
2007.08.07 08:28:33 BrianG: like i said if your really interested you should check it out more
2007.08.07 08:28:36 ElizabetCh claps
2007.08.07 08:28:38 ElizabetAB: i will tell my fiancee who is going into the coaching and p.e field
2007.08.07 08:28:39 JosephAW: I will
2007.08.07 08:28:40 JoanieP: i will
2007.08.07 08:28:48 AidaM: good job
2007.08.07 08:28:50 RicardoT: gold star for her too
2007.08.07 08:28:57 SylviaMe claps claps and claps
2007.08.07 08:29:02 ElizabetAB: i love gold stars!!!
2007.08.07 08:29:04 BrianG: well thats that if theres no questions fin
2007.08.07 08:29:08 DanikaB: Okay, great... let's go ahead and move on to Joan's presentation, if you are all ready
2007.08.07 08:29:13 JoanieP: yes I am
2007.08.07 08:29:15 DanikaB thanks Brian and smiles
2007.08.07 08:29:19 BrianG: thank you
2007.08.07 08:29:28 DanikaB: Okay, Joanie, the class is yours
2007.08.07 08:29:33 JoanieP: Ok, in my presentation, I am looking to classroom integration
2007.08.07 08:29:47 NoraEG: Dr. brown NoraEG's turn
2007.08.07 08:30:04 DanikaB: the sign up has joanie next
2007.08.07 08:30:09 JoanieP: I have 6 links on for you can get an idea on how to integrate technology in the classroom
2007.08.07 08:30:24 DanikaB hopes we can focus on one or two
2007.08.07 08:30:26 DanikaB smiles
2007.08.07 08:30:38 JoanieP: LOL I would start with the first link.
2007.08.07 08:30:52 DanikaB promises Nora she's watching the clock
2007.08.07 08:31:15 JoanieP: On cyberbee, it has the curriculum ideas on what to bring into the classroom when dealing with technology
2007.08.07 08:31:29 JoanieP: I first got interested in this was during a chat in Tappedin.
2007.08.07 08:31:49 JoanieP: After doing a bit of research on my own, I figure out why not.
2007.08.07 08:32:35 JoanieP: you all are more than welcome to surf the site and see if you like it or not.
2007.08.07 08:32:55 JoanieP: I plan to use technology in the class
2007.08.07 08:33:22 DanikaB is glad that TI was useful in finding that resource
2007.08.07 08:33:40 CatherineZ joined the room.
2007.08.07 08:33:48 JoanieP: i also found a site on helping teachers integrate technology with the teks
2007.08.07 08:33:58 JoanieP: this is on the third site i put on.
2007.08.07 08:34:11 RicardoT: ooo
2007.08.07 08:34:27 RobertMar left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 08:34:45 SandraFl left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 08:34:45 JasmineR left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 08:35:02 JoanieP: I understand that we do live in the valley, and there are many schools that do not offer technology in the class, but we are moving into a technology area
2007.08.07 08:35:14 DanikaB always useful to have resources that align to texas standards you will be held accountable for
2007.08.07 08:35:48 JoanieP: if you are in the teks website, ther is an area for tools and techniques
2007.08.07 08:36:23 ErikaC left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 08:36:50 JoanieP: this offers the educator philosophys on technology integration
2007.08.07 08:36:53 DanikaB clicks on the area
2007.08.07 08:36:54 SylviaMe: very interesting
2007.08.07 08:37:10 CatherineZ left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 08:37:41 JoanieP: When bringing technology to the class, it can be used from any age range.
2007.08.07 08:38:28 DanikaB is glad to see there are some philosophy/theory guidelines for using technology.
2007.08.07 08:38:35 JasmineR joined the room.
2007.08.07 08:38:40 DanikaB . o O ( pedagogical principles )
2007.08.07 08:39:00 JoanieP: Of course you need to make sure that there is safty when dealing with technology in the classrooms
2007.08.07 08:39:26 JoanieP: I looked into tappedin to see if this program will be any use for me in the future, and of course it is.
2007.08.07 08:39:27 LoriOl left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 08:39:51 DanikaB: so, Joanie, all of the links you have given us are designed to be resources for thinking about how to integrate technology into our classrooms
2007.08.07 08:40:06 JoanieP: Yes
2007.08.07 08:40:16 JacquelyPH joined the room.
2007.08.07 08:40:25 DanikaB is happy many of you are thinking about using TI itself for your classes
2007.08.07 08:40:36 JoanieP: some are currculums wich are the first three, and the last two i believe are articles.
2007.08.07 08:40:42 DanikaB nods
2007.08.07 08:41:04 DanikaB puts the links in her technology bookmark folder
2007.08.07 08:41:08 JoanieP smiles
2007.08.07 08:41:23 DanikaB doesn't want to rush you, but we have one more presentation....
2007.08.07 08:41:23 ElizabetAB: i think in order to integrate technology in my classroom correctly i might need to take courses
2007.08.07 08:41:40 DanikaB: courses and continuing professional development are important....
2007.08.07 08:41:52 JoanieP: I would of never though of useing technology in the classroom, but hte more I use it and understnad how it can help a student, the more I want to have a class with technology in it.
2007.08.07 08:41:57 DanikaB: of course, you can get a lot of support and guidance from the professionals here on tapped in
2007.08.07 08:42:12 JoanieP: yes, i do agree
2007.08.07 08:42:23 JoanieP: the people here on tappedin are very helpful
2007.08.07 08:42:26 ElizabetAB: i dont want to be one of those teachers who because she doesnt use technology or web sites alot .... i also take it away from my students
2007.08.07 08:42:31 AidaM: it makes things much easier once you understand it
2007.08.07 08:42:46 DanikaB: Okay, thank you Joanie for these resources and continuing our important conversation on using technology!
2007.08.07 08:42:51 JoanieP: ok
2007.08.07 08:42:53 JoanieP smiles
2007.08.07 08:42:55 DanikaB claps
2007.08.07 08:43:00 DanikaB: wonderful resources!
2007.08.07 08:43:04 ElizabetAB: good job
2007.08.07 08:43:06 JoanieP: Thank you
2007.08.07 08:43:06 ChristineQ: super presentation joanie
2007.08.07 08:43:10 DanikaB smiles
2007.08.07 08:43:11 AidaM claps
2007.08.07 08:43:11 MarcosC: excellent
2007.08.07 08:43:17 JoanieP: what no gold star
2007.08.07 08:43:17 JoanieP frowns
2007.08.07 08:43:22 DanikaB: okay, Nora, i'm quickly turning things over to you... take us home!!!
2007.08.07 08:43:25 JoanieP: LOL
2007.08.07 08:43:26 RicardoT: GOLDSTARS!
2007.08.07 08:43:29 DanikaB smiles at Nora
2007.08.07 08:43:33 ChristineQ hands joanie gold star
2007.08.07 08:43:38 DanikaB: absolutely gold stars
2007.08.07 08:43:46 NoraEG: I'm sorry for what happened earlier
2007.08.07 08:43:48 DanikaB thinks you all are doing wonderful jobs on these presentations
2007.08.07 08:43:49 RicardoT: ooo gold stars trice over!
2007.08.07 08:43:54 NoraEG: Good morning everyone and lets get started. Please go to my website.
2007.08.07 08:44:03 DanikaB smiles and heads to Nora's website
2007.08.07 08:44:31 SylviaMe left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 08:44:32 JoanieP: how cute
2007.08.07 08:44:53 NoraEG: This is a good source for Spanish elementary teachers, mainly ESL teachers, because it helps the students learn the basics of Spanish and the proper pronunciation of words. It also has games, a Spanish dictionary that makes it fun for the students to learn.
2007.08.07 08:44:55 DanikaB giggles... spanish frogs
2007.08.07 08:45:43 RicardoT: haha awesome
2007.08.07 08:45:45 DanikaB notices the dictionary is organized by subject areas. interesting
2007.08.07 08:45:53 ChristineQ: the word puzzles look hard
2007.08.07 08:46:02 NoraEG: For example, if you click on games, click on “go to room” then choose bathroom, kitchen, living room, or bedroom, place the objects to where they think it belongs and as they are placing the objects they say the proper name of each object as they can, at the same time move them. It is lots of fun for the students and an excited way for them to learn.
2007.08.07 08:47:10 NoraEG: IThe one I found very interesting are the counries, since I did not know much about them
2007.08.07 08:47:23 NikkiC left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 08:47:35 ChristineQ: the rooms don't say what the items are in spanish
2007.08.07 08:47:53 NoraEG: it tells us the capital ans some info about certain country
2007.08.07 08:48:16 ChristineQ: cool facts about the countries
2007.08.07 08:48:26 LizaR: ya
2007.08.07 08:49:12 ChristineQ: I didnt know Costa Rica has the most people that can read in Latin America
2007.08.07 08:49:12 NoraEG: Christine this is an useful activity for the student in that while the student is moving each object he is associating each object to the spanish word in his head
2007.08.07 08:49:39 ChristineQ: ok
2007.08.07 08:49:48 NoraEG: for example, he may be moving the image of a soap and pronouncing outloud "javon" in his head
2007.08.07 08:50:00 DanikaB thinks cuba actually has the highest literacy rate
2007.08.07 08:50:21 HilarioP joined the room.
2007.08.07 08:50:29 NoraEG: If you also click on “dictionary”, click on any category the student may like it will require them to have earphones, they could, for example, click on “food” and there they will be able to hear in English and Spanish using their earphones they could hear the correct pronunciation and repeat the correct way t o say the word.
2007.08.07 08:50:50 DanikaB likes the sound files with the words
2007.08.07 08:51:19 HilarioP left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 08:51:19 AidaM left the room (signed off).
2007.08.07 08:51:20 AidaM joined the room.
2007.08.07 08:51:21 NoraEG: I like this resource because it is very simple; it is not complicated at all
2007.08.07 08:51:29 DanikaB nods
2007.08.07 08:51:48 JoanieP: i think my spanish will impove using this site.
2007.08.07 08:51:54 DanikaB . o O ( la maestra )
2007.08.07 08:51:57 JoanieP: (Hopefully)
2007.08.07 08:51:59 ChristineQ: I like it, its colorful so it attracts childrens attention
2007.08.07 08:52:10 MarcosC: yeah im gonna start using to practice my spanish speaking skills
2007.08.07 08:52:18 AndreaZ joined the room.
2007.08.07 08:52:19 NoraEG: It is and it is fun for them and for the teacher as well
2007.08.07 08:52:39 DanikaB is thrilled at the variety of spanish tools she has gotten this semester...
2007.08.07 08:52:41 NoraEG: In elementary schools there are ESL classrooms for immigrants students whose primary language is Spanish. This resource can then help these students learn English while using their own language there are ESL classrooms for immigrants students whose primary language is Spanish. This resource can then help these students learn English while using their own language to learn the English language. What I am saying then is that this teaching resource can be used both ways, by teaching Spanish or English for students whose first language is Spanish or English.
2007.08.07 08:52:54 DanikaB realizes now she has little excuse not to get better at spanish
2007.08.07 08:53:12 RicardoT: aww
2007.08.07 08:53:12 ChristineQ: no excuse at all
2007.08.07 08:53:20 DanikaB giggles
2007.08.07 08:53:26 ChristineQ smiles at Danika
2007.08.07 08:53:28 JoanieP: LOL
2007.08.07 08:53:28 NoraEG: Since I am Spanish major, I got very excited when I saw this site
2007.08.07 08:53:31 AidaM: spanish is my major
2007.08.07 08:53:42 DanikaB: I agree, Nora, i see how both english learners and spanish learners could use the site
2007.08.07 08:53:48 AnaR: Absolutly Love it
2007.08.07 08:54:18 NoraEG: These are basically my thoughts about this teaching resource. Does any one have questions?
2007.08.07 08:54:22 ChristineQ: this need directions though
2007.08.07 08:54:25 JoanieP: this is extreamly cute site.
2007.08.07 08:54:34 NoraEG: I really loved it
2007.08.07 08:54:38 JoseRH joined the room.
2007.08.07 08:54:40 MarcosC: none and great presentation
2007.08.07 08:54:41 AidaM: am adding it to my Spanish folder
2007.08.07 08:54:44 ChristineQ: I can never say "left" or "right" in spanish
2007.08.07 08:54:48 ElizabetAB: nope no questions
2007.08.07 08:54:52 ElizabetAB: hehehhee
2007.08.07 08:54:59 JoanieP: no
2007.08.07 08:55:01 LizaR: those i know cuz of wk
2007.08.07 08:55:02 NoraEG: thank you everybody for your attention
2007.08.07 08:55:07 DanikaB: thank you, Nora!!!
2007.08.07 08:55:13 ChristineQ: good job
2007.08.07 08:55:13 LizaR claps for Nora
2007.08.07 08:55:16 JoanieP: great job
2007.08.07 08:55:17 DanikaB: again, another fine set of presentations!
2007.08.07 08:55:19 BrianG: good job!
2007.08.07 08:55:19 AidaM: good job
2007.08.07 08:55:22 JosephAW: Thanks NOra
2007.08.07 08:55:23 JoanieP left the room (signed off).