I've spent a bit of time in the chat room over the last few days. I know that MyEC is a great social network for English learners and teachers, but I also know that we can do a better job of keeping our chat room focused on English learning. Many chatters have requested moderated chats. A moderated chat works best when a specific topic is chosen. For example, every Wednesday English language teachers participate in a moderated chat on Twitter called #ELTchat. We have a different topic each week. This week we talked about teaching exams, such as TOEFL.
Who is the moderator in a moderated chat?
You don't have to be admin to be a moderator in a moderated chat. You just have to be a leader. Any mature person in the MyEC chat room can be a leader. If you want to host a weekly chat at a certain time, let me know! Teachers and learners are welcome to try.
What is the # for?
The # defines the topic. Yesterday we had a #musicchat a #foodchat and an #examchat. Today we had a #happychat. We talked about things that made us happy. When people start to get bored of the topic, the moderator can change it. For example, Katy wanted to change the subject to #sadchat. This worked well. Some topics, such as #religionchat may not be good for MyEC. These topics make people say mean things. It is better to talk about heated topics face to face. Annoying members will suggest annoying topics. Just ignore them!
What about people who don't want to participate?
The NEW MyEC chat has an IGNORE button. Simply ignore anyone who is not participating. (They won't even realize you did it. You don't have to feel bad about it.) Or, ignore anyone who is being rude. (Watch the video to see how well this works. Practise with a friend to make sure you know how to ignore annoying members.)
How do I address someone specifically in a moderated chat?
Use @ to respond to someone specifically.
For example: @Ario What's your favourite team? #sportschat
What about private chat?
Try to stay in the main room during a moderated chat. Don't bother the moderator or other chatters by starting private chats.
Let's collect a large list of chat topics that MyEC chatters can use when the main room needs to focus on something. In the comments, suggest a chat topic. I'll add the best ones to an official list.
1) #langchat
2) #foodchat
3) #travelchat
4) #musicchat
5) #newschat
6) #grammarchat
Comments
we are having an interesting chat today #love chat
@Ahmad! Great. I've added it to the topics in the MyEC Topic Chat suggested topics. Would you be interested in leading this chat next time you are in the chat room? Use the tag #smokingchat. Don't forget to ask someone to write a summary.
its so good tara. Thank you for your efforts .i really happy that im am at this site And I'm on your side.
I have a topic to offer #how to Quit Smoking chat.
@YoKo Sure! When would you like to host #lovechat? Please join the NEW MyEC Topic Chat Group and add some details about your chat.
At the chat the new members were feeling restless with no chat . So with this link useful link most exchanged their vies and ideas of love chat :) Members should make an effort in making the best use of the chat room with good topics
Thank you so much for all of your ideas. We are working on this! Keep your ideas coming.
Mrs. Tara,
I've an idea. If we make a schedule for a moderated chat, then why not to write a blog about the chosen topic!
One of the chatter writes the blog so that others can get what they miss and we can also make another chance to discuss and chat about that chosen topic.
I'm glad because we had moderated chat on my Saturday led by Naveed. I also saw some members who commented here like SiriA joined us. Tara, I guess many members are thirsty to have useful chat like moderated chat and they also wait to have opportunity to have you lead us.
We will wait the moment. Fixed schedule sounds great.
good idea.. but it will be hard not to get distracted. some topics i can suggest #health, #habits, #moral values, #ethics, #careers, #desires, #dreams
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