#EAPchat is an hour-long discussion on Twitter, following the success established by the #ELTchat model. Though this chat incorporates topics relevant to English language teaching in the broader sense, sometimes touching on more niche areas, as an academic reading and writing teacher at the University of Toronto, I wanted to discuss topics especially relevant to English for Academic Purposes contexts more often. Thus, in February 2012, I began #EAPchat along with two other educators in similar contexts, Adam Simpson & Sharon Turner (Turkey).
Dates & times
For April – June, we are trying out two different times to determine what works for the maximum group: 9AM EST & 3PM EST.
To participate
Log on to Twitter during the chat in your timezone and search for tweets with the #EAPchat hashtag. Use the hashtag at the end of your tweets to send your comments to the everyone involved. This can be fast-paced and a little confusing to a first-time tweeter, so alternatively, try out Tweetchat.
In Year 2, to give those unable to attend the live chats a chance to catch up and participate in the topical discussions asynchronously, we will post the chat transcript and any related information for that week’s discussion on the #EAPchat site. Please use the commenting function on the posts to link to or post your thoughts.
For more info: Please check out the following webspaces: #EAPchat site, #EAPchat Facebook page.
[updated January 3, 2013]
I am really looking forward to this coming to fruition, Tyson. While enjoy #ELTChat, I’d really love something that got really into the kind of issues I face on a daily basis.
Ditto, hence the initiative. I’ve heard from Sharon that you two have already discussed this. I haven’t checked her email yet, but will do shortly.
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Hi Tyson, I’m so sorry, my twitter account appears to be buggy and I can’t approve followers. On the Twitter site they do say they’re working on the issue, which seems to be shared by some others who went and protected their tweets. I did it to be able to really meet those who follow me, and follow them back. Thanks a lot for the ELTchat, which I’m enjoying.
Ahh, I see, Anne. No worries. I’m sure it’ll be worth the wait. Best!
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