#CatholicEdchat Archive
CatholicEdChat is a twitter chat. Topics focus on discussions around educational issues for Catholic Educators and topics beneficial to Catholic Schools. We look forward to continuing to connect Catholic Educators online to discuss education and teaching with faith in our schools. The chat takes place on Saturday mornings. Time 9am EST.
Saturday May 21, 2016
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Excited for today's topic! Books!
Good morning ! Happy to be back for chat.
Good morning from Peabody, MA
Good morning! Glad to finally be able to join back in!
Good morning ! Br Christopher from Kansas checking in
I knew you'd be here! Good morning!
I have a HUGE stack of books!
Morning Mary! I hope things are well for you.
SO many great books, so glad to have the summer to dig in!
Good morning and thanks for joining us today!
morning! Lots of fun picture books with math topic!
Good morning the sun is shining and it rained during the night so it's not too smoky now, need more rain, fire's not out
Good morning! Glad to finally be able to join in today. 😊
My professional and personal stacks have gotten embarrassingly out of control. Need to summer to catch up!
Congratulations! Enjoy the day! Archives will be up later.
Congratulations Monika! Proud Day!
have a great day! Looks like the weather is going to be perfect.
Looking forward to lots of great top hit reading recommendations
grad is a good reason to miss
Q1. How does your summer reading differ than the reading you do the rest of the year?
Greetings from SF. Love this topic. Committed to reading for pleasure this summer!!!
We are down to half days and exams. Finish Thursday. Transitioning out of my job and prepping for new one :)
A1 During the summer, I catch up! I read both professional and books for fun.
catch up on tbr? I think my list is pushing 40 books... only 3 of which I have on hand... thank goodness!
A1: Prof. reading tends to be more exploratory, not something that needs to apply right away
A1: I *try to get to fiction, which is what I don’t really do at all during the year.
A1 I enjoy time for books to look for ways to continue to evolve. Time for deeper thinking books.
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Well, for one, I actually read the books most of the way through. Get so distracted during the year.
My summer reading is much more consistent and prolific. I can take CTA so I read a YA book in 2 days on the bus to work.
YES! I don't have time for the deep stuff during the school year.
A1 Love having time to just read and enjoy! I can finish a book in a day if I want.
A1 Watertank Math reads more strategic articles and journals to prepare as opposed to 'need an answer' reading during school
Loved Echo! Pax is on my list too!
You already have your summer planned there!
Good morning! Tuning in a bit late.
Summer reading is a mix of fiction & nonfiction, includes professional & personal interest nonfiction
A1 I read more in the summer because I have a more time. Major catch up time :)
A1: I have more time to read and also I am able to read outside in the summer.
It's amazing how new options open up to us when it comes to summer reading
A1: I can sit and finish a book in a day.
YES! I am headed to Barnes and Nobles shortly for a few titles
There's so much less pressure- I don't feel guilty if I dont get to use the idea
Q2. What types of books do you like to read most in the summer? Fiction, biography, etc..
I just love getting completely immersed in a good book, reading all day & not worrying about mundane stuff
Howdy, ya'll (I'm in souther Maine! Lol)
Then i find lists like these and discover more that I never heard about before, but must read now!
https://t.co/LT4wmyx7OO
A1 Love reading our state award books, Golden Sower.
True ... feel like if squeeze in during year MUST use in some way now.
A1 Working on grad school this summer, so it will be mostly professional reading for me
q2 Fiction all the way, but I usually alternate in a professional book
Excited to see what is all about
A2 I am typically reading things on creativity, learning, teaching year round. Intensity ups in summer is big change
A2 I mix in fiction, relax reading with some from my list to learn about new ideas / grow professionally
Welcome! All about summer reading today.
Welcome Gregory. We are talking about books and what we plan to read this summer
I like a mix of professional books and fiction, non-fiction too
Welcome ! is a great PLC - my favorite!
A group of Nerdy Book Club members are trying to read all the Newberry award books
This seems like a fun "challenge" :)
Q2 I usually stick to fiction in the summer unless I find a biography on someone that inspires me (i.e. John Wooden)
Good morning from Pennsylvania. Had our son's wedding last Saturday in Maryland.
Good morning! How wonderful!
A2) my summer reading tends to be more professional focused. If I get to read during the schl yr it's stress relief focued
sound you heard is more money out of my pocket as add few more to my list. Quite a few of those are already there
A2 Summer for adult reading and school year kitty lit.
Q3. What books do you most want to read this summer? Share pics, links or title
A2 Children’s books and professional development books
offers so many books for me to borrow. Love their ebook selections too.
A2: I do my best PD during summer. . I have the itch to travel this summer/ perhaps more audio books...
A2 hoping to have time for more spiritual reading this summer.
A3 Looking forward to August new releases - Maxi’s Secret by and Wish by
Right! I've exhausted my book budget until July... Im never going to make it.
A3 Innovator's Mindset, Uncommon Learning, Creating Cultures of Thinking, just to name a few
A3 Top on the list Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
a3 Anything that has sent me over the year. Need to get caught up!
I love our public libraries and Overdrive for ebooks! https://t.co/cvfGw0zYEs
offers so many books for me to borrow. Love their ebook selections too.
Such an amazing book! Highly recommed!
Lots of travel to teach this summer and I prefer a book in my hand on the plane
A3 The element, and Finding Your Element by are at the top of my list. And Classroom Magic by
I love teaching my students how to access all this stuff from home. Gets them so excited!
love innovator's mindset by ! That needs a re-read
a3 I also need to get caught up on blog reading, especially
YES! Only wish they have more teacher professional reading. That is where I read all my relaxations stuff
our school division has library has ebooks too, mostly professional, some fiction
Many of my Ss are at home by themselves- opens up so many possibilities. Our library also streams movies and tv!
Good morning, . Heading to a workshop on blended learning this am. A3 Thanks for the gre8 list! https://t.co/1m7R1qWsfD
Are you on ? Great place to find new books!
Don't forget about bookbub for recommendations especially free and reduced books
Hey ... how are you doing? I know you are moving. Wishing you a smooth transition.
I also like books by Tony Wagner
A3 Out of Our Minds is a needed read for all our folks in Catholic Ed. Very important
Q4. Do you have any summer reading goals for yourself? Number of books, where to read, other?
Author David Teague coming to school on Monday need to read his book Connect the Stars
A4 goal read things that will inspire and make me better as I transition from the classroom to an ed specialist position
am reading this too! Listened to much of it driving from KS to SD and back. Ken Robinson is great
A4 I always try to read something out of my comfort zone or out of my preferred reading. This usually means fantasy.
a4 Not feel guilty if I dont get to the end of the pile
Q4: If we ask our Ss to have a summer reading goal/requirement...think we should too.
A4 need to balance reading against exercixe, helping take care of monastery grounds, planning for next year. Goal: balance
A4 read as much as possible. I don't normally read much and I hope to change that this summer
Yes! Balance is so hard during the school year that it is easier to achieve during the summer
Makes sense - if it is about learning and growing then being too strict may not lead to success
Between writing a paper for , and being with kids, I’d like to actually make it through 1 fiction book.
A4: I want to read every morning. I really enjoying reading with my am coffee!
A4: If I ask my Ss to have a summer reading goal/requirement...think I should too.
it should include being lazy and also more time for prayer too!
A4 Working on my for the year!
A4 I would like to read at least 2 books a week.
The Nerdy Book Club has the
A4 Read more adult literature
I have quite an amazon wishlist going. What will you be doing?
You are busy - love to hear more about the paper too
reading balanced with walking dogs, swimming, & grandkids - guess house & yard work too.
That is on my list too! I have like 25 books. Yikes!
Q5. What books have you read that you would recommend as 'TOP HITS' to other educators?
RT The Nerdy Book Club has the
I plan to relax between travel to train and learn. Need to slow down a bit
Great goal - you must have a good list
also work on NCEA proposal. 2 ideas, one on sci edu in Catholic schools, another on innovating in our schools. Ideas?
I love to read at the beach - Doesn't everyone : )
is a good hashtag to follow for new books to read.
A5 Still love Teach Like A Pirate by Mindset by Carol Dweck The Art of Innovation by Kelley
and my list is growing even more after today!
A5 If you haven't read Wonder, please do!
reading & coffee outside with dogs playing in the yard & pelicans fishing near shore is my perfect summer morning
Sci edu would be awesome. I need to really dive into NGSS this summer. Guidance would be awesome!
A5 Oldies but good anything by Morris West or Ken Follett
A5) God is Not Great by Chis Hitchens https://t.co/uw3o9bAWJ5
Q5. What books have you read that you would recommend as 'TOP HITS' to other educators?
A4: One year summer reading theme was a . Read books with topics about the area/state you live in. Fiction/NF
A5 Book Whisperer by , Who Owns the learning by Blended Learning in Grades 4-12 by
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I always go back to Deeper Reading. Awesome strategies, even for content areas
sorry, I’m late the the party. 8th grade graduation last night. :) Love to talk books. I’m reading Innovators Mindset.
A5 Love these. Groom's is a must read in Catholic Ed. Not my fav wr style the but ideas are critical https://t.co/KP3OREM1fl
good morning! We will have archives later for what you missed
love that book! Gets me in trouble all the time w fixed mindsets folks
A5) The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins
This summer I plan to go through my iBooks & kindle unread books! Resisting temptation to buy more will be my challenge!
For me, I really began to read about that mindset after I moved to it in my teaching
is a little overwhelming, don't try to read all the DCI sections at once. Focus on SEP and CCC first.
I always like to challenge that! Nothing like a healthy debate! I hope to find a while reading
Good to know. I've got a bit of background from some webinars, but now I really need to zoom in .
Dweck's work is great. Need to revisit. Taught basics to 7th gr. Last spring. They were hooked
A5:8th Gr just finished Holocaust Lit Cir. Ss ❤️ the choices. Night, Berlin Boxing Club, The Boy on the Wooden Box, & Once
there is a great g+ group if you're interested. I need to get more involved w that group again
LOVE this sweet book! I bought it at NCEA convention this year.
Q6. How do you read most? Paper, electronic books, audio books? What is your favorite way to read?
Good morning Great topic today!
A6 relaxing books as ebooks bc of public library Overdrive pro reading I want a book to make notes
Yeah- that would be great. Unfortunately, there are some silos @ work. Need a bigger PLN, esp. for science!
A5: Orbiting Jupiter! Ms Ss ⬆️
A6 I like all ways to read! Audio BOoks are great for car trips. DH has an account. We have our next book picked out.
Hey Ann! How are you? I will see you at ISTE right!
A6 I struggle to read electronic books. I like to stick to good, old-fashion paper books
you beat me to it. :) My students loved this!
A6 - I love paper books but audio books are great for driving to work even though its a short commute
A6 kindle more often right now. hang up my hammock in Walnut grove and have a library with me!
Enjoy listening to books on
A6 I like both paper and e-books. I have to try an audio book.
a6 I really love paper books, although ebooks win for convenience.
A6 I like to be green(and save money) and get as many books from the library, either paper or ebooks.
A6 I almost only read on iPad or phone. No overdue fees & can take my book anywhere I take my phone - which is everywhere.
I still like paper books. I like flipping through & highlighting
Yes - all set with air, tickets and hotel! See you and others there!
I am bad with audio books unless in the car for longer period of time ...
A6 Enjoy listening to books via .
A6. Gotta be paper!...Love reading on the front porch, the pool or even better on the beach at the Chesapeake bay
Ok that sounds wonderful!
I think it also depends on the type of book. REmember a trip to NC and listening to The Good Earth
A5) Move Your Bus Ron Clark is good - short and on point Blended Michael Horn
A6 for professional books I usually read the paper version so I can flip, write in margins and highlight.
I like a little bit of both Kindle and paper. Gotta love the Kindle for reading in the dark.
That is why I read ebooks too!
that's how I like to read too, no more cartons of books in the van when we travel. Haven't tried audio books
A4) Summer reading goal - seeing if tech integration specialists want to try an book club
A6: I love audio books and I am just starting to enjoy reading on kindle - e-books are great for traveling!
Thanks for the link. So grateful I teach today. Not sure what I would have done without the internet!
Like using to set reading goals, track my books, and compete with friends
Not tech integration, but love the idea of an Edmodo book club https://t.co/X8kyjsIa8i
A4) Summer reading goal - seeing if tech integration specialists want to try an book club
A5) Teenage Liberation Handbook
Be sure to stay connected. Silos are exhausting. It was a big part of why I am not returning.
Our summer PD is differentiated instruction. Anyone read anything good?
helps me remember what books I have read!
A6 If you are a magazine reader, I recommend Texture. $14.99 a month w access to +100 mags& back issues.
Teaching Reading in Middle School by is my go to for implementing DI in reading
A4. I want to read more by Fulton Sheen, but I'd like to write more this summer too
Same! The collective learning we can do on the web is amazing. Edu must, and is changing because of this.
A6 Traveling to Virginia we listen to audio books
According to in 6 years I've read over 200 books!
A6 Audio books are great for my drives. Want to love eBooks & I buy em...but something about me loves the paper in my hands
A6 love the option of getting an ebook immediately!
anything by Dr. Carolyn Tomlinson..She is the intiator of DI
Love reading Malcolm books especially "David v Goliath." Very enlightening books
1700-mile road trip with soon-to-be-kindergartener in July. Audio book recs?
yes! Best ever, especially when it's a 7 hour drive to a book store!
I'm a sucker for instant delivery across devices!
Thx! I’ll check these out.
oh boy, great question! Maybe one of the Little House books?
Considering going to this summer. May drive. Need lots of book recommendations😎🚗
A5) Letter to a Christian Nation
Please let us know so we can meet up there!
Good idea! Also think Roald Dahl. Driving FL-ME, so like "Staycation" idea.
Great chat this morning! Looks like I have my work cut out for me after May 27th.
I would pose that question to the twitter folks. Great ideas there!
Happy reading everyone! Signing off for today.
Excellent motivational books about career development & very funny, books are great!
Have a great week Off to Barnes and Nobles :)
Loved being a part of this morning. Thanks everyone for being so welcoming!
A5) Why I Am Not A Christian
Thanks for joining chat today and the for awesome Top Hits for Summer Reading for Teachers leaders. You rock!
Has anyone read Will Wilder? What do you think?
Thank you everyone have a great weekend.
Have a great week! Glad to see I'm not the only one planning a summer buried in books!
Have a great weekend and week!
I haven't. I'll have to check him out.
thanks for coming! YOu are always welcome!
