#TXLchat Archive
The #TXLchat provides a forum for Texas librarians (but not limited to Texas librarians) to create collaborative connections, share educational resources, and foster life-long learning.
Tuesday March 8, 2016
Hello! Welcome to I'm just home from Open House/Book Fair (or on my way) S. C. Lee JH in Copperas Cove Please intro yourself!
Hi all! Glad to be here and looking forward to the chat.
Good Evening All! Jean D. ES librarian in Sugar Land, TX! I'm ready for my Tuesday Night Enlightenment! 🤓
Sarah here from Fort Worth
Sue Fitzgerald librarian in Justin, TX
Corpus Christi librarian and self proclaimed Book Fair Queen. Hello everyone!
Forgot to intro myself: Doeni Onco middle school librarian at Castleberry ISD. hello again. . .
Looks like we are both Book Fair Queens this week. Exhausting but fun business.
Emily elementary librarian, Aledo ISD
Jacqueline Higginbotham from New Caney ISD
Hi everyone. Stanette from Pipe Creek!
Pam from south Texas joining in.
Hi . Heather, MS librarian from Hershey, PA joining in tonight
Yipes! Only windy weather here. It's always windy but mild.
I am a wannabe librarian I graduate on May 13th🎓👊🏻
We have to get on Participate Chats! Easy to track Q and As
Hey guys! Nancy Jo on my phone from the lake! Spring break in full effect!
Really looking forward to connecting with my friends tonight! Thanks for being a part of my PLN!
Hi! Cassie here, elem. librarian from North Fort Worth
woot! woot! so glad to see YOU here!
Right back at you! https://t.co/OPbxiKXzfZ
Really looking forward to connecting with my friends tonight! Thanks for being a part of my PLN!
Working on 2 projects while checking . And my book is right by my side. It's what a TX librarian does!
Must admit I'm a bit intimidated by the list of questions tonight!
home sweet home. I can see the roller coasters from my library and smell the peanuts from the Reese's plant
Hi, Ro, Elementary School Librarian, Mesquite, TX. Officially enjoying Spring Break!
Q1.What lessons/programs/activities in your library support Fine Arts or Wellness/Phys Ed
A1: art show, book displays, book collection, Skype with authors about reading/writing, share resources w/art teachers
A1: Gale's Health and Wellness Reference Center from has a TON of resources for health, PE, health sciences, etc
Hi friends! I am on my way to the Houston Livestock Show to watch my son show. I hate to miss chat, but Internet is intermittent.
A1: Our librarian is always encouraging teachers to photograph student work and posts its all over social media
I agree on the resource https://t.co/IW9hYSlmUn
A1: Gale's Health and Wellness Reference Center from has a TON of resources for health, PE, health sciences, etc
A1 Including "A" in STEAM/maker activities, responding to literature with art
A1. altered book art show in library & hosting a reading of our student creative writers group, as well
A1. Always an advocate of the arts - Display Ss artwork with books - collaborative displays
A1 I have worked w/ all depts to purchase resources beneficial to them! I opened a HS this year.
Karyn from Houston checking in from Austin at A1: I use in the library as a brain break station.
Some libraries are incorporating "painting parties" into their STEAM curriculum.
A1. we danced at the Yule Ball held in the library
A1: I encourage students to make creative project to share their books read with others. We have had scultures, paintings, mimes
A1 I reach out to them to help w/ research. Not their area of expertise. ;-D
A1We created a "what makes us blue" portrait with sharpies and H2O after reading EMily's BLue Period.
A1: I took part in our family wellness night by reading picture books in the library w/themes of health/wellness!
A1: Health classes use green screen for drug PSAs and the library is a mini art gallery for student art.
A1b Ex. Lesson: Create video of poem, match music and images to tone/mood of poem
A1: invite teachers to look at the collection and ask for their suggestions to make it better. Visit their classroom!
A1 HS in district hosts performances during lunch...let's Choir/Band/Orchestra students shine.
"painting partites" sound GREAT!
A1. I have kids who play guitars/ukuleles in the mornings and at lunch, too. working to organize a "show" per student request
A1 After reading Scraps by Lois Ehlert we collaged using colored masking tape.
A1: Every time I read a picture book, I discuss the art and illustrator's work! Today I talked about Leo Leonni!
A1: I started a puzzle center in my MS. Kids and teachers love it. Using a different part of the brain.
A1: To support my lesson, we took a virtual tour of the catacombs & created mummies! https://t.co/Ov9T6ZxNsT
Q1.What lessons/programs/activities in your library support Fine Arts or Wellness/Phys Ed
Q2. What lessons/programs/activities in your library support 21st Century Workforce Development or Digital Learning Environment
A2a: collab w/careers class, collection/displays, Hour of Code, student library aides, comp lit skills & digital citizenship
Incorporating "poetry parties" are good, too!
A1: My music teacher teaches Ss how to use garage band and they love making their own music!
Cool! I wanna be you when I grow up! ;-)
A1 We collaged&talked about artists who thrive in that medium, and we looked at Picasso's work as part of the lessons I mentioned.
A1: My maker space areas are all creation based: LEGO, knitting, origami, etc.
A1: Our library activities nurture art and creativity!
A1: Our library activities nurture art and creativity!
"poetry parties" for novice artists...everyone has to start some where.
they are AWESOME! kids will sing along, too. Nothing beats Elvis by teens in the library
Q2 Computers, wireless capabilities, projectors
A2: This past week, I discovered https://t.co/APJeZH8yb6 by Google - it works with Scratch and takes Hour of Code and goes farther!
Read Friendshapes by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and created geometric robots.
I'm excited to get it together!
A1: Collaborate with TAMUCC student organizations for help in library which also helps teacher education students in return
A2: My Ss are still working the puzzles! Plus Dash and Dot robots! https://t.co/8rFalxerlv
Q2. What lessons/programs/activities in your library support 21st Century Workforce Development or Digital Learning Environment
A2: Coding was the gem for me this yr w/Scratch Jr. My son loved it when I taught him & we create 2gether! https://t.co/N5P9dNWXsU
Q2. What lessons/programs/activities in your library support 21st Century Workforce Development or Digital Learning Environment
A2: Research, research, reaearch. Citing sources and making sure they understand copyright. Students AND teachers.
A2: We participated in the , and students are still coding!
A2 technology use ipads, computers, web 2.0 tools brief description of how we will use it in the workforce REGARDLESS of careeer.
A3: bilingual & foreign language books, support counselors w/resources for programs & lessons, provide extended hours, Clubs
Q3What lessons/programs/activities in your library support Language Acquisition or Dropout Prevention
A2b: integrate Schoology, prov computer access-extended hours, BYOD lessons-resources-support, provide ebooks & support, LibGuides
I used PBS virtual tours and Google Maps for the live views. I've the links posted on the blog! 🙂 https://t.co/Ou9etZTEFP
What program did you use for the virtual tour & mummies? Sounds so cool
A2: Hour of Code lessons are a favorite of my students.
that sounds like a great idea! go for it!
I always love this chat!! Such great ideas I'm seeing
A1: we also started a Poetry Out Loud feeder program at the library
All afterschool act r avail (MakerSpace, BoB, etc) regardless of behavioral issues during the day. Remarkably, we have no issues.
A3: Reaching those kids with books that will help them become lifelong readers. Having the right book for kid. Diversity.
Heather, could you describe the poetry program?
A2: = perfect for a digital learning env. & a great lead in to college research. All Ss need critical thinking skills
Just now able to get online with phone. I'll try to catch up with you all
A3: Student Advocate at our campus walks Ss over to the library to make sure they get a book that they like. I make recommendations
Thank you for sharing that!
the only challenge would be to get them there on time.
A2: Coding clubs, both during & after school
A3: I love for ELLs they have great books. https://t.co/U41w2iGpCr
Q3What lessons/programs/activities in your library support Language Acquisition or Dropout Prevention
I bet you can come up with a creative solution. I have the faith!
Q3 Bilingual books and Spanish book
Feeling clueless. What is Ss? BoB? MakerSpace?
A4:PTA, parent volunteers, parent participation in reading challenge, accounts to check out books, Academic UIL sponsor, Clubs
Q4. What lessons/programs/activities in your library support Programs for GT Students or Community & Parent Involvement
Q5How and When do you share these lessons/programs/activities with your administrators? parents and community? examples?
A3: My library has a very large Spanish language collection and Bi-lingual Eng/Spanish books.
A3 Although not at bilingual campus, the need for Spanish materials is real, I set aside part of the budget for bilingual books.
A3: Offering students opportunities to present learning to adults at conferences & PD sessions.
maybe...video them during practice and play on flat screens in the cafe!
Q5: During Open House last week, we advertised parent technology training on the student gradebook and Google apps in the library.
Resources like No Fear Shakespeare to help ease the intimidation factor.
I always invite admins to come when I have lessons in the lib. post "team teaching" pages on my lib website 2 share
A3: I share wordless books in the library!
I would think it could LiveStream on the campus website. js
Ss students. BoB battle of books. Makerspaces is creative exploration space in library
A5: students have shared at School Board meetings. Very powerful!
We are doing this Thursday night at Open House along with a book fair . https://t.co/sGKVFS5ZUf
Q5: During Open House last week, we advertised parent technology training on the student gradebook and Google apps in the library.
Q4: I am so excited to be hosting the GT kids from the elementaries tomorrow for some MinecraftEDU!
A4: To est a council to show trust/ownership in Ss. Plus is great for GT. https://t.co/q0t9gGxZPz
Q4. What lessons/programs/activities in your library support Programs for GT Students or Community & Parent Involvement
Check out Google's club: an inspiring and free way for students to learn code.: https://t.co/30U3Z6YJ23 courtesy of
A4 Afterschool &/or Before School: Makerspace, Library Club, extended hours, toddler storytime, parent workshops.
No one took us up on it, but we offered!! We have little attendance at the HS for open house.
A1: we always have art materials in our makerspace. Today Ss worked light painting photos with Sphero https://t.co/HbDXjnWL9e
GT kids love this kind of stuff, too! It motivates them more.
May we have stand-by classes for Ts to immediately try out PD initiatives too? https://t.co/M1roSS493G
A3: Offering students opportunities to present learning to adults at conferences & PD sessions.
A5:Not often enough! Basic monthly reports w/circs, traffic, collaborations, etc. Starting to share events on calendar.
A5: I liked to invite community groups to meet in the library, then take 5 minutes to show them what we do to improve Ss learning.
Thank you for joining and sharing with us tonight on Set your alarm for next week, same time, same place!
We have Ss show parents. Brings in the parents. https://t.co/Rat0dacK1E
No one took us up on it, but we offered!! We have little attendance at the HS for open house.
A4 Establishing relationships where Ss either want to share whats what in GT, or know to come to me for help.
S advisory board and library aide program are great ways to involve GTs.
Before-school "Breakfast Klubs" sounds like a nice umbrella to put them under. :)))
Great job on the chat tonight ! Thanks everyone for joining in!!
A4 offering to translate between office and parents is also a community service that brings us together.
It's a goldmine. Espec for me on full rotation. The "read-to-me" is glorious for Ss to act as library assistants!
Awesome chat. https://t.co/aUgWsf5uta
Thank you for joining and sharing with us tonight on Set your alarm for next week, same time, same place!
I want to have after school checkout time. I feel strongly that we can't hold parents accountable for reading @ home without bks
A2: coding, designing with Tinkercad, collaborating with Ts to introduce into their lessons
As always, I'm taking SO much fabulous knowledge from this ! Thanks to the BEST flippin PLN on the planet, y'all!
Did you tweet your list of resource books for makerspaces from 2 weeks ago? Did I miss it?
I always come away with a whole list of awesome ideas
It is much more open ended and flexible so students can really get creative and there's stickers!
. Archiving tomorrow. Ck weebly & tlc 4 links. =Thnx 2 Ss for contributing to the conversation. So proud of you.
Breakfast Klubs, painting STEAMS and poetry parties...GREAT take-a-ways tonite. thx!
I missed my favorite chat thank goodness for archives!! https://t.co/5UyK1zHpnM
. Archiving tomorrow. Ck weebly & tlc 4 links. =Thnx 2 Ss for contributing to the conversation. So proud of you.
You rock! Thanks for the recommendations!
