#NJLibchat Archive
Tuesday November 1, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#NJLibChat
for librarians & media specialists! I will be moderating & our co-moderator tonight is Cynthia Alaniz
@utalaniz
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Hello,
#NJLibChat
! Glad to be here with
@kristawelz
tonight!
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Tonight's
#NJLibChat
discusses teacher and librarian collaboration on events & lessons. Questions start in a few mins! Introduce yourself!
laffinglibrary
Nov 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Sara, Elementary Librarian, San Antonio, TX
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bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hello K and Cynthia. -Bibi here from WNY, NJ Med.Sped
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https://t.co/hVOAF4Mjj5
smende2
Nov 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hi! I'm Samantha. I teach at a middle school in Louisiana.
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT
@utalaniz
I'm glad I asked you to guest moderate tonight!
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Yes,
#NJLibChat
! Introduce yourself and so happy to connect with you!
smende2
Nov 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Librarian too. :)
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Please answer the questions (Q1, Q2 ...) starting with A1, A2 ... and your response. End your answer with the
#NJLibChat
hashtag! :)
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT
@bookgirl614
Bibiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii HELLOOOOOOOOOO
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT
@bookgirl614
Welcome! Thanks for joining us tonight!
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JW_LearningComm
Nov 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hi! Carolyn, Middle School librarian in Princeton, NJ.
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
@JW_LearningComm
Hello! Thank you for joining us tonight!
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msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
I'm Kimee. I'm a K-12 LMS at a school with about 150 kids
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JuleeMurphy
Nov 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Julee from South Texas just home from work and ready to talk library events, lessons, grand ideas!
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
@JW_LearningComm
Hi Carolyn! Princeton must be beautiful this time of the year with the
#AutumnLeaves
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@JuleeMurphy
Welcome, Julee! Nice to see a fellow
#txlchat
friend here!
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@msclift
Welcome, Kimee! Happy to learn with you today!
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@msclift
Hi Kimee! Cute name!
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT
@JuleeMurphy
Julee! Hiiiiiiii! You always have the best tweets on picture books :)
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CactusWoman
Nov 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Ur Topic 2nite: Ts &
#schoollibrarians
collaboration is the reason I LOVE school librarianship! Hello from Tucson, AZ
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hello, Dr. Moreillon
@CactusWoman
! So honored to have you with us tonight! Happy to learn from you!
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT
@CactusWoman
Arizona! Nice! Thank YOU SO much for joining in!
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JuleeMurphy
Nov 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT
So glad NJ librarians are so gracious to let us join them
@utalaniz
#futureready
collaborators
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1: What are some lessons/units you have designed that have been very successful? Include the grade level.
#NJLibChat
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Love learning from and working with teachers!
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msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:08 PM EDT
@kristawelz
Q1: this is my 1st yr as LMS so I'm still working on this. Hoping to get ideas tonight
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:08 PM EDT
@utalaniz
I love working with them, too. I learn ALOT from them. They are the true rockstars and foundation of school systems.
#NJLibchat
CactusWoman
Nov 1 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Thanks,
@kristawelz
My pleasure 2 be here. Looking forward 2 hearing what
#NJLIBchat
#schoollibrarians
r doing in c…
https://t.co/zMSukqSqRH
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT
@CactusWoman
Arizona! Nice! Thank YOU SO much for joining in!
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@msclift
What are the age groups of your students?
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@msclift
Congrats on your first year! We never stop learning!
@kristawelz
#NJLibChat
bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1 Getting class Ts to collaborate with is crucial for success
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technolibrary
Nov 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@utalaniz
@kristawelz
#njlibchat
Hello from Texas
bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1 Finishing up a unit lesson on Voting process w 5/6 the grade. It ROCKED
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https://t.co/uxq516sVZX
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
I am working with 3rd grade teachers on a biography collaboration right now! It's so much fun!
#NJLibChat
msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@kristawelz
I have K-12, but only K-6 come in for scheduled weekly classes. Did a
#mysteryskype
w/8th gr Friday. They ❤d it!
#NJLibChat
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:10 PM EDT
@msclift
Mystery Skypes are awesome! Learning "in the moment"!
@kristawelz
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whowk
Nov 1 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Wendy Howk, library instruction coordinator for 67 schools in San Antonio, TX. Thanks for letting me crash your party
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msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:11 PM EDT
@kristawelz
and I realized I totally did that wrong!! A1 not Q1! Lol! I'm still new to this too
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:11 PM EDT
@msclift
Mystery Skype! How cool! Can you explain how Mystery Skype works? How do you find your guests?
#NJLibchat
JW_LearningComm
Nov 1 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: When English classes visit -Book tastings where Ss sample a variety of genres round robin style was a big hit last year.
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bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:11 PM EDT
@utalaniz
I do this w my 3rd grade and we incorporate oral presentation by making it a living biography!
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CactusWoman
Nov 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A.1 Pathfinders 4 collaboratively planned/taught elementary units:
https://t.co/N8RSrYVQxs
#NJLIBChat
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT
@whowk
Happy to welcome a fellow Texan, Wendy!
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CactusWoman
Nov 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A.1 Pathfinders 4 collaboratively planned/taught secondary units:
https://t.co/HZtEVvpz4P
#NJLIBChat
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT
@whowk
HI! Love that we got many Texans tonight! I'm a HUGE fan of country music! You are ALWAYS welcomed in
#NJLibchat
smende2
Nov 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: With time schedules and things I unfortunately don't have time for my Ss to come in and have a full lesson. What can I do?
#NJLibChat
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@msclift
that's quite alright! You make me smile! :)
#NJLibchat
msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@kristawelz
@stony12270
got me started. I've also gotten some wanting to by posting
#mysteryskype
#NJLibChat
JW_LearningComm
Nov 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@msclift
@kristawelz
Love mystery skype! Ss sharing book recommendations is powerful. I teach 6-8, would love to connect.
#NJLibchat
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@bookgirl614
That's fabulous! Ours have done a living museum like this!
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@JW_LearningComm
Is that similar to Blind Date With a Book? I bet your circulation skyrockets!
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msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@JW_LearningComm
I've been wanting to do this
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CactusWoman
Nov 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A.1. Secondary unit topics: Slave Trade/Poetry/Literary Devices/Health-Wellness/Historical Fiction/Harlem Rennaisance
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@bookgirl614
@utalaniz
Sort of like the Four Score and Seven Years Ago mini-play in Kindergarten Cop? ;)
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JuleeMurphy
Nov 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: Successful lessons based on our Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee list grades 3-6. Kids are highly motivated which motivates me!
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Great idea to share book recommendations during
#mysteryskype
!
#NJLibChat
#txlchat
https://t.co/G7EWRiaN8N
JW_LearningComm
Nov 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@msclift
@kristawelz
Love mystery skype! Ss sharing book recommendations is powerful. I teach 6-8, would love to connect.
#NJLibchat
JW_LearningComm
Nov 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@kristawelz
Yes, exactly! Started out calling it speed dating but book tasting caught on better.
#NJLibChat
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1: Show photos of beautiful worldwide libraries & then read "Syria's Secret Library" with Ss -
#NJLibChat
#tlchat
…
https://t.co/INPX4vsjX6
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT
@CactusWoman
Do you plan your own Pathfinders or download them from the Internet?
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bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT
@kristawelz
@utalaniz
you know it!
#NJLibChat
whowk
Nov 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT
@smende2
Your time schedules, or your teacher's schedules? There are options!
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msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT
@JW_LearningComm
@kristawelz
I would live to connect as well!!!
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CactusWoman
Nov 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A.1. - Elementary Standards-based Unit Topics: Penguins/Egypt/Inventions/Jazz/Tohono O'odham Ame. Indians
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT
@smende2
Split the lessons in half -- and make them SO engaging that they can't wait to come back & finish it the next day
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JuleeMurphy
Nov 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT
@msclift
@kristawelz
Add me to your
#PLN
I am happy to lend help or make connections with our schools.
#njlibchat
msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT
@kristawelz
I've never heard of that!
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1: Reading the Texas 2X2 List books with 2nd grade and thinking critically about the book!
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smende2
Nov 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@kristawelz
I can only pull classes every other week, one grade level a day, three days a week. :(
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CactusWoman
Nov 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
I try to co-create pathfinders w/Ts & sometimes w/Ss. Sometimes I create on my own. (Some of these are illust. by Ss)
@kristawelz
#NJLIBCHAT
smende2
Nov 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@kristawelz
and it's a lot of book check in and check out cause we don't have time for that any time else, for the whole school
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JW_LearningComm
Nov 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@kristawelz
Love this idea!!!
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msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@CactusWoman
@kristawelz
what exactly are Pathfinders?
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whowk
Nov 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@smende2
Can you push into their classes? Bring library lessons to them -collaborate in their class lessons with your resources
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@smende2
I sometimes break my lessons up in half, share screencasts, or visit the classroom. Whatever works best!
#NJLibChat
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@msclift
It's a VERY engaging lesson. Put article on projector & zoom in on text. Students will read it with you.Great discussion
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bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT
@utalaniz
love it the Ss learn so much!
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smende2
Nov 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT
@whowk
I can try that for sure. I'd love to do that. It would be a task to work around my classes I teach, but it could be done
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smende2
Nov 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT
@utalaniz
I've definitely been using Google Classroom to reach them outside the LIB when they can't see me
#NJLibChat
CactusWoman
Nov 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT
On fixed schedule?
#NJLibChat
C blog post re:flexible scheduling=time 4 learning &
@roggrape
digital advocacy story:
https://t.co/D4a2djIPeA
whowk
Nov 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@smende2
Start small - one grade level a week, or even one willing teacher. Every little bit is worth it!
#NJLibChat
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@smende2
Great! I love that we have digital platforms like this to continue the learning! We use
@Schoology
.
#txlchat
#NJLibChat
JW_LearningComm
Nov 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A1: Booktalking Garden State Book Award Nominees. We have a display w/ ballot box set up through Dec. Great 6-8 list this year!
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smende2
Nov 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@whowk
That is very true.
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JuleeMurphy
Nov 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Thank you for the compliment
@kristawelz
I love
#picturebookmonth
#NJLibchat
smende2
Nov 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@utalaniz
@Schoology
Me too!
#NJLibChat
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@smende2
ok, that's ok. If this is the case, you can make your lessons very engaging where all students interact with each other
#NJLibchat
CactusWoman
Nov 1 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Agreed
@smende2
C
@SLC_Online
Webinar Ts &
#schoollibrarians
Coteaching 4 Ss Success Webinar
#NJLibChat
…
https://t.co/Hkg27vBxFU
whowk
Nov 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@smende2
Start small - one grade level a week, or even one willing teacher. Every little bit is worth it!
#NJLibChat
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Q2: What are some of your favorite read-alouds for the Fall season? Winter?
#NJLibChat
whowk
Nov 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2 Oldies but goodies - "Leaf Man" by Ehlert and "The Stranger" by Van Allsburg
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CactusWoman
Nov 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Do classroom teachers spotlight state-level award books 2? How do you/can you get their buy in?
@JW_LearningComm
@utalaniz
#NJLibChat
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2: One of my favorite read-alouds recently was FRANKENCRAYON by Michael Hall! So fun!
#NJLibChat
JuleeMurphy
Nov 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A1 again. I kicked off
#PictureBookMonth
with book Hiawatha and the Peacemaker and class discussion on building community
#NJLibChat
emmy_fiala
Nov 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Jumping in late,
#NJLibChat
tweeps! Emmy Fiala - Media Specialist for the
#aurorahuskies
in NE!
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT
@whowk
Leaf Man was always a great book to read for storytime. I still remember how to book cover looks.
#NJLibChat
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@CactusWoman
@JW_LearningComm
@utalaniz
they can if they use the book for their curriculum & order multiple copies.
#NJLibChat
msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@utalaniz
I need to get this one for next year
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@CactusWoman
@JW_LearningComm
@utalaniz
You can also suggest a great book to read with their classes. Order bulk through ILL.
#NJLibChat
whowk
Nov 1 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Just saw a tech lesson today where students create their own Leaf Man with PicCollage app.
#NJLibChat
https://t.co/faDjOHPsf1
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT
@whowk
Leaf Man was always a great book to read for storytime. I still remember how to book cover looks.
#NJLibChat
bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q2 Long walk to water is a fave.w my 6th grade 5th grade Esperanza Rising,
#NJLibChat
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT
@kristawelz
Yes! I've recommended some for class read-alouds!
#NJLibChat
@CactusWoman
@JW_LearningComm
CactusWoman
Nov 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Thanks 4 chat
#njlibchat
Got 2 make dinner be4
#txlchat
up next. The best 2 everyone 4 classroom-library collab. during
#PictureBookMonth
!
bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@kristawelz
@whowk
were doing that w K.
#NJLibChat
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A2: I read BATS AT THE LIBRARY by Brian Lies with first grade and we had a bat scavenger hunt!
#NJLibChat
bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A2 Bud not Buddy is another school Fav!
#NJLibChat
msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT
@JuleeMurphy
these look like fun books! Adding to my list!
#NJLibChat
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT
@JuleeMurphy
The illustrations by this illustrator are beautiful.
#NJLibChat
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Q3: How do you go about collaborating with teachers?
#NJLibChat
bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A2 We do Turkey Trouble w 2nd grade and Disguise a turkey art and writing unit this month
#NJLibChat
laffinglibrary
Nov 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3: in the teacher's lounge over lunch
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JW_LearningComm
Nov 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A2: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
@CGrabenstein
website has a companion scavenger hunt game and he Skypes. Kids ❤️it!
#NJLibchat
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@bookgirl614
You can also add the song "Turkey Named Bert" with them. Perhaps collaborate with the music teacher on this.
#NJLibChat
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@laffinglibrary
Me, too! Informally and over good food!
#NJLibChat
AMitchell828
Nov 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A2 One of our NC Children's Book Nominees is called, "I'm Really Trying to Love Spiders" it makes for a great read aloud.
#njlibchat
msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@utalaniz
A3. I haven't done much collaboration yet. Planning to soon!
#NJLibChat
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@laffinglibrary
GREAT!
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q3: Do you often find yourself asking teachers to collaborate? Or do they often ask you? Please share.
#NJLibChat
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@AMitchell828
Thanks for the suggestion, Angie!
#NJLibChat
msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@JW_LearningComm
@CGrabenstein
putting this on my list also!
#NJLibChat
bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3
@utalaniz
invite them for treats and do lots of PLSs when they see you are willing to collaborate they are receptive.
#NJLibChat
emmy_fiala
Nov 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3: Respect Ts time - be available when they can meet.
#NJLibChat
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@JW_LearningComm
I read this book YEARS ago and Loved it! But, now I forgot everything I read! ARG! Frustrating!
#NJLibChat
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@JW_LearningComm
@CGrabenstein
Perhaps someone can design a
#BreakoutEDU
game for this book!
#NJLibChat
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@emmy_fiala
I agree! A teacher's time is so precious!
#NJLibChat
msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@laffinglibrary
@utalaniz
great Idea!
#NJLibChat
bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@laffinglibrary
@utalaniz
my treat of choice is Peppermint Patty's nobody can resist a good treat
#NJLibChat
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@kristawelz
Great thinking, Krista!
@JW_LearningComm
@CGrabenstein
#NJLibchat
whowk
Nov 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A3 I love to connect resources to their curriculum, esp Science or Social Studies Let them see we can kill 2 birds with one stone
#njlibchat
JW_LearningComm
Nov 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT
@kristawelz
@CGrabenstein
Yes we need a Lemoncello
#BreakoutEDU
Maybe his next book?
#NJLibchat
bibliobeth
Nov 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A3 reach out to meet whenever is best 4 them - if not during prep. period then b4 or after school, via email, etc.
#NJLibChat
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@whowk
Yes! I love finding resources that address their standards and help connect them to the library!
#NJLibChat
whowk
Nov 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Fabulous idea!!! I'd totally borrow that idea!
#NJLibChat
https://t.co/wMdVpUvcmm
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@JW_LearningComm
@CGrabenstein
Perhaps someone can design a
#BreakoutEDU
game for this book!
#NJLibChat
bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A3@whowk tie in ate great!
#NJLibChat
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@msclift
Kimee, find a teacher you feel comfortable with and who respects you. Once you find these teachers, it'll be great.
#NJLibchat
utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A2:
#NJLibChat
-- I love chatting with fellow librarians about their read-alouds in the library!
#txlchat
AMitchell828
Nov 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@utalaniz
You're welcome. Did a STEAM activity. Made spider webs out of different material after watching a
@Wonderopolis
video.
#NJLibChat
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@laffinglibrary
HA! Smart idea! Chocolate wins everyone!
#NJLibChat
msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@kristawelz
as crazy as this sounds it's mostly b/c I haven't found the time yet. I had 2 combine both libraries after
#NJLibChat
bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@kristawelz
@msclift
it will spread like wildfire!
#NJLibChat
bibliobeth
Nov 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A3 luckily have many willing tchrs, but have 2 chase down a few.Explain that we can't meet our curricular objectives w/o collab
#NJLibChat
stony12270
Nov 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A3: At first, I had to go out and ask Ts to collab. Over time they have grown to ask us. Still invite new Ts to join in collab!
#NJLibChat
msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@kristawelz
school started b/c we moved our Elem into our hs building. I'm definitely fixing to start doing more collaborating
#NJLibChat
JuleeMurphy
Nov 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A3: I touch base with teachers often and wherever I can to support learning objectives. This morning it was in parking lot.
#NJLibChat
kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT
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kristawelz
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Nov 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@JW_LearningComm
Many of the
#BreakoutEDU
lessons are very complicated. They should be FUN!
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AMitchell828
Nov 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A3 Emails, afterschool chats, PLCs when I get a chance.
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@bookgirl614
I'm ON IT!
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msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@stony12270
yes & I want 2 do some of what u do so badly! It will happen over time
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AMitchell828
Nov 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A3 I would suggest finding that one person or team to collaborate with and then others will see the cool ideas and want to join.
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Our
#NJLibChat
is moving very quickly! Love the learning and the sharing!
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@msclift
Ease into it. You will get there :)
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msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@JW_LearningComm
@kristawelz
yes!! I want 2 collab w/English teacher on some book projects
@stony12270
has inspired me
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@bibliobeth
or SGOs :)
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AMitchell828
Nov 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Angie from NC joining in late. Love the topic of tonight's chat.
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q4: What types of events have you hosted in your library that have sparked & engaged innovation with your school's students?
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@msclift
@JW_LearningComm
@stony12270
Stony is awesome :)
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JuleeMurphy
Nov 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT
@kristawelz
Thanks for the Remind notices. They are so helpful and I am so disappointed when I miss a great library chat.
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msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT
@kristawelz
mostly just the
#mysteryskype
so far! 1st grade did green screen activity & pumpkin decor contest
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT
@JuleeMurphy
Aw, you're welcome :)
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whowk
Nov 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4 I found Makerspaces are a game changer - bring in students that haven't found the library yet. Hands-on, problem solving, fun
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bibliobeth
Nov 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4 Google Expeditions was a big hit, Hour of Code lunchtime activities, and did our 1st Makers Day in March.
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AMitchell828
Nov 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4 I have hosted Afternoon Reading sessions for Ps and Ss, we do STEM activities with literature, created history museum.
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4: Our March Book Madness event is a month long and inspires some great conversations about books!
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4: MakerSpace activities are the best for visiting Ss. MakeyMakey, Ozbots, and Breakout EDU are engaging & promote group work.
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4: Makerspace and the Hour of Code are very successful!
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JW_LearningComm
Nov 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4: We've been able to host pop up museums which is just an amazing way of learning!
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stony12270
Nov 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@kristawelz
@msclift
@JW_LearningComm
we are all on this journey together-
#BetterTogether
for Ss & Ts!
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@JW_LearningComm
Please tell us more! :-)
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AMitchell828
Nov 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A4 Several activities this year have made my Ss excited. One in particular was our Global City creation.
https://t.co/Gfc0HhIOsP
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whowk
Nov 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@JW_LearningComm
Tell us more about this please.
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msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@JW_LearningComm
how do you do a pop up museum?
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A4: That one lesson on animating your own name on Code Academy is Fantastic!
https://t.co/cyZfSMXu5G
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4: Makerspace and the Hour of Code are very successful!
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AMitchell828
Nov 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A4
@breakoutEDU
and
#makerspace
activities have also been a huge hit this year.
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bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT
@kristawelz
also great for getting Ts to buy into more collaboration in the Lib.
#Babysteps
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT
@JW_LearningComm
how do you do this?
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bibliobeth
Nov 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A4 also did One book one school with Wonder - very successful and curricular connections lasted throughout the year & beyond
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whowk
Nov 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Should be done at every school!
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bibliobeth
Nov 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A4 also did One book one school with Wonder - very successful and curricular connections lasted throughout the year & beyond
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bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT
@bibliobeth
love Wonder, what a great read for kids. Esp when your school has a huge Sped Ed pop.
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A4: Global Read-Aloud and Dot Day
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT
@bibliobeth
I do mine on annual circulation. :)
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stony12270
Nov 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A4: Lunch Makerspace time has been a blast with
@Kait_Price11
's new additions.
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JW_LearningComm
Nov 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT
@kristawelz
@Gilder_Lehrman
is one great resource for panel exhibits.
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Q5: What classroom subject (i.e. ELA, Science, Art ...) seems to coincide BEST with your type of instruction / teaching method?
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT
@bookgirl614
@bibliobeth
YES! I listened to that on audiobook when I had laser eye surgery.
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stony12270
Nov 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A4: Ss have loved reading to younger Ss at distant schools recently during lunch via
@Skype
@CoLIBRAtoRY
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JuleeMurphy
Nov 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT
@kristawelz
@utalaniz
I use Hour of Code and Scratch but would love to try animating names. Sounds cool
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bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT
My Ss also love Because of Mr. Terupt
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bibliobeth
Nov 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5 I think science projects are the ones we have had most success with
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A5: I like designing lesson plans for ELA students & how valuable libraries really are. Working with Science Ss are also a treat.
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT
@Jen_Lei
thanks for reminding me! I'm a fan of Wimpy Kid :)
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
@JuleeMurphy
@utalaniz
give it a try. It's really fun. great for older kids too. You can explain the HEX code values, too.
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A5: i love finding ways to connect learning with literature!
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whowk
Nov 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
You must check out Ms. Bixby' Last Day if you love this one - great pairing!
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#tearjerker
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bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT
My Ss also love Because of Mr. Terupt
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msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
@stony12270
@Skype
@CoLIBRAtoRY
I also want to do this
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stony12270
Nov 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A4: Ss love love
@Minecraft
! They have built cool stuff!
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#MIEExpert
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emmy_fiala
Nov 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A5: My thoughts & feelings exactly!
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#BirdsOfAFeather
#KindredSpirits
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A5: I like designing lesson plans for ELA students & how valuable libraries really are. Working with Science Ss are also a treat.
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
@utalaniz
I've been running "Once" from Netflix in my school's Media Center. We have an 82" HDTV now. Ties media with lit.
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AMitchell828
Nov 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A5 When I left the classroom Science was my favorite and I find myself integrating a lot of it in the media center.
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msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT
@kristawelz
A5: I'm a former hs English teacher...so probably ELA
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bibliobeth
Nov 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT
@whowk
have you read Pax? Talk about a tearjerker - I am in middle of it and don't know if I can finish
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bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A4
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3rd ask me the 1st day of school "when r we making slime?"
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whowk
Nov 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT
@bibliobeth
Yes, I agree. Have you read it with students yet? Would love to know how they respond.
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT
@bookgirl614
or green eggs and ham?
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JW_LearningComm
Nov 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT
@kristawelz
@Jen_Lei
.There is a very funny book fair scene in the new book! Kid gets $20, spends it on...
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kristawelz
- Moderator
Nov 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT
@JW_LearningComm
@Jen_Lei
ok thanks! Now I'm wondering what he spends it on!
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bibliobeth
Nov 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT
@whowk
I haven't - curious to see how they would do with it. Anything where animals are hurt totally destroys me
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bookgirl614
Nov 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT
@kristawelz
I work w the chf on this on March2.
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utalaniz
Nov 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Such great sharing of ideas here on
#NJLibChat
tonight! Thank you all!
msclift
Nov 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT
@kristawelz
@utalaniz
jealous!!!! I have no technology right now
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