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rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:55 PM EDT

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participatelrn Aug 8 @ 8:55 PM EDT

5 minutes until #mslibchat begins! Share insights and resources with your PLN via https://t.co/dkk7Xc8DOu

bcturner77432 Aug 8 @ 8:59 PM EDT

FYI I will be chatting for the next hour #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #mslibchat! Please introduce yourself and tell us where you are located and what you teach!

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@bcturner77432 Use this link for a much easier #mslibchat experience! https://t.co/ELlBgCntVl

cciofolo Aug 8 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Christine from NY #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hi, I'm Corey from central PA, one of your facilitators for tonight's #mslibchat. Helping out tonight are @SEMSLibraryLady and @LibrarianMsG

lsadler Aug 8 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hello, I am Laura Dittmer Middle School Library Media Specialist Topeka KS #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hi all! Mary from San Diego here. MS library with 2000 students. #mslibchat

vacampbell13 Aug 8 @ 9:01 PM EDT

I'm Victoria from Nebraska. Starting a TL position in an amazing middle school this year! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Welcome, Laura! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Welcome, Victoria! #mslibchat

bcturner77432 Aug 8 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Beth Turner Elementary Library Para Washington, MO #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Use this link for a much easier #mslibchat experience! https://t.co/ELlBgCF5jV

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Use this link for a much easier #mslibchat experience! https://t.co/upZW6O1U9l

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:02 PM EDT

We will use a Q1, Q2, etc. format for questions during #mslibchat. Please use A1, A2 format for answers.

shighley Aug 8 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Glad to be part of the inaugural #mslibchat I'm from Indy, a middle/intermediate with 1200 Ss

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Welcome, Beth, good to "see" you! #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Aug 8 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Carli from Indiana. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Great to see all the enthusiastic participants. Be sure to use this link for a much easier #mslibchat experience! https://t.co/RD11r0eeKB

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Great to see all the enthusiastic participants. Be sure to use this link for a much easier #mslibchat experience! https://t.co/ELlBgCF5jV

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Our theme for tonight's inaugural #mslibchat is Planning and Preparing for the New School Year

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Don't forget to use the #mslibchat hashtag for your responses tonight!

jeifling Aug 8 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Jason from Mississippi. Will probably be in and out for tonight's chat. Getting little one ready for bed.... #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Q1 Coming up in 1 minute! #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@jeifling Welcome! I understand that...two little ones myself. :) #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG from Dartmouth, MA -- excited to be here! helping to moderate #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#mslibchat https://t.co/2YAh9QT7cE

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Yes! and you don't need to add the hashtag if you're in @participatelrn -- it adds it for you! #mslibchat https://t.co/ZspBkLc6EZ

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Great to see all the enthusiastic participants. Be sure to use this link for a much easier #mslibchat experience! https://t.co/RD11r0eeKB

DonnaPhil Aug 8 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Donna Phillips Middleboro HS librarian #mslibchat

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Excited to be here for #mslibchat! I'm Gretchen, MS (7/8) Librarian in Northern VA!

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1: I teach two 6th grade classes a day for the whole year so only 30 classes! catalog, citation, evaluation, #digicit... #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@DonnaPhil , welcome! #mslibchat

MrsBoudreau Aug 8 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Evening! Thanks @shighley for telling me about #mslibchat! Excited to have another good chat! I'm JoyAnn. LMS for a 5-8 near Indianapolis.

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@libraryms Welcome! Happy you're here! #mslibchat

cciofolo Aug 8 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1 working on PD with teachers right now. As they work on units they include me #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@DonnaPhil Nice to see you, Donna! Hope to see you at some #MSLA events this year :) #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Aug 8 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: We have a flex schedule, so I teach whatever my classroom Ts need. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@libraryms welcome, Gretchen! #mslibchat

bcturner77432 Aug 8 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: working with teachers, using web2.0 tools #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: semi flex schedule so I'll also be working a lot w classroom Ts using web 2.0 tools...@touchcastedu, @voicethread, @animoto #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1. I try to plan digital cit & info lit lessons after orientation, but always have a few “just in time” lessons #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@MrsBoudreau @shighley Thanks to you both! Good to see you here! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Along with Q1, do you use specific standards/objectives to guide your planning? #mslibchat

tkcsinfolit Aug 8 @ 9:07 PM EDT

I've been honing my 6th grade curriculum over the last few years, focusing on digital citizenship. #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: I'm super lucky to be next door to curriculum planning room...I just pop in whenever I hear something I can help with! #mslibchat

lsadler Aug 8 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1 I plan with the state standards (draft form) which focuses on a balance of information and digital literacy #mslibchat

shighley Aug 8 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Our district has very detailed curriculum maps, so I try to complement what classroom Ts are doing. #mslibchat

MrsBoudreau Aug 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 - 1/2 My bldg still prefers a fixed schedule for ELA. Mainly mini lessons 5/6. Some mini lessons but more book talks for 7/8. #mslibchat

cciofolo Aug 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 big push for digital citizenship lessons now #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@tkcsinfolit I did a lot more w digital citizenship this past year. HUGE success. We made video PSAs! #mslibchat

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: I base what I teach primarily on what my Ts need. 100% flexible sched, drum up business based on curricular requirements #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG @tkcsinfolit I'd love to see those PSAs! #mslibchat

MediaCtr_Clay Aug 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hi, I'm Stephanie from Indiana #mslibchat

vacampbell13 Aug 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: District curriculum determines some of what I teach. Ts and Ss needs will determine the rest. Already emailing with a few Ts. #mslibchat

bcturner77432 Aug 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1-2/2 our curriculum is on our website and pretty easy to follow. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@cciofolo Are you using a specific curriculum? Like https://t.co/WFlE91tgWN #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@MediaCtr_Clay HI Stephanie! Welcome to the chat! #mslibchat

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Jinx :) @CAMMediaCenter #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q2 coming up in 1 minute! #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Here's the link to our top PSAs on #digitalcitizenship...all made with @TouchcastEdu https://t.co/I3wrvbCrn3 @rchallaway #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@bcturner77432 Would you be willing to share your Website? #mslibchat

RiverglenLib Aug 8 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@bcturner77432 Can you share your website? #mslibchat

MrsBoudreau Aug 8 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 - 2/2 - Lessons based on teacher needs, tech needs, age approp #digcit skills, research, databases, etc. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#mslibchat https://t.co/wOH1EWjs6v

bcturner77432 Aug 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Password protected , not sure I'm allowed to share :-( #mslibchat

AbbyTip Aug 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@rchallway I have a district wide curriculum written by the librarians of the corporation before I was hired on. #mslibchat

cciofolo Aug 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Elementary is using Common Sense Media.MS is in development #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2. I review what worked last year, update as needed. I mostly plan loosely on Google Calendar. All depends on teacher needs! #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2: I don't use any digital planbooks for my library class...I still have a physical binder! I do use Google Drive w Ts #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Aug 8 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: For collaboration purposes, all things Google Drive. It's great for scheduling Ts and sharing resources. #mslibchat

DonnaPhil Aug 8 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: teaching pd for teachers this year on integrating Ebooks, hope to generate interest #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:11 PM EDT

same here! use last year and do heavy revisions on the units that need refreshing #mslibchat https://t.co/PLgwaOjDdt

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2. I review what worked last year, update as needed. I mostly plan loosely on Google Calendar. All depends on teacher needs! #mslibchat

bcturner77432 Aug 8 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: always used a binder, just signed up for Planbookedu and I"m very excited to use it #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Yes! love Google Drive. We have a Google Sheets scheduling system that everyone loves #mslibchat https://t.co/Y7Ayb9xDEx

CAMMediaCenter Aug 8 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: For collaboration purposes, all things Google Drive. It's great for scheduling Ts and sharing resources. #mslibchat

MediaCtr_Clay Aug 8 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: Teacher Hot topics that they've asked for PBL, digital citizenship and books with "outsider" themes #mslibchat

tkcsinfolit Aug 8 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I prefer Google Drive to anything else. #mslibchat

shighley Aug 8 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: I use a google spreadsheet to plan; easy to edit, add links, notes. Can see much of the year at a glance. #mslibchat

cciofolo Aug 8 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 We are being encouraged to use Office365 for collaboration. Not in place yet #mslibchat

bcturner77432 Aug 8 @ 9:12 PM EDT

This is mostly me as well #mslibchat https://t.co/5LaTtczHvP

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:11 PM EDT
same here! use last year and do heavy revisions on the units that need refreshing #mslibchat https://t.co/PLgwaOjDdt
- SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT
  
  A2. I review what worked last year, update as needed. I mostly plan loosely on Google Calendar. All depends on teacher needs! #mslibchat

AbbyTip Aug 8 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2. I use planbook edu. I have each class for a 30 day rotation. 3 grade levels. So a total of 180 lessons. #mslibchat

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: We schedule everything on Google calendar. Colaborate via GDocs, email, in-person, CT meetings, etc. --> whatever it takes! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:13 PM EDT

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SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:13 PM EDT

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CAMMediaCenter Aug 8 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: Also leave myself Post-Its all yr w/ notes re: revisions needed & new ideas. Organize them in the spring for following fall. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I think "Whatever it takes" should be a MS Librarian's t-shirt:) #mslibchat https://t.co/6b9ZEGNlfj

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: We schedule everything on Google calendar. Colaborate via GDocs, email, in-person, CT meetings, etc. --> whatever it takes! #mslibchat

MrsBoudreau Aug 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 -Look at standards, get Ts feedback, brainstorm, get ideas online. Want to tie in even more standards this yr&do more #digcit. #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Aug 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Love Google Drive so hard. #mslibchat https://t.co/XXm2fgzHUp

tkcsinfolit Aug 8 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I prefer Google Drive to anything else. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Q3 coming up in 1 minute! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@shighley Are you using a lesson plan template? #mslibchat

mytweendom Aug 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: all google all the time. Shared docs. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@cciofolo I'm moving to a new position, and they use Office365. I'm a Google girl, this is scary! #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I also do this! Also emails with the label "start of school year" #mslibchat https://t.co/bboy3Bcp7s

CAMMediaCenter Aug 8 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: Also leave myself Post-Its all yr w/ notes re: revisions needed & new ideas. Organize them in the spring for following fall. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#mslibchat https://t.co/YfnYPBw698

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Would love to hear more about your Google Sheets scheduling system, @LibrarianMsG! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A3. I read massive amounts of blogs as both resource and inspiration. Also, Twitter PLN! #mslibchat

tkcsinfolit Aug 8 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Commonsense Media is what I use the most #mslibchat

MediaCtr_Clay Aug 8 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I follow content curriculum of Ts and then research, evaluation, citation of sources. Dig. Cit too #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: I am trying https://t.co/PceEFWokYH in conjunction with https://t.co/m2Jgqi7APu #mslibchat

LibrarianLister Aug 8 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Shoot I'm late!!! Hi everyone. I'm Heather. Former/always ms TL now consultant w/ @MackinVIA #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Welcome, Heather!! Glad you could make it! #mslibchat

AbbyTip Aug 8 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q3. Teachers pay teachers #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@LibrarianLister @MackinVIA So good to "see" you Heather!! :) #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Here is screenshot of google sheets scheduling -- use it for library, iPads and computer labs. @libraryms #mslibchat https://t.co/KWNm9VyGGQ

tkcsinfolit Aug 8 @ 9:16 PM EDT

My biggest issue is it takes me 3 classes to do 1 lesson. Don't know if it's me or our students or the lessons are too long. #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT

love @mackinvia! just got a big order in from @mackin, too :) #mslibchat https://t.co/BhPl8omVdW

LibrarianLister Aug 8 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Shoot I'm late!!! Hi everyone. I'm Heather. Former/always ms TL now consultant w/ @MackinVIA #mslibchat

bcturner77432 Aug 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A3: Pinterest, twitter and blogs #mslibchat

mytweendom Aug 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A3: meeting with teachers and follow their lead. What do they need? I search Twitter, Pinterest and reach out to friends. #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT

tell us more!!! @seesaw is on my list of resources to learn #mslibchat https://t.co/VwH5v5Nllo

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: I am trying https://t.co/PceEFWokYH in conjunction with https://t.co/m2Jgqi7APu #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@tkcsinfolit How about some screencasting for the basics so you're not repeating a lot? I love Screencastomatic! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@tkcsinfolit Me too, trying to cut WAY back on lectures this year by flipping and doing centers. #mslibchat

cciofolo Aug 8 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@rchallway we dont love it yet. We are using class sets of ipads now. Will be easier once we go 1 on 1 #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:18 PM EDT

this is what I focus on -- evaluation, citation, digi cit, search, copyright #mslibchat https://t.co/6wfQv2XZuc

MediaCtr_Clay Aug 8 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I follow content curriculum of Ts and then research, evaluation, citation of sources. Dig. Cit too #mslibchat

vacampbell13 Aug 8 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3: My Twitter PLN is a huge source of inspiration for ideas for lessons. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@mytweendom PINTEREST! I both love you and hate you, Pinterest. #mslibchat

MrsBoudreau Aug 8 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3 - Love @CommonSenseEd for #digcit. Brainstorming w Ts. Brainstorming Ss needs. @Pinterest, Twitter, other LMS in district. #mslibchat

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3: Fav resources are human resources--building Ts, district lib colleagues, Twitter & my global PLN, Pinterest...#mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@vacampbell13 Yes, some of my teachers know my Twitter "friends" even though they're not on Twitter! #mslibchat

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG Great, thanks! #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3: TWITTER!!! Love Twitter. Also my local #MSLA rocks. Also love collaborating w my literacy team at school. they rock! #mslibchat

shighley Aug 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3: social media impt for inspiration, but also PLN's through our state org, AISLE, plus AASL & ISTE. #mslibchat https://t.co/ydBHAsucau

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A3. I read massive amounts of blogs as both resource and inspiration. Also, Twitter PLN! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT

(I talk about my Twitter PLN like I did my imaginary friends when I was 5.) #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG @seesaw Still learning, but am excited about student choice, ability to self-assess, and use rubrics. Also sharing #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q4 coming up in 1 minute! #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3: Instagram also a source of inspiration. I am @dmslibrary366 on Instagram. Get lots of ideas for #MakerSpace from IG #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT

LOVE this ! #mslibchat https://t.co/FSWBdEKMwQ

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT

(I talk about my Twitter PLN like I did my imaginary friends when I was 5.) #mslibchat

LibrarianLister Aug 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT

For those of you seeking #digcit curriculum, check out https://t.co/v3OyNVwjKV #mslibchat

rikkir77 Aug 8 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I'm late too!! I had a reminder and everything. I'm Rikki, librarian for Pleasantdale Middle School in IL #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@SEMSLibraryLady Bwahaha!!! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#mslibchat https://t.co/IMO2uoyM9A

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@tkcsinfolit I'm a big believer in mini lessons. What content are you teaching? Can you cut it back? Or are your classes short? #mslibchat

jeifling Aug 8 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A1: Our building is much more flexible then most of your answers. ELA usually has a standing rotation if they choose to use it #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@rikkir77 Hi Rikki! Welcome! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@rikkir77 Welcome! We are so glad you are here! #mslibchat

tkcsinfolit Aug 8 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@rchallway I don't find myself lecturing as much as leading discussions. I just hate to cut the kids off when they are hot! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:20 PM EDT

For those just joining: Use this link for a much easier experience! https://t.co/ELlBgCF5jV #mslibchat

bcturner77432 Aug 8 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG hilarious!!! #mslibchat

shighley Aug 8 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: They're working on this yr's schedule, but https://t.co/BTNee1Iph1 programs are outstanding. #mslibchat Also https://t.co/3GYQB9PBCO

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4: I want to do more mini lessons on how to pick a good research question, open vs closed and big vs little #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4. New topic: Picturing History w/ 8th US history/ELA teacher. Digital lit, primary sources, media lit. #mslibchat

mytweendom Aug 8 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4: I'm going flex sched for the first time, and am hoping to just really dig in with teachers! #mslibchat

AbbyTip Aug 8 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4. I want to change up a lot. 2 grade levels going 1:1 this year. #mslibchat

rikkir77 Aug 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A1: I work with most of the ELA teachers and plan different lessons throughout the year. Not much is planned way ahead of time. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@mytweendom I'm keeping 6th on fixed, 7/8 are flex. #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4: I'm reading Make Just One Change by Dan Rothstein and Luz Santana https://t.co/mYo3CXc8RR #mslibchat

DonnaPhil Aug 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@LibrarianLister Thx! Ed love to see your lesson if you don't mind sharing #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@tkcsinfolit I have to figure out how to be concise so that I don't lecture too much. Aiming for 5-10 mins, then move to centers #mslibchat

jeifling Aug 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4: I would like to introduce some maker concepts. Tough to do with "tested" subjects getting so much attention #mslibchat

almemoore Aug 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4 Banned books. It's been a few years since I've done it. Also blackout poetry #mslibchat

rikkir77 Aug 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@cciofolo same! #mslibchat

mytweendom Aug 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4: more work on what makes a good research question. Getting students to let go when resources aren't there! #mslibchat

tkcsinfolit Aug 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@libraryms Classes are only 50 minutes. By the time I get them settled down...even shorter. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@AbbyTip Us too, entire school going 1:1, which means easier flipping, centers, self-assessment #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@jeifling I make my #makerspace mainly just a source of fun. not connected to curriculum except for #greenscreen #mslibchat

MediaCtr_Clay Aug 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I get a lot of my Makerspace "challenges" from Pinterest too #mslibchat https://t.co/9wSCED857G

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3: Instagram also a source of inspiration. I am @dmslibrary366 on Instagram. Get lots of ideas for #MakerSpace from IG #mslibchat

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4: I want to incorporate more critical thinking into lessons -- higher level questions, repsonse encouraging Ss to think more! #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Aug 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Yes! I often feel rushed when helping Ts w/ research instruction; would love to spend time on this. #mslibchat https://t.co/wOoZeGRTO2

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4: I want to do more mini lessons on how to pick a good research question, open vs closed and big vs little #mslibchat

rikkir77 Aug 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2: I research a lot to see what new lessons librarians are planning and try to bring it into the ELA classrooms. #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Yes!! #mslibchat https://t.co/PBaZpW4wOa

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4: I want to incorporate more critical thinking into lessons -- higher level questions, repsonse encouraging Ss to think more! #mslibchat

bcturner77432 Aug 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4: K-6 school and only have them for 30min tops. I would like to teach them more about classroom chats #mslibchat

vacampbell13 Aug 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4: New school this year, but the English/history teacher in me is looking forward to collaborating on research projects! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Starting TedEd Club this year. Just thought today of sharing their talks around town, via QR codes in shops near school. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Q5 coming up in 1 minute! #mslibchat

mytweendom Aug 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@almemoore lurve black out poetry. It works with so many age groups. We've done 3rd, 4th, 6th, 8th and HS! #mslibchat

AbbyTip Aug 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@rchallway I wish we all were. It will be difficult adjusting to 1/3 of the kids not having the immediat access to technology. #mslibchat

cciofolo Aug 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Sorry. I seem to keep losing my connection #mslibchat

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG We have some questioning ideas here: https://t.co/rEO98tnvjs @GCMLibrary #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Aug 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4: I want to get OUT into classrooms and help w/ technology in the classroom. #mslibchat

rikkir77 Aug 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I read the listserv for the IL school librarians, read professional publications and blogs and browse Pinterest! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#mslibchat https://t.co/PNCVKoRfgW

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@cciofolo Check back for the transcript! Lots of great stuff:) #mslibchat

rikkir77 Aug 8 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: I read the listserv for the IL school librarians, read professional publications and blogs and browse Pinterest! #mslibchat #mslibchat

rikkir77 Aug 8 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: I read the listserv for the IL school librarians, read professional publications and blogs and browse Pinterest! #mslibchat #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Aug 8 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A5: Well, my district is launching @CanvasLMS this year so I'll be digging into that. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A5. Tech tool: Visual creative tools like PicMonkey, Adobe Spark. #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Looks great! Can't wait to look at it more later #mslibchat https://t.co/mmtwuixlE0

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG We have some questioning ideas here: https://t.co/rEO98tnvjs @GCMLibrary #mslibchat

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@tkcsinfolit I totally get it--have 47 min :/ #mslibchat Try to keep my own talking to 0 as much as I can. Use lots of stations. #mslibchat

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@tkcsinfolit I totally get it--have 47 min :/ #mslibchat Try to keep my own talking to 0 as much as I can. Use lots of stations. #mslibchat

ReadforCupcakes Aug 8 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: Caren from Ncus coming in late! I wNt to intoduce AR to my kids! Augmented reality! #mslibchat

MediaCtr_Clay Aug 8 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Q4 Storytelling.SS teachers are interested and Makers App will easily record short documentaries. Might need an expert 2 #mslibchat

MrsBoudreau Aug 8 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A4 - Former librarian had nonfic org differently,&I put back to Dewey in spring - they'll need a lesson. Hit more #digcit topics. #mslibchat

tkcsinfolit Aug 8 @ 9:26 PM EDT

We've been using Animoto and Glogster. We don't have iPads so no apps. #mslibchat

bcturner77432 Aug 8 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: Google Earth to tour museums & such of favorite authors. Also settings of favorite books. Laura I. Wilder for example #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: I want to try @Seesaw and AR! Already use and love @TouchcastEdu, @Animoto, @Voicethread, @Prezi and more #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes Welcome Caren! Love your Twitter handle:) #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes Welcome! Glad you're here! #mslibchat

AbbyTip Aug 8 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5. Kahoot, Google Classroom, Google Forms. Looking for a way for kids to present research projects. #mslibchat

TonyaFoster3 Aug 8 @ 9:27 PM EDT

We have Chromebooks in 3-5, first year. #mslibchat

cciofolo Aug 8 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@CAMMediaCenter @CanvasLMS just went to a presentation on Canvas. Not sure where we are going with it. #mslibchat

rikkir77 Aug 8 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I use the appointment slot feature in Google calendar for scheduling. #mslibchat

tkcsinfolit Aug 8 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@libraryms How do you use the stations? #mslibchat

rikkir77 Aug 8 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@tkcsinfolit I use Common sense media a lot #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: we do a lot of choice projects w 8th graders -- google slides, weebly, touchcast, padlet, sway and prezi -- all collaborative #mslibchat

ReadforCupcakes Aug 8 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: also got two brand new Theta 360 cameras we have to figure out how to use! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: I'd love to get kids curating. I use Scoopit: https://t.co/Yr29yLiSPL, would like them to try Diigo, etc. #mslibchat

HStoriegamified Aug 8 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Helaina here from Texas and becoming a Librarian and just lurking and learning #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: I'd love to get kids curating. I use Scoopit: https://t.co/9Vi1O4O7ww, would like them to try Diigo, etc. #mslibchat

vacampbell13 Aug 8 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: my school uses Sway, so I'll be brushing up on that. Also would like to use Buncee. #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@HStoriegamified Welcome! Lurking is totally okay. Glad you're here!! #mslibchat

jeifling Aug 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5: I need to get back into writing more often. Need to force myself to do this. Blog more myself. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@HStoriegamified Welcome! We're glad you are here! #mslibchat

shighley Aug 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT

My goal as well; if you create your own visuals, you're not violating copyright. Want to encourage Ss too #mslibchat https://t.co/t00d3aW502

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A5. Tech tool: Visual creative tools like PicMonkey, Adobe Spark. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@HStoriegamified Hi, Helaina! Welcome to the chat! #mslibchat

ReadforCupcakes Aug 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@SEMSLibraryLady I want to my kids publishing using SMORE #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@shighley Yes! I have been encouraging kids to take their own pics and make their own vids for projects #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Q6 coming up in 1 minute! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes Is Smore still free? I'm all about the free resources:) #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@jeifling Me too, I try hard to be consistent with blogging. It's a struggle. #mslibchat

cciofolo Aug 8 @ 9:29 PM EDT

We are starting with Sway and Mix also. #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Aug 8 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Got so excited during #mslibchat that my aggressive typing ruined my freshly polished nails. #librarianproblems https://t.co/3VQJN2Puz6

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@tkcsinfolit I have lots of diff stations--grammar, sources, graphing (sci), thesis writing...Ss moving, hands-on, tech, etc. #mslibchat

jeifling Aug 8 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A5: would like to be an extra set of eyes to teacher groups such as Canvas/Edmodo Something like this would show global connect. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@CAMMediaCenter NOOOOO! Not the manicure! :) #mslibchat

MrsBoudreau Aug 8 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4 - I'm really hoping to get some Ts involved in #globalreadaloud - https://t.co/g3J4WkwFxb! Want to do more w #bannedbooksweek! #mslibchat

shighley Aug 8 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A5: Want to make screencasts for directions as well & create a better resource website for Ts & Ss to use #mslibchat

rikkir77 Aug 8 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: the health teacher and I are hoping to do a health topic related book group - Butter for cyberbullying/suicide for example #mslibchat

libraryms Aug 8 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Some station examples: https://t.co/M2If9kHYNS @tkcsinfolit #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Aug 8 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A5. Helping Ss develop digital tool box--critically thinking about which tool/resource/site works best for their needs. #mslibchat