Hello, #UTedChat friends! Havilah here from @alpineschools. I love to read pretty much anything. My favorite genres are Fantasy, Regency Romance, and Memoirs. Fav authors include @BrandSanderson and @SarahMEden
Hello, I'm Derek, a new Library Media Coordinator and Digital Learning Coach at Tonaquint Intermediate School in @washk12. I secretly love all the annoying little kids books my kiddos make me read to them. #UTedChat
#UTedChat, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, read it every Christmas with family, may just the memories, but still my fav read! Teaches there is always two sides to the story
Q1 Even if you don’t teach English Language Arts, I hope you still use books in your class. What is your favorite book to use in your teaching? #UTedChat
A1: In ELA 8, nothing beat the The Outsiders for catching students' interest. It was a great book to start the year and you can take it many different directions. #utedchat
Q1 Even if you don’t teach English Language Arts, I hope you still use books in your class. What is your favorite book to use in your teaching? #UTedChat
I think we should be friends. :) @BrandSanderson Is the best. Have you read his Juvenile series Alcatraz vs the Evil Librarians?
My husband loves the Harry Dresden series. #UTedChat
#utedchat A1 Help students find those books and stories about things they love. Introduce them to something relevant to them. You won't hear as much "I don't like reading" comments. @btalonia@JamieJ2400
Q1: The last couple of years I have used I am Malala and it’s always a favorite of my students. Another favorite to use is the Wednesday Wars. #UTedChat
Q1 Even if you don’t teach English Language Arts, I hope you still use books in your class. What is your favorite book to use in your teaching? #UTedChat
#utedchat A1 : Worked in the setting I was in, but ...I once read aloud "Of Mice and Men" to a high school class. Not a dry eye when the book finished. Kids saw each other and the world differently. No quizzes, papers, or tests. We just read it.
I read Malala this year and was so inspired by it! I'm currently reading "Promise of a Pencil" by Adam Braun and the two books share a similar theme--the power of education! #utedchat
True. When teaching, we only read 2 or 3 things as a class. Every month, though, students had book clubs and could choose from about 12 options. Got a lot more buy-in from students and helped them find books for further reading. #utedchat
#utedchat A1: I found it important to read a ton of books myself so I knew how to match a kid to his or her interest. Some kids that previously hated to read changed their tune. Ironman. The Chocolate War. Downriver. Hatchet. Anthem.
A1: I always love reading Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin to my 3rd Graders. The magical stories within the story are great ways of talking about story elements but the best part are the lessons we learn about Gratitude and other cultures. #UTedChat
A1 I always loved using "The Hundred Dresses" my Eleanor Estes at the beginning of school to demonstrate the importance of kindness and understanding of others. It's an oldie but definitely a goodie! #UTedChat
A2 ANY book published by @dbc_inc is one that I'd recommend! There are over 50 now and I've read almost all of them :) @burgessdave@burgess_shelley only publish the best! #utedchat
I read them with my kids. We LOVE them. They feel kind of like the books @BrandSanderson writes when he's just playing around. They are silly but very clever. Not like his others, but so worth reading. #UTedChat
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@Seankbowman, @BrandSanderson, @BrandSanderson
A2: Many of the professional books I read are recommended on the podcast Read to Lead with @THEjeffbrown. Not exclusively education books but I ALWAYS see great connections to education. One education book I highly recommend is #PowerofMoments by Chip and Dan Heath. #utedchat
He talks about the keys to communicating in the way highly impactful TED speakers do. Presenting in a way that influences. I am really enjoying it! #utedchat
I like to read books outside of education too because so much relates to ed but other books give different perspectives and don't use ed jargon/buzzwords #utedchat
A2: It's not a full book, but I've absolutely loved reading (and re-reading) A Rich Seam by Michael Fullen and Maria Langworthy. Great read about Deeper Learning and New Pedagogies. #UTedChathttps://t.co/N3jThPwhDd
A2 I don't even know where to start with EDU books because there have been so many! Anything by @TheWeirdTeacher, @JCasaTodd has a great one on #DigCit, @froehlichm just came out with a great one on working through defeat. #UTedChat
Q3 I used to tell my students reading wasn’t homework b/c humans should read for 30 mins nightly & I try to do just that. What is something you’re currently reading or your most recent read? #UTedChat
#utedchat A3: Recently finished The Outward Mindset. Reading Extreme Ownership (currently). Also reading Mindset. I recommend Good to Great. I realize it is getting older now, but has some great points of learning!
Oh, so many! Influencer, Essentialism, Good to Great, Leaders Eat Last, Outliers, Culture Code, Lincoln on Leadership, Power of Moments, When, The One Thing, Fred Factor, John Maxwell books etc. etc. #utedchat
A3: Currently reading "Promise of a Pencil"--love reading about people who discover the one thing all parents have in common--regardless of where they live--a desire for their children to have the best education possible. #utedchat
Q3 I used to tell my students reading wasn’t homework b/c humans should read for 30 mins nightly & I try to do just that. What is something you’re currently reading or your most recent read? #UTedChat
A3: Machine Platform Crowd, it’s amazing! It talks about major shifts in our society, really great context for digital teaching and learning parallels in K-12 #UTedChat
I think you would love it! He helps me narrow my reading list to those books that could have the greatest impact on my thinking, my leadership or my practice. #utedchat
#utedchat A3: When reading for fun, I enjoy a good mystery or suspense novel. I've read all (I believe) Dick Francis's novels. I also like a good Louis L'Amour book. Probably THE most influential author from my teen years
A3: A Utah History book. Zion in the Courts: a Legal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Days Saints 1830-1900. I'll be one of three whole people who have read it. :-) #utedchat
Q3 I used to tell my students reading wasn’t homework b/c humans should read for 30 mins nightly & I try to do just that. What is something you’re currently reading or your most recent read? #UTedChat
A3: I just finished re-reading one of the books that made me start loving reading when I first read it back in 7th grade. Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings. I'm also reading an awesome book by @SweeneyDiane called Student-Centered Coaching #UTedChat
A3: Part 2 - We are also reading the illustrated Harry Potter books 📚 If you have an emerging reader, I highly recommend them for paired reading. #UTedChat
A3: My recent professional book is Beyond Test Scores by Jack Schneider @Edu_Historian. I'm examining what kind of #eddata reporting we can and should be doing in Utah schools. #utedchat
Q3 I used to tell my students reading wasn’t homework b/c humans should read for 30 mins nightly & I try to do just that. What is something you’re currently reading or your most recent read? #UTedChat
Q4 A great author can paint a mental image so powerful it takes you away to another world, regardless of the genre. Who are a couple of your favorite authors and why? #UTedChat
#utedchat I tell my own children I will buy them any book they want when we go the D.I., Walmart, Costco, B&N, ...anywhere. I need to help them find a greater love of reading for fun.
Yes and audible is my best friend! Friends and family, parents etc. know what to get me for gifts :) Nothing makes me happier than seeing a little Amazon gift card! #utedchat
Q3 I LOVE @audible_com so much b/c I love to listen to books. The last couple I "read" were "Leaders Eat Last" by @SimonSinek (a must read for anyone interested in any leadership!), "Triggers" by Mark Reiter & Marshall Goldsmith, "Farenheit 451" and "Ready Player One". #UTedChat
Did all of #UTedchat see this? Even if you aren’t a Jazz Fan (look away @downrightdave) his speech in the video is incredible. He ends encouraging all kids to never give up on themselves. ❤️
Graphic Novels are a GREAT way to encourage reluctant readers to develop a love for reading. #UTedChat
I hear @jedikermit has a great list of GNs for kids.
A series is a great gateway to reading. Series like Nancy Drew, Babysitters Club, Diary of a Wimpy Kid are the foundation of many readers' relationships with books. #utedchat
I agree, but they don't realize they are doing it. It was one of the things I had them track. Most completed WAY more than 30 mins each night. #UTedChat
A little late to the party and tweeting off my phone... but Amy Wood here, mentor specialist from Jordan District. My guilty pleasure book is Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom #UTedchat
You know it man! #PLAP is one of my must-reads for educators. And as a future librarian, I'm going to try to develop a set of PD books for teachers, so I may be buying another copy here soon. #UTedChat
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@jedikermit, @smgaillard, @CodeEquityBook, @TaraLinney, @DonWettrick, @E_Sheninger, @MeenooRami, @dene_gainey
A4: I really like @andreabeaty author of new classics like Rosie Revere the Engineer and Ada Twist Scientist. I bring these book with me whenever I talk to teachers so more people share them with our children in Utah. #UTedChat
I loved the Hardy Boys books when I was younger. Those, and the Choose Your Own adventure books! I don't really like series, so it's good those were all stand-alones, but I could follow them and enjoy each on its own merits. #UTedChat
#utedchat A4: Ayn Rand's books do a remarkable job of drawing me in. Dick Francis for mystery, as well as Anne Perry. I also like Zane Grey's westerns. I can read most anything! I even read a Jack Weyland book once! haha.
A1 being a former first grade teacher, I loved using sooo many books. My favorite was probably Chicken Soup with Rice by Maurice Sendak. We taught months, seasons and had a chicken soup with rice party! #UTedchat
Q1 Even if you don’t teach English Language Arts, I hope you still use books in your class. What is your favorite book to use in your teaching? #UTedChat
Q4 A great author can paint a mental image so powerful it takes you away to another world, regardless of the genre. Who are a couple of your favorite authors and why? #UTedChat
Q5 According to author Jim Trelease of “The Read-Aloud Handbook” reading aloud to our children & students is one of the most important things we can do for their education. What is your favorite Read-Aloud book? #UTedChat
p.s. Buy this book! It's amazing!
A2 I have been reading Helping Children Succeed by Paul Tough. I’m not very far in it (new mom syndrome...) but I have liked how it looks at the child and how things impact them #UTedchat
A4: I LOVE Steve Sheinkin, author of Bomb and Port Chicago 50 & Laura Hillenbrand who wrote Seabiscuit and Unbroken. Nonfiction books that read like fast-paced thrillers! That's a rare combination and they have both mastered it. Must reads!!! #UTEdchat
Q4 A great author can paint a mental image so powerful it takes you away to another world, regardless of the genre. Who are a couple of your favorite authors and why? #UTedChat
Ooooh. Fahrenheit 451 is SO GOOD. And disturbing. And powerful. I skipped school (with permission from my mom AND my English teacher - extra credit, cough, cough) to drive a group of friends up to Logan where we heard Ray Bradbury speak and got autographed copies! #UTEdchat
A3 unfortunately... I have been a slacker reader this summer and am here for the suggestions! Tonight I read the baby The Napping House by Audrey Wood. It’s one of my favorite children books (along with her King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub) #UTedChat
Q3 I used to tell my students reading wasn’t homework b/c humans should read for 30 mins nightly & I try to do just that. What is something you’re currently reading or your most recent read? #UTedChat
A3: Just finished @tyburr Best Old Movies for Families and it was AMazing. Lots of great ideas for classic films to show my class when discussing analyzing film/character/plot etc #UTedchat
I feel the exact same way, but sometimes I ave to cut them off at 1 or 2 since my daughter is known to read anywhere from 5-15 books in a week. And she's just starting 4th grade! I love it! #UTedChat#Read4Fun
So, has anyone caught on to my secret plot to find out all the excellent book suggestions tonight as part of why I chose this topic for #UTedChat? Devious and amazing!
I teach older students, so I love 'The Butterfly Effect' since it shows how small decisions real people made in history directly impact our lives. I try to help students see how the small decisions THEY make MATTER. #UTEdchat I also love Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco.
A4 the last book I read that sucked me and I couldn’t move until I had devoured every last page Patrick Ness “A Monsters Call” I sobbed at the end. #UTedChat
A4 I love Mitch Albom... mentioned him already. His books make me think. Children’s author wise I love Audrey Wood like I mentioned before. Eric Carle has also been a favorite. I also loved AA Milne’s work. #UTEdChat
Q4 A great author can paint a mental image so powerful it takes you away to another world, regardless of the genre. Who are a couple of your favorite authors and why? #UTedChat
Yeah, I'm totally jealous you got to hear and meet Ray Bradbury! Did you watch the recent miniseries for Fahrenheit 451 on HBO? It looked amazing but I haven't seen it yet. #UTedChat
A1: I said I was lurking but.... I have to mention The Dot by @peterhreynolds Short picture book that reminds of the importance of making our mark and seeing where it takes us! I used it the first day of class and still read it at the beginning of every year! #UTedChat
One of my favorite read-alouds is The Thing about Georgie by Lisa Graff. The narrator directs the readers to do things in between chapters in order to get a better understanding of the character. Every year I have seen this story affect my students positively. #UTedChat
#UTEdchat Hey, just tuning in. Really late. The Wheel of Time! Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson. I've read them all, and they are all 700,000 pages long!
Eh, no. What is this HBO you speak of? Cable? Hahaha! I don't even watch tv... Movies are a rarity. So much to do, so little time and all that. #UTEdchat
We need to help educators, parents, librarians, administrators, all the people realize graphic novels are REAL BOOKS and it's okay to read them in school and anywhere else!
Sorry, had to get that out of my system! #UTedChat
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@hjones3000, @ToddEDawson, @jedikermit
A5 I love this book! Read it in my undergrad over ten years ago! I loved reading the Junior B. Jones books to my first graders. She was so like them in thinking and actions and they loved the real life situations that she would end up in. #UTedChat
Q5 According to author Jim Trelease of “The Read-Aloud Handbook” reading aloud to our children & students is one of the most important things we can do for their education. What is your favorite Read-Aloud book? #UTedChat
p.s. Buy this book! It's amazing!
I think I'm gonna have to go back through this @wakelet archive with a fine-toothed comb and gather a list of all the books mentioned and post it either on my site @EdTechBabble or the @UCET blog, maybe both places. Too many great books to let slip through the cracks! #UTedChat
A1: My favorite "book" to use in teaching is actually a poem (but it's from a book, so it counts) by Juan Francisco Manzano on slavery in Cuba. It cuts my kids hearts when they read it. #utedchat
Favorite read aloud: Wonder, A Night Divided, The Last of the Really Great Wangdoodles, The Dog Poop Initiative, The Giver, I could go on and on. #UTedchat
A5: I loved using picture books for mini-lesson. The Stranger by Chris Van Allsburg is great for inference. A fun read-aloud is No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman. It's funny, warm, and engaging :-) #utedchat
Q5 According to author Jim Trelease of “The Read-Aloud Handbook” reading aloud to our children & students is one of the most important things we can do for their education. What is your favorite Read-Aloud book? #UTedChat
p.s. Buy this book! It's amazing!
"The Dot" is one of the most amazing books written on getting out of your comfort zone when it comes to art! Thank you for mentioning it Belinda! #UTedChat
A2: I have so many "favorite" education books that I've secretly never read. I have a reading problem, my eyes are bigger than my time and most of the books I own I haven't read yet. But I fully intend to read Building Student's Historical Literacies this summer... #UTedChat
A5: I've read many aloud to students but my favorites are the ones I have read with my own children. From Goodnight Moon to Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. :) #utedchat
Q5 According to author Jim Trelease of “The Read-Aloud Handbook” reading aloud to our children & students is one of the most important things we can do for their education. What is your favorite Read-Aloud book? #UTedChat
p.s. Buy this book! It's amazing!
A6 I think my husband is working... he waits tables at night so we don’t need a babysitter! So I’m probably just hanging out with my four month old... it’s a blast! #UTedChat
A5 Seriously though, I LOVED read-aloud time as a teacher! My favorite to read was "The Witches" by Roald Dahl and I'd do kinds of crazy voices too. I always ended those days with a hoarse voice and I loved it! So amazing! #UTedChat
I agree 100% with you on that one. That's why I didn't care what my students read as long as they were doing the reading. I had some that almost always chose magazines, others comics, others, religious texts, didn't matter as long as they were reading! #UTedChat#Read4Fun
That was always our plan before kids. They're too young to let us just sit and read, but we're getting closer. My oldest would LOVE those plans though! #UTedChat
Thanks everyone for a great #UTedChat tonight. Make sure to follow some of the people you met tonight. Look for the archive via @Wakelet very soon. Now let me get back to reading! 😜
