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janhodgelibrary - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to TexQuest @TSLAC Discussing Digital Resources with #TxLChat Who’s with us tonight?

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sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:01 PM EST

I'm here! Sonja, HS librarian from Nacogdoches #txlchat

MaryWoodard Jan 3 @ 9:01 PM EST

Mary from Mesquite 🙋🏻 #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:02 PM EST

Q1: How do you promote TexQuest Digital Resources? #txlchat @TSLAC

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ReadingRay Jan 3 @ 9:02 PM EST

Kelsey Ray from Garland ISD #txlchat

kellylibrarian1 Jan 3 @ 9:02 PM EST

🎉👊🏻🎊happy new year! #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:02 PM EST

Your almost always present #txlchat archivist. Ready to start the new year.

richellereads Jan 3 @ 9:02 PM EST

Richelle with #gisdlibraries. Got my sweatpants on and ready to chat! #txlchat

MWLibraryDiva Jan 3 @ 9:02 PM EST

I am here from Lampasas. Looking for information to take back to my teachers. #txlchat

alibgeek Jan 3 @ 9:02 PM EST

Marty from San Antonio #txlchat

MichelleDClark2 Jan 3 @ 9:03 PM EST

Michelle here! District Librarian New Summerfield ISD pk-12 #txlchat

linseymtaylor Jan 3 @ 9:03 PM EST

Linsey Taylor, Pk-5 librarian, super excited about this chat tonight #txlchat

aLibrariAnn Jan 3 @ 9:03 PM EST

I'm here. Be patient; I'm trying. #txlchat

richellereads Jan 3 @ 9:04 PM EST

A1 We include a #texquest "thank you" at the bottom of our resource page. https://t.co/exmHjfM04s #txlchat

MWLibraryDiva Jan 3 @ 9:04 PM EST

A1: I have all the resources featured on my Destiny home in a Symbaloo. #txlchat

ReadingRay Jan 3 @ 9:04 PM EST

A1: I make challenges for the teachers. Our coordinator had the librarians do it and I crowdsourced her idea. Like a scavenger hunt #txlchat

mresend1 Jan 3 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1: Using during lessons w/Ts present, advertise in 6wk digi nwsltr, encourage use in class & lib research #txlchat #arlingtech #aisdlibsrv

anderson_lib Jan 3 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1: Using during lessons w/Ts present, advertise in 6wk digi nwsltr, encourage use in class & lib research #txlchat #arlingtech #aisdlibsrv

MaryWoodard Jan 3 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1 trying a new strategy this yr. not promoting #texquest itself but creating "resource packs" for users w/the great info there #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:05 PM EST

I love this idea! #genius #txlchat

In reply to @ReadingRay

aLibrariAnn Jan 3 @ 9:05 PM EST

Seasonal TQ promos at https://t.co/8hknyNfPsk #txlchat #texquest#txlchat

philippi1 Jan 3 @ 9:06 PM EST

What a great idea@@MaryWoodard #txlchat

TammyLedesma Jan 3 @ 9:06 PM EST

I have the icons/links on library website #txlchat

richellereads Jan 3 @ 9:06 PM EST

I included this one in our C&I newsletter! LOVE these flyers! #TexfQuest #txlchat

aLibrariAnn Jan 3 @ 9:05 PM EST

Seasonal TQ promos at https://t.co/8hknyNfPsk #txlchat #texquest#txlchat

R10library Jan 3 @ 9:07 PM EST

Would love to learn more about these resource packs, examples? How constructed? :) #txlchat

In reply to @MaryWoodard

ReadingRay Jan 3 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: I also give concrete examples of how to use the resources in various subjects. That defeats the "how does this apply to me?" #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:07 PM EST

I love sharing, printing, emailing, & telling S's to take a photo of our seasonal promos https://t.co/MoC24ZS8nR #txlchat

aLibrariAnn Jan 3 @ 9:07 PM EST

Several TQ providers have created symbaloo icons. https://t.co/f2i6GhTrRB #texquest #txlchat

In reply to @MWLibraryDiva

sue_fitz - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:07 PM EST

Sue Fitzgerald from Justin, Texas here. #txlchat

R10library Jan 3 @ 9:08 PM EST

So true, point-of-need is a powerful thing...all about the timing #txlchat

In reply to @philippi1

chaodom Jan 3 @ 9:08 PM EST

Joining in late tonight to talk about the wonderful TexQuest. #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:08 PM EST

Q2: How do you make TexQuest easily accessible on your campus? #txlchat @TSLAC

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R10library Jan 3 @ 9:09 PM EST

Hi All, Happy New Year, Terry Roper from Region 10 Richardson sneaking in here :) #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:09 PM EST

We have to drill down 2 what T's & S's need to promote @texquest & resources! #txlchat

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MaryWoodard Jan 3 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1 trying a new strategy this yr. not promoting #texquest itself but creating "resource packs" for users w/the great info there #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: Added direct links to use in Destiny Discover @FollettLearning #txlchat

In reply to @FollettLearning

MWLibraryDiva Jan 3 @ 9:09 PM EST

Great to know I will need to update mine. Thanks! #txlchat

In reply to @aLibrariAnn

aLibrariAnn Jan 3 @ 9:09 PM EST

Check out what other districts are doing at https://t.co/9ZxVhN2aS5 and share your ideas. #txlchat #texquest

mresend1 Jan 3 @ 9:10 PM EST

A2:Link in website w/ school district/grade level specific passwords linked via @GoogleForEdu acct #txlchat #arlingtech #aisdlibsrv

anderson_lib Jan 3 @ 9:10 PM EST

A2:Link in website w/ school district/grade level specific passwords linked via @GoogleForEdu acct #txlchat #arlingtech #aisdlibsrv

ReadingRay Jan 3 @ 9:10 PM EST

A2: they are linked on our library home pages and only a few clicks away for students #txlchat

MaryWoodard Jan 3 @ 9:10 PM EST

got the idea from @NancyJoLambert and @aLibrariAnn use many methods: ppt slides, smore or just links on a google doc #txlchat

In reply to @R10library, @NancyJoLambert, @aLibrariAnn

HewLibrary Jan 3 @ 9:10 PM EST

Happy New Year from Hewitt, TX! #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:11 PM EST

A2: Designed smore w/ links added it to website and had teachers add to their moodle pages #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:11 PM EST

Q2: An easy to remember password for those accessing TexQuest off campus really helps w accessibility. #txlchat

R10library Jan 3 @ 9:11 PM EST

A2: Post info in multiple places - access points where your users are looking. District page, campus page, library page #txlchat

MWLibraryDiva Jan 3 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: I include all the TexQuest information in my library brochures that I provide to all my students and their parents. #txlchat

philippi1 Jan 3 @ 9:11 PM EST

A libguide or other collection of resources can help too #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:11 PM EST

A2: reminders, pop-ins when T's r assigning if they haven't collaborated, specifics 4 specific content areas #txlchat

ktlewis14 Jan 3 @ 9:11 PM EST

Karyn from Katy ISD- Hopping on late, but love learning about the #texquest resources! #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:12 PM EST

Happy New Year! #txlchat

In reply to @HewLibrary

EduGladiators Jan 3 @ 9:12 PM EST

🍎 #EduGladiators returns Jan 14 w/@bethhill2829 kicking it off! ▶️ Join her LIVE afterwards https://t.co/llHTUz5i6u #TMChat #TWOTCW #TXLchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: I share #TexQuest in casual conversations and look for opportunities to make the Ts & Ss lives easier @TSLAC #txlchat

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EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q3: How have you shared TexQuest with other stakeholders such as administrators, board members, & parents? #txlchat @TSLAC

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richellereads Jan 3 @ 9:12 PM EST

A2 Multiple access points, embed links in curriculum documents, @MackinVIA has been a big help at our secondary campuses. #texquest #txlchat

In reply to @MackinVIA

TammyLedesma Jan 3 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2. Posting links in library blog; school's online newsletter #txlchat

R10library Jan 3 @ 9:13 PM EST

A3: Great to share with curriculum directors, bilingual admin, PTA, etc. #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2: Had Gale custom designed cool webpage with links and our school logo. #txlchat

BShuffield Jan 3 @ 9:13 PM EST

Becky Shuffield late to join #txlchat about #texquest

alibgeek Jan 3 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2: IP authenticate so Ss & Ts can access easily #txlchat

aLibrariAnn Jan 3 @ 9:14 PM EST

PTA/ parent night - gr8 opp. to share TQ resources. https://t.co/X9Hfg95jzS more at https://t.co/8hknyNfPsk #texquest #txlchat

MWLibraryDiva Jan 3 @ 9:14 PM EST

A3: I provided parent training session on TexQuest resources at a PTA meeting. #txlchat

philippi1 Jan 3 @ 9:14 PM EST

Try a folder w/resource descriptions & passwords for each student @ the ele level and small cards or bookmarks at the sec level #txlchat

R10library Jan 3 @ 9:14 PM EST

YES! Makes so much sense to make access as easy as possible #txlchat

In reply to @alibgeek

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: I created #Texquest video tutorials for my users https://t.co/JHF8CAmBJU You can also dl them from https://t.co/nUEfxmtlwW #txlchat

MaryWoodard Jan 3 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2 added to our single sign on portal and customized by grade levels #txlchat

richellereads Jan 3 @ 9:14 PM EST

A3 I presented text-to-speech features at a parent night for dyslexic families. Parents loved the resources! #txlchat #TexQuest

R10library Jan 3 @ 9:13 PM EST

A3: Great to share with curriculum directors, bilingual admin, PTA, etc. #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:14 PM EST

A3 each promo I send to T's, S's emails I send to Superintendent, Admin asking them to share w School Board & in memos 2 parents #txlchat

chaodom Jan 3 @ 9:15 PM EST

A3 At NEU night handed out TexQuest info and talked it up #txlchat

AssignmentHelpN Jan 3 @ 9:15 PM EST

Experts on E-learning & EdTech Trends for 2017 https://t.co/I9aiwWWsrV #Teachwriting #TMchat #eduldrcoaching #txlchat #TopTeaching #risdchat

massignmenthelp Jan 3 @ 9:15 PM EST

Science of boredom https://t.co/wyuQqq1ufp #Teachwriting #TMchat #eduldrcoaching #txlchat #TopTeaching #risdchat

richellereads Jan 3 @ 9:16 PM EST

A3 #gisdlibraries share resources at #gisdtechfest https://t.co/wnm0OnJQI5 #txlchat #TexQuest

sue_fitz - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: Gale's custom design https://t.co/qyV4esLSYC #txlchat

technolibrary Jan 3 @ 9:16 PM EST

A3: been embedding myself in our AP capstone class so I can conference with Ss and recommend texquest when needed #txlchat

TammyLedesma Jan 3 @ 9:16 PM EST

#txlchat A3 Yes! Through Twitter, blog, and paper notes home.

ReadingRay Jan 3 @ 9:16 PM EST

We are going to share digital resources with parents, board members, and cummunity members at a TechFest later this month #txlchat

MaryWoodard Jan 3 @ 9:17 PM EST

A3 met with each curriculum coordinator to show resources specifically for their subject area. They now put links in curriculum! #txlchat

R10library Jan 3 @ 9:17 PM EST

This looks awesome! Need to check out Gale Custom Design options! #txlchat

In reply to @sue_fitz

ktlewis14 Jan 3 @ 9:17 PM EST

Our district has a printable bookmark that I give Ss when we research. But it automatically connects at school. 😊#txlchat

philippi1 Jan 3 @ 9:14 PM EST

Try a folder w/resource descriptions & passwords for each student @ the ele level and small cards or bookmarks at the sec level #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:18 PM EST

Get so much from X-Press Sign up for TexQuest X-Press https://t.co/2ZOnCKt76G #txlchat

MWLibraryDiva Jan 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3:Librarians in my district are planning to present TexQuest resources to our faculty at a training next month. #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

Contact your Gale rep and request how you want your page to look. #txlchat. They emailed me back in about 1 day.

kellylibrarian1 Jan 3 @ 9:18 PM EST

How does a custom page work? What do you have to do?
In reply to @sue_fitz

aLibrariAnn Jan 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

Q4: How do you and your teachers incorporate TexQuest in classroom curriculum? Share examples #txlchat

technolibrary Jan 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

We had several of the database apps pushed out to our district App Store-easier for Ss than our web access #txlchat

ktlewis14 Jan 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

At the campus level, I could meet with instructional coaches and make sure they know the ones that pertain to their content too. #txlchat

MaryWoodard Jan 3 @ 9:17 PM EST

A3 met with each curriculum coordinator to show resources specifically for their subject area. They now put links in curriculum! #txlchat

philippi1 Jan 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3 use infographics to highlight authentic usable resources #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

Really find the new website format much easier to navigate @ https://t.co/ufMsquuWMP #txlchat

mresend1 Jan 3 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3: Links via lib website https://t.co/rBWhhsVTHi (website currently under construction) #txlchat #aisdlibsrv #arlingtech

anderson_lib Jan 3 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3: Links via lib website https://t.co/bTfyEqGbFL (website currently under construction) #txlchat #aisdlibsrv #arlingtech

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:21 PM EST

A4: I LOVE the easy access for saving to Google Drive and now One Drive finally @richellereads #txlchat

In reply to @richellereads

sue_fitz - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:21 PM EST

A4: I include information in digital research kits. Demo usage when teaching research strats. #txlchat

ktlewis14 Jan 3 @ 9:21 PM EST

Sounds like I need to get my @MackinVIA set up and get going! #txlchat

In reply to @richellereads, @MackinVIA

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:22 PM EST

LOVE this! #txlchat

technolibrary Jan 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

We had several of the database apps pushed out to our district App Store-easier for Ss than our web access #txlchat

philippi1 Jan 3 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3 take advantage of current news/trends to highlight the power of authentic REAL provable facts #txlchat

MaryWoodard Jan 3 @ 9:22 PM EST

yes! Ask what content they have trouble finding resources for and come prepared with options. They will love you! #txlchat

In reply to @ktlewis14

richellereads Jan 3 @ 9:22 PM EST

A4 #Hyperdocs are an easy way to share ready-made digital resource lists with teachers! https://t.co/HmSrdpShR7 #txlchat #TexQuest

TammyLedesma Jan 3 @ 9:22 PM EST

great idea to embed resources into curriculum guides @aisdlibsrv #txlchat

In reply to @MaryWoodard, @aisdlibsrv

alibgeek Jan 3 @ 9:23 PM EST

@MWLibraryDiva We have luck with keeping things simple & training lower # of resources avoiding overwhelm syndrome #txlchat

MWLibraryDiva Jan 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3:Librarians in my district are planning to present TexQuest resources to our faculty at a training next month. #txlchat

LnobleLydia Jan 3 @ 9:23 PM EST

a conversation with our curriculum director has earned me an audience with at the instructional coaches meeting! #txlchat

In reply to @MaryWoodard

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

Q5: What “cool” features, like the Gale TopicFinder, have you discovered? #txlchat @TSLAC

In reply to @TSLAC

philippi1 Jan 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

A4 Do any of you use the Gale TopicFinder to help Sts narrow down a broad topic? It is in the general Gale resources #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

T-TESS has opened doors as I help w ideas for use in assignments as they are being developed #txlchat

technolibrary Jan 3 @ 9:25 PM EST

#txlchat also don't forget marketing to your student teachers or teachers working on their masters-they often have no idea of resources

R10library Jan 3 @ 9:26 PM EST

Yes! I think T-TESS will drive more usage as librarians partner with teachers #txlchat

In reply to @EdneyLib

richellereads Jan 3 @ 9:26 PM EST

A5 Translate, TopicFinder, TEKS correlation, Save to @googledrive, post to @GoogleForEdu Classroom... #txlchat #TexQuest

In reply to @googledrive, @GoogleForEdu

aLibrariAnn Jan 3 @ 9:26 PM EST

A4: Feel free to modify TQ resource guide for your school/district. https://t.co/AzakQcgF8e Make copy and edit or link. #texquest #txlchat

philippi1 Jan 3 @ 9:26 PM EST

Sorry this should have been A5 #txlchat

philippi1 Jan 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

A4 Do any of you use the Gale TopicFinder to help Sts narrow down a broad topic? It is in the general Gale resources #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:26 PM EST

since it is so graphic it makes ideas for diverse topics easier to see & grasp for S's #txlchat

philippi1 Jan 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

A4 Do any of you use the Gale TopicFinder to help Sts narrow down a broad topic? It is in the general Gale resources #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:26 PM EST

A5: Yes, Topic Finder is an awesome resource! #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q6: How do we ensure that TexQuest continues in the next biennium? Send success stories to lphilippi@tsl.texas.gov @TSLAC #txlchat

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R10library Jan 3 @ 9:28 PM EST

Finding it really helpful for districts to see ex.s of district/campus TQ websites, symbaloos, etc. as templates. More please! #txlchat

aLibrariAnn Jan 3 @ 9:28 PM EST

Have you found any other "must see" features in TexQuest resources? #txlchat

alibgeek Jan 3 @ 9:28 PM EST

A5: Highlight and notes #txlchat

MaryWoodard Jan 3 @ 9:28 PM EST

A6 usage, usage, usage! #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:28 PM EST

Thank a Texas Legislator for TexQuest: remember 2 write Link to find your legislator at https://t.co/nwjb4NlHdS #txlchat

richellereads Jan 3 @ 9:29 PM EST

YES. Ss loved this feature in the @galecengage databases! #txlchat

In reply to @alibgeek, @galecengage

aLibrariAnn Jan 3 @ 9:29 PM EST

Sample sites at https://t.co/9ZxVhN2aS5 #texquest #txlchat

In reply to @R10library

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:29 PM EST

Don't forget to follow all your #LibraryRockstars in this chat! We are all better together! #txlchat

richellereads Jan 3 @ 9:30 PM EST

A6 Get our Ts and Admin hooked on it. Show them they can't live without it - which is true! #TexQuest #txlchat

philippi1 Jan 3 @ 9:30 PM EST

A6 PLEASE send Sts and Ts successes and stories to me @ lphilippi@tsl.texas.gov I will keep a folder of them #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:30 PM EST

Check out the Advanced Search tabs to be blown away! @galecengage #txlchat

In reply to @galecengage

TammyLedesma Jan 3 @ 9:30 PM EST

A6 we need to reach out to school board members &school leaders & patents to promote #texquest #txlchat

R10library Jan 3 @ 9:31 PM EST

Yes, would love to see this expanded by grade level bands, etc. to help campus librarians easily display resources #txlchat

In reply to @aLibrariAnn

aLibrariAnn Jan 3 @ 9:31 PM EST

Admins may not know they have TQ. New resources & TTESS could be foot in the door #txlchat #texquest

In reply to @richellereads

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:32 PM EST

This has been a really good chat for giving ideas to others for successful use of TQ. Lurkers will find a goldmine in archives. #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:32 PM EST

Special thank you to @aLibrariAnn @alibgeek for their #Texquest expertise! #txlchat

In reply to @aLibrariAnn, @alibgeek

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:32 PM EST

Special thanks 2night to @aLibrariAnn @philippi1 & other committee members 4 joining us #TexQuest #txlchat

In reply to @aLibrariAnn, @philippi1

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:32 PM EST

Feeling inspired, y'all! Thank you to @aLibrariAnn @EdneyLib & @janhodgelibrary for leading us tonight #txlchat #TexQuest

In reply to @aLibrariAnn, @EdneyLib, @janhodgelibrary

alibgeek Jan 3 @ 9:33 PM EST

Make sure TexQuest brand is identified w/access to authentic digital resources & support info literacy in era of fake news #txlchat

philippi1 Jan 3 @ 9:33 PM EST

I compile usage stats by ESC regions every 6 months we use these for our legislative stats check them @ https://t.co/cWcJtVFvr6 #txlchat

MWLibraryDiva Jan 3 @ 9:33 PM EST

Plenty of great ideas to try. Thanks for this timely chat since we are planning a district training on TexQuest. #txlchat

richellereads Jan 3 @ 9:34 PM EST

Thank you #txlchat for the great ideas & thank you @TSLAC @aLibrariAnn @alibgeek @philippi1 for #TexQuest!

In reply to @TSLAC, @aLibrariAnn, @alibgeek, @philippi1

philippi1 Jan 3 @ 9:34 PM EST

A6 Call and email legislators to praise TexQuest resources let them know how and why we need them! #txlchat

BShuffield Jan 3 @ 9:35 PM EST

Thanks for some great ideas for promoting #texquest resources! #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:35 PM EST

Archives in the AM at https://t.co/p60Cu9vs9n #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:35 PM EST

Also Special Thanks to @philippi1 for sharing her expertise and joining us tonight! #txlchat

In reply to @philippi1

TammyLedesma Jan 3 @ 9:36 PM EST

Thank you! #txlchat I'm working on a presentation on creating connections & collaboration love these chats @aisdlibsrv

In reply to @aisdlibsrv

EdneyLib - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:37 PM EST

it is a newsletter that is developed to help keep us up to date on TexQuest #txlchat

kellylibrarian1 Jan 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

What is x-press? How does it work?
In reply to @EdneyLib

utalaniz Jan 3 @ 9:37 PM EST

Sorry I missed #txlchat tonight! Look forward to seeing the archives!

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 3 @ 9:39 PM EST

retweeting the Pirate Challenge! would love it if you joined me! #txlchat #tlap

sonjaschulz - Moderator Jan 2 @ 1:50 PM EST

30-Day Teach Like a Pirate Challenge! https://t.co/kHm1PyMad6 #tlap #txlchat