#TXLchat Archive
The #TXLchat provides a forum for Texas librarians (but not limited to Texas librarians) to create collaborative connections, share educational resources, and foster life-long learning.
Tuesday May 3, 2016
Welcome to w/special guest discussing the Texas Media Awards - Everyone give a shout out!
Jean D. ES in Sugar Land, TX. Good evening! π
My homework is all done! Yahoo! 10 days till graduation!!ππππΌππΌ
so cool! I can't wait 2 read it!
Linsey Taylor, elementary librarian
Hello, fabulous Texas librarians!!! Sonja, HS Librarian from Nacogdoches here tonight for
Sharon is here & ready to go. Library consultant and adjunct prof from Tyler.
Q1: What are the Texas Media Awards?
Melissa Mathew here from Mesquite ISD & library intern from TAMUC!
A1:Texas Media Awards are for All Ss showcasing excellence https://t.co/Au0GKCteju
Q1: What are the Texas Media Awards?
A1: Recognition for those librarians using via to advocate for their libraries?
Rowena Verdin, HS librarian, Houston
Marsha Edney from Henderson HS
A1: All Public, Private & Homeschool Ss in PreK-12 Eligible for the Texas Media Awards
A1: Texas Media Awards Comm currently in a phase which may emerge as the Texas Technology Awards
Q2: Give examples of ways you have used your Library to support your community. just posted this
Oops. Forgot intro. Len from here in Austin. School Program coordinator for , library standards, ESSA, etc.
A1:Texas Media Awards are for All Ss showcasing excellence
Watch for answers from our special guest from the Texas Media Awards
A2 I'll b keeping the lib open once a week in June for Ss & fam 2 check out books, hear a book read, play games, do puzzles, etc
A2: Texas Media Awards contest info should be updated by June 2016-Subs can be sent in early b4 1/13/17 DL
Debra Marshall CoppellISD. Hi yall.
A2: All Ss entering Texas Media Awards must have a sponsoring Texas Library (School, Public or Private)
Q3: What categories are available for submissions to the TX Media Awards?
Just used the library to celebrate for ! Ss were shocked about a day for kids! https://t.co/gxE1wjpYsK
Q2: Give examples of ways you have used your Library to support your community. just posted this
A2- family nights, ebooks open 24/7, going to connect w/ pub lib for summer reading.. Brittni Elem lib from Brenham!
A3: More Current Tx Media Awards Categories Graphic Design, Multimedia Presos, Video Production & Web Design
A3: Current TX Media Awards Categories: Animation, B&W Photo, Color Photo, Book Trailer, Digital Music Comp
A3: Sponsoring TX Librarians important to provide guidance on copyright issues for TX Media Awards subs
A2: Promoting Coppell Pub. library Summer Reading program through libn visit to school.
A2.2 I taught in the L, earning one of my Ss a to camp! She wanted to know more! Does that count?
A2 Planning to partner w/ local Public library for summer reading
Q2A: What are the submission dates for the Texas Media Awards next year?
Maybe next TechCamp should have a TXLA how to Media award session.
would be an awesome category to add! I will bring it to the committee this week! https://t.co/FWFsfcuT1q
A2.2 I taught in the L, earning one of my Ss a to camp! She wanted to know more! Does that count?
Q4: Is there a Maker Category available in the Texas Media Awards?
A2: All Ss entering Texas Media Awards must have a sponsoring Texas Library (School, Public or Private)
A4: We are writing rubrics now for a Maker Category to be added to TX Media Awards
A4: Feel free to give suggestions/feedback by Texas Media Awards FB Page via messaging
Q5: How could we support the Texas Media Awards in our Library? What ideas do you have?
How are TxMediaAwards promoted to librarians & student?
A3: I wish there was a community involvement or social activism using category-like a for uplifting chats by Ss.
A5: Public librarians can talk to their patrons from home school groups and maker groups about the TX Media Awards
That is something we are working on. In the past, it's been through listserves. Hoping this will help! https://t.co/lTkymrbcBP
How are TxMediaAwards promoted to librarians & student?
a5Awareness of categories & entry dates. tap into classes that would support entries. faculty awareness of catagories
A5: Have mini-6wk sessions focusing on each category. Selecting top 3. Encouraging their participation & advocating it campus-wide.
A5: School Libs can involve Ts in Texas Media Awards. Many Ss doing these activities in class or after school pro
According to the Texas Media Awards are not well known at this time so let's get busy!
A5:Use your Library as a creative outlet for Ss entering the Texas Media Awards
Is there a flyer or something that we can use to promote TXMediaAwards? If so, where can we find it?
A5 Provide workshops/training for Ss; work w/ teachers (drama, comm appl, computer, etc); Promote Texas Media Awards
Absolutely! was my first as chair. I want there to be more involvement and would love questions https://t.co/KL9AyQvUtE
According to the Texas Media Awards are not well known at this time so let's get busy!
Please let me know if there's some help I can offer over the summer.
What types of projects have you seen in the past for the Texas Media Awards?
Most of our PBLs have a digital product involved. I can guide them to fit TmA & help submit.
if not we could make some esp showcasing special events to support a specific contest category https://t.co/zfUiBozpu1
Is there a flyer or something that we can use to promote TXMediaAwards? If so, where can we find it?
Perhaps writing an article for TLJ would help advertise TxMediaAwards.
I was thinking the same thing-, , so we can build. Speakers heading to libraries? https://t.co/But0mCOQeR
Is there a flyer or something that we can use to promote TXMediaAwards? If so, where can we find it?
This is exactly how I was able to get entries from my school at . Graphic Design 9-12 1st & 3rd pl https://t.co/PdhPNjHQcB
a5Awareness of categories & entry dates. tap into classes that would support entries. faculty awareness of catagories
Let's all give kudos to who I grabbed at & got her to share about the Texas Media Awards
Sorry I missed the chat .
Fabulous idea! We had the BoS winner on the cover a few years ago! https://t.co/oOSCjKb69b
Perhaps writing an article for TLJ would help advertise TxMediaAwards.
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure. Tweet me anytime https://t.co/xO0V6YmmsV
Let's all give kudos to who I grabbed at & got her to share about the Texas Media Awards
thanks so much for joining us tonight!
Don't forget to follow your fellow Librarian in for more
Thanks etal for tonight's
TY for planting this valuable seed of advocacy! It's a fine way for our amazing kids to shine!
We have a committee of 9 and the chair who judge. Some have fellow librarians help out. We had over 700 https://t.co/oalVI31yqr
how many & who judge contest?
