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kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #NJLibChat for librarians & media specialists! I will be moderating & our co-moderator tonight is @NikkiDRobertson !

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:00 PM EDT

YAY! I'm so excited! #NJLibChat https://t.co/8JCRNOcpAP

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #NJLibChat for librarians & media specialists! I will be moderating & our co-moderator tonight is @NikkiDRobertson !

mrnavas May 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hey @kristawelz !!!! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Tonight's #NJLibChat discusses Libraries & Learning! Questions start in a few mins! Introduce yourself!

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT

@mrnavas @kristawelz Woo HOO! You're here! So happy! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT

@mrnavas Marcos! Thanks for remembering, buddy! #NJLibChat

AMitchell828 May 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hello #NjlibChat Angie, elementary media specialist from NC.

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 Hey Angie, you're such a loyal librarian! How are you, my dear? #NJLibChat

mrnavas May 3 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Marcos from nj tech facilitator #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:02 PM EDT

This is my happy dance because I get to chat with all my #NJLibChat friends! YAY! #tlchat https://t.co/wQ8itJHBFs

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Please answer the questions (Q1, Q2 ...) starting with A1, A2 ... and your response. End your answer with the #NJLibChat hashtag! :)

kapjohnson May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT

This MD librarian is ready for #NJLibChat tonight! Kim, HS

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Lisa, TL from Bucks Co PA. Multitasking trying to get pics up from today's fabulous guest author visit w/ @kateklise! #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@mrnavas We love our Tech Facilitators! Thank you for joining us tonight for #NJLibChat

alyssamcalhoun May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT

I'm visiting #NJLibchat tonight from Iowa! I'm Alyssa, and I'm a PS-4 teacher-librarian.

mrnavas May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hey @NikkiDRobertson #NJLibChat

noveltalk May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi #NJLibChat ~ Lisa ~ middle school librarian ~ VA

HSNMediaCenter May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi there- Lauren, SLMS from Middletown NJ. Happy to join in tonight on this #NJLibChat.

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@alyssamcalhoun Hi Alyssa! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT

I am a Media Specialist in an NJ High School. I like to teach Prof Dev to teachers & I am a current EdTech Doctoral student #NJLibchat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@alyssamcalhoun YAY! Thank you for joining #NJLibChat Some of my favorite peeps r from Iowa! @shannonmmiller #tlchat

mrnavas May 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Love supporting @kristawelz and my home state librarians #NJLibChat

KatieJMcNamara May 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Teacher Librarian from CA. Attempting to juggle after school, #njlibchat and #gafechat on my cell. Eek

BenderLibrarian May 3 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi my name is Melinda and I am an elementary teacher librarian from Reading, Pennsylvania. #NjlibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:05 PM EDT

I'm a high school librarian @James_Clemens 9th-12th grades! Love being a librarian! #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 @kateklise Who was the author?! #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@BenderLibrarian Welcome! We are so glad you joined us for #NJLibChat tonight! You ROCK!

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@KatieJMcNamara LOL! That's just how librarians do things! Glad you are here! #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@HSNMediaCenter Hi Lauren! So happy you joined u for #NJLibChat tonight!

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hello folks sorry i am tardy. And i do not have a note! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Q1: What type of Professional Development do you engage in to help ensure high-quality learning? #NJLibChat https://t.co/2wFAZbPkz8

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 @kateklise So cool! I am the biggest author nerd! They are like rock stars to me : ) #NJLibChat

BksBytesnBreath May 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Lisa from NJ elementary librarian K-4 #njlibchat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@bookgirl614 Bibiana, my dear! HI!! Where's your ID and your late pass HA! Thanks for remembering! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@BksBytesnBreath Hi Lisa :) Thanks for joining us #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: TWITTER! Finding the right hashtags to find "your people" has changed my life! #NJLibChat https://t.co/vBM9I6OZEX #tlchat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: TWITTER! Finding the right hashtags to find "your people" has changed my life! #NJLibChat https://t.co/8ytrabwAuW #tlchat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: I watch webinars from @SimpleK12 & @edwebnet. I also present & attend lots of in-state PD. STEM, leadership, libraries etc. #NJLibChat

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 BEA, BookCon(in il this yr. Book stores and Edcamps #NJLibChat

alyssamcalhoun May 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Twitter chats, for one. I also attend Iowa librarian conference, edtech conference, and currently a makerspace class. #NJLibchat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@BksBytesnBreath Welcome! So glad you joined us for #NJLibChat Jump on in!

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson @kateklise seriously - me too! I get pretty excited - as do my students! #NJLibChat

HSNMediaCenter May 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: webcasts, podcasts, Twitter, blogs, really liking Medium posts right now #NJLibChat

BenderLibrarian May 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: I go to state library conferences, county meetings and love using Twitter and LMnet. #NjlibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson Yes, I have met so many great people on Twitter. IVery important to have a Twitter presence if u r an educator #NJLibChat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Twitter has def become my go-to for finding out new and awesome info! Also PSLA conference, ISTE, etc. #NJLibChat

stony12270 May 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Twitter chats and library/ tech conferences! Stony, TL from AR- hello #NJLibChat friends!

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@alyssamcalhoun State Library Association Conferences are so important to attend & it's nice to be around ppl who "get you"! #NJLibChat

kapjohnson May 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1 Twitter and webinars are great, but I love in-person PD- conferences and Edcamps #njlibchat

BksBytesnBreath May 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: online webinairs, twitter, reading blogs #njlibchat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@BenderLibrarian LMnet? Wow, I never heard of this one! Which one do you prefer? #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@bookgirl614 BookCon? Tell me more! #NJLibChat

KatieJMcNamara May 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1 Seek out PD most needed for TS and Ss. Focusing on their needs fills my needs 😄 #NJLibChat https://t.co/y5cYJf8o3g

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Q1: What type of Professional Development do you engage in to help ensure high-quality learning? #NJLibChat https://t.co/2wFAZbPkz8

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@BenderLibrarian I used to use LM net and haven't in ages... what do you use it for mostly? #njlibchat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@kapjohnson just signed up for my first #edcamp in Hershey! Can't wait! #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@bookgirl614 I LOVE #EdCamps! They are always so fun and infomative. My head is swimming after an edcamp #NJLibChat

alyssamcalhoun May 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 edcamps are awesome! You'll love it! #NJLibchat

noveltalk May 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: Twitter, rdg publications + writing book reviews & TL articles - last 2 have challenged me to walk in Ss shoes :) #NJLibChat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson @bookgirl614 I often feel that way after these chats! #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@kristawelz @SimpleK12 @edwebnet I love the blue bunnies & learning in my pajamas! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@kapjohnson We are orchestrating an Urban EdCamp in Hudson County. @mrnavas @bookgirl614 Both are excellent leaders #NJLibChat

HSNMediaCenter May 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: Edcamps, makerfests, meetup groups for #makered #makerspace PD #NJLibChat

alyssamcalhoun May 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 Twitter is great because it's so timely! Personalized learning in the moment. How awesome is that?! #NJLibchat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: I also learn so much from reading blog posts written by YOU about all the cool stuff u r doing in ur library! <3 #NJLibChat #tlchat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson Nikki, your head is always swimming ha! You are indeed an innovator! :) #NJLibChat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@alyssamcalhoun Totally! I have been getting more and more involved and feel like I learn something every time I sign on! #NJLibChat

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson #njLibChat up until this yr it was held in Javits center in NYC. It ws awesome! Lib received tix to bfast n luch e authors

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@noveltalk what types of books do you review? I find it so interesting that the more you read the more conversation u have! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 @NikkiDRobertson @bookgirl614 I'm blushing :) :) thank you #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@kristawelz LOL! You got me there! My head IS always swimming! #NJLibChat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@alyssamcalhoun I should stalk more... I've been doing more interacting with Twitter than my family some evenings! ;) #NJLibChat

BenderLibrarian May 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT

I like to use it to see what other people are doing in their libraries and to ask questions when I am stuck.Prefer Twitter chats #njlibchat

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@HSNMediaCenter #njLibChat this is where i have connected and expanded my growth the best!

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q2: Did you learn all the unique functions of the library in library school or on-the-job training? #NJLibchat https://t.co/Fm60oaPqWL

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson if u have those bunny slippers I will fall on the floor right now! ha! many teachers have them! Not me though ha #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@BenderLibrarian Me too! @plemmonsa @GwynethJones @librarian_tiff r @shannonmmiller some of my favorites to learn from! #NJLibChat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT

ooooh, good question A2! #NJLibChat

KatieJMcNamara May 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 @alyssamcalhoun hubby know he is on his own for dinner Monday's. 3 twitter chats. #NJLibChat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: learned a lot from observations during lib school, learn something every day from on the job, though! #NJLibChat

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@BenderLibrarian dotti #njLibChat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Caren from NC, 4/5 Media Coordinator, stalking if it's okay!! #NJLibchat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@kristawelz I actually DO have a pair of @SimpleK12 Bunny slippers! W00t! #NJLibChat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: Learned more on the job! #NJLibchat

AMitchell828 May 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 I have been in library school the same time as I have been a media specialist. It has been great. I graduate in Dec. #NJlibchat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: Although library school taught me the advanced, I learned the "basics" from on-the-job training. ##NJLibChat https://t.co/xTw2L1c6Fr

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 I have 10 yrs experience as a librarian. I owe it to @RutgersCommInfo and on-the-job experience. #NJLibChat

noveltalk May 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@kristawelz YA and MG - Netgalley ARCs makes it even more fun :) #NJLibChat

alyssamcalhoun May 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: On the job (however I started my job & MA program at the same time). I'm still learning new things every day! #NJLibchat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: LOL! Library School?! Life of hard knocks & having INCREDIBLE library aides who had my back like Gabriella Dubose! <3 #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes HI Caren! So nice of you to join us! I love the cupcakes ha! You are making me want the munchies :) #NJLibChat

mrnavas May 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A1 makerfaire, edcamps, unconf #NJLibChat

BksBytesnBreath May 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: On the job training without a doubt everyday there is something new and exciting #njlibchat

AMitchell828 May 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2 I'm going to miss learning from fellow grad classmates. I've Twitter though & a great district team to continue growing with. #NJlibchat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Yes - definitely shout out to library assistants! Mine is the best!! I'd be lost without her. #NJLibChat https://t.co/Xm8B5Hfipo

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: LOL! Library School?! Life of hard knocks & having INCREDIBLE library aides who had my back like Gabriella Dubose! <3 #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson How did I not know hahaha! You are tooooo much Nikki! You really love to learn. Bless your heart <3 #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@kristawelz @ReadforCupcakes Oh geez! Now I want a cupcake! LOL! #NJLibChat

alyssamcalhoun May 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson I am so lucky to have had AMAZING aides. Save my life ALL the time, and always making the program look good! #NJLibchat

KatieJMcNamara May 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2 Lib classes made me figure out report things. On the job figured out how I wanted to run Library Land. Each year I add a goal #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes yes, me too. I learned how to write very well in library school, but the experience was key. #NJLibChat

BksBytesnBreath May 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@kristawelz great infographic! #njlibchat

stony12270 May 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: Learning in school was good... But learning on the job was how it happened for me. And visits with TL friends! #NJLibChat

BenderLibrarian May 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: I learned a lot from volunteering in a ms library and working in public during the summer. #njlibchat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson @kristawelz @ReadforCupcakes was just thinking the same things... #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@MsDrasby thank you, my dear! #NJLibChat

AMitchell828 May 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A1 Conferences, district meetings, blogs, and twitter. #NJlibchat

noveltalk May 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Q2: balance of edu + on the job. An amazing mentor from our upper school library offered tremendous support! #NJlibchat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2: I have a wonderful principal who allows me trial and error and some leeway to make the library program my way! #NJLibchat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@alyssamcalhoun RIGHT!? I'd be lost if it weren't for my aide, Kimberly Johnson #NJLibChat https://t.co/WwZbgM2W6t #tlchat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@alyssamcalhoun me too.I <3 how that worked out. Everything fell into place because we had interaction on the job while LEARNING #NJLibChat

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@alyssamcalhoun @NikkiDRobertson LUCKY! I am jealous. 2school not help i service 1500 a week #njLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes You are so lucky! Not everyone has supportive admin. My admin, @dcjchsSc is AWESOME! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@mrnavas Marcos, your list can go on and on. You are really a huge part of my learning experiences. You & @bookgirl614 #NJLibChat

AMitchell828 May 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes It really helps doesn't it. I love my principal she has given me so much freedom also. #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@noveltalk Finding a good mentor is so crucial but often hard to find in our positions. Glad u have a great one! #NJLibChat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson @noveltalk We also have a wonderful director at the county office who is always willing to help! #NJLibchat

alyssamcalhoun May 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@bookgirl614 @NikkiDRobertson You must be superwoman! You're right, we're lucky. Sucks that schools choose to cut in the library. #NJLibchat

lcmediacenter May 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A2 Learn by trying, failing and trying again. Tweak and re-tweak. #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Q3: How do you evaluate your library's services? #NJLibChat https://t.co/jW6ub1mu5m

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@bookgirl614 @alyssamcalhoun UGH! You soffer & the kids suffer in turn. We NEED our library aides! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@lcmediacenter before I started working I thought I had to be perfect in order to succeed in life. That was such a mistake. #NJLibChat

HSNMediaCenter May 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2: Shout out to @RutgersCommInfo Inquiry, PBL, info literacy, designing the space just a few things we all thought about!! #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@lcmediacenter Yup! I am always changing, tweaking, thinking & redoing as needed. #NJLibChat

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@alyssamcalhoun @NikkiDRobertson yes it is. It has umpacted my Ss and Ts tremendously. #njLibChat

BenderLibrarian May 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@bookgirl614 I feel your pain. I work inner city service 850 by myself trained student volunteers. I know everything inside out.#NJLibChat

mrskmattson May 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Kristen -- HS teacher librarian from Illinois; jumping in a bit late! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson Library aides/pages are so essential & hard working. They go above and beyond. #NJLibChat

AMitchell828 May 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 I have students complete surveys for me. This yr I am surveying the teachers also to see how I can improve to help them more. #NJlibchat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3: I like to use the Danielson Eval for Media Specialists & the "Media Keys Effectiveness System" https://t.co/J4ygnq5hSe #NJLibChat

noveltalk May 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Q3: student SURVEY! Administer during a book talk week so input is gathered from almost 100% of Ss. Transformative! #NJLibChat

kapjohnson May 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 I have a hard time evaluating my services b/c there is so much to compare yourself to. Aasl standards, ISTE, other centers, #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@HSNMediaCenter @RutgersCommInfo I'll never forget designing the 90 page Needs Assessment assignment! Ha! #NJLibChat Learned A LOT!

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Need a reminder for the next #NJLibChat? Sign up for notifications! Next chat is Tues, May 17 @ 8PM #librarylife https://t.co/l818DGmKJo

SherryDCopeland May 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late. MS from Georgia. One of my awesome teacher supporters text me earlier about this chat. #NJLibChat @NicollsCheryl

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 @alyssamcalhoun No one should have to go it alone in their library w/o their library aide #NJLibChat https://t.co/WSZUNMjV8q

kapjohnson May 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 so, sometimes evaluation has to be personal. Are my students welcomed, happy, and learning? #NJLibChat

mrskmattson May 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3. I keep an eye on circ data and program attendance #s but so much is informal, qualitative data like engagement & learning #NJLibChat

stony12270 May 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3: I enjoy surveying Ss and Ts using Google forms! #NJLibChat

lcmediacenter May 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

No way I could do my job effectively without my amazing clerk. #NJLibChat https://t.co/J9LcarE7IS

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson Library aides/pages are so essential & hard working. They go above and beyond. #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 Angie, you would do great in Doctoral work if you love data. You're a smart cookie :) #NJLibChat

KatieJMcNamara May 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 main evaluation is if Ss show up and stay. #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@SherryDCopeland @NicollsCheryl Welcome Neighbor! I'm from Alabama but grew up in GA! #NJLibChat

alyssamcalhoun May 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3: Student & staff survey. Which reminds me to put that on my to-do list! #NJLibchat

noveltalk May 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@BenderLibrarian @bookgirl614 totally get it! I'm sole librarian in our middle school - gotta wear all the hats:) still so fun! #njlibchat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT

We have no aides and my book carts are overflowing!!! But it's okay! #NJLibchat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Finally! @Animoto ready to share pics from our author visit with @kateklise https://t.co/MkwSrhYdeX #njlibchat #TLchat #churchvilleCR

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@SherryDCopeland @NicollsCheryl Hi GIRLS! Glad you can make it! Nice meeting you both! We just dived into Question 3. #NJLibChat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 @Animoto @kateklise We have a SKYPE with Kenn Nesbitt scheduled next week! Can't wait! #NJLibchat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Q3: I think I unofficially evaluate my library services by watching how students use & interact in the library #NJLibChat

stony12270 May 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Also, I like seeing what everyone is doing in the library on Twitter TL chats- learning from others helps me innovate & eval #NJLibChat

BksBytesnBreath May 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: I love asking the kids - always so honest and real, survey staff, #njlibchat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@alyssamcalhoun I've been doing a lot of teacher and student feedback too #NJLibChat

BenderLibrarian May 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: I think it is evident how our services are by how busy the library is. I am busy helping the minute I walk through the door. #njlibchat

noveltalk May 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT

“@KatieJMcNamara: A3 main evaluation is if Ss show up and stay. #NJLibChat” Agreed!!!

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: I see a blog post coming to answer this! To much for just 140 characters! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@lcmediacenter You are correct, Elaine. Give your clerk a big hug tomorrow. We all need to know we are needed :) #NJLibChat

mrskmattson May 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3. What types of questions do you put on your surveys? What type of data are you looking for? #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes can you get student volunteers? #NJLibChat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes @Animoto @kateklise LOVE Kenn Nesbitt! Big fan of his poems and website! #NJLibChat

BksBytesnBreath May 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: Also ongoing assessment as projects finish, after trying something new or working with a colleague #njlibchat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: Student, parent, and teacher surveys. Observation of my students and their engagement! Evaluation #NJLibchat

BenderLibrarian May 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 Good idea I have never done that. #NJLibChat

kapjohnson May 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson I know, sometime I feel like I should save Twitter chat questions for a slow week on the blog #NJLibChat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@kristawelz I have some helpers that come in first thing in the morning, but we end of socializing! Building Relationships! #NJLibchat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@kristawelz @ReadforCupcakes Yes. I love my student library aides. They take care of so much for e. #NJLibChat

KatieJMcNamara May 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@BenderLibrarian love love love that Ss are waiting when I get to the library #njlibchat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes yes! ME TOO! Most of the time they have HW to do & then we spend time talking about life :) #NJLibChat

AMitchell828 May 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3 I have also started blogging as a way of reflecting on what is happening in my media center. #NJLibchat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@KatieJMcNamara @BenderLibrarian Had to close the library today for test. Had kids beating on the doors & windows..So crazy! LOL! #NJLibChat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@alyssamcalhoun I know. I find it takes time to get Ts to respond - Ss are always willing to give an opinion! #NJLibChat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@kristawelz Just started a Genius Hour after school once a month and I've got to know more of their back stories! #NJLibchat

HSNMediaCenter May 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3: So many goals/objectives we have and then so many tools to measure! Twitter character attempt fail! #NJLibChat

lcmediacenter May 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Forgot my intro. Elaine from Tampa. Work with PreK-3rd at a K-8 school #NJLibChat

stony12270 May 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3: I like asking Ss what they think in the AM and at lunch when we have crowds. I enjoy asking Ss 1 on 1 what we can do better. #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@lcmediacenter Welcome from Tampa! Glad you could join us for #NJLibChat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 @alyssamcalhoun Most of my Ts don't read their email!! #NJLibchat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson @KatieJMcNamara @BenderLibrarian We have science benchmarks in the morning! It's going to be too quiet!! #NJLibchat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Q4: Do you offer your school Professional Development? What kind? #NJLibChat https://t.co/4wgIFRzhhE

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@stony12270 #njLibChat Ss love the personal attention.

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@stony12270 I do so much of this as well. Student voice & by observing their behavior as well. I feel like #JaneGoodall #NJLibChat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4: Did a Twitter PD session and of course book talks ("books and bites") Would love to do more w/tech next year! #NJLibChat

SherryDCopeland May 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT

toty for our county was a media specialist. I thought this was huge for our profession. hopeful! #NJLibChat

THLibrariZen May 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT

So sad I'm missing #NJLibChat right now! My meeting ran late! Can't wait to read through the archives!

stony12270 May 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT

I totally agree with this! I want to ask Ss for opinions in the AM now that we have discussed this! #NJLibChat https://t.co/5dIgjuGRm2

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@stony12270 #njLibChat Ss love the personal attention.

AMitchell828 May 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes @LWeiss10 @alyssamcalhoun I understand the feeling. However the ones that do really give me honest opinions. #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes @KatieJMcNamara @BenderLibrarian I hate that "they" think the library should be used for testing... :( #NJLibChat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 @ReadforCupcakes @alyssamcalhoun Definitely. Found anonymous surveys good for honesty too #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: I like to teach both students & teachers. However, I love teaching PD, such as Google, EdTech tools, & finding ELA sources. #NJLibChat

alyssamcalhoun May 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: Kind of hard in my building--PD is built months ahead of time. Need to do better at pop-ups. #NJLibchat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: I've tried online PD this year with limited success! We are going 1:1 next year https://t.co/T1WE9Fndaj #NJLibchat

KatieJMcNamara May 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson @kristawelz @ReadforCupcakes I would not survive lunch without my S volunteers! #njlibchat

lcmediacenter May 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4 Some after school sessions but more happens during the school day when they seek me out in the LMC. #NJLibChat

AMitchell828 May 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4 This year I have created online PD &also face to face PD offering one on one, small group, or big group sessions after school. #NJLIBchat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@lcmediacenter agreed - lots of informal sharing type of PD! #NJLibChat

stony12270 May 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4: Tech trainings mostly! Not as much as I used too, though. I need to get this going again! Tried today after school and.... #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@bookgirl614 what type of subjects did you offer? #NJLibChat

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@lcmediacenter this works for me as well. #njLibChat

kapjohnson May 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4 I do flipped and personal lessons for office 365 stuff (we are a @Microsoft school) and @TEDTalks Tuesday lunches #NJLibChat

HSNMediaCenter May 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Proud to say our school offers sustained professional development opportunities for staff and all teachers can act as leaders. #NJLibChat

alyssamcalhoun May 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4: I also just know how much stuff teachers have thrown at them. Try to only show tools/books of absolute worth & application. #NJLibchat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@HSNMediaCenter that's fabulous! We were just talking about this on #satchat this weekend. #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes @LWeiss10 @alyssamcalhoun Teachers read emails from the librarian? That's a good one! #NJLibChat https://t.co/WjHE3zL5gQ

noveltalk May 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Q4: principal carves out time 4 periodic library updates @ fac meets -"top 5 YA/MG" book talk + info lit, plagiarism Etc #NJLibChat

KatieJMcNamara May 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT

.@NikkiDRobertson @ReadforCupcakes @BenderLibrarian The library is much more than a space to book. #njlibchat

stony12270 May 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4: cont... Had two show up. Shared about professional connections via social media and blogging. Ts don't realize their power! #NJLibChat

AMitchell828 May 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4 My most successful one this year was on Canvas. I taught both Ts & Ss how to use it. Ts could jump in & not have to teach Ss. #NJLibchat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4: I've also found to do one topic at a time, more in depth, instead of many topics to overwhelm! #NJLibchat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@alyssamcalhoun yes! Having been a classroom T first for 18 yrs I feel like I can really relate! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@HSNMediaCenter yes, my school,too. They are great with PD.They really try to encourage Ts to constantly learn :) @nbergenschools #NJLibChat

noveltalk May 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT

“@ReadforCupcakes: A4: I've also found to do one topic at a time, more in depth, instead of many topics to overwhelm! #NJLibchat” Yes!

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson @LWeiss10 @alyssamcalhoun #NJLibchat https://t.co/sh0Dtk1G7V

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: YES! 1:1, small group, department meetings, coteaching, etc. #NJLibChat

AMitchell828 May 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@bookgirl614 I created them using Jing or Screencast and shared them via Google. #NJLIBchat They came to me for follow up questions.

BenderLibrarian May 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: Have done online pd ts using newsletters like S'more. Done pd for library dept. #njlibchat

lcmediacenter May 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: When I offer resources, I slip in info about resources, programs that might help with their upcoming focus. #NJLibChat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson @ReadforCupcakes @alyssamcalhoun ha! I'm lucky to have some very supportive Ts. Hopefully will entice more! #NJLibChat

BksBytesnBreath May 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: newsletters (SMORE), emails with website links or small tidbits, Teach Tuesdays invite staff to stop by with questions #njlibchat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson @ReadforCupcakes @LWeiss10 @alyssamcalhoun Nikki, I'm rolling here! You are too too much! #NJLibChat

stony12270 May 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 love @canva! #NJLibChat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 I tend to show Ss first in my class, that way when the teachers experiment they will have help! #NJLibchat

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@kristawelz I stared simple w oncourse google classroom GAFE Using pic books k-6 #NJLibChat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@stony12270 I'm surprised! I feel like I'm constantly learning from you on here - why aren't your Ts?! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 Yes, I heard Canvas is really climbing up there with Blackboard! Great job in teaching them! #NJLibChat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@BenderLibrarian https://t.co/T1WE9Fndaj #NJLibchat

KatieJMcNamara May 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4 need to offer more PD through year. Focused on collaboration-passively providing Ts training in process. #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Q5: How do you reflect on your own educational paths and experiences? #NJLibChat https://t.co/ypYcMMhoEN

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@BenderLibrarian I love @SmorePages Even better....some of my teachers actually read it! YAY! #NJLibChat https://t.co/i3E5MQNkVa

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 @stony12270 I have just started doing Twitter Chats, and my knowledge has increased so much!! #AR4Learning is my fav! #NJLibchat

lcmediacenter May 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes @AMitchell828 If the Ss are excited, eager then Ts will be more apt to try. #NJLibChat

stony12270 May 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 lol it's the end of the year--and I've gotten out of habit of offering Tech Tuesdays over past few years 😟 my fault!! #NJLibChat

BenderLibrarian May 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4: Feel like I should do more pd but meetings are scheduled full and ts are overwhelmed. I feel conflicted. #njlibchat

AMitchell828 May 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes Definitely the way to go. Spark the Ss interest. Higher student engagement gets Ts interested for sure. #NJLIBchat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes @stony12270 haven't seen that chat yet - will check it out! #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5: Blogging helps me to reflect on my professional practice. Also building & refining my #eportfolio helps #NJLibChat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@stony12270 I still say "if you feed them, they will come..." #NJLibChat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@kristawelz @AMitchell828 I also heard they were updating this summer so it was going to be more like Google classrooms! #NJLibchat

alyssamcalhoun May 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5: Think chats like this help. Also blogging. Love looking back at what we've done. #NJLibchat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5: The key to figuring out the future is to evaluate. Measure success according to the outcomes u desire. Never stop learning. #NJLibChat

stony12270 May 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 oh my goodness! Thanks for this encouragement, friend! I love blogging and sharing the journey! #NJLibChat I never know enough!!

kapjohnson May 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5 blogging and tweeting help me reflect. #NJLibChat

noveltalk May 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT

“@LWeiss10: @stony12270 I still say "if you feed them, they will come..." #NJLibChat” ha! So true :)

AMitchell828 May 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5 Blogging has been one of my best way of reflecting on my practices. #NJlibchat Conversations with other media specialist also.

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 @stony12270 Thursday nights! #NJLibchat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 @ReadforCupcakes @alyssamcalhoun LOL! To be fair the amount of email we get is crazy! : ) #NJLibChat

BrantonReading May 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5- working on a end of year lib report helps with reflection #njlibchat

kapjohnson May 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5 I've updated my county's evaluation form in a different color each year to show growth.It's helped when it's time for my eval #njlibchat

HSNMediaCenter May 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A4:Proud to say our district offers sustained professional development opportunities for staff &all teachers can act as leaders. #NJLibChat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5: I reflect on things I've done, and make notes to use for next time. Also going to start a blog to put my thoughts to paper #NJLibchat

lcmediacenter May 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@alyssamcalhoun I learned so much more this year through Twitter contacts than I did in my previous 7 yrs of teaching. #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 Right! I love being able to bounce ideas off of other librarians I've meet on Twitter : ) #NJLibChat

stony12270 May 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes @LWeiss10 Twitter chats are the key to unlimited power! #njlibchat https://t.co/bZIj9JPcMC

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Im not going 2 b discraged. Ive been asked by Ts to hve PD after sch #NJLibChat. Im working on a summer sched n a sche for nxt yr

alyssamcalhoun May 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@BrantonReading You're right. And I'm TERRIBLE at making time to do this! I would love to do a monthly one, buttt.....#NJLibchat

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@lcmediacenter @alyssamcalhoun #NJLibChat i agree

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@bookgirl614 Bibiana, you're a true leader in my eyes :) #NJLibChat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@stony12270 You are my new best friend. One of all time fave movies, & a fave scene! #njlibchat :)

noveltalk May 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q5: talking with students one to one really generates a lot of reflection. Twitter chats do same. Each offers unique lens #NJLibChat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@stony12270 @LWeiss10 #NJLibchat https://t.co/9UiqQFdV6h

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes @stony12270 @LWeiss10 this reminds me I can't wait until #OITNB returns this year LOL #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@stony12270 @ReadforCupcakes @LWeiss10 "Twitter Chats are the key." #NJLibChat https://t.co/KaKT9eOHEx

lcmediacenter May 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: My media supervisor @LMSK5 gives all MS a yearly planner. Take notes all year long and look back when planning the next year. #NJLibChat

stony12270 May 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@kapjohnson me too! #NJLibChat https://t.co/lFB960vRTK

BenderLibrarian May 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: Tl chats are great for that. #njlibchat

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes @stony12270 @LWeiss10 AMEN!#NJLIBCHAT

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Twitter is the bomb! #NJLibchat https://t.co/DDZ2HUxNqS

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@stony12270 @kapjohnson You win for cutest gif of the night! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson @stony12270 @kapjohnson LOL ! #NJLibChat

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@lcmediacenter @LMSK5 #njLibChat grt idea i might "borrow" one frm the main office

AMitchell828 May 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5 I am trying to get a Twitter chat started for my district. I think it would be a great addition. #NJLIBchat

SherryDCopeland May 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A2: admin support is key. lucky for a principal who let me do my job and trust my judgement for 11 years. @julie_raschen #NJLibChat

BksBytesnBreath May 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Sorry to cut out early great conversation Thank you!!! #njlibchat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Q6: FAIL = First Attempt At Learning. What have you learned from these experiences? #NJLibChat https://t.co/qe3nu9Ekhy

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 We are having our first one at 9:00 tonight! Curious to see how many we have! #NJLibchat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Flashback to Q1: I love the TLCommunity: TL Virtual Cafe, #TLChat & TL News Night! https://t.co/FraLF3znrF #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Flashback to Q1: I love the TLCommunity: TL Virtual Cafe, #TLChat & TL News Night! https://t.co/uqZtuJvrRL #NJLibChat

alyssamcalhoun May 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Alright #NJLibchat I've been summoned to go play volleyball. Thanks for letting this Iowan in on the fun tonight!

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5: We have to show students that we fail sometimes. That it is all part of learning! That's how we learn and grow! #NJLibchat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6: We all make mistakes. It's what drives us forward. The difficulty of things is what makes it great ... and worthwhile. #NJLibChat

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@kristawelz #njLibChat FAIL is needed for growth as a learner.

cybraryman1 May 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT

My Learning from Mistakes page https://t.co/xhStX01fET #NJLibChat https://t.co/gIM8OAr42L

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Q6: FAIL = First Attempt At Learning. What have you learned from these experiences? #NJLibChat https://t.co/qe3nu9Ekhy

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6: F.A.I.L.- I like to fail (on purpose or "staged) so that Ss & teachers see it & know that it's ok to not be "perfect" #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@alyssamcalhoun have fun! #NJLibChat

BenderLibrarian May 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6: Don't give up and take it as a second chance to do it great! #njlibchat

ReadforCupcakes May 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6: One of my first lessons was The Most Magnificent Thing by A. Spires...talked about having a growth mindset, refer back to it #NJLibchat

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@NikkiDRobertson I've done that too - but some lessons are just FAIL on their own - definitely learning experience! #NJLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@cybraryman1 JERRY! I miss you! Thanks for chiming in! I love all your pages : ) #NJLibChat

stony12270 May 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: The magic happens outside of the comfort zone! Be a risk taker! #NJLibChat https://t.co/46XMX1V0Ze

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@BksBytesnBreath thanks for joining us! Hope to see you again! :) #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@SherryDCopeland @julie_raschen I would thank him everyday :) #NJLibChat

AMitchell828 May 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6 Step back re-focus and try again. #NJLIBchat Don't try to hide it from Ss they need to see real life examples of how to handle it.

LWeiss10 May 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: any time a lesson doesn't go as I think it should,I make notes all over my plan book, folders, etc so I can revise next time. #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator May 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 that's a good PD session you can start with your school. Show them how to do it :) #NJLibChat

BrantonReading May 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A6- 1st time doesn't work, try again. Ex- ebooks no one using then promoted through email, website, showing & now Ts Ss love them #njlibchat

stony12270 May 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT

This! #NJLibChat https://t.co/NpYM7gZS4Y

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 Yes they do! I look at the kids & say, "Ugh! That wasn't very good was it!" Then we brainstorm how it could be better #NJLibChat

bookgirl614 May 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@ReadforCupcakes i purposely mke mistake 2 c if Ss find it. is important they knw we all make mistake n r nt afraid 2 correct me #njLibChat

NikkiDRobertson May 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@BrantonReading Surprisingly it takes a lot of work to "sell" those ebooks! Glad u stuck w/it! #NJLibChat