#wemta Archive

School library and technology professionals lead, teach, and support the goals of their school and district in a variety of ways through their professional practice, programs, and spaces. Join the @WEMTAonline 2017-2018 Twitter chats to collaborate with other library and technology professionals around the world! Please use #wemta during the Twitter chat session. Email Jen Zurawski, WEMTA Leadership Chair, at leadership@wemta.org if you have any questions about this opportunity.

Tuesday October 10, 2017
9:00 PM EDT

  • WEMTAOnline - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to tonight's #WEMTA chat! Join us on the second Tuesday of every month @ 8PM this school year! Please introduce yourself!
  • catlin Oct 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hello! My name is Heidi Catlin and I am the Tech. Coordinator in Rhinelander. I am also the current @wemtaonline president. #wemta
  • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Jen Zurawski -- LMS at @WDPWestwood -- De Pere, WI! Happy to be back for Year 2 of #WEMTA Twitter chats!
    In reply to @WEMTAOnline, @WDPWestwood
  • WisDPISchLibs Oct 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hi! This is Monica, your School Lib Consultant 😊#wemta
  • Mic_Uppena Oct 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hello! LMS in Lancaster, WI! #WEMTA
  • WisDPITech Oct 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    #WEMTA DPI Digital Learning/IMT joining to see the discussion about empowered learners in the digital age. Thanks, @WEMTAOnline for hosting!
  • sagerj Oct 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    #WEMTA Janet LMS in Appleton
  • npsdlms Oct 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    #WEMTA Jone LMS for the Northlamd Pines School District
  • WEMTAOnline - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Here is #WEMTA twitter chat Question #1! Remember to use A1 in your answer! One lucky participant will win a $25 Amazon gift card tonight!
  • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: I love personalizing learning because it gives kiddos voice and choice in their learning. #WEMTA
    In reply to @WEMTAOnline
  • sagerj Oct 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    #WEMTA. A1 allows students to learn how they learn best.
  • kristin_mccoy Oct 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Just joining the conversation. Hi to all! #WEMTA
  • npsdlms Oct 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1By tailoring Inst. to each Ss needs they will grow faster w/learning focused on their strengths and weaknesses not the whole class #WEMTA
  • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Do your kids do learning inventories first to figure out what kind of learner they are? #WEMTA Anyone else do that?
    In reply to @sagerj
  • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    You make it sound so simple! ;) #WEMTA This way of teaching is truly an ART!
    In reply to @npsdlms
  • WisDPISchLibs Oct 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: Student goal setting creates motivation and allows teachers to know students better. #wemta
  • WisDPITech Oct 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Q1 #WEMTA personalizing learning is the center of the WI Digital Learning Plan https://t.co/c9m8jB629w focused on equitable access
  • sagerj Oct 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    #WEMTA allows students to learn how they learn best.
    In reply to @WEMTAOnline
  • amyklineGB Oct 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Amy Kline LMS from Green Bay, joining in late. Hi everyone! #wemta
  • Mic_Uppena Oct 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Q1. Metacognition is essential for students to take part in personalized learning. #WEMTA
  • LauraEffinger Oct 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1 When learning is tailored to the learner there will be more engagement, my buy in, more ownership and pride. #WEMTA
    In reply to @WEMTAOnline
  • kristin_mccoy Oct 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1 Love the idea of learning inventories and teaching kids the process! Sometimes we just dive in and battle chaos. #WEMTA
  • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Would love to see some examples of learner inventories from our teachers/librarians! #WEMTA
    • kristin_mccoy Oct 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      A1 Love the idea of learning inventories and teaching kids the process! Sometimes we just dive in and battle chaos. #WEMTA
  • amyklineGB Oct 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1 When kids bring their personal passions into learning, they connect to school in meaningful ways. Who knows where it'll take them! #wemta
  • WEMTAOnline - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Here is #WEMTA twitter chat Question #2! Remember to use A2 in your answer! One lucky participant will win a $25 Amazon gift card tonight!
  • sagerj Oct 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    #WEMTA really knowing your students is the key to personalized learning.
  • WisDPITech Oct 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    K-5 concept of ACP Jr needed to help create student learning profiles -- part of the IPL Honeycomb for Personalized Learning #WEMTA
    • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
      Would love to see some examples of learner inventories from our teachers/librarians! #WEMTA
      • kristin_mccoy Oct 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
        A1 Love the idea of learning inventories and teaching kids the process! Sometimes we just dive in and battle chaos. #WEMTA
  • MarciaDressel Oct 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A1 #wemta persnlzd lrng could help Ss discover genuine interest for an eventual career
  • WisDPISchLibs Oct 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A1: As a librarian/teacher leader, coaching other educators who fear personalized learning is valuable to the whole school #wemta
  • WisDPITech Oct 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2 #WEMTA technology fluency for students to select the tools for the job to shows mastery - new ITL standards will create a new vocabulary
  • sagerj Oct 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    #WEMTA A2 I think Makerspaces can play a role in aiding Ss with personalized learning
  • amyklineGB Oct 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2 By collaborating with teachers and role modeling PL through makerspaces, LMS and TI can help create culture of change for schools. #wemta
  • WisDPISchLibs Oct 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: Guess this fits even better here!#WEMTA
    • WisDPISchLibs Oct 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      A1: As a librarian/teacher leader, coaching other educators who fear personalized learning is valuable to the whole school #wemta
  • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    I have REALLY loved co-planning around the Guided Inquiry Framework w/teams of teachers. That framework lends itself to PL. #WEMTA #GID
    • WEMTAOnline - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
      Here is #WEMTA twitter chat Question #2! Remember to use A2 in your answer! One lucky participant will win a $25 Amazon gift card tonight!
  • kristin_mccoy Oct 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2 Coaching and supporting is so important. Personalized learning is a huge shift for many educators. #WEMTA
  • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Yes -- love this -- especially because the library can often bring in tools that normal curriculum wouldn't expose kids to. #WEMTA
    In reply to @MarciaDressel
  • npsdlms Oct 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2 LMSs can provided guidance along the way and resources for Ss and Ts. We can be another place for students to go, work, collab #WEMTA
  • Mic_Uppena Oct 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A2 #WEMTA Yes! We've been diligenty creating spaces for Ss to work on projects in our library. i.e. film studio, creation station, building
    • npsdlms Oct 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      A2 LMSs can provided guidance along the way and resources for Ss and Ts. We can be another place for students to go, work, collab #WEMTA
  • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A2: Also love working w/teachers to find tools for diff...whether it's assistive tech or extension activities for high kiddos. #WEMTA
  • WisDPITech Oct 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Q2 Agree inquiry is essential and expanded options with design thinking and computation thinkings--letting Ss make new knowledge #wemta
    • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
      I have REALLY loved co-planning around the Guided Inquiry Framework w/teams of teachers. That framework lends itself to PL. #WEMTA #GID
      • WEMTAOnline - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
        Here is #WEMTA twitter chat Question #2! Remember to use A2 in your answer! One lucky participant will win a $25 Amazon gift card tonight!
  • WEMTAOnline - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Here is #WEMTA twitter chat Question #3! Remember to use A3 in your answer! One lucky participant will win a $25 Amazon gift card tonight!
  • Mic_Uppena Oct 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3. #WEMTA Our library spaces are flexible and offer more collaborative spaces.
  • kristin_mccoy Oct 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Being part of a team that finds solutions & provides resources for diff... to meet student needs is one of the best parts of the job! #WEMTA
    In reply to @tweets2jen
  • npsdlms Oct 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3 creating more seating options, maker space, stem activities, modified genius hour, more collaboration w/Ts, more student input #WEMTA
  • catlin Oct 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A1 Personalized learning makes learning meaningful and relevant to all students. Key for teachers is getting to know their kiddos. #wemta
  • LauraEffinger Oct 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A2 LMS/ITI's can suggest/assist with multiple formats of resources for researching and presenting/sharing/collaborating on projects. #WEMTA
    In reply to @WEMTAOnline
  • kristin_mccoy Oct 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3 Flexible furniture with wheels whenever possible! Quick change is essential to meet needs of different groups throughout the day #WEMTA
  • WisDPISchLibs Oct 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3 #WEMTA Flexibility is key. Have a vision for a space before changing it. Instructional needs should be the driving element.
    • Mic_Uppena Oct 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
      A3. #WEMTA Our library spaces are flexible and offer more collaborative spaces.
  • catlin Oct 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A2 LMS/TechInt can provide resources, strategies, and support to teachers as they model and develop relationships. #wemta
  • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3 So thankful my my admin support to transform our library space! Rolling, nesting tables have changed my life! LOL #WEMTA
    • WEMTAOnline - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
      Here is #WEMTA twitter chat Question #3! Remember to use A3 in your answer! One lucky participant will win a $25 Amazon gift card tonight!
  • amyklineGB Oct 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3 The magic of #makerspaces and a maker mindset culture. Kids are amazing creators and we need to let them play! #wemta
  • LauraEffinger Oct 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A3 We are creating a learning commons with small private and collaborative spaces. Room for quiet work, recording & creating. #WEMTA
    In reply to @WEMTAOnline
  • catlin Oct 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A3 Not only are library & dig. media spaces being redesigned, classrooms are also being reorganized with the UDL framework in mind. #wemta
  • Mic_Uppena Oct 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    #WEMTA
    • Mic_Uppena Oct 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
      Keva Planks have been such an amazing addition to our library, too! They have led to so much discovery and extenstion.
  • WisDPISchLibs Oct 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    #WEMTA Building positive, productive relationships with administrators is so important!
    • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
      A3 So thankful my my admin support to transform our library space! Rolling, nesting tables have changed my life! LOL #WEMTA
      • WEMTAOnline - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
        Here is #WEMTA twitter chat Question #3! Remember to use A3 in your answer! One lucky participant will win a $25 Amazon gift card tonight!
  • WEMTAOnline - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Here is #WEMTA twitter chat Question #4! Remember to use A4 in your answer! One lucky participant will win a $25 Amazon gift card tonight!
  • KristiMoulton Oct 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1: Students get what they need, when they need it in the ideal personalized learning environment; it supports them where they're at #WEMTA.
    In reply to @WEMTAOnline
  • WisDPITech Oct 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A3 Flexibility in learning spaces recreating new options for space & place enhanced by mobile tech #wemta Ts role transformed & empowered Ss
    • catlin Oct 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
      A3 Not only are library & dig. media spaces being redesigned, classrooms are also being reorganized with the UDL framework in mind. #wemta
  • Mic_Uppena Oct 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A4 #WEMTA We have been using @Flipgrid for book reflections. Students get to share & reflect with other Ss.
  • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A4: Here is a create option slideshow that I use during the @GID Create stage. Feel free to copy/use! https://t.co/bLFV37sgUF #WEMTA
    • WEMTAOnline - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
      Here is #WEMTA twitter chat Question #4! Remember to use A4 in your answer! One lucky participant will win a $25 Amazon gift card tonight!
  • npsdlms Oct 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A4 Genius Hour. I collaborated w/a 4th grade teacher on this last year. Ss had alot of choice and voice in the whole process #WEMTA
  • Mic_Uppena Oct 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    @tweets2jen #WEMTA I love this! This gives options other than "another poster" to present your learning! Thank you!
  • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    You're so welcome! I obviously tweak it based on grade level. Sometimes we add in PuppetPals, etc. #WEMTA
    In reply to @Mic_Uppena
  • amyklineGB Oct 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A4 Free choice during lib checkout. Kids seek out what they want to learn-spiders, dinos, or Eleph. and Piggie-kids learn by reading! #wemta
  • WisDPISchLibs Oct 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A4 Great resource https://t.co/xjKcdibdK8 #wemta
  • sagerj Oct 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Genius hour is awesome for students to learn based on interests and passions. Ss choice and voice #WEMTA
    • npsdlms Oct 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
      A4 Genius Hour. I collaborated w/a 4th grade teacher on this last year. Ss had alot of choice and voice in the whole process #WEMTA
  • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    So important. And I still read about so many libraries that are restricting materials. Makes me so sad. :( #WEMTA
    • amyklineGB Oct 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
      A4 Free choice during lib checkout. Kids seek out what they want to learn-spiders, dinos, or Eleph. and Piggie-kids learn by reading! #wemta
  • WEMTAOnline - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Here is #WEMTA twitter chat Question #5! Remember to use A5 in your answer! One lucky participant will win a $25 Amazon gift card tonight!
  • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Sometimes PL feels so overwhelming. Team up w/a few teachers and start small. Let things build organically, if needed. #WEMTA
    • WEMTAOnline - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
      Here is #WEMTA twitter chat Question #5! Remember to use A5 in your answer! One lucky participant will win a $25 Amazon gift card tonight!
  • Mic_Uppena Oct 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A5 #WEMTA Have conversations with Ss. Listen. They give you all they information you need to transform the learning environment.
  • LauraEffinger Oct 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A4 FlipGrid/ Answer Garden/ Padlet allow all students a voice. Gives each student a turn at their pace. #WEMTA
    In reply to @WEMTAOnline
  • Mic_Uppena Oct 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A5. #WEMTA When planning for PL it is important remain student and learning focused.
  • npsdlms Oct 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A5 start w/ a small group or one teacher and build from there. Once others see what you are doing they will join in #WEMTA #fieldofdreams
  • amyklineGB Oct 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A5 Bring awareness of what is possible to teachers, by finding 1 teacher to innovate with. Then share ideas and processes freely! #wemta
  • sagerj Oct 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A5 small groups, unlimited budget, massive human resources, unlimited time. #WEMTA #dreambig
    • WEMTAOnline - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
      Here is #WEMTA twitter chat Question #5! Remember to use A5 in your answer! One lucky participant will win a $25 Amazon gift card tonight!
  • catlin Oct 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A4 Many of our teachers are using Seesaw as a personalized digital portfolio. https://t.co/64CNab0oSS #wemta
  • amyklineGB Oct 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A5 Also dream big by having a vision of what could be...and be ready to jump in if given opportunity to make parts of vision happen. #wemta
  • kristin_mccoy Oct 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A4 Genius Hour & Maker Space projects #WEMTA
  • LauraEffinger Oct 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A5 #WEMTA Add databases with multiple reading levels & audio, OverDrive allows different font, audio, large print. Create dif LMC spaces.
    In reply to @WEMTAOnline
  • catlin Oct 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A5 Start small by creating relationships with interested teachers and build on those relationships. #wemta
  • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    My absolute FAVORITE tool for PL in the primary grades! #WEMTA
  • kristin_mccoy Oct 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A5 Start small & recruit people to get on the train! Keep the focus on student learning and advocating for the greater good. #WEMTA
  • WEMTAOnline - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Thank you for joining the #WEMTA chat this month! We hope to see you again at 8PM on November 14th!
  • tweets2jen Oct 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Dream BIG my #WEMTA friends! Thanks for joining us tonight! :) See you next month!!
  • amyklineGB Oct 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Thank you for the wonderful chat tonight #wemta peeps!