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BarbGogan Sep 13 @ 7:30 PM EDT

#MSLA classroom teachers to teach them so she could just jump in to using it and it spread to the whole grade the next year. A year 2/3

BarbGogan Sep 13 @ 7:30 PM EDT

#MSLA later is is across the whole district. It made all the teachers more interested in collaborating because I make their lives easier 3/4

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Hello and welcome to our chat! Please introduce yourself: name, school, grades, what are you #reading? #collaboration #msla

BarbGogan Sep 13 @ 7:31 PM EDT

#MSLA not harder. Persist! 4/4

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:32 PM EDT

I'm Laura Gardner; Dartmouth Middle School; grades 6 - 8; just started The List by @patriciaforde1 -- already sooo good! #yalit #msla

LibraryWHS Sep 13 @ 7:32 PM EDT

#msla Anita Cellucci Westborough HS - just started Timekeeper by Tara Sim but have 20 others going too!

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Rebrarian - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Hello #msla! I am Reba Tierney from Waltham High School, and I am #reading Books on Fire, Boston Noir, and Kirk Krak

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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:33 PM EDT

this is so exciting! good work!! We just bought @Noodletools for our district and I made my first tutorial videos today. I'm excited! #msla

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BarbGogan Sep 13 @ 7:33 PM EDT

#MSLA Hi! Sudbury elementary librarian Barb Gogan. Reading MCBA books as fast as I can!

PVMHSLibrary Sep 13 @ 7:33 PM EDT

Hello! Lynda Moylan, Peabody High 9-12, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:33 PM EDT

welcome! so glad you're here! (3 books at once!?) #msla

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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:33 PM EDT

lol! 20 at a time! Welcome! Glad you could make it! #msla

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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:34 PM EDT

Welcome! Glad you're here! #msla

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erinlibrary Sep 13 @ 7:34 PM EDT

Erin Drew, K-5 Library Teacher in Sharon. I'm listening to The Secret Keepers by Trenton Lee Stewart. #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:34 PM EDT

awesome! it's a great list this year. I'm thinking of doing it w/my 6th grade lunch bunch. welcome! #msla

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ctucker240 Sep 13 @ 7:34 PM EDT

Carrie Tucker, East Bridgewater, school librarian grades 7-12 #msla

LibraryWHS Sep 13 @ 7:34 PM EDT

#msla using school acct so I don't blow up FB!

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BarbGogan Sep 13 @ 7:35 PM EDT

.@noodletools is well worth the $. #MSLA

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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:35 PM EDT

yay! glad you could make it, #msla el presidente! what are you reading?

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ctucker240 Sep 13 @ 7:36 PM EDT

I'm reading Gilead (finally) and Summer Before the War #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Glad you're here! my kids are obsessed w/that author. they keep bugging me to read his books! #msla

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ms_l_harrington - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Laura Harrington, North Andover HS. Just finished If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo this afternoon. #msla

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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Q1 coming up! get ready! #collaboration #fastandfurious #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Welcome! Glad you made it. :) #msla

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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Q1: Toot your own horn -- what have been some of your favorite or most successful collaborations? Answer w/A1! #collaboration #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:39 PM EDT

it's a good problem. :) #msla

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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:39 PM EDT

awesome! (don't forget #msla) I'm loving it so far!!

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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:39 PM EDT

my most successful collaborations are w/Ts where we already have a relationship and years of #collaboration under our belt. #msla

LibraryWHS Sep 13 @ 7:40 PM EDT

A1 - best collabs are those where we are ALL learning! Ts Ss and me! #msla

ctucker240 Sep 13 @ 7:40 PM EDT

A1 #msla my favorite is a colossal science nonfiction project w all 8th graders, science and English teachers

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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:40 PM EDT

In particular, though, I like doing performance #collaboration projects -- @TouchCastEdu video projects are one of our favorites #msla

ms_l_harrington - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A1: https://t.co/2MxVokohpJ My favorite, graphic design 3 creates new covers for ugly, books that don't circ because of appearance #MSLA

LibraryWHS Sep 13 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A1 - best collabs are with student leaders when we learn from them! #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:41 PM EDT

Love this!!! I love when I learn new things from Ss. So cool. #msla

LibraryWHS Sep 13 @ 7:40 PM EDT

A1 - best collabs are those where we are ALL learning! Ts Ss and me! #msla

Rebrarian - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A1: Last yr an ELA class did a vlog for Shakespeare called "What's Shaking" I helped w/ research & prep, it was great! #collaboration #msla

PVMHSLibrary Sep 13 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A1 making book trailers with SPED English classes. We used Stupeflix on their chromebooks #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:42 PM EDT

wow! sounds cool -- do they get to pick the books? do they use other sources, too? #msla

ctucker240 Sep 13 @ 7:40 PM EDT

A1 #msla my favorite is a colossal science nonfiction project w all 8th graders, science and English teachers
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ctucker240 Sep 13 @ 7:42 PM EDT

#msla Very cool!

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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:42 PM EDT

I haven't heard of this one. Will check it out! #msla

PVMHSLibrary Sep 13 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A1 making book trailers with SPED English classes. We used Stupeflix on their chromebooks #MSLA

LibraryWHS Sep 13 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A1 collabs w SPED creating presentations for their IEP meetings #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:44 PM EDT

What an amazing idea! I may try to do a modified version of this w/my lunch bunch book club. Brilliant! #msla

ms_l_harrington - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A1: https://t.co/2MxVokohpJ My favorite, graphic design 3 creates new covers for ugly, books that don't circ because of appearance #MSLA

ctucker240 Sep 13 @ 7:44 PM EDT

#msla We work offer about 50 titles to choose from. And they can propose one of their own. We want them to read in an area of interest.

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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:44 PM EDT

Q2 coming soon! #collaboration #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:45 PM EDT

at the end of the yr 6th grade math classes made videos showing off their learning. https://t.co/gBgPOtAWy3 #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:46 PM EDT

Q2: What are some ways you convince NEW teachers to collaborate with the library? #collaboration #msla

LibraryWHS Sep 13 @ 7:46 PM EDT

A1 working with counseling to offer DBT/Bibliotherapy and mindfulness #msla #socialemotionallearning

The_app_guide Sep 13 @ 7:46 PM EDT

John O'Sullivan Chelmsford High School Librarian joining late #msla

erinlibrary Sep 13 @ 7:47 PM EDT

A2. Oh boy, my schedule is fixed and full so real time collaboration is hard. I try to get time at staff meetings. #MSLA

LibraryWHS Sep 13 @ 7:47 PM EDT

A2 I seek out new teachers to help them feel comfortable and offer some ideas #msla #kindness

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:48 PM EDT

welcome! glad you could make it! #msla

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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:48 PM EDT

elementary is often such a different beast... #msla

erinlibrary Sep 13 @ 7:47 PM EDT

A2. Oh boy, my schedule is fixed and full so real time collaboration is hard. I try to get time at staff meetings. #MSLA

ctucker240 Sep 13 @ 7:48 PM EDT

A2. #msla I offer to get extra copies of novels they may want to try with a class. Nice stepping stone

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Rebrarian - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A2: I think by highlighting some past collaboration, and being open & excited to work with them #collaboration #msla

LibraryWHS Sep 13 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A2 I find resources that I know will be helpful and drop them off at a stressful time with an offer to come in to their class. #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A2: I meet w/new Ts in CPTs or stop by their rooms to see how I can help. One on one seems to be best! #collaboration #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:50 PM EDT

A2: I also try to offer free classroom library books to them first to start their collection. :) no shortage of paperback donations #msla

The_app_guide Sep 13 @ 7:50 PM EDT

A: I reach out to new teachers and offer help. I point out the many resources in the library #msla

ctucker240 Sep 13 @ 7:50 PM EDT

#msla Each library situation is unique, @erinlibrary We do what we can with what we have

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LibraryWHS Sep 13 @ 7:50 PM EDT

A2 I send them a welcome email with links and info to lib stuff #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Q3 coming soon! #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:50 PM EDT

attitude is everything! #msla

Rebrarian - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A2: I think by highlighting some past collaboration, and being open & excited to work with them #collaboration #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Q3: What are some challenges you have faced in collaborations? #msla

ms_l_harrington - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A2: Pounce if overhear ideas, projects, anything. Offer ways to help where feasible, try to lure them in. High traffic lib def helps! #MSLA

LibraryWHS Sep 13 @ 7:53 PM EDT

Q3 at HS it's often a challenge for Ts to let go of control #trustfirst #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:53 PM EDT

A3: I get to rebrand this year and be more available bc I have a fully flexible schedule for the first time. #collaboration #msla

erinlibrary Sep 13 @ 7:53 PM EDT

A3. Fixed elem schedule, teachers sometimes think they are bothering me or taking away from my curriculum (you are my curriculum!!) #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:53 PM EDT

The CPT rm used to be right next door to me -- I got so many projects started bc I overheard things. It moved over the summer. :( #msla

ms_l_harrington - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A2: Pounce if overhear ideas, projects, anything. Offer ways to help where feasible, try to lure them in. High traffic lib def helps! #MSLA

ctucker240 Sep 13 @ 7:53 PM EDT

A3 #msla conflicting overlapping schedules. Definitely. Requires creative problem solving.

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BarbGogan Sep 13 @ 7:54 PM EDT

#MSLA It can seem like extra work for a teacher to change by collab'ing. I try to swoop in when there is already a change happening.

LibraryWHS Sep 13 @ 7:54 PM EDT

A3 Ts often perceive collab as taking more time. Ts are the best advertisement to other Ts #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:54 PM EDT

A3: challenge in rebranding is convincing Ts to let me work w/them on #collaboration from planning to assessment... #msla

ctucker240 Sep 13 @ 7:54 PM EDT

A3. Oh wow! Same here 🤔😃#msla

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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:54 PM EDT

b/c of the 7-12 setting? it sounds like that's a problem for quite a few people. #msla

ctucker240 Sep 13 @ 7:53 PM EDT

A3 #msla conflicting overlapping schedules. Definitely. Requires creative problem solving.
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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:55 PM EDT

"you are my curriculum" -- exactly! today I was doing my SMART goals -- I chose the same ones as academic Ts b/c that's who I support #msla

erinlibrary Sep 13 @ 7:53 PM EDT

A3. Fixed elem schedule, teachers sometimes think they are bothering me or taking away from my curriculum (you are my curriculum!!) #MSLA

LibraryWHS Sep 13 @ 7:56 PM EDT

A3 Fear can also be a factor. HS Ts in their own bubble. Create relationships first. #MSLA

ms_l_harrington - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:56 PM EDT

A3: Some are reluctant to veer away from tried & true. Some don't understand breadth of resources available. Obstacles to overcome. #MSLA

ctucker240 Sep 13 @ 7:56 PM EDT

#msla my own classes often meet same block as a collaborating class.

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The_app_guide Sep 13 @ 7:56 PM EDT

A3: I find that teachers are focused on their teaching and the curriculum. #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:57 PM EDT

A3: I made time to plan/collab/assess w/some Ts in the past, but many didn't want to "take my time". now I have the time; no excuses! #msla

Rebrarian - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:57 PM EDT

Q3:True collab=hard, many teachers have already formed lesson, I fit in where I can & let 'em know I'm open to co-plan #collaboration #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:57 PM EDT

the tried and true...yes. those Ts are comfortable. I get it. It's fun to get uncomfortable sometimes! #msla

ms_l_harrington - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:56 PM EDT

A3: Some are reluctant to veer away from tried & true. Some don't understand breadth of resources available. Obstacles to overcome. #MSLA

ctucker240 Sep 13 @ 7:57 PM EDT

#msla And you totally earned it @LibrarianMsG !

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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:58 PM EDT

Q4 coming in a sec! #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:58 PM EDT

co-planning is my fave. I have only done it with a few Ts. This is my goal for this year. More co-planning! #msla

Rebrarian - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:57 PM EDT

Q3:True collab=hard, many teachers have already formed lesson, I fit in where I can & let 'em know I'm open to co-plan #collaboration #msla

LibraryWHS Sep 13 @ 7:58 PM EDT

A3 Some Ts think they will look as if they don't know their stuff if collab - HS Ts are tied to their content #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Sep 13 @ 7:59 PM EDT

Q4: Have you tried collaborating outside the “likely library partnerships” box?#msla

BarbGogan Sep 13 @ 7:59 PM EDT

#MSLA Find out what is most important to them. One had a great classroom library so now we have friendly rivalry for best 5th grade books!