#TitleTalk Archive
Home to the great conversations about how to best promote reading to our students and the titles we can share with them (and each other). #titletalk meets on the last Sunday of each month from 8-9 pm EST.
Sunday January 31, 2016
You can listen to something during ? Wow... I don't have that kind of brain capacity!
Welcome to , friends! and I are excited that you're here. Tonight's topic: COLLABORATION.
I think Q1 for should be "Who put the bop in the bop shoo bop shoo bop?"
Today's question: can I watch and participate in ?
Perfect way to end the night after
moves fast, but fear not, there will be an archive!
Yes! I'm listening to The Dave Ramsey show during tonight's chat.
Welcome, I am excited about our chat tonight! Thanks for joining us.
Downton Abbey will have to wait.
Patrick from Minneapolis ready for an incredible hour with Colby, Donalyn, and all the other title talkers...
Our topic tonight is collaboration--both for our students and for ourselves.
Glad to be home in time for tonight's .
and are taking a back seat to tonight!
Q1. How do you collaborate with colleagues--both online and offline?
LOVE . Passionate about the topic. here with my HPD hat on.
Paula, Literacy Coach from Maine! Excited to talk collaboration!
Welcome!!!! is a whole lot of fun.
Hold on to your hat. It's a wild ride
Hi, everyone! Good to be here :-) I'm Brian, HS English and math teacher from Canada/Michigan.
Leigh Anne from Indiana 6th bread ELA
Ricky from Raleigh. Looking forward to the collaboration discussion.
Joni, from Garland. Elem Librarian. Excited to join tonight
A PLN through twitter and blogs is incredibly vital...so is networking through webinars and things like that
Looking forward to my first Hi all!
Glad to be participating tonight. Looking for great ways to collaborate.
A1: Until this year I did fully team taught English/History class. This year I collaborate regularly with our bio teacher.
Don't miss this incredible chat tonight! https://t.co/bigCe6uPsX
Welcome to , friends! and I are excited that you're here. Tonight's topic: COLLABORATION.
A1: At kids get out one hour early every Wednesday, so teachers have time to PLC. It is wonderful.
A1. I talk with colleagues f2f at school, I use Twitter, Voxer & IG to connect with Nerdy friends!
A1: Online - blogs, tweets, chats like this. Offline - stopping by a colleagues classroom, attending conferences.
A1: I'm so incredibly thankful for ! Has allowed me to collaborate w colleagues & friends across the country!
A1 one teacher and I keep a google doc going to collaborate on lessons and student work!
April Rivas from N. TX here ready for my first .
Hello from MA! Lesley here!
A1 Collaborate at school during lunch & TBT mtgs; online Twitterchats like this one are awesome!
Christina from IL. Middle school T. First time chatting in
is one way I collaborate. Use Voxer too.
a1: also a presence at any conferences that you can attend will be irreplaceable
A1: Collaborating in person is nice, but not always possible with busy schedules. Email and Edmodo are good options
A1 I collaborate online through discussions of articles or twitter chats. In person, we talk more about broader concepts.
A1 As an elem librarian, collaboration is so important to me! I collaborate w/Ts on research & to support their instruction.
A1: Virtually I use Twitter, Facebook, Voxer, and Googledocs.
I second that! https://t.co/52vUGgQ5jg
A1: I'm so incredibly thankful for ! Has allowed me to collaborate w colleagues & friends across the country!
I take my colleagues over to the university cafeteria for lunch to chat!
A1: Met many Twitter friends. I Skype, read, penpal w/ 's class.
A1: my best collaboration usually comes informally in my hallway and formally through
Jennifer here from Indiana! 6th grade rocks! A1: team meetings daily in our schedule; out of school it’s Twitter!
Yay! It's time. Hi to all friends. JoEllen,
A1 Reading & writing blogs & all things Twitter. I try to attend a couple small conferences each yr & constantly meet w/ other Ts
A1: collaborate using the power of Twitter, FB, Instagram, SKype online. At school,posting books I’ve read on door &chart paper.
Leslye from Grand Forks, ND A1 participate in a number of Twitter chats, fb book clubs, book clubs with friends, and team time
A1: We have a grade level PLC that meets weekly and of course I collaborate via The Nerdy Book Club and Twitter...
A1: As a TL, I try to talk F2F w classroom Ts as much as possible to be able to collaborate w Ss we both serve.
A1. Last year & gave me some great collab time!
A1: collaboration with colleagues starts with knowing our areas of needed growth and interests
A1: Schedule time to meet and collaborate, if it is not on the calendar, it won't happen!
A1 twitter, facebook, blogs, pintrest
- welcome to your first ! It will go FAST, don't try to follow every thing. Catch what you can & Enjoy!
Your projects must be so cool!
A1:Any way I can! Constantly looking for ways to connect my Ss with others outside our building. Love to connect w/authors & Ts.
I like seeing a few people mention stopping in coworker's classrooms. An important thing, even if it's just a quick hello!
Q1: Online--Twitter of course. Offline: in the classroom with students is the place that works best to collaborate.
A1 Love collaborating during Happy Hours AFTER school; relaxing is BEST for great conversations!
A1: Do a lot of quick collaboration with teachers as I catch them in the hallway when I'm at school.
A1: face-to-face: in the hallway, in the workroom, electronically - via email and Google Docs & over Twitter!
A1 Social media (esp Facebook) helps colleagues and I collaborate with books, lessons, info.
A1: Ask ?s of respected edu friends like
Kelly in No. Indiana. HS English teacher. Excited about tonight's !
A1 I try to attend grade-level mtgs when I can. Lunch & email are great opportunities for checking in & planning in small doses.
Twitter and Facebook are two of the ways that I can collaborate with other educators
A1 I am lucky to have the same planning period w/ my one and only teaching partner. Collaborate everyday day if needed.
A1 Common planning between SS and ELA teachers + Twitter chats!
A1: Our specials team has chart grade levels fill out weekly to help incorporate classroom obj with music, PE, art & library obj
A1: I listen, talk, share, question, problem solve, research, tweet, and steal.
A1 In a cubicle at central admin, but we take time almost daily to collaborate across content areas,
I need to use Voxer more, don't totally "get" it.
RT is one way I collaborate. Use Voxer too
A1: Plan time each Wed. & once a month our district provides early release for extra school-wide collaboration and communication
Learn their need. Email to offer help/support. Plan together thru email/G-docs or face2face. https://t.co/Xi2evl3kgV
Q1. How do you collaborate with colleagues--both online and offline?
We also have grade level get togethers, prism classes with others in the district, and our school has just started B.U.S. Stops!
Twitter chats like this one are a great way to collaborate w/other educators online. And Skype! Wonderful to connect w/others.
Our weekly faculty meetings are collaborative. I <3 my job
A1:I try to meet with teachers whenever possible, be it at lunch or in the hall or even scheduling a "what are you up to" meeting
A1, Create animoto slideshows of new titles, participate in
A1. New for me this yr is a bk club w/ARC of Booked. Mailed to & now we are on rdr #6. Leaving notes in bk.
A1: Our district is going to Schoology and the librarians have used it to collaborate on a book study.
Janice, grad instructor from PA, online or off -- what worked, what didn't, what are next steps?
You're in for a treat! Welcome!
A1: Twitter, Facebook, GoogleHangouts, blogs
It's hard to collaborate when someone at the same grade level doesn't share your views/mission about reading.
School-face to face or email. Otherwise, I use Twitter and Instagram (my 2 favorites!)
Google docs changed my whole world when it comes to project collaboration.
A1 Collaboration happens F2F convos, Voxer, Twitter PLN, chats, and think tanks. Love learning from/with my PLN every day!
I love to collaborate w/ my university students by sharing titles, strategies, and more...
A1 Social media has opened so many doors for collaboration. Can't believe how it has changed my teaching life.
A1: Spend time talking with staff about ways to better plan instruction/supports for Ss. Collaboration leads to better ideas.
A1: Thankful I get to collaborate w my NV TLs & through & at District PLC time!
A1: Currently working on my MAT bio and my master plan (thesis) is to encourage more English and sci Ts to collaborate
Okay, this.. is a genius. A really nice, ARC sharing genius. https://t.co/x4cwuNijDd
A1. New for me this yr is a bk club w/ARC of Booked. Mailed to & now we are on rdr #6. Leaving notes in bk.
For sure! Many quick "good morning" chats lead to many collaborative opportunities.
Using changed my PD! Love indiv chats & lit grp w/
We have College of Ed meetings every other Wednesday. We discuss, it's not announcements that could be sent via e-mail.
agreed, but then I think it is even more impt to find common ground. This is my reality too. Small changes.
A1. Informally in the halls. I am also trying to start a bookclub with teachers.
A1: PLC meetings weekly, schedule time with PBL team, or as need arises in building.
A1 Twitter, voxer, google drive are great tools for connecting and collaborating from afar.
I collaborate on writing and presentation projects with far-away colleagues using Google Docs and Slides. Love Voxer groups, too.
A1. I talk with my TL colleagues on Voxer EVERY day!
Marnie from Virginia. Working on a collaborative project and trying to follow !
A1: My recent post about how connected educators use whatever time we can to connect- even lunch break. https://t.co/rmLrzA1Q7J
Jumping in a few minutes late! Paul from CT - 4th grade ELA/SS
Hello everybody! Elisa, 5th grade teacher from Quito. A little late, but here.
We also did a learning walk at our school- visited each other's classrooms and collaborated about best practices- so fabulous!
A1: pt. 2 I frequently attend grade level meetings with my teachers
I am working this semester w/ & her 3rd grade students to stay "in touch" with elem tchrs & stdts
A:1 I share ideas (online and in person) with other authors and illustrators who visit schools.
I haven't used Voxer yet, but it sounds pretty cool...
A1. I started a at my school & asked colleagues to join. It was magical. Already planning for next year.
Kevin from Teacher Learning Sessions.
A1: Voxer is great--I'm new to it but learning. Google docs for written collaboration.
A1: I also use Edmodo to collaborate and host remote books clubs with others.
A1: Teachers & SS face to face. Other librarians through Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook
Hi, I am a reading specialist at a junior high. We have team and department time, use google docs, email and I love twitter
Excited about this topic. Will be collaborating on a 3 day author in residence next week.
elem school librarian in fishers. I love to collab on nonfiction writing
Love connecting in this Online Literacy Lounge- open 24/7.
And you do awesome Skype visits with classes! So fun...
Join us on Voxer, Patrick! You would enjoy it.
A1- Collaboration takes place in many forms at our school- one of my favorites is through book clubs.
A1 need time to explore Voxer. How is it different from texting?
Google Docs works very well for me to work with other teachers
True. But does the collaboration need to be same grade/subject? Would broadening help? https://t.co/CxxnpamOWr
It's hard to collaborate when someone at the same grade level doesn't share your views/mission about reading.
A1 F2F, email, Google Sheets/Docs/Classroom/Slides, Padlets, Wikis, Twitter
We use and I love it! So easy and allows for collaboration.
I need to learn more about using
And at across the country!
A1: Voxer is my favorite app. If you aren't using it, you really should consider giving it a try.
A1: Eating lunch in the lounge and listening to what teachers are doing in their classes. Find a way to take them resources.
A1 Blog memes like - great ways to build on line community
A1: Right now I use Voxer with individuals. Have to try groups.
What is voxer and how do you use it?
I see lots of Voxer mentions. I need to learn more about this tool!
A1 Just started using Voxer and have tried unsuccessfully to start district wide Titter chats.
Is it an app? How do I find groups?
A1:Spend time on twitter/ blogs looking for new ideas to utilize in the classroom/school. Lots of people with great ideas online.
Guys, Voxer is AWESOME! Share pics, voice messages & HEAR excitement about books from friends.
I would love to hear more about this, was thinking of doing one next year
Collaboration can mean so many different things. As a prof of teachers, I work to model using twitter as a way to collaborate.
I am very lucky that is my mentor! He meets w/ me once a week for an hour before school.
. Not in the situation anymore! Got out of that school.
Definitely need to try Voxer groups. The one-to-one is great. The one-to-several should be as well.
A1: Online is often self cultivated PD. You find "your tribe" & like minded edu friends who love to read, teach, & make progress
Patrick, you should join our MN Educator Voxer group. Let me know.
I just started on Voxer and now understand what all the talk was about.
I also got to collaborate with awesome people during my first NCTE and can't wait to do it again next fall in Atlanta...
What/when do some good voxer chats happen? I use it for personal but never have for professional.
I was wondering the same thing!
And Pals are very jealous, but we get to reap the benefits, too!
Haven't used Voxer yet. Not exactly sure what it is!
I will say that has been my GO TO! I need to blog about our experience!
A1: As a rdg specialist, I send out weekly strategy emails to content teachers so that students can utilize strategies all day
Jumping in on a little late! Hi all - Emily from MI. I teach 2nd grade.
LUCKY!RT I am very lucky that is my mentor! He meets w/ me once a week for an hour before school.
I think I need to use Voxer more. I occasionally use it, but not regularly. Especially with a long drive, and it's hands-free.
I am always looking online to see what other teachers are using in their classrooms. What works well and what doesn't
What's the best way to find groups and connect on Voxer?
Very easy! Like a walkie talkie app! Download, find a friend who you connect with and start Voxing!
A1 Online collaboration Twitter, edublogs, Google docs, trying Voxer
Does anyone use Voxer w/ students? I'm trying to figure a way to harness it. Maybe a spot to leave messages for other?
A1: Most fun is conferences and workshops like NCTE, ILA, All Write Inst. and hopefully this summer!
A1: SchoolNet in PowerSchool, too, but more difficult
ok! I will try voxer this week!
YES! At some point, send me the info...
Popping out of for a bit. Toddler asking me to read the bedtime stories.
Hi! Jess from near Chicago, 5th grade. Just popping in to say hi.
A1: Create for each research project to help teachers and students have 1 stop shop for resources.
Me too! I have the app but have had very little experience using it.
You can text, voice Vox or send pics. There is even a 6-second video option. Love the deeper convos.
Same! Let's remind each other to use it more! lol
sharing out books on FB and Twitter leads to some unexpected collaborations.
A1 I've seen some great Lit Specialists use Smore to collaborate and share info!
A1: don't forget your school and public librarians are eager & happy to collaborate with all staff members!
A1 My doctoral research is centered around collab, teacher learning & professional autonomy. Collaboration is important 4 me.
A1: I use twitter, instagram & text other teacher friends. We face to face meet at school and share via Google Drive.
I've learned to love it! You get to talk and HEAR how others express their thinking.
What's the trick to getting folks on board with Voxer? Tried to share it with colleagues and it was a bust.
This is moving quick. What is Voxer?
A1 I circulate Bks I get for preview purposes to certain colleagues/ask opinions & abt usefulness in their classrms
One downside to Voxer-- since I spend so much time listening to it in the car, it's cut back on my completed audiobooks.
. My students say Voxer is for old people.
I've never used voxer for PD but I hear about it. Do you have dif. chats scheduled like w/ Twitter?
is definitely my PD with my during my commute to and from work! :)
We did this during and Ss shared voice responses & thoughts on FIAT. It was so fun! https://t.co/M5sGRm4tYg
Does anyone use Voxer w/ students? I'm trying to figure a way to harness it. Maybe a spot to leave messages for other?
A1 Love the collaborative conversations at work & outside through Literacy Forums, EdCamps, and ongoing with connected eds.
A1: Sometimes I feel the more I collaborate online, the less good I am about collaborating in real life. Which is not good.
Here you go! Thanks for sharing Glad we can spread the love tonight.
Have learned about some great books via on Facebook! She seems to catch all the ones I miss!
I'm dying! Hahahahaha. Yes, it is, according to my 7th grade CCD class. :)
Agree that librarian and teacher collaborations are powerful! Librarians know stuff! They will share:)
You don't really schedule chats. You just leave messages when you feel like it.
I need to get familiar with voxer...I hear a lot about it but haven't taken the plunge
Do you use a School/class/library FB page?
A1: and I have collaborated and presented literacy and tech at various conferences. Great way to connect.
Definitely another meetup opportunity for us, Patrick! Can't wait!
we shadowed students throughout a day to see what the life of a student would feel like, but I like your title!
What's your username on there? I can't find you. DM me if you'd like :-)
Collaboration can also occur via Twitter and Facebook. I'm adding more and more professional contacts to Facebook...
I need to find some good Voxer groups
Me too. We can create ideal collab online or w/ edu friends we don't work with on a daily basis.
I think the lunchroom is tricky place for collab. I desperately want a few minutes of peace. Not to be "on" or answer tech Qs
I've tried the district-wide Twitter w/little success. Maybe we keep at it anyway?
Yes! We love to share! https://t.co/TdNskyKptW
Agree that librarian and teacher collaborations are powerful! Librarians know stuff! They will share:)
A1. I'm also team teaching this yr which has been AWESOME! Always building off of each other and evaluating wk.
Voice messages, text messages, pictures, even video. You choose. All in one. Love it!
Favorite collaboration this year was starting to work with public library as volunteer at their electronics class
I just blogged about this (kind-of) today. I'm working hard to pull back a little and pour more into my life here.
I went from having 0 Voxer groups to a , , Nerd Camp & Book Talk groups!
A1 We are hosting a Valentine's Book Tasting to get Ts together to share book ❤️.
I would love to do this at my school, I think we'd learn so much!
https://t.co/h1fBloD9GV
we shadowed students throughout a day to see what the life of a student would feel like, but I like your title!
A1: reading and writing blog posts feels like collaborating. Twitter leads to new ideas and thoughts, Voxer lets me develop them
Voxer makes my commute go so much faster.
It becomes disheartening...and embarrassing...chatting with yourself! :)
I miss the collaboration with our librarian. We don't have building librarians anymore. A true CRIME!
I want to know more about this. Cool idea.
This is a great idea as I hear many planning strategies during teacher lunches
Love this idea! https://t.co/fnioBlnEIl
A1 We are hosting a Valentine's Book Tasting to get Ts together to share book ❤️.
I'll definitely have to try it out this week!
Hi there, friend! We can talk endlessly about the value of connecting our students and ourselves.
A1: Have built relationship w Public Library and we have been collaborating more and more this year! We serve the same patrons!
A1: The most challenging collab is in person w/ people you work with each day. That is where the work of the "everyday" is done.
Hi Rosanne! Looking forward to your Skype session w/my class for on 2/24!
A1 I use Twitter - , , , , ! Also Voxer, Facebook and conferences !
Sometimes it's tough to be an early adopter. We all need time to adapt to new tools. Maybe soon!
We also set up a for our club. This allowed for collab too.
I made that transition too. Worlds collide.
I have to push myself to do better because I know it's better for my students
A1 My current grade level team is strong in collaboration. It's awesome!
do we need to start a voxer for book recommendations?
Amazing think tanks, GHOS, gatherings and friends always push my thinking and help me to grow.
Catherine, K-8 literacy specialist from CT. Anyone add It's Monday, What Are You Reading? & friends have great recs.
And we learn so much from you! Honored to be with all of you.
A1: Collab with asst principal to promote a reading culture... reading challenge, WRAD family event....
I need to check out Voxer Heard of/used it ?
I'd love to know more about what you're doing with the public library. I want to get going w/ mine.
My absolute favorite form of collab is Instagram. NO one else at my school has a clue. 😩
Q2. What are some challenges to collaboration and how are you working through them?
Agreed! https://t.co/sYvprnJJSQ
Catherine, K-8 literacy specialist from CT. Anyone add It's Monday, What Are You Reading? & friends have great recs.
That is horrible. I hate that balancing the education budget comes at the cost of the librarians.
How do you find people to collaborate?
I've started to collaborate with my principal more sharing all the new learning I'm doing beyond the building...
That's the perfect way to put it!
A2 The eternal challenge: TIME! Never enough.
"Good Morning, Everyone!" ;)
You leave voice messages though you can text and send pictures or videos as well. Love Voxer!
a2: I feel like some teachers hesitate because it means changing from the "way i've done it for years"
honestly, through the Twitter.
A2: Challenges to collaboration? TIME. Time with colleagues in person is especially tough. We all teach full time.
That's my goal in 2016. Love connecting, but if I'm not locally, I feel the absence.
sounds like a plan to me.
A2: Helping others to learn technologies so they aren't a barrier for collaboration.
A2: A difficulty can be when team members are not all on the same page as far as literacy teaching goes...
a2: The other is time...there's not much when planning needs doing, grades need doing, meetings need attending, etc..
Agreed! https://t.co/mgQdHMRaBF
Sometimes it's tough to be an early adopter. We all need time to adapt to new tools. Maybe soon!
A2. We never have the time within district. So bogged down with mandated PD days. Also, some colleagues just not caring.
That question, "I'm not sure what to rd kicks us into overdrive, right?"
Absolutely! And you do such a great job of also connecting with the people you work with face to face
I hear you! Much to be gained when we step outside our bubble, but also know we work within a particular structure too.
Youth Librarian comes to our K classes 1x a week; provided additional books for our Mock Newbery & more!
Joining late, but better late than never! Hello ! Sarah here from Va Beach!
Grateful for Skye that allows me to visit Ts & Ss all over the world.
A2 one challenge is finding new folks who want to collaborate. Scary sometimes
A2: Differences in schedules and timing makes collaboration difficult sometimes, thankfully technology makes it easier
Always! Also time to read! https://t.co/0fqV4xqddP
A2: Challenges to collaboration? TIME. Time with colleagues in person is especially tough. We all teach full time.
A2: Time is biggest challenge w/ my IRL colleagues. They meet weekly with instructional coaches at prep times, but I'm w/ classes
Thank you, Donalynn!
https://t.co/bAhR8xn2St
Agree that librarian and teacher collaborations are powerful! Librarians know stuff! They will share:)
A2: Common barriers to collaboration are time and scheduling issues. Still trying to find ways around them.
Sharing district work through literacy snapshots, hashtags and chats are all about collaboration and celebration.
A2: I think the biggest problem is time. Everyone has commitments in & out of school. 2nd would be lack of interest by peers
A2 TIME, as always! We do have common planning time with our grade levels now, but vertical collab is lacking.
I was at a school where it felt like I was on an island. Only 1- 2 were willing to collaborate. Then why I found my people here.
A2 Everyone's busy & often we don't have enough common planning time; try to meet after school but folks have home lives too!
a2: Another I've faced is scheduling...when I have classes, the other teachers are off and vice versa.
A2: Within the district a lot of our collaboration is outside of school hours. Wish we had more time to collaborate during work.
I'd like to be able to collab face-to-face with my social media pals too! Thinking of attending this summer!
A2: accountability - co-creation of rubrics, getting things on calendar, committing to reflection
A2 Challenges: willingness to be vulnerable in a room of others and being open to learn from our peers
A2 Scheduling also a challenge. Librarians provide prep coverage for Ts, so finding common "open" time can be tough.
A2 It does make it hard to collaborate when others have different views & opinions. Must be patient and continue to lead the way.
We were given titles to choose from and as a staff we voted.
Joining late after getting my kiddos to bed. Sarah from Buffalo. I teach 9th grade ELA. Glad to make
Q2 Looking forward to hearing responses for Q2. For me: time to plan is always a factor
A2: biggest challenge to collaboration with Ts is being on fixed schedule rotation, no open time to Ts or Ss, no team teaching :(
A2: Difficult when you're not around passionate educators who don't put getting books in the hands of students at the forefront.
A2 small district=lack of people to collaborate with! Scheduling issues befuddle administrators. Need to think outside the box!
A2: I feel like other people at my school don't always wantl/have time to share. Google Drive has helped w/ shared folders.
A2: and I were just discussing this. Challenge for me is the more I collaborate online, less I do locally. Need balance.
That can be so hard, but at least you know your people are out there. Sorry we didn't get to meet at NCTE, but saw U
A2: Time is my biggest challenge. And being new in a place that's not used to the librarian wanting to collab.
A2: Biggest challenge is being alone. My Ss actually are getting Ss from other classes interested in books.
A2: The oldie but goodie excuse: Never enough time! I cannot possibly keep up most weeks.
I am so glad to know you feel this too. I mean I wish we didn't but glad to not be alone.
A2: I have teachers' students during their prep time and it's hard for me to find time to work with those teachers.
Has anyone faced not being able to collaborate because someone felt you encroached on their "territory?"
A2: The convenience of collab through technology sometimes leaves out the personal connection
A2 It always seems like there's something new that requires training. It's hard to keep refine when you have to start new.
A2 Biggest challenge will always be time. We can't always find common time.It's important 2 take pressure off Ts 2 B there.
Finding time to meet and discuss different situations can be hard due to scheduling of everyone involved
I just convinced my friends to join.
A2: TIME. And testing. When we constantly talk abt test scores, it takes away from being creative & innovative
The best collaboration comes naturally - a give and take of ideas - willingness to share and listen.
A2: Big challenge is getting others on board. Many still see library time as drop kids off and leave.
A2: Time is a big challenge in my building with differing schedules Sometimes a book and a post it note have to do
Agreed. Let's push each other to work on this in 2016.
A2 I also feel sometimes that tired teachers are wary of excitement Sad, but true And we need excitement to learn!
A2 It can be a challenge to find time to get people together and make sure it is time well-spent for everyone.
Collaboration is easier for me this year, since I have a co-teacher that has similar philosophies about teaching to my own
A2. I find that the more challenges I run in to in my school, the more I gravitate to my . HELP ME!!
My collaboration is with my and the educators I meet.
A2: Shared time and shared focus
A2 Finding time to collaborate with my classroom teachers can be difficult. Monthly grade level plans help me as a librarian.
A2: That's why I need to rely on email and informal collaboration because I'm in class during all their common planning time.
A2: Not coming across as too aggressive/pushy. Don't want to be the 'know it all'!
A2: time. Time is always the thing we are working against as teachers, isn't it? That's why technology helps facilitate
Grade level Ts in my school generally have common preps, which helps facilitate collaboration.
A2: A challenge is knowing the awesomeness of collaborating and not being able to do it all. Hate to say no to an opportunity.
Tricky stuff. I've been trying to eat lunch in the lounge instead of in my classroom.
Try to bring colleagues with you to conferences. Powerful discussions and ideas brought back to school.
A2. Time! We have worked hard on schedules for common time for grade levels.
Not explicitly stated, but I have had those feelings.
Thanks to you and over the years I've read tons of great books. Book recs from you always a hit.
This article about introverted teachers & burnout recognizes collaboration may be stressful: https://t.co/5hZddPwxdX
I’m the only high school ELA teacher that incorporates independent reading, so that is a huge challenge for me.
Q2: Sometimes a barrier is reminding myself of the importance & benefits. This connects to being mindful to make the effort
A2 Time & unwillingness to change the mold
A2: Having teacher buy in to collaborating with a librarian at the secondary level.
A1 Love collaboration in book clubs, morning meetings, & literacy chats happening, especially BookLove faculty meetings.
A2: Sometimes I suck at collaborating because I get so excited about my own ideas, I sometimes forget to listen to others'
A2: Time. However, teachers are happy to devote class time to a collaboration that meet their instructional goals. Stay focued.
A2. As a librarian, i always start with... What can I do to make their lives easier
ha! Yeah, I'm actually moving back to audiobooks. This week will be less Voxer, more Junot Diaz
A2 Balancing prof and personal lives. Appreciate the challenges for colleagues and support them!
I'd love to hang out at Nerd Camp! Meeting and gave me an emotional boost!
I try to go to grade level mtgs when possible. Teachers are meeting at that time anyway, so I can sneak in...
A2: Too many meetings actually inhibits collaboration. Finding open head space is always tricky.
I do the same . . . Sigh My PLN saves and soothes me consistently https://t.co/IyooK09TUd
A2. I find that the more challenges I run in to in my school, the more I gravitate to my . HELP ME!!
I try to do this too, but there's so much negative talk. :( Maybe I can help turn it around!
collaboration must be organic. Forced collaboration among students and teachers that's good for nothing. Relationships first.
A2: Helps to have meeting "norms" and clear, common expectations
& .The question"If you could have dinner w/anyone.."Now I know!You two!You know what I want to know!
A2: Many Ts are afraid of change (tech, Mock Calecott, March Book Madness) and hard to convince them to try the new
Hi Sarah! Love connecting with you here on Twitter and Facebook. You certainly inspire me to be better.
I've just found groups via Twitter using hashtags like and just reaching out.
Our school librarian has successfully used Smores for collaboration
A2: have to make best of chats in halls, email, collaboration chart, advocating for library out of fixed rotation sched!
the great thing about social media is the huge population you can reach for ideas!
LOVED hearing lots of ideas for ! Lots of sharing and listening. :)
My school also offers collaboration days, where subs are provided so that Ts can work together. Spots fill up quickly!
RT I’m the only high school ELA teacher that incorporates independent reading, so that is a huge challenge for me
great start! Unfortunately, most of our staff goes home for lunch. I'm trying to get out of my room more.
I definitely look to my PLN for advice! I don’t always have what I need at school.
Truth is, because I am such an introvert, the lounge exhausts me. That's why it's easier online!
A1 Great collab happens with school librarian/technology T. enriches projects/quickly supports S curiosity
A2 We don't departmentalize, so we must collaborate about ALL subjects, so not much time for any one topic, like Literacy!
We did book talk speed-dating last year with teachers and it was terrific. Lots of fun.
A1. How do you collaborate with colleagues--both online and offline? Online: Google Docs & Google Classroom all the way.
Hold on to that! It's a rare gem.
A2:Everyone working & moving in the same direction. We are working to have a more school-wide approach to our reading instruction
A2 Time is challenging, I find myself setting priorities and making collaboration more intentional.
A2 Sometimes I forget that everyone is not like me.
RT collaboration must be organic. Relationships first.
A2. My school is a PBL school. I sat in on a 'project tuning'. Ts asking other Ts for suggestions on their project. It was magic!
A2: Another barrier is teachers not willing to use technology. Seriously some never check emails but I keep sending them out.
A2: Sometimes keeping up on everything (especially online) can be overwhelming.
A2: I lost my other teaching half this year ( is tching in Costa Rica!) and definitely miss collaborating with her.
I'm very late, sorry. can anyone RT Q2?
This is one of my biggest frustrations in the library.
A2: Comfort zones for some Ts. Some stuck in pattern as "sage on the stage" instead of inquiry based, student centered
A2: When have shared time can be over scheduled with non-planning distractors
I need to remember that, too!
The negativity can be toxic and draining Important to try and shift it https://t.co/E9pL6c6ehz
I try to do this too, but there's so much negative talk. :( Maybe I can help turn it around!
I have. As time's gone by that feeling has gone. I'd like to think my fellow Ts have begun to trust me
Google rocks in the sense. Second to none for collaboration.
I have the same problem. Many don't read my emails.
A2 Time/scheduling is biggest obstacle, but with online & virtual PD, collaborative opportunities expanding the possibilities.
Such an important point! Had to be valuable to everyone involved or it won't be sustainable.
Interesting! I never thought of that. Thanks for sharing.
Really? The only one? Sad... Keep fighting the good fight. HS students need it more than anyone.
My unit would not have been half of what it was if not for our Voxer conversations
A2 finding others who are on the "same page" but willing to try new things
I think they don't understand you are there to co-teach/bring more to proj, making them look good! https://t.co/Zx0xhp5aCW
Has anyone faced not being able to collaborate because someone felt you encroached on their "territory?"
My challenges have gotten easier though. My dept does not try to get me in trouble for indept reading anymore, so that’s a plus!
just trying to save this, thanks, new to
RT A2 finding others who are on the "same page" but willing to try new things
Actually it would have never happened!
A2: We have literally no overlapping time in our day as a team when we can sit down and collab. Makes it really hard to share.
Does collaborative learning foster collaboration?
A problem we share. Often Ts don't know what librarians can offer so they don't ask.
A2 I'm still figuring out how I can help & reach out to teachers as a new librarian! Grateful for ideas from librarian friends!
very true! Also ts need to fit in library schedule not always easy when lib has lots of scheduled classes
But that is also why I love Twitter and blogging. I can find those people!
A2.1 I would love to promote online collab w/ my IRL colleagues. I think we could discuss in ways we don't have time for F2F
Joining late! Crazy end-of-the-weekend kerfuffle in my house right now! Hi everyone! Jen Vincent, tech integration in IL. :)
A2: Time! We are working to provide more time for staff to meet during the school day to discuss Ss needs, learning & planning.
A2:Definitely time! I would love to help co-workers create Twitter, IG, etc. No time & not sure they'd feel comfortable using it
This was such a powerful example of collaboration, and who the REAL winners were: our Ss!! https://t.co/LKZnMhhmlv
My unit would not have been half of what it was if not for our Voxer conversations
- waving to you from Michigan!!!
Q2- Time is a big challenge. However we are engaged in school wide PD that is opening up some time for this.
A2 Difficulty collaborating in the building is finding time to plan together. Almost easier to plan virtually w outside people.
A2: different prep periods, different priorities/mindset in the classroom, testing (our schedule just tripled-!!!!)
I want to get better at it. I know it's better for my Ss. I am great at sharing, need to be better at listening
I agree! The asynchronous modality is sometimes hard to grasp until you try it.
RT I agree! The asynchronous modality is sometimes hard to grasp until you try it.
Tough to communicate with others at my school. Trying to get more of them on Twitter!
Yes, people won't feel like you are collaborating w them if it always revolves around your ideas. 1/2
I can't like this Tweet. Thankful that didn't happen. It is FAR from the easy way out.
I'm constantly trying to throw that out there to my teachers so they know what I can help with.
Q2: Time - seems like everyone is in a hurry! I find time with people, eye to eye, is difficult to come by.
A2 here is another. never give up!! No matter how discouraged I get.
I saw the article, too...for me, collaboration can be a lifeline! Supportive of innovation and change!
Please don't get discouraged! Your students need that opportunity for FVR! https://t.co/hhCZU7sItU
I’m the only high school ELA teacher that incorporates independent reading, so that is a huge challenge for me.
A2: one hurdle is colleagues who are "less than interested" in trying new things or going the extra mile.
A2 Maybe Ts feel they can handle it on their own; If I overhear something I as TL can help, I volunteer
a2: a lot is in the approach...I used to try "I came up with this great..." and instead have gone to "what if we ____ together?"
Have to approach w "Hey, who wants to learn about x with me?" Joint venture is more alluring!
A2: collaborating with teachers to create publications and conf. presentations has worked better than anything else I've tried.
so when we work together, we should criticize constructively
A2: Ts need time to share their expertise, ideas, & questions w/ each other. No time to be humble and vulnerable w/ colleagues
Sounds like another great blog post from you, Jess! Many others (like me) feel the same way.
Hi to both of you! I'm counting down the days till !! :)
I'm been trying with Twitter,
Too. It takes time but constant support def helps.
IR takes a lot of work on everyone’s part. I’ve invited them into my class, but they don’t want to even see it.
Agree. & I work in the same hallway & often resort to collaborating online from home in the evenings.
great place to start! Thank you!
U need 2 join a group. Don't know if there's a list. I hear about groups on social media or email.
Oh, collaboration. I'm still defining what collaboration means and looks like. talks about is as co-laboring.
A2.2 I need to make myself more readily available too. Just shared my Gcalendar so Ts can pencil me in on their own
A2: Meet before/after school, offer alternative ideas, never demand others conform-always encourage & have research to back up
Having amazing librarians like makes a huge difference in our community of learners. https://t.co/bM5ZdzciwR
A2. As a librarian, i always start with... What can I do to make their lives easier
A2 sharing ideas without giving the entire plan away.
A2. I don't always want to collaborate with someone else. Choosing to work alone sometimes makes me a better collaborator.
A2: It fascinates me that so many of us struggle to collaborate at school, but find it so easy online.
A2- one thing I have learned since I started teaching 4 years ago is to seek out the positive, encouraging, vivacious co-workers
Oh, I’m definitely not giving it up! I’ve seen the amazing results! Never going back, no matter what!
Those of you at who have had successful online collab w/ your real-life colleagues: which platforms worked well?
Oh man! I just realized I was on my classroom account! Anywho- Leslye from Grand Forks, ND.
Booklove faculty meetings?
I love that you said this and love HOW you said this. :) Sometimes I felt this way...but couldn't put words to it!
A2: I need time to work and be innovative ON MY OWN in my classroom in order to bring new ideas to a team or school
It can be easier to find like-minded educators online! We create our own networks.
YES! Also important to remember 'no' is ok.RT A2.Choosing to work alone sometimes makes me a better collaborator.
Could be because online "colleagues" share similar views and not everyone in our buildings do?
Yes! Sometimes I have to work things out for myself before I can share w/others & understand other's contributions!
. Do you think that is because we can choose our cohort online and can't in person at times?
A good reason to do our summer PD for teachers on these topics! https://t.co/xVn8ktZQ5L
A2: Many Ts are afraid of change (tech, Mock Calecott, March Book Madness) and hard to convince them to try the new
I will have to lurk later!
We should be mindful of this when we work with our students.
A2 Our District is providing some release time to explore inquiry questions we have written together The solutions: time, choice
Collaborating with competitive people can be difficult.
Important to remember! Some generate ideas better as a team, and some need that alone time first.
I think collaborating online is a bit easier because we can multitask and it opens us up to many different people.
Ahh!! Me too!! So many great authors and educators in one place!
I've felt this so often- must be the whole "birds of a feather" concept.
Love that! What a wonderful idea! More districts need to do this!
Not all tasks should be collaborative either.
its hard to practice reading without...practicing reading - I make sure my kids get tons of time too!
Collaboration is hard. Does it count if it's small? Simple? Messy? I've come to realize collaboration is complicated to define.
. I offer GoogleDocs to collab on from home; nervous about sharing non-school handle
Now HERE is the real connection. How many Ss feel the same way about favoring outside over f2f? https://t.co/O8BqYG0HXN
We should be mindful of this when we work with our students.
I wish I could get some of Google's 20% time for planning collaboratively...I think it would change things in my library
I have adopted the philosophy that I will put ideas out there and if they stick they stick, at least I tried
Def a huge part of our success online. I'm doing "forced collab" in grad school and it's not the same
RT Collaboration is hard. Does it count if it's small? Simple? Messy? collaboration is complicated to define
Thanks! I think the worst is over. I refuse to give up. My students need IR!
Yes, and choice allows us to find like-minded people.
Ts need time to discover these opportunities. If one T says "hey check this out! Find out more!"
I think online most people have a similar philosophy as I do. That's not true in person. Harder.
May be that we're task oriented at school & focused. When we're online, we have freedom to bounce ideas around.
True. Do you think it is in part due to the convenience of online collaborating? I love being able to tweet whenever.
online collaboration has shaped the teacher I am today. I am better because of my PLN and
We use Voxer for some, Google docs for others.
Healthy perspective! https://t.co/W3eA0aOpcK
I have adopted the philosophy that I will put ideas out there and if they stick they stick, at least I tried
A1: Teachers collaborate during prep, lunch, and after school (happy hour) :). Online: text/email/Google Docs.
Social media has become my top form of collab as of recently! I also bring in lots of ideas from Twitter, Insta 2 colleagues
Online you can relax & not worry that someone is evaluating you or micromanaging your communication. You're free to be yourself!
Maybe. It is tricky. Real life collaboration is so close to the kids. We must work together.
I think this is a great point ! https://t.co/ZTj1wyzwRP
May be that we're task oriented at school & focused. When we're online, we have freedom to bounce ideas around.
Hi, Jen. This calls to mind Kathy Collins' "Collabrovisation."
Forced collaboration defeats the purpose I think...it squashes the process because it's a "have to." https://t.co/Ir8hdfjw8q
Def a huge part of our success online. I'm doing "forced collab" in grad school and it's not the same
Plus could be that online collaboration can take place at times we choose, F2F not necessarily.
A2 Dare I say it? Time. People feel overwhelmed.
Yes. So much truth. https://t.co/JhZJAAxkOg
online collaboration has shaped the teacher I am today. I am better because of my PLN and
true. I can send a tweet or Vox when I'm walking or standing online. Ease of collaboration there.
I think it has to do with the fact that our online community is available 24/7--when we have a few spare minutes.
Yes! In group projects, many Ss today have easier time collaborating online, rather that f2f at school.
I tend to collaborate better when I can let my typing do the talking for me which is doesn't always translate well at school
I agree. It’s a labor of love! It definitely needs nurturing.
We don't have to find a common time, and I can flock to the people who geek out abt bks so easily on Twitter.
I’ve been called the one in my dept that jumps on any “new idea.” IR is far from new! What’s wrong with trying something new!?
Time 4 both is important. I think prep time is seen as "free time" too often by those who don't need it (ie NOT Ts)
collaborating online is often w/people who think in similar ways to me. Is maybe sometimes easier this way than in person?
Great to steer away from negative, toxic personalities and go toward positive teachers!
I think scheduling is part of it and also more like-minded people available here.
I think the power is in debate and collaborative discourse. Safety and trust are key.
Also, for the most part, we only see the good in most people online. Easier to hide our crazy. (I'm crazy)
Great reminder for me w my students. They need alone thinking before collaboration at times https://t.co/uSqWaOU4Q3
Yes! Sometimes I have to work things out for myself before I can share w/others & understand other's contributions!
I have seen my introverted students cringe when I say "alright lets get into groups and work this out."
. I think we gravitate to ppl w similar passions & goals for growth. Online PLNs support personal goals.
Joining in a bit late, but love to see what's going on in
The best experiences I've had w collaboration are when we are open and honest abt different styles and make space for each other.
Yes. And that one time I had my eyes closed for 3 minutes on my prep and someone stepped in didn't help that idea!
Great idea ! Would help me do better in my classroom too.
Forced collaboration is about as meaningful as PLC's run with a administrative checklist.
A2 also, I think a vital part of collaboration is feeling like your voice matters just as much as the person next to you
that's an excellent point. Small town means I know everyone's crazy parts and they know mine. :)
Yes, I have many students who will choose to work alone rather than with a partner or group.
Love following the mock newbery discussions as a bookseller
A2. Ts need to know that collaboration sometimes can be messy---that can be the beauty of new ideas emerging!
Working in the day to day grind is far more difficult. Online is a chosen family/PD community
Lots of tweets about online collaboration as easier b/c it's on our own terms, in our own time. Less pressure, more joy!
id be lost with Twitter, Voxer, IG. 24/7/365 PD at its finest.
A2: another deterrent to collaboration - when it's only about test scores - have to remember the whole child!
Thankful to be able to talk, share and collaborate w you, my friend! :)
On-line is on our own time…sometimes we have to concede to someone else’s schedule. definitely not easy
A2: I agree w we get to find our "tribe" online.We seek out others w/ same values, not always at school
A lot of school-based collaboration is based on goals/topic determined FOR us, not of choice.
The people on Twitter and Voxer are the most positive Ts I know. Maybe that's why it's easier to collaborate online?
I love to collaborate w/ people who don't think the same as me. It expands my thinking & learning.
I agree. It has changed me.
We often need that time to "stare at the wall"...my joke. But it's true. We are "ON" all day. Need to recharge!
So true - We can bring our best energy when we are feeling it https://t.co/9ErIfFx5Lo
Lots of tweets about online collaboration as easier b/c it's on our own terms, in our own time. Less pressure, more joy!
Hello . Tracy from MA jumping in late.
Have to sell it as a support to them! I've never heard a T turn down something that would make their jobs easier!
I'm sipping wine... :) (And typing super fast. )
A2. Part of being a successful collaborator is listening.
If my online crazy "collaborators" are wrong, I don't want to be right.
I have a T at school who challenges a lot of my thoughts. Makes for great conversations! https://t.co/yIbyTedgjK
I love to collaborate w/ people who don't think the same as me. It expands my thinking & learning.
Based on my own struggles, I feel for my Ss. There are times I let them work on their own, & other times let them choose groups.
So true. https://t.co/S9fmARgTdM
A lot of school-based collaboration is based on goals/topic determined FOR us, not of choice.
Which also allows for a delayed response--more time to process than in-person.
Collaboration is part of our school mission because of the STEM focus. Definitely not our students' favorite (or the parents'!)
A2: I think I'm more willing to share online versus in-person because I worry about people's LIVE reaction...
A2 Online collaboration is often more freeing bcause we don't have extraneous issues 2 deal with that we do w/ school colleagues.
Yes, that's a common problem Is it really collaboration if goals & topics aren't decided collaboratively? https://t.co/JX96Xn9OIW
A lot of school-based collaboration is based on goals/topic determined FOR us, not of choice.
It is wonderful that you give students the choice to work alone!
- and wine at my house too! It's a fabulous combination :)
Ah, yes...usually I have an IPA. ;)
you just hit the nail on the head! It's always so forced and determined for us.
No need to hide your crazy from friends.
If we don't collaborate with colleagues how will students see a positive model?
I need time to prepare to collaborate. I need my ideas developed first. It’s can be a risk-taking, scary adventure.
Classroom teachers are the busiest people I know. Sometime I can't blame them for having trouble carving out time.
I agree! Our district has their own goals & agendas. Our collaboration is set up with an agenda. Choice is important
RT No need to hide your crazy from friends.
I think it's the people that think different from us that we can learn the most
I understand how they feel!
but is online collaboration true" co"--shared resolve and shared results?
A2: I think collaboration hits some pitfalls when strong personalities tend to dominate. Then it becomes Follow the Leader
Love an IPA. Finishing off the wine I used to cook with for dinner. Sacrifices. :)
It's such a different dynamic F2F. We "deal" w more of in and out of real life stuff with F2F peeps.
My tea is getting cold, but I can heat it up later. :)
Woot! All in the same building? I have 2 buildings. One is K-1 and the other is 2-4. :)
A2: Google Docs, Slides, Sites where we can work on documents and resources together between meetings/sessions helps
I wish more Ts would collab with GDocs; I live an hour away & can't stay late/come early too often
Hello from IN! I am a third grade teacher
I can honestly say I'm completely a work in progress when it comes to collaboration. It seems to always be work for me.
Also easier to collaborate for me without the stress of the day to day details, politics and gossip.
We should be collaborating more to plan the next steps for Ss instruction and way less for "grading" purposes.
Also, we choose the people we collaborate with online, you usually can't choose your f2f team
Sorry but I am so distracted. Boyz II Men just appeared on Grease!!!
Holy moly, YES! Some truth here. https://t.co/knnmqQaXmJ
Forced collaboration is about as meaningful as PLC's run with a administrative checklist.
Right! In TBT mtgs our administrator micromanages agenda, talk, reporting forms, Improvement process, etc.
Collab in school is determined for us. Admin picks goals and topics. Rarely T driven. Mindset that Ts are experts needs to happen
A lot of the time constraints are eliminated with online collaboration.
A2: Balancing new and veteran skill sets. How do you share and ask for help while continuing to move forward?
K-4 one building, 700+ kids, no assistant, lots of volunteers 😳
Google has been SO helpful for collaboration! I’ve created Docs from home w/ my co-teacher at her house. https://t.co/2Yix2Ffw2l
A2: Google Docs, Slides, Sites where we can work on documents and resources together between meetings/sessions helps
And what abt importance of relationship in strengthening collaboration? How often do we build relationships w our preset PLCs?
Collaboration needs to be authentic.
a3: My co-teachers and I discuss our roles with the students...I'm doing research with 4th grade and she tells them why I'm there
What would Valentine's Day book tasting look like for Ts and a librarian at an Elem school?Tables for grade levels?
A2 Online collaborators can help us focus in on specific ideas/topics w/o 'history' or 'policy' that district colleagues bring in
Wondering how much learning styles play in to willingness to collaborate. Thinking of students who dislike group projects here.
So true! We ask them to 'turn& talk', we ask them to work w/ a small group. They need to see Ts co-teach, https://t.co/5zqI5a0S9c
If we don't collaborate with colleagues how will students see a positive model?
Yet we make time for online collaboration. https://t.co/JgGy6rhmUa
Classroom teachers are the busiest people I know. Sometime I can't blame them for having trouble carving out time.
Y, rdg, wrtg, learning... it all goes back to voice & choice. Some smart friends have said that again and again. :-)
Collaboration or group task completion? Depends on who generated the idea and the task. Teachers or admin? Students or teacher?
A3: I have shared with students an example of a friend and I working out the direction of our story with Google Docs
I always let Ss exercise that option; they usually know when they want to rejoin a team or partnership.
Time and timing Some of us are morning chatters, some think best at end of day, etc https://t.co/sDj4mure9h
A lot of the time constraints are eliminated with online collaboration.
a3: It has been fun working together...we 'tag team" and help each other out
Plus, if you don't know what you're doing, at least they do. (w apologies to Bone Gap)
. We had bunch of lessons in BOY for groupwork/SEL stuff bc we just started PBL time in schl day
Introverts enjoy collaborating too. But we need time on our own to think, process and rejuvenate as well.
A3 I usually pick my Ss groups - they need to learn to work w/ everyone in class.
A3: The key to collaboration is listening. We discuss and model what it means to be listening, attentive, and present. Be present
A3: I am never the "sage on stage." Our class discussions come from what they bring to them, not what I want.
A3: Modeling active listening! That is so a skill so important to effective collaboration, yet can be difficult to teach!
Students decide the norms and then tweak as needed
A3. and I are often walking in and out of each other's spaces. and I are always in the corner "planning".
when we force students to collaborate, grading should be adjusted to take the burden/resentment off the "doer"
I agree. They are necessary, but not often OUR needs/goals. https://t.co/2BtG2Lco6i
A lot of school-based collaboration is based on goals/topic determined FOR us, not of choice.
I’m hoping to be a new librarian next year! I’m glad I’m following you for ideas!
As with all of us! Relationships, working ones included, are forever developing and shifting
A3 Co-teaching is great modeling for Ss to see collaboration in real time.
A3: Model, model, model. Show how to listen, how to disagree w/ respect, how to work in a group.
I also do cross collaborative projects with other classes so they see us work together
Best collab relationship I have - prof and personal - is w . We're patient w each other but also learn & grow together.
The best is that my teaching buddy and I can disagree but respect each other enough to listen--not easy.
a3: I invite students to discuss things with me as well...we talked about past Caldecotts and why (and why not) they were awarded
A3 Skills practiced in turn and talk hugely important - listening, building on ideas
A3. I model by running across the hall & screaming to when I get to a good part in our book.
A3: Our school has bumped up the amount of "turning & talking" and "sharing circles" that are used as part of Ss learning.
A3: PBLs allow for students to develop collaboratively projects for real world purposes and audience, allow student choice
A3: & I often model collaboration w our Ss via ! :)
A3: I think showing respect of students' choices & voices help model healthy, successful collab. Ideas can be different but ok!
A3. I try to walk in and out of classrooms as much as possible.
Kudos! This is brave collaboration. https://t.co/mKN89KKaiw
I love to collaborate w/ people who don't think the same as me. It expands my thinking & learning.
Co-teacher & I show Ss how to give meaningful feedback in Docs. Ss love the ability to work w/ a partner outside of school hrs.
There's such a delicate balance between mentorship & continuing own growth. Ideal when the two intersect. https://t.co/5gVSdPGK3C
A2: Balancing new and veteran skill sets. How do you share and ask for help while continuing to move forward?
I also wonder if relinquishing control is part of the difficulty for some Ts. Can be challenging to trust someone else that way!
A3: If your classroom puts Ss in charge of learning then you're half way to collab by removing Tch From the front of the room.
A3. I like Ss to see me talking/sharing with their teachers. They need to see the library is an extension of their classroom
True! But thank you for this reminder. I guess I want it to always be easy...and that's just not how life is. :)
So, jumped on to look for collaboration topic and caught convo. Looks like I hit jackpot!
A3: Modeling active listening! That is a skill important to effective collaboration, yet can be difficult to teach!
A3: I encourage students working on similar targets to work together. Students supporting one another can lead to deeper learning
A3: Lessons on “great”discussions, how to listen, how to talk to people, etc.
With global collaboration when we create products with others students have to figure it out
A3 Collaborating with other classes--diff grade levels, diff content areas gives Ss lots of practice in collaborating.
A3 Buddy class experiences also wonderful Learning can happen with different age groups
What a wonderful shout-out!! So nice to see genuine appreciation!!
Google Classroom has opened a lot of opportunities for sharing with my ELAR community this year
Thanks! I'm hoping to start blogging again and sharing my journey there.
A3: Book Club time really helps foster collaboration among my Ss. Ss can read & work with students in another class on our team.
. Reminds of Team of Rivals! Lincoln collaborated with people who hated him.
Students should not just be creating for the teacher, they should be creating for others
A3. I'll model writing workshop lessons for our Ts. I alwys tell Ss that the Tt & I have been talking/sharing/planning together.
A3 A new book I used last week teaches the word collaboration - Knit Together by . Mother & daughter collaborate.
A3: Create projects where ever Ss "doer" How do we create culture where Ss hold each other accountable https://t.co/RdI4ZTlSYs
when we force students to collaborate, grading should be adjusted to take the burden/resentment off the "doer"
A3: I'll say "we" thought/worked on.. re: classroom T when I come in for lessons
A3: Teach Ss how to really listen to each other and build on ideas. Collaboration begins with listening to one another.
A3: I talk to classroom Ts as much as possible, in front of Ss, when they pick their class up. Talk bks w Ts, that day's lesson
that's because is awesome.
A2 Collab w people who don't agree w me has led to some of my strongest decisions. Really have to hone it & make sure it works!
fun to model partner reading, sharing a device, etc with another T like ...kids go nuts for non-examples 😂
A3: We use a program called Word Generation and there are many opportunities for students to collaborate throughout the lessons
A3: My students who follow me on Twitter see me blowing up their feed on chats like this! Great modeling of collaboration! :)
I love that your students get to see collaboration in action! We SHOULD be modeling collaboration for Ss. https://t.co/ZOToaufPF8
A3: & I often model collaboration w our Ss via ! :)
I like to let kids choose whether they want to work indep., with a partner or in a small group- but sometimes I dictate that 😳.
We are grouping selections by topic/interest/genre and guests will have three tasting "courses."
A3: ask students how they'd like to collaborate. Ensure their voices are heard in the process. Then Make changes accordingly.
A3: favorite modeling of collaboration: teacher attends library lesson & actively participates/co-teaches - feed off each other!
A3: I model appropriate peer conversations w/ Ss while they work as a group.21st century skills rubrics help them too
Haha....same! I get a lot, "Ms. Gross, you tweet A LOT about teaching."
modeling the norms and reflecting on our experiences. Constantly growing and learning from each experience
Also important to find the balance between personal and collaborative projects, some things are not meant to be shared
A3 I have started using stations in the library. SmartTable, doll house, building stations etc... that require group collab.
Workshop teaching promotes healthy, organic collaboration. Get off the stage teachers. Trust me.
A3: Modeling different types of discussion groups and collab strategies - Ss see that we collaborate, no classroom is an island!
I always loved teaming up with another class for buddy reading when I taught general ed!
A3 we just got some nice group discussion sentence starters/vocab for Ts to hang in their classroom
Thanks for the resource! I have not seen this before
Hahah. Isn't it great teaching in close proximity to friends and like-minded people? So fun!
A3: collaboration by choice is easier. W little ones, learning from the ideas of others deserves lots of modeling
A3: Accountable talk moves need to be part of class and school culture https://t.co/MchreHooCr
Students decide the norms and then tweak as needed
A3- Co-teaching is an effective way to model collaborating skills for students. Ss get a chance to see collaboration in action.
A3: A wise woman I know says that "Reading and writing float on a sea of talk." Collaboration begins here.
A3: I give them opportunity to work together and solve or create fun projects in addition to learning experiences.
RT Also important to find balance between personal & collaborative projects, some things are not meant 2b shared
A3: My Ss were intrigued when I told them I found out about MarchBookMadness last yr on twitter! https://t.co/keJzYnW6pG
Model model model! Ss are always so unsure of what great collaboration looks like. So many forms of it!
A3 Modeling collaboration is so important. I always try to communicate & demonstrate to students that Ts & I work together.
One of the many reasons we blog about our books on Much more meaningful audience than me. https://t.co/6chmpXiPSN
Students should not just be creating for the teacher, they should be creating for others
Thank you for this reminder, Phil! https://t.co/APf1cLk6lE
A3: The key to collaboration is listening. We discuss and model what it means to be listening, attentive, and present. Be present
A3: I have an online reading community where students can post ideas and comments. I'm a member, too. Workshop model also helps.
A3 When my Ss write book reviews for the class blog, they find other Ss who will read & offer quality boosters before posting
Buddy reading with the K class - favourite part of my week! https://t.co/n718FCG2MY
I always loved teaming up with another class for buddy reading when I taught general ed!
A2: Making time to all collaborate with each other; we don't have release days for ELA--now have ELA coach to help
Absolutely agree. Imp for Ss to see Ts have dif ideas and how we resolve/make compromises. https://t.co/LdELcnKeNx
A3- Co-teaching is an effective way to model collaborating skills for students. Ss get a chance to see collaboration in action.
They know to ignore me when I'm chatting like this. Hahah. But honestly, many have said they think it's cool.
A3 Before going to stations we discussed how group work would look. I model too by participating in the stations.
We share our reading thoughts via Schoology and the readers can collaborate this way...
A3: A PD book I just read was very big on being mindful of grouping & collaboration among students. Just doing that helps.
A3: Share openly w my Ss about the diff Ts & TLs from across the country I talk to, get book recs from, get ideas from.
A3: I co-teach in 3 different rooms & Ss see my partner and me collaborating all the time, before, during, after school/lesson!
A3 Partner with other classes. Discuss after what Ss liked/didn't. What worked/didn't
A3: I like to build "audience skills" into project rubrics 👏
A3. I am always swapping & talking books with our art teacher () Ss see/hear it often. Organic modeling is vital.
Hi Laurie! I'm from No. Indiana, glad you are joining us this evening!
A3.2: . Agree Disagree Piggyback Clarify Followup Summarize
A3: Lots and lots of practice. Frame S collab as working tog for a common goal or w/ a common purpose/wonder in mind
A3 Ts I coach and I video lots of lessons and then share these with the Ss. They can see themselves learning and us teaching!
A3: Lots of modeling needed! Model w/ Ss, have Ss model for each other, fishbowls work well for modeling https://t.co/GJ3LLY9ESK
A3: I model appropriate peer conversations w/ Ss while they work as a group.21st century skills rubrics help them too
I wonder if my students who follow me ever hop on at a time and just abandon their feed :-P
A3 I find some kids need to practice social skills- how to disagree respectfully, ask for clarification etc.
mindful grouping, sounds interesting - what was the title?
I'll have to look James Britton up! So glad you share your knowledge with the world.
A3: is 2 doors down, so I go into his room to help him with tech; he comes to mine to tell silly middle school jokes
A3. I will also share parts of Voxer conversations with with Ss. They hear our excitement & it's authentic.
I think the best way to model collaboration for students is to show how we listen to and respect others' opinions.
A3 Use different grouping strategies, teach social skills, provide opportunities for choice, seek feedback & adapt.
A3: I think sharing all the collaboration we do. Even online like this chat.
Where do you set up this online reading community?
I can't always do it & I have to be mindful about the choices I do make but when it works it's amazing.
I've had a few mute or unfollow. Totally fine! :) Others are amused. I hope they learn from me!
I have had former students join my apchats that I do with current students! So fun!
Yes, I'm always talking about what I learned from online pals! https://t.co/7sfIymSMcw
A3: Share openly w my Ss about the diff Ts & TLs from across the country I talk to, get book recs from, get ideas from.
I teach my Ss the importance of creating a reading community from day one. They share book & find books for one another.
RT I think the best way to model collaboration for students is to show how we listen to and respect others' opinions
How do you like the stations? I've read some on doing that and having been thinking about this for next year.
A3. I tell my Ss when I get ideas from others...they need to know this!
A3: challenge Ss to work collab w/ various classmates based on similarities AND differences. Model collab, reflect on collab
Collaboration also happens thru student led PD, Edcamp faculty https://t.co/59yax6gNlU the learning for, with and from the Ss.
A3: Anchor charts for Collaboration, Talk Moves, Partner Reading, Think Pair Shares look like, sound like https://t.co/9A8VHjCqEG
A3 Before going to stations we discussed how group work would look. I model too by participating in the stations.
A3: collaboration is about the kids and how they share and learn from each other, not from me. I am the facilitator
The book is Constructivist Learning Design by Gagnon & Collay. Not about grouping, but that is a focused aspect.
Reflection part is so important!
Lost our librarians district wide a few years ago but parent + author advocates brought them back. Don't give up
A3: Reflection on collab is key. What went well? What didn't go well? What can I/we do next time to work more effectively?
Ooh, now THAT would be cool!
Some students never see collaboration modeled. I think we need to spend time showing the students this effectively.
Just tweeted those exact words!
A3 I tell Ss about what I learn or hear in online chats. They know I get book recom. and ideas from Ts all across the country!
A3: I've begun incorporating more Ss-led collaboration into my teaching this year-challenging bc it's a foreign concept to my Ss.
A3 I am starting book clubs with 100+ students next week. Any student collaboration suggestions are welcome!
. Including when I get ideas from things students share or say!
My Ss see almost daily collaboration between and I. They think we're talking abt books. We probably are.
Yes, my Ss hear names from my Twitter PLN all the time. "I got this from a teacher near Chicago named..." https://t.co/R7Vn9bTqRb
A3. I tell my Ss when I get ideas from others...they need to know this!
A3. Yes! It has totally built our rdg comm in a natural way & now my Ss share bk recs every AM w/class .
A3 My Ss have turn & talk partners for every lesson. "Whoever is doing the most talking is doing the most learning"
A3: Modeling good listening skills is key since students don't often see it at home. They need to see their words are important!
A3: We have increased our use of "turning & talking" and "sharing circles" to emphasize the importance of collaboration.
A3 informal monitoring of task completion. Forthright conversations about balanced contributions. Understanding of abilities
We have Book Talk Tuesday every week, and Ss love sharing books with each other. They talk to Ss they wouldn't normally talk to
Agree - they tend to have such a narrow understanding of collaboration. Need a lot of positive modeling.
Thank you for this resource!
A3: Switching the classroom from teacher directed to student directed https://t.co/w8NMD66XeA
A3: collaboration is about the kids and how they share and learn from each other, not from me. I am the facilitator
How do you encourage the other to talk, too?
I've read and listened to Quiet by 3 times now and am still thinking abt ways to help recognize/appreciate introverts.
A3. Don't shut down organic collab bc it can be noisy. Model embracing this type of collab. https://t.co/055ADf77ol
My Ss willing be collaborating and giving feedback on one another’s reading ladders next week. https://t.co/RB36348FpK
They watch and discuss what they notice-usually their behaviors or ideas but they see we are unafraid to share!
A3 I put a lot of time into building community - we have a shared responsibility for making sure we all succeed.
A3: Ss need to see problem solving and collab in action. Show that it can involve disagreement, noise, mess, frustration
I've done that a few times - "they're so animated and engaged, they must be off task . . . oops."
I'm lucky to have amazing friends & near to run to about lit. or history.
A3: I make it a point to visit at four classrooms a week to see whats going on.
Check out 's blog. She's the best with book clubs!!!
Definitely. Not easy with so much to do and not much time...but important!
I'm part of a 5-member Project-based learning team in my building, so my focus has been there, with lots of modeling
Have you seen Learn Like a Pirate?
I'm a bit unclear on your meaning. Help!
A3 I work 5 schools in 5 days, always sharing what I've seen and learned from Ts and Ss to other Ts and Ss!
Thanks! I will do that after the chat.
There is no way that I'll get caught up on what I missed of so far, but I'm happy someone (me) will be running archives later...
looks like a great resource!
Ss feel at ez talking to each other
Love this!Two of my Ss spontaneously collaborated on writing wds to Quest. Rdg time was extended that day.
A3: Have loved using writing partners this year. Long term partners. Did minilessons, have anchor charts to refer to for collab
I use a free site called Whooo's Reading. Ss can blog, share books, etc. I've used a version of blackboard.
I can't catch up, but I'm enjoying the reads!
Me, too, and I'm doing my best to keep up!
A3: whenever I use a lesson from the SMART exchange I'm sure to credit the creator, model intellectual property
That's why people like us enjoy making archives . . . helps us wrap our arms around things.
I loved your post today! I do some of the things you mentioned, but wanting to move ahead more.
Q4: Who are some of your favorite book collaborators? Example: Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld
Authentic inquiry and wonderings can generate good collaboration with our teacher teams.
My students are LOVING reading reflections in Google Docs and Padlets!
So what are you noticing the students are loving book wise in your library right now?
I'm gonna duck out early; I had a 90-minute online class tonight, too. I need some recharge time! Thanks for the chat, everyone!
Carol joining from Madison, WI; Kinder teacher. Thanks for all the discussion. So helpful.
It's really hard for me to keep up w/TweetDeck! Finally I decide to stop stressing out & just read at my own pace.
Thanks! It’s so worth it. The kids get great feedback from one another. Can be modified for middle school.
A4: & and & are at the top of my list for sure! :)
My Ss are so use to collaborating that I need to rexplain what independent problem solving looks like and sounds like at times
Yes, authentic
collaboration is the best!
A3: Letting Ss wonder & inquire tog, and choose their method of presentation allows them to see they can collab to find out more
A4: I'm really feeling Jason Reynolds and Brandon Kiely. I hope they do another book!
I took this plunge too and it has made such a difference in engagement. Students are eager
hands down and ...they are amazing together. So are and Lane Smith
oooooh, thanks for posting! I'll have to check this out!
A3: We need to model good digital citizenship for our students https://t.co/Q5EheKox54
A3: whenever I use a lesson from the SMART exchange I'm sure to credit the creator, model intellectual property
Yes! Quick, easy, accountable!
RT hands down and ...they are amazing together. So are and Lane Smith
A4 and are brilliant together!
Don't forget about your PLN
A4: I think Erin and Philip Stead are an amazing team. Their Number 5 Bus blog and their books ROCK. https://t.co/uI41fyKewp
Hello I a student Coe College. I will have some great topics to discuss in class
A4. UMMMMM & were made for this question.
We did the ranking, writing why, and one thing that they learned about themselves as readers.
A4: ALL AMERICAN BOYS by and Should be Read By Every Educator.
A4: My kids are loving Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen collaborative works.
Thank you!All language forms work together. Love encouraging the least-likely to really pursue a thought verbally.
And if Ts aren't collaborating at their school sites how can we expect Ss to do so
A4 Jon Klassen and Mac Burnett
A4: I think and are a legendary author-editor team.
Have you read When I was the Greatest, Boy in the Black Suit, Gospel of Winter? They are all amazing!
A4: I like Holly Black and Cassandra Clare's collaboration for the Magesterium series
Braches. Esp Notebook of Doom series + DC Super Pets how about you?
I love reading about writers who are in writing groups together or who share studio space. Shows another type of collaboration
A4: Love Extra Yarn and Sam and Dave!
Just finished All American Boys. So good!
A4: Scieszka and Smith are my favorites!
I think & go together like Peanut Butter & Jelly.
A4: I've heard that and are working on a book together.
A4: My students loved Skyping with Sara Vogler and Jan Burchett about their Wild Rescue series
A4: I love when and create together! My kids love their work esp. Sunny Side Up!
As I'm participating in , my 8yo is reading to my 5yo and puppy is gnawing on a chew toy.
RT A4: I've heard that and are working on a book together.
A4: Sy Montgomery & Nic Bishop - love Scientists in the Field series
I would live to see this if you can share, switching to one to one devices next year and need to get digital
A4 Love NF Steve Jenkins, April Pulley Sayre & Robin Page. Super excited about collaborating with Jenkins next!
You also can't beat and for the Crayons books
A4: I love the books & C.F. Payne made together.
A3: Daily share with Ss when I'm collaborating with other teachers in the building or getting ideas or info from tribe on Twitter
I JUST CANNOT WAIT. Waiting is hard! https://t.co/39UQhu4o1o
A4: I've heard that and are working on a book together.
Hello I am a student Coe College. I will have some great topics to discuss in class tomorrow
Excited to see & 's HORRIBLE BEAR. Loved their collab on WOLFIE!!
LOVE Branches!! I have been talking it up big time to teachers and students! https://t.co/DHmFPBMeAg
Braches. Esp Notebook of Doom series + DC Super Pets how about you?
A4: Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith are faves.
A4 - I really enjoyed WILL GRAYSON, WILL GRAYSON - Green and Levithan. They're both really good separately as well.
Agreed! These 2 are amazing! https://t.co/28Lli6HsX1
A4: Sy Montgomery & Nic Bishop - love Scientists in the Field series
John Green and David Levithan: WILL GRAYSON WILL GRAYSON
For sharing book choices, making recommendations, and writing reviews, my students love Biblionasium!
A4 &Lane Smith come to mind immediately.
A4 Oh, and also Jon Scieszka, Mac Barnett. Battle Bunny is one of my favs
My own kiddos’ favorite collaborators! https://t.co/8MZ7cuQ21g
Q4: Who are some of your favorite book collaborators? Example: Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld
I"ve read all except the last. I drove almost 3 hours to see those two talk. My life was changed.
have to go with the Serefinis or Elish-Piper, L'Allier, Manderino, and DiDomenico
A4: with Comic Squad Lunch! sitting next to me, and collaborate on some amazing things!
A4. Candace Fleming and Eric Rohman have some good bks together. Oh No! is a fun rd-aloud.
A4 The writers in the Comic series edited by .
A4 The writers in the Comic series edited by .
I have educators, other authors, and former students beta-read my writing.
A4 - Neil Gaiman and anyone else . . .
Ah, my fave book collaborators? and , and for sure!
A4 and are a fantastic duo.
A4: Susan Stevens Crummel and Janet Stevens are my fave! They work great together on their books.
& 's collaborations on the Poetry Friday Anthologies-these are treasure troves!
Anything by is huge at my 2-4 school.
A4 And I think illustrations with words are a perfect match.
Love this! Fav quote: Librarians know stuff! https://t.co/JzjozYS0is
Agree that librarian and teacher collaborations are powerful! Librarians know stuff! They will share:)
A4. Going vintage over here... Stan & Jan Berenstain helped make me a reader.
just read that today! Ss will be rowdy when this one hits the classroom library tomorrow
A4: Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis. They have created some great books and resources together.
I whole-heartedly agree! Love them together and separate!
A4: Book collab: & , & , & , Reynolds bros
Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle
A4: and did a great job on their Book. It's my GO TO lately!
Me too! Do you see this, and ??
A4 I admire the work that are doing w/their Comic Squad collaboration! Thanks!
A4. Have not read yet, but I'm pretty sure Miyares and Alexander make an exquisite team!
It may be cheating, but I wouldn't be a reader without Norman Bridwell and Clifford
I am with you! (as are my kids)
The collaboration between and makes my heart sing.
Yes! My son loves that book! https://t.co/EYUH8KAuxo
A4: with Comic Squad Lunch! sitting next to me, and collaborate on some amazing things!
Definitely and for Sunny Side Up. and for Baby-Sitters Club too
Excited for collaboration between & . Also can't wait for new book from & !
and wrote my 9th graders current favorite! All American Boys is life changing for them.
Philip and Erin Stead, of course.
A4: I loved Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek's Birds. Can't wait for their new book: When Spring Comes! Next week!
A4: Been doing an author/illustrator study w/ , ❤ & work too
A4: I recently started reading Will Grayson, Will Grayson by & David Levithan. Great collaborative piece.
That's a good combo, too.
A4: For a YA example of great writing collaboration & in The Curiosities
A4 Neil Gaimin collaborations are some of my son's favorites.
A4 LOVED the collaboration between Daniel Handler artist/ designer Maira Kalman--Why We Broke Up. If you haven't read it--a must!
Absolutely - and their presence at is not to be forgotten! Amazing!
I agree! The Comic Squad books are amazing... My students counted down to Lunch!
So true. Read that it's best just to sit in class before Ss come in and think the goals for the day.
Melissa Sweet & Jen Bryant, Dianna Hutts Aston & Sylvia Long
Also loved Levithan's books w/
Rachel Cohn. They are all top notch! https://t.co/xescCYWzQM
A4 - I really enjoyed WILL GRAYSON, WILL GRAYSON - Green and Levithan. They're both really good separately as well.
A4: how about Melissa Sweet and anybody?
A4 Love = The Terrible Two.
Susan Stevens Crummel visited my school a few years ago. Loved hearing her speak about collaborating w/her sister Janet Stevens!
I had the honor of taking 2 grad school classes from She is amazing! https://t.co/pR38HriDBF
& 's collaborations on the Poetry Friday Anthologies-these are treasure troves!
Excited about both of these collaborations! https://t.co/wrFqEqBTNX
Excited for collaboration between & . Also can't wait for new book from & !
A4 Steve Jenkins & Robin Page's amazing nonfiction collaborations.
A4: Love seeing how authors collab w/ various illustrators & visa versa: , ,
a4: The Terrible Two series by Jory John and Mac Barnett
A4 love getting Ss to notice familiar names in an author's acknowledgements, end notes or review in book cover
A4: Dana and Sonja collaborate beautifully on professional books and a blog!
just finished boy in the black suit...powerful. Have u read Kwame Alexander's Crossover? WOW.
Yes! & wrote an amazing book! Will Grayson Will Grayson is a fav in my class. https://t.co/wTEXqdIasr
A4: I recently started reading Will Grayson, Will Grayson by & David Levithan. Great collaborative piece.
A4: I remember sharing with Ss about Gary Paulsen alternating chapters w/ Jim Paulsen on Road Trip.
I'm reading The Map to Everywhere to my fourth grade class and the authors are a husband/wife team...
I keep hearing about this book. Need to get it in my hands!
Oh, yes! Great collab! Thank you for reminding us, Catherine!
Wrote a "Bear Has a Story to Tell” review for a class last semester. The Stead duo leaves me speechless.
A4 and Christian Robinson!
Jen Bryant & Melissa Sweet are another pairing that comes to mind. They've made some beautiful books together.
A4: Steve Jenkins and Robin Page are a married match made in NF heaven!
Yes! Her books are never in....always checked out! :)
Jeffers and Daywalt collar on the Crayon books!
How could I have forgotten that team? Rdg now to Ss! Have always looooooved their wk. Congrats
A4: and also had an incredible collaboration a few years ago with
A4: Not sure if already mentioned but Beers & Probst are most important team in my classroom right now
JoAnn Portalupi and Ralph Fletcher
I think I saw someone mention this one already, but Erin & Philip Stead for sure. And Steve Jenkins & Robin Page too!
Can't believe I forgot this. Two of my favorites! https://t.co/K7QZRP195K
Jen Bryant & Melissa Sweet are another pairing that comes to mind. They've made some beautiful books together.
I'm pretty up front about my craziness. Hubby likes to call it "quirky" :)
I tweeted asking about book clubs tonight and received several responses - collaboration at its best and at my fingertips!
Yes! Oliver Jeffers and Drew Daywalt know crayons and kids! My 4 and 6 yr old love them, as do my 9th graders!
When you miss great teacher chats because your nose has been in a book...
A3 Collab skills w/ kids: a fun strategy is modeling TERRIBLE group work--kids giggle & list the things adults are doing "wrong"
Taking time for yourself to relax, be calm is not laziness, it's necessity to give your all when Ss arrive
Love "s to add to the convo about collaboration: 10 Rules of a Superhero... "B/c every superhero needs a sidekick."
Yes! Lucky to have multiple copies....but can never have enough!
Loved their workshop together too, very informative and fun!
Steve Fancher and Lou Johnson
Melissa Sweet and Jen Bryant!
Agreed! Teasing us and it is so far....so far away!
A4 - Marc Aronson - Been a while since I've read him, but SUGAR CHANGED THE WORLD is a great YA-level history book.
& did a fantastic job with Amplify.
Not only have I read it, but I called it for Newbery. Absolute love for that book!
Ss like many of James Patterson's collabs; tells interesting stories about cowriting.
https://t.co/vEf1xNcHmi
A6 Our expectations of ourselves/students has a positive or negative impact on the classroom- Choose the positive
A4: for adult mystery/thrillers Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child - can't get enough of Agent Pendergast!
Love this book! https://t.co/lEXhpSmheG
A4 - Marc Aronson - Been a while since I've read him, but SUGAR CHANGED THE WORLD is a great YA-level history book.
Yes, another dynamic duo!!
A4: Two fav collabs now: & All American Boys. & his son for Challenger Deep
Love the collaboration of and ! Two amazing people!
I agree! I'm reading it now and love it. I can hear their voices as I read. :)
My Ss cannot get enough of Notebook of Doom. They even started making their own bks. Score!
And what they discuss put into practice benefits their Ss. Inspired by each other!
This was my first time with title talk. I will be looking forward to next month. Great thoughts and Ideas!
More awesome PD collabs: & . &
A4 On the stage and are a stellar collab team. Collaborating on a book soon, I hope?
A4 - And he writes a lot of collaborative stuff, like that one.
Q4: Slasher Girls and Monster Boys is short story collaboration of YA authors. All the stories connect to a title.
My students love when those two collaborate
- glad you found it inspiring!!!
Just finished it. Brilliant way to inspire use of tech to amplify WONDER
I can't believe I forgot The Nest! Fantastically creepy made scarier w/ illustrations!
A4 Stevenson, Ellis, Watters and Allen = Lumberjanes. Great GN!
And I'm looking forward to Jon's artwork in Pax!
Forgot about James Patterson and - I can't keep these books on my shelves!
Also can't wait for new title coming soon from and
A4 - If we're talking teacher books, MOSAIC OF THOUGHT was a mind-blower for me. Enjoyed NOTICE AND NOTE as well.
I'm still thinking about this one weeks later! https://t.co/x3KdgMQ1Zp
I can't believe I forgot The Nest! Fantastically creepy made scarier w/ illustrations!
Wouldn't you love to be a guest for dinner at their house?
Q4: Who are some of your favorite book collaborators?
Jennifer & Matt Holm; Cynthia Rylant & Sucie Stevenson
Thanks everyone. Great conversations.
Have you seen the STEAM books by , too?
This has been a great ! Thanks for moderating! Lots of great ideas! Going to look into Voxer!
A4: Slasher Girls and Monster Boys is short story collaboration of YA authors. All the stories connect to a title, too.
How could I forget to mention THE great book collaborators? and ? Give it up for these collab-masters!
