#TXLchat Archive
The #TXLchat provides a forum for Texas librarians (but not limited to Texas librarians) to create collaborative connections, share educational resources, and foster life-long learning.
Tuesday May 9, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
participatechat
May 9 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#TXLchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/HdGxxCWqZl
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#txlchat
@shawnaford1
and I are so happy you are joining us this evening. Please take a moment and introduce yourself!
heidinelt
May 9 @ 9:00 PM EDT
A9. Reaching reluctant readers would be a good one - and more collaboration with
#txlchat
- starting now
#kylchat
thebookinator
May 9 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Kelly, HS librarian from Amarillo
#txlchat
BaylorGirl2003
May 9 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hi, I'm Misty. High school librarian from Houston.
#txlchat
romenendez14
May 9 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hi
#txlchat
! Ready to soak up ideas for summer reading from your amazing brains! Ro, elementary librarian to 500+ character loving readers!
Pthompson_EMS
May 9 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hi all Pamela west Texas
#txlchat
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Looking forward to some great sharing about preventing summer slide!
#txlchat
joliejennings
May 9 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Jolie from Liberty Hill!
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Becky, Lib Services Coor, Leander ISD
#txlchat
lanabrarian
May 9 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Lana from Richardson, librarian to 750 amazing PreK-6th graders!
#txlchat
technolibrary
May 9 @ 9:02 PM EDT
hi I'm Carolyn from Austin
#txlchat
In reply to @_MichelleCooper, @ShawnaFord1
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Glad to have you join us!
#txlchat
In reply to @technolibrary, @ShawnaFord1
ViliaGarcia
May 9 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Vilia, High School Librarian from Harlingen, TX
#txlchat
CactusWoman
May 9 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hey from Tucson, AZ (it's raining in the desert 2nite) I am a literacies&libraries consultant recently retired from TWU teaching
#txlchat
lispylibrarian
May 9 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Q1 I encourage reading over the summer by vlogging, tweeting with my sts, and sharing books that are available on overdrive to sts.
#txlchat
SmithReads
May 9 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Jan Pelias K-5 librarian in Frisco ISD
#txlchat
ShannonSteimel
May 9 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Shannon, 6-12 librarian from MO popping in to talk summer reading
#txlchat
lenbryan25
May 9 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi! It's Len, checking in from Oregon!
#TXLchat
ccls531
May 9 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Sandi from central Iowa--good evening!
#txlchat
laurajspangler
May 9 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Dropping in from Maryland to find some great summer reading ideas.
#txlchat
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi Jolie! Welcome!
#txlchat
In reply to @joliejennings
Jharrisreads
May 9 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Joni, elementary school librarian from Garland ISD
#txlchat
StarrReadnRun
May 9 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hey, all! Kristi from Lubbock here for
#txlchat
DianaTrainor3
May 9 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Diana from Colorado
#txlchat
JuleeMurphy
May 9 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Julee from Corpus Christi. Elementary/middle school librarian ready to combat that dreaded summer slide
#txlchat
mrterborg
May 9 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Mike, MD, El LMS,
#txlchat
kellylibrarian1
May 9 @ 9:04 PM EDT
🚽security duty this morning. Six Flags tickets distributed this afternoon. Became a Buncee ambassador this afternoon & now
#txlchat
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Sue Fitzgerald ready for
#txlchat
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hi Len! Glad you are here!
#txlchat
In reply to @lenbryan25
utalaniz
May 9 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Here for
#txlchat
! Ready to talk about summer reading!
#cisdlib
thebookinator
May 9 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Wow! SO excited to "see" librarians from across the nation!!
#txlchat
SmithReads
May 9 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Participating in PLC tonight with
#txlchat
@FISD_Libraries
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Hey
#kylchat
Join us for
#txlchat
starting in a couple minutes!
MWLibraryDiva
May 9 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Here from Copperas Cove ISD.
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Q1 How do you encourage reading over the summer?
#txlchat
AssignmentHelpN
May 9 @ 9:05 PM EDT
#Teachwriting
#eduldrcoaching
#txlchat
#TopTeaching
#risdchat
The Ultimate 60 Ways To Use an iPad in the Classroom
https://t.co/Du9eR0MYRB
CactusWoman
May 9 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Love this image
@sharongullett
😎
#txlchat
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:58 PM EDT
#txlchat
Citation:
https://t.co/MSzZXReQON
EdneyLib
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Marsha ready to chat & soak up ideas!
#txlchat
CassieJanda
May 9 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hi
#txlchat
friends! K-5 librarian here from N. Fort Worth.
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Congratulations!
#txlchat
In reply to @kellylibrarian1
Cruz23Mac
May 9 @ 9:06 PM EDT
#txlchat
Nicole signing on from the lovely Rio Grande Valley. Summer is hot check out a cool read 😅
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Looks like we have a chat full of awesome librarians ready to learn & share!
#txlchat
MWLibraryDiva
May 9 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1: I register my students to participate in the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge.
#txlchat
lenbryan25
May 9 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1: I am working with my friends
@HillsboroLib
to have them present their summer reading program at my campuses! They are awesome!
#TXLchat
FISD_Libraries
May 9 @ 9:06 PM EDT
SmithReads: Participating in PLC tonight with
#txlchat
FISD_Libraries
https://t.co/s5HYCTiuvF
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Hey
#kylchat
Join us for
#txlchat
starting in a couple minutes!
BaylorGirl2003
May 9 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1: my co-librarian & I put out summer reading lists & we have started our own summer book club for our school.
#txlchat
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1: I promote our eContent and recommended SR via Facebook, Twitter, our website, and other programming. Also collaborate w/ PL.
#txlchat
joliejennings
May 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: I talk up next year's Bluebonnet list so kids can start reading them over the summer
#txlchat
ShannonSteimel
May 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1 give books away, get kids signed up for open ebook app & promote public library reading program.
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Q1 How do you encourage reading over the summer?
#txlchat
MWLibraryDiva
May 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: I also encourage my students to participate in Camp Wonderopolis.
#txlchat
#Wonderopolis
StarrReadnRun
May 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: encouraging Ss to read by promoting
@OverDriveLibs
@audiobookSYNC
as part of our district's summer reading challenge
#txlchat
utalaniz
May 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: I talk about summer reading programs (such as the ones available at our public library) and my own summer
#bookaday
#txlchat
lanabrarian
May 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1 Lots of fun activities before school is out and promises of fun celebrations in the fall.
#txlchat
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: We partner with the public library and encourage students to read Texas Bluebonnet nominees by sending list home.
#txlchat
ccls531
May 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: Lots of book talking/trailer watching, BOGO book fair, visit from local public librarians to promote sum rdng programs
#txlchat
ViliaGarcia
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Summer Reading Challenge with students! Participate through Library SnapChat, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
#txlchat
laurajspangler
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Good idea! We have a graphic novel list in Maryland that's super popular too.
@txlchat
#txlchat
In reply to @joliejennings
kellylibrarian1
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
How about this?
https://t.co/3BkflJWEck
#txlchat
CassieJanda
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: Share info. about how to earn free books from B&N and half price, public lib rdg program, open library once a week in summer
#txlchat
utalaniz
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: I talk about next year's Bluebonnet books and promote our e-book collection
#txlchat
Pthompson_EMS
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
#txlchat
A1: we allow summer check out w parent permission. We r year round so summer is 5 wks
joliejennings
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: I also promote the summer reading program at our local public library
@LHPL
#txlchat
Cruz23Mac
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
#txlchat
Q1. Host a book fair promoting the required summer reading for Honors and AP courses. Promote it on social media.
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
YES!!! Love
@Wonderopolis
https://t.co/qWaODWwsuW
#txlchat
MWLibraryDiva
May 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: I also encourage my students to participate in Camp Wonderopolis.
#txlchat
#Wonderopolis
MWLibraryDiva
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: My students get a free book from RIF and this year PTA is also helping insure everyone gets a book for summer.
#txlchat
thebookinator
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 Invited public librarian to speak to ESL classes & others about summer reading oppoirtunities at the public library
#txlchat
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: I have opened the library during the summer for check-out to students across the district. Families enjoyed it!
#txlchat
romenendez14
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 Working on developing a campaign that puts a positive spin on the slide.So far I've come up with Join the Summer Reading Bounce!
#TXLchat
ViliaGarcia
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
open ebook app???
#txlchat
In reply to @ShannonSteimel
StarrReadnRun
May 9 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: using
@SmorePages
and
@instagram
to get the word out, plus bulletin boards and flyers around campus, plus teacher help
#txlchat
CactusWoman
May 9 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A.1 Recent blog post spotlight Gimme a C (4Collaboration!) school-public
#library
summer reading collab ex.
https://t.co/NKv1RdDBoX
#txlchat
mrterborg
May 9 @ 9:09 PM EDT
#txlchat
Trying to have
@PGCMLS
come in and visit A1.
laurajspangler
May 9 @ 9:09 PM EDT
@ccls531My
BOGO fair is next week. Kids are so excited & I love how many books we end up selling.
#summerreading
#stockup
@txlchat
#txlchat
ccls531
May 9 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Ooohh, I'm intrigued! Can you share details?
#txlchat
In reply to @ViliaGarcia
spolos
May 9 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Hi Lana!
#txlchat
lanabrarian
May 9 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Lana from Richardson, librarian to 750 amazing PreK-6th graders!
#txlchat
EdneyLib
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1 respond 2 S's that libraries don't read books over the summer. Take as many as 10 how with u
#txlchat
MWLibraryDiva
May 9 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: I have had a BOGO fair for the last three years to help students stock up on books for the summer.
#txlchat
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: Collaborate with PTA to help with promotion.
#txlchat
JuleeMurphy
May 9 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: My summer reading challenge is based on "We are Growing" to encourage kids to read 10 or more books for back to school prize
#txlchat
BaylorGirl2003
May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
I ❤️ this! We promote these too!
#txlchat
In reply to @StarrReadnRun, @OverDriveLibs, @audiobookSYNC
technolibrary
May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: debating a summer online book group
#txlchat
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q2 How can technology help?
#txlchat
MWLibraryDiva
May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Scholastic is marketing it's summer reading program as a summer leap! I like that term.
#txlchat
In reply to @romenendez14
Jharrisreads
May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: we are having a book swap next week to promote summer reading!
#txlchat
Cruz23Mac
May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
#txlchat
A1 Read hot topics and do book talks on Live or Pre-recorded Announcements
becalzada
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1-we are already having convos w/Ss. Our
#sr4a
(Summer Reading 4 All) program encourages Ss to read over summer
#txlchat
utalaniz
May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
I also talk about the
@BNBuzz
program to earn free books!
#txlchat
A1
In reply to @CassieJanda, @BNBuzz
CactusWoman
May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A.1 Yes! to your coordination w/public librarians! Brava
@ccls531
#txlchat
ccls531
May 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: Lots of book talking/trailer watching, BOGO book fair, visit from local public librarians to promote sum rdng programs
#txlchat
Pthompson_EMS
May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
#txlchat
A1: our school rural no pub lib so summer ck out
heatherlamb08
May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Heather's here! Elem from Castleberry ISD (FW) favorite chat of week!
#TXLchat
thebookinator
May 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Ooohhh....THAT'S good!!
#txlchat
EdneyLib
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1 respond 2 S's that libraries don't read books over the summer. Take as many as 10 how with u
#txlchat
romenendez14
May 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1 The slogan: Make this summer your reading springboard into new adventures, new books, new friends! (Still working on it).
#txlchat
Flagbeeinfo
May 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT
#txlchat
This is a timely question, Michelle. We all worry about summer slipping. I post a list of books I can't wait to read on the board.
StarrReadnRun
May 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Does anyone do a summer bookclub with HS Ss or Ts, either online or face2face?
#txlchat
joliejennings
May 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A2: we use Facebook and Instagram to connect with students through parents (I'm at an elementary so Ss don't have accounts)
#txlchat
lenbryan25
May 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A2: Social media, S'more flyers, website announcements can help get the word out. eBooks keep the library open all summer.
#TXLchat
DianaTrainor3
May 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Q2. Our pl summer reading program is going digital this summer
#txlchat
lanabrarian
May 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT
I have already added the term into my summer reading presentation for my students.
#txlchat
In reply to @MWLibraryDiva, @romenendez14
ccls531
May 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: I try to post weekly on elem & MS lib blogs--trailers, book talks, author websites, etc.
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2
https://t.co/xr4XjPDI0i
#txlchat
utalaniz
May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2: Technology provides access to e-books and book recommendations!
#txlchat
ViliaGarcia
May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Track summer reads, send in Pics and Snaps for prizes &bragging rights! Can they beat me- I am Reading Ninja!!
#txlchat
In reply to @ccls531
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Perfect opportunity for reading! :)
#txlchat
In reply to @kellylibrarian1
Flagbeeinfo
May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
#txlchat
Thsts a great idea! You can really make connections too!
In reply to @Pthompson_EMS
SmithReads
May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: Had my 3rd graders create a reading bingo for the entire school using Google Sheets!
@FriscoISDTech
#txlchat
CactusWoman
May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Hah! Libraries don't read! Gr8t hook,
@EdneyLib
#txlchat
🤣
In reply to @EdneyLib, @EdneyLib
becalzada
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1-we offer 10 book checkout over summer
#txlchat
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Design a graphic and/or logo. Use it on all communication.
#txlchat
thebookinator
May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2 Struggling with this one-many of our Ss don't have internet access at home so summer reading needs to be accessible regardless.
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q2 How can technology help?
#txlchat
joliejennings
May 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2:share pictures of what I'm reading and where. Also share pictures of my own kids reading, they love to see pics of the 8 mo old!
#txlchat
KatieJMcNamara
May 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1 Open a few days over sumner for activity and extended checkout time...more books and more time.
#txlchat
romenendez14
May 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1 We just had book fair, big push for new reads for the summer. We also had a Book Swap.
#txlchat
JaquezLenny
May 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2 ebooks as well as still posting online
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q2 How can technology help?
#txlchat
SmithReads
May 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2: Virtual book clubs or book talks on Seesaw or other social media
@FriscoISDTech
@FISD_Libraries
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q2 How can technology help?
#txlchat
Cruz23Mac
May 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT
#txlchat
A2. Partner with public libraries to promote their reading programs on all campus websites.
https://t.co/8hGR3FRx1N
becalzada
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1-Ts & Librarians promote books, Overdrive-encourage Ss to share what they are going to read
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Love!!!
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1-we offer 10 book checkout over summer
#txlchat
mrterborg
May 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT
https://t.co/2dIuwDxx9t
#txlchat
In reply to @laurajspangler, @joliejennings
laurajspangler
May 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Love the idea of using tech tools to communicate over summer. Think my district turns off some communication features.
@txlchat
#txlchat
StarrReadnRun
May 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: tech is good for reminders, updates, showing what I read, reaching Ss and Ts that I don't see face-to-face It's 24/7
#txlchat
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: Our librarians have
@Kajeet4Edu
hotspots that can be checked out. Goes through same filter as campus.
#txlchat
EdneyLib
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2 I keep& promote resource lists in Destiny - college bound, AP, tayshas, maverick, guy reads, genre lists, etc
#txlchat
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: Curate your SR lists and add book trailers.
https://t.co/qQCUeQMCvU
#txlchat
lanabrarian
May 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Here is my logo for summer reading this year.
#txlchat
In reply to @sue_fitz
Pthompson_EMS
May 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT
#txlchat
A2 i post reviews on my ya blog which is linked to lib pg. Encourage Ss to view blog
lispylibrarian
May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q2 E-books! Instabook posts, vlogging, online summer reading programs!
#txlchat
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: Use social media to remind families about summer reading opportunities & contests.
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q3 How do you reach out to families during the summer?
#txlchat
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Love it
#txlchat
lanabrarian
May 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Here is my logo for summer reading this year.
#txlchat
In reply to @sue_fitz
ViliaGarcia
May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
I am thinking of having Pop-Up Library checkouts at my library.
#txlchat
In reply to @thebookinator
BaylorGirl2003
May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
We started 1 last summer on Twitter, but had marginal success. We reworked the program & are looking forward 2 more participation.
#txlchat
In reply to @StarrReadnRun
KatieJMcNamara
May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2 Using
@fliopgrid
and
@buncee
to help share reading experience.
#txlchat
Jharrisreads
May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: I do book recommendations on my blog throughout the summer for my students and I tweet out reminders for parents.
#txlchat
EdneyLib
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@SmithReads
! Plez share
#txlchat
MWLibraryDiva
May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: I wanted to use Schoology this summer to host virtual book clubs but it is being updated. Trying to develop LibGuide.
#txlchat
CactusWoman
May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Love this
@SmithReads
Gr8t way 2 involve Ss! And post-3rd-grade summer esp. important 4 preventing summer slide
#txlchat
SmithReads
May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: Had my 3rd graders create a reading bingo for the entire school using Google Sheets!
@FriscoISDTech
#txlchat
utalaniz
May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: I also use tech to share what I am reading over the summer.
#txlchat
CassieJanda
May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2 Promote online, Follett ebooks and Epic! App for Ebola over the summer
#txlchat
romenendez14
May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2 We are inviting parents to come after their Ss last day parties 2 learn about the Digital Library. SIgning up for
@Scholastic
RC
#txlchat
Flagbeeinfo
May 9 @ 9:16 PM EDT
I currently teach high school and tweet about what I'm reading with students. Then once a month I invite them to coffee to discuss.
#txlchat
ccls531
May 9 @ 9:16 PM EDT
I use Destiny for all kinds of genre lists; hadn't thought to use it to promote summer reading & connections--thanks for the idea!
#txlchat
In reply to @EdneyLib
Cruz23Mac
May 9 @ 9:16 PM EDT
#txlchat
A2. I hosted a Technology Tuesday session open to all SISD parents. Taught them how to get to information and eBook portals.
thebookinator
May 9 @ 9:16 PM EDT
I've heard of Pop-Up Book Fairs where you fill the trunk of your car with books to give away at various locations
#txlchat
In reply to @ViliaGarcia
ktlewis14
May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
I am sharing the
@audiobookSYNC
choices with my middle schoolers!
https://t.co/ZgUMDf0ydf
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q2 How can technology help?
#txlchat
lanabrarian
May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3 I'm going to try some phones placed through our phone service this summer.
#txlchat
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
I did a book club with Ts one summer. Read & then met for coffee or other refreshments. It was fun to connect & talk books!
#txlchat
In reply to @StarrReadnRun
mrterborg
May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Print. Print. Print. and then perhaps internet access devices checked out from the library.
#txlchat
In reply to @thebookinator
laurajspangler
May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
My school has 'bookmobile' with donated books. Reading teacher decks out her minivan. Kids love it.
#txlchat
In reply to @thebookinator, @ViliaGarcia
romenendez14
May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3 FB, Twitter,
@RemindHQ
, library and school webpage. Our identified at-promise readers I call and text.
#txlchat
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Provide and share content information to your Ss
https://t.co/YFymNyJsWf
#txlchat
joliejennings
May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
I live in a fairly small town, so I get to connect with families in person at public library events!
#txlchat
technolibrary
May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
good idea-been trying to figure out how we could discuss books easily
#txlchat
In reply to @BaylorGirl2003, @ReadForestRead
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
This is a great idea!! I may have to try that this summer!!
#txlchat
thebookinator
May 9 @ 9:16 PM EDT
I've heard of Pop-Up Book Fairs where you fill the trunk of your car with books to give away at various locations
#txlchat
In reply to @ViliaGarcia
CactusWoman
May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A.3 We hope 4 > collaboration: AASL/ALSC/YALSA Interdivisional Committee on School-Public Library Cooperation toolkit coming soon!
#txlchat
EdneyLib
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
@romenendez14
opportunist! Fab idea
#txlchat
technolibrary
May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
we do already use that.
#txlchat
In reply to @kellylibrarian1
romenendez14
May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A3 We will open the library once a week during June, at Kinder Registration marketed this & got Ps emails & cellphones to contact.
#txlchat
StarrReadnRun
May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A3: I'll use my library site to reach out to families; can connect to the campus main page. (upside of assisting as webmaster)
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2-Leverage digital newsletters like
@SmorePages
to share literacy opportunities w/parents
https://t.co/uWWYeaRJUc
#txlchat
mrterborg
May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
#txlchat
A2. Online book discussions, reviews, trailers, etc.
BaylorGirl2003
May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Hi Katie! I'm your fellow
@flipgrid
friend! 😊
#txlchat
In reply to @KatieJMcNamara, @Buncee, @flipgrid
JaquezLenny
May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
#txlchat
a3 hoping a Barnes noble book fair June 3 will help w outreach to families. Jazz band orchestra dance choir performing
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A3
#txlchat
romenendez14
May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Love it!
#goals
#txlchat
In reply to @laurajspangler, @thebookinator, @ViliaGarcia
MWLibraryDiva
May 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
I have a colleague in another state that does Sip and Flip book clubs with teachers. They meet outside school at restaurants. Fun!
#txlchat
StarrReadnRun
May 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
I really would like to look into, find out more about
@libguides
#txlchat
In reply to @MWLibraryDiva, @libguides
Flagbeeinfo
May 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
#txlchat
I have to learn more about this, Karyn! Thanks for sharing!
In reply to @ktlewis14, @audiobookSYNC
mrterborg
May 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
#txlchat
Refer them to public library, as pleasure reading decreases summer slide.
ViliaGarcia
May 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2 I want to SEE my students reading, send in their pics and book projects. Show me why you ❤️ the book
#txlchat
ShannonSteimel
May 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Yes! I'm trying this....going to try to hook up with free lunch for kids
#txlchat
thebookinator
May 9 @ 9:16 PM EDT
I've heard of Pop-Up Book Fairs where you fill the trunk of your car with books to give away at various locations
#txlchat
In reply to @ViliaGarcia
lanabrarian
May 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
I might have to try this too.
#txlchat
thebookinator
May 9 @ 9:16 PM EDT
I've heard of Pop-Up Book Fairs where you fill the trunk of your car with books to give away at various locations
#txlchat
In reply to @ViliaGarcia
heatherlamb08
May 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A1 going to try an idea I learned from
@lanabrarian
creating some super cool
#snapchat
Bluebonnet booktalks
#TXLchat
cybraryman1
May 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
My Summer Learning page
https://t.co/rMPsV7hhuE
My Summer Reading page
https://t.co/vztYWdSd9m
#txlchat
#edchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q4 Please share your favorite summer activity/reading promotion/tech tool for stopping the summer slide.
#txlchat
JaquezLenny
May 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
#txlchat
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Greatness! And how proud were your students?! 😊
#txlchat
In reply to @SmithReads, @FriscoISDTech
lanabrarian
May 9 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Sounds awesome! I would love to see them!
#txlchat
In reply to @heatherlamb08
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Hi friend! Thanks for joining!
#txlchat
In reply to @cybraryman1
BaylorGirl2003
May 9 @ 9:21 PM EDT
I'm posting discussion q's 4 books in advance and promoting specified chat times. 1 book per month. Also inviting author to partic.
#txlchat
In reply to @technolibrary, @ReadForestRead
JuleeMurphy
May 9 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3: My families come to my library during the summer for Bluebonnet book talks and to turn in projects and check out books
#txlchat
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3: Social media and the school call-out system have both been successful.
#txlchat
In reply to @_MichelleCooper
EduGladiators
May 9 @ 9:21 PM EDT
💥Join
#EduGladiators
SATURDAY w/
@DaisyDyerDuerr
moderating + LIVE
#afterchat
💻
https://t.co/oe3IUt0MDB
#WeLeadEd
#personalizedPD
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3-sharing impact that reading can have using info like this:
https://t.co/JNfi5Fi1uK
#txlchat
KyleneBeers
Apr 7 @ 11:22 PM EDT
Look what happens when we add just 10 minutes more a day to students' reading. Read. Then read more.
#DisruptingThinking
CactusWoman
May 9 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A.3 My exp. middle class ele. school = surprised how few Ss read over summer/or participated in public
#library
summer reading prog
#txlchat
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A3
#txlchat
romenendez14
May 9 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A4 We will offer Popsicles on the Porch with the Principal when we come back to school for those that show us what they've read.
#txlchat
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Last year's SR flyer.
https://t.co/3LbnI1vYuj
#txlchat
sandracarswell
May 9 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A1: A hs club is refurbishing old newspaper vending machines into little free lib of donated books to place at schools.
#txlchat
BaylorGirl2003
May 9 @ 9:22 PM EDT
I really like this idea!
#txlchat
In reply to @ViliaGarcia
MWLibraryDiva
May 9 @ 9:22 PM EDT
How often is your library open during the summer?
#txlchat
In reply to @JuleeMurphy
becalzada
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Thank you for sharing this with
#txlchat
In reply to @cybraryman1
Flagbeeinfo
May 9 @ 9:22 PM EDT
#txlchat
Simce many of my Ss have smart phones, I encourage them to download a book on it. Then they can take it with them.
In reply to @_MichelleCooper
laurajspangler
May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Awesome idea! Great meme!
#txlchat
In reply to @sandracarswell
EdneyLib
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@ViliaGarcia
sounds fab!
#txlchat
BaylorGirl2003
May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
This would be something cool to do in conjunction with our district book mobile! Great idea!
#txlchat
In reply to @ShannonSteimel
JuleeMurphy
May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Love that name
@ReadForestRead
it's a Gump spin off quote right?
#txlchat
In reply to @BaylorGirl2003, @technolibrary, @ReadForestRead, @ReadForestRead
CactusWoman
May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A.3 I'm wondering
@JuleeMurphy
r u compensated 4 ur time ($ or comp time) or is this ur summer volunteer work?
#txlchat
In reply to @JuleeMurphy, @JuleeMurphy
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4: Have to brag on the WISD elem. libs. They held a community event Saturday centered around books & summer reading!
#txlchat
In reply to @_MichelleCooper
romenendez14
May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4 At-promise readers receive a book bag to provide for their summer reading bounce activities, visits to the library over summer .
#txlchat
lanabrarian
May 9 @ 9:24 PM EDT
What?!?! Creating a geofilter is one of my many summer goals! We might have to chat more about this!
#txlchat
In reply to @heatherlamb08
technolibrary
May 9 @ 9:24 PM EDT
considering one group read-or meeting monthly to chat whatever everyone is reading-choice books
#txlchat
In reply to @BaylorGirl2003, @ReadForestRead
kellylibrarian1
May 9 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Here is my Tumblebook Bingo board
https://t.co/bM8seJfkpi
#txlchat
ViliaGarcia
May 9 @ 9:24 PM EDT
I am also giving out as many ARCS as I can.
#BooksinTheirHands
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Q5 Advocacy Challenge: Share pictures or stories this week with your admin, parents & teachers showing how your library matters!
#txlchat
massignmenthelp
May 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
#Teachwriting
#TMchat
#eduldrcoaching
#txlchat
#TopTeaching
Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing Assignments
https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX
jkhealy4
May 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
I had a weirdest reading challenge. Ss & Ts took pics of where they love 2 read. I had pics from parks-at lake-tops of mtns, etc
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
I like this! Thanks for sharing w/the
#txlchat
group
In reply to @kellylibrarian1
romenendez14
May 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
We also use
@PeachjarInc
digital flyers!
#txlchat
In reply to @ShawnaFord1, @_MichelleCooper, @PeachjarInc
Cruz23Mac
May 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
#txlchat
A4. Not tech tool Barnes & Noble has a challenge = free book
https://t.co/HNmcZl9JRf
technolibrary
May 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
#txlchat
poolside reading ;)
In reply to @_MichelleCooper
BaylorGirl2003
May 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Yep! The sad thing is that our students at our school (Klein Forest) don't really get the reference because they are so young. 🙁
#txlchat
In reply to @JuleeMurphy, @technolibrary, @ReadForestRead
laurajspangler
May 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Really love this idea of sharing where students are reading. Great for kids staying home or traveling.
#txlchat
In reply to @jkhealy4
SmithReads
May 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Will check in later. Trying to get a workout in! Thanks, y'all!
#txlchat
EdneyLib
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Heavyily weeding this month & sharing lots of old gr8 t bks
#txlchat
BaylorGirl2003
May 9 @ 9:27 PM EDT
That's a great idea! That would give so many new options to participants.
#txlchat
In reply to @technolibrary, @ReadForestRead
JuleeMurphy
May 9 @ 9:27 PM EDT
It's still awesome. I would be acting it out in slow motion all the time.
#txlchat
In reply to @BaylorGirl2003, @technolibrary, @ReadForestRead
utalaniz
May 9 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A4: I create a Summer Reading flyer with
@SmorePages
#txlchat
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Q5: A summer challenge for teachers? Should there is an incentive or reward? Ideas, please.
#txlchat
KatieJMcNamara
May 9 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4 Hoping to have genre exploration days. Activity and books. All kids need something positive to get involved in.
#txlchat
CactusWoman
May 9 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A.5
#technolibrary
Do you think high school Ss might participate in slow Twitter chat 2 discuss books over the summer? Wondering
#txlchat
technolibrary
May 9 @ 9:24 PM EDT
considering one group read-or meeting monthly to chat whatever everyone is reading-choice books
#txlchat
In reply to @BaylorGirl2003, @ReadForestRead
JaquezLenny
May 9 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#txlchat
a2 little free libraries also should help
BaylorGirl2003
May 9 @ 9:29 PM EDT
We had shirts made last year that say it. Everyone one our staff wants one. 😊
#txlchat
In reply to @JuleeMurphy, @technolibrary, @ReadForestRead
MWLibraryDiva
May 9 @ 9:29 PM EDT
What about digital badges as an incentive for teachers too?
#txlchat
In reply to @sharongullett
becalzada
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Welcome to
#txlchat
! Thanks for joining in
In reply to @ccls531
JuleeMurphy
May 9 @ 9:29 PM EDT
.
@cybraryman1
is like the superhero Underdog. He hears a cry for help and he has a learning page come running. Awesome!
#txlchat
cybraryman1
May 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
My Summer Learning page
https://t.co/rMPsV7hhuE
My Summer Reading page
https://t.co/vztYWdSd9m
#txlchat
#edchat
SmithReads
May 9 @ 9:29 PM EDT
https://t.co/myOFWs1gFc
@FISD_Libraries
#txlchat
lispylibrarian
May 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Q3 Keeping the library twitter, facebook page, and website up to date
#txlchat
ShannonSteimel
May 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A5 I bring books out for them to browse/borrow at a faculty meeting & then ask them to post summer reading plans
#txlchat
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Q5: A summer challenge for teachers? Should there is an incentive or reward? Ideas, please.
#txlchat
CassieJanda
May 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A5 Maybe a raffle for a B &N gift card (and jeans passes!) for sharing their reading lives online w a campus summer edge hashtag?
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Thank you for joining us tonight! Your voice matters to
#txlchat
jkhealy4
May 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
I used google classroom for a summer book club with students last year!
#txlchat
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Yes! Our teachers love earning badges! We do both digital & sticker.
#txlchat
In reply to @MWLibraryDiva, @sharongullett
Flagbeeinfo
May 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
@technolibrary
@BaylorGirl2003
@ReadForestRead
#txlchat
The right Ss would love it! They communicate the most thru tech.
In reply to @CactusWoman, @technolibrary, @BaylorGirl2003, @ReadForestRead
ccls531
May 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A5: Rather than incentives/rewards, maybe encouragement (permission?) 2 read what they'd like 4 any purpose. Rdng is the end goal!
#txlchat
In reply to @sharongullett
laffinglibrary
May 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A5: I did
#bookaday
challenge with my teachers last year and gave away book fair gift certificates
https://t.co/ltRmZa5Pol
#txlchat
lenbryan25
May 9 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A5: Reading should be its own reward. If u do a prize, do it at end. 2 many great reading events are ruined by focusing on rewards.
#TXLchat
StarrReadnRun
May 9 @ 9:31 PM EDT
What platform would you use for digital badges?
#txlchat
In reply to @MWLibraryDiva, @sharongullett
romenendez14
May 9 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A4 The amazing
@bbkeene
donated a Little Free Library to our School!The district is building a stand & it will be ready for summer!
#txlchat
CactusWoman
May 9 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Thnx 4 another gr8 chat but 2 b honest surprised that more
#schoollibrarians
didn't mention collab w/public
#library
Wondering why
#txlchat
FISD_Libraries
May 9 @ 9:31 PM EDT
SmithReads:
https://t.co/7IZg3njRIt
FISD_Libraries
#txlchat
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Is there anyway to double or triple 💓so many of the ideas shared tonight? Needing to show more love.
#txlchat
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT
We had a group that really enjoyed meeting up during the summer & talking books! No reward needed. Other than cupcakes!
#txlchat
In reply to @sharongullett
KatieJMcNamara
May 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A5 Really wanting to do a voxer book club to help with tech and camaraderie with teachers.
#txlchat
StarrReadnRun
May 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT
What do you use to create, share digital badges,
@ShawnaFord1
?
#txlchat
In reply to @ShawnaFord1, @MWLibraryDiva, @sharongullett, @ShawnaFord1
mrterborg
May 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Yeah, I need to continue to this.
#txlchat
In reply to @EdneyLib
MrsPstorytime
May 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4 I remind everyone to get a library card! Here is a Iist I put together for teachers
https://t.co/GsLE58ZFwv
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q4 Please share your favorite summer activity/reading promotion/tech tool for stopping the summer slide.
#txlchat
Flagbeeinfo
May 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT
#txlchat
Why didn't I think of that?! We're one to one anyway! Love it!
In reply to @jkhealy4
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@credly
is easy to use.
#txlchat
In reply to @StarrReadnRun, @MWLibraryDiva, @sharongullett, @credly
ccls531
May 9 @ 9:33 PM EDT
I like the idea of using book fair gift certificates! Thanks for sharing!
#txlchat
In reply to @laffinglibrary
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Our high school is also our community library! A great partnership for our students & community!
#txlchat
In reply to @CactusWoman
MWLibraryDiva
May 9 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Not sure was going to use Schoology but I am wondering about other means of awarding badges. Open to ideas.
#txlchat
In reply to @StarrReadnRun, @sharongullett
MrsPstorytime
May 9 @ 9:33 PM EDT
My summer reading post filled with ideas to stop the
#summerslide
#txlchat
https://t.co/GsLE58ZFwv
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:33 PM EDT
We collaborate with ours to promote summer reading & they participated in the summer reading kick-off w/ elem. libs on Saturday.
#txlchat
In reply to @CactusWoman
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Thank you
@_MichelleCooper
for leading us tonight! Great chat, lots of great ideas shared! Can't wait to go back through archives.
#txlchat
CactusWoman
May 9 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Agreed
@lenbryan25
but maybe e-badges might be motivating 4 some Ss. Badges could be "surprise" rather than held out as a reward ?
#txlchat
In reply to @lenbryan25, @lenbryan25
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Thank you for sharing & for dropping in!
#txlchat
In reply to @MrsPstorytime
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:35 PM EDT
You are a great partner!!!! Thank you for your leadership!
#txlchat
In reply to @ShawnaFord1
MWLibraryDiva
May 9 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Really need the archive from tonight. So many wonderful ideas. Thanks!
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Thanks for sharing with the
#txlchat
group :)
In reply to @MrsPstorytime
mrterborg
May 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Hide a QR code in the middle of a book for a digital easter egg.
#txlchat
In reply to @CactusWoman, @lenbryan25
laffinglibrary
May 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT
I started badges for my teachers last year. Here is my blog post
https://t.co/jRzHSOcq4h
#txlchat
In reply to @MWLibraryDiva, @StarrReadnRun, @sharongullett
CactusWoman
May 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Gr8t 2 know
@ShawnaFord1
We realize that all Ss can't get to public
#library
in summer but impt resource 4 those who can!
#txlchat
In reply to @ShawnaFord1, @ShawnaFord1
utalaniz
May 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Thank you
@_MichelleCooper
and
@ShawnaFord1
for tonight's
#txlchat
!
SmithReads
May 9 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Join in with
@donalynbooks
for
#bookaday
this summer! For librarians not the Ss
#txlchat
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:37 PM EDT
You will find tonight's archive here
https://t.co/4uLsUefgcM
Thanks so much for sharing all those great ideas!
#txlchat
romenendez14
May 9 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Thanks for sharing!
#txlchat
In reply to @kellylibrarian1
StarrReadnRun
May 9 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@laffinglibrary
Thanks for sharing your blog post!
#txlchat
In reply to @laffinglibrary, @MWLibraryDiva, @sharongullett, @laffinglibrary
MWLibraryDiva
May 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Thanks for the post. I am excited to try this!
#txlchat
In reply to @laffinglibrary, @StarrReadnRun, @sharongullett
romenendez14
May 9 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Hi guys! Hopping over from
#txlchat
, learning about beating that summer reading slide. Sorry I'm late!
#csisdchat
cybraryman1
May 9 @ 9:42 PM EDT
I coached track! My Track and Field page
https://t.co/HKxUuwmjaV
#txlchat
JuleeMurphy
May 9 @ 9:29 PM EDT
.
@cybraryman1
is like the superhero Underdog. He hears a cry for help and he has a learning page come running. Awesome!
#txlchat
cybraryman1
May 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
My Summer Learning page
https://t.co/rMPsV7hhuE
My Summer Reading page
https://t.co/vztYWdSd9m
#txlchat
#edchat
lispylibrarian
May 9 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q4 I can't wait to see others' favorites!
#txlchat