#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 16, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Hello! Welcome to
#txlchat
! Who's with us tonight?
participatechat
May 16 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#TXLchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/HdGxxCWqZl
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Becky, Dist Lib Coor from Leander ISD, co-moderator tonight on
#txlchat
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Sue Fitzgerald so ready to start Summer: Lovin' To Improve! With my
#txlchat
friends.
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Lucy Podmore HS librarian from San Antonio.
#txlchat
Also
#GoSpursGo
:-)
joliejennings
May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Jolie from Liberty Hill here!
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hi! Michelle here!
#txlchat
thegoodread
May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Amanda, elementary librarian in Houston
#txlchat
In reply to @LuPodmore
kpiedra
May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Karen Piedra, librarian at Kay Franklin ES in San Antonio ready for my first
#txlchat
StarrReadnRun
May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Kristi, Coronado HS librarian (my district says media specialist), Lubbock, TX
#txlchat
utalaniz
May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hello,
#txlchat
friends! Ready to learn!
jdlaboon
May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Jennifer in Fort Worth happy to be back
#txlchat
BaylorGirl2003
May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Misty, librarian at Klein Forest High School in Houston.
#txlchat
laffinglibrary
May 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Sara Romine, Elementary librarian San Antonio
#txlchat
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT
I'm here too...thinking about Summer Learnin' and Relaxation.
#txlchat
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hey friend
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hi! Michelle here!
#txlchat
sandracarswell
May 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Finally out of the bean patch and ready for
#txlchat
tonight!
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Welcome
#txlchat
.
kpiedra
May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Karen Piedra, librarian at Kay Franklin ES in San Antonio ready for my first
#txlchat
MaryWoodard
May 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Mary from Mesquite ready to talk professional learning!
#txlchat
_kirstenmurphy
May 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Kirsten Murphy Fort Worth. Just got in from our late night book fair w/Southwest Book Co and HIGHLY recommend them!
#txlchat
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Good to see you tonight friend
#txlchat
.
utalaniz
May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hello,
#txlchat
friends! Ready to learn!
ShannonSteimel
May 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Shannon, 6-12 librarian from St. Louis joining in for
#txlchat
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Welcome friend
#txlchat
jdlaboon
May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Jennifer in Fort Worth happy to be back
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Welcome to
#txlchat
Jolie! Happy to have a neighbor district librarian joining in!
In reply to @joliejennings
lenbryan25
May 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Howdy! Its 51° & rainy in Oregon, and I'm ready for some
#TXLchat
Oh, district librarian in Hillsboro, Oregon.
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Summer learning and some summer fun
#txlchat
.
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT
I'm here too...thinking about Summer Learnin' and Relaxation.
#txlchat
utalaniz
May 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Thank you! Good to see you, too, friend!
#txlchat
In reply to @sue_fitz
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Don't forget to reply to all questions w/ A1, A2, etc. and always include
#txlchat
. Q1 coming up in 1 minute!
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:04 PM EDT
WooHoo! Welcome to your first
#txlchat
Karen!
#NotYourLast
In reply to @kpiedra
JuleeMurphy
May 16 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Julee Murphy from Corpus Christi
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Q1. Please use
#txlchat
in your reply.
gordonherring
May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT
#txlchat
Howdy! Gordon Herring from
@FollettLearning
looking forward to the discussion
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Great to have new participants along with many regulars on
#txlchat
tonight. Be sure to follow to expand your
#pln
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Ck the weather map. Clear and warm. Air conditioners already on.
#txlchat
In reply to @lenbryan25
kellylibrarian1
May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Summer...so close...yet so far...who has a countdown?
#txlchat
_kirstenmurphy
May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT
I'm heading to Baker City next week and CANNOT wait!!!
#txlchat
In reply to @lenbryan25
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1 Working on a summer series of PD for my
@NISDClark
team.
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Q1. Please use
#txlchat
in your reply.
StarrReadnRun
May 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT
@LuPodmore
I'm impressed with your ability to co-moderate during playoffs
#gospursgo
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Hi Shannon-thx for joining
#txlchat
tonight
In reply to @ShannonSteimel
laffinglibrary
May 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1: twitter chats, some professional reading, a few tech classes
#txlchat
thegoodread
May 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1:
@SheldonISD
is hosting
#CampAwesome
, a 3-day camp of
#tech
awesomeness
#txlchat
utalaniz
May 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1: I hope to apply the
#futurereadylibs
wheel to my yearly plan for the library! I am excited to do that!
#txlchat
#cisdlib
Pthompson_EMS
May 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Hi all pamela west Texas YA lib
#txlchat
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1: Becoming Level 1 Google certified and maybe even Level 2.
#txlchat
_kirstenmurphy
May 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT
I think their warehouse is in Dallas but I wouldn't even know it bc of how easy & quick it is to get books from them
#txlchat
In reply to @sue_fitz
thegoodread
May 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Q1: Also thinking about going to the
@Scholastic
summit w/ breakfast w/
@MrSchuReads
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT
WOW!! Good luck!
#txlchat
In reply to @sharongullett
kpiedra
May 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: Our eNgagement academy, Summer Scoop through the district.
#txlchat
sandracarswell
May 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1. Attending TASLA in June and Summer's Cool EdCamp in July! Maybe ESC12 TexQuest wkshop too ;-)
#txlchat
ShannonSteimel
May 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1 presenting at a conference & attending a couple of edcamps this summer. Plus virtual Library2.017 conference & some webinars
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Q1. Please use
#txlchat
in your reply.
MaryWoodard
May 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1 I want to use
#HyperDocs
in my sessions for librarians next year. Also interested in
#adobespark
#txlchat
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT
I'm taking the 4th
@ThingLink_EDU
challenge. Hope to work on another 360 VR
#breakoutedu
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Q1. Please use
#txlchat
in your reply.
thegoodread
May 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: I meant A1, not Q1. Oops!
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1-Google sites-new platform. Have not explored that. Heard it was easier! Fingers crossed!
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 I am open to all learning! I am attending
#ISTE17
& TCEA Area 7 Conference!
#txlchat
joliejennings
May 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: My campus is adding Pre-K, K, and 1st grade, so I am refreshing/ learning new things about library for the littlest learners
#txlchat
lenbryan25
May 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 I'm doubling down on
#futurereadylibs
this summer. My district is not (yet) on board, but I most certainly am.
#TXLchat
amyelott
May 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT
I'm opening a brand new middle school! Super exciting and overwhelming at the same time!!
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Hi Gordon-welcome to
#txlchat
In reply to @gordonherring, @FollettLearning
utalaniz
May 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: I am co-presenting
#cisdlitcamp
in my district so I know I will also be learning there!
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 Shoot!! Forgot to mention I'll be presenting AND learning LOTS at
#ISTE17
in San Antonio.
#txlchat
BaylorGirl2003
May 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Is this open to anyone, or just staff of
@SheldonISD
?
#txlchat
In reply to @thegoodread, @SheldonISD, @SheldonISD
Pthompson_EMS
May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1 presenting at
#LENDCONFERENCE
in June giving away 300 free NEW books
#txlchat
_kirstenmurphy
May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: Participate in prof book study, Twitter chats, migrate my website, learn some new tech tools
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Q1. Please use
#txlchat
in your reply.
LMKnowltonlib
May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Wow that's awesome!
#txlchat
In reply to @LuPodmore
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Of course, presenting at TLA in Chicago.
#txlchat
Heather_Aston
May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1. Edcamp Library in Frisco on July 27--looking forward to great convos and learning!
#txlchat
JuleeMurphy
May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: I take part in a lot of webinars and chats. My school district
#CCISD
hosts a
#Tech2Teach
technology fair.
#txlchat
BaylorGirl2003
May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: This is my summer plan too! I have started level 1, but life took over and I haven't gotten very far yet.
#txlchat
In reply to @sharongullett
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Good luck
#txlchat
.
amyelott
May 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT
I'm opening a brand new middle school! Super exciting and overwhelming at the same time!!
#txlchat
lenbryan25
May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
I went to a session on it last week
#soeasy
#biggerbetterbadder
#txlchat
In reply to @becalzada
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: Answering this question for myself & challenging others to tweet their answer.
https://t.co/wkxaFL6Vq5
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q2 Don't forget to include A2 and
#txlchat
in your reply.
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT
I'll be presenting a session; so will
@utalaniz
Hope you'll attend
#ScholasticSummit
#txlchat
In reply to @thegoodread, @Scholastic, @MrSchuReads, @utalaniz
massignmenthelp
May 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT
#Teachwriting
#eduldrcoaching
#txlchat
#TopTeaching
#risdchat
Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing Assignments
https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX
StarrReadnRun
May 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A) both planning & attending PD. Google Summit, Classroom, hyperdocs, website, Twitter as PD, and more.
#txlchat
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: I am working on my
@CanvasLMS
skills this summer to better support teachers & students.
#txlchat
In reply to @LuPodmore, @CanvasLMS
jdlaboon
May 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: developing a book study, mentoring at
@TXLA
Tall Texans, and reading on library leadership.
#txlchat
joliejennings
May 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: going to Tots & Tech in Galveston and presenting on Google Classroom
#txlchat
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: Participating in
#notatiste
since ISTE is not an option this year.
#txlchat
LMKnowltonlib
May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1 Just finished Innovator's Mindset and would like to put into practice many ideas I learned!
#txlchat
MaryWoodard
May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Hey
#txlchat
presenters. We are looking for more tech sessions at
#txla18
. Pls submit a proposal!
_kirstenmurphy
May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT
How exciting! Good luck!
#txlchat
In reply to @amyelott
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT
I'm presenting a webinar in August.
#txlchat
.
JuleeMurphy
May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: I take part in a lot of webinars and chats. My school district
#CCISD
hosts a
#Tech2Teach
technology fair.
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1-Also want to try the
@ThingLink
Challenge
https://t.co/OqnlMhsaz9
#txlchat
ktlewis14
May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT
At Sam's for Pastries with Parents book fair event. Will check in later!
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 7:33 PM EDT
Who's joining in the
#txlchat
convo tonight? We hope you'll join in to share & learn! 8pm CST
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A2 Reading: Leading Gracefully by
@MoniqueTallon
Very interested in what I heard at
#tla17
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q2 Don't forget to include A2 and
#txlchat
in your reply.
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Such a great book!
#txlchat
In reply to @LMKnowltonlib
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT
I'll be attendig
#ISTE17
for the first time-so excited!
#txlchat
In reply to @_MichelleCooper
BaylorGirl2003
May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT
I'm going to this too! Had a great time at it last summer and am looking forward to it this summer!
#txlchat
In reply to @Heather_Aston
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2: Hyperdocs Handbook and then applying the lessons learned.
#txlchat
lenbryan25
May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2 Naming What We Know, Expect More, and Switch. Fun times in language, management, and helping people change.
#TXLchat
kellylibrarian1
May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT
I am collecting ambassadorships & badges
#txlchat
@Buncee
#flipgridfever
MrSchuReads
May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT
#txlchat
@becalzada
is presenting at the
@Scholastic
#ReadingSummit
in Houston.
https://t.co/WFYVIjAORW
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Please join me!
#txlchat
.
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1-Also want to try the
@ThingLink
Challenge
https://t.co/OqnlMhsaz9
#txlchat
StarrReadnRun
May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@@MaryWoodard Is there a link for submissions?
#txlchat
In reply to @MaryWoodard, @MaryWoodard
kpiedra
May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2: I want to finish Reading Picture Books with Children to learn how to look at the whole book with students during storytime.
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Yay! I will be on a Makers panel! Hope to see you!
#txlchat
In reply to @becalzada
sandracarswell
May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1. Part b. Forgot to mention, self-training on
@Office365
& preparing to train teachers in August, integrating it with
@Schoology
#txlchat
MaryWoodard
May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2 been studying THE INNOVATORS MINDSET by
@gcouros
this yr in
@mesquiteisdtx
highly recommended
#txlchat
MrSchuReads
May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT
#txlchat
@utalaniz
is presenting at the
@Scholastic
#ReadingSummit
in Houston.
https://t.co/fKdQFyElLo
joliejennings
May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT
We are doing a book study on Switch: Change When Change is Hard
#txlchat
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Don't judge me too badly - I'm reading for pure pleasure this summer.
#txlchat
laffinglibrary
May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2: Loved
#kidsdeserveit
! Great summer reading. Passionate Learners
@pernilleripp
is on my TBR list
#txlchat
utalaniz
May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT
I love that book! It has really helped me with read-alouds this year!
#txlchat
In reply to @kpiedra
LMKnowltonlib
May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2. I would like to read more from Donalyn Miller this summer and work on more reading promotion in my library!
#txlchat
ShannonSteimel
May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2 Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow's Schools, Today ASCD
https://t.co/c6gDvvE2vu
via
@amazon
@thomascmurray
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q2 Don't forget to include A2 and
#txlchat
in your reply.
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT
ohh - this sounds great. Do you know author?
#txlchat
In reply to @joliejennings
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2-Reading "No More Reading For Junk"
https://t.co/lsrnrNwYTt
#txlchat
utalaniz
May 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Thank you, friend! Looking forward to it!
#txlchat
In reply to @MrSchuReads, @Scholastic
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q3 Please include A3 and
#txlchat
in your response.
EduGladiators
May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
🎯SATURDAY
#ImpactMatters
teams up w/
#EduGladiators
&
@ZacharyJeans
moderates!
#txlchat
#teachwriting
#ADEchat
#TMchat
#personalizedPD
StarrReadnRun
May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2) Hoping to finally finish The Book Whisperer and Reading in the Wild. @@donalynbooks is coming to Lubbock in July
#txlchat
MaryWoodard
May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
https://t.co/Ps8SlGI19G
#txlchat
In reply to @StarrReadnRun
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Hope you'll join us at the
#ReadingSummit
in Houston!
https://t.co/Re9mBPmTfA
#txlchat
MrSchuReads
May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT
#txlchat
@becalzada
is presenting at the
@Scholastic
#ReadingSummit
in Houston.
https://t.co/WFYVIjAORW
thomascmurray
May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: Here's eight I just wrote about:
https://t.co/J7YutvwkGz
#txlchat
jdlaboon
May 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: I have a list of summer reading that is getting longer as you all post.
#thanksforsharing
#txlchat
#justhopeihavetime
utalaniz
May 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A3: Our districtwide
#marchbookmadness
was very successful this year! Lots of participation and excitement!
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Are you doing a book study with this or just on your own? Really like
@E_Sheninger
#txlchat
In reply to @ShannonSteimel, @amazon, @thomascmurray, @E_Sheninger
kpiedra
May 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A3: I love to promote books with our summer reading kickoff. We watch book trailers, take home summer read info & a free book.
#txlchat
_kirstenmurphy
May 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
No judgment at all!
#TXLchat
In reply to @sue_fitz
sandracarswell
May 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
I'm loyal to Google too! District loves
@Microsoft
;-) Its all good!
#txlchat
In reply to @kellylibrarian1, @Office365, @Schoology, @Microsoft
thegoodread
May 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A3 Did Reading Olympics, ie "sprints" = book of poetry. Wld like to tweak categories to help support school curriculum
#txlchat
_MichelleCooper
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
I want to more with Snapchat next year for program & book promotions.
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q3 Please include A3 and
#txlchat
in your response.
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Definitely investigating this one.
#txlchat
In reply to @joliejennings
thegoodread
May 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3 Did a book tasting for 4th grade...would love to modify for the little ones, too! It was fun!
#txlchat
LMKnowltonlib
May 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3. 40 Book Challenge this yr but didn't follow throughout the year...need to do better. Promoting Bluebonnet Bk is always fun :)
#txlchat
jdlaboon
May 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Link to submit proposals for
#TXLA18
#txlchat
MaryWoodard
May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
https://t.co/Ps8SlGI19G
#txlchat
In reply to @StarrReadnRun
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
This year - it was an author visit
#txlchat
. In years past - it's book to movie promotions. You read the book - we take you to the movie.
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q3 Please include A3 and
#txlchat
in your response.
_kirstenmurphy
May 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: Just did book study w/
#KidsDeserveIt
and it was AWESOME! Also ❤️
#BookWhisperer
Plan to participate in
#LearnLAP
book study.
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q2 Don't forget to include A2 and
#txlchat
in your reply.
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Yes! Definitely want to read it before you hear her. It will be so much more powerful!
#txlchat
In reply to @StarrReadnRun, @donalynbooks
ShannonSteimel
May 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Me too!
@donalynbooks
#txlchat
In reply to @LMKnowltonlib, @donalynbooks
laffinglibrary
May 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3: I would like to start posting more on libarary instagram for students
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2-Re-reading Balanced Leadership
https://t.co/NRMEtvJXEh
#txlchat
utalaniz
May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A3: I held a book-tasting for teachers at the beginning of the year. I want to continue it and make it even better!
#txlchat
Pthompson_EMS
May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 Beach reads only. YA no apologies
#txlchat
Heather_Aston
May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A3. My main marketing tool is
@Schoology
. All students are in library course. I post events like this--kids show up!
#txlchat
laffinglibrary
May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
What kind of books?
#txlchat
In reply to @utalaniz
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Ours was too. Girl, Stolen by April Henry won
#txlchat
utalaniz
May 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A3: Our districtwide
#marchbookmadness
was very successful this year! Lots of participation and excitement!
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
ohh - good idea!
#txlchat
In reply to @utalaniz
StarrReadnRun
May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A3) I need to increase social media presence, get up to speed with screencasting skills
#txlchat
jdlaboon
May 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT
If you feed them, they will come!
#txlchat
utalaniz
May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A3: I held a book-tasting for teachers at the beginning of the year. I want to continue it and make it even better!
#txlchat
thegoodread
May 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A3 Also doing a WONDER book club with 5th grade & a field trip to see the movie!
#WONDER
#txlchat
sandracarswell
May 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A3: Using
@Schoology
posts to promote reading to all students. Expect better results next year as tech implementation grows.
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A3-really want to try out some data snapshots to share what's happening in our libraries. Anyone doing this?
#txlchat
LMKnowltonlib
May 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT
That sounds wonderful...did you use prof. bks or children's lit?
#txlchat
In reply to @utalaniz
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q4 Please include A4 and
#txlchat
in your reply.
utalaniz
May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT
The new books for the library!
#txlchat
In reply to @laffinglibrary
BaylorGirl2003
May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT
My husband read
#kidsdeserveit
& keeps telling me I should read it too. I am going to have to make that a priority this summer.
#txlchat
laffinglibrary
May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2: Loved
#kidsdeserveit
! Great summer reading. Passionate Learners
@pernilleripp
is on my TBR list
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A3 Really want to continue w/ our awesome window display, increase Poetry month activities and do monthly YA bk promos to teachers.
#txlchat
JuleeMurphy
May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A3: 4 of us librarians are hosting our first Bluebonnet Summer Camp and are quite excited about it.
#txlchat
laffinglibrary
May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A4: going to my happy place - Fish Creek Wisconsin - for 2 weeks
#txlchat
MaryWoodard
May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A3 doing a weekly text with literacy tips to parents via
@RemindHQ
. want to expand and send in Spanish also
#txlchat
#readplaytalk
jdlaboon
May 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Love this,
@Heather_Aston
#txlchat
Heather_Aston
May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A3. My main marketing tool is
@Schoology
. All students are in library course. I post events like this--kids show up!
#txlchat
BaylorGirl2003
May 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
This is something that I really want to do next year.
#txlchat
utalaniz
May 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A3: Our districtwide
#marchbookmadness
was very successful this year! Lots of participation and excitement!
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Screencast-o-matic is SOO simple. Try that 1st if you haven't tried anything else.
#txlchat
In reply to @StarrReadnRun
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A2: 8 NEW BOOKS TO JUMP-START YOUR SUMMER LEARNING
https://t.co/XvGquyzDcY
#txlchat
laffinglibrary
May 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Did you do this at a faculty meeting or one of the inservice days b4 kids came back?
#txlchat
In reply to @utalaniz
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Well this is so cool!
#txlchat
Heather_Aston
May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A3. My main marketing tool is
@Schoology
. All students are in library course. I post events like this--kids show up!
#txlchat
Heather_Aston
May 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3. I use
@ThingLink
as marketing for author visits...include links to book summaries & trailers & more.
https://t.co/V1YTK1SgUa
#txlchat
kpiedra
May 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A4: Lots of pool time and a trip to Yellowstone. Nature is so relaxing!
#txlchat
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Travel, travel, and more travel.
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q4 Please include A4 and
#txlchat
in your reply.
_kirstenmurphy
May 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3: summer reading challenge I organize is hugely successful and this year's video is already a fav!
#txlchat
https://t.co/keZDzGwhV2
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q3 Please include A3 and
#txlchat
in your response.
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A4 plenty of hammock time, family time, outside adventures, and of course - READING!
#txlchat
utalaniz
May 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Yes, during one of the days before school started. It only took an afternoon. Held it open for 3 hours.
#txlchat
In reply to @laffinglibrary
ShannonSteimel
May 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3 just hoping to keep increasing
#stuvoice
with my
@LFLAReads
Teen Library Council
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q3 Please include A3 and
#txlchat
in your response.
JuleeMurphy
May 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT
This is my goal too. Looking for great tips.
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A3-really want to try out some data snapshots to share what's happening in our libraries. Anyone doing this?
#txlchat
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
I was just grabbing this link to share! Glad you did! I've already pre-ordered one of these! 🤗
#txlchat
thomascmurray
May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: Here's eight I just wrote about:
https://t.co/J7YutvwkGz
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4-Time with family, watching movies, & daytrips w/my grandkids-Bluebell Ice Cream, the zoo
#txlchat
MDowdLambert
May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Thanks Karen--my website has some resources too
https://t.co/rycgM0y9Xi
#txlchat
In reply to @kpiedra
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
break from the Texas heat - so nice!
#txlchat
In reply to @laffinglibrary
BaylorGirl2003
May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
We are migrating from blackboard to
@schoology
this next year. I am excited to start using it!
#txlchat
Heather_Aston
May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A3. My main marketing tool is
@Schoology
. All students are in library course. I post events like this--kids show up!
#txlchat
LMKnowltonlib
May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Thank you!
#txlchat
In reply to @sharongullett
StarrReadnRun
May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4) Just need to take a me-day each week, read & rest. I'll be more relaxed if I don't get behind in the course I teach for UNT.
#txlchat
Heather_Aston
May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4. Hamilton in NYC! Woohoo!
#txlchat
_kirstenmurphy
May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
That is awesome! Talk about full circle! After reading your book & following you here, I just want to come hang out & learn w/you!
#txlchat
In reply to @MDowdLambert, @kpiedra
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4: Summer for librarians. Reading “adult” books.
#txlchat
jdlaboon
May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4: much of my time will be spent in 10 hour work days and
@txla
stuff, so making time for my husband and son will be top priority
#txlchat
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Thanks! Looking forward to reviewing all these
#txlchat
In reply to @thomascmurray
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Yellowstone - what a great trip! Enjoy!!
#txlchat
In reply to @kpiedra
LMKnowltonlib
May 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT
That sounds wonderful!
#txlchat
In reply to @kpiedra
laffinglibrary
May 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Haha! Yes! I allow myself 1 "Grown-Up" book for every 2 kids books LOL
#txlchat
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4: Summer for librarians. Reading “adult” books.
#txlchat
_kirstenmurphy
May 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT
We'd love to have all of you on the
#TXLchat
check out our video and help us bump up our views this year!
MaryWoodard
May 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A4 cruise with my girlfriends! 7 days unplugged is great for recharging 🚢⚓️🌞
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT
This honestly should be on my to-do list for my 2nd yr in HS. Adding it to my list!
#txlchat
In reply to @ShannonSteimel, @LFLAReads
BaylorGirl2003
May 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A4: I am taking a pottery class at the local college. Solely for fun and recharging. Just going to read for the fun of it too!
#txlchat
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q4 Please include A4 and
#txlchat
in your reply.
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Thanks to my super awesome team for a year full of great
#txlchat
chatting, learning &reflection!
@becalzada
@sue_fitz
and
@txlibraryguy
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT
We are wrapping up a bit early tonight folks! Thanks to everyone who joined in. Wishing all of you a wonderful summer: Relax&Read!
#txlchat
utalaniz
May 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Happy summer,
#txlchat
friends!
_kirstenmurphy
May 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Not doing this - but interested in knowing more
#txlchat
In reply to @JuleeMurphy
Heather_Aston
May 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3. Teachers & students really enjoy speed dating with books. Kids discover books they probably would not find when just browsing.
#txlchat
kellylibrarian1
May 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT
My husband won us a trip for his hard work selling insurance to teachers! Anyone else need a quote? Discounts for teachers! 🚙🏡life
#txlchat
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Now that we've talked abt EOY. Let's talk abt promotions for Aug-Sept next wk as
#txlchat
prepares to go into hiatus for summer.
#txlchat
ShawnaFord1
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A4: Traveling to Haiti to visit my oldest is tops on my list. Lots of time for reading & relaxing!
#txlchat
In reply to @LuPodmore
becalzada
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT
There will be one last
#txlchat
next week! Hope to see everyone next Tuesday
sue_fitz
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT
It's a super team.
#txlchat
. Thanks everyone.
LuPodmore
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Thanks to my super awesome team for a year full of great
#txlchat
chatting, learning &reflection!
@becalzada
@sue_fitz
and
@txlibraryguy
Pthompson_EMS
May 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A4 yoga meditation zen silence water clean food great books
#txlchat
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Don't forget we have one more wk to share our thoughts. See you on May 23.
#txlchat
LMKnowltonlib
May 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Thank you for this "short and sweet" twitter chat...more to think about and read this summer!
#txlchat
LMKnowltonlib
May 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Yes!!!
#txlchat
In reply to @sharongullett
sharongullett
- Moderator
May 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Also this week's excellent chat will be archived for all our lurker friends.
#txlchat
BaylorGirl2003
May 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT
This is good to know! Thanks for sharing! I may pick your brain as the school year starts and I don't quite know what I'm doing. 😁
#txlchat
In reply to @Heather_Aston, @Schoology
_kirstenmurphy
May 16 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Ss start bugging me about the summer reading challenge in JANUARY! They're book freaks and I love it!
#TXLchat
In reply to @joliejennings
amyelott
May 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Darn it, bedtime drama strikes again! Looking forward to the archives! 😝
#txlchat
_kirstenmurphy
May 16 @ 9:48 PM EDT
I have hosted a "Books and Bites" for our teachers &ham thinking of tweaking the idea to have one for parents @ beg of year
#txlchat
In reply to @utalaniz
