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Jenahlee Chamberlain @jenahlee · 26m Working on our Dragon for author visit from @pacylin next week! #iccsd #iowatl #tlchat #mwlibchat @KirkwoodEagles
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 53m 2nd grd is learning about library organization & practicing alphabetical order w/ The Z Was Zapped & Mrs. Lodges Library! #iowatl #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 2h LIVE on #Periscope: Brainstorming winter words via Padlet! #lctitanhill #iowatl #mwlibchat periscope.tv/w/aQDcYzU3NDgx…
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Amy Tasich @AmyTasich · 2h .@LCScoutNation 2 new blog posts on the library page; book recs and class projects: tinyurl.com/q3d935e
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Shannon Miller @shannonmmiller · 14h @THLibrariZen @TinaLaMontagne1 @CynthiaStogdill That memory makes me smile. So much fun meeting you for the first time, friends. #mwlibchat
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Sarah Staudt @SarahStaudt · 14h Love reading through tonight's #mwlibchat ! Great topic with great ideas, thoughts, advice, etc by many! :) The power of PLN is incredible!
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 14h @jenniferlagarde We'd love for you to join us for #mwlibchat! Our next chat will be Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 89pm CST
Sarah Staudt @SarahStaudt · 14h @THLibrariZen @alyssamcalhoun @MsSimsICCSD @JenHoulette so sorry to miss #mwlibchat tonight! Had family obligations. Will join next time!
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h @book_techjunkie @amyklineGB I'm so glad! Nothing better than learning w/ other Teacher Librarians! We'd love for you to join #mwlibchat!
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Raquel L Rand @book_techjunkie · 15h @THLibrariZen @amyklineGB @MsSimsICCSD #mwlibchat I have it on my calendar for the 10th!
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Amy Kline @amyklineGB · 15h @book_techjunkie I couldn't even keep up with #gbedchat. I'll really be slacking trying two chats at once! #mwlibchat #challengeaccepted
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h Please join us for the next #mwlibchat on Tuesday, November 10 from 89 pm CST! Can't wait to continue learning with you!
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 15h @THLibrariZen SPLENDID chat! Thx @MsSimsICCSD for Greeting for me! Will post archive in am #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 15h Thank you @CynthiaStogdill and @THLibrariZen for chat tonight! Glad to be able to take part! #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h Hey #mwlibchat Thanks everybody for a great chat! Give yourself one of these!
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 15h @THLibrariZen Thanks for moderating! So glad I could finally join in! #mwlibchat
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Tina LaMontagne @TinaLaMontagne1 · 15h THANK YOU! It was great getting connected again! #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h A shout out to my girl @MsSimsICCSD for greeting and keeping the conversations going! #mwlibchat #Gratitude
Amy Tasich @AmyTasich · 15h Thanks again to @THLibrariZen for moderating another great #mwlibchat!
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Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney · 15h Thanks for the chat tonight everyone! New friends and oldie but good friends.Time to get a few things accomplished before bed! #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h I can't thank everyone enough for joining us tonight! What an amazing conversation! Lucky to have you all in my PLN! #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 15h @amyklineGB Thx for tweeting in! Join us anytime! Will be posting tonight's archive later! #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 15h @CynthiaStogdill @holly_schindler Yes! Some will Skype for free! Amazing! #mwlibchat
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Amy Tasich @AmyTasich · 15h A10: book recs, curriculum ideas, etc, BUT my fav is that I "won" a free book from #2jennsbookclub @jenniferlagarde. Awesome! #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 15h @book_techjunkie thx for popping in! We will post archive & plz join us anytime! #mwlibchat
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Emmy Fiala @emmy_fiala · 15h Q10: Colleague turned into BFF; Sounding board for ideas & much needed support; YAlit author contact #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h @book_techjunkie @amyklineGB We'd love to have you join us for #mwlibchat Here's more info: bit.ly/mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 15h A10: I showed some 3rd graders yesterday that I post their work to my blog. They were kind of shocked. #mwlibchat
Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 15h Agreed! Will be Skyping w/ @holly_schindler later this year connected via Twitter! #mwlibchat Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD A10: Tweet to authors! They respond, and sometimes send swag! It's happened to me twice, and Ss love to know I chat with authors! #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 15h @MsSimsICCSD Agreed! Kids think it's cool, plus I think it's pretty sweet too. Sent an author a poem a S wroteauthor replied! #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 15h A10 Connections I have made on Twitter and through @nErDcampMI have become supportive friends. #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h A10: Plans are in the works to connect w/ quite of few of you here tonight! I'm so excited to connect our readers! #mwlibchat
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Raquel L Rand @book_techjunkie · 15h @amyklineGB Just saw the #mwlibchat and was going to ask you if you knew about it!
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 15h A10: Love having TLs I can tweet, email, or call just to chat. Ppl in my building are amazing, but don't always get library talk. #mwlibchat
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Amy Kline @amyklineGB · 15h B2 For librarian types: #tlchat, #tlelem, and I just saw during #gbedchat a new one called #mwlibchat. Also #titletalk for book suggestions.
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Raquel L Rand @book_techjunkie · 15h B2 just found a new library chat that I'm intrigued by and can't wait to find out more #mwlibchat #gbedchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h A10: Tweet to authors! They respond, and sometimes send swag! It's happened to me twice, and Ss love to know I chat with authors! #mwlibchat
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Jennifer Houlette @JenHoulette · 15h A10: I've made some great connections to people who lift up my spirits & great ideas! Very important when feeling stressed! #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 15h Time Out for a #FanGirl moment! @jenniferlagarde Thx for Checking out #mwlibchat
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Tina LaMontagne @TinaLaMontagne1 · 15h #mwlibchat I got to meet @THLibrariZen and stole many of her amazing ideas. She is GREAT! I hope to "steal" more.
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h
@mrsbbarney That's so awesome! Such a great way to communicate, reflect, and advocate!! #mwlibchat
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Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney · 15h A9: I started a library blog to communicate with parents..although it hasn't taken off yet. mrsbbarney.weebly.com/libraryblog #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 15h @TinaLaMontagne1 @MsSimsICCSD I try to take one thing to really focus on, and let the rest swirl up in my brain! #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h Q10: Share a connection “success” story! What happened as a result of the connection you made?! #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 15h Amen! #mwlibchat Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD @alyssamcalhoun Yes! We need to build in reflection time for ourselves. I try to blog or write takeaways right after. #mwlibchat
Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h As time winds down, one more question, but it's the one I'm most excited to celebrate! Q10 is coming at you #mwlibchat
Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney · 15h A9: Library and Tech Blogs. #mwlibchat
Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h @alyssamcalhoun Yes! We need to build in reflection time for ourselves. I try to blog or write takeaways right after. #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 15h A9 I always read SLJ each month. I also read @nerdybookclub blog each day. #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h @JenHoulette Yes, most of my colleagues love it... I can't stand listserves though! I can handle Twitter, but not those! #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 15h A9: I use blogs & library magazines to order new books! Those are valuable to me! #mwlibchat
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Jennifer Houlette @JenHoulette · 15h A9: UNI has a SLIK12 (spelling?) listserve group that many of you are probably on. It's helpful. #mwlibchat
Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h A9: professional journals love to read @sljournal and Teacher Librarian and others! #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 15h @MsSimsICCSD @AmyTasich @THLibrariZen Glad I finally got that privilege! #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h A9: I attempt to read professional articles & blogs. My @evernote account is full of saved articles! #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 15h A8: My struggle with conferences is that you go right back to work the next day without time to process what you learned. #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 15h @jenniferlagarde Midwest Librarian Chat! Love to have you pop in sometime! #rockstar (just went FanGirl) #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h @AmyTasich Agreed! But I've still NEVER met @THLibrariZen in person! #mwlibchat
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Tina LaMontagne @TinaLaMontagne1 · 15h #mwlibchat Twitter because I can be doing PD and watching the world series! GO ROYALS!!
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h Q9: Besides the methods already discussed, have we missed any ways you stay connected professionally? #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 15h Total FanGirl! Loved It! #mwlibchat Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen @TinaLaMontagne1 Haha! The struggle is real! Just ask @CynthiaStogdill about meeting @shannonmmiller at NETA last spring! #mwlibchat
Amy Tasich @AmyTasich · 15h A8: Twitter is great but you have to build relationshipsrequires an investment from people. #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 15h @MsSimsICCSD Not that I'm in my PJs, drinking tea, and curled up with my cat right now.... #typicallibrarian #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 15h LoL! Me Too! #mwlibchat Tina LaMontagne @TinaLaMontagne1 I get star struck at conf when I see people I follow. It's COOL...THEY ARE REAL!! #mwlibchat
Library Girl @jenniferlagarde · 15h Will someone tell me what #mwlibchat stands for?
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h @TinaLaMontagne1 Haha! The struggle is real! Just ask @CynthiaStogdill about meeting @shannonmmiller at NETA last spring! #mwlibchat
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Tina LaMontagne @TinaLaMontagne1 · 15h I get star struck at conf when I see people I follow. It's COOL...THEY ARE REAL!! #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 15h Love This! #mwlibchat Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD A8: Twitter because of pajamas and cats on your lap. Conferences because of Teacher Librarian friends. Final Answer. #mwlibchat
Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h A8: Honestly, both have their place. Both can be incredibly inspiring & informative if relevant to what I need at that moment! #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h @THLibrariZen Introvert answer much? #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 15h @m_simpson5 agreed! It's whatever fits schedule at the time #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h A8: Have to agree w/ @MsSimsICCSD's answer for this one! Mic drop! #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 15h A8 I have gained more "big ideas" at conferences, but Twitter chats are ongoing and in the moment! #mwlibchat
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Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney · 15h Q8: LOVE face to face with conferences, but LOVE Twitter chats too for communications in the now. #mwlibchat
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Emmy Fiala @emmy_fiala · 15h Q8: Confs for me b/c I have more time to mull over new ideas & concepts. Twitter can be overwhelming so much info, so fast #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h A8: Twitter because of pajamas and cats on your lap. Conferences because of Teacher Librarian friends. Final Answer. #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 15h A8 maybe wishywashy, but it depends on the conference or chat...both have proved very valuable. #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 15h A8 I think a combination is a perfect fit for TL crazy lives! #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h A8: Hmm Twitter chats are good for immediate need/topics. Conferences for broader issues? Actually, Twitter can do that too... #mwlibchat
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Jennifer Houlette @JenHoulette · 15h A8: Both! Twitter chats can be done from anywhere & they are free! But, conferences are F2F & a way to share a lot of info. #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 15h A8: Both have positives/negatives. All depends on what you do with it. #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h Q8: This is kind of a Q meant for debate: Which is more beneficial to you: attending conferences or Twitter chats? Why? #mwlibchat
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Emmy Fiala @emmy_fiala · 15h Q7: Fall @yourNETA great session on Google meets Marzano #mwlibchat
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Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney · 15h #mwlibchat
Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney Libraries are LESS about what we have and MORE about what we do for people. @sari_feldman #neblib2015
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 15h @MsSimsICCSD @TinaLaMontagne1 At AASL they will let an administrator attend w/ librarian for free! #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 15h @m_simpson5 I was there too! Loved that day of learning & connecting! #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h @MsSimsICCSD Great question! Depends on the learning. Sometimes it's in a small group setting, sometimes it's w/ one person. #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h A7: Was fortunate enough to attend #itecia & NLA/NSLA recently! Loved all the learning & sharing! #mwlibchat
Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h @TinaLaMontagne1 Why can't he/she? In Iowa, we give a reduced rate for conference to admin! #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 15h A7 I attended a Scholastic Reading Summit in St. Louis this summer and it was a very good oneday conference! #mwlibchat
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Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney · 15h A7: Also attended Plum Creek Literacy Festival. Met so many great authors! #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h A7: Attended SLJ Leadership Summit in Seattle. Biggest takeaway: Teach more, Librarian less! #mwlibchat
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Tina LaMontagne @TinaLaMontagne1 · 15h @MsSimsICCSD I wish my principal could come to NETA with me to see how amazing it is. #mwlibchat
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Wendy Loewenstein @WendyL612 · 15h I went to the fall @yourNETA. Learned how to use @periscopeco to stream PD/events. #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h @TinaLaMontagne1 Yes and how do we convince/communicate the value of these things? #mwlibchat
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Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney · 15h A7: One of the best take aways new book list of 2015 from the library commission. #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 15h A7 This summer I attended the ILA conference in St. Louis. There were very good sessions and lots of authors! #mwlibchat
Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h @m_simpson5 That's what I'm wondering? Is Twitter enough? I've started emailing "takeaways" to my admin and other TLs in district #mwlibchat
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Jennifer Houlette @JenHoulette · 15h A7: Most recently I was at ITEC & it was a great opportunity to hear from others (like @THLibrariZen ) and get ideas! #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 15h Was able to go to #itecia again this year, and looking forward to #iasl this spring! Plus #thinkin2015 last month! #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 15h A7 These are my people & librarians have AWESOME superpowers NSLA #mwlibchat
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Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney · 15h A7: I just attended NLA/NSLA a week and a half ago :) #mwlibchat
Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h Absolutely! Learning from other TLs keeps you excited! Always energized after talking to fellow TLs! #mwlibchat Amy Tasich @AmyTasich A6: Talking with other TLs is a great way for me to get ideas and stay excited about possibilities. #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 15h @MsSimsICCSD I think this is a hard area for me. Hard to get opportunities to share! #mwlibchat
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Tina LaMontagne @TinaLaMontagne1 · 15h #mwlibchat I wish i could attend more but funds are tight for that.
Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h Q7: Have you attended any conferences recently? Which one(s)? Share an one takeaway (or more if you want)! #mwlibchat
Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h Our PLNs are essential to helping us grow as professionals! #mwlibchat Tina LaMontagne @TinaLaMontagne1 #mwlibchat I think you build a greater PLN when you join and stay current on new and amazing ideas.
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Amy Tasich @AmyTasich · 15h A6: Talking with other TLs is a great way for me to get ideas and stay excited about possibilities. #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 15h @THLibrariZen Will do! I am happy to have that opportunity this year & looking forward to seeing some pals from #nerdcampmi! #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h Our professional organizations are essential for advocating for the vitality of our roles! #mwlibchat @IowaASL @aasl Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD A6: Legislative advocacy, networking, sharing/learning best practices and new ideas! #mwlibchat
Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 15h @MsSimsICCSD Sharing what we gain is so important! Esp. to principals, supts, and school boards! Get them to "buy in"! #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 15h A6 Connections w/ other professionals, issues, & trends on a global scale #mwlibchat
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Tina LaMontagne @TinaLaMontagne1 · 15h #mwlibchat I think you build a greater PLN when you join and stay current on new and amazing ideas.
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h Related question to Q6: How do you communicate what you learned from these opportunities? #mwlibchat
Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 15h A6 Sharing info and ideas, support from those who understand your situations
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h @m_simpson5 Make sure to Tweet a lot and share the learning! So jealous! #mwlibchat
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Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney · 15h A6: Most definitely the relationships that are built! So many wonderful people to connect with and share ideas with. #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h A6: Legislative advocacy, networking, sharing/learning best practices and new ideas! #mwlibchat
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Jennifer Houlette @JenHoulette · 15h A6: Staying current on trends and research as well as ideas from others in your field. #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h Q6: What is the biggest benefit to being a member of a professional organization specifically for librarians? #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h So many great ideas being shared & amazing discussions! Make sure you continue the conversation by following new friends! #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 15h @MsSimsICCSD I am very excited! I have never been. #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 15h A5 ISLMA (IL), ALA/AASL, ILA #mwlibchat
NETA @yourNETA · 15h Thanks @TinaLaMontagne1 & @mrsbbarney for mentioning us. EVERYONE can be a NETA member for FREE! Details: netasite.org #mwlibchat
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Emmy Fiala @emmy_fiala · 15h A5: NLA & NETA I try to attend NETA every year. #mwlibchat
Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 15h A5: There's power in professional organizations, especially in addressing are specific issues. Member of @IowaASL @yourNETA @aasl #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 15h
A5: Full disclosure relating to my passionate comments: on the board of @IowaLA and @IowaASL, member of @aasl #mwlibchat
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Tina LaMontagne @TinaLaMontagne1 · 16h #mwlibchat NETA and so glad I did!
Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h A5 can be expensive but lib orgs r full of inspiring ppl + do so much for us at the state level. w/o them our situation is worse! #mwlibchat
Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney · 16h A5: NLA (Neb Library Assoc.) NETA (Neb Edu Tech Assoc.) A great way to connect and stay connected! #mwlibchat
Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 16h I am attending the AASL conference this year since I missed the IL conference and it's fairly close to home! #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 16h A5: I maybe suck at this. A member, but not always a participating one... #mwlibchat
Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h @emmy_fiala It only takes one! Show everyone the power of connecting and collaborating! #mwlibchat
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Jennifer Houlette @JenHoulette · 16h A5: Not yet, but I need to! I just haven't taken the time to get that done. #mwlibchat
Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 16h A4 NerdcampMI is awesome! I try to go to our state conference although I had to miss it this year. #mwlibchat
Emmy Fiala @emmy_fiala · 16h Q4: Get 1 T to work w/ u & let them spread the word of ur awesomeness! #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h @WendyL612 And these can be less intimidating because they are so natural and authentic! #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h A5: I can't stress ENOUGH how important it is to be an ACTIVE member of your state org. @IowaASL #mwlibchat 1
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h @WendyL612 Totally! Be able to explain what you can offer in 2 minutes flat! #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h Q5: Do you belong to professional organizations? Local? National? Which ones and why! #mwlibchat
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Wendy Loewenstein @WendyL612 · 16h I find that "elevator chats" r effective. These can occur in the parking lot, by staff mailboxes, etc. Be Rdy for a Did u know? #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 16h A4 As much face to face contact w/ Ts as possible. Lots of emails and sharing w/ Google docs. #mwlibchat
Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h @AmyTasich Love that you're attending these meetings! If you want connections/collaboration, have to be proactive! Don't wait! #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h @AmyTasich Yes! Being borderline pushy is good! Or you know, persistent. :) #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 16h @MsSimsICCSD Be a Human is my current personal mission. Speaks to this. #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h @m_simpson5 @JenHoulette Yes! Sometimes things get lost in translation!Facetoface allows you to "read" the conversation! #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h @JenHoulette Agree! I love meeting Twitter friends in person and fangirling about it to their faces. Awkard/Awesome. #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 16h A4 Coffee w/ my girl @THLibrariZen !!! #mwlibchat NSLA Conference also!
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Amy Tasich @AmyTasich · 16h A4: Within my bldg I'm going to team mtgs, asking for plan time chats, etc. Making myself available/being borderline pushy. :) #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 16h
A4: I think going to conferences is important. Be seen & be heard. Listen & learn. #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h A4: I think the social aspect is big. You have to be part of the community as a person, not just an educator? #mwlibchat
Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney · 16h Face to face interactions with Ts. Attending several conferences each year #mwlibchat
Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 16h @JenHoulette It can make things easier at times when you can actually "talk" about things! #mwlibchat
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Jennifer Houlette @JenHoulette · 16h A4: Meeting/connecting at EdCamps, conferences, etc. Face to face helps build connections that last even longer! #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 16h A4: Trying to build connections in my district. Seems easier with teachers than with TLs sometimes #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h A4: I think many hit on this already, but email is valuable. Love chances to meet facetoface any opportunity I can! #mwlibchat
Emmy Fiala @emmy_fiala · 16h A3: Yep Pinterest is good for ideas. Personal connections from a former large district; Prof conferences. Twitter = new for me! #mwlibchat
Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 16h @THLibrariZen @m_simpson5 had Voxer for yearsnever used it professionally...maybe cuz I'm not a great listener. Should learn! #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h @TinaLaMontagne1 I'm also biased against T$T because I love to share ideas for FREEEEEE! #mwlibchat :)
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h Q4: Technology allows us to connect over distance, but how do you build connections closer to home? #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 16h @JenHoulette ISLMA is the Illinois School Librarians Assoc. I am part of a couple of voxer grps and a few librarians take part. #mwlibchat
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Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney · 16h I could spend hours on Pinterest if I had hours to spend! #mwlibchat
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Tina LaMontagne @TinaLaMontagne1 · 16h #mwlibchat teachers pay teachers and pinterest for ideas has been valuable for me.
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h @sharongullett @MsSimsICCSD Very valid point! Email is an absolutely essential communication tool! #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 16h @MsSimsICCSD I definitely check Pinterest weekly! &my fav Instagram hashtag is #librarianlife though it might just be my posts ;) #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h Must admit, I didn't get into Voxer. Maybe it just wasn't the right tool at the right time! #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h @m_simpson5 I'm HUGE Voxer fan! Who doesn't love a Walkie Talkie! It does make connecting quick & a little more personal! #mwlibchat
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Tina LaMontagne @TinaLaMontagne1 · 16h #mwlibchat We use a MS one note and leave quest. & add resources as we find them so we don't have to reinvent the wheel great for 1st year.
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Sharon Gullett @sharongullett · 16h @MsSimsICCSD Don't know if I should apologize, but connecting? Still email best choice for most libns. #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h A3: Pinterest for inspiration, less for connecting. Instagram is growing check the #teacherlibrarian tags! #mwlibchat
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Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney · 16h A3: Twitter! Emails! #mwlibchat
Wendy Loewenstein @WendyL612 · 16h A3 @goodreads @twitter are valuable connection tools for me #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 16h @MsSimsICCSD I think a lot of people feel that way! Fun to see perspectives
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 16h A3 Twitter, Voxer, ISLMA ListServ #mwlibchat
Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h A3: Twitter is the BEST. But love the power of #gafe to collaborate too! Hangouts, Docs, Classroom, etc.! #mwlibchat
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Jennifer Houlette @JenHoulette · 16h A2: Twitter and email are probably the easiest I've found to make connections and communicate w/other TL's #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 16h A3: I think Twitter is the obvious one. Email, Instagram, Facebook too...but never as much as Twitter. #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h @alyssamcalhoun I used to be wary of Twitter, now I don't know how I'd live/learn without it! #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 16h A2: Love being able to connect through Twitter, and email as needed. #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 16h A2.1 Where does it fall in my routine! 3am !! #mwlibchat
Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h @WendyL612 Glad to have you with us, Wendy!! #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h Q3: What tool(s) have been most useful to you in connecting with other educators/librarians? #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 16h A2 Mostly evening chats like this one. I also have a few voxer groups that provide huge support. #mwlibchat
Wendy Loewenstein @WendyL612 · 16h Hi friends! I'm sorry I'm late. #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 16h A2 Twitter, Instagram & #mwlibchat (Love how librarians are using social
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 16h A2: Thankful to be in a district where elem TLs meet almost every weekmakes a difference! #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h A2: Also important to share what you know @kakaldenberg always says: Obvious to You, Amazing to Others! #mwlibchat
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Emmy Fiala @emmy_fiala · 16h Q2: I make myself available when the Ts are available if @ all possible. My routine is to not have a routine flexibility. #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h A2: Twitter & Twitter chats are priority! I consider it an investment in myself for my students & colleagues! Always learning! #mwlibchat
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Wendy Loewenstein @WendyL612 · 16h A2 I connect w others through local organizations. @NSLAorg @OmahaMRC are great 4 local literacy lovers #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h A2: You have to make it a priority! We make learning for our Ss a priority, but we have to do it too, or risk becoming irrelevant #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 16h Other librarians help w/ troubleshooting! They help me think outside the box! New perspectives. #mwlibchat
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Jennifer Houlette @JenHoulette · 16h A2: I'm connected w/others in grad classes I'm taking now, through Twitter, and email. It happens whenever I can get a chance! #mwlibchat
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Amy Tasich @AmyTasich · 16h A2: So many of my connections come through tech: email, twitter, blogs, etc. #mwlibchat
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Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney · 16h A2: EdChats when kids allow :) Weekly/sometimes daily emails with coworkers. #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h Love this idea of accountability! Never be satisfied w/ status quo! Librarians are plotting a revolution! #mwlibchat
Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney A1: To hold ourselves accountable for our continued learning! To get more ideas to make learning AWESOME! #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 16h @JenHoulette This is so true! Great point! #mwlibchat
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Tina LaMontagne @TinaLaMontagne1 · 16h #mwlibchat We have monthly meetings with all our Elementary MS. We share ideas and trouble shoot together.
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Emmy Fiala @emmy_fiala · 16h A1: Connections help u better serve & meet the needs of Ts & Ss. Using and tweaking the ideas of others is what good Ts & TLs do! #mwlibchat
Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 16h A1 I get so much of my book purchase list from other librarians and teachers! Fun for students to connect too! #mwlibchat
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Amy Tasich @AmyTasich · 16h @mrsbbarney YES to being accountable. It's like goal setting; it doesn't work as well if nobody knows about it! #mwlibchat
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Mr. Morris @CHS_Morris · 16h A2: edchats, like this one. #mwlibchat
Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h Q2: How do you make time to connect w/ other professionals? Where does it fall in your routine? #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 16h @mrsbbarney Make learning AWESOME! Love it! #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h Yes! Together we come up with amazing ideas! TLs are all about sharing information/ideas! #mwlibchat Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun A1: Always interesting to see how others are teaching & collaborating. Share/take best ideas makes the job easier! #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 16h A1 So many ideas out there! Awareness of how things work in other schools and libraries. To share books! #mwlibchat
Mr. Morris @CHS_Morris · 16h A1: Why not learn with other teachers and from their experiences? #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 16h Absolutely! #mwlibchat Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney A1: To hold ourselves accountable for our continued learning! To get more ideas to make learning AWESOME! #mwlibchat
Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 16h A1: Always interesting to see how others are teaching & collaborating. Share/take best ideas makes the job easier! #mwlibchat
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Tina LaMontagne @TinaLaMontagne1 · 16h #mwlibchat More often than not you are the only one of your kind at your school. You need to stay connected for resources and to VENT!
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h @JenHoulette Yes! TLs are often the only one in their "role" in the building or even district! We need colleagues! #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h A1: Not sure how others go at it alone! Teacher Librarians belong to everywhere & nowhere simultaneously! Nice to have a "tribe"! #mwlibchat
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Amy Tasich @AmyTasich · 16h A1: As a TL we work with everyone in the building, even though we are "alone" so being connected is important. #mwlibchat
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Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney · 16h A1: To hold ourselves accountable for our continued learning! To get more ideas to make learning AWESOME! #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 16h A1 Very easy to isolate yourself as a TL esp when you are a dept of 1 #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h A1 Two heads are better than one, a thousand heads are even better? I learn SO much from others around the world! #mwlibchat
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Jennifer Houlette @JenHoulette · 16h A1: I think teacher librarians can feel like they are on their own "island" many
times. It's goot to connect & learn from others! #mwlibchat
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Sharon Gullett @sharongullett · 16h #mwlibchat Attempting chat w #txlchat simultaneously.
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 16h @MsSimsICCSD Glad to be here! I am on my way home from a HS volleyball game! #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h Wow! At least 3 states represented here at #mwlibchat tonight! Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska!
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h Q1: Why is it important or necessary to be a connected educator? A connected librarian? #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h So excited to see so many awesome Teacher Librarians have joined us tonight! Question 1 is coming right up! #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h @alyssamcalhoun Yay! Alyssa is here!!!!! #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h @emmy_fiala Hi Emmy! Great to have you here! #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h @CHS_Morris Great to have you with us, Logan! #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h @mechtenkamp Thanks for joining us, Morgan! #mwlibchat
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Tina LaMontagne @TinaLaMontagne1 · 16h Tina LaMontagne Media Specialist K6 Papillion, NE First Year #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h In honor of Connected Educator Month, tonight's #mwlibchat is dedicated to celebrating the power of professional connections!
Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h @m_simpson5 Thanks for joining us, Michelle! Illinois representing! #mwlibchat
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Morgan Echtenkamp @mechtenkamp · 16h Hello! Morgan from Nebraska. Current English teacher, librarian in training. #mwlibchat
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Mr. Morris @CHS_Morris · 16h Logan from Cozad #mwlibchat
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Emmy Fiala @emmy_fiala · 16h My name is Emmy Fiala. I'm the K12 Media Specialist at Aurora Public Schools in NE. #mwlibchat
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Alyssa Calhoun @alyssamcalhoun · 16h Hey #mwlibchat ! Alyssa, teacher librarian for PS4th grades at Prairie Hill in Cedar Rapids!
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h @CynthiaStogdill Happy to help! Glad you can be here! #mwlibchat
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Amy Tasich @AmyTasich · 16h Hi! Amy; TL @ a MS in Bellevue. #mwlibchat
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Michelle Simpson @m_simpson5 · 16h Hi, Michelle, K5 librarian from Southern Illinois. #mwlibchat
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Cynthia Stogdill @CynthiaStogdill · 16h Cynthia Fremont Public. Jumping in and out while watching vb Thx @MsSimsICCSD for helping out! #mwlibchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 16h @mrsbbarney Hi Brenna! Thanks for joining us tonight! Can't wait to learn with you! #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h A shout out to tonight's #mwlibchat greeter, @MsSimsICCSD! Excited to have her here tonight!
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Mrs. Brenna Barney @mrsbbarney · 16h I'm Brenna. TL in Bennington for K6th grades. 2nd year in Benn, 5th year doing what I love doing most. #mwlibchat
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Jennifer Houlette @JenHoulette · 16h Hi! Jen from Altoona, IA. K5 TL at 3 schools for Southeast Polk. #mwlibchat
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I'm Lynn, 2nd5th grade Teacher Librarian for Lewis Central School District in Iowa & tonight's #mwlibchat moderator! Welcome!
Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h Welcome to #mwlibchat! Tonight we're celebrating the power & potential of professional connections! Let's start with introductions!
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 16h Thanks for letting me jump into #EdChatMA! I'll try not to be late next time! If you are still up for more TL talk, join us for #mwlibchat!
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 17h @ldelia @MaineSchoolTech Looks like a great conversation! If you are up for it, join in with Midwestern TLs in 45 minutes for #mwlibchat!
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 17h Attention #mwlibchat if you are eager to think/learn/share before 8 CST, get in on the Connected Ed chat now! The Fund KY @TheFundKy
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 17h @sharongullett I did it once.... not easy, a bit exhausting, but SO MUCH to learn!! #mwlibchat #txlchat #kylchat
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 17h @casas_jimmy @renee_boss @Jeff_Zoul Great minds! Midwest Teacher Librarians are talking connectedness tonight, too on #mwlibchat at 8 CST!
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Sharon Gullett @sharongullett · 17h Will try to participate in #kylchat and #mwlibchat prior to #xtlchat. Asking 4 forgiveness in advanced if I mess up! :)
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 17h One hour until #mwlibchat! Join @THLibrariZen and amazing TLs from the midwest to discussed being a Connected Educator!
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · 19h Roughly 240 #lctitanhill Ss shared a love of books during today's Library Lunch Book Clubs! #iowatl #mwlibchat Kent Stopak @LCTH_principal 2nd graders enjoying lunch and a good book in the library #lunchtimebookclubs
Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 19h @sharongullett Some more birds for the flock: #mwlibchat at 8 CST!
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Chelsea Sims @MsSimsICCSD · 19h Excited to participate in #mwlibchat at 8 tonight! Join in #tlchat #txlchat #kylibchat #iaedchat
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Stony Evans @stony12270 · 19h Caught this S #reading in the #library! #tlchat #mwlibchat #txlchat #manga
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Amy Tasich @AmyTasich · Oct 27 .@LCScoutNation bring a friend down and check out a book set. #bpsne #mwlibchat
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Lynn Kleinmeyer @THLibrariZen · Oct 27 Join us for #mwlibchat tonight (89 pm CST) as we talk the power of professional connections! #iowatl #tlchat #nebedchat #tlelem
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