https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs School libraries in the time of COVID en-us 2021-02-11 21:43:37 UTC 2021-02-12 19:58:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196601611 My new aide, Dana, has a problem (pretty sure she is ADHD, lol) so she is always busy with something I've asked her to do.]]> 2021-02-12 14:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196601611 broland https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196602057 My aide and I work together seamlessly. We have taken on the Covid challenges and created a plan of action and it is running smoothly.]]> 2021-02-12 14:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196602057 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196602789 Generating interest in GTML through my challenge board and using treasure box as an incentive.]]> 2021-02-12 14:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196602789 Deanilynn https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196604140 I like the students being able to put books on hold and delivering them to the classes as needed. It works really well for my 5th/6th graders.]]> 2021-02-12 14:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196604140 cynthia_mccarty https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196604425 Connections with the students.]]> 2021-02-12 14:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196604425 lfambrough https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196604553 Book requests! My students have loved being able to request books and not have to beg teachers to let them out to come to the library. When I make deliveries I also see other students who wouldn't normally come to the library getting excited about getting new books.]]> 2021-02-12 14:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196604553 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196606037 Using an LMS (like Google Classroom) to organize and facilitate my lessons.]]> 2021-02-12 14:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196606037 cynthia_mccarty https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196606503 Working with someone that has a different work ethic and professional manner than I have been trained and taught.]]> 2021-02-12 14:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196606503 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196607353 Receiving (or buying) so much technology and not having time to ever use it.]]> 2021-02-12 14:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196607353 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196607706 Having students (3-6) put books on hold. Many of them either won't put books on hold or put books on hold that are already checked out and then ask me why they haven't received their books yet when they requested it "2 months" ago. ]]> 2021-02-12 14:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196607706 broland https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196608000 I have back to back classes, one morning duty a week, bus duty until 4:15 every other week, and lunch duty everyday. I have NO TIME to get my office-type tasks done. I think this may be due to the Covid scheduling, so I have not complained.]]> 2021-02-12 14:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196608000 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196608182 Creating a google calendar for the libraries]]> 2021-02-12 14:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196608182 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196608517 Adding my "Lucky Ducks" to help with behavior/engagement in the library. ]]> 2021-02-12 14:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196608517 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196608793 More students emailing me about books and questions about books! ]]> 2021-02-12 14:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196608793 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196609078 Using playlists for my library lessons has helped me multitask and get things done.]]> 2021-02-12 14:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196609078 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196609221 I feel that our teaching curriculum has been solid this year. We have really had to be creative to find ways to entertain them for 55 minutes with all of the Covid restrictions. Also, my aide, Lindsey, is the best!]]> 2021-02-12 14:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196609221 Deanilynn https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196609881 Getting students excited about reading. Even when they come to the library, they don't want to read. At least 628 of them have not earned over 10 points.

]]> 2021-02-12 14:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196609881 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196610141 Creating short 1-3 minute videos for student use or PD.]]> 2021-02-12 14:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196610141 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196610686 Stations!]]> 2021-02-12 14:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196610686 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196611131 Having to serve as the only large group meeting place for the schools]]> 2021-02-12 14:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196611131 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196612057 My aide and I working smoothly together as the students place books on hold and we deliver.]]> 2021-02-12 14:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196612057 lfambrough https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196612272 Virtual library classes. 
-I can see multiple classes at a time
-Each student feels like they have my undivided attention
-We don't waste time transitioning
-I can provide students with visuals on their screen (everyone can see clearly)
-I'm able to reach everyone...here at school or working virtually]]> 2021-02-12 14:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196612272 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196613323 I miss the time I used to have to weed, analyze, shop for, and order new titles.]]> 2021-02-12 14:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196613323 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196614802 Working with new content teachers and taking on more with technology at times (in terms of not having all the answers).]]> 2021-02-12 14:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196614802 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196614846 Keeping up with book requests and processing new books at the same time]]> 2021-02-12 14:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196614846 broland https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196615861 As odd as it may sound, I am going to continue with kids placing online requests in grades 2-4. When they come to the library, they will go to the shelves (post-Covid, of course). But, if they need a book outside of their library time, they will place a request. No more traveling back and forth all day everyday.]]> 2021-02-12 14:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196615861 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196616293 I can't think of anything.]]> 2021-02-12 14:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196616293 kerifletcher https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196617907 My para and I work well together and can change roles at any given moment.]]> 2021-02-12 14:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196617907 jacquelineriggs https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196618271 I don't know how I survived last year without an aide. I still have so much more to do but I am so much more organized and further along in tasks than I ever was last year when I was alone.]]> 2021-02-12 14:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196618271 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196618433 Book requests: the students are choosing books that they normally wouldn't because they are seeing more.]]> 2021-02-12 14:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196618433 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196620561 2021-02-12 14:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196620561 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196621133 Wearing too many hats - especially in regards to technology. I feel like I am supposed to be the expert on all this technology that I don't have time to organize, much less to get training for.]]> 2021-02-12 14:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196621133 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196621185 Answering tech questions about things I don't know about or have access to (i.e. online textbooks)]]> 2021-02-12 14:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196621185 lfambrough https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196621280 Feeling isolated. 
I don't know the new teachers because I don't see them in meetings or team building activities.]]> 2021-02-12 14:34:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196621280 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196622359 My biggest challenge is have a class at a time with only 30 minutes. Not enough time.]]> 2021-02-12 14:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196622359 broland https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196623489 STATIONS! STATIONS! STATIONS! I desperately miss the hands-on, fun we used to have in here!]]> 2021-02-12 14:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196623489 kerifletcher https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196623724 My schedule is nuts. There's SO much traffic in here that there's never quiet time for me to get office work completed. Add on lunch duty and after school duty, and I'm basically a traffic cop from 7:50-4:05. Our reading team thing is NOT good and NOT doing anything good for (especially 1st grade and low 2nd grade readers) most of the students, and it's a gigantic pain for any staff that's trying to help with or promote it.]]> 2021-02-12 14:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196623724 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196623791 I've enjoyed having an instructional aide on 9th as the 9th aide was pulled to work in testing. We work very well together and I wish she could stay as the library aide.]]> 2021-02-12 14:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196623791 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196623881 I hope that students will still use the online catalog to find books that they wouldn't normally check out. ]]> 2021-02-12 14:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196623881 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196624221 consistency]]> 2021-02-12 14:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196624221 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196624900 Allowing the kids to go to the shelves]]> 2021-02-12 14:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196624900 jacquelineriggs https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196625440 No downtime. I had some last semester but with the influx of returning F2F kids, we added classes and now it's gone. I'm running at 100% from the time I walk in the door to the time I leave. Also, storage for all of the tech we have-I don't have an office so there's really nowhere to put it.]]> 2021-02-12 14:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196625440 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196627063 FRJ and Name That Book]]> 2021-02-12 14:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196627063 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196627577 Having classes in the library for library usage.]]> 2021-02-12 14:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196627577 broland https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196627586 Teachers allowing kids to come down on a whim all day everyday. Many times they had not even tested on the books they were returning! That's why I think placing requests will help. They already know the procedures/rules, so let's keep rolling with it at OMR.]]> 2021-02-12 14:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196627586 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196627841 Since this is my first year, I haven't really "lost" this, but I would love to start incorporating centers where students can have hands on activities that they can work on. Instead of just having things online or printed out. ]]> 2021-02-12 14:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196627841 lfambrough https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196628521 Using Blended Learning kits that cannot be disinfected. 
Group projects. ]]> 2021-02-12 14:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196628521 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196628849 It sounds silly but I really like the sit spots. We put it in place for covid, but I think I will keep them because it has really decreased issues with behavior]]> 2021-02-12 14:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196628849 cynthia_mccarty https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196629001 autonomy]]> 2021-02-12 14:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196629001 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196629816 Having students log in on a google form on the computer -- we have a record of who exactly and when students are in the library and have a more accurate count.]]> 2021-02-12 14:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196629816 jacquelineriggs https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196631789 Online holds is nice to have as an option. When everyone under the sun wants Dog Man, I can tell them to place a hold on it and it saves their spot in line.]]> 2021-02-12 14:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196631789 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196633427 Book requests and seating charts.]]> 2021-02-12 14:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196633427 Deanilynn https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196635006 I like using Google Classroom, Screencastify, and the virtual classrooms to get information out to my students.]]> 2021-02-12 14:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196635006 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196635088 Stations!]]> 2021-02-12 14:37:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196635088 jacquelineriggs https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196635121 Open check out all day. I didn't have it last year but they did before I got here.]]> 2021-02-12 14:37:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196635121 kerifletcher https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196635145 I just started doing some crafts with the kids during library time. It's fun. I want to do more. They seem to crave that creative outlet. It makes them happy.]]> 2021-02-12 14:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196635145 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196635692 Bingo Card for Reading Team]]> 2021-02-12 14:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196635692 cynthia_mccarty https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196638225 Virtual classroom connection with the students being able to connect outside of school on a platform.
I love doing read alouds for students to watch at home.]]> 2021-02-12 14:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196638225 kerifletcher https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196638482 GOING TO THE SHELVES FREELY]]> 2021-02-12 14:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196638482 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196638595 Stations, small craft activities that tie in with read alouds.]]> 2021-02-12 14:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196638595 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196639403 2021-02-12 14:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196639403 kerifletcher https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196639851 From what I can tell, Reading Team was a much bigger deal in the past, and this year it has slowed. I want to revamp it completely. It has the right sentiments but it's just not working for us right now.]]> 2021-02-12 14:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196639851 cynthia_mccarty https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196642584 Professional dress code meaning I enjoy wearing jeans when I want.]]> 2021-02-12 14:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196642584 jacquelineriggs https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196645984 I had no idea but yes, JEANS ALL DAY is good!]]> 2021-02-12 14:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196645984 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196646160 I'll get back to you...]]> 2021-02-12 14:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196646160 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196660035 Substituting constantly.

]]> 2021-02-12 14:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196660035 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196664228 7th grade ELA quit using AR

]]> 2021-02-12 14:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196664228 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196671124 Use of Google Classroom for the library. 

]]> 2021-02-12 14:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196671124 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196675370 In person meetings]]> 2021-02-12 14:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196675370 https://padlet.com/mgriffith7/sbp9o3nkpgztm6cs/wish/1196679340 My students really embraced NTB this year.

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