Paul Carey

K-5 library media specialist in Gwinnett County, Georgia. #promiseofgwinnett #connectedlearning #litchampsga #gwinchat #tlchat #galibchat #techtalkga

[Reading Partners @ReadingPartners]

Surround students with diverse and interesting material that speak to their interests and identities, and keep books visible. "It sends an unspoken message that reading is important and valued in a school." By @edutopia #weneedmorediversebooks
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[Paul Carey @librarianpaul]

A2: My #1 thing is that I genuinely believe the media center is their space. Really I’m just there to make it work for them. So if whatever they need doesn’t fit my expectations, I throw the expectations out the door. #galibchat

[Paul Carey @librarianpaul]

A4: Same answer for me - helping people 1:1, it’s really the only thing I’m super-good at, which explains my previous career choices (private piano teacher + public library customer service) #galibchat

[Paul Carey @librarianpaul]

A3: I’m good at finding creative solutions, patient with annoying “kid behaviors”, but not good at dotting all my t’s and crossing my i’s instructionally (see what I mean??) #galibchat

[Paul Carey @librarianpaul]

A1: Being somewhat task oriented, the thing that most makes me feel valued (by far) is when student progress or benefit is directly attributed to my work. #galibchat

[Paul Carey @librarianpaul]

@BurnetteBooks @BookCreatorApp @glma Awesome! I’m hoping to catch that!

[Paul Carey @librarianpaul]

@salaughs A1: @TumbleBooks are very popular with our K-2 students. To me that shows a kid friendly interface and easy access (auto-login through our county) make all the difference with eBooks. #galibchat

[Paul Carey @librarianpaul]

It took @DrAngelyne and her inspiring, fun presentation on the value of professional conferences to keep me focused and engaged at the end of our @gcpslibraries Inservice today. @GCPSLibraries

[Paul Carey @librarianpaul]

@tlmcintyre1 Awesome presentation today Tammy! #librarydragonSLAYER @GCPSLibraries

[Paul Carey @librarianpaul]

@hollyfrilot @AwtreyVikings @cobblibrary @CobbSchools Wow that branch looks amazing! Can't wait to visit!

[Georgia Children's Book Awards and Conference @gcbaconference]

Only 2weeks left before the nomination closes.

[Paul Carey @librarianpaul]

This is WONDERFUL!

[FES Learning Commons @fes_media]

Take a look at the new organization made in our picture book area, so our students can locate books by interest even easier! #literacyforhall #interestbased #picturebooks

[OverdueLibTalk @OverdueLibTalk]

You can listen to our podcast from tonight’s #GALibChat (which FYI is trending as I type this). @glma @afoster68 @ihanson12 @LintheLibrary @hollyfrilot @Mrs_Bongi #NoBunsAboutIt #OverdueEDU https://t.co/804ncNFIfS

[Paul Carey @librarianpaul]

@RlNunuCC That is great Nury, congratulations!

[Paul Carey @librarianpaul]

@gabolhuis A3: Technology is helping me connect to standards - namely, https://t.co/8yUAR1oR16 that I have just started using this year has all standards for all grade levels and I just check mark the ones that match what I’m teaching. Great tool! #TechTalkGA

[Paul Carey @librarianpaul]

@ehlmstech A2: I think this is often a trust issue. They have to believe the suggested tool is offered for their benefit, not just to check mark off some ‘they used technology’ box. #GaLibChat

[Paul Carey @librarianpaul]

@gabolhuis Hi #TechTalkGA, I’m Paul Carey and I’m a K-5 Library Media Specialist in Gwinnett County. Tech is my real comfort zone and I especially love teaching it.

[Paul Carey @librarianpaul]

@OverdueLibTalk A4: Reach out to those that are struggling. Help them find solutions. Don’t assume it’s because they still have a “tight bun” that they’re in a bind. Do assume their problem is your problem too. #galibchat

[Paul Carey @librarianpaul]

A1: My teachers know I can fix tech problems and help with book needs. Most are receptive when I reach out to work with them on lessons, but they know they aren’t required to work with me - so I always have to take the initiative on any collaboration. #GALibChat

[Martha Bongiorno #AdobeEduCreative @MrsBongiornoEdu]

Join @hollyfrilot and me on Monday night at 8pm for a special edition of #GaLibChat to discuss how we can advocate for our school library programs from the beginning of the year. We hope you'll join us! #cobblms #fcsmeti @glma