Google+: Our Online PLC

The Literacy Booth blog is a place to go to read in-depth thinking and reflection from some of Wisconsin's outstanding literacy coaches. You can respond to posts by sharing your thinking in the comments. You can copy the link to posts and share on social media (such as Facebook or Twitter).

But, there is another way to communicate with other literacy coaches in Wisconsin - the Wisconsin Literacy Coach Google+ Community.

The community is a place where anyone can ask a question or share a resource. Possible topics include:

• I just found this really great article. You should read it! (including a link to the article)
• Who knows something about ___________? (insert name of resource your district is considering)
• I just finished reading __________. It would make a great mentor text for __________.
• I'm signed up to attend ________________. Who is interested in coming with me? (including a link to the registration information)

Step 1. Get on Google+. You can sign in with any Google account. There are detailed directions in this document.

Step 2. Join the community. Use this link to find the community or search for "WI DPI LITERACY COACHES PLC" in Google +. Select "Communities" within the search results.

Step 3. Say hello. Introduce yourself. Share a resource. Say something.

Step 4. Check back regularly. You can sign up for notifications (to receive information in your email about what is being shared), or you can regularly visit Google+ to see what is new in the community.