In this episode, I chat with Linda DeYounge, Online Learning Program Manager for the Learning Technology Center, about how to host a successful virtual book club for professional learning. You’ll also hear strategies for selecting books, structuring flexible meetings, and using gamification to keep participants engaged throughout the experience. If you want to create an accessible book study that meets busy educators where they’re at—whether through self-paced, hybrid, or synchronous formats—this episode has you covered!
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Tips for Running a Virtual Book Club
- Know your participants and design the book club around their needs.
- Make meetings purposeful with structured activities.
- Pick books that work across roles and subjects.
- Use flexible, creative formats for book studies.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Linda DeYounge on LinkedIn
- Learn more about The Learning Technology Center (LTC)
- Try a self-paced, virtual book study with Level 1 of Book Quest
- Zoom (Video Conferencing tool)
- Google Sites (Website builder)
- 100+ Education Books for Professional Development by Authors Interviewed on the Easy EdTech Podcast (Blog Post)
- Using Podcasts for Professional Development with Matt Smith (Podcast Episode)
- 4 Ways to Replace Your Teacher Book Club (Blog Post)
- Setting Professional Learning Goals with Allison Rodman (Podcast Episode)
