In this episode, I share practical tips for hosting a virtual book study that feels supportive, focused, and doable for busy educators. You’ll also hear strategies for choosing a clear purpose, setting flexible expectations, and keeping momentum going with warm-ups, discussion prompts, and optional action steps. If you want to design a virtual book study that teachers actually enjoy and want to stick with, this episode has you covered!
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Tips for How to Host a Virtual Book Study That Teachers Actually Love
- Set a clear purpose and realistic timeline before choosing the book.
- Offer flexible participation options with live, asynchronous, or blended sessions.
- Start each meeting with a quick warm-up and build in small group discussions.
- Prompt teachers to try one small, practical action between sessions.
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- Book Creator (Ebook creation tool)
- What to Know About Running a Virtual Book Club with Linda DeYounge (Podcast Episode)
- 100+ Education Books for Professional Development by Authors Interviewed on the Easy EdTech Podcast (Blog Post)
- 7 Google Calendar Tips for Teachers (Blog Post)
- 4 Alternatives to Reading Teacher Books for Professional Learning (Podcast Episode)
- 12 Unexpected Ways to Use Google Forms (Blog Post)
- 4 Ways to Replace Your Teacher Book Club (Blog Post)
