A new kind of breakout session – Group Chat IRL (In Real Life). Get together in a small group and discuss current literacy trends – just like your favorite group chat on a messenger service, but face to face!
The goal of these sessions is to share experiences and ideas, maybe commiserate a little, inspire one another – and network in ways that we just can’t easily replicate online.
Come join a facilitated conversation on literacy topics that matter.
Group Chat IRL will be back at the 2025 conference, and details will be added here when available.
At the 2024 Conference
All 2024 Group Chat IRL sessions will take place in the Exhibitor Hall lounge and refreshment area in Veramendi F. There will be three sessions:
Chat: How do you maximize student engagement?
When: Tuesday, July 30, 10:40 AM – 11:55 AM (Breakout 2)
Summary – two or three paragraphs
Topics & Focus
Primary Topic Area
Session will also cover:
Chat Facilitator
Dr. Kelly Coke
Board member
Literacy Texas
Audience
Level
Other info:
Info
Pre-reading
Bring a device
Other
GROUP CHAT IRL – COKE
Chat: What makes an effective leader?
When: Wednesday, July 31, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM (Breakout 5)
A special group chat for directors and CEOs.
Topics & Focus
Primary Topic Area
Session will also cover:
Chat Facilitator
Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker
Executive Director
Literacy Texas
Audience
Level
Other info:
Info
Pre-reading
Bring a device
Other
GROUP CHAT IRL – WALKER
Chat: What do you need most?
When: Wednesday, July 31, 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM (Breakout 6)
What do you need most in the coming 12 months? How can Literacy Texas provide training, resources, networking, and other opportunities that will make a measureable difference in the vital adult and family literacy work you do?
Topics & Focus
Primary Topic Area
Session will also cover:
Chat Facilitator
Fran-Victoria Stephens
Board Member
Literacy Texas
Audience
Level
Other info:
Info
Pre-reading
Bring a device
Other
GROUP CHAT IRL – STEPHENS
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When: Day, Month date, time AM – time AM (Breakout #)
Summary – two or three paragraphs
Topics & Focus
Primary Topic Area
Session will also cover:
Chat Facilitator
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Title title
Org Name with embedded link
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Audience
Level
Other info:
Info
Pre-reading
Bring a device
Other
GROUP CHAT IRL – LASTNAME
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