Launch a virtual book study for educators reading a common professional text over 6 weeks.
Virtual Welcome & Tech Check
Greet participants as they join. Do a quick tech check — mic, camera, chat. Share the agenda in the chat.
Virtual Icebreaker: Bookshelf Show & Tell
Ask participants to grab a book from their shelf — personal or professional. Each person holds it up and says why they chose it.
Book Overview & Author's Purpose
Share a brief overview of the book's main argument and structure. Discuss why it was chosen for this community.
Discussion Norms & Protocol Introduction
Co-create 3-4 discussion norms in a shared Google Doc. Introduce the discussion protocol you'll use for the series (e.g., Socratic Seminar or Final Word).
Chapter 1 Discussion
Use breakout rooms of 3-4 for the first 10 minutes. Each group discusses: What surprised you? What resonated? Then share out.
Commitment & Calendar Review
Review the 6-session calendar and reading schedule. Each participant types one word commitment in chat before closing.