[aisle] Beanstack in schools

[Melinda Parent]

Thank you for your insights - they are very helpful.

Melinda

> On Apr 5, 2022, at 9:48 AM, Sara Bell via AISLE <aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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> I set up and ran Beanstack in previous position as a public librarian who ran summer reading. They do a good job walking you through set up. However, for the cost and work to set up, I find it less appealing for schools. 
> To be honest, I didn't love it as a patron. I would just as soon use a paper log for my kids, personally. But I generally prefer the simplest solutions.
> 
>> On Mon, Apr 4, 2022 at 11:05 PM Melinda Parrent via AISLE <aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>> Hi --
>> 
>> Do you have any experience with Beanstack (Beanstack | Reading Challenge for Kids | Keep Reading) or thoughts about using Beanstack in schools? A rep has approached my district, saying that our local public library uses it for reading challenges and that it can be used for reading challenges on both the district and school levels.
>> 
>> Beanstack | Reading Challenge for Kids | Keep Reading
>> At Beanstack, we are in the business of motivating people to read more. Through our platform, you can run readin...
>> 
>> Thank you for your insights!
>> 
>> Melinda Parrent, Library Media Specialist
>> Northwood Middle School, Woodstock, IL USA
>> mparrent at wcusd200.org
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