TwitterEdu
Twitter For Teachers
Why Should I Use Twitter?
Twitter for Educators is not the same as Twitter for pop culture. We are not following Kim Kardashian or LeBron James with our educational Twitter accounts. We follow teachers, instructional leaders, administrators, authors and experts in our content areas who can inspire us and help us grow our craft.
Share the awesome and own the message! Teaching is a misunderstood profession. There are lots of misconceptions about what we do and what student learning looks like in the 21st century. Use Twitter to share the great things happening in your classroom with parents and the community. Connect with colleagues near and far. Provide inspiration to others. Check out these hashtags that celebrate the awesome things happening in schools everyday: #CelebrateMonday #FlyHighFriday
For the kids. Our students are at the heart of everything we do! We encourage them to be lifelong learners, so shouldn't we model that, ourselves? Our students deserve innovative ideas, new approaches and exciting learning opportunities that help them grow and become creative, critical thinkers in the 21st century. Your students will reap the benefits as you stay abreast of best practices, learn new instructional strategies and implement exciting ideas and projects in your classroom.
For you. Twitter will reinvigorate you as a teaching professional! You will connect with educators and experts across the globe and self-direct your own professional growth in ways that matter to you. Get the PD you want, when you want it! Become a Connected Educator and grow your PLN (Professional Learning Network)--beyond your grade-level, department and school!
TWITTER 101
WHAT IS A TWITTER CHAT?
A Twitter chat is a virtual, online discussion that occurs weekly/bi-monthly at a designated day/time. Participants use a designated hashtag to share ideas and resources around a pre-determined topic. Moderators guide the discussion using a Q1/A1 (Question 1/Answer 1) format.
Often, teachers realize the power of Twitter after participating in a Twitter chat. See the resource below for more information!
You are welcome to "lurk" and watch the conversation unfold or be an active participant in the discussion. Whenever you're ready, jump into the conversation in any way that feels comfortable to you.
The PDF below links to screencasts that will help you get ready for any Twitter Chat!