Getting Started with Twitter

Developing Your PLN

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Getting to Know You!

Please join us on Today's Meet!

https://todaysmeet.com/BeginningTwitter


In 140 characters or less....


  • Tell us who you are
  • What you do
  • Where you do it
  • Anything else you would like to share


Read through the "feed" to see who is in the room with you today.


Next...share what you hope to get out of this workshop today.


Thanks for being here!

What is a PLN? The WHY

So What is a PLN?

http://cybraryman.com/pln.html


Why a PLN?


  • 24/7 PD
  • Connecting to Amazing Educators
  • Access to Resources
  • Staying "in the know" on the latest in education
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Social Media for Educators-The What

This is an amazing for all things social media for educators:


https://social-media-for-educators.zeef.com/tyrnad

Let's Take a LOOK-The What

Navigating a Twitter Account


Need to see it again, check out this tutorial by the fabulous @julnilsmith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C69aEmkQp9w

Get started with a Twitter account-The How

1. Go to https://twitter.com/signup

2. Enter info, choose "handle" (your Twitter name)

  • Keep it short & professional

3. Follow 5 people or groups (see below for suggestions)

4. Add your contacts

5. Add a photo and bio

What the #hashtag

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Twitter Hashtags for Education Explained
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