TweetDeck

~ an app by Twitter that adds flexibility & insight ~

1. Sign up for your accounts!

You need a Twitter account AND a TweetDeck account.


Need help signing up for a Tweetdeck account? Click here.


2. Get the App & Login!

Chrome Users: Get TweetDeck from the Chrome Web Store


Not a Chrome User? You can log in through the TweetDeck website or you can download the app to your desktop from the TweetDeck website.


3. Watch the Tweetdeck Tutorial!

This 13 minute video is a great tutorial that explains Twitter and Tweetdeck and will help you get started.
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3. Use Columns to arrange your feeds and accounts.

TweetDeck allows you to manage multiple Twitter accounts and Facebook accounts. Using columns helps you organize these accounts and keep up with people and topics that you are interested in.


An individual Twitter account works well with TweetDeck, too.


Create columns to display specific content that you are interested in.


Need help creating a column? Click here and scroll down to "Using Tweetdeck Columns."

4. Need additional help?

The Twitteraholic's Ultimate Guide to tweets, hashtags, and all things Twitter is an excellent resource to really understand how to get the most out of Twitter to expand your Personal Learning Network. It explains how to use TweetDeck and gives suggestions for educational hashtags.


If you're looking for more Twitter resources, go to twitter4educators.