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 Twitter for Beginners

In May of 2009 I signed on Twitter.  I did not get started until August 2009.  I first looked for anything to do with education.  I stumbled on #edchat.  I lurked there until I figured out how to take part. I still cannot believe I am now a part of that great #edchat team

 I started following some educators who shared some interesting educational tweets like #coolcatteacher and #web20classroom.


Connect to the World using Twitter - @ShellTerrell

Twitter Starter Page


Twitter: Miss Brodie's Adventures in Twitterland! (Part 1) on Vimeo

Twitter: Miss Brodie's Adventures in Twitterland! (Part 2) on Vimeo

Twitter: Miss Brodie's Adventures in Twitterland (Part 3) on Vimeo


My Twitter Page

My PLN Page

My PLN Stars Page (by Subject Area)

Twitter 102 - The Educator's PLN

 

My Suggestions

1 - Choose a short Twitter name that captures who you are. Remember you are limited to 140 characters unless you TweetLonger.  I wanted cybraryman but someone beat me to it.  Alas, I became @cybraryman1  It is probably a good idea to use your name.

2. Use a picture of yourself.  When you attend meetings people will immediately recognize you.

3. Your bio should tell about your interests and what you teach or supervise.  This enables those viewing it to know who you are. Add a link to your blog or website.

4. Get involved in some Twitter Chats. There are many chats now for most subject areas and grade levels. By doing this you can build your

 PLN (Personal Learning Network)

My How to take part in a Twitter Chat page

Twitter for Teachers: A Guide for Beginners | The Creative Education Blog

Getting Started with Twitter for Educators

 Resources to Learn How to Use Twitter: Misadventures in Learning

5 Useful Tools to Monitor Twitter Hashtags

I am a Twitter Matchmaker