I was talking with a colleague earlier this week…ok, more like gushing to my colleague about the amazing resource that is Twitter.
Seriously. As a 21st century educator, you really need to embrace Twitter.
Why do I (and so many others in the education world) love this social media so much as a teacher, you ask?
Connections. Networking. Idea exchange. Information. Professional development. Questions. Answers.
The list of characteristics that make Twitter great is seriously endless.
I follow outstanding educators on Twitter and soak up their knowledge and experience. I follow EdTechies to learn and explore new (sometimes just new to me) tools that I can use to enhance the learning environment that is my classroom. I share my experiences as an EdTech nerd and flipped learning teacher with people all over the country and throughout the world.
I follow EdTech companies that like the fantastic EDpuzzle, and if I have a question about their tool, I simply tweet them. The best part? THEY RESPOND! Almost immediately! For example, we had a wonderful “conversation” via Twitter this morning about a new feature I would love to see on their site.
I must confess, when I receive a notification from Twitter that tells me that someone new, or a person from another country now follows me, I squeal. I really do.
Or, when I receive a notification from Twitter that none other than EdTech genius, Richard Byrne, now follows me on Twitter, I squeal, screenshot the notification, and text it to my friends. 🙂
Why should you be on Twitter as a teacher?
Twitter allows us to decrease the miles that separate us from amazing people and resources.
It’s seriously great. Join. The teacher/nerd in you won’t regret it!
If you’re looking for hashtags to search, check out Cybraryman’s awesome list.
I’ll be learning more about how teachers can use Twitter tomorrow at the wonderful METC!
Thanks for reading…and don’t forget to follow me – @Bethany_Petty 🙂
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