Professional Development with Twitter
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Professional Development with Twitter. Dr. Laurie Birkenmeier @lbirk_laurie. Why Twitter?. 140 Character Limit Multiple written communication forms Networking with other classrooms and professionals or experts in an area of study Track messages or topics of importance
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Professional Development with Twitter Dr. Laurie Birkenmeier @lbirk_laurie
Why Twitter? • 140 Character Limit • Multiple written communication forms • Networking with other classrooms and professionals or experts in an area of study • Track messages or topics of importance • Great for notes and sharing your learning with others
Written Communication Forms • Articles • Blogs • Pins • Opinions • Tweets
Getting Started Tips to get started
Networking… Why? • Expand the walls of your classroom or school • Connect to other educators to share and learn • Connect with experts and professionals on topics of study
Networking… • Using Twitter for Professional Development http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/10/twitter-for-professional-development.html • Hashtags for educators http://lc2.ca/item/193-ten-hashtags-for-educators?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LethbridgeCollegeLearningConnections+%28Lethbridge+College+Learning+Connections%29
Additional Chats • #moedchat “Meets” on Thursdays at 9:00 pm • #satchat “Meets” on Saturdays at 8:30 am • #sblchat For information on standards-based learning and grading
More tips and articles • 7 Ways to Engage on Twitter • Twitter: The Best PD Tool • Why Teachers Should Try Twitter • Is Twitter Your PD BFF?