Getting Started with Twitter
Developing Your PLN
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
Social Media for Educators-The What
This is an amazing for all things social media for educators:
Let's Take a LOOK-The What
Navigating a Twitter Account
Need to see it again, check out this tutorial by the fabulous @julnilsmith
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
Twitter Hashtags for Education Explained