Using Twitter for Educators

This video tutorial explores how teachers can use Twitter as a Professional Learning Network (PLN). It covers setting up an account, following educators and organizations, using hashtags to find relevant content, participating in Twitter chats, and engaging with tweets. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of curating a network that inspires and supports professional growth.

What is the first step in using Twitter as a Professional Learning Network?

• Liking tweets

• Creating a Twitter chat

• Posting your first tweet

• Following other people

How can you find people to follow on Twitter?

• By searching for random names

• By looking at who your friends follow

• By using a random generator

• By following only famous people

What is the purpose of hashtags on Twitter?

• To create private groups

• To categorize tweets by topic

• To make tweets look fancy

• To increase followers

Which hashtag is popular among teachers for discussions?

• #teachertalk

• #schooldays

• #edchat

• #teacherlife

How can you find out what hashtags are being used?

• By using a hashtag generator

• By guessing

• By searching Twitter or using a specific site

• By asking friends

What is a key feature of Twitter chats for teachers?

• They are only for local teachers

• They are always private

• They use hashtags

• They require a subscription

What is one way to engage with others on Twitter?

• Ignoring tweets

• Only reading tweets

• Retweeting and liking tweets

• Blocking users

What can you do to start a conversation on Twitter?

• Create a poll

• Send a private message

• Tweet a question with a hashtag

• Post a picture

Why have teachers flocked to Twitter in recent years?

• To play games

• To connect with other educators

• To follow celebrities

• To share personal photos

Where can you learn more about using social media in the classroom?

• At a local library

• On a personal blog

• In a newspaper

• At Common Sense Education