The Only Twitter Applications List You'll Ever Need. Twitter is a status-updating or microblogging social networking website.
It is a breakthrough in social networking because it takes communication into another level. Before, a person can only update his status (eg. what he’s doing, where he is) at a certain time. But with Twitter and it’s mobile integration, he can update his status almost all throughout the day and get in touch with people that matters to him the most.
Twitter Clients. Who Am I? The 10 Types of Twitter Chat Participants. It took us a while to feel comfortable in a Twitter chat.
Freewheeling and at times imposing, the chats feature quick ticks of smart blurbs. Experts with 1,000+ followers definitely made us hesitate to offer our own two cents. After a few months of experimentation, though, we plunged in. Our experiences have been almost universally positive. We’ve met passionate educators who’ve offered lesson tips, curriculum theories, and project proposals to enrich our classes in unforeseen ways. Some chats feature a series of guiding questions. Based on a few months of enjoyment in Twitter sessions, here is our take on the 10 types of engaged professionals who might appear in a one-hour chat. 2. 4. 5. 6. Want Your Tweets To Matter? Be Funny or Informative. Not all tweets are created equal – anyone who has spent even a small amount of time on Twitter can attest to that. I’m much less likely to care that you checked-in to the Rib Shack on Foursqaure than let’s say, a witty little 140-character quip about something Rick Santorum just said.
But I’m stingy with who I follow, as I don’t want my Twitter feed to be infested with tweets that I barely gloss over in a desperate attempt to find something that even remotely interests me. And it’s a good thing that I’m so selective. According to a study by the Harvard Business Review , not a whole lot of what is out there is even worth my time. They set up a website, populated by over 43,000 tweets. Furthermore, only 39% were deemed “just OK.” So barely over a third of tweets are really worth anyone’s attention. But when it comes to what kind of tweets are considered worth it versus not worth it, there are some surprises. PLN Digestion. Google has its hooks dug pretty deeply into my personal and professional life.
I am a longtime user of their products beyond their search engine having had a number of blogs on Blogger for 7 years now. Over the years, I have read articles and talked to friends that have been to Google facilities concerning their laid back atmosphere, lack of schedule, time devoted to creativity, and high standards. Most recently, with our district's adoption of Google Apps, I have been considering the way in which Google operates.
Just last week, one of my favorite tweeple, George Couros (@gcouros), blogged about a portion of Google's philosophy that struck him as his school worked to revise their vision. You can read his post "Greatness as the Starting Point" here. "We see being great at something as a starting point, not an endpoint. Twitter Series-My Super, Top Secret Tips And Tricks For Getting The Most Out Of Twitter. This is the last in my series on everything Twitter.
You can read this first on How I do Twitter PD and the second on What People Wish They Had Known Before They Started. Today lets look at all my tips, tricks and resources for getting more out of Twitter. I get asked all the time one of three questions: 1) Where do you find all those links you post? The Landscape: Twitter Tweet Sheet: Tips, Tricks, and Resources. " Twitter is a social network used by millions of people, and thousands more are signing up every day to send short messages to groups of friends.
" - Pete Cashmore, @Mashable Lots of people see the value of Twitter in the workplace and are using this social networking tool to learn and share with each other about specific topics. I personally use Twitter to learn, share and connect with educators from all over the world. Twitter Series-My Super, Top Secret Tips And Tricks For Getting The Most Out Of Twitter. Turn Your School Staff Into A Powerful Twitter Team.
Chances are if you are reading this article, you are familiar with Twitter.
In fact, it is quite possible that you even found this article through your extensive and knowledgeable Twitter network. Congratulations, you are part of a community that is not only revolutionizing education, but also revolutionizing news, journalism, emergency services, marketing and nearly everything else. 10 Steps to Kick Start Your Twitter Network. How To Conduct A Social Media Training That Works. Even though Facebook, Twitter and other platforms aren’t exactly new, there is still a need for social media training in many organizations.
According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, 65% of online U.S. adults use social media. Although that’s a majority, there are plenty more prospective users that have not yet jumped on board. So, why do some social media trainings fail? Because they’re presented as a how-to session. This is the wrong approach. Here’s how I conduct a training: Address misconceptionsInspire and evangelizePresent a successful frameworkAllow for discussion and ideationInstructOffer follow-up resources Address Misconceptions More than likely, their will be some skeptics in the audience. You can address misconceptions by presenting data on social media adoption and telling stories about professional uses. Inspire and Evangelize. Twitter 102. 25 Important Twitter Guides and Apps For Teachers.
Diving into a rich and overwhelming social network like Twitter can be difficult. I know of many teachers and academic-minded people who are still unsure about the merits of the tool or are simply unsure where to start. The following 10 (+1 bonus!) The Updated Twitteraholic’s Guide to tweets, hashtags, and all things Twitter. Most educators who learn to use Twitter effectively say they learn more from their personal learning network (PLN) on Twitter than they’ve achieved from any other forms of professional development or personal learning.
Unfortunately educators often dismiss Twitter, or fail to see the value of Twitter, when they’re first introduced to Twitter. Our aim of this post is to provide all the information you need to learn how to use Twitter effectively as an educator. We regularly update this post with new information. This post was last updated Oct, 2013. Twitter 101: 5 Twitter Tools for the Newbie. Twitter and Educational Chats. Thanks to Aurora Meyer for inviting me to write this guest post for the MSTA blog!
Have you just begun your PLN (Personal Learning Network)? Are you new to Twitter? There’s a lot of conversation, collaboration, and sharing happening in 140 characters or less. It can be difficult to figure out where to start, and feel somewhat overwhelming.