A Beginner's Guide to Twitter
Many of ReadWriteWeb’s readers are old hands at Twitter, but the service gets thousands of new users every day. That includes a lot of folks who suddenly need to use Twitter as part of their job. If you’re just being introduced to the joys of Twitter (or introducing it to another user), here’s a short and friendly primer on what you need to know about using the site. After posting “10 Tips on Using Twitter Wisely” in December, I had a few notes from folks who said (basically) “thanks for the tips, but I didn’t know all the jargon.”
You May Be a 21st Educator If... - Getting Smart by John Hardison - 21stedchat, blended, BlendedLearning, edchat, EdTech
You May Be a 21st Century Educator If… 1. You have theoretically received an #edchat doctoral degree from the “University of Twitter.” However, your monthly checks do not indicate an increase in pay that is equivalent to your acquired knowledge via the social media giant.
9 Things Parents Should Know About Twitter
Twitter is gaining popularity among teens, and it's different from other social networks in a lot of significant ways. If Facebook is like an after-school hangout, then Twitter is like scanning all of their favorite newspapers and magazines – as well as picking up the latest school gossip. Here are 9 things parents should know about teenage Twitter use. There is no minimum age to sign up for Twitter.
Teachers – The 10 Stages of Twitter
Stage 1 Sign up to twitter following persuasion/pestering by colleagues. Follow Stephen Fry, a famous sportsman/popstar and a news channel. Read a few tweets, don’t understand what the fuss is about and mock anyone who uses twitter. Stage 2
Side by Side iPad App Splits Screen for Online Research, Note-Taking and More
For many reasons, it can be helpful to view multiple “windows” simultaneously on a single screen. A learner may wish to see more than one source of information while taking notes. Or, someone might want to have a Twitter client or Facebook account open to share what’s being learned and written about.
Tutorials on social media
A roundup of guides on how to use blogs, Facebook, Twitter & more Here are tutorials our team has created to help show nonprofits, cause organizations, businesses and individuals how to effectively use social media, divided by subject area. For even more, see the Sharing Center, our posts on resources, tools and video interviews. • Social media • Blogs • Facebook • Twitter • Video & multimedia • Fundraising • Mobile • LinkedIn • Google Plus • Pinterest
Half of all new teachers quit within 5 Years!! Shocking!
It is shocking to hear that half of all new teachers quit within 5 Years of their training!! The profession really needs to ask why this is the case. I was amazed to learn this information having had an amazing experience as trainee teacher, maybe I was lucky.
How to Change Your Twitter Header Image
Good news, Twitter lovers. Twitter has blessed all of you with a new way to dress up your profile pages: Header Images. Yes, these are a lot like Facebook and Google + cover photos, and the process for adding them is just as simple. First, take a look at your new Twitter Profile page. No, not your homepage, the page that's called "Me" on Twitter's website and on your favorite mobile app. You can make the change through Twitter's website (via or you can actually make the change right on your mobile device.
