I can honestly say that three months ago I thought Twitter was the dumbest app ever. How could anyone ever find a use for something so trivial and useless? In my opinion Twitter was for people who had too much time and not enough to do. I would have told you without a doubt that Twitter would have no place in my life.
I stand corrected! Twitter is a wonderful tool for building a PLN (Personal Learning Network) and a tremendous source of valuable up-to-date information. My biggest issues with Twitter now are limiting the amount of time spent on it and organizing the wealth of information I glean from it on a daily basis.
Here are some of my favorite links to get you thinking about using Twitter in an educational setting.
The Ultimate Twitter Guide
The 20 Most Useful #hashtags In Education
60 Ways To Use Twitter In The Classroom By Category
5 Cool Ways of Using Twitter In Classrooms
Twitter Tools
If you are new to Twitter and wonder how to get started, take a look at the infographic from Twiends.com. This fun 'How to Twitter' infographic will help you get going quickly, and assist you with beginner questions, such as: how to set up your Twitter account, how to start tweeting, how to use hashtags, and lists.
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| Infographic from Twiends.com design by @BlinR |
