Several years ago, I created a Twitter account as part of a graduate course assignment. It was described as a way to enhance professional growth. It promoted this new concept (well, it was new to me) called a PLN - Personalized Learning Network. I did as she instructed. I created my account and followed the other people in the course. Then, I began to search for other people in the field of education to follow. And, for several weeks, I checked in on a regular basis. I did a few retweets and even replied to a couple of posts. Like I said, I did as instructed. However, once that course was finished, my commitment to Twitter faded as other responsibilities came along.
Transitioning to the role of an Instructional Technology Facilitator has renewed that commitment. In returning to reap the benefits of Twitter, I stumbled upon Twitter chats. Maybe stumbled isn’t the right word. I mean, I had heard of Twitter chats but just didn’t “get” the significance. Now, my PLN has grown significantly as a result of my involvement in these chats! If you haven’t tried one, I suggest you do. It is a place where educators from around the world can share ideas/resources/motivation/innovation...you name it and it can happen. I consider it my on-time, my time professional development.
Here are a few resources that can help you get started!
I challenge each of you reading this post to find a Twitter chat and give it a try! I promise you won’t be sorry!
Transitioning to the role of an Instructional Technology Facilitator has renewed that commitment. In returning to reap the benefits of Twitter, I stumbled upon Twitter chats. Maybe stumbled isn’t the right word. I mean, I had heard of Twitter chats but just didn’t “get” the significance. Now, my PLN has grown significantly as a result of my involvement in these chats! If you haven’t tried one, I suggest you do. It is a place where educators from around the world can share ideas/resources/motivation/innovation...you name it and it can happen. I consider it my on-time, my time professional development.
Here are a few resources that can help you get started!
- Education Chats - A list by day and time of educational based chats.
- Twitter Chat 101 - Just what the name suggests - a guide for those new to Twitter Chats.
I challenge each of you reading this post to find a Twitter chat and give it a try! I promise you won’t be sorry!