Fri-YAY, App Day Presents: Twitter!

 "Twitter won't change your life, but it might make your job more fun and a little easier."                                      -NEA Can Tweeting Help Your Teaching?

You may be asking yourself, "Twitter? Really? Why?" I had these same thoughts until just a few months ago. I previously viewed Twitter as just another social media app that appeared on my husband's phone for hours a day. Now, Facebook & Instagram, those are some apps I can spend countless hours on... But, Twitter? I didn't really see the point. That is, until I finally got on Twitter.

To me Twitter is:

1. A way to connect with people
2. A platform for learning
3. A space to get my questions answered
4. A supportive environment of like minded individuals 
5. A FREE form of Professional Development that I can do in my PJs, while laying in bed or on the couch and watching the Housewives (Win, Win, Win)

Since joining Twitter I have become better connected with educators all over the world, and in return have learned so much! Everyday I emerge from my classroom with a new idea (or 10) and rush over to tell my team about the awesome new things I want to try. They ask, "Where do you come up with this stuff?" My response: TWITTER!

A few AWESOME things I've started                                    Some of  my FAVORITE #Hashtags
implementing  because I saw them on Twitter:                      to follow:

1. Quizlet                                                                           #edtech
2. Quizziz                                                                          #edchat
3. Tellagami                                                                      #literacy
4. Periscope                                                                       #GAFE
5. Bookopolis                                                                    #teachersfollowteachers

Still feel like Twitter isn't for you?
Click HERE to look at some of the teachers
 I follow that inspire me daily!

I could go on and on...but I will stop there so that you can head to the App Store or your browser, sign up for Twitter & let the FREE PD begin. 

Thank me by leaving a COMMENT below with something you learned from a fellow educator on Twitter!

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Dying to know more about how Twitter can help you in your classroom? Check out these articles!

Can Tweeting Help Your Teaching? This article provided me with a lot of great insight and ideas. One quote in particular sums it all up,  "Twitter won't change your life, but it might make your job more fun and a little easier." I've been teacher tweeting for only a few months and I already see this to be so true! I have learned from strangers, connected with teachers across the country and implemented many new techniques into my room all from TWITTER! 

The ASCD posted an article 5 years ago-yes, 5 YEARS AGO called Digitally Speaking / Why Teachers Should Try Twitter. Gosh did I feel late to the party after reading that article. When I think about how much more I could have learned, implemented and been supported on over the past 5 years it makes me want to cry. 

Last but not least, Why Teachers Should Use Twitter. This article is written from the engaging narrative perspective of a teacher! It is a MUST read :)