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More teachers are turning to Twitter as a resource for professional development. But why? Isn't Twitter just a place where people talk about celebrities and waste time? How can Twitter be useful for teachers? In this short document, I give you 10 reasons why teachers are turning to Twitter for what could be argued as the best professional development tool they've ever used. You'll see how teachers are using Twitter and how you can apply what you learn from Twitter to your own teaching practice.
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WHY TEACHERSUSE
TWITTERFOR PD
10 REASONS
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Why in the world would any teacher want to spendANY of their day onTwitter?
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Twitter's ease of use, shortmessages, and communityhave allowed teachers toconnect and collaboratefrom points around theglobe.
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It's like having your choiceof professionaldevelopment training fromexperts in every area, anytime you want.
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Here's 10 of the manyreasons teachers haveturned to Twitter for PDand you should, as well.
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Reason #1:Learn from a communityof experts from around theworld.
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Reason #2:Follow only theconversations relevant toyou and filter out the rest.
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Reason #3:It's the world's largest staffroom. Take advantage ofthe community.
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Reason #4:Use hashtags to followand contribute todiscussions that interestyou.
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Reason #5:Share content from yourown teacher blog or othersites and contribute toconversations.
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Reason #6:Participate in Twitter chats- live events that areLOADED with tips fromteachers in the field NOW.
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Reason #7:Talk with educationexperts that you maynever have theopportunity to meet in the"real world."
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Reason #8:Realize that YOU ARE NOTALONE and find anotherteacher that has beenwhere you are and canhelp you - NOW.
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Reason #9:Share resources easily andquickly with otherteachers.
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Reason #10:Follow live training events- even if you can't be therein person!
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References:
Educator's Technology, 10 Reasons Why Teachers useTwitter for PD, Infographic - http://pmte.ch/1l8QZ4i
