RESOURCE: Amazing Ways Twitter Can Give Wings to Your Professional Development

Twitter can act as powerful and economical mean to give your students best and latest information on various subjects. However, a lot of educators just feel overwhelmed on how to make best of Twitter. Here are some easy yet effective ways Twitter can help in your professional development.

1. Use Hashtags to Search Information
2. Know the Common Hashtags
3. Engage in Discussions and Follow Experts
4. Involve Your Students By Involving Your Followers
5. Participate in Twitter Chat Initiated by Others
6. Build a Professional Learning Network
7. Here are some tips you must keep in mind while using Twitter as a teacher:
   • Keep Tweets Open
   • Do Some Branding and Establish yourself as an expert
   • Remember to Give and Take
   • Be Authentic
   • Do Not Forget Etiquette

 

How else do you use Twitter for professional learning? Share your practices in the comment box.

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