Being a connected educator makes a HUGE difference in your professional growth. Don't wait for PD to happen to you. You can make it happen! This episode explores the powerful world that is Twitter and explains how YOU can tap into that power.

0:00 Intro

1:56 Why you need to be on Twitter-Introduction to what I'll be speaking about

2:45 Finding my twitter self

4:50 NEW Segment! Wins and fails for the week

17:25 Why you need to be on Twitter

22:46 Tip 1: Create a Twitter account (just do it!)

22:25 Tip 2: Give yourself time to play around with Twitter

22:46 Tip 3: There are many ways to use Twitter, but as an educator it's powerful to ect with other educators.

28:23 Tip 4: Join Twitter chats (just do it. Why are you still here? GO JOIN A TWITTER CHAT!)

31:40 Finding a chat

35:25 Where to participate in a Twitter chat

39:20 Using Twitter to share your content

44:38 Wrapping up

46:27 Oh, but wait. One more thing: Book clubs on Twitter

49:40 Outro

References & Sources:

Education Chat Calendar

#BookCampPD

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