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TWITTER
In the Classroom
Create a classroom Twitter hashtag (#)
Examples:
Live feed to remind students of deadlines for assignments, tests, quizzes, projects,
etc.

Classroom news feed for parents/students to stay up-to-date

Post classroom changes in rules/policy/grading, etc.

Way to connect with other members of community and/or globally

Communicate with members of class if a calamity day occurs(Ex: Snow, Hurricane,
Loss of power etc.


Check to see your school permits prior to integrating within the classroom.
Ways students can participate in Twitter
Ask students to quote their favorite person (Ex: History) or discuss a specific
theme

Collaborate as a class by answering a particular question, etc.

Send out pop quizzes and will count as bonus points for class

Tweet notes/pictures from class (do not use student faces)

Provide homework help session

Post pictures from a field trip or class activity (no student faces unless
permission is granted)

Use as a Do Now Question, Exit Pass, or extension of the lesson
Professional Development for Teachers
Enjoy a digital faculty lounge to connect with others on topics of interest
to you

Chat with experts in the field

Locate webinars, workshop, conferences, unconferences, etc.

Develop Personal Learning Network (PLN) of experts in the field by following
them and current trends in education

Design/Develop a workshop that is of interest to technology and/or content
area and share with others in same field

Network with other educators of your choice

In Several
Content Areas
Visit Cybraryman

for more detailed hashtags with scheduled times:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiftIdjCeWSXdDR
LRzNsVktUUGJpRWJhdUlWLS1Genc#gid=0

Examples of popular hashtags
#lrnchat #gbl (game-based learning) #edapps
#edchat #edtech #k12
#blendchat
blended learning)
#elearning #cpchat
#mlearning #mlearning #highered
#ipadchat #web20 #21stedchat
#pblchat
(project/problem based
learning)
#flipclass #iaedchat
#passiondriven #byod #txeduchat
#nchat #ipaded
Examples of Twitter hashtag discussion
Hashtag Time
#21stedchat Sunday 8-9 p.m. EST
#edtechchat Monday 8-9 p.m. EST
#edleadchat Monday 8-9 p.m. EST
#prochat Tuesday 8-9 p.m. EST
#STEMchat Tuesday 9-10 p.m. EST
#scistuchat Tuesday 9-10 p.m. EST
#libchat Wednesday 8-9:30 p.m. EST
#mathchat Thursdays 7-8 p.m. EST
#byotchat Thursday 9-10 p.m. EST
#DENchat
(Discovery Educator Network)
Thursday 8-9 p.m. EST
#levelupED
(Gaming chat)
Thursday 9-10 p.m. EST
#satchat Saturday 7:30 a.m. EST
Examples of
some content area
#engchat
#litchat
#musedchat
#math
#math
#science
#scichat
#sschat
#histedchat
#historyteaching
Got
Others?
Hashtags for
Students w/ Disabilities
#ece
#specialneeds
#dyslexia
#tck
#toddlers
#preschool
#cerebralpalsy
#spedchat
#gifted
#bilingual
#autism
#teachpreschool
#highered
Any
others?
Technology
hashtags
#google
#apple
#eltchat
#elt
#ipad
#mlearning
#1to1
#iste
Ipad
Hashtags
#tablet #ettipad
#mobile #ipadedu
#byod #mlearning
#ios #edtech
#ipad #ipadapps
#ipadgames #apple
#ipaded #apps
#edapps
iPad
#tablet
#mobile
#byod
#ios
#ios6
#ipad
#ipadgames
#ipaded
#ettipad
#ipadedu
#mlearning
#edtech
#ipadapps
#apple
#apps
#edapps
Design hashtags
#archdaily
#art
#font
#originality
#ideas
#apple
#socialmedia
#architecture
#design
#engineer
Equity hashtags
#nclb
#edadmin
#schooldistricts
#dropouts
#teachered
#schoolreform
#occupyeducation
#esea
Resources
#edapp
#lessonplans
#educationalvideos
#edpolitics

#printables
#savelibraries
Literacy
#literacy
#multiliteracy
#dyslexia
#infolit
English-Language Arts & Literature
#engchat
#books
#grammar
#litchat
#teachingenglish
#amwriting
#writing
#writetip
Literacy
#literacy
#multiliteracy
#dyslexia
#infolit
English-Language
Arts & Literature
#engchat
#books
#grammar
#litchat
#teachingenglish
#writing
#writingtip
Twitter Resource Weblinks
100 Ways To Use Twitter in Education by degree of difficulty:
http://www.edudemic.com/100-ways-to-use-twitter-in-education-by-degree-of-difficulty/

50 Ways To Use Twitter in the Classroom:
http://www.teachhub.com/50-ways-use-twitter-classroom

5 Ways To Use Twitter in the Classroom:
http://www.guide2digitallearning.com/teaching_learning/5_ways_use_twitter_classroom

Can Twitter Help Your Teaching?:
http://www.nea.org/home/32641.htm

How To Use Twitter in the Classroom (w/examples):
http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Twitter-in-the-Classroom

The Complete Guide To Twitter Hashtags For Education
http://www.teachthought.com/twitter-hashtags-for-teacher/

Videos On Way To Use Twitter

How To Use Twitter for the K-12 Classroom (Basic Set-up + Twitter Feeds)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHr4tsDHptM

Twitter for Educators:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQv1PR2BKk8

Teacher Tips: Using Twitter in the Classroom (How parents can follow you)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv5qvSlXTmA

Twitter in the classroom CNN:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32ptr5d2rw8