{"id":14220,"date":"2018-10-15T05:48:02","date_gmt":"2018-10-15T10:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theedublogger.edublogs.org\/?p=14220"},"modified":"2018-10-15T05:48:04","modified_gmt":"2018-10-15T10:48:04","slug":"twitter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theedublogger.com\/twitter\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide To Twitter"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Teachers <\/a><\/div>\n

Most educators who learn to use Twitter effectively say they learn more from their personal learning network (PLN) on Twitter than any other forms of professional development or personal learning.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, educators and other professionals often dismiss Twitter or fail to see its value when they’re first introduced to this social networking service. If this sounds familiar, it’s time to reconsider using Twitter and we’re here to help!<\/p>\n

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Sketchnote by Sylvia Duckworth<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The aim of this post is to provide all the information you need to learn how to use Twitter effectively as an educator or professional.<\/p>\n

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Click on a link below to go to the section you want to read<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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  1. Introduction to Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Sign up for your account<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Before you start following other people<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Tips on who to follow<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Tips for engaging in conversations<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Twitter terminology 101<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Interacting with tweets<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Make your tweets stand out<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Public Vs protected Twitter accounts<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Getting more out of Twitter using Twitter Clients<\/a><\/li>\n
  11. Getting Started with TweetDeck<\/a><\/li>\n
  12. Using the Twitter app on your mobile device<\/a><\/li>\n
  13. About Twitter moments<\/a><\/li>\n
  14. How to post links<\/a><\/li>\n
  15. Connecting using hashtags<\/a><\/li>\n
  16. 10 tips for using hashtags<\/a><\/li>\n
  17. Participating in Twitter chats<\/a><\/li>\n
  18. Finding Twitter chats<\/a><\/li>\n
  19. Create and use Twitter lists<\/a><\/li>\n
  20. Scheduling tweets<\/a><\/li>\n
  21. How to embed tweets<\/a><\/li>\n
  22. Customizing your Twitter profile<\/a><\/li>\n
  23. What to do if your Twitter account is hacked<\/a><\/li>\n
  24. Keeping up with links shared on Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n
  25. Using Twitter with students<\/a><\/li>\n
  26. Over to you<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    \n    Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n

    Introduction To Twitter<\/h3>\n

    Twitter<\/a> is a social networking, news, and microblogging service that allows you to send out short messages called tweets.<\/p>\n

    Along with text and links, tweets can also contain media (up to 4 photos, a video, or a GIF).<\/p>\n

    Tweets used to be limited to 140 characters but this increased to 280 characters by 2018.<\/p>\n

    Twitter is a place that you can just lurk, by reading others\u2019 tweets, or contribute, by sending out your own tweets. Obviously, the latter is what you work towards as the more you put in, the more you get out!<\/p>\n

    You can read tweets without having your own Twitter account (as long as the accounts you\u2019re following are public \u2014 and the majority are). To contribute, you will need an account which we will explain below.<\/p>\n

    Twitter is made up of tweets. We created this diagram to help you understand tweets better.<\/p>\n

    You\u2019re welcome to share it with others or display it on your blog.<\/p>\n

    \"Anatomy<\/p>\n

    One of the great things about Twitter is that it is accessible on your computer, laptop, tablet, or phone. You can use the native Twitter website or app, or there are many other popular third-party apps that aim to improve functionality and accessibility.<\/p>\n

    Tweetdeck <\/a>was once an independent app that has now been acquired by Twitter. Many users enjoy using it to organize their feed.<\/p>\n

    Twitter is used by people in nearly every country around the world. 83% of 193 UN member countries have a Twitter presence<\/a>. For teachers, this means you have access to thousands of educators with rich backgrounds and experiences that can contribute to your professional growth.<\/p>\n

    In this three minute video, Alec Couros explains\u00a0how Twitter is used effectively in education<\/a>.<\/p>\n