As I am a millennial, you would think that I know Twitter, like I know how to walk. This actually was not the case. Sense Twitter become popular, I have often criticized it for its lack of substance. When Tweeting first came to the social media front, you could only post like 8 characters (joking– but seriously). I questioned the point of such fragmentations in thought and what they contribute to society. In this quest, I have found that Twitter, if used correctly, can actually be a useful tool throughout one's career. I wholeheartedly believe it still has flaws, but I am willing to admit I did underestimate it more than I should have. While fruitful thoughts still struggle to find their way into this media, it seems there are many educators who find solace in the fact that there is a community they can ask questions and share with on Twitter.
This picture shows just a little snippet of what I came across in my endeavor to make use of a medium I once thought not useful. While the thoughts are strict and to the point, adding a link can lead to further discussion about a topic. Also Twitter chats are a great way to get a meaningful conversation going. I particularly found hashtags to be a great tool in finding new people and organizations to follow.
I plan to continue to dive into Twitter and find useful accounts like these and 20 of my other current followings. I hope that I will be able to sustain this portion of my PLN by conversing in dialog that helps me form my classroom in a manner that benefits my school and colleagues.
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