The document discusses how Twitter can be used to build a personal learning network (PLN). It defines a PLN as a network that allows you to stay connected globally to individuals with similar interests and provides valuable information. The document provides examples of Twitter syntax like using @ to mention others, # for hashtags, and RT to retweet. It emphasizes that Twitter is a tool for ongoing conversations through connections and hashtags.

1. From Egg to Flight
James Gubbins E-mail:
District Technology Coordinator JGubbins@maine207.org
Twitter & Facebook:
Maine Township High School
JMGubbins
District 207 Blog: Zenodotus.net
Just about everywhere
else: JGubbins207

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http://tinyurl.com/techcon-Twitter

3. The Twittersphere
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4. The Twittersphere

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The people that matter become your PLN!
A Personal or Professional Learning Network allows
you to stay connected globally to individuals with like
(or even dissimilar) interests and provide you with
valuable information and content that is sustainable,
available around the clock and free!

14. The Twittersphere
What does PLN mean to you?

15. Sign Up
Twitter.com

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23. The Anatomy of a Tweet
The Expand Link
The Message:
Buttons
140 characters or less
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Retweet to the point
Quick and
As informative as possible
Favorite
Data
The Stamp / Details

24. Syntax and Abbreviations
H8
IMHO # GR8
BT
AFAIK TY
TTYL W
M
L8 T
PR
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25. Syntax and Abbreviations
@
D or DM H8
IMHO MT # GR8
RT or
# (hashtag)
BT
AFAIK TY
TTYL W
M
L8 T
PR
T R TMI @
D
U2 F
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26. Syntax and Abbreviations
@
D or DM
RT or MT
# (hashtag)

27. Syntax and Abbreviations
@ If someone starts a tweet with @yourusername, that tweet will appear in your main
timeline, if you follow the person. But you'll always find it in your Connect tab,
whether you follow them or not (unless you've blocked them)
@JMGubbins I agree completely or @JMGubbins Are you coming to dinner?
To send a private message that you only wish that user to see proceed the username
with a D or DM
D JMGubbins I agree completely or DM JMGubbins Are you coming to dinner?
RT is used to Re-Tweet a message you like and share with your followers.
RT @jenwagner: http://twitpic.com/m5nmc - How did I miss Google Moon!! Clapping
here!! Yep, Clapping!!! :)
Using the Hashtag - The # symbol is a powerful tool to categorize or tag your tweet. It
makes it easy to search a specific topic for collaboration and organization of tweets!
@JMGubbins Are you coming to dinner? #dinnerat9

28. Connections
It's all about the hashtag
#FairContractNow

29. It's all about the hashtag
Other Hashtags Continue the
Conversation
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30. Engagement
Clients

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Clients

32. Engagement
Clients for Mobility

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Clients for Mobility

34. Engagement

35. Sustainability

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37. Communication
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39. Communication

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41. Evaluation

42. Twitter Berg!

43. Application Lists and Guides to Explore
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44. Roundtable

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