This presentation introduces Twitter and how to use it to connect with other experts. It discusses what Twitter is, how to set up an account, follow others, tweet, use hashtags and Twitter chats. Popular tools like Hootsuite and apps that can be used on mobile are also presented. The goal is to help educators learn how Twitter can benefit their professional growth and help disseminate information for their school.

1. Keep Up With The
Tide: Use Twitter To
Connect With Experts
Presented by:
Diana Benner

2. This Presentation
http://goo.gl/pwW8e2

3. About Me
Director of Professional Development
Texas Computer Education Association
diana.benner@gmail.com
@diben
DIANA BENNER
http://dbenner.org

4. In the next 50 min . . .
What is Twitter?
How can I connect with other on Twitter?
How can Twitter benefit me?

5. As We Keep Up With The Tide...
Think about . . .

6. About Twitter

7. Twitter in Plain English
http://youtu.be/ddO9idmax0o/

8. http://www.twitter.com
Twitter is a free Web 2.0 social media
service that allows users to send and
receive messages known as tweets.

9. Twitter History
Created by Jack Dorsey in 2006
First tweet was sent on March 21, 2006 by Jack
The concept behind twitter was
“a short burst of inconsequential
information” and “a series of
chirps from birds”.

10. Twitter Statistics
Number of new Twitter users
signing up everyday - 135,000
Average number of tweets per day -
58 million
There are nearly 640+ million
registered Twitter accounts
Number of tweets that happen
every second - 9,100
Percent of Twitter users who use
their phone to tweet - 43 %
Number of unique Twitter site
visitors every month - 190 million
Number of active Twitter users
every month - 115 million
Percent of Twitters who don’t
tweet but watch other people
tweet - 40%
Number of people that are employed
by Twitter - 2,500
Number of days it takes for 1
billion tweets - 5 days

11. Twitter Language

12. Twitter Vocabulary
@
Used to refer to individuals on Twitter.
It is combined with a username and inserted into tweets to
refer to that person or send them a public message
RT
Re-Tweet or resending another persons tweet.
Retweets are an extremely important part of twitter because it
allows interesting ideas and news items to spread quickly.

13. Twitter Vocabulary
DM
Direct message in private to a specific person.
You can only DM a person who is following you.
#
Hashtag designating a topic, for example #edchat
MT or MRT
This stands for a retweet that has been modified from the
original. Sometimes people have to shorten the original
tweet to make it fit while adding their own comments.

14. Twitter Vocabulary
Favorite
Favorite is a feature on Twitter that allows you to mark a tweet
as a favorite to easily see it later.
Follower
A follower is someone who follows or subscribes to another
person's tweets.
#FF or Follow Friday
A tradition that involves Twitter users recommending people to
follow on Fridays.

15. Anatomy of a Tweet
1. Avatar
3. Twitter
Name
2. Person’s Name
5. Link to
Article4. When
Tweet Hashtag
Click to
Favorite
Click to
Retweet
Click to Reply
Tweet text

16. Using Twitter

17. How can educators use Twitter?
http://youtu.be/O-oSTuBt91I/

18. Why Use Twitter
For
Professional
Growth
To learn and
to connect
with others
For
Your
School
To rapidly
disseminate
information

19. 50 Ways To Use Twitter
In The Classroom
http://goo.gl/0kb6f

20. Getting Started

21. Step 1: Create an Account
 Go to http://www.twitter.com
 Set up your own unique username
– Choose your username wisely and be sure to pick
something you are happy with
– Be consistent if you have existing other social media
channels
– This can be different than your given name
– This is the way users will interact with you and include
you in a conversation

22. Twitter Challenge #1
“Learn Today, Use Tomorrow”
1. Create a Twitter Account
2. Share your Twitter Username
Today’s Meet:
http://todaysmeet.com/tceatots15

23. Step 2: Set up your Profile
Upload a photo to use as your Profile Photo
Provide your Name, Location and Website (optional)
Provide a short bio in 160 characters or less
This is where people can find out more about you
Include profile details that will be informative to other
professionals and captures you as a professional
Pick a standard design background
Update your email notification and other account settings

24. Step 3: Start Following
Name Twitter Username Grade
Me @diben TCEA
Matt Gomez @mattBgomez Kindergarten
Beverly Ladd @BevLad 2nd Grade
Mrs Ladd’s Class @beverly_ladd 2nd Grade
Louise Morgan @MrsMorgansClass 2nd Grade
Mandy Taylor @mandymtaylor 3rd Grade
Mrs. Taylor’s Class @MrsT3rdGrade 3rd Grade
Top 50 Elementary Teachers on Twitter - http://goo.gl/9wWkK

25. More . . . to follow
@diben
@TCEA
@DrBruceEllis
@teainfo
@NMHS Principal
@corderj
@EdTechSandyK
@Larryferlazzo
@mguhlin
@TechNinjaTodd
@technolibrary
@TechChef4u
@woscholar
@OfficeofEdTech
@dwarlick
@tammyworcester
What are you interested in?

26. Step 4: Start Tweeting
Tweeting
• Get started and don’t be
intimidated
• Establish your voice
• Be polite and be yourself
• Showcase your
expertise
What should you Tweet?
• Links or resources you
find valuable
• Retweet others
• Interesting quotes
• About this presentation
• Insights you have
• Questions you have

27. Twitter Challenge #2
“Learn Today, Use Tomorrow”
1. Follow, Follow, Follow
2. Tweet, Tweet, Tweet
Tweet what you're learning.
Tweet a question.
Tweet a link.

28. Popular Twitter Hashtags/Twitter Chats
#elementary
#classroom20
#elemchat
#disted
#earlyed
#edAdmin
#edChat
#engChat
#iPadEd
#edTech
#iosEdApp
#library
#mathChat
#kinderchat
#GAFE
#kids
#sped
List of Educational Hashtags:
• Cybraryman - http://goo.gl/pdY3
• Alan November - http://goo.gl/VXrs44

29. Twitter Chats
List of Twitter Chats:
• https://goo.gl/WS7Zo
• https://goo.gl/1uqQEv
Twitter Chats:
#kinderchat
#elemchat
#edChat
What is a Twitter chat?
A Twitter chat is a public Twitter conversation that uses a
unique hashtag (#). The hashtag allows you to follow the
discussion and participate in it. Twitter chats usually
occur at a pre-determined time in order to discuss
specific topics and to connect people with similar
interests.

30. Twitter Challenge #3
“Learn Today, Use Tomorrow”
1. Search for a hashtag, like #elemchat
2. Retweet

31. Twitter Etiquette
 Use the correct @mentions and hashtags
 Use URL Shorteners like goo.gl
 Make sure you know the destination of where you are
linking to & check hashtags before creating your own
 Leave room in your tweet to be retweeted, aim for
around 125 characters total
 Always identify the user when you’re re-tweeting them
Remember – Everything you post stays on the Web

32. Twitter Resources

33. Twitter Third Party Services
Hootsuite Tweetdeck
https://hootsuite.com/ https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/

34. Twitter Mobile Apps
iOS
Twitbird - Free
Twitteriffic - Free
Tweetdeck - Free
Hootsuite – Free
Tweetbot - $2.99
Tweetings - $2.99
Android
Falcon Pro – Free
Tweet Lanes – Free
Twidere – Free
Twicca - Free
Tweetings - $3.29
Tweetcaster Pro - $4.99

35. Schedule your Tweets
https://bufferapp.com/
http://futuretweets.com/

36. #Hashtag
http://youtu.be/57dzaMaouXA/

37. Share on Today’s Meet
http://todaysmeet.com/tceatots15
Let’s Swim To Shore…
Tweet @diben | #tceatots

38. Continue Learning

39. Free Twitter 101 eCourse
http://www.leadlearner.com/learntwitter/

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