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- Use your real name Fill out your bio - include that you are an educator Upload a Picture Tweet a few things Don't protect your updates Look for people who will follow you back What to Tweet
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- adding voice to google document, safe share of youtube, creating a class blog
- EdTech PD calendar curated by Karen
- Find places you can meet people who share your passions, people that want to learn and share. Give yourself the gift of learning for the sake of learning. Learning that is not tied to continuing education credits, deadlines, or mandated activities can set you free.