Journal #2 (NETS 3 & 5)
Ferguson, H. (2010). Join the flock.Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(8), 12-15. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Libraries/Leading_and_Learning_Docs/June_July_2010_Join_the_Flock.sflb.ashx
Summary: This article by Hedley Ferguson shows educators how vital Twitter is to be more successful in the classroom. It explains how building a PLN (professional learning network) is helpful to share resources with people all over the world by using Twitter. She gives a nice introduction to Twitter and how to use it, for those that have no experience. One important emphasis was that it does require a time commitment, but gives examples on all the things you will gain from the time you spend. Not only do you read Tweets by others but she encourages you to Tweet so that you can share resources and ideas with others also. By doing so, you connect and build relationships with teachers all over the world.
Question 1: How would a new teacher use Twitter to help them be even more successful in their classroom?
Answer 1: A new teacher could use Twitter to follow other new teachers who can share resources and tools that can help them feel even more prepared for the challenges ahead. That teacher could also follow more seasoned and experienced teachers in the same grade level, school district, or type of school to get ideas that have already been used in classrooms and have often worked well. They can Tweet questions for other teachers (new or experienced) to answer and help solve problems. It can also be used just to connect with others about the stresses and new challenges that come with being a beginning teacher.
McClintock Miller, S. (2010). Enhance your twitter experience. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(8), 14-17. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Libraries/Leading_and_Learning_Docs/June_July_2010_Join_the_Flock.sflb.ashx
Summary: This article goes into more depth about how to get the most of out Twitter. She has a handy list of Twitter terminology and explains more features of Twitter that are helpful. You read about how to follow others, retweeet, use hashtags, and how to reply to others. There's also a resource for two different organizers to help manage tweets. She recommends TweetDeck and HootSuite to keep things organized and make tweeting and retweeting easier.
Question 2: How can a teacher use hashtags to make their Twitter experience even better?
Answer 2: A teacher can use hashtags in their Tweets to ensure that as many people see that particular Tweet as possible. People following that particular hashtag will see the Tweet. You can have multiple hashtags for one Tweet and can also search for hashtags. Using a program to organize the Tweets allow you to see all Tweets for a particular hashtag in addition to other users that you follow, making it even easier to find the information you need quickly.
Summary: This article by Hedley Ferguson shows educators how vital Twitter is to be more successful in the classroom. It explains how building a PLN (professional learning network) is helpful to share resources with people all over the world by using Twitter. She gives a nice introduction to Twitter and how to use it, for those that have no experience. One important emphasis was that it does require a time commitment, but gives examples on all the things you will gain from the time you spend. Not only do you read Tweets by others but she encourages you to Tweet so that you can share resources and ideas with others also. By doing so, you connect and build relationships with teachers all over the world.
Question 1: How would a new teacher use Twitter to help them be even more successful in their classroom?
Answer 1: A new teacher could use Twitter to follow other new teachers who can share resources and tools that can help them feel even more prepared for the challenges ahead. That teacher could also follow more seasoned and experienced teachers in the same grade level, school district, or type of school to get ideas that have already been used in classrooms and have often worked well. They can Tweet questions for other teachers (new or experienced) to answer and help solve problems. It can also be used just to connect with others about the stresses and new challenges that come with being a beginning teacher.
McClintock Miller, S. (2010). Enhance your twitter experience. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(8), 14-17. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Libraries/Leading_and_Learning_Docs/June_July_2010_Join_the_Flock.sflb.ashx
Summary: This article goes into more depth about how to get the most of out Twitter. She has a handy list of Twitter terminology and explains more features of Twitter that are helpful. You read about how to follow others, retweeet, use hashtags, and how to reply to others. There's also a resource for two different organizers to help manage tweets. She recommends TweetDeck and HootSuite to keep things organized and make tweeting and retweeting easier.
Question 2: How can a teacher use hashtags to make their Twitter experience even better?
Answer 2: A teacher can use hashtags in their Tweets to ensure that as many people see that particular Tweet as possible. People following that particular hashtag will see the Tweet. You can have multiple hashtags for one Tweet and can also search for hashtags. Using a program to organize the Tweets allow you to see all Tweets for a particular hashtag in addition to other users that you follow, making it even easier to find the information you need quickly.
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