Week 1 - #OKCPSetlc - Twitter

Twitter & PLN

Challenge -

Twitter is a great way to build a PLN or personal learning network. This allows you to collaborate with educators from all around the world. Twitter also offers a wealth of resources on every topic under the sun!

1. Create a Twitter account at www.twitter.com
2. Complete your profile & change your egg to a picture.
3. Introduce yourself on Twitter and use the hashtag #okcpsetlc.
4. If you currently have a Twitter account, share with us the top 3 people you follow on Twitter and use the hashtag #okcpsetlc.
5. Find any 5 people to follow. The ETS team is listed below.
1. ETS Team - @nakellogg, @jlgathright, @ardaughty, @J_Shaff, @MGreenEDU, @OKCPSETS, @TamiShaw2614, @GOruthie. @april2383

Helpful Hints -

When creating a Twitter handle, remember to differentiate between professional and personal. This handle should represent you as a professional educator (@sweethoneybee probably does not say professional educator.)

Also, do not forget to search the hashtag #okcpsetlc to find other awesome OKCPS teachers to follow for resources and ideas!

Here are some other links to help!

• Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Twitter

• Beginner Guide to Twitter for Teachers
• Twitter 101 Guide
• Twitter 101 webinar with Matt Gomez
• 50 Way to Use Twitter in the Classroom

Here are some short video tutorials to help too!

• Sign Up/Set Up Twitter
• Twitter Tutorial for Beginners- Especially for Teachers
• The Basics: How to Tweet, Reply, and Follow