It's hard for me to imagine that there is anyone out there who hasn't heard of Twitter at this point. If you've landed at this site, I'm guessing that you're an educator, and that you've probably seen or heard about using Twitter for educational purposes from a colleague. If you're like I was, then maybe, learning how to use Twitter has been on your list of things to do for a while, and you've just never taken the plunge. If this sound anywhere close to you, then you are in the right spot. Twitter is an amazing tool for connecting with other educators, and it is simpler to use than you might think.
The reality is that Twitter is huge, and there really is a community on Twitter for everyone. At first glance, you might think that 140 characters (the limit of a Twitter post) is not significant enough to communicate effectively, but the purpose of Twitter isn't to post your thesis for everyone to see. The point is to connect with other people to share ideas. On Twitter, you just give them a taste; if people like what you have to offer, they'll follow your links and dive in deeper. Let's do just that, and dive in a little deeper.
Below, you'll find a screen-cast detailing how to navigate the structure of this site. Please know that the intention of this site is not to provide an elaborate guide to being a Twitter power-user. Rather, the purpose is to help educators who are on the fence about using Twitter dip their toes in and test the water. As with anything, the bulk of the work will be on the learner. I'll guide you to and through experiences that should give you a solid footing on using the Twitter platform, but it will up to you to make the connections, and to engage with the community.