Using Twitter To Build Your PLN

https://teacherchallenge.edublogs.org/pln-challenge-3-using-twitter-to-build-your-pln/

“ Contribute

Remember, the more you put in, the more you get out.

Don’t be afraid to start replying to people, retweeting tweets, asking questions and striking up conversations. Most teachers on Twitter are very friendly and always happy to help newbies find their feet!”

Building your PLN with Twitter: A Beginner’s Guide

https://blog.learningbird.com/building-your-pln-with-twitter/

“I went from being a one man show to a connected educator gaining experiences and knowledge from all over Ontario, Canada and the World. This has greatly impacted my practice and, ultimately, my student’s learning.”

Build a Professional Learning Network (PLN) on Twitter

https://educationcloset.com/2017/05/01/build-professional-learning-network-pln-twitter/

“The key to Twitter is finding the right hashtags to use and follow. Search “educational hashtags” online to find the ones that interest you.”

Using Twitter for Professional Development

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/using-twitter-for-professional-development.shtml

"I think it’s important for anyone working in education to have a Twitter account. We have to be consumers of information. Constant consumers of information. Information that is current and important. If we aren’t doing this, then we become stagnant in our work and complacent in our profession."

I use my Twitter handle @jlay02 to tweet about and follow developments in Educational Technology, specifically Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Flipped Classroom and Online Learning. I use my Twitter handle @lay_mr to tweet about and follow developments at Vaughan Secondary School (e.g. clubs, initiatives), Civics and Careers (guest speakers) and local politicians (Gila Martow, Peter Kent).

I follow organizations, educational and industry leaders involved in technology including the following:

Following

Educators:

Julie Millan (TDSB Teacher);

Karen Grose (VP, TVO);

Industry Leaders

Organizations

I share articles in the field of educational technology that I find insightful. I have also been sharing activities that I have been involved in such as Professional Development and Conferences.

I have been using Twitter to learn more about trends in Education and also new apps. For example, I have started using Peardeck in my classroom. I noticed a number of educators are excited about the benefits of Flipgrid. This has inspired me to examine how to use Flipgrid in my classroom.