Navigating Twitter Chats: A College Students Perspective

This is my first impressions of using twitter chats to build your PLN

 Navigating Twitter Chats: A College Students Perspective 

By: April Cobb

Initially daunting, the rapid-fire exchange of ideas revealed both challenges and opportunities.

Initial Impressions:

Twitter Chats, with their rapid pace and array of hashtags, can overwhelm newcomers. Keeping up with the conversation and deciphering specialized hashtags present notable obstacles.

Learning Opportunities:

Despite the challenges, participating in Twitter Chats offers invaluable learning experiences. I've discovered resources, innovative strategies, and connections with educators.

Tips for Newcomers:

For those venturing into Twitter Chats:

1. Start slow, observe, then engage.

2. Select chats aligned with your interests.

3. Embrace hashtags to join conversations.

4. Reflect on experiences and iterate your approach.

In essence, Twitter Chats serve as a platform for collaborative learning and professional growth. While daunting initially, active participation showed me how to expand my networks.