Professional Learning. Personal Growth. Resources. Meaningful Connections. Inspiration.
Would you be surprised to learn that all of this can be found on Twitter? Believe it or not, Twitter isn't just for getting the latest updates on the Kardashian clan. If you know where to look, it can be a powerhouse for your own professional growth.
You don't even have to have a Twitter account to take advantage of what it has to offer. Take a few minutes to click on some of the hashtags below to see what other educators are sharing on Twitter.
What if I don’t want to tweet anything?
No problem! If you would rather just see what other people are sharing and posting, that’s fine! In fact, you don’t even have to have a Twitter account to take advantage of the resources on Twitter.
If I'm ready to look at Twitter, where do I start?
Click on some of these links to go directly to some of the most popular education hashtags on Twitter:
What if I want to start a Twitter account?
- Watch the first 7 minutes of this video to get you started: Beginner's Guide to Using Twitter for Professional Development
- Choose the right Twitter handle- keep it professional
- Create a bio that captures you as a person and as a professional
- Upload a photo
Who should I follow?
Start by following people you know in the LUSD Twitter List. Look at who they follow. Or browse through some of the hashtags you find useful. Look at the profiles of people using those hashtags and consider following them.
I don't have time for Twitter. What's the minimum I can do and still benefit from it?
Click on the #lusded Twitter hashtag to see all of the resources and inspiration people in LUSD are sharing like the Sudoku game shared by @mrslarsen12
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