#NT2tEU Archive
#NT2tEU expands upon the New Teachers to Twitter chat (#NT2t) for educators working in Europe. This chat helps teachers who are brand new to Twitter get to know the educational chat process and get a better handle on the social networking platform.
Tuesday June 21, 2016
Welcome to . If you're joining us from , remember to use the hashtag to be entered in the prize draw!
Please introduce yourself and tell us where you are from.
hi all! Vicki from brum 😊
We'll be using Q1, A1, Q2, A2 (question 1/answer 1) format. Please respond to each question like: A1, A2, etc. & include the hashtag
Matt from Cannock. First timer tonight, looking forward to joining in (in between online marking) and a proud
Hi Vicki, so glad you could join us. Hope the went well!
Any of my newbies, if you are joining in with and get stuck feel free to send me a message! Don't be shy, say hi 😊
Tonight's topic is: Filling in the blanks.
Have questions? Tweet or
I'm new to this sort of discussion but just back home after a keynote at
Hi Simon, tweeting from my sofa in Bournemouth!
Hi Matt, welcome to
p.s. :)
awesome thanks! Doing another one for Xmas so I'll be dragging you over 😉
Hello only hopping in to hop out, sorry. Family commitments. Have a great chat!
Hi Kerry, so glad you could join us!
hi Vicki yes I was at the Halesowen event a great night
Hope you're well! Hope you can join us again soon, Ines!
multi tasking 2nite but glad to join in
Good evening. Sian from Cardiff, Wales. Still recovering from the fantastic win by Wales at Euros yesterday 😃
Matthew aren't you forgetting a # if you want to win my prize?! 😉
Hi - Ang, DH from Manchester after a day of HMI
A1: there is an endless supply of ideas, opinions, views, resources, suggestions, advice, blogs, inspiration and CPD
A1 there are so many opportunities to learn, share and connect! My teaching is better for Twitter 😊
A1 You reap twice what you sow with Twitter - so many ideas, resources, pedagogy etc
excellent to have you here! I hope the chat is helpful tonight.
Noswaith dda Sian, so glad you could join us!
Congratulations on topping the group!
read my first tweet again Victoria!
Totally agree Angela!
So glad you could join us!
https://t.co/0M53gzyQZg
A1 You reap twice what you sow with Twitter - so many ideas, resources, pedagogy etc
I love learning new things, teachers are inspirational on here - great for CPD
still learning about Twitter, whilst commenting on reports. I am very new to this
because it opens a channel to people and ideas from all around the world!
Please, use A1, A2, etc. to respond to questions in tonight's edition of and of course, include this hashtag in your tweets ...
Diolch, thank you. So proud of the team.
......because an investment in your CPD is an investment in the kids you teach.
A1: ...spreads a net far and wide. Great opps to learn, share, connect, collaborate, grow
Of all the ideas and support available from other teachers available to you
A1 Because it is giving and receiving, learning and being inspired, and effortlessly being informed and connected!
Totally agree!
Thanks for joining us! :)
https://t.co/rJZqTryyMW
I love learning new things, teachers are inspirational on here - great for CPD
great to have you with us! It's tricky to begin with so take your time. It gets fast!
Q1 ...you work face to face with colleagues mostly by chance, you should seek out connections elsewhere to help you learn
's second question is coming up. Please, don't forget to include the hashtag.
A1 ... it is opening the world for your own professional development. Engaging with like-minded people. Also enjoyable.
and it's nice to know that everyone is facing the same challenges
Thanks Becky, so glad you could join us!
Please welcome to Twitter!
Glad you could join us Hannah. You've come to the right place to learn about Twitter!
Move YOUR cursor over the image: YOU will see black spots, that are links; click on THEM ;)
A2 Follow hashtag chats like this, or once you've made a few connections, see who others follow.
A2 find one person you're interested in and look through their followers and who they follow
A2 = same as Q2: one way to find is ...
... the hashtag !
(or, of course , every Thursday)
Totally agree!
So glad you could join us Jonathan!
https://t.co/snu1vPXZXt
A1 ... it is opening the world for your own professional development. Engaging with like-minded people. Also enjoyable.
Take part in a chat, even if your just lurking your still get loads out of it
Q2 ask for advice from other teachers, they can connect you with others
A2 chats like this can be a good start!
https://t.co/xlCgtzos9i
A1 Because it is giving and receiving, learning and being inspired, and effortlessly being informed and connected!
Glad to be able to join in. Feel like I have been in a report writing haze, finally seeing end in sight. Interested in Q2
Q2. Follow like minded educators who are in it for the kids and not the cash or empire.
A1 Because it's a way of keeping educators up to date on new research and innovation.
A2 kick start your involvement by joining in tweeting at an event
This! ❤️ https://t.co/8jImrS73Yd
Q2. Follow like minded educators who are in it for the kids and not the cash or empire.
Thanks for sharing!
https://t.co/OvspTKjRma
A2 = same as Q2: one way to find is ...
... the hashtag !
(or, of course , every Thursday)
Q3 is coming up in this amazing chat of this evening.
attend local teach meets, where Twitter is incorporated and suggestions are made
It's discovering all the hashtags which is difficult. Some good chats but missed. Simon, do you have a list? https://t.co/18SJcFVSBt
A2 Follow hashtag chats like this, or once you've made a few connections, see who others follow.
that comment during the keynote at really struck a chord. Made me remember why everyone was there tonight
Indeed - some are Also specific chats during teach meets
A2 When you find an educator to follow check who they follow to help build your PLN.
Plenty of time! So glad you could join us!
Great advice. You soon learn who is going to be of value for you too. https://t.co/TJTap07yj7
A2 When you find an educator to follow check who they follow to help build your PLN.
A2 Tell them that it takes time to get a Twitter feed that is well-balanced. Suggest colleagues and researchers worth following.
A2 I follow some teachers of my subject, but mostly I follow DfE critics(!) & Ed research sources to ensure I am uptodate
A3 Can indicate 2nd tweet using... or 1/2, can also DM, or add link to blog/short blog using forum like
a3 use visuals, send a DM, abbreviate the life out of what you are trying to say! 😊
A3 add an image with short written words to support it
A3 link to a blog post that says more or take a photo of the longer text and tweet it
A2 it can quickly get overwhelming, try to avoid people trying to sell something or those using Twitter to moooaan
. Novice tweeter here, but I think you can link your tweets by replying to your own and removing the @
Great list! Thanks for sharing!
use something like twitlonger. Don't write an essay, but it may be worth using if you just need that extra point making
... A3 ... embed and/or copy, use pics, illustrations, hyperlinks.
Or: adapt your language! (believe me: it's a challenge!)
Use a photo of scan of the text. A3 I tend to add a 1 of .. to show more coming!
A3: tweet link to a blog post if you've got more to share Love
Top Twitter Tip! HT
A picture speaks a thousand words (or at least more than 140 chars!)
https://t.co/yyycvwW5NT
A3 add an image with short written words to support it
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
A3) WHY SHOULD protect THEIR profile for THAT wouldn't see it!!!? ;)
I've seen people write it as a message or in notes app and then upload screenshot too.
Great tip!
Thanks for sharing Vicki!
https://t.co/gpzNFHYENG
I've seen people write it as a message or in notes app and then upload screenshot too.
I have my uses...occasionally!
A4 a snapshot of who you are and what you're all about.Can indicate your areas of interest so others can connect with you.
A4 my Twitter stream represents all my personal and professional interests mixed up together - education, art, cats, TV...
A pleasure. Glad it is useful.
Twitlonger? That's a new one on me.
How you want to be professionally viewed by the world
A4 A brief insight into you, your role, maybe rough location, interests, strengths etc
A4 a reflection of me. Filled with daftness, football and occasionally teacher-y stuff
he probably just made it up to look clever 😉
A4. A shop window that hopefully prompts someone to open the door.
Q4 a mini bio of you, telling the world what you enjoy and providing helpful tips for educators too ;-)
I keep mine for educ/professional. Occasionally two worlds collide. Some followers not interested in home life.
Yes, it's good to show a human side!
A4...a magic portal, a twisted coil of fibreoptic thought chains from you to other teachers. Also great procrastination!
I agree. I'm less keen on the brandy accounts (not the drink) and prefer a person I can relate to.
totally agree. Only education for me. https://t.co/DTlpGKSqdZ
I keep mine for educ/professional. Occasionally two worlds collide. Some followers not interested in home life.
A4: a synopsis of your role, subject and personal interests. Always find it useful to read
A3: use url shorteners for links & hashtag as part of tweet rather than at end
Very eloquently put Becky :)
A4...a portrayal of ur ideal professional self, free from agendas or inhibitions, the best that you can be, 10% braver
but how does it work? This could be lethal! I like to talk!!
A4 An overview of your role and interests
Is it procrastination or is it just waiting to because you work better under pressure? https://t.co/E4bJLh7F3d
A4...a magic portal, a twisted coil of fibreoptic thought chains from you to other teachers. Also great procrastination!
I will definitely take a look! Thanks for sharing!
Hope that I'll be able to stay connected for Q5 ... ...
its an addon that just needs access to your twitter account to post for you...I think
A5 Enhancing teaching, enthusing staff, enriching etc, making real life links to use within class
a5 making me a better teacher by enabling me to be me aware, better equipped and full of teacher mojo!
Hi Bukky! So glad you could join us!
A5 Twitter can help me & my students during lessons (interactive exercises w/ or w/o attending lessons) after lessons (feedback) 1/2
Giving me endless inspiration on the range of activities I can use to help them make as much progress as possible
Q5 sharing the knowledge for a more in depth learning experience
A5 2/2 & before lessons, when : qs about instructional videos, things that aren't clear: online chat hour!
Totally agree! Especially making real life links! https://t.co/CBPN8m8996
A5 Enhancing teaching, enthusing staff, enriching etc, making real life links to use within class
Hi Simon *waves* Just happened to see this in my timeline & thought I'd quickly join in before checking notifications 😃
A5. By opening doors to new teaching techniques and if students are involved, using tekkie stuff to engage them in learning.
A5 By keeping me inspired and engaged with my own professional development. Love learning then sharing. https://t.co/zdhQsOJ5M4
...and by engaging parents it adds an extra twist.
A5 coming across unexpected ideas and resources that I didn't even know I wanted or needed
Would be interested to to see the proportion of parents who use Twitter compared to Facebook!
A5: students: sharing their achievements with a wider audience. Teachers: access to current, cutting-edge CPD in your pocket
Certainly for our sch fbook is the one that engages more parents.I use fbook for social, twitter for work
A5 it keeps you all learning and exploring, it's a great teacher/student equaliser, access and a voice for all.
have come across it in several secondary schools but parents need to be shown its value so they engage. https://t.co/F2obLFn3ed
Would be interested to to see the proportion of parents who use Twitter compared to Facebook!
A2 look at who other educators follow...
Interesting how many teachers are leveraging the power of Twitter to take control of their
A5: providing ideas, resources & dialogue as quality CPD which can impact in the classroom, at whole school level &beyond
A6 The hashtag - means you can follow the trail of a conversation and stay within right context
I think the # because it allows me to search for specific things and follow trends/chats of interest and use to me.
Totally agree!
Give our students a voice and we empower them!
https://t.co/DNhMGnazzB
A5 it keeps you all learning and exploring, it's a great teacher/student equaliser, access and a voice for all.
my presentation at this evening was titled CPD in my pocket and all about Twitter! How funny!
Agree. Don't think Twitter can be as useful without it. https://t.co/6HEnxZn9sL
I think the # because it allows me to search for specific things and follow trends/chats of interest and use to me.
A2: A way to find other educators on Twitter is to just put yourself out there! Be yourself, share yourself: be open abt who u r!
Totally agree, Kerry!
https://t.co/ABvFQFZTfs
A5: providing ideas, resources & dialogue as quality CPD which can impact in the classroom, at whole school level &beyond
A5: Twitter can help me and my students by connecting us to the world we live in. Open dialogue is what bridges cultural gaps
Yo must share this as a blog post Vicki!
A6 Like ❤️ is useful as it stores the tweet and allows you to go back later to read at your leisure.
A3 use url shorteners for links, convert long messages into an image which is then attached to your tweet & use text talk
I'll be squiggling later so I'll tag into it 😊
So glad you could join us tonight Brian!
Thank you! Wish I caught it earlier. I am a 7th Grade Life Science teacher from Los Angeles
Agree! Can be a great tool for exploring other cultures / tackling mis-conceptions!
Call me old fashioned but I miss the 'star'! Not in for all the 'love'. ;-) https://t.co/3NHHK1ubZv
A6 Like ❤️ is useful as it stores the tweet and allows you to go back later to read at your leisure.
You should also check out every Sat 8am CDT with and
Great tip from !
https://t.co/dWGGbNA6qw
A6 Like ❤️ is useful as it stores the tweet and allows you to go back later to read at your leisure.
A6 Chatting = definitely the most useful feature, because it sums up all the benefits that've come up during the last hour!
