#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 February 2, 2016
Welcome to . Please introduce yourself and tell us where you are from.
Welcome to . Please introduce yourself and tell us where you are from.
Hey ! I’m based in Dublin, Ireland! Looking forward to connecting with everyone tonight!
Evening Simon. Evening all! My name is Jonathan from Worcester
Hi Jonathon, so glad you could join us!
We will be using Q1, A1, Q2, A2 (question 1/answer 1) format. Please respond to each question like: A1, A2, etc
Hey Jonathan! Who is in your avatar? Stretch armstrong??
Please include in your response so it’s included in the chat. Need help? Tweet
Please include in your response so it’s included in the chat. Need help? Tweet
Hey Simon, I’m multitasking and watching the United match tonight!
Hey Àngels! How are you?? Have you done any more blogging?
you get loads of really brilliant ideas, perspectives, support and reasons to smile!
I will do about one amazing project !!! but I don't too https://t.co/FkI4bVfDcw
Hey Àngels! How are you?? Have you done any more blogging?
I had Stretch Fantastic as a toy - shows my age! Meant to be Mister Fantastic
So glad you could join us tonight Vicki!
hi. Jim here. Colleague of Dynamic David!
the project is: women in the History using but We are working between two schools.the Ss don't know f2t
A1. It’s worth investing in Twitter as an educator because it increases your , opens doors and encourages collaboration!
Haha hey Jim, that better not stick!
This is exactly why I love Twitter for education purposes! H/T https://t.co/wyIkpG6LVq
the project is: women in the History using but We are working between two schools.the Ss don't know f2t
...meeting of like minded people sharing/offering/supporting each other in PPD is a good 'thing'!
I love it! I had something similar when I was a child!
Totally agree! For those new to the concept, what is a PLN?
Hi Vicki! I agree 100%! I pop onto Twitter throughout the day for all of those things!
thanks! Happy to be here. Soz if I forget my though! Will try to remember 😊
Totally agree! I prefer the term 'magpie' to 'stolen' ;-)
me too the teacher is Spanish too but the Ss work will be write in Spanish catalán English ..
Your PLN is your Personal Learning Network! It includes everyone you connect with and learn from on Twitter and also in RL
sometimes there is so much I can't keep up so I save pics in a folder to remind me 👍🏼
Totally agree! https://t.co/AjHumFF8sV
...meeting of like minded people sharing/offering/supporting each other in PPD is a good 'thing'!
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
Haha! How is your experience of Twitter? I wonder is around?
Can you explain PPD for those new to Twitter Jonathan?
I am still working out how to organise all my groups! Do you sort my Twitter chats?
twitter great but my large fingers not yet good on phone keys. Need a typing slave https://t.co/WbPYQCZQ7j
Haha! How is your experience of Twitter? I wonder is around?
A2 be brave and say hello! Everyone is really welcoming. Don't feel too shy to comment on something of interest to you.
A2. One way to reach out to other educators on Twitter is to follow them and introduce yourself. Simple and effective!
PPD - Not sure it is an educational term but, I believe, it means Personal Professional Development. .
Simples :-) https://t.co/QDAF3HxWrB
A2. One way to reach out to other educators on Twitter is to follow them and introduce yourself. Simple and effective!
Have you tried for laptop? Makes things much easier!
Top tip from when reaching out to other educators on Twitter https://t.co/BHUGqz8pE3
A2 be brave and say hello! Everyone is really welcoming. Don't feel too shy to comment on something of interest to you.
Thanks Tim. Only 12 mins of your detention left :-D
get invovoled in Twitter chats, you will soon find like minded people to follow
this is a really key point! There are no job description boundaries on Twitter!
will check tweetdeck, but laptop dead, no power cable available boo hoo https://t.co/cK4upbYz1j
Have you tried for laptop? Makes things much easier!
Thanks Matt! Welcome to :-)
Use Hootsuite to follow chats-appears to be more use of Tweetdeck. Is it better or just different?
Heard good things about Hootsuite! Is it still a paid for app?
I’ll be honest, I don’t know! I was put off Hootsuite because of the pay for PRO option! :P
Not heard of this; will look into this later. Thanks.
A2: use the search box to search for key term and see who uses it. Start convos with those you find.
A3 there is no better place for quick advice, support and a feeling of community when in need
join in Edu chats. Share ideas, comment on throes of others
This is the core to having fun on Twitter! Great to connect Donald!
A3 you can get great ideas from others to improve your practice and suss out top tweeters to follow!
The paid option allows you to schedule more tweets which I don't do. Not sure what else it offers.
ALL APPS need 2 b exclnt or they get supplanted super quick by smarter/faster/easier ones https://t.co/1EHUpv9gzE
I’ll be honest, I don’t know! I was put off Hootsuite because of the pay for PRO option! :P
A3 You can learn from others around the world, even when you can't sleep at night the other side of world is tweeting.
A3 people have chosen to be here so help and advice is readily available.
Hi Matt! I can relate to that, I’ve been helped and supported on so many occasions by caring educators!
Or whilst sitting in the bath or sipping your favourite drink whilst in your Pyjamas :-) https://t.co/LWS9mm4vUw
A3 You can learn from others around the world, even when you can't sleep at night the other side of world is tweeting.
I like the idea of sharing ideas and thoughts even if they aren’t fully developed!
And join in chats that reflect your interests, like Twitter goes beyond edu topics as well. https://t.co/b3rHdphwmT
join in Edu chats. Share ideas, comment on throes of others
A3 interaction is also a really good way to unwind 😊.
I think we all have to watch we don't become too addicted to the interaction though! Take care of ourselves.
Will have to take a look!
Haha if only we knew how everyone tweeted! Probably best that we done!
A3. you can share, learn connecting with other person that are in the same interesting.Knowledge in action https://t.co/msZax2yGo0
I'm glad you knew what I meant, despite the typo!!
Thanks Jenna. So glad you could join us!
educators & students love learning, get easily bored and adore play with new: apps/platforms better be both truly utile & absorbing
haha interesting thought! You should run a poll 😊
Totally agree! https://t.co/qWuiS7FRH6
A3 there is no better place for quick advice, support and a feeling of community when in need
Agree, it is all about balance. When I have bout of insomnia I have been known to join chats in other time zones
Does anybody else have a proffesional account and a personal one?
In my PJs is my favorite!
yep, I'm doing it in pjs too!
Inspired by and , I ask, in what state are you tweeting in ?
. many ppl have 2 accounts. I keep 1 and share little persnl and mostly prfsnl. Do like both
I am in the finest pair of pjs I own! I'm a lady with real class 😉
hello everyone. A little late to the party
it's through our sharing that we all learn & grow. Never be afraid to share.
I put it down to excitement!! :P
Middle of the afternoon here- no PJs yet.
we may all be in Pj's. But we are all at home in our trendy personal champagne bars... Not so? https://t.co/SB0gepW1Qp
Inspired by and , I ask, in what state are you tweeting in ?
haha that is often the case!
I might check it out! We may have to convince too!
you can share ideas and learn from others - collaboration brings great things!
nice!! This is the reality of teacher life - pjs and ready for bed before 10!
Also shows your human side and that you have a life outside of classroom :-) https://t.co/XUSkrQYAnp
And join in chats that reflect your interests, like Twitter goes beyond edu topics as well. https://t.co/b3rHdphwmT
join in Edu chats. Share ideas, comment on throes of others
Good point from With so many Twitter chats. how do you manage your time effectively? https://t.co/FXCpbwlSiD
I think we all have to watch we don't become too addicted to the interaction though! Take care of ourselves.
A4 Favourites: But in no particular order.
A4: love to name just a few.I add calendr appts for remindr
CPD in your PJs - It's the future :-D
me too- Tis the way to do it!
It's never too late Tim. So glad you could join us!
Haha government funding is my next project!
Make that in Missouri USA
Agree, Twitter is great for sharing best practice!
im happy to support this!
Julie created 2 years ago, which is where came from! :)
oh wow how cool! And here we are now! Love it!
You need to prioritise; make sure it is best use of your time. The distraction can be great but don't spend too long
Totally agree! So glad you could join us Kerry! https://t.co/2S5WvQ6jqL
you can share ideas and learn from others - collaboration brings great things!
Totally agree with all of those!
Thanks Jonathon. A few new ones on me! Will have to check them out!
Thanks for sharing Julie :-)
. I do set calendar appts for chats I really enjoy. Join if I have time.
a5. Be patient. Don't try reading every tweet
Agree with all of those Jenna! Thanks for sharing :-)
Nice to meet you too Vicki. 😜
exactly why I'm doing mine in the morning!
A5 Sorry, what was that? I missed the question! :-) Lurk, interact with small convo. Must chats are 'Storify'ed now.
A4 My first one was but I'm starting on a new on on Thursday with and
Collaboration one of great things ...sharing ideas, learning, community....and I have discovered ... motivational
Should do/need to do that. I often 'stumble' in after they have started. Then, like you, join in if time. https://t.co/K9xEKdzpQ8
. I do set calendar appts for chats I really enjoy. Join if I have time.
These are the only ones I have managed so far too. is my favourite. First time on https://t.co/ANadTopaxz
Q4: Need to do more in fact!Glad I'm here!Enjoyed and drop into sometimes too
Thanks for reminding me about Robert! Looks great!
A5: don't try to keep up. Grab what you can and read archive to see what you missed.
Highly recommend everyone here check out - great idea!
a5 TweetDeck is great for viewing notifications and chat thread at same time
This is obvioulsy a daft question but what is about? For how long? Time?
Some top education chats courtesy of https://t.co/kSbYX8rxCM
Q4: Need to do more in fact!Glad I'm here!Enjoyed and drop into sometimes too
it's awesome! Have I missed a Q? too distracted by my notifications!
Exactly! There is no pressure to join a chat "on time" or stay the whole time. This is for YOU!
Tweetdeck bamboozled me at first. Getting the hang of it now. https://t.co/xWS9cNzZ1y
a5 TweetDeck is great for viewing notifications and chat thread at same time
Some new one on me! Will have to check them out! Thanks for sharing :-)
A5 don't try and watch to at the same time!
Totally agree! So glad you could join us Shay!
I keep forgetting you can tell I'm a chat newbie 😉
picture tagging because it saves your character limit. Loved it when it came out!
it's also great for scheduled tweets
Got to run friends (not physically, although I should) and get back to other tasks. Thanks and all for chatting!
Q6 does # count as a feature?? Good way to keep up with things! As in demonstrating well tonight 🙄 lol
it's looking at the use of digital badges in education. My kids love them
a6. I like quoting a tweet
ooh yeah that's a good one.
A6. The reply button is the most useful feature because it supports communication & bridges the gap between people!
Yes it counts:-) https://t.co/jFj5gY4E3a
Q6 does # count as a feature?? Good way to keep up with things! As in demonstrating well tonight 🙄 lol
I'd be lost without TweetDeck :-)
thanks, think I caught up! 😊
brilliant! I want to make a POLL
Do it!! Try it out tonight before is over!
nothing like a bit of peer pressure! Do it!! 😉
Hi Shay, great you could pop in! Don’t forget to use or nobody else will see! ;)
Hitting the reply button MAKES you communicate - become active, not just be a passive observer
I'll do an extra set of Sally's tomorrow if you do 😉
We were all newbies once! is a great chat to start with! Very supportive community :-)
Q5: don't panic! Catch up on questions!
A6 Word count. Being succinct allows quick conversation. Easy to follow. Indepth chat can be done via DM.
