#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 April 26, 2016
Welcome to . Please tell us your name, role, where you are from, and what time zone you’re in?
Welcome to . Please tell us your name, role, where you are from, and what time zone you’re in?
Matt, HT from Reading, England.
We'ill be using Q1, A1, Q2, A2 (question 1/answer 1) format. Please respond to each question like: A1, A2, etc & include our hashtag
Hi Matt! So glad you could join us!
Confused? Need some help? Tweet or
Sian, teacher educator, Cardiff Wales.
I'm Cathy, 7&8 Spanish teacher from IL- CST
Hi Sian, thanks for joining us :)
Hi Cathy, so glad you could join us!
Q1: Many people think Twitter is a waste of time. What would you say to those who think this? https://t.co/XvRI7P0uw3
Who's around for tonight?
Rachael Spence, trainee teacher, Manchester UK. *should be doing assignment so will be dropping in and out.
Hi Rachael! So glad you could make time for tonight's ;)
If you follow the right people, it will be a continuos cycle of top quality CPD for free.
I've already found it very useful. And the positivity of the educators on Twitter is invaluable!
Totally agree! https://t.co/5YTmd0fBXz
If you follow the right people, it will be a continuos cycle of top quality CPD for free.
A1 Twitter is a great tool for teachers seeking new ideas.
Agree! Love the supportive / non-judgemental ethos of educators on Twitter
Hi Simon, I'm keeping one eye on thread while the other preps for this week's staff meeting
Totally agree Sian. For those new to the idea, can you explain what a PLN is?
A1: Twitter offers superb CPD and great opportunity to connect. Had a impact on classroom practice and beyond
Sounds great! Any good examples you wish to share!
You're testing me now!!! 🤔 PLN I think means Professional Learning Network.
A2 think this is a hard one. Once you start it becomes addictive, and much to easy 4 procrastination :s
lots of great maths courtesy of 's shed! Plus Ideas for Sci investigations from
Set time limits so you don't get consumed - easy to become very engrossed. I do 3 lots of 30 mins per day + the odd chat.
Agree, can fast become addictive. I would recommend finding one or two chats that interest you at first!
loads of support and inspiration from team too as wellbeing is a key focus in our school.
Great advice Matt! I used to join a chat every night. Now I try to stick to Tuesday's only unless there's a good chat!
A2: Wait...you mean there are times people AREN'T on Twitter?
I try to do every week as well as this chat, then if the other chats fall in my half hour slots I chip in.
Spot on! Your PLN is your Personal/Professional Learning Network - those Tweeps you go to for inspiration/support
In fact, that's the staff meeting I'm preparing for tonight ! Introducing
Highly recommend ! Not just for primary teachers!!! https://t.co/cPamqa29xp
I try to do every week as well as this chat, then if the other chats fall in my half hour slots I chip in.
Awesome! Hope it goes well Kerry!
Line them up and shoot them!
Thanks Simon! Had a great meeting with my Head today - taking shape nicely!
A3 haven't got very involved with global chats, although this one is! Any recommendations?
Q1: Twitter is an amazing space for teachers to support each other, provide hints & tips and share good practice. Love it!
Drastic but I feel the only way to deal with people who will not engage outside their own staffroom!
Highly recommend , and our parent chat
Totally agree!
So glad you could join us Samantha! https://t.co/gHWqCEJoSa
Q1: Twitter is an amazing space for teachers to support each other, provide hints & tips and share good practice. Love it!
Remind me never to upset you Colin ;)
Thanks, will try these 😀.
Hangover from old job, I still know people... In all seriousness though, we should be encouraging T use in schools.
A4: around 8pm for me but depends on children's bedtimes!
When you have time/when you have something worth tweeting. The people that really follow you will always find your tweets
Which leads quite nicely into my next question :) It's almost as if you read my mind!
Great advice! https://t.co/myEBZPZMiN
When you have time/when you have something worth tweeting. The people that really follow you will always find your tweets
Don't panic! Hopefully the answers to question 5 will help :)
Q5 Twitter can fast become addictive! How do you balance your time with the number of great chats available? https://t.co/6pS0fPDrJz
Need to get my HT to agree first!
Show them the impact - give them a global audience to showcase their skills
Pick your chats wisely, read the questions before hand if possible to see what interests you.
Good advice Jon! Choose one or two chats that really interest you and try to stick to these!
A2 yeah just a few but they are learning LOL!
A5: I struggle to keep up with all the chats on offer daily so just stick to a few favourites and dip in as and when can.
I choose ones that have biggest impact for my sch as well as ones that people I follow join in.
A5 I only know (*knew) of 1 or 2 chats. I only set my alarm for so far! , though not doing 2 bad 2nite :0
So glad that one of those chats is :)
A2 Agree find one chat and go with the flow - build your other chats will come on stream with links
Catch up with storify if can't make a chat.
Thanks Matt! That really means a lot! :) cc
Thanks for reminding me ;)
Great advice Chris! https://t.co/f7Bzh50wKm
A2 Agree find one chat and go with the flow - build your other chats will come on stream with links
I choose the people I know I will learn from & chats such as this -
Thanks my first chat was with recommended by a colleague at work. This was just a gate way …..
Again, follow the right people and whole host of shared resources become available. Summaries of DfE updates=invaluable.
A2 Now how long is that piece of string? :))
A6: Once you develop ur PLN it saves you from having to do all research urself-have others to collab w/, share, get ideas from
So glad you could join us!
A2 I prob spent too much time (still do?) but have learnt so much including using tech & Twitter more efficiently win;win
Totally agree Julie! So glad you could join us!
A3 I have stayed up until 2am once! Perhaps not answering the Q but there are times when it is difficult to quit! :))
Sorry for coming at the very end Big thunderstorm just moved in& took out wifi- phone still has signal though 😊
Exactly! https://t.co/UBKNeGNHhm
A2 I prob spent too much time (still do?) but have learnt so much including using tech & Twitter more efficiently win;win
Not a problem. So glad you were able to join us! We have had snow today!
And interact as well. Just b/c u follow doesn't mean others will respond right away.
