#NT2T Archive

This Twitter chat is dedicated to those educators who are new to Twitter. Join them each Saturday morning at 9am EST for a weekly discussion.
Saturday June 10, 2017
9:00 AM EDT
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:00 AM EDT
    Welcome to #NT2t chat! Today I will be moderating the chat - feel free to ask any questions! #NT2t
  • JKatzaman Jun 10 @ 9:00 AM EDT
    Joining #NT2t from Maryland to talk about summertime and Twitter time.
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:01 AM EDT
    Please introduce yourself, tell us where you are from, your role, and your favorite summer pastime. #NT2t << be sure to include this hashtag
  • stephwurking - Moderator Jun 10 @ 9:01 AM EDT
    Couldn't agree more, bro! #nt2t
    In reply to @jschwartzcen, @RexFB
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:02 AM EDT
    To follow the moderator, open @MrsDamianoWH profile in a new Twitter window or as a new column if using TweetDeck. #NT2t
  • stephwurking - Moderator Jun 10 @ 9:02 AM EDT
    Thanks for coming out, Jim! #nt2t
    In reply to @JKatzaman
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:02 AM EDT
    I am Jesse from NJ, a HS bio teacher, summer pastimes include home renovations and blogging about them #NT2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:03 AM EDT
    We will be using Q1, A1, Q2, A2 (question 1/answer 1) format. Please respond to each question like: A1, A2, etc & include our hashtag #NT2t
  • Clymer_Edu Jun 10 @ 9:03 AM EDT
    Justin from NJ - Aspiring School Leader - Vacationing to Orlando! #nt2t
  • seni_bl Jun 10 @ 9:03 AM EDT
    Hi #NT2t joining from Germany. Teacher and mentor. Summer pastime: reading, traveling, relaxing
  • TrishKing6 Jun 10 @ 9:03 AM EDT
    Good morning #nt2t! Trish, 6th grade social studies, in Chattanooga, TN. Summertime reading & chatting on the deck with my dogs is my fave.
  • jschwartzcen Jun 10 @ 9:04 AM EDT
    #nt2t Morning from rainy Manitoba Canada. I am gr. 3/4 teacher in small rural school. Love to walk in my neighborhood park.
  • CHitch94 Jun 10 @ 9:04 AM EDT
    Chris from Bloomington, IN. Teach world history for private online HS affiliated w/ Indiana Univ. Don't have summers off but travel. #nt2t
  • stephwurking - Moderator Jun 10 @ 9:05 AM EDT
    Hello, Stephan - co moderator and co founder of the #nt2t chat
    • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:01 AM EDT
      Please introduce yourself, tell us where you are from, your role, and your favorite summer pastime. #NT2t << be sure to include this hashtag
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:05 AM EDT
    Glad to have you! #NT2t
    In reply to @seni_bl
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:06 AM EDT
    Get ready... Q1 coming up! #NT2t
  • JKatzaman Jun 10 @ 9:06 AM EDT
    Good to see you, Stephan. #NT2t
    In reply to @stephwurking
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:06 AM EDT
    Sounds like the perfect pastime! Welcome Trish! #NT2t
    In reply to @TrishKing6
  • lrangle95 Jun 10 @ 9:06 AM EDT
    I am Leslie from Virginia. I am a student teacher at Radford. I enjoy spending as much time outside as I can in the summer! #Nt2t #EDSP454
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:07 AM EDT
    Q1: Why encourage students to mix in Twitter with outdoor activities in the summer? #Nt2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:07 AM EDT
    I teach rural too, whole different ball game! Welcome John :) #NT2t
    In reply to @jschwartzcen
  • JKatzaman Jun 10 @ 9:08 AM EDT
    A3 Summer can be a mix of indoor and outdoor activities. Twitter is indoor but its reach is way far outdoor and worldwide. #nt2t
  • CHitch94 Jun 10 @ 9:08 AM EDT
    A1) It's a good way to stay connected w/ topics they are interested in. I share extra resources w/ my Ss via Twitter & Flipboard. #nt2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:08 AM EDT
    Sounds like Q1 is perfect for you then! Welcome to the chat :) #NT2t
    In reply to @lrangle95
  • Clymer_Edu Jun 10 @ 9:08 AM EDT
    A1: Through the use of a hashtag, students can stay connected with each other and their school over the summer months. #nt2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:09 AM EDT
    Confused? Need some help? Tweet @stephwurking @shyj @hturk139 or anyone in our chat! #NT2t
  • stephwurking - Moderator Jun 10 @ 9:09 AM EDT
    We do what we can and have to. Good morning to you! #nt2t
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • MrRessler Jun 10 @ 9:09 AM EDT
    Do any of you use twitter directly to communicate with students? Or incorporate it in connection with your lessons? #nt2t
  • stephwurking - Moderator Jun 10 @ 9:09 AM EDT
    Hello Justin - thanks for tweeting by. #nt2t
    In reply to @Clymer_Edu
  • jschwartzcen Jun 10 @ 9:09 AM EDT
    With Twitter and other media tools we can get on equal footing with our city partners. #nt2t
    • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:07 AM EDT
      I teach rural too, whole different ball game! Welcome John :) #NT2t
      In reply to @jschwartzcen
  • massignmenthelp Jun 10 @ 9:10 AM EDT
    10 Lifestyle Tips that can Help College Freshman Save a lot of Money https://t.co/t4PuIYV8ld #catholicedchat #Nt2t
  • AssignmentHelpN Jun 10 @ 9:10 AM EDT
    A Professional’s Guide for Using Case Studies in Online Classroom https://t.co/SA4ZZzFre1 #catholicedchat #Nt2t
  • CHitch94 Jun 10 @ 9:10 AM EDT
    I teach online but share extra resources via a class hashtag. Have feed embedded on the course homepages. #nt2t
    In reply to @MrRessler
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:10 AM EDT
    A1: If they are doing a cool outdoor activity, they can hashtag it & find other people doing the same thing #NT2t #stayconnected
  • TrishKing6 Jun 10 @ 9:10 AM EDT
    A1. I wouldn't encourage my 6th Ss to use it but the US girls I work w/ on service use it to connect to nonprofits, peers & others #nt2t
    • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:07 AM EDT
      Q1: Why encourage students to mix in Twitter with outdoor activities in the summer? #Nt2t
  • TrishKing6 Jun 10 @ 9:11 AM EDT
    A1b. On some outdoor ed trips this week, we- as a class- connected with environmentalists & other experts #nt2t
  • jschwartzcen Jun 10 @ 9:11 AM EDT
    #nt2t A1: Difficult to do that with grades 3/4 students as they would need parental help and most of my parents are not on Twitter.
  • seni_bl Jun 10 @ 9:11 AM EDT
    A1: Students should explore their environment - in reality and virtual. Both are interesting ways to learn-combination is the best. #NT2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:12 AM EDT
    I use it for both. Some of my Ss find it easier to send me a quick tweet, mostly I use it to showcase my Ss work, & build my network! #NT2t
    In reply to @MrRessler
  • MrRessler Jun 10 @ 9:12 AM EDT
    Do students have to follow you on twitter to get these resource hashtags? Are they also online for regular web access? #nt2t
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • jschwartzcen Jun 10 @ 9:12 AM EDT
    #nt2t A1: Must make sure as a parent that they do not spend too much time on screen. Need to get out in nature.
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:13 AM EDT
    I am going to highly encourage my parents to get on twitter next year at back to school night! Such a great tool for all. #NT2t
    In reply to @jschwartzcen
  • seanrussell311 Jun 10 @ 9:13 AM EDT
    A1. Students could engage in 'tweet-ups' with friends, family, even teachers. It's a chance to extend authentic learning. #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:13 AM EDT
    Hi #nt2t. Sorry I'm late. Was just scrolling through the rest of the awesomeness of #HackingLeadership.
  • stephwurking - Moderator Jun 10 @ 9:14 AM EDT
    Leveling the filed - a blessing for many of us. #nt2t
    In reply to @jschwartzcen
  • CHitch94 Jun 10 @ 9:14 AM EDT
    Nope. They can just follow the hashtag or just check the feed on the homepage. The course is totally online so they have to be online. #nt2t
    In reply to @MrRessler
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:15 AM EDT
    Q2 coming up in just a minute! #NT2t
  • Clymer_Edu Jun 10 @ 9:15 AM EDT
    Twitter is an easy and effective way to break down the walls school #nt2t
    In reply to @MrsDamianoWH, @jschwartzcen
  • stephwurking - Moderator Jun 10 @ 9:15 AM EDT
    No probs, Jeremy! Anything you want to share here? #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:15 AM EDT
    Yes. "Doing something cool this summer, tweet me! Tag me, I'd love to see." Great msg to students. #NT2t
    In reply to @seanrussell311
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:16 AM EDT
    Q2: Why would teachers spend time on Twitter during the summer? #Nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:16 AM EDT
    A1) ❤️this idea. Students need a PLN! But Twitter often isn't their thing compared to Instagram and Snapchat. Do we need them on here? #nt2t
    • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:07 AM EDT
      Q1: Why encourage students to mix in Twitter with outdoor activities in the summer? #Nt2t
  • lrangle95 Jun 10 @ 9:16 AM EDT
    A4: twitter is a great way for teachers to find new resources for the upcoming school year to use with students #NT2t #EDSP454
  • CHitch94 Jun 10 @ 9:16 AM EDT
    A2) To learn new things, share what they know, make connections that they can use with students during the school year. #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:17 AM EDT
    Cool stuff! #nt2t
    In reply to @MrsDamianoWH, @MrRessler
  • jschwartzcen Jun 10 @ 9:17 AM EDT
    I find most of my parents are on Facebook so will start a class Facebook page next year. #nt2t
    • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:13 AM EDT
      I am going to highly encourage my parents to get on twitter next year at back to school night! Such a great tool for all. #NT2t
      In reply to @jschwartzcen
  • seni_bl Jun 10 @ 9:17 AM EDT
    A2: simple answer: Learning. Life Long Learning - you can't stop it. And Twitter ist always an personalised PD. #NT2t
  • JKatzaman Jun 10 @ 9:17 AM EDT
    A2 Summer is a good time for teachers to expand their personal learning network, which they can readily do on twitter. #NT2t
  • seanrussell311 Jun 10 @ 9:18 AM EDT
    A2. Twitter is the world's largest PLN! Why would you NOT check it out from time to time over the summer? 😀 #nt2t
  • Clymer_Edu Jun 10 @ 9:18 AM EDT
    A2: We are living the perfect reason right now! The ability to connect and learn from hundreds of people around the world! #nt2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:18 AM EDT
    Currently running EOY survey & one of the ?s is, "Which form of social media would be best for teachers to post fun pics of class on?" #nt2t
  • TrishKing6 Jun 10 @ 9:18 AM EDT
    As a class we do to connect with other classes, Ss come up with ideas & I put them on Twitter & use Storify to collect & show replies #nt2t
    In reply to @MrRessler
  • stephwurking - Moderator Jun 10 @ 9:18 AM EDT
    Anything you have found so far? #nt2t
    In reply to @lrangle95
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:20 AM EDT
    Not "whether." Which. 👏🏽👏🏽#digcitsummit #k12prchat #nt2t
    • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:18 AM EDT
      Currently running EOY survey & one of the ?s is, "Which form of social media would be best for teachers to post fun pics of class on?" #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:21 AM EDT
    I wish you well! #nt2t
    In reply to @MrsDamianoWH, @jschwartzcen
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:21 AM EDT
    Didn't want to give them the option of none haha. So far instagram is winning with my 10th graders #NT2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • laurkjohnson Jun 10 @ 9:22 AM EDT
    Morning y'all! A1- Since Twitter chronologically saves things, it'll be nice to look back and reflect on what we did this summer. #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:22 AM EDT
    A2) To model continuous learning... and to learn when nobody's looking. #nt2t
    • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:16 AM EDT
      Q2: Why would teachers spend time on Twitter during the summer? #Nt2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:24 AM EDT
    Next question in just a minute!! #NT2t
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:24 AM EDT
    Curious who out there has experienced this successfully. This is something I'd love to see. #nt2t #leadupchat
    • seanrussell311 Jun 10 @ 9:13 AM EDT
      A1. Students could engage in 'tweet-ups' with friends, family, even teachers. It's a chance to extend authentic learning. #nt2t
  • stephwurking - Moderator Jun 10 @ 9:25 AM EDT
    Welcome, Lauren! I guess we can always use @paricipate to get transcripts of chats. #nt2t
    In reply to @laurkjohnson
  • laurkjohnson Jun 10 @ 9:25 AM EDT
    A2: As a teacher, I personally love learning and never want to stop. This is the perfect time to learn as much as possible from others #nt2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:25 AM EDT
    Q3: What are some fun ways to develop literacy skills in Ss on twitter? #NT2t
  • JKatzaman Jun 10 @ 9:26 AM EDT
    A3 Sounds picky, but Twitter is a great place to practice good grammar. You can stand out from peers and learn just doing that. #NT2t
  • Clymer_Edu Jun 10 @ 9:26 AM EDT
    A3: Having only 140 characters, twitter can be a great tool to demonstrate summarizing. #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:28 AM EDT
    A3) "Brevity is the soul of wit." - E.B. White. Challenge them to distill increasingly complex statements into witty <140 characters. #nt2t
    • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:25 AM EDT
      Q3: What are some fun ways to develop literacy skills in Ss on twitter? #NT2t
  • CHitch94 Jun 10 @ 9:28 AM EDT
    A3) They could summarize books they've read, make up Twitter convos between characters, etc. #nt2t
  • seanrussell311 Jun 10 @ 9:28 AM EDT
    A3. Tweet a new haiku each day of summer vacation. #nt2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:28 AM EDT
    This is true. Keep it short and sweet! #NT2t
    In reply to @Clymer_Edu
  • jschwartzcen Jun 10 @ 9:29 AM EDT
    #NT2t A3: It gets them to think concisely since you only have 140 characters to get your idea across.
  • seanrussell311 Jun 10 @ 9:29 AM EDT
    A3. Tweet out critical vocabulary words and definitions. #nt2t
  • BobYamtich Jun 10 @ 9:29 AM EDT
    brevity is also the mechanism of #empathy- an easier path from mind to heart. #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:29 AM EDT
    Cool. They tweeted their experience as well? Or your tweets just piqued their interest? #nt2t
    In reply to @seanrussell311
  • jschwartzcen Jun 10 @ 9:30 AM EDT
    From time to time we do a Twitter summary of a book chapter that we have read. #nt2t
    • CHitch94 Jun 10 @ 9:28 AM EDT
      A3) They could summarize books they've read, make up Twitter convos between characters, etc. #nt2t
  • laurkjohnson Jun 10 @ 9:30 AM EDT
    A3: Twitter could be used with summer reading: lit chats with others also reading the same book, finding or making memes that work... #nt2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:30 AM EDT
    That's awesome! Reminds me of the pokemon hunts of last summer, but more educational lol #NT2t
    In reply to @seanrussell311, @JeremyDBond
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:31 AM EDT
    And present the amalgamation of tweets as "My summer learning"! Show students, colleagues, supervisors... spreads the word of Twitter. #nt2t
    • laurkjohnson Jun 10 @ 9:22 AM EDT
      Morning y'all! A1- Since Twitter chronologically saves things, it'll be nice to look back and reflect on what we did this summer. #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:32 AM EDT
    Meeting them where they are isn't a bad strategy either! #nt2t
    • jschwartzcen Jun 10 @ 9:17 AM EDT
      I find most of my parents are on Facebook so will start a class Facebook page next year. #nt2t
      • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:13 AM EDT
        I am going to highly encourage my parents to get on twitter next year at back to school night! Such a great tool for all. #NT2t
        In reply to @jschwartzcen
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:33 AM EDT
    Q4 almost up! #NT2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:33 AM EDT
    #mysummerlearning sounds like a great hashtag to promote Ss using! #NT2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • laurkjohnson Jun 10 @ 9:33 AM EDT
    That's an awesome idea! #nt2t
    • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:31 AM EDT
      And present the amalgamation of tweets as "My summer learning"! Show students, colleagues, supervisors... spreads the word of Twitter. #nt2t
      • laurkjohnson Jun 10 @ 9:22 AM EDT
        Morning y'all! A1- Since Twitter chronologically saves things, it'll be nice to look back and reflect on what we did this summer. #nt2t
  • stephwurking - Moderator Jun 10 @ 9:33 AM EDT
    Great idea - #nt2t
    • laurkjohnson Jun 10 @ 9:30 AM EDT
      A3: Twitter could be used with summer reading: lit chats with others also reading the same book, finding or making memes that work... #nt2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:33 AM EDT
    Summer goals for Ss: Read a book and join a twitter book club for it. Find your people! #NT2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:34 AM EDT
    Q4: Whom would students want to follow over the summer? #NT2t
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:34 AM EDT
    How is it this hashtag has barely been used? Let's do this thing! #MySummerLearning #nt2t
  • seanrussell311 Jun 10 @ 9:35 AM EDT
    A3. Tweet interesting photos and have students respond with descriptive text. #nt2t
  • CHitch94 Jun 10 @ 9:35 AM EDT
    A4) Someone in a career in which they are interested, an expert in a field/topic they'd like to learn more about. #nt2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:35 AM EDT
    I am putting it on my whiteboard on Monday, SOLD! I only have 5 days left with my Ss, I will def promote! #NT2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • MrRessler Jun 10 @ 9:35 AM EDT
    @Clymer_Edu I like the idea of using Twitter for summarizing. #nt2t
  • JKatzaman Jun 10 @ 9:36 AM EDT
    A4 Students can be encouraged to follow their heroes on Twitter to learn how accessible people can be. Hope heroes aren't Kardashians. #NT2t
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:36 AM EDT
    The character thing can be a real riot, based on what people have done on Twitter outside of education. Kids should love it. #nt2t
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:36 AM EDT
    My principal might even be on board with doing a prize in Sept for the best or most tweets with #mysummerlearning #NT2t right @MrKavcak ? :)
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @MrKavcak
  • LeeAraoz Jun 10 @ 9:36 AM EDT
    Persuasive Blog Posts: My Twins Show How It's Done #edchat #satchat #satchatwc #LeadUpChat #nt2t https://t.co/T6GXh2rvGL
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:37 AM EDT
    Especially if they were spelling bee competitors and plan to be again next year. #nt2t
    In reply to @seanrussell311
  • laurkjohnson Jun 10 @ 9:37 AM EDT
    A4: Ss could follow peers, Ss around the globe in the same grade or classes, Ts, authors they are reading, anyone who inspires them. #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:37 AM EDT
    Perfect! #nt2t
    In reply to @seanrussell311
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:38 AM EDT
    A4: Could even create a list of awesome ppl for Ss to follow and give it to them before summer. #NT2t
  • CHitch94 Jun 10 @ 9:38 AM EDT
    Maybe a drawing where each tweet = an entry (or every 5 tweets or similar). That way students don't feel their learning being judged. #nt2t
    In reply to @MrsDamianoWH, @JeremyDBond, @MrKavcak
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:39 AM EDT
    Yes! Because some learning could be on vacations or camps, but some can be just in your own backyard! #NT2t
    In reply to @CHitch94, @JeremyDBond, @MrKavcak
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:39 AM EDT
    And I'll get my middle schooler to do it. (At least one for every IG post about "fleek" or nails.) 😉 #nt2t
    In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
  • mra_mb Jun 10 @ 9:39 AM EDT
    A3- There are loads of authors on Twitter. Ss could try and reach out and get responses over the summer, come back excited to share. #nt2t
  • MsEdupreneur Jun 10 @ 9:39 AM EDT
    A4 Twitter PLN connects people and ideas - together, we spark passion and change around the world #nt2t #aussieED
  • laurkjohnson Jun 10 @ 9:39 AM EDT
    The #MySummerLearning hashtag is a brilliant idea! #nt2t
  • EduGladiators Jun 10 @ 9:40 AM EDT
    TODAY #EduGladiators talks assessments w/author @ClassTechTips leading the convo! Join us! #CatholicEdChat #leadupchat #iteachphysics #nt2t
  • CHitch94 Jun 10 @ 9:40 AM EDT
    And teachers could use it, too (or anyone really) to show Ss that learning is LIFELONG! #nt2t
    In reply to @laurkjohnson
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:41 AM EDT
    That's the whole point. It's not about "doing more school." Learning is everywhere. #nt2t
    In reply to @MrsDamianoWH, @CHitch94, @MrKavcak
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:42 AM EDT
    Q5 coming up... #NT2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:43 AM EDT
    Q5: How can teachers use Twitter to catch up on reading and other hobbies? #NT2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:44 AM EDT
    A5: I have been using twitter to get my summer reading list together! Awesome books get mentioned in edu chats, I order on amazon! #NT2t
  • CHitch94 Jun 10 @ 9:44 AM EDT
    A5) Follow and post to #BookCampPD. I get some great book recommendations from people who post on #sschat & other chats as well. #nt2t
  • seanrussell311 Jun 10 @ 9:44 AM EDT
    A5. Search for and connect with someone that shares your hobby. #nt2t
  • JKatzaman Jun 10 @ 9:44 AM EDT
    A5 Twitter, especially via lists, can keep teachers and others abreast on latest reading and hobbies -- whatever subjects they like. #NT2t
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:45 AM EDT
    A potentially hilarious summer exercise. #nt2t
    • seanrussell311 Jun 10 @ 9:35 AM EDT
      A3. Tweet interesting photos and have students respond with descriptive text. #nt2t
  • seanrussell311 Jun 10 @ 9:45 AM EDT
    A5. Start a Twitter book club. #nt2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:46 AM EDT
    #captionthis is always fun! #nt2t
    In reply to @seanrussell311
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:47 AM EDT
    What books are you guys planning on reading this summer? #NT2t
  • CHitch94 Jun 10 @ 9:47 AM EDT
    A5) I know of some schools and groups of educators who use Voxer for book study. Think some have used w/ students as well. #nt2t
  • CHitch94 Jun 10 @ 9:47 AM EDT
    I just finished Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow. Still deciding what to read next. Have MANY on my to-read list. #nt2t
    In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:48 AM EDT
    I am currently reading #hackingPBL and I need a new highlighter lol. Also on list: innovators mindset and shift this #NT2t
  • laurkjohnson Jun 10 @ 9:48 AM EDT
    A5: Finding new reading material, starting a blog for the writers, and finding new fun crafty things to make! #nt2t
  • jschwartzcen Jun 10 @ 9:48 AM EDT
    #nt2t A4: Most students are not on Twitter so it becomes rather difficult to get them to follow anyone who is not a celebrity.
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:50 AM EDT
    There also may or may not be a romance fiction in my summer pile based on a jersey shore love story... #NT2t
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:50 AM EDT
    A5) Intrigued by "other hobbies" possibilities. Maybe it's biking, waterskiing, running a 5K. It could be about modeling persistence. #nt2t
    • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:43 AM EDT
      Q5: How can teachers use Twitter to catch up on reading and other hobbies? #NT2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:51 AM EDT
    Last question in a minute! #NT2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:52 AM EDT
    Q6: What summer jobs can teachers perform on Twitter? #NT2t
  • laurkjohnson Jun 10 @ 9:53 AM EDT
    A6: Twitter chat moderator for Ss and S. :) #nt2t
  • CHitch94 Jun 10 @ 9:53 AM EDT
    A6) Developing their knowledge and skills, supporting other Ts and Ss, etc. #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:54 AM EDT
    So back to the Q: Need we push Twitter? Popular in some places, not others. My kid said Twitter is for old people as much as Facebook! #nt2t
    • jschwartzcen Jun 10 @ 9:48 AM EDT
      #nt2t A4: Most students are not on Twitter so it becomes rather difficult to get them to follow anyone who is not a celebrity.
  • Clymer_Edu Jun 10 @ 9:54 AM EDT
    A6: Facilitating Professional Development #nt2t
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:54 AM EDT
    A6: If only I paid for promoting twitter for teachers, because that's what I do... A LOT #NT2t
  • JKatzaman Jun 10 @ 9:55 AM EDT
    A6 Perhaps there are mentoring and coaching opportunities on Twitter, at least to make initial contacts. #NT2t
  • laurkjohnson Jun 10 @ 9:56 AM EDT
    #NT2t I'm currently reading The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken. I've been told it's the next Hunger Games and Divergent. It's a trilogy.
    In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:56 AM EDT
    Ss who are on here do like it. They love seeing posts about their progress in class, etc. Other Ss, we will need to get thu IG or SC #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:56 AM EDT
    Some of these ideas can be used on other platforms (such as "caption this" on IG). But I do think Twitter's unique. Open to thoughts. #nt2t
  • CHitch94 Jun 10 @ 9:56 AM EDT
    Think this is a good point. Ss should be encouraged to make connections, share learning, etc. but with choice of platform. #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:57 AM EDT
    Love that you're connecting with parents that way. In the end it might show the benefit of expanding beyond one platform. #nt2t
    In reply to @seanrussell311
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:58 AM EDT
    Challenge: Describe summer in 140 characters, add image or gif and tweet with the hashtag #nt2t
  • laurkjohnson Jun 10 @ 9:58 AM EDT
    #NT2t A lot of them are on Instagram. Ts could connect with them there using the same ideas.
    In reply to @CHitch94, @JeremyDBond
  • MrsDamianoWH Jun 10 @ 9:59 AM EDT
    Was just in another chat about this the other day. IG in edu. Maybe a goal for next year. Need to read up on it! #nt2t
    In reply to @seanrussell311, @JeremyDBond
  • JeremyDBond Jun 10 @ 9:59 AM EDT
    Good to hear! And for those not on it, I don't mind a little nudge to encourage Twitter. Just curious about others' experiences. #nt2t
    In reply to @MrsDamianoWH