#digitaledchat Archive
#digitaledchat is a global twitter chat that covers almost everything and anything to do with modern learning, educational technology and learning spaces. Contributors are often from all over the world and new participants are always welcome to take part!
Monday October 24, 2016
Welcome to this edition of . Have fun, get involved and be nice! Please introduce yourself. https://t.co/ObAMzrF7lf
Great to have you back for seconds!
Hi all, Jon from Perth Hills, sitting in a dept meeting all tweeting in
Hello - Myles from Parts Unknown, South Taranaki, DP/Classroom teacher
Welcome aboard Jon, great to have input from the might WA!
Evening all. I'm Mal, 1st year BPE teacher joining the from East Auckland tonight. Hope you have all enjoyed the long weekend
Hi all! Tweeting over a hot stove; boiling pasta. It's only 6pm here in Queensland!
Your state needs to get daylight savings! LOL Welcome Sir!
Good evening I'm Michael, feeling inspired to build an epic blanket fort in Auckland...
Anyone in my Twitter network want to join in the discussion for the next hour?
Twitter personal lear… https://t.co/yvyRyIIy9g
Welcome to this edition of . Have fun, get involved and be nice! Please introduce yourself. https://t.co/ObAMzrF7lf
Hey all Dean from Melb interested in Ss agency, making, designing & learning try my best to hang around
Hey How about the super long weekend! Kia ora from a beautiful and still-gasp- Wgtn.
Yeah baby! Welcome Michael. Build away!
Yeah baby! Welcome Michael. Build away!
Hi Anna here. I will be intermittent tonight, busy busy. 🙂
Evening Sophie from Chch checking in :)
Hi Matt from Perth. Just about to launch into our first dept Twitter chat. Thanks
Enjoying some banana bread while learning some new skills
Hi Stuart and all. Heather from Kaitaia
Evening all, First year HPE, Tamaki College :) Really excited for tonight's topic!
Kia Ora just made it back to AKL from Whitianga!
I'm thinking about how, at home and potentially at school... - will need proper planning for this :)
Penny from Melbourne. I'll join in once I've done an urgent re-analysis of assignment marks...
Bet the boys just love it!
For the new people on tonight. I strongly recommend tweet-deck!
Good stuff, I've finishing an assignment!
Welcome Heather as always!
Tweetdeck is what made Twitter suddenly make sense for me!
Welcome Tim and great multi-tasking!
It really needs to be part of the curriculum. I set it for homework once
Great to have everyone on deck. Here's Q1 for this . What is a professional learning network? https://t.co/IUbZ93HT2u
Evening, hope you got a break this w/end?
. take a risk use the@app on your phone
Great to have you and your WA team on deck! Much appreciated!
A1 A group of like minded educators who are ready to collaborate and learn from each other.
Kia ora! Nic here. Checking in from Wellington!
One day my friend, one day! LOL
Weekends all a bit the same as every other day in my new life but had a chance to shove baby at daddy, so yes!
A1: somewhere where you can collaborate, collect and share ideas with others
A1: Opportunities for teachers to learn together. To learn from one another and to get outside their smaller bubbles!
A1: a space to share, learn & develop knowledge it's awesome
It will change your life (twitter chat life that is). I have two columns running!
It will change your life (twitter chat life that is). I have two columns running!
Good on you! Great to have you with us.
A1: A group of people who are interested or employed in the same vocation who endeavour increase their knowledge
A1 PLN = web of professionals whose sole purpose for existence is mutual support so all members can become the best they can
A1 For me, it's awesome not feeling like I'm the only one!
And including people that challenge and have different views too
Thank goodness for a short week in NZ!
A1 PLN = a wider world of ideas to improve my professionalism, maybe, sometimes, hopefully
Nice Tim. It is about knowledge ins't it?
on our own, we're lone nuts - together we are a bag of nuts!
Yes for those of us in isolated locations it can mean that were up to date and relevant
Great definition, Mallory! https://t.co/zoRGc3vidr
A1: somewhere where you can collaborate, collect and share ideas with others
. My PLN has supported me in anything I have tried and given me ideas & valuable learning & connections & friends globally
It also means you're part of something greater, impossible as individuals!
A1 An invaluable group of people, f2f + online, who provides support, info, discussion, collab, opinions, resources, ideas...
Actually that is a great point - yes I think thats a vital ingredient to improving what we do
A1: A place (or "place") to collect clever brains and test shy ideas.
It is borderless, great post Leonie!
Knowledge, skills, perspective (this is probably a biggie), wisdom, etc
A1- My PLN is my rocket fuel.
A1) A PLN is a place to share ideas, knowledge, resources, as well as reach out when help is needed!
Love the concept of twitter as a testing ground! https://t.co/Mxr2Fez34B
A1: A place (or "place") to collect clever brains and test shy ideas.
Yes look at us for instance? We wouldn't have met if it wasn't for Twitter
Often the more we hear from others, the more validated our own opinions are.
Ooh perspective definitely a key word
Also means that we're ALL equal in voice and importance! A1
Agreed, both parties need to be willing to change otherwise it won't work
A1) A fountain of knowledge from like-minded people, who are passionate and keen to collaborate with one another = a PLN!
An online PLN can stretch perspective, challenge and redefine. Not an 'echo chamber'
Great points. Often I learn more from constructive disagreements than agreements...mostly. LOL A1
a source for ideas and inspiration, a place to share your successes and learn from your mistakes
Nice and I concur. Often distance & digital enables more constructive debate!
Thats right and also a great source of ideas and inspiration
and for those of us in non-isolated locations...
Yes that's a good example.
But sometimes the echo chamber is necessary if you are alone at your school
Great point Ben and welcome. Other people's mistakes are great learning!
Any BMS students want to join in the chat about what Twitter assignment taught them? Did you network??
I disagree Stuart! I learn more from agreements
Yes of course! Great way to network and meet f2f.
A1 PLNs are people with common interests and goals coming together to seek, share and challenge knowledge and understanding
A1: Love this! As a graduate it has been great having a professional network of helpful colleagues. https://t.co/cJDu7W7Psg
A1 For me, it's awesome not feeling like I'm the only one!
We have so many devil's advocates on , it's awesome...no group think!
We have so many devil's advocates on , it's awesome...no group think!
A2) It is free, accessible anywhere, at anytime, you can connect with people globally, people are tweeting by choice
A1: a your own personal go to for inspiring ideas, a wealth of combined knowledge for immediate answers
A2: can easily connect with others from around the world from the comfort of your own home!
A2 Having to be succinct in 140 chars means that you have to think before you type so you don't run out of characters and the
It definitely helps to find your tribe
I think it encourages you to try new things and take risks as you're constantly exposed to new ideas
Yes well its always great to meet inspiring people whose work you admire
A2 Twitter is great because I can talk to anyone anywhere in the world very easily and then sometimes meet them f2f
A2: Twitter is filled with people who have similar ideas and also the complete opposite ideas. Both help me learn.
when in isolated places, you find that you are not so far out in your ideas
That's awesome to hear. I learn just as much from new teachers as the experienced ones via twitter! A1
A2 in a word, accessibility
Q2 - Live tweeting conferences that have a hashtag (when others are too) is great way to network. Many connections from that.
Cool, far our but only in location, so in with the thinking!
is now trending in New Zealand, ranking 1
A2: it's easily curated & allows anytime, anywhere collaboration
A2: Twitter is a great place for a as the community of educators is growing, it's global & relevant
Was thinking about keynote at
To be fair, in NZ we are all isolated (to different degrees)
A2) Twitter is great for the chats - I meet new people every chat, with amazing experiences and backgrounds!
A2 No borders, able to access local and global ideas, thinking and contacts!
Very thankful I found Google Keep to keep all the useful links during chats
A2: Twitter is an easy way to meet like minded people, to discuss topics and ideas...and even meet them for real!
is being hilarious again. https://t.co/2CtMjntIht
A2 Having to be succinct in 140 chars means that you have to think before you type so you don't run out of characters and the
A2 Twitter allows you to access and connect a global knowledge network
Nice work and welcome Miss Octopus! LOL. So important to stretch.
and some of us can still be isolated
So true! I got so much out of being ! Can gather so much from following tweets
For some confererences, many on Facebook too. Hard to be in 2 places at once! (I need to teach them Twitter ;-)
Far reaching communities can be involved but can we convey all we need in 140 characters
DMs are useful, I'm in a couple of groups where I know someone will get back to me in minutes with ideas
A2: it's anytime anywhere learning, you have the freedom to choose and for professional learning
You could teach in the middle of AKL and still be "isolated".
A2: I love that it challenges the natural teacher tendency to prattle on. You have to get to the point. Rare for us!
Haven't heard of this one! Will need to check it out
Yes I didn't think about it from that perspective... I retract my original statement!
A2 Easy to scan for new ideas, great way to connect, and chats provide structured, regular chances to share
Good point. Most of my co-hosting arrangements are done via DM including being sent the Qs.
Yes agree completely my original statement has been shot down in flames!
.A2. Connections flexibility, learning ideas. Instant help and professional dev if you need it
Key word scanning! Otherwise easy to get over-loaded! A2
Google Keep is a free add on to Google Chrome. Instant stickies
A2 Twitter is a great way to and say - I know you, you're just like me!!
It means you can’t waffle! https://t.co/8cfluQub61
A2 Having to be succinct in 140 chars means that you have to think before you type so you don't run out of characters and the
Rural isolation still has obstacles!
Lucky I have my kiwi mate here to interpret!
Don't retract- still very valid!
A2a: And you get these pithy snapshots of someone else's classroom; someone else's mind. Fascinating to dip into.
I live tweeted the event last Thurs. Groups leader followed tweets from her sick bed!
Yes good point! But love that my feed is all ed related so a quick glance usually provides something good :)
It does... but there's other aspect of it as well that work really well
Oh you can, you just need to do it briefly ;)
you interested in contributing to chat about Twitter personal learning network?
Great conversation. There is a lot of great stuff out there. Sometimes way too much stuff! https://t.co/afj6S9N1XT
Key word scanning! Otherwise easy to get over-loaded! A2
I think this is key. I'm on FB for personal, twitter soley for edu too!
Ha ha - thats great Matt!
Yes! I often get lost in this chat, due to side-chats, thank goodness for transcripts!
Yes was just thinking more about that - I think it is my fave over other social media because it is ed only!
So true, just got back from Whitianga tonight, less keen on the big smoke!
A2. I like how you can share links easily. I often read what others have to say. It's very easy. https://t.co/SSWokNEjFH
A3: It's more about ideas, 140 characters
A3 % of Ts on Twitter is v small, especially in NZ - also don't always have time to respond & things get lost in the muddle
Would find it hard mixing them. Different audiences for personal v professional.
A3 Twitter is more of a Mars rover of ideation than Deep Space 9 Knowledge Explorer
At times when you need instant feedback, support and answers nothing can beat it
Excellent point Michael, have always found this strange!
A3) Hard to have conversations with multiple people at once, so many people to follow it's hard to know what to read
A2 It allows you a greater ability to develop the area you need to rather than what s picked for you
A3 oh that alien look you get when you say u r on twitter & it’s the best PD
A3 The signal to noise ratio is sometimes out of whack. Can be confusing. Too much information that can be hard to curate
A3: it takes time to develop a good , can't happen overnight, you need to be prepared to engage in conversations & share
Definitely. FB groups useful too but when I look at Twitter I’m in the edu zone!
Sometimes I wonder if I should follow other stuff on Twitter...
A3: There are so many conversations happening. For me it is getting people onboard the Twitter conversation to begin with!
A3 when you're new to it, it can be daunting. Other than that, if you choose your network carefully, none.
A3: distractions with social media and it is isolated to those people who use and enjoy technology
Great solution, I hope they never move from the 140 characters! Will be horrible for chats!
Well there you go with your big cities like Whitianga, Auckland...
A3: message can sometimes be lost or misunderstood in the 140 characters
That's why following hashtags works well - took me a while to figure that one out....
Good point. Means universal access, doesn't always have to be used!
A3: Authenticity. You can be anyone under the veil of tech.
A3: getting overwhelmed in chats! Used to before using TweetDeck. Also seeing a new idea but sometimes hard to find it again
A3 timings, often the chats you want to take part in are at inconvenient times due to time zones
Yes and its great that when you meet people that are as passionate as you you can help
Yes! And often the tone isn't picked up accurately! A1. Welcome BTW
Too many Ts asking for other Ts to do their work on FB - seems like resource repository
It's the whole birds of a feather thing! We all inspire each other up and forward!
So true!! I don't follow people who just retweet, or aren't very active
A3 From chats I see familiar ppl pop up but overall its quite vast and personal connections can be more difficult
Nice tweet https://t.co/enFADKp6Ww
A3 recieves differing media attention raising concerns about impacts of opening opinions with limited explanations and misinterpretations
What Leonie said!
https://t.co/vYKjvJMqsA
.A2. Connections flexibility, learning ideas. Instant help and professional dev if you need it
Yes, for bigger ideas it's best to blog. Chats are fast and succinct.
also, I run my own blog, so if I've got more to say I'll tweet a link
Well pu. Isn't set up for micro-blogging like twitter!
A3: Insulated hive minds, creeping commercialisation, and the angry pockets of adversarial eduTwitter. That's all, though!
It makes you really think about the point you are trying to make. Expanding has a different forum.
Yes I really think we do and you don't get that so much on other medium
A3 Prejudice I suspect - the idea that Twitter is for trolls rather than for meaningful interaction. Also, cliched responses
Yes that is definitely the recurring theme! And often not a lot else!
Nice synergy. I do likewise. Use twitter to promote a blog post or cool link.
Just finished for the day and glad to have made it for the
A perfect solution. I was going to try blogging this year but chickened out - maybe 2017!
A2 provides positive interactions at conferences to recieve and apply feedback.
A3 Twitter had no editing/spellcheck function after you post.. Argghh!!!!
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This is where Keep is great - or take quick screenshots and collate ideas later in Storify :)
A1: A network of professionals who help each other out/share common resources that aid in skill development.
A2 forums can provide networking in isolation and international mindedness.
I find the smaller groups better (the NZ genus hour one and google apps are pretty helpful)
think in terms of chat like ,speed freaks some out. Our WA visitors are nailing tonight though. A3
think in terms of chat like ,speed freaks some out. Our WA visitors are nailing tonight though. A3
A3: Forgetting the and starting your own random conversation
Thanks for the heads up I’ll have to check those out
I am having difficulty getting involved in many chats as they aren't NZ based, so upsetting!
chats also a good way I think to add educators to your Yes great that we can add images, URL links, polls too
A2: Information seeking/swapping is quick/real time. Brevity helps in digesting more data effectively.
Publishing is very powerful - but more so when it's collective. Let's collaborate?
A3 People who Tweet about not educational material or cross over too much to personal stuff
A3 We need to listen & respond rather than promoting, extolling & trying so hard to make an impression
A3 .... addiction
Is that a barrier?
Really good point. I haven't seen it too much in PLNs, but the troll factor will always exist.
Yes being alert at 9 or 10pm can be a barrier!
Dunno, & I taught together 'cos of Twitter . It can be as personal as one makes it but not = f2f
That surprised me too. The ones going are awesome though. Few but mighty!
yep, there are a few out there.
A3: Its strength is its weakness too. Data overload. Onus on user to streamline it in a way that makes sense.
not a chat. FB group (though not a bad idea for a chat, Stuart)
That's why I moved from 9.30 to 9 but also still wanted accessible to AUS PLN.
I was told by someone the other day they heard twitter was on the way out…they not on twitter mmmm
Gotta spread the good stuff. The things I've learned for edu Twitter!
Or they are sometimes in the middle of a school day!
only people not on twitter say twitter is on the way out!
Likewise, still some perception of it only being for social media not ed media.
and we're meeting this week to look at I think really positive!
this isn't a bad idea at all. Would help to keep an open mind! Sorry but who was this?
9 I can manage! Is a good time for both
yes, good point, a should support growth
Yes thats true I think its hugely important factor w/interact with for that reason
Really? I've ended up in great chats from all over and learned so much
One must learn early on that every tweet is not capable of being read! LOL
Yeah most of those don't happen so often, this one is gold though :) +
I get nervous about it & wonder if all I am doing is repeating everyone's good ideas.
Likewise but we don't want too many NZ Ts to get left behind.
Im still very new,so trying to work out the best times throughout the week I can chat!
me too! Tweetdeck helps too
A4: interesting Q I guess maybe not being aware of the full context of a tweet and maybe the idea won't translate well
Sorry, late again! Just back from walking the dog. gr8 topic.
Great point. Nothing wrong with co-writing articles.
It's when they end up at 2 or 3 in the morning that's more of a problem
during night ( chat, UK/US friendly time) a challenge.
A4 over optimism, not checking facts. Not everything on twitter is relevant, socially acceptable or well thought out.
There are only so many ideas but your opinion is unique!
A4: Sensitive info. about school/admin may end up in the wrong place. Danger of over-generalization. 0 impact.
A4 A Twitter PLN is as dangerous as a face to face PLN - educators doing adventurous, innovative, world changing things!
Ive had that shared to me a couple of times but I get in my car not long after
A4: That all of our interactions are online and we forget how to talk to real people. That we talk rather than do.
Mine are more random chance chat encounters- like a lucky dip -
Very true. Even with disclaimers, we are still representative of ed institutions.
that is so true. I wonder wot the replacement is...
A4 misinterpretation of personal vs professional opinions and visability
Defiantly but there's been lots I would like to be involved in but can't
0 Impact! We need to educate Ss that there can be an impact if social media is not used well.
A4: Overly invested in digital chats
A4 Spending too much personal time on professional things - can cut into time with family/friends not living in the moment
We're lucky the big US chats are around our lunchtime in NZ.
nothing wrong with that, as long as you acknowledge them
Yes, and hate the fact that my brothers follow me- must be so boring for them
A4 If you don't respect it your words and actions could have a negative influence on others
Karen Spencer keynote brilliant speaker
Good point Ben. Furthermore, I love hearing multiple views on one idea1
what happens when you tweet I had a bad day at work?
When I find one I add it to a list in windows notes
And often exponential effects!
Is there are good list of those somewhere? Keen to check some out while on leave
A4 Leaving great ideas as just twittering instead of selecting, sharing and applying to your own context
.Sorry phonecall A3. can't join in the chats I want eg as I'm teaching/ in class wth 5/6 yr olds Also time diff
A4: Misinterpretation of what we say. It can be taken out of context. Fear of perception v reality
A4- Have to remember it's a public forum and leaves a digital footprint
Wait, is this a reference to the US election?
A4 you need to know where the line is. Good rule of thumb, if you wouldn't say it to you SLT don't say it on Twitter
I wouldnt have learned half of what I learned in the last 3 months without Twitter!
A4: Getting too many amazing new ideas at once. And neglecting loved ones for your addiction. Cheaper than gambling or meth!
A4) There are people on Twitter who aren't open minded or open to new ideas, opinions or change..
A4 Have heard comment, 'I'm just addicted to learning.' That's fair but really, no addiction is ultimately helpful. Balance
Can be for any PLN, l need to manage and get a better balance https://t.co/u36Ng5z5t4
A4 Spending too much personal time on professional things - can cut into time with family/friends not living in the moment
Well I just use Twitter for educational stuff and Im not on FB... Im sure they enjoy your work...
A4) with only 140 characters, tweets can be misinterpreted easily
A4 there's lots out there, but it might not be specific to your particular needs
so many people outside education view twitter as a personal social media site
needs to prepare for school. Thanks for jumping onboard!
hahahahha - I find that very funny
agreed, but twitter is often during the evening or mornings, prime family time.
A4 Easy to misinterpret online/written communication anyway let alone sticking to 140
Being passionate is my preferred expression. But it's important to have balance in work/life teaching
Good point, also very easy to forget those in physical closeness!
Or end up procrastinating other school work because you'd rather be in a chat as it's fun and free PD :P
A4. Dangers are people may not be who they seem.Can get harassed.Was told I was unprofess.to tch like a pirate
A4 Yes agreed! Sometimes the space can be very limiting and lead to misunderstandings! typos! ! !
A4: important to keep a balance of online and face to face professional learning
I've had some interesting humour fails on twitter. I called infectious ...
be mindful of re-reading/ taking a breath, considering the formating before send
Sorry, late again! Just back from walking the dog. gr8 topic.
For sure, that's why I was late 2night walking the dog. Miss quite a few chats due to timing https://t.co/OIzYTaO9Si
agreed, but twitter is often during the evening or mornings, prime family time.
I block everyone whose not an educator who follows me as per my profile
helped with ideas collated from chats but its more like other ideas that pop up in home
That's just ignorance! Keep going me hearty!
You hope for some aroha from your PLN, as everyone has bad days! :)
It was a moment of brilliance.
A4 Is misinterpretation of the short tweet format any worse than other forms of text do you think? Spoken or written?
.A4 2/2. People need to respect diff opinions. Sometimes sch wk,family,time,stops interactions you would like to do
I really like this stance, keeps you safe and your stream going with integrity and relevance.
Wow, just two Qs to go! Now for Q5. How can teachers effectively grow their PLN via twitter? https://t.co/C4zcT6VS1a
Ahhh, I screenshot them as I see them, or retweet :)
I do it all of the time... (as you know!)
A4: woudl have to agree with sometimes you can gain too many new ideas at once!
That's a good point, that's why following helps!
A5: With patience. Tons of it. And by interacting frequently. Quality over quantity.
And here I am thinking you're awesome for doing so! Don't listen to the negative ppl
I think it can escalate more quickly than a face to face situation
Its one of those things I feel really strongly about I probably could have a few more followers
Yeah, I try and stay positive online.
There's always the spectators who find it easier to criticize than take part.
PLNs are great for sharing :) Chime into my inaugural chat on financial literacy 8pm AEST this Sunday
A5- Don't expect, share honestly and be respectful no matter what
Economy of words is an art. I heard primary classes use a paper tweets effectively https://t.co/JfMHhDjC7o
A4) with only 140 characters, tweets can be misinterpreted easily
Quality over quantity. I now audit my followers for edu people only now.
Do you have any strategies for coping with that? Ignore some things perhaps? Sample the stream?
Sounds awesome, good luck!
thank you! will have to check out her blogs!
A5 join chats
And then get into a convo with people who talk your talk:)
A5) Engage in chats, share ideas, lessons, resources, don't just retweet, follow educators - I want to know the answer!!
A5 By getting involved in a positive way digitally... by involving themselves in chats such as
Q5 as new Tweeter it's hard to build profile so that others will interact/answer Qs. Getting there though 😁
But you're doing it well. Who cares if you don't have any more followers? I don't follow neducators
A5 Getting involved with chats like this! Being an active user not just passive absorber (though that useful too!)
A5: Follow people who interest you. Interact with people you follow. Get involved in multiple twitter chats. Tweet often!
It is a wonderful thing speaking 2 speak to another with whom you disagree. Broadens perspective
A5 twitter has been very effective for me
True! We're maybe more thoughtful with word limits. I edit tweets more than I edit classroom explanations! 😳
Oh you know how some people get about how many they have and all that...
You're doing awesome, the more chats you take part in, the more people will connect. A5
Fair point. Especially if someone hasn't attempted to provide additional clues?
A5 Participate in chats (even overseas) follow every1 who follows u (educators that is), meet Ts @ conferences & follow them
A5 follow recommendations of those u already follow. Just get in there and follow! Enjoy the new connections u make
I see you can buy 5000 for like $50. ....Yeah right!
A5: Ts need value which means it has to be useful teachers need to use tech to work smarter not harder
a5 through chats like this, but also by meeting people face to face then connecting on Twitter
.Talkng bt Dave Burgess hooks.I sd"If yr Ss didn't have to be there wld u be tchng to an empty room?"I wouldn't
A5 By listening, responding, sharing, being interesting, INTERACTING & following
Awesome post and so true! Need to listen and give IMO.
A5 try to interact & comment on answers during chats.
Often times my ‘dry’ sense of humour gets me in trouble when I speak! Some people take me too seriously.
"Escalate" into ...? Just misinterpretation, disagreement, or worse - flaming?
If I like an idea I retweet it for future reference but sometimes forget or struggle to find
If all else fails, make them walk the plank!
Yeah I've seen lots of those and people selling products and stuff... no thanks...
A5: join chats, follow people who would add to your professional learning, engage in conversations, share your voice
A5: Beware the echo chamber. Listen to diverse views. Challenge yourself to grow yourself.
A5 Interact with purposeful passion and share and exchange ideas with respect and willingness to consider different views
It gets easier. You take part in like a vet!
It gets easier. You take part in like a vet!
Different ppl use it for diffnt things- network or just collegiality- important to be clear what we want it for
:-) Me too! Except in edchats where I'm more rushed!
A5 Also easier to know your interests and then grow from there.
A5: Such an important idea. Challenge yourself to grow! https://t.co/oRQrvUtz0i
A5: Beware the echo chamber. Listen to diverse views. Challenge yourself to grow yourself.
Just wrote a blog post over the weekend for Chch ed. Worry that it is 'good enough'
it could be any of those, problem is once something is misinterpreted you've lost control
A5: connect with others you meet at conferences, follow good Ts in your subject area
Where to meet is the question though! look forward to being invited to things/attending conferences
It will be! So few people have the courage to go "live'. Well done. Feel free to share the link!
Only one way to find out! Gotta do it : ))
:-) Does other people's misinterpretations cause *you* problems though? If not, then ...
.A5 Make connections through chats & on home page like & comment on what interests you.Add educ every week. Support others
A4:not contributing it's very easy to be a passenger but feel like you're contributing by pressing like or retweet
That to me - its the negative side, not too keen on those 'promoted tweets' either...
agreed but there are some very blurred lines there at times!
Ohhh! Would love to read that.
Often, in my experience knowing someone on twitter makes meeting them in person a lot easier!
Will do. Fine tuning it at the moment....
Important point, Tim. Sometimes just getting involved is battle enough! https://t.co/B8ccHFpJ2C
A3: distractions with social media and it is isolated to those people who use and enjoy technology
Twitter is a source & lead for finding gr8 educators and then digging deeper with their shared resources eg collaborate blogs
educamps, conferences (, ),
Even outside of the chat, you can use if share before or after chat if you want!
Even outside of the chat, you can use if share before or after chat if you want!
A5: Twitter Chats work a treat! Have been able to talk to and follow so many great new people while collecting new ideas
The plus is that we can step away when we need to. Simple. I like that
Thanks for the food for thought - I'll keep that in the back of my mind!
in the UK we have where teachers meet and exchange ideas - all voluntary and free
yeah, you just walked up to me and started talking, no introduction or anything
A5:give Ts a crash course share shortcuts, the most valuable people you follow, run the second session using it not the first
It's great for cross collaboration btwn curriculum areas, business, communities and other stakeholders too
I blog for my own reflections and collation of lessons, however haven't been lucky enough to be found/shared yet!
i found that works the other way too meeting people you have interacted with on twitter.
Where are they? F2F or online?
Ha! Meant to say- "non educators" but ran out of space. love it though
A6 I have a big cull every 6 months and reduce number of people Im following based on relevance and activity
Yeah maybe, I thought you were someone else! LOL. In reality, Had to touch base.
Sounds awesome! I do this with my friends, but would be great to have in NZ with anyone!
I thought it was a real term! LOL!!!!!!
Good point. Better to strive to avoid it in the 1st place?
twitter provides a great platform to challenge too.
A6 The 'unfollow' button!
Same here, I use unfollowers.
A6: I have a combination of professions in my PLN - not just edu. It's important to get more than edu perspectives.
It does eh, the concept rocks! So much talent and sharing and free!
A6, I monitor what the ppl I follow tweet to ensure my PLN is calibrated to info pertinent to my growth.
some people only request people who r in education follow them. Cld reduce unwanted traffic...
Same! It is most definitely a word now!
A6 I have become more selective since getting my head around Twitter more. Like the idea of doing a regular cull too
get your blog added to and have it automatically post to that... people will notice..
.Don't make PLN huge.Only educators tht u connect with.Not commercial sellers /non educators or people that don't tweet 4 wks
that’s the best part. We can shape our ideas together and at times come up with something new!
The value in Twitter for me professionally is to share with like minded people and get different ideas/strategies & shortcuts
That's a great point Anna. ED can't shut itself off from the rest of the world! A6
any tips of what you find effective?
I literally spend a couple of hours going through it and being critical...
unfollowers (free) lets you cull 100 a day!
A6: Lists. Helps you streamline the information. Using tools like Tweetdeck assist in organisation too.
A6- Scanning home feed (people I follow), notifications, and some of my preferred feeds.
A5: Just came across this chat tonight so am now interacting. Hi there!
For sure. It is important that we keep within the real world, not the education silo.
A6 Mostly pay attention to hashtags, but occasionally look at the main feed (pretty fast though)
I couldn't possibly comment on that
Yet to attend one - but Im MDTA so lucky to have a lot of digital upskilling weekly
change only grows through warm and cold feedback
Lists is my next goal! Thanks for the help sheet
Cheers for the tip - I'll get onto that! :)
Great point or otherwise we will cease to have relevancy and impact!
A6: For me, the things I think I’ll use later on I like. Also copy links and feed them to my channel at work.
I'm happy to come over to NZ to blaze a trail for !!
Still the best form of communication IME.
I'll keep an eye out for updates...
When I first started Twitter chats I was reading rather than tweeting. Definitely gain more from active participation
Welcome any time mate. It is SUMMER over here now. LOL
That's how most of us start off, then we slowly jump in a little more each time.
Yes, that's a great point. Have to seek different perspectives
I like the idea of testing ground
Otherwise groupthink becomes a real threat.
A6: use of lists and searching #'s helps
Great call. Its the interaction that help shape our thinking. https://t.co/83Pxj6SfjE
When I first started Twitter chats I was reading rather than tweeting. Definitely gain more from active participation
A6) Only follow people I am interested in reading tweets from, and scan for key words in the tweets before reading in full!
A6 Create lists, research hashtags & selectively follow - following everyone creates 2 much 'noise' - I follow intentionally
TeachMeets in NZ are now online, runs them.
I've just seen that, the hashtag has been used before
Alright , I'm getting sleepy and after a long weekend, I'd better get a good sleep for tomorrow :) Thanks for a great chat!
I did one last year, great fun, used Google Hangouts.
