#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 December 3, 2016
9:00 AM EST
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:00 AM EST
    Welcome to #Nt2t! Today is our 3 year old Birthday Bash!! Questions for the chat are here & on the photo cards.
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:00 AM EST
    Today @hturk139 will be moderating. Tip: open a new column (in Tweetdeck) or a new browser window to follow our moderator #NT2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:01 AM EST
    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
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:01 AM EST
    Confused? Need some help? Tweet @stephwurking @hturk139 or @shyj #NT2t
    In reply to @stephwurking, @hturk139, @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:01 AM EST
    So who do we have here today? Please introduce yourself & if you are new to Twitter, please say hi! #NT2t
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:01 AM EST
    Hi Hannah #nt2t Carl from the land of 1am Sunday
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:01 AM EST
    Hello dear friend! I hope you and the family are all doing well. #NT2t
    In reply to @martysnowpaw
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:01 AM EST
    Hey Carl! How are you doing? #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:02 AM EST
    Introductions: Please introduce yourself, tell us where you are from, your role, and your favorite birthday memory. #NT2t
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:02 AM EST
    @shyj #nt2t Good Morning this is Melissa from Katy TX, 7th grade science. Happy Birthday bash!
    In reply to @shyj
  • knolinfos Dec 3 @ 9:02 AM EST
    Hi Julie :) @shyj Happy Birthday and cheers with a GOOD #GlühWein #MulledWine #VinChaud ;) #NT2t Keep UP the GREAT work!
    In reply to @shyj
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:02 AM EST
    Hi Julie #nt2t @shyj I'm not new but it seemed rude not to say Hi
    In reply to @shyj
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:02 AM EST
    Thanks for joining us from the future, Carl! I always find that so funny. :) #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:02 AM EST
    I am Julie, co-founder of #NT2t, from Missouri, USA. Can't believe our little chat is turning 3! Where has time gone?
  • stephwurking - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:02 AM EST
    Hello everyone and Thanks for coming out to help us celebrate 3 years of #nt2t!
  • JessicaStacey25 Dec 3 @ 9:03 AM EST
    Good morning all! Jessica from AL here! HBD #nt2t
  • martysnowpaw Dec 3 @ 9:03 AM EST
    Marty Keltz Educator & Producer & Co-Founder of #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:03 AM EST
    Good morning Melissa! So happy that you could be here to help us celebrate! #NT2t
    In reply to @ChouinardJahant
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:03 AM EST
    Hannah, first grade teacher and co-mod of the chat. I haven't been here long, but I love being part of such a great community! #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:03 AM EST
    Hi Gust! Thank you for the bday wishes! I LOVE gluhwein! #NT2t
    In reply to @knolinfos
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:03 AM EST
    Carl from Avonsleigh Australia #nt2t High school maths and science teacher Best birthday... Every student in my House threw me a big 40th
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:03 AM EST
    We hope everyone says hi, new and not-so-new! #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • brianrozinsky Dec 3 @ 9:04 AM EST
    ♬ Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, #nt2t. Happy birthday to you. ♫ I'm Brian. I teach MS Ss Eng in CO.
  • Schulz4th Dec 3 @ 9:04 AM EST
    Nikki: 4th grade teacher in Des Moines, IA joined Twitter Wednesday #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:04 AM EST
    Great. Hot day coming up 32C. can't sleep #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • stephwurking - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:04 AM EST
    Into a lot collaborative learning. #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:04 AM EST
    #nt2t My favorite birthday memory all the times- growing up in Calif going to the happiest place on Earth for the day-Disneyland
    In reply to @hturk139
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:04 AM EST
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Carl, and many, many more! #NT2t
    • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:03 AM EST
      Carl from Avonsleigh Australia #nt2t High school maths and science teacher Best birthday... Every student in my House threw me a big 40th
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:04 AM EST
    It's dark here in the future. #nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • stephwurking - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:05 AM EST
    That's the thrill of chats like these - We walk away feeling We've learned something new. #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Funniest bday memory-when my hubby forgot about my surprise 50th bday party! We had to miss it b/c we were laying tile in the bathroom #NT2t
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Yeah that 40 business was a while ago #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Happy Birthday to the group! #nt2t
  • TamarraLC Dec 3 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Tamarra from California #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:06 AM EST
    ***Q1 in one minute! #nt2t "There are two great days in a person's life - the day we are born and the day we discover why." ~William Barclay
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:06 AM EST
    Just 2 or 3 yearrs ago, right? 😊 #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:06 AM EST
    Hi Nikki. Welcome from half a world away #nt2t
    In reply to @Schulz4th
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:06 AM EST
    sad but a little comical. #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:06 AM EST
    And we have a small chance of snow later this week! #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:07 AM EST
    Q1: When is your Twitter birthday? Why did you join Twitter? #nt2t
  • martysnowpaw Dec 3 @ 9:07 AM EST
    #Nt2t Thank you... sending hugs..
    In reply to @shyj
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:07 AM EST
    Not sure that's funny Julie #nt2t @shyj
    In reply to @shyj
    • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:05 AM EST
      Funniest bday memory-when my hubby forgot about my surprise 50th bday party! We had to miss it b/c we were laying tile in the bathroom #NT2t
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:07 AM EST
    #NT2t Amazing quote.
    In reply to @hturk139
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:07 AM EST
    Welcome Tamarra and thanks for joining us on our 3rd birthday! #NT2t
    In reply to @TamarraLC
  • stephwurking - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:07 AM EST
    Won't be able to stick around, about to board. Save me piece of cake! #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:08 AM EST
    more like 2 or 3 schools ago #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:08 AM EST
    We can laugh now, but I got the goods on him for life now 😂 #NT2t
    In reply to @ChouinardJahant
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:08 AM EST
    Thank @shyj, she found all the relevant quotes for today! #nt2t
    In reply to @ChouinardJahant, @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:08 AM EST
    It is now; at the time, not so much 😊 #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:08 AM EST
    Yep. That's why I have to put the C after 32C #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:09 AM EST
    Hi Tamarra #nt2t
    In reply to @TamarraLC
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:09 AM EST
    LOL....I am SURE the USA is going to join the rest of the world any time now! #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:09 AM EST
    #NT2t A1 Not even a year- end of Dec will be my 5 month Twitter birthday. Why? A way to connect with like minded educators, Growth
    In reply to @hturk139
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:09 AM EST
    A1: Apparently I joined Twitter in Dec. 2014, so it's my 2 year Twitter birthday this month too! #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:10 AM EST
    A1: I joined Twitter in Feb 2008 at a conference. I joined b/c I was "forced" to sign up by the keynote. I HATED it! #NT2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:10 AM EST
    A1: I got on Twitter for a college class, and didn't use it for the first few months. But @SFecich convinced me, and here I am! #nt2t
    In reply to @SFecich
  • Schulz4th Dec 3 @ 9:10 AM EST
    A:1 joined 3 days ago as a class requirement. Live chat also required. Feeling nervous. #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:11 AM EST
    A1) i joined in October 2014 I had just lost my role in the school and was looking for some other teachers to help #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:11 AM EST
    I will make sure he doesn't 😂 #NT2t
    In reply to @ChouinardJahant
  • FoleyKev Dec 3 @ 9:11 AM EST
    Hi to all from Kevin in Ireland #NT2t
  • dayankee Dec 3 @ 9:11 AM EST
    Hi everyone. I'm a little late to the party. Good morning. I'm Don from Naples, FL - 7th Grade ELA teacher #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:11 AM EST
    Safe travels friend! #NT2t
    In reply to @stephwurking
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:11 AM EST
    That's awesome! Twitter is a great source for those things, even though it seems an unlikely one at first! #nt2t
    In reply to @ChouinardJahant
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:11 AM EST
    Happy birthday Hannah! #NT2t
    • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:09 AM EST
      A1: Apparently I joined Twitter in Dec. 2014, so it's my 2 year Twitter birthday this month too! #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:12 AM EST
    What do you see when you look up. Venus and Moon big tonight. Orion in middle of sky now #nt2t
    In reply to @TamarraLC
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:12 AM EST
    Good morning Don, welcome to the bash! We know you were arriving in style, fashionably late. :) #nt2t
    In reply to @dayankee
  • brianrozinsky Dec 3 @ 9:12 AM EST
    A1 My Twitter bday=4 June 2015. I joined as part of a conference. https://t.co/YEn5b08kHg. Find yr 1st tweet- https://t.co/vC3dlJeWDf #nt2t
    • brianrozinsky Jun 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Now look what you've done, #InnEdCO15. Got me feeling all twitterpated about the potential of social media in education.
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:12 AM EST
    Happy B-day #nt2t I joined Twitter in Feb. of 2014 b/c someone asked me to host a chat. My fingers were shaking! But oh, the gift of growth.
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:12 AM EST
    Agreed a friend convinced me to get on and join education chats- best advice ever. #NT2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:13 AM EST
    Convincing people that's it's worth it is the hardest part...once they're here it speaks for itself! #nt2t
    In reply to @ChouinardJahant
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:13 AM EST
    Hi, #nt2t. Jeremy from Connecticut. A1) My Twitter birth date was Feb. 9, 2014.
  • TamarraLC Dec 3 @ 9:13 AM EST
    A1 I joined 7 weeks ago for a class I am taking. #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:13 AM EST
    Don't feel nervous. But initially you need to do some work to build up who to follow. Pays off in long term #nt2t
    In reply to @Schulz4th
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:13 AM EST
    Woo-Hoo! Happy birthday to you too @Schulz4th If you need any help, please ask! We are all here to support you! #NT2t
    • Schulz4th Dec 3 @ 9:10 AM EST
      A:1 joined 3 days ago as a class requirement. Live chat also required. Feeling nervous. #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:13 AM EST
    Wow, hosting a chat right off the bat! Good for you, and glad you made it through! #nt2t
    In reply to @BarbaraGruener
  • martysnowpaw Dec 3 @ 9:13 AM EST
    I joined Twitter in March 2009 #nt2t Oh My!
  • brianrozinsky Dec 3 @ 9:13 AM EST
    Good, energetic nervous? :) Welcome Nikki. #nt2t
    In reply to @Schulz4th
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:14 AM EST
    ***Q2 in one minute! #nt2t "The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." ~Oprah Winfrey
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:14 AM EST
    LOL....I can't imagine forgetting something like that! #NT2t
    In reply to @ChouinardJahant
  • dayankee Dec 3 @ 9:14 AM EST
    I didn't understand Twitter at first but when I finally got it, things took off. It's amazing! #nt2t
  • FloradTeach Dec 3 @ 9:14 AM EST
    Happy Birthday 🎉 #nt2t Joined Twitter a few years ago but really have truly used it for the past two years. Great way to enhance learning
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:14 AM EST
    congratulations! #NT2t
    In reply to @Schulz4th
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:14 AM EST
    another February 2014 in the house! #nt2t
    In reply to @BarbaraGruener
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:14 AM EST
    Hey Kevin! Thanks for coming to our 3rd birthday celebration! #NT2t
    In reply to @FoleyKev
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:14 AM EST
    For fun I downloaded my Twitter archive today. Those first few tweets were very interesting #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:15 AM EST
    Q2: How do you celebrate educators and education on Twitter? #nt2t
  • JessicaStacey25 Dec 3 @ 9:15 AM EST
    A1. I have 2 BD's prsnl n 2012 & I strtd my new 1 ths yr I joined @ 1st bcs I ws curious, I use it now 4 T, prntng tips, & entrtnmnt #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:15 AM EST
    If you go to your profile, underneath your bio it says what month/year you joined Twitter. #nt2t
    In reply to @FloradTeach
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:15 AM EST
    Hey Don! How are you friend? Really miss you on the edcamp team! #NT2t
    In reply to @dayankee
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:15 AM EST
    Hi Jeremy! My publisher encouraged me to join as well since my book would be coming out in May that year. #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:16 AM EST
    Wow, what an adventure! Definitely a story to tell. #nt2t
    In reply to @BarbaraGruener, @twitter
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:16 AM EST
    Hi Marty. How are things in your corner of the world? #nt2t
    In reply to @martysnowpaw
  • dayankee Dec 3 @ 9:16 AM EST
    St. Louis is wayyyyy ahead of the curve! #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • Schulz4th Dec 3 @ 9:16 AM EST
    Yes, energetic but also have 15mo old running around. Afraid to be too distracted, haha #nt2t
    In reply to @brianrozinsky
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:16 AM EST
    hi, Julie! So I take it you wouldn't recommend that method to recruit? What's more effective? #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:16 AM EST
    A2) I talk a lot with educators. I have formed loose PLNs on my areas of interest and these really help me #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:17 AM EST
    A2: I love to RT & share what educators are doing from all around the world. Great way to recognize the amazing learning & ppl. #NT2t
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:17 AM EST
    #nt2t Read their blogs, comment on their awesome ideas & Tweets, follow them back if Kindred spirits, retweet, encourage, Voxer chat
  • dayankee Dec 3 @ 9:18 AM EST
    A2 I try to showcase what my colleagues are doing and I always make sure to participate in #followfriday #nt2t
  • dayankee Dec 3 @ 9:18 AM EST
    A2 I try to showcase what my colleagues are doing and I always make sure to participate in #followfriday #nt2t https://t.co/86z8GvHuz8
  • EoinLenihan Dec 3 @ 9:18 AM EST
    Joined November 2014. I started my website and the same weekend. Wanted a new challenge. @kerriattamatea started around same time. #nt2t
  • brianrozinsky Dec 3 @ 9:18 AM EST
    Ah ha! That higher degree of difficulty you've undertaken, as w/diving or gymnastics, can really multiply your final score! #nt2t
    In reply to @Schulz4th
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:18 AM EST
    So you're still feeling the newbie rush? Congrats and welcome! Are you acclimating well and growing a lot? #nt2t
    In reply to @TamarraLC
  • dayankee Dec 3 @ 9:18 AM EST
    No, I won't be there. Just in spirit. However, if anyone is doing a session where I can Google+ in, I might make it #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:19 AM EST
    #nt2t Celebrate education by sharing the innovative ideas you are using, retweet the amazing lessons others are doing= collaborate
    In reply to @hturk139
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:19 AM EST
    what'd you discover about yourself? #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • 121coachFSSLDSB Dec 3 @ 9:19 AM EST
    Q2 I share resources and thinking with my #PLN and they push my thinking/practice; evolving; learning and motivation ❤️ #nt2t good morning
  • Schulz4th Dec 3 @ 9:19 AM EST
    A2: starting off by connecting with other 4th grader classrooms/teachers around the world #nt2t
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:19 AM EST
    Wow, congrats. That's a lot to start all at once. So many connections since then, right? #nt2t
    In reply to @EoinLenihan, @kerriattamatea
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:19 AM EST
    Think it's b/c he had us tweet to each other during his keynote. It was very distracting.Should have intro us to great Ts #NT2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • EoinLenihan Dec 3 @ 9:19 AM EST
    Love connecting, having eds. join my classes via Skype. Read & share blogs. Like helping #nt2t reach a wider teaching community.
  • JessicaStacey25 Dec 3 @ 9:20 AM EST
    A2. I like to rt, follow, "like", & share w/ my PLN #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:20 AM EST
    A2) Being here. Parents and educators are so often in silos. I'm here to say: I'm grateful for all that you do. Let's grow together. #nt2t
  • EoinLenihan Dec 3 @ 9:20 AM EST
    It has been unbelievable! It really has changed my entire teaching practice and my knowledge of ed. #nt2t
    In reply to @BarbaraGruener, @kerriattamatea
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:20 AM EST
    And you are doing AMAZING work @EoinLenihan If you don't follow Eoin, you should! And check his website too! #NT2t
    In reply to @EoinLenihan
  • FloradTeach Dec 3 @ 9:20 AM EST
    A2 I like to respond to tweets, thank people for sharing, retweet, ask ?s, I think it's always positive to do so and a way to connect #nt2t
  • EoinLenihan Dec 3 @ 9:21 AM EST
    Not the chat #nt2t of course :) Actual new teachers on twitter :)
    In reply to @EoinLenihan
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:21 AM EST
    Hard to convince people of worth of Twitter. I just use word of mouth. #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @shyj
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:21 AM EST
    A3 #nt2t Celebrate education by inspiring other educators to step out of their comfort zone and share their creativity on Twitter.
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:21 AM EST
    Twitter testimonial from an awesome educator! #gccedu #nt2t
    • EoinLenihan Dec 3 @ 9:20 AM EST
      It has been unbelievable! It really has changed my entire teaching practice and my knowledge of ed. #nt2t
      In reply to @BarbaraGruener, @kerriattamatea
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:21 AM EST
    A2: There is so much negativity surrounding education that using Twitter to celebrate you wonderful ppl is so important #NT2t
  • JessicaStacey25 Dec 3 @ 9:22 AM EST
    Yes!!! Love this, I do it too! I love chatting & gtng more info. #nt2t
    In reply to @FloradTeach
  • EoinLenihan Dec 3 @ 9:22 AM EST
    Thanks Julie, I have benefitted so much from you and #nt2t. Such a supportive community. Just great people always willing to help!
    In reply to @shyj
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:22 AM EST
    yeah, sounds like making someone drive on a highway who's never set foot in a car. That's for people who are already into it. #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:22 AM EST
    I got into an astronomy conversation with a celebrity comparing what we both could see 2nd day on twitter #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:22 AM EST
    A2: By celebrating each other, RTing and sharing, ppl see value from the moment they get here! #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:23 AM EST
    ***Q3 in 1 minute! #nt2t "Every celebration ends with something sweet, a cake, and people remember. It's all about the memories." ~Cake Boss
  • EoinLenihan Dec 3 @ 9:23 AM EST
    Thanks Hannah :) People here are there to help and share their knowledge. Such a good bunch! #nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:23 AM EST
    If you are lurking right now, that's great b/c you are learning at the same time. Please do intro yourself so we can say hi. #NT2t
  • martysnowpaw Dec 3 @ 9:23 AM EST
    Agree, Very important!!! #nt2t
    • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:21 AM EST
      A2: There is so much negativity surrounding education that using Twitter to celebrate you wonderful ppl is so important #NT2t
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:23 AM EST
    that crazy sun. hope it's a nice day #nt2t
    In reply to @TamarraLC
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:23 AM EST
    The more you get out there and share on social media the more your colleagues will see it's value & learn amazing strategies #nt2t
  • brianrozinsky Dec 3 @ 9:23 AM EST
    A2 Interact w/ideas & the ppl who have them. Listen, query, comment. Trade resources between the Twittersphere & the real world. #nt2t
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:23 AM EST
    A2: To share out resources, to talk with Ts from other schools, to promote Skype chats, to promote #positivity, to connect w/the world #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:24 AM EST
    Q3: What makes your participation on Twitter special and sweet? #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:24 AM EST
    I enjoy comparing how we do some real basic things in teaching. helped me reflect #nt2t
    In reply to @EoinLenihan, @BarbaraGruener, @kerriattamatea
  • JessicaStacey25 Dec 3 @ 9:24 AM EST
    I absolutlely love #nt2t chats! I haven't been able 2 chat much in the past month, but I always check it out!
  • TamarraLC Dec 3 @ 9:24 AM EST
    A2 I Rt, like, and have learned a lot in my short 7 weeks. #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:24 AM EST
    Twitter gives us opportunity to find those outside of our school/neighborhood. Different ideas, cultures, roles. So awesome to see! #nt2t
    • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:20 AM EST
      A2) Being here. Parents and educators are so often in silos. I'm here to say: I'm grateful for all that you do. Let's grow together. #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:24 AM EST
    wow!! Which celebrity, if I may ask? Seems like the platform that gets us closest to previously inaccessible people. #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:24 AM EST
    Thanks for the birthday wishes! I think a lot of ppl "lurk" for a year or so while they build their confidence & find their voice. #NT2t
    • FloradTeach Dec 3 @ 9:14 AM EST
      Happy Birthday 🎉 #nt2t Joined Twitter a few years ago but really have truly used it for the past two years. Great way to enhance learning
  • EoinLenihan Dec 3 @ 9:25 AM EST
    Couldn't agree more Julie! #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:25 AM EST
    💕 #NT2t
    In reply to @EoinLenihan
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:25 AM EST
    Many people at my school still see twitter as a social thing and don't understand the benefits #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • PranSang Dec 3 @ 9:25 AM EST
    hi Julie I was lurking around,, Pranav from Mumbai IN #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • Ryan7Read Dec 3 @ 9:25 AM EST
    https://t.co/tErdbzzeRj #nt2t @hornungwonder @WonderWorkshop #HourofCode #coding4kinders
    In reply to @hornungwonder, @WonderWorkshop
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:26 AM EST
    Exactly! I would like to see what ppl actually do here, what to share, what can I lrn, & who to follow. #NT2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • EoinLenihan Dec 3 @ 9:26 AM EST
    Same Carl. Gave me great confidence in experimenting with new pedagogies e.g. #PBL #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @BarbaraGruener, @kerriattamatea
  • Ryan7Read Dec 3 @ 9:26 AM EST
    Hey Ryan from IL. #STEAM teacher, tech director and completed PhD course work jumping in. #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:26 AM EST
    Welcome, Pranav! Feel free to jump in whenever, or just take it all in. It's a great bunch of people here at #nt2t!
    In reply to @PranSang, @shyj
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:26 AM EST
    Arguably it IS still a social thing, but with purpose and growth. A professionally social thing. #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:26 AM EST
    And you, Marty, have taken the lead to break the mold and grow our base. Thank you! #NT2t
    In reply to @martysnowpaw
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:26 AM EST
    #nt2t A3 I have learned more from Twitter in 5 mo then 1 year of my Masters' b/c the expertise & innovation on Twitter is endless.
    In reply to @hturk139
  • ShiftParadigm Dec 3 @ 9:27 AM EST
    Right on Julie! @shyj #celebrateEducation #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:27 AM EST
    It was a rather unknown celeb and the fact that we had that in common means we still chat sometimes #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:27 AM EST
    Good morning, Ryan! Thank you for always jumping in to #TrendThePositivity and learn and grow with us. #nt2t
    In reply to @Ryan7Read
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:27 AM EST
    Another great shout-out to the power of Twitter in education and the importance of being in a professional community! #nt2t #gccedu
    • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:26 AM EST
      #nt2t A3 I have learned more from Twitter in 5 mo then 1 year of my Masters' b/c the expertise & innovation on Twitter is endless.
      In reply to @hturk139
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:27 AM EST
    Yes inaccessible people. if you are relevant, a lot of "important people" will answer short questions #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • brianrozinsky Dec 3 @ 9:27 AM EST
    Or at least their publicists! A3 Chances to connect w/author & publishers has been sweet thrill for me, my Ss. #nt2t
    • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:24 AM EST
      wow!! Which celebrity, if I may ask? Seems like the platform that gets us closest to previously inaccessible people. #nt2t
      In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • Ryan7Read Dec 3 @ 9:28 AM EST
    no problem. Be in an out, lots going on today. Still no word on my cousin. #nt2t
    In reply to @BarbaraGruener
  • JessicaStacey25 Dec 3 @ 9:28 AM EST
    A3. I feel so cnctd 2 others that I have "met" through Twitter & I look frwrd 2 chatting w/ people from all over especially here in #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:28 AM EST
    In about 5 hours #nt2t
    In reply to @TamarraLC
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:28 AM EST
    A3: For me, it is the friendships I have built around the world. I know ppl doubt "real" friendships via tech can happen, but they can #NT2t
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:28 AM EST
    A3) I have a personal learning network. As a non-educator, I hadn't really experienced that before. Twitter expands the notion to all. #nt2t
  • dayankee Dec 3 @ 9:28 AM EST
    A3 Yep, the people and the ideas. #nt2t
  • PranSang Dec 3 @ 9:28 AM EST
    A2: #nt2t by liking & retweeting their posts commenting & giving feedback on their tweets and blog posts. Introducing them to your other PLN
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:29 AM EST
    It takes so much time to get them there, but when you do....WOW! #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:29 AM EST
    Agreed!! I feel the same when familiar names pop up every Saturday. And when you meet someone f2f, like old friends! #nt2t
    In reply to @JessicaStacey25
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:29 AM EST
    I think they use facebook as part of their social life and bring that comparison to twitter #nt2t
    In reply to @rhonhigg, @shyj
  • martysnowpaw Dec 3 @ 9:29 AM EST
    ...and so much more to do... #Nt2t
    • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:26 AM EST
      And you, Marty, have taken the lead to break the mold and grow our base. Thank you! #NT2t
      In reply to @martysnowpaw
  • EoinLenihan Dec 3 @ 9:29 AM EST
    I am the same. Just having experts on any topic at your fingertips has helped my teaching. #nt2t
    In reply to @ChouinardJahant, @hturk139
  • FloradTeach Dec 3 @ 9:29 AM EST
    A3 Being able 2 connect w/ people from around the world & recently asked 4 help 4 a PD session & received help from my PLN~awesome!!! #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:29 AM EST
    Hello @PranSang Thanks for popping in! We are celebrating our 3rd bday & it's great to have you here! #NT2t
    In reply to @PranSang
    • PranSang Dec 3 @ 9:25 AM EST
      hi Julie I was lurking around,, Pranav from Mumbai IN #nt2t
      In reply to @shyj
  • Schulz4th Dec 3 @ 9:30 AM EST
    That was exactly my line of thinking until I signed on and saw all that was going on #nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139, @GruntledChalkie, @shyj
  • TamarraLC Dec 3 @ 9:30 AM EST
    A3. All the great information I've learned in such a short amount of time. #nt2t
  • martysnowpaw Dec 3 @ 9:30 AM EST
    Hey buddy! How are you?? #Nt2t
    In reply to @ShiftParadigm
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:30 AM EST
    A3. I've made genuine friends and professional contacts on twitter. Those people mean a lot to me now #nt2t
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:30 AM EST
    A3 #nt2t @hturk139 Twitter is a cornucopia of strategies. A collective spirit of educational minds that elevate the field every day.
    In reply to @hturk139
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:30 AM EST
    Hey Mark! It makes me so sad how education gets dumped on. So many great things happening worldwide! #NT2t
    In reply to @ShiftParadigm
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:31 AM EST
    I like how Twitter has kept certain well-known people in the spotlight, even as their careers change, ebb and flow. #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:31 AM EST
    A3: Things like this. A S wrote to @peterhreynolds w/a friend request; he Tweeted back yes! Sent this child's heart instantly soaring! #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:31 AM EST
    Agree, FB is so widely used for personal use that many don't understand how SM can be used professionally #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @rhonhigg
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:31 AM EST
    On Twitter I always keep my professional face. Silly I can be but if a P or S saw my tweets it would be OK #nt2t
    In reply to @Schulz4th, @hturk139, @shyj
  • Ryan7Read Dec 3 @ 9:31 AM EST
    A3: I bring other classroom and Ts compliments on their #STEAM projects back to them, the smiles are amazing. #nt2t
  • EoinLenihan Dec 3 @ 9:31 AM EST
    I have enjoyed getting to know & work with incredible eds from around the world. Making those connections has been my favourite part. #nt2t
  • rhonhigg Dec 3 @ 9:32 AM EST
    #nt2t I can see that comparison easily. Maybe modeling a PD using Twitter will help Ts see the benefits.
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @shyj
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:32 AM EST
    The relationships I've built through #nt2t have been so great, so I'm excited to share wonderful news with all of my virtual friends...
  • brianrozinsky Dec 3 @ 9:32 AM EST
    Hmm. Yeah, Twitter has likely made me a more social professional, as Hannah said. #nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139, @GruntledChalkie, @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:32 AM EST
    Yes, but we are making a dent...or at least a nick...never give up, right Marty? #NT2t
    In reply to @martysnowpaw
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:32 AM EST
    Educators on Twitter have several things in common: a growth mindset, an unwavering drive to help students and innovative curiosity #nt2t
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:32 AM EST
    And we get to make friends with #passionate educators like you, to follow them and get in on their dreams! #nt2t
    In reply to @ChouinardJahant, @hturk139
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:33 AM EST
    ***Q4 in one minute! #nt2t "The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance." ~Brian Tracy
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:33 AM EST
    Julie @shyj just said what i meant but so much better #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
    • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:31 AM EST
      Agree, FB is so widely used for personal use that many don't understand how SM can be used professionally #NT2t
      In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @rhonhigg
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:33 AM EST
    Yeah, we just need to show what is REALLY happening on Twitter-separate from celeb crap #NT2t
    In reply to @Schulz4th, @hturk139, @GruntledChalkie
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:33 AM EST
    It really does help to keep the passion alive through the daily ups and downs. #nt2t
    In reply to @BarbaraGruener, @ChouinardJahant
  • butterfli820 Dec 3 @ 9:33 AM EST
    Hi everyone! Popping in from PT. I have about 10 mins to chat! :) Happy Birthday #nt2t 🎉🎉
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:33 AM EST
    Plus I can ask questions to real scientists in the field which is a bonus for a science teacher #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • PranSang Dec 3 @ 9:33 AM EST
    .@shyj oh a BIG Congratulations to one of the TOP3 EDU Chats on Twitter & to @stephwurking @hturk139 & team #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj, @stephwurking, @hturk139
  • martysnowpaw Dec 3 @ 9:33 AM EST
    Absolutely... now more than ever!! #Nt2t
    • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:32 AM EST
      Yes, but we are making a dent...or at least a nick...never give up, right Marty? #NT2t
      In reply to @martysnowpaw
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:33 AM EST
    Thank you. Likewise Barbara my friend. #nt2t
    In reply to @BarbaraGruener, @hturk139
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:34 AM EST
    Q4: What is the greatest gift you can give or receive from others on Twitter? #nt2t
  • butterfli820 Dec 3 @ 9:34 AM EST
    ;) I talk celeb stuff on my personal account. This one is just for educational talk. #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj, @Schulz4th, @hturk139, @GruntledChalkie
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:34 AM EST
    LOL...lurking is good; we lrn by watching & listening. We just want to acknowledge your efforts & say thx for being here #NT2t
    In reply to @FloradTeach
  • FoleyKev Dec 3 @ 9:34 AM EST
    Happy 3 rd birthday all #nt2t
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:34 AM EST
    Wanna hear something weird? I just thought to myself, hey, that Librarian is usually at #nt2t ~ seconds before you popped in!
    In reply to @butterfli820
  • martysnowpaw Dec 3 @ 9:34 AM EST
    Yes.. & Yes. Even worth it to get up at 4AM and hang with the #AussieEd #nt2t
    • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:28 AM EST
      A3: For me, it is the friendships I have built around the world. I know ppl doubt "real" friendships via tech can happen, but they can #NT2t
  • mitchcenter Dec 3 @ 9:34 AM EST
    New here...what does the #nt2t acronym stand for?
  • cybraryman1 Dec 3 @ 9:34 AM EST
    A4 My gift to busy students, educators & parents is my website. Twitter helps me gain great things to share. https://t.co/OP3aNkdb51 #nt2t
  • butterfli820 Dec 3 @ 9:34 AM EST
    Marty! How are you?!? :) :) #nt2t
    In reply to @martysnowpaw
  • butterfli820 Dec 3 @ 9:35 AM EST
    Congrats on the Phd work! #nt2t
    In reply to @Ryan7Read
  • Schulz4th Dec 3 @ 9:35 AM EST
    Congrats! #nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:35 AM EST
    I will talk the social but i have found it has given me links back to my students #nt2t
    In reply to @butterfli820, @shyj, @Schulz4th, @hturk139
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:35 AM EST
    A4: Gifts I can give to others here is to listen,supprt, share,& celebrate all the great things we are doing for kids. #BetterTogether #NT2t
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:35 AM EST
    And what a gift it is! YOU are our go-to techno guru. Thank you for your investment in us and our future. #nt2t
    In reply to @cybraryman1
  • butterfli820 Dec 3 @ 9:36 AM EST
    Good luck with your @DonorsChoose !! My kiddos love Dash @WonderWorkshop #nt2t
    In reply to @Ryan7Read, @DonorsChoose, @WonderWorkshop
  • FoleyKev Dec 3 @ 9:36 AM EST
    Educators learn much from eachother on twitter.Its my new CPD #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:36 AM EST
    A4. Pictures of cake #nt2t
  • martysnowpaw Dec 3 @ 9:36 AM EST
    Hi Erin!! Thanks for joining the party.. #Nt2t
    • butterfli820 Dec 3 @ 9:33 AM EST
      Hi everyone! Popping in from PT. I have about 10 mins to chat! :) Happy Birthday #nt2t 🎉🎉
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:36 AM EST
    Me too! I do share some personal stuff, b/c well, I AM a person with a life, but keep it profsnl #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @Schulz4th, @hturk139
  • Ryan7Read Dec 3 @ 9:37 AM EST
    A4: Friendship. The friends I have made on Twitter have expanded past the 140 characters and videos/pics #nt2t
  • brianrozinsky Dec 3 @ 9:37 AM EST
    A4 No single greatest gift. Among welcome 1s: Open minds; friendly, critical eyes; honest Qs; opportunities to smile; worthy links #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:37 AM EST
    To Ss, you're the 'cool' T who's on Twitter. Then they follow you and learn. #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @butterfli820, @shyj, @Schulz4th
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:37 AM EST
    A4. Real answer - Professional advice. I have DMed out things that have had me at wits end and people have been fantastic #nt2t
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:37 AM EST
    #nt2t Support, encouragement and respect. These lead to a network of ideas that are both universal and successful. An arsenal of innovation.
  • butterfli820 Dec 3 @ 9:37 AM EST
    @shyj WE have to tell our story! If WE don't, we won't like the version that is told for us! #nt2t
    In reply to @martysnowpaw, @shyj
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:37 AM EST
    A4) Everything we seek but don't always get in our professional lives: Respect. Confidence. Admiration. Camaraderie. And GROWTH. #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:37 AM EST
    Yeah, they just need to see how SM can be used for learning rather than venting. #NT2t
    In reply to @rhonhigg, @GruntledChalkie
  • dayankee Dec 3 @ 9:37 AM EST
    A4 The gift that Twitter gives us is that it is organic. We don't show up for predetermined PD slideshows. The topic grow out of need #nt2t
  • martysnowpaw Dec 3 @ 9:37 AM EST
    Great.. so happy to connect... #Nt2t
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:37 AM EST
    A4: I like to affirm and encourage what others are doing; I also like to connect my NASA husband with classrooms via Skype! #nt2t
  • Ryan7Read Dec 3 @ 9:37 AM EST
    we just got @OZOBOT & @SpheroEdu and I'm a @tickleapp ambassador my kinders want to code. #nt2t
    In reply to @butterfli820, @DonorsChoose, @WonderWorkshop, @OZOBOT, @SpheroEdu, @tickleapp
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:37 AM EST
    AMEN!!! #NT2t
    In reply to @butterfli820, @martysnowpaw
  • butterfli820 Dec 3 @ 9:38 AM EST
    My PLN helped me shatter my comfort zone! I have grown so much and my school benefits from it! #nt2t
    • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:21 AM EST
      A3 #nt2t Celebrate education by inspiring other educators to step out of their comfort zone and share their creativity on Twitter.
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:38 AM EST
    And the pics of my alpacas or rambling about my kids sport makes me human #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj, @Schulz4th, @hturk139
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:38 AM EST
    Really interesting point, Erin. #nt2t
    In reply to @butterfli820, @martysnowpaw, @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:38 AM EST
    Me too, definitely! I have grown so much both professionally and personally! #NT2t
    In reply to @brianrozinsky, @hturk139, @GruntledChalkie
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:38 AM EST
    lol... #BetterTogether #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • FloradTeach Dec 3 @ 9:38 AM EST
    Well said as always! #NT2t
    • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:37 AM EST
      #nt2t Support, encouragement and respect. These lead to a network of ideas that are both universal and successful. An arsenal of innovation.
  • butterfli820 Dec 3 @ 9:39 AM EST
    My back is acting up so I'm at PT today instead of riding my indoor bike. #nt2t
    In reply to @BarbaraGruener
  • Ryan7Read Dec 3 @ 9:39 AM EST
    that was me a few days ago. #nt2t
    In reply to @butterfli820, @BarbaraGruener
  • JessicaStacey25 Dec 3 @ 9:39 AM EST
    A4. A simple retweet, a follow, a like, a reply, &/ or a connection! #nt2t
  • martysnowpaw Dec 3 @ 9:39 AM EST
    Good morning to the best of the best @cybraryman1 Thanks for coming to the #Nt2t party.
    In reply to @cybraryman1
  • cybraryman1 Dec 3 @ 9:40 AM EST
    @shyj @martysnowpaw Thanks for 3 great years of helping newbies to Twitter #nt2t My Happy Birthday page https://t.co/HRnN5aBHkP
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:40 AM EST
    I've heard this a lot and agree. So education-related negativity on Twitter seems so out of place. But it's there. #nt2t
    In reply to @butterfli820, @shyj
  • brianrozinsky Dec 3 @ 9:40 AM EST
    A4.2 Invitations via Twitter can feel great: Read/watch/try this; join this chat; etc. Responding selectively becomes necessity. #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:41 AM EST
    👊🏽 #SocialRoadTrip #nt2t
    • Ryan7Read Dec 3 @ 9:37 AM EST
      A4: Friendship. The friends I have made on Twitter have expanded past the 140 characters and videos/pics #nt2t
  • TTMobile_us Dec 3 @ 9:41 AM EST
    #nt2t is now trending in USA, ranking 42
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:41 AM EST
    You give so selflessly Jerry; that is a gift in and of itself. That's why we need Twitter- to share amazing ppl like you & many others #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:41 AM EST
    Yes it does! #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @Schulz4th, @hturk139
  • FloradTeach Dec 3 @ 9:41 AM EST
    A4 pure and simple: Connection #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:41 AM EST
    It's funny how people say that SM is impersonal, but I feel special when ppl reach out to me personally via Twitter. #nt2t
    In reply to @brianrozinsky
  • butterfli820 Dec 3 @ 9:41 AM EST
    I get that. My goal is to be a keynote. Don't think entertainment tweets will help that. #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @shyj, @Schulz4th, @hturk139
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:42 AM EST
    ***Q5 in 1 minute! #nt2t "The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been." ~Madeleine L'Engle
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:42 AM EST
    Growth begins at the edge of our comfort zones, doesn't it? You've been planted! #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj, @brianrozinsky, @hturk139, @GruntledChalkie
  • Ryan7Read Dec 3 @ 9:42 AM EST
    I've been on twitter for almost 8 years, but took full advantage in 2012. #nt2t
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:42 AM EST
    #nt2t Beautiful.
    In reply to @cybraryman1
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:42 AM EST
    How did you find out about the 'beneficial' side of Twitter as a long time user? #nt2t
    In reply to @Ryan7Read
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:43 AM EST
    Q5: What have you learned on Twitter that continues to help you as an educator? #nt2t
  • brianrozinsky Dec 3 @ 9:43 AM EST
    On Twitter, sometimes sidebars even have sidebars! #nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • butterfli820 Dec 3 @ 9:43 AM EST
    Enjoy the rest of your celebrating! Have to go. Love this chat! #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:43 AM EST
    Don't underestimate the "water cooler" effect on twitter. That banter now builds relationships for the deep stuff later #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:43 AM EST
    It is there,& there are some negative things happening in ed. But, we can show what we r doing that is good #NT2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @butterfli820
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:43 AM EST
    .@GruntledChalkie yes! I wonder why every educator wouldn't take advantage of that kind of access--for themselves and their students. #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • charlatanFT Dec 3 @ 9:44 AM EST
    #nt2t is now trending topic in United States. Get insights with Charlatan for Twitter. https://t.co/wDPgqaPw4G
  • martysnowpaw Dec 3 @ 9:44 AM EST
    Why it is important to be the counterbalance #Nt2t
    • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:40 AM EST
      I've heard this a lot and agree. So education-related negativity on Twitter seems so out of place. But it's there. #nt2t
      In reply to @butterfli820, @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:44 AM EST
    Yes it does! Is that why I love to garden? #NT2t
    In reply to @BarbaraGruener, @brianrozinsky, @hturk139, @GruntledChalkie
  • klippert Dec 3 @ 9:44 AM EST
    Congratulations & Happy Birthday to founders of #nt2t & all who have joined the conversation!! https://t.co/ZbJVqhuBaa
    • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 8:47 AM EST
      Woo-Hoo! #NT2t is turning 3 yrs old! Help us celebrate our chat and YOU...in 13 min (9amEST)
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:44 AM EST
    I recall linking with a doctor in Antartica who then SKYPEd with my class and answered all the Ss questions #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:44 AM EST
    So well said! Now how to promote that to the non-Twitter audience... #nt2t
    • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:30 AM EST
      A3 #nt2t @hturk139 Twitter is a cornucopia of strategies. A collective spirit of educational minds that elevate the field every day.
      In reply to @hturk139
  • Ryan7Read Dec 3 @ 9:45 AM EST
    my internship in 2011 really got me on #ipaded and emerging Google Apps then .#nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:45 AM EST
    Thanks Karen! You have always been such an amazing supporter of #NT2t We appreciate & celebrate you too!
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:45 AM EST
    You are the king of Skype! You always have someone interesting you're connecting with for your Ss! #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @JeremyDBond
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:45 AM EST
    A5) That knowledge is ever evolving and I need to stay in touch #nt2t
  • FloradTeach Dec 3 @ 9:45 AM EST
    A5 I'm always learning new things but also reaffirming what I already know #nt2t
  • brianrozinsky Dec 3 @ 9:45 AM EST
    A5 I've learned a way to connect w/unexpected ease to like- & unlike-minded individuals who stir my learning. #nt2t
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:46 AM EST
    #nt2t Listening skills, being quiet and reflecting on others' ideas, speaking concisely. The curiosity to actively seek new ideas for growth
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:46 AM EST
    You can have these things without Twitter... but I imagine it's also hard to truly use Twitter without them. #nt2t
    • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:32 AM EST
      Educators on Twitter have several things in common: a growth mindset, an unwavering drive to help students and innovative curiosity #nt2t
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:47 AM EST
    #nt2t Build strong relationships on social media, in your school, most importantly with my Ss every day for those lead us forward.
    In reply to @hturk139
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:47 AM EST
    A5: Think one of the greatest things I have learnd is how many amazing ppl there r in the world that are wonderful, beautiful & caring #NT2t
  • Ryan7Read Dec 3 @ 9:47 AM EST
    Have to make a quick morning run. See everyone at #satchatwc #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:47 AM EST
    I know!!! Ugh!!! That's like so annoying! 🙄 #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj, @rhonhigg, @GruntledChalkie
  • Schulz4th Dec 3 @ 9:48 AM EST
    A5: As an IB school our goal is to connect globally, Twitter will give my students that direct connection #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:48 AM EST
    Have a great run Ryan! #NT2t
    In reply to @Ryan7Read
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:48 AM EST
    unlike minded is important. I follow some people just so i can see what the arguments against my views are #nt2t
    In reply to @brianrozinsky
  • brianrozinsky Dec 3 @ 9:48 AM EST
    Saying 'Rising tide lifts all boats' presumes those boats are in the water. Then again, so many waters in which to swim. #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:48 AM EST
    We did a mock chat with our Ts, then put gift cards around the bldg, Tweeted clues & sent them out to practice tweeting #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:49 AM EST
    Me too! Engaging with those that challenge my thinking helps me think deeper & grow. #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @brianrozinsky
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:49 AM EST
    Modeling digital citizenship. #digcitsummit #nt2t
    • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:31 AM EST
      On Twitter I always keep my professional face. Silly I can be but if a P or S saw my tweets it would be OK #nt2t
      In reply to @Schulz4th, @hturk139, @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:49 AM EST
    Have you had a chance to connect with other schools globally yet Nikki? #NT2t
    In reply to @Schulz4th
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:50 AM EST
    ***Q6 in 1 minute! #nt2t "If a mother could ask a fairy...to endow baby with the most useful gift, [it] should be curiosity." ~E. Roosevelt
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:50 AM EST
    And to think, it all started with a side chat between Ruta, Marty, Stephan and me. Amazing.... #NT2t
    In reply to @klippert, @twitter
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:50 AM EST
    I agree. A balance between social media and school collaboration are key to me. #NT2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • JessicaStacey25 Dec 3 @ 9:50 AM EST
    A5. That the educators all over the world have a lot of the same issues& we are all in there for e/o to share ideas & help! #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:51 AM EST
    Q6: If you could bestow one gift to other educators, what might that be? How would you do it on Twitter? #nt2t
  • brianrozinsky Dec 3 @ 9:51 AM EST
    Good 1: conciseness. I find Twitter character constraints do more to spark & hone my thinking, rather than limit. Can expand elsewhere #nt2t
    • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:46 AM EST
      #nt2t Listening skills, being quiet and reflecting on others' ideas, speaking concisely. The curiosity to actively seek new ideas for growth
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:51 AM EST
    My 2 twitter rules 1. A P or S would not be upset to see my tweet 2. if timeline accidently seen in class it would be OK #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:51 AM EST
    and it brings you closer to them--especially parents. I'd love to see more of my kids' Ts here. #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @Schulz4th, @hturk139
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:51 AM EST
    We have a school Twitter account slowly but surely more & more Ts are posting- builds confidence #nt2t
    In reply to @BarbaraGruener, @JeremyDBond
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:51 AM EST
    You and your friends pulled me in and taught me so SO much! I loved my time on your team. #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj, @klippert, @twitter
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:52 AM EST
    A6: I think it would be confidence. Know that you are doing amazing things for kids every day & ur voice deserves to be heard. #NT2t
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:52 AM EST
    A6) All my years of knowledge and experienec is hear for the asking. If it helps your students that's good enough for me #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:52 AM EST
    Good for you! Give a yell when you are ready to reach out more. I can help get you connected. #NT2t
    In reply to @Schulz4th
  • martysnowpaw Dec 3 @ 9:53 AM EST
    In awe of how you and Stephen have been the through-line! Bravo! #nt2t
    • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:50 AM EST
      And to think, it all started with a side chat between Ruta, Marty, Stephan and me. Amazing.... #NT2t
      In reply to @klippert, @twitter
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:53 AM EST
    😊 #NT2t
    In reply to @BarbaraGruener, @klippert, @twitter
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:53 AM EST
    Oh yaeh. And my msspelt typing is yours too #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:54 AM EST
    It never would have happened without you Marty. #BetterTogether - remember? #NT2t
    In reply to @martysnowpaw
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:54 AM EST
    Why it's important to maintain a profile and feed that represent you well. People do (and should) check those before replying. #digcit #nt2t
    • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:27 AM EST
      Yes inaccessible people. if you are relevant, a lot of "important people" will answer short questions #nt2t
      In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • PranSang Dec 3 @ 9:54 AM EST
    OMG seriously??? Lol #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:54 AM EST
    #nt2t A6 A network of educ's that have inspired me with such insight & creativity that I am a better teacher for it. Connect them.
    In reply to @hturk139
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:55 AM EST
    Yup! I was laying tile when my friend called to find out where I was! 😂 #NT2t
    In reply to @PranSang
  • martysnowpaw Dec 3 @ 9:55 AM EST
    YES!! Better together! #nt2t
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:55 AM EST
    Me too. The restrictions focus me really get by brain working #nt2t
    In reply to @brianrozinsky
  • FloradTeach Dec 3 @ 9:55 AM EST
    A6 One gift ~ Let them know how amazing they are & the powerful impact they have on Ss, Twitter a great tool for that, Let them shine #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:56 AM EST
    I jst lrrnd 2 except my msspellingz & moove on. #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:56 AM EST
    that's great. Any progress, @BarbaraGruener? #nt2t
    In reply to @ChouinardJahant, @BarbaraGruener
  • PranSang Dec 3 @ 9:56 AM EST
    that's some wise words #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:56 AM EST
    A6: One gift: Hope. I hope that we'll always put Ss and their interests first and that means learning and growing alongside of them! #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:57 AM EST
    Good rules! #digcit #nt2t @HSSocialMedia
    In reply to @HSSocialMedia
    • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:51 AM EST
      My 2 twitter rules 1. A P or S would not be upset to see my tweet 2. if timeline accidently seen in class it would be OK #nt2t
      In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:57 AM EST
    Every once in awhile I see one of our workshop participants Tweeting ... and I smile! #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @ChouinardJahant
  • EoinLenihan Dec 3 @ 9:57 AM EST
    That is something I have found very useful too. Seeing just how similar issues are globally & different solutions. #nt2t
    In reply to @JessicaStacey25
  • brianrozinsky Dec 3 @ 9:57 AM EST
    Yes there's asking part. Also Twitter dynamic that feels 2 me like tossing messages in bottles. Destinations unknown! #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • ChouinardJahant Dec 3 @ 9:57 AM EST
    A6 #nt2t Spread positivity and compassion. Highlight the strengths of others we all need to know our voice is heard. Build a community.
  • PranSang Dec 3 @ 9:58 AM EST
    lol I have an ear to ear smile just imagining and people around me are wondering what's so funny on my phone #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:58 AM EST
    Like when you get a reply from someone random 2 weeks later #nt2t
    In reply to @brianrozinsky
  • BarbaraGruener Dec 3 @ 9:58 AM EST
    The more we connect, then smaller those gaps will seem. Twitter has the power to bridge that distance! #nt2t
    In reply to @EoinLenihan, @JessicaStacey25
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:58 AM EST
    yay! Hey, we celebrate babies taking a step. No need to wait solemnly until they run. #nt2t
    In reply to @BarbaraGruener, @ChouinardJahant
  • hturk139 - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:59 AM EST
    Challenge: This week tweet about something you have experienced that should be celebrated. Please include #NT2t in your post.
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 3 @ 9:59 AM EST
    Think I speak for the whole #NT2t team:Marty,Ruta, Stephan,Traci,Jena,Barbara, Hannah, & me...thx to everyone, for supprtng us! Hugs to all!
  • Schulz4th Dec 3 @ 9:59 AM EST
    Thanks so much for an enjoyable first chat! #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Dec 3 @ 9:59 AM EST
    not to mention "You can lead a horse to water..." #nt2t
    In reply to @brianrozinsky
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 3 @ 9:59 AM EST
    OK #nt2t thanks for the chat need to sleep now 2am