#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 9, 2017
9:00 AM EST

  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:00 AM EST
    Hey Pranav! Hope all is well my friend! #NT2t
    In reply to @PranSang, @stephwurking, @hturk139
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:00 AM EST
    And here is your moderator... #NT2t
  • JKatzaman Dec 9 @ 9:00 AM EST
    Joining #NT2t chat from Maryland to play Twitter hide and seek.
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:00 AM EST
    Good morning Jim! Has the weather turned cold for you yet like it has here? #NT2t
    In reply to @JKatzaman
  • participatechat Dec 9 @ 9:00 AM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #NT2T by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/GpGqfPgf4l
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:01 AM EST
    Don't just sit there....introduce yourself 😜 Directions are on the photo. If you are new, please do say hi so we know you are here. #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:01 AM EST
    Good morning Gwena! What a pleasure to have you here again! #NT2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker
  • jon_wennstrom Dec 9 @ 9:01 AM EST
    Who’s on your “Board of Directors”? A blog post for my friends in Education! #satchat #satchatwc #NT2T #leadupchat https://t.co/8UoRyiYlAV
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:01 AM EST
    Let's play hide and seek! I'm Jeremy in Connecticut, where I'm about to hide from the snow. And later, hide from our daughter's birthday party. #nt2t
    • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 8:59 AM EST
      Welcome to #Nt2t! Today’s topic is “Hide and Seek” Questions for today’s chat are here & on individual photo cards. Thanks for sharing your weekend with us!
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 9 @ 9:01 AM EST
    Gday #nt2t Carl from Avonsleigh Australia
  • NicholasKGarvin Dec 9 @ 9:01 AM EST
    Hello, #PLN Nick here from Phuket, Thailand. Excited for tonight's #NT2t chat!
  • CHitch94 Dec 9 @ 9:01 AM EST
    Chris from Bloomington, IN. Teach world history for private online HS affiliated w/ Indiana University. We are getting flurries so not too bad here. Trying to multichat this morning so we'll see how it goes. #bookcamppd #nt2t
  • JKatzaman Dec 9 @ 9:01 AM EST
    Hi, Julie. The first flakes of snow are falling. The forecast calls for a massive 1-4". #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:01 AM EST
    Welcome Nick! We are thrilled to have you here. Thanks for sharing your evening with us! #NT2t
    In reply to @NicholasKGarvin
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 9 @ 9:02 AM EST
    Oh yeah. Year 8 Learning Leader I like to hide amongst my alpacas #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:02 AM EST
    And a few directions..... #NT2t
  • hartel30 Dec 9 @ 9:02 AM EST
    John from STL MO joining the best way to start a Sat morning on Twitter #nt2t Teach 3rd grade and fav place to hide as a kid was under the bed
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:02 AM EST
    Carl!!!! Hello friend! How are you? #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:02 AM EST
    LOL....Hey Jeremy! Happy birthday to your daughter! #NT2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:02 AM EST
    Yuck...please feel free to keep it there! #NT2t
    In reply to @JKatzaman
  • seni_bl Dec 9 @ 9:02 AM EST
    Hello @shy and #nt2t Ines here, from Germany. Looking forward to an instering chat.
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:02 AM EST
    Hi, Elizabeth a librarian from Guernsey, UK joining in #NT2t please mute me for the next hour if you wish :)
  • JayWigmore Dec 9 @ 9:03 AM EST
    Good Morning to my #NT2t crew! #WarmWishes to all of you. I’ll try and pop in as much as I can this morning.
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:03 AM EST
    Hey John! Under the bed huh? Did everyone find you? #NT2t
    In reply to @hartel30
  • JKatzaman Dec 9 @ 9:03 AM EST
    I think the storm is an I-95 corridor thing. #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • gwena_walker Dec 9 @ 9:03 AM EST
    #NT2t Gwena, HS Spanish T from IN. Full disclosure: my favorite place to hide is in the bathroom. It's quiet and dark if I turn out the light. And nobody dares interrupt me there. LOL
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:03 AM EST
    Mute you??? NO WAY!!!! Welcome Elizabeth! #NT2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:04 AM EST
    Hey Ines!!!! Happy weekend! #NT2t
    In reply to @seni_bl, @Shy
  • TeacherRunner42 Dec 9 @ 9:04 AM EST
    good morning, #nt2t - michael from columbus, oh. middle grades teacher and I love hiding on trails!
  • hartel30 Dec 9 @ 9:04 AM EST
    Sometimes but I can still recall being about 8 or 9 and hiding under there so well no one knew where I was... I think I may have worried my parents a bit that day #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • DavidPollardIRL Dec 9 @ 9:04 AM EST
    Starting here in the Rep. of Ireland too! 🇮🇪 #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj, @JKatzaman
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:04 AM EST
    Oh, and my most significant roles here are parent and #nt2t team member. Parent of an 8-year-old and an about-to-be teenager! I don't have many places to hide around here. ;)
    • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:01 AM EST
      Let's play hide and seek! I'm Jeremy in Connecticut, where I'm about to hide from the snow. And later, hide from our daughter's birthday party. #nt2t
      • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 8:59 AM EST
        Welcome to #Nt2t! Today’s topic is “Hide and Seek” Questions for today’s chat are here & on individual photo cards. Thanks for sharing your weekend with us!
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:04 AM EST
    Good...not ready for snow yet! It was just 74 degrees a week ago! #NT2t
    In reply to @JKatzaman
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:04 AM EST
    haha! If you muted me that would make things a little difficult #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • seni_bl Dec 9 @ 9:04 AM EST
    Same to you, Julie #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj, @Shy
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:04 AM EST
    Good morning Jay! Love the coffee cozy! #NT2t
    In reply to @JayWigmore
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Empowering, isn't it? ;) #nt2t
    In reply to @hartel30, @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:05 AM EST
    If you are new to Twitter and/or an undergrad student, each of us would like to welcome you to the most amazing profession and #PLN around. We are so happy to have you here! #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:05 AM EST
    It really, really would! #NT2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch
  • PranSang Dec 9 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Hi J, all good. Was checking my timeline & came across the #NT2t tweet so was sharing it. All well with you? Great autumn pictures btw!
    In reply to @shyj, @stephwurking, @hturk139
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Hey David!!! Please, both of ya...keep your snow! #NT2t
    In reply to @DavidPollardIRL, @JKatzaman
  • AguilarGHS Dec 9 @ 9:05 AM EST
    #NT2t Lisa- teacher from NM. When I can, I love to hide by camping in the forest.
    • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:01 AM EST
      Don't just sit there....introduce yourself 😜 Directions are on the photo. If you are new, please do say hi so we know you are here. #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:06 AM EST
    One minute.... #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:06 AM EST
    🤣😂🤣 #NT2t
    In reply to @hartel30
  • JayWigmore Dec 9 @ 9:06 AM EST
    I do love how Tim Hortons here in Canada 🇨🇦 changes their cups around the holidays. #NT2T
    In reply to @shyj
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:06 AM EST
    I... um... never do that. #nt2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker
  • jschwartzcen Dec 9 @ 9:06 AM EST
    #nt2t Good morning from friendly Manitoba , Canada. I am gr. 3/4 teacher in a small rural school. Favourite place to hide is the library. Nice and quiet.
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 9 @ 9:06 AM EST
    Great. It's late #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:06 AM EST
    Awww...that just made my heart smile Gwena!!!! #NT2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker
  • seni_bl Dec 9 @ 9:06 AM EST
    Snow!!! Here all is grey and windy. i hope for white christmas. #NT2t
    In reply to @DavidPollardIRL, @shyj, @JKatzaman
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:07 AM EST
    Here is Q1... #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:07 AM EST
    Thanks Pranav! Yes, everything is good. Keeping busy and trying to get ready for the holidays. You? #NT2t
    In reply to @PranSang, @stephwurking, @hturk139
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:07 AM EST
    Now that's a favorite place of mine to hide as well! #NT2t
    In reply to @AguilarGHS
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:07 AM EST
    They threatened us with snow last night but the snow did not seem to get the same message :) It hardly ever snows here #NT2t
    In reply to @seni_bl, @DavidPollardIRL, @shyj, @JKatzaman
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:07 AM EST
    It's the little things that really make life enjoyable! #NT2t
    In reply to @JayWigmore
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:08 AM EST
    And yet you are here....we love ya Carl! #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • PranSang Dec 9 @ 9:08 AM EST
    Julie, I guess she meant for her other followers, so she doesn't flood them :) #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj, @Elizabethutch
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 9 @ 9:08 AM EST
    A1) Hide things that identify students or conversations that others shouldn't hear #nt2t
  • CHitch94 Dec 9 @ 9:08 AM EST
    A1) May want to "hide" if looking for ideas about dealing with a particular situation or teaching issue. #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:08 AM EST
    I hope for a white Christmas when we are in Wisconsin and then coming home to no snow #NT2t
    In reply to @seni_bl, @DavidPollardIRL, @JKatzaman
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 9 @ 9:09 AM EST
    I had a chance to stay up late so here I am #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:09 AM EST
    A1: I think if I had a classroom account I would want to hide particular words, phrases, usernames, emojis, or hashtags to keep our account safe! #NT2t
  • gwena_walker Dec 9 @ 9:09 AM EST
    #NT2t Intro: I also love the beach. But I don't feel like you can really hide there. :-)
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:09 AM EST
    I grew up with TONS of snow. It isn't all it's cracked up to be! #NT2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch, @seni_bl, @DavidPollardIRL, @JKatzaman
  • knolinfos Dec 9 @ 9:09 AM EST
    #NT2t Hi Julie 😀[Gust MEES] from #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 (#Europe) <===> EDU: #DigitalCitiZENship, #CyberSecurity, #eSkills, #ModernEDU #DigitalSkills #Maker, #MakerED, #Electronics #Coding, #LEARNing2LEARN <===> https://t.co/QF0nwZsBxj <===> My place to hide is my #HobbyRoom 🤖🚀🤪
    In reply to @shyj
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:09 AM EST
    A1) Well, let's just say there are certain personal things not everyone needs to hear or see. It's important that we model that line with our kids. #nt2t
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:09 AM EST
    A1 You would want to hide your email address from the pubic domain of twitter. Also if you were starting something like a book club where you wanted to restrict numbers hiding would be good there too #NT2t
  • JayWigmore Dec 9 @ 9:09 AM EST
    A1: I try to “hide” sharing too much information and certain photos of the family on social media. #nt2t
  • hartel30 Dec 9 @ 9:10 AM EST
    A1: For class some Ps want their Ss hidden from the public... personally I'd like to hide politics on Twitter... get enough of that everywhere else #nt2t
  • AssignmentHelpN Dec 9 @ 9:10 AM EST
    How to get the Perfect Score for GRE https://t.co/TM2XcT7Mpj #catholicedchat #Nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:10 AM EST
    Morning John! #NT2t
    In reply to @jschwartzcen
  • AguilarGHS Dec 9 @ 9:10 AM EST
    A1 #Nt2t Choosing to use Twitter exclusively for #PLN. Hiding more personal stuff or saving it for Facebook where my family and friends are.
  • gwena_walker Dec 9 @ 9:10 AM EST
    #NT2t Some people think you should hide anything negative on Twitter. I disagree. Sometimes sharing a difference of opinion can spur a growth mindset.
  • DennisDill Dec 9 @ 9:10 AM EST
    What I would want to hide on SM ... any photo of me on the beach ... there are some things that just shouldn't be seen #nt2t
  • jschwartzcen Dec 9 @ 9:11 AM EST
    #nt2t A1: I try to hide my family and personal info. Not necessary nor safe to share on a professional account.
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 9 @ 9:11 AM EST
    Also i have a view that what i write might be read by a parent or student so there are things you would not say in front of them #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:11 AM EST
    Unless you bury yourself in the sand...but breathing might be an issue. #NT2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:11 AM EST
    😂🤣😅 #NT2t
    In reply to @DennisDill
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:11 AM EST
    I agree that parents should be able to say if their children's photo is online or not. Older children should be asked if they mind too #NT2t
    In reply to @hartel30
  • JayWigmore Dec 9 @ 9:11 AM EST
    It’s tough finding that balance on here sometimes. I was people to see me as more than just a teacher, so I like sharing a little bit of personal items. #nt2t
    In reply to @AguilarGHS
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:12 AM EST
    I get that. Personal decision. I do share and address politics here, as I don't wish to separate what I talk about here from what's happening around me. #nt2t
    In reply to @hartel30
  • NicholasKGarvin Dec 9 @ 9:12 AM EST
    A1: The names and faces of many of my Ss out of respect for their privacy and our #RUP. #nt2t
  • JKatzaman Dec 9 @ 9:12 AM EST
    A1 On Twitter and all social media, do not post personally identifiable information, or PII. That includes birth dates, Social Security numbers, travel plans, medical info -- anything bad guys can piece together to do you harm. #NT2t
  • DennisDill Dec 9 @ 9:12 AM EST
    I refrain from talking about family by name or tagging on Twitter ... #NT2t
    In reply to @JayWigmore
  • PranSang Dec 9 @ 9:12 AM EST
    Hi Pranav from Mumbai, India and not a Teacher. My fav place to hide would be running at the local race course with music on headphones with mobile switched off #NT2t
  • AguilarGHS Dec 9 @ 9:12 AM EST
    #Nt2t Agree. I'd like to hide all the politics too!
    • hartel30 Dec 9 @ 9:10 AM EST
      A1: For class some Ps want their Ss hidden from the public... personally I'd like to hide politics on Twitter... get enough of that everywhere else #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:12 AM EST
    I agree! And it's good to see opposing views; it's how we learn. It challenges our thinking so we can grow. #NT2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker
  • JayWigmore Dec 9 @ 9:12 AM EST
    Our district has a media release that we have parents review and signatures the start of each year. #NT2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch, @hartel30
  • hartel30 Dec 9 @ 9:13 AM EST
    I've heard from some too who worry about any presenceon/knowledge of SM... real fears about cyber-bullying etc. #nt2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:13 AM EST
    Good point! Many platforms block messages that share info like phone numbers. #nt2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:13 AM EST
    Many people do that; they separate professional from personal. #NT2t
    In reply to @AguilarGHS
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:13 AM EST
    I agree it is difficult to find the balance. You don't always wanting to be posting about work but I don't think twitter is the place for all social either. #NT2t
    In reply to @JayWigmore, @AguilarGHS
  • hartel30 Dec 9 @ 9:13 AM EST
    Absolutely... opposing views are key as long as they are shared positively and appropriately #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj, @gwena_walker
  • DavidPollardIRL Dec 9 @ 9:13 AM EST
    Hello! Where are you all hiding? #nt2t
    In reply to @seni_bl, @shyj, @JKatzaman
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:13 AM EST
    yes ours do too. #NT2t
    In reply to @JayWigmore, @hartel30
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:14 AM EST
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:14 AM EST
    Here is Q2.... #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:14 AM EST
    Agree. I don't want to come across as an educator "robot." I have a life and family and want to share a good balance of both. This is how we build relationships/friendships here. #NT2t
    In reply to @JayWigmore, @AguilarGHS
  • jschwartzcen Dec 9 @ 9:14 AM EST
    ALl divisions should have that but many do not. #nt2t
    In reply to @JayWigmore, @Elizabethutch, @hartel30
  • CHitch94 Dec 9 @ 9:14 AM EST
    A2) Search for hashtags that are of interest to you. Can find great folks to follow that will help you grow. #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:14 AM EST
    It's cold. And wet. And really cold. Did I mention it's cold? (And the snow here is just beginning to fall!) #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj, @Elizabethutch, @seni_bl, @DavidPollardIRL, @JKatzaman
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:15 AM EST
    I do think this is more about education of use of social media rather than stoping students use it though. #NT2t
    In reply to @hartel30
  • jschwartzcen Dec 9 @ 9:15 AM EST
    Agree totally. #nt2t
    In reply to @AguilarGHS
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 9 @ 9:15 AM EST
    A2) Type in words you are interested in and see what comes up... beware it is not a great search tool #nt2t
  • knolinfos Dec 9 @ 9:15 AM EST
    #NT2t A1) I hide anything about my wife as she doesn't want to be present on the internet!
    In reply to @shyj
  • JayWigmore Dec 9 @ 9:15 AM EST
    A2: I love the search bar to find hashtags for topics that interest me. It’s a great way to start lurking on Twitter and slowly join the conversation. #NT2T
  • PranSang Dec 9 @ 9:15 AM EST
    A1: I would like to & hide personal pics especially of family & outings and only share it with close friends on social. I prefer not to share exact address and other information like mobile number unless I know the person well enough #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:16 AM EST
    A2: Let's say I am interested in Project-based learning. I would use the search bar and enter #PBL and see what is being discussed and who is discussing. This will lead me to tweeps to follow. #NT2t
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:16 AM EST
    I think this is really good practice! Showing respect is all part of the learning process and leading by example is a great way to do it. #NT2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker, @hartel30
  • seni_bl Dec 9 @ 9:16 AM EST
    A1: Social media could be like a village in former times - rumours. So sometimes you want to hide some private information. ;) #nt2t
  • DennisDill Dec 9 @ 9:16 AM EST
    But my followers should know I am about education on here ... i tweet a lot about education ... sometimes politics, but if people let politics get in the way of ed talk than what does that say about you/us? #nt2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch, @JayWigmore, @AguilarGHS
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:17 AM EST
    Yes!!! You must make sure you get permission from parents before you put kids on any social media platforms. #NT2t
    In reply to @JayWigmore, @Elizabethutch, @hartel30
  • hartel30 Dec 9 @ 9:17 AM EST
    Yes... search bar is a great way to find tags to follow for pretty much any topic/idea you are interested in #NT2t
    In reply to @JayWigmore
  • JKatzaman Dec 9 @ 9:17 AM EST
    A2 Use the search bar on Twitter to look for people and topics that can broaden your network. Ideally, there are hashtags you could enter to find persons interested in those subjects. #NT2t
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:18 AM EST
    This speaks to me sharing my kids' photos as a parent, too. I've asked my older daughter permisison... sometimes. (She already readily shares herself.) Don't usually ask my younger one. This is a good conversation to have. #nt2t
    • gwena_walker Dec 9 @ 9:13 AM EST
      I always ask Ss permission, even if parent is okay with public publication of their children's photographs. Kids feel respected this way. I try to treat them how I would want to be treated.
      In reply to @Elizabethutch, @hartel30
  • seni_bl Dec 9 @ 9:18 AM EST
    I had some technical problems - apart from that I hide in Germany. ;) #NT2T
    In reply to @DavidPollardIRL, @shyj, @JKatzaman
  • jschwartzcen Dec 9 @ 9:18 AM EST
    Get involved in chats like #nt2t to find out about people who are active on edutwitter.
  • DennisDill Dec 9 @ 9:18 AM EST
    Jerry @cybraryman1 has a page for that https://t.co/YJ7pnOMgRI ed chat hashtags #nt2t
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:18 AM EST
    A2 Finding those twitter chats is a good place to start. There a lots of education/library chats that can help build up your network #NT2t
  • AguilarGHS Dec 9 @ 9:18 AM EST
    A2 #NT2t As a new tweep, I found the search bar very helpful in making my first connections.
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:18 AM EST
    You are a good husband Gust! #NT2t
    In reply to @knolinfos
  • DennisDill Dec 9 @ 9:19 AM EST
    A2 Twitter Stalk ... see who your favorite Tweeps are following ... check out their lists #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:19 AM EST
    Maybe the key is sharing with respect? #NT2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker, @hartel30
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:19 AM EST
    A2) Hashtags in particular for certain topics. That narrows down a focus on that actual topic, as opposed to just keywords that can be used in a lot of contexts. #nt2t
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:20 AM EST
    I agree that it is important to have an opinion and to be able to demonstrate that if we have differences that is ok. Not talking about it is just putting your head in the sand. Politics is difficult though #NT2t
    In reply to @DennisDill, @JayWigmore, @AguilarGHS
  • PranSang Dec 9 @ 9:20 AM EST
    A2: I guess easiest way would be type in relevant words & #s & see what tweets come up and then follow people who tweeted them. Another way would be if you knew any Twtr chats on that topic thn join in on the chat #NT2t
  • seni_bl Dec 9 @ 9:20 AM EST
    A2: search for hashtags of topics you are interested in, read chats and follow like-minded ppl #nt2t
  • DennisDill Dec 9 @ 9:21 AM EST
    many time my tweets are me just "Twitter thinking" and instead of the voices in my head answering real people respond ... at least i hope they are real ... what if we're all bots? #nt2t
    In reply to @JayWigmore, @Elizabethutch, @AguilarGHS
  • cpstobart Dec 9 @ 9:21 AM EST
    #nt2t I agree. I only tweet about educational stuff - especially maths, which is my subject. If I wanted to make it more personal and really use it as a social platform, I'd have another account.
    In reply to @JayWigmore, @DennisDill, @Elizabethutch, @AguilarGHS
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:21 AM EST
    It is important to ask and check copyright of any pictures they use. Opening your students to the world is great but there are other considerations too. #NT2t
    In reply to @hartel30, @gwena_walker
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:22 AM EST
    Q3 is here....#NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:22 AM EST
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:22 AM EST
    A2: If you need help using the Search bar, this will help: https://t.co/RA7T7ISOoj #NT2t
  • artlaflamme Dec 9 @ 9:22 AM EST
    A2 If you think of it that way, Twitter is a great place for primary source materials - to include human sources. The search bar is key to that. Just be sure to apply critical needed source analysis to what you find. #NT2t
  • JayWigmore Dec 9 @ 9:22 AM EST
    It is nice to have a PLN that will help you organize your thoughts as you think out loud. It’s the best way to grow together. #nt2t
    In reply to @DennisDill, @Elizabethutch, @AguilarGHS
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:23 AM EST
    All this speaks to personal preference. I talk politics. I don't have expectations of others to address or avoid anything in particular. Making that choice is part of who they are, and social media should be about the freedom to demonstrate who they are. #nt2t
    • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:20 AM EST
      I agree that it is important to have an opinion and to be able to demonstrate that if we have differences that is ok. Not talking about it is just putting your head in the sand. Politics is difficult though #NT2t
      In reply to @DennisDill, @JayWigmore, @AguilarGHS
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:23 AM EST
    Hey Art!!! Long time no tweet! #NT2t
    In reply to @artlaflamme
  • CHitch94 Dec 9 @ 9:23 AM EST
    A3) I don't think I've muted anyone but sometimes there are accounts that tweet out a lot of promos/advertisements that can get old/tiresome. #nt2t
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:23 AM EST
    I find that it helps me to critically evaluate what I am doing too. Great learning tool #NT2t
    In reply to @JayWigmore, @DennisDill, @AguilarGHS
  • DennisDill Dec 9 @ 9:23 AM EST
    I am Social Studies ... it is my passion so sometimes it is very hard to not talk about politics ... more about the discourse than "I'm right, you're wrong" at least from my perspective. #nt2t
    In reply to @cpstobart, @JayWigmore, @Elizabethutch, @AguilarGHS
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:24 AM EST
    A3: Mute tip - To stop receiving notifications for a convo, you can choose to mute it. When you mute a conversation, you won’t get any new notifications about that conversation. You will see Tweets from the convo in your timeline & when you click into the original Tweet. #NT2t
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:24 AM EST
    Yes I agree :) #NT2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • JKatzaman Dec 9 @ 9:24 AM EST
    A3 Don't be afraid to mute someone who is abusive, offensive, rude or just because. You're free to interact or not with whomever you chose at any time. #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:24 AM EST
    A3: A little more about muting: Muting will remove Tweets from your Notifications tab, push notifications, SMS, email notifications, Home timeline, and from replies to Tweets. #NT2t
  • NicholasKGarvin Dec 9 @ 9:24 AM EST
    A2: Searching for #hashtags or handles of people already in your #PLN. With @TweetDeck create and search lists which helps in organizing your PLN #nt2t
  • jschwartzcen Dec 9 @ 9:25 AM EST
    A3: you might mute someone who is sending you inappropriate stuff. #nt2t
  • hartel30 Dec 9 @ 9:25 AM EST
    A3: Muting a hashtag you aren't interested in but many you follow are can clear "clutter" from your feed #NT2t
  • seni_bl Dec 9 @ 9:25 AM EST
    Tweetdeck is always a good advice. #NT2T
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:25 AM EST
    Yesterday was PJ Day around the state to benefit a children's hospital, and it was interesting to see one school post a big group photo with a couple of kids' faces blurred out. Someone has to pay close attention to every individual permission! #nt2t
    In reply to @JayWigmore, @Elizabethutch, @hartel30
  • DennisDill Dec 9 @ 9:26 AM EST
    the great thing about Twitter ... you can turn off the negativity. I wish there was a real life mute button. Could use it during some staff meetings. #nt2t
    In reply to @JKatzaman
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:26 AM EST
    This is a good tip! Sometimes you can get overwhelmed so muting is good. I sometimes worry that when I am on a twitter chat that I am filling someones feed up. They should mute me then but not to forget to un-muet too #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 9 @ 9:26 AM EST
    A3) you might mute someone temporarily if they are tweeting lots about a TV show in the US and you want to watch it in Australia later #nt2t
  • seni_bl Dec 9 @ 9:27 AM EST
    It‘s like in real life. ;) #NT2T
    In reply to @JKatzaman
  • JayWigmore Dec 9 @ 9:27 AM EST
    It is important to honour everyone’s wishes online. It makes for some interesting photo angles. :) #NT2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @Elizabethutch, @hartel30
  • JKatzaman Dec 9 @ 9:27 AM EST
    I can easily do that during staff meetings, but I'm told my snoring bothers others. #NT2t
    In reply to @DennisDill
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:27 AM EST
    I don't know about apologizing... but communicating helps. I'm realizing they should at least know when they're posted. #nt2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker
  • hartel30 Dec 9 @ 9:27 AM EST
    Can you set a time frame for muting? Like for a day, an hour etc? #nt2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch, @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:27 AM EST
    Yes, if you are interested in ESL, just search for #ESL in the search bar and see who is using the # and what is being discussed. Check out the ppl using the # for possible follows. #NT2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:27 AM EST
    Haha, I like this :) I am sure Google will come up with this tool sometime soon #NT2t
    In reply to @DennisDill, @JKatzaman
  • JayWigmore Dec 9 @ 9:28 AM EST
    Oh I didn’t know that! How do you mute a #? #nt2t
    In reply to @hartel30
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:28 AM EST
    Yeah, wouldn't it be great if you could set a time limit on the mute? #NT2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:28 AM EST
    I am not sure but it could be useful #NT2t
    In reply to @hartel30, @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:28 AM EST
    No, unfortunately not. #NT2t
    In reply to @hartel30, @Elizabethutch
  • DennisDill Dec 9 @ 9:29 AM EST
    Solution to me blowing up someone's twitter feed ... follow more people so it is not just me there. #nt2t this is my learning area ... sorry , not sorry.
    In reply to @Elizabethutch, @shyj
  • AguilarGHS Dec 9 @ 9:29 AM EST
    #NT2t I didn't know hashtags when I first started so I just searched the whole words to find the hashtags. Then the hashtags led led to chats and people. I specifically looked for moderators to follow.
    • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:16 AM EST
      A2: Let's say I am interested in Project-based learning. I would use the search bar and enter #PBL and see what is being discussed and who is discussing. This will lead me to tweeps to follow. #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:30 AM EST
    Want more? Here is Q4....#NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:30 AM EST
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:30 AM EST
    This is how you do it on the web-based version when you are in someone's profile. #NT2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker
  • hartel30 Dec 9 @ 9:30 AM EST
    Here is a bit about muting the tag and time frames https://t.co/pN47JRTYOV #nt2t
    In reply to @JayWigmore
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:31 AM EST
    Great tip! The more you follow the more choice of conversation. I worry less about these thing these days. If they don't like it let me unfollow me :) #NT2t
    In reply to @DennisDill, @shyj
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:31 AM EST
    We're modeling good digital citizenship right now, showing our respectful selves. I don't really hide anything here... it helps that I'm not one to swear in person either! #digcit #nt2t
    • GruntledChalkie Dec 9 @ 9:11 AM EST
      Also i have a view that what i write might be read by a parent or student so there are things you would not say in front of them #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:31 AM EST
    This is muting in Tweetdeck #NT2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:31 AM EST
    so that you don't forget to un-mute. You may still want to follow them later #NT2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker, @hartel30, @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:32 AM EST
    Unless you just want to mute me when I am in this chat??? #NT2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch, @hartel30
  • JKatzaman Dec 9 @ 9:32 AM EST
    If you're looking for chat moderators, check out my Social Media Experts list. I started with social media pros and expanded it to include chat moderators I often interact with. #NT2t
    In reply to @AguilarGHS
  • hartel30 Dec 9 @ 9:32 AM EST
    Sometimes people I follow chat about say their state ed system for a state I don't live in... may not want to see all those tweets (especially if multiple ppl I follow are from same state and tweeting). #nt2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker, @Elizabethutch, @shyj
  • seni_bl Dec 9 @ 9:32 AM EST
    A4: That‘s a good possibility to search for different media under this hashtag. You will find post from people used the # or photos posted with this hashtag. Great option for specific search. #nt2t
  • AguilarGHS Dec 9 @ 9:32 AM EST
    #Nt2t that's how I got here. I had to join a Twitter chat for and assignment in my current MA course. I liked it so much, I decided to stay. Much different that the impression I had of Twitter from the media.
    • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:18 AM EST
      A2 Finding those twitter chats is a good place to start. There a lots of education/library chats that can help build up your network #NT2t
  • JayWigmore Dec 9 @ 9:33 AM EST
    Hey now, don’t encourage that.. 😂#NT2t
    In reply to @shyj, @gwena_walker
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:33 AM EST
    You bet Gwena! #NT2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:33 AM EST
    A4) Different forms of what you're searching for. "Top" shares only the most popular posts (those retweeted/liked most often); "Latest" shares all related posts with the most recent on top. #nt2t
  • CHitch94 Dec 9 @ 9:33 AM EST
    I had similar feelings about Twitter (how can it be useful) but finally took the plunge and was amazed at the learning, support, etc. #nt2t
    In reply to @AguilarGHS
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:33 AM EST
    LOL...sorry...you were the first person in my feed 😂 #NT2t
    In reply to @JayWigmore, @gwena_walker
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:34 AM EST
    It could be that they are filling up your twitter feed with chat like this one and it is not something you are interested in #NT2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker, @hartel30, @shyj
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:34 AM EST
    Glad you have found it useful :) It is a great learning tool! #NT2t
    In reply to @AguilarGHS
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:34 AM EST
    A4: This is a mistake many tweeps do when searching for a #. Make sure you click on "Latest" to get the live feed. #NT2t
  • hartel30 Dec 9 @ 9:35 AM EST
    Ha.. I'm sure they didn't. And the mute button is one that is personal preference.... I hardly ever have used it but it is nice to know it is there when needed :) #nt2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker, @Elizabethutch, @shyj
  • gwena_walker Dec 9 @ 9:35 AM EST
    #NT2t I have to say, I've been doing Twitter chats off and on for probably close to 2 years now. Some chats are full of participants who come across as extremely arrogant and non-interactive. This one is supportive, encouraging, respectful, and helpful.
  • JayWigmore Dec 9 @ 9:36 AM EST
    A4: The people tab is a great way to build your PLN around a certain topic/# #NT2t
  • seni_bl Dec 9 @ 9:36 AM EST
    Seems to be always the first impression: overwhelming but then... after a while: amazing #NT2T
    In reply to @CHitch94, @AguilarGHS
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:36 AM EST
    I hardly ever use it either #NT2t
    In reply to @hartel30, @gwena_walker, @shyj
  • hartel30 Dec 9 @ 9:36 AM EST
    Yes... I really don't see the need for the "top" tab anyway but whatever :) #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:36 AM EST
    Well we appreciate that Gwena and it is one of our goals, to welcome educators to Twitter and our profession; to get us connected so we can learn from/with one another #NT2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker
  • CHitch94 Dec 9 @ 9:36 AM EST
    Ugh. That doesn't sound fun at all. I have found education related chats to generally be quite positive. Occasionally, there are some bad apples but they tend to be outnumbered by supportive folks, thankfully. #nt2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 9 @ 9:36 AM EST
    yes but you have to be careful about following people who don't model good digital citizenship #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:37 AM EST
    Does the top tab show you more about the chat? A place to find the moderators perhaps? #NT2t
    In reply to @hartel30, @shyj
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:37 AM EST
    Yeah, I don't think it's necessary to worry about "clogging" a feed with chats. To me chats are the most valuable part. The main point of being here is to be social. #nt2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch, @DennisDill, @shyj
  • knolinfos Dec 9 @ 9:37 AM EST
    #NT2t FYI: General TIPS for #SocialMedia #Twitter in #ModernEDU <===> https://t.co/Lyi7piHkAT <===> #ModernLEARNing with/about #ICT
  • hartel30 Dec 9 @ 9:37 AM EST
    A4: I use search to follow a chat on my phone when I can't get to Tweetdeck #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:37 AM EST
    Sometimes the "top" can provide you with a summary-like recap of the chat. I might look at it but feel like I will miss too much if that is the only thing I look at. #NT2t
    In reply to @hartel30
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:38 AM EST
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:38 AM EST
    Q5 is a-live #NT2t
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:38 AM EST
    In a way there is! I'm pretty good at tuning out. #nt2t
    • DennisDill Dec 9 @ 9:26 AM EST
      the great thing about Twitter ... you can turn off the negativity. I wish there was a real life mute button. Could use it during some staff meetings. #nt2t
      In reply to @JKatzaman
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:38 AM EST
    Is there a way of pinning something to the top page? #NT2t
    In reply to @CHitch94, @hartel30, @shyj
  • AguilarGHS Dec 9 @ 9:38 AM EST
    #NT2t thanks for sharing this. Wanted to know more about muting and somehow missed the question.
  • srosenberg31 Dec 9 @ 9:39 AM EST
    A1: Since we live in the age of social media where we are constantly sharing our personal lives, we sometimes may need to censor our content. Posting pictures of students without parent permission is an example of "hiding" that may be necessary #nt2t
  • brianrozinsky Dec 9 @ 9:39 AM EST
    Shopping for edu chats? Try these two calendars: https://t.co/d56fq6Yfvg or https://t.co/W3z02vCIet #nt2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:39 AM EST
    A5: Did you know you can import and export your list of people who you block? #NT2t
  • JayWigmore Dec 9 @ 9:39 AM EST
    A5: I use the block feature when the bots come out to play. #NT2t
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:39 AM EST
    I very much hope social studies teachers don't avoid current events. #nt2t
    In reply to @DennisDill, @cpstobart, @JayWigmore, @Elizabethutch, @AguilarGHS
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 9 @ 9:40 AM EST
    A5) they don't appear your feed. I once blocked a company as I was getting lots of spam. Then I needed to tweet them and couldn't #nt2t
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:40 AM EST
    Thanks for sharing, I will take a look later #NT2t
    In reply to @brianrozinsky
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:40 AM EST
    You can only pin your own tweets. #NT2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch, @CHitch94, @hartel30
  • CHitch94 Dec 9 @ 9:40 AM EST
    A5) Basically, if you block someone you don't see anything from them and I think it keeps them from seeing you. I've blocked a few accounts that have followed me b/c they seem sketchy. Also block spammers. #nt2t
  • knolinfos Dec 9 @ 9:40 AM EST
    #NT2t A5) Please check <===> https://t.co/GLmwNg59IX <===> Blocking on #SocialMedia #Twitter
  • gwena_walker Dec 9 @ 9:40 AM EST
    #nt2t A5: I click block and we can no longer see each others tweets or profiles on Twitter.
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:40 AM EST
    A3) One more thing about this: Muting often has nothing to do with something negative. You're just trying to focus on something else for the moment. #nt2t
  • hartel30 Dec 9 @ 9:40 AM EST
    Thanks @shyj and everyone for a great #nt2t as always... but have to run do life now. Have a great weekend all.
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:41 AM EST
    A5: About blocking: Blocking an account you are currently following will cause you to unfollow that account (and them to unfollow you). If you decide to unblock that account, you will have to follow that account again. #NT2t
  • seni_bl Dec 9 @ 9:41 AM EST
    Great description! ;) #NT2T
    In reply to @JayWigmore
  • srosenberg31 Dec 9 @ 9:41 AM EST
    A2: connecting with local educators and organizations will keep me up to date with how to expand the way I think about education. New ideas always emerge through social media networking. Having a professional twitter account will open my eyes to this new world #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:41 AM EST
    A5: If you block an account and they choose to report your account, any of your Tweets that directly mention them will be available for them to view and attach during the reporting process. #NT2t
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:41 AM EST
    I have blocked people too, generally spam accounts but if it is inappropriate I would report and block. #NT2t
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:41 AM EST
    You too John! Happy weekend! #NT2t
    In reply to @hartel30
  • CHitch94 Dec 9 @ 9:42 AM EST
    Not this one. ;) #nt2t
    • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:39 AM EST
      I very much hope social studies teachers don't avoid current events. #nt2t
      In reply to @DennisDill, @cpstobart, @JayWigmore, @Elizabethutch, @AguilarGHS
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:42 AM EST
    Ok, thanks! #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj, @CHitch94, @hartel30
  • JKatzaman Dec 9 @ 9:42 AM EST
    A5 When you block people, they are out of your Twitter life. I reserve that for those who are rude, robots or pornographic. #NT2t
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:42 AM EST
    Ha! Definitely not. I guess my point is I don't have to censor myself... this is pretty much me in normal conversation. #nt2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker
  • srosenberg31 Dec 9 @ 9:42 AM EST
    A3: I have yet to use the mute feature. I would find this helpful with specific accounts that have constant chatter and notifications. To limit the notifications on my timeline, I can see how this feature can be useful. #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:43 AM EST
    Well, I follow so many, and some (including me) don't always use the best judgment. I'm understanding. But if they're hateful, sure, no place for that. #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:43 AM EST
    A5: I learned this when researching the block option: Blocking only works if the accnt you’ve blocked is logged in on Twittr. For example, if the account you’ve blocked isn't logged in or is accessing Twittr content via third party, they may be able to see ur public Tweets. #NT2t
  • JKatzaman Dec 9 @ 9:44 AM EST
    You can do that. You can block whomever you want for no apparent reason. #NT2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker
  • SteveWyborney Dec 9 @ 9:44 AM EST
    It's Raining Cubes! How Many? I'm gearing up for another blog series! #math #maths #edchat #nt2t #leadupchat #EduGladiators #satchat #satchatwc
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:44 AM EST
    This is best practice and something that should be discussed with students too. #NT2t
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:44 AM EST
    Good lesson on being a good #digcit #NT2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:44 AM EST
    I sometimes do if I can :) #NT2t
    In reply to @mrclinefhs, @brianrozinsky
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:45 AM EST
    And I thank you. Man, in these times, if we can't turn to the people who teach this stuff... I see teachers as serving a role far beyond the classroom. #nt2t
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 9 @ 9:45 AM EST
    I always have a fear I might accidentally get my twitter page on the projector in the room #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:45 AM EST
    Yeah, it really can be a useful feature Shelby. You just need to understand how it can help. #NT2t
    In reply to @srosenberg31
  • srosenberg31 Dec 9 @ 9:45 AM EST
    A4: I found it a bit difficult at first to locate tweets that are the most recent through the search bar tab. I learned that by clicking on the "latest" button, tweets would present through a chain of the most recently posted. #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:46 AM EST
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:46 AM EST
    Q6 is in the mix.... #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:46 AM EST
    Yup, many people forget to click on "latest." #NT2t
    In reply to @srosenberg31
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 9 @ 9:46 AM EST
    what does it mean when they are accessing via a 3rd party #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:46 AM EST
    Sure. If that's what a convo turns to, I stop reading. I can get insights from certain other conversations, even if they're contentious. #nt2t
    In reply to @hartel30
  • srosenberg31 Dec 9 @ 9:46 AM EST
    A5: blocking someone on twitter, by my assumption, would be the same as blocking on any other social media platform. By blocking the person they cannot see the content on your profile. #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:46 AM EST
    A5: Learn about advanced blocking here: https://t.co/yuL04So93P #NT2t
  • cpstobart Dec 9 @ 9:46 AM EST
    #nt2t A5. It's good to have a look at the tweet output of people who follow you, not just glance their profile. Ask yourself, Why are they following me? What do they have in common? I always wonder what some people could do with my tweets. Block them.
  • CHitch94 Dec 9 @ 9:47 AM EST
    I usually participate in chats on my computer (Tweetdeck) but definitely find the "latest" column on Twitter helpful when I'm attending a conference & want to see what's going on in other sessions, updates, etc. #nt2t
    • srosenberg31 Dec 9 @ 9:45 AM EST
      A4: I found it a bit difficult at first to locate tweets that are the most recent through the search bar tab. I learned that by clicking on the "latest" button, tweets would present through a chain of the most recently posted. #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 9 @ 9:47 AM EST
    A6 you can advance search in tweetdeck. I must say searching in twitter is frustrating #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:47 AM EST
    Using 3rd party software #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • AguilarGHS Dec 9 @ 9:47 AM EST
    #Nt2t so would it just be easier to unfollow them?
    • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:41 AM EST
      A5: About blocking: Blocking an account you are currently following will cause you to unfollow that account (and them to unfollow you). If you decide to unblock that account, you will have to follow that account again. #NT2t
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:47 AM EST
    Tweetdeck is a brilliant tool to keep up with twitter chats. You can see your notifications and watch the latest tweets. Made following chats so much easier. #NT2t
    In reply to @srosenberg31
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:47 AM EST
    Ah, I see your point. Well, that's why we choose our followers. And why we all have a responsibility not to embarrass them! #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • seni_bl Dec 9 @ 9:47 AM EST
    Thanks Julie, helpful information! #NT2T
    In reply to @shyj
  • CHitch94 Dec 9 @ 9:48 AM EST
    Contentious discussions are not comfortable for me (conflict avoider) but I often learn some things from them. #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @hartel30
  • srosenberg31 Dec 9 @ 9:48 AM EST
    A6: I had to explore the option of advanced searching through the search tab, and discovered the "search filters" option. This option narrows down who, where, and the preferred language of your search. #nt2t
  • CHitch94 Dec 9 @ 9:48 AM EST
    Totally agree. I never follow anyone without scrolling through their tweets. #nt2t
    In reply to @cpstobart
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:48 AM EST
    You can unfollow, but blocking does not let them follow you whereas just unfollowing let's them follow you. #NT2t
    In reply to @AguilarGHS
  • PranSang Dec 9 @ 9:48 AM EST
    Wow I didn't know that, awesome! #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:48 AM EST
    I learned a TON!!! #NT2t
    In reply to @seni_bl
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:49 AM EST
    Especially when they're not "people." #bots #nt2t
    In reply to @cpstobart
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:49 AM EST
    When researching this topic I also learned that you can import someone else's blocked list and export your own to share. Who knew? #NT2t
    In reply to @PranSang
  • JKatzaman Dec 9 @ 9:50 AM EST
    You can unfollow people, but they can still follow or track you. Blocking them makes you invisible to them -- unless as @shyj says, they use third-party software. Then go back to writing letters. #NT2t
    In reply to @AguilarGHS, @shyj
  • AguilarGHS Dec 9 @ 9:50 AM EST
    #Nt2t good point
    • cpstobart Dec 9 @ 9:46 AM EST
      #nt2t A5. It's good to have a look at the tweet output of people who follow you, not just glance their profile. Ask yourself, Why are they following me? What do they have in common? I always wonder what some people could do with my tweets. Block them.
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:50 AM EST
    Yup. Entering them is another story. (Proceed with caution! You're often safer if they don't know you're listening.) #nt2t
    In reply to @CHitch94, @hartel30
  • gwena_walker Dec 9 @ 9:50 AM EST
    #NT2t A6: I have no idea and that's part of why I'm here. :-)
  • PranSang Dec 9 @ 9:51 AM EST
    Yeah just shows that one is always a student :) And thanks for sharing. #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • seni_bl Dec 9 @ 9:51 AM EST
    Wow! That‘s new for me! #NT2T
    In reply to @shyj, @PranSang
  • CHitch94 Dec 9 @ 9:51 AM EST
    #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @hartel30
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:51 AM EST
    A6: Just like when searching using Google, you should use the Advanced Search features in Twitter as well! #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:52 AM EST
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:52 AM EST
    Q7 will wrap up our chat #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:52 AM EST
    I know!!! I tell ya I learned a lot! #NT2t
    In reply to @seni_bl, @PranSang
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:52 AM EST
    A6 Advanced search allows you to look at specific accounts within a time frame. A fun one - you can find your first every tweet :) #NT2t
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:52 AM EST
    Ok, not sure I knew this. Why it's important to understand the difference between "mute" and "block." #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:52 AM EST
    I learn so much from others here, it's my turn to give back! #NT2t
    In reply to @PranSang
  • AguilarGHS Dec 9 @ 9:53 AM EST
    #NT2t me too- at least 3 of today's questions were for my learning.
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:53 AM EST
    I think this would be great if classroom Ts shared their blocked lists! Thing of the time it could save - and possible embarrassment! #NT2t
    In reply to @gwena_walker, @PranSang
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:54 AM EST
    It's why we are here! 🤣 #NT2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • PranSang Dec 9 @ 9:54 AM EST
    And thats what makes you one of my fav tweeps on Twitterland, always so sharing & humble :) #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • Elizabethutch Dec 9 @ 9:54 AM EST
    Thanks for the chat, learnt lots! time to go and buy our Christmas tree :) #NT2t
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:54 AM EST
    Or all three? #nt2t
    In reply to @JKatzaman
  • knolinfos Dec 9 @ 9:55 AM EST
    #NT2t EVERYTHING is possible WHEN someone knows to program (#coding)... 🤪😉🤖 #VisibleUser #TransparentUser
    In reply to @seni_bl, @shyj, @PranSang
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:55 AM EST
    Yeah! There are so many things that I am still learning and I have been using Twitter since '08! #NT2t
    In reply to @AguilarGHS
  • JKatzaman Dec 9 @ 9:55 AM EST
    Feel free to answer because I have no idea. #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • seni_bl Dec 9 @ 9:56 AM EST
    Hope you will be successful. ;) #NT2T
    In reply to @Elizabethutch
  • annie_inman10 Dec 9 @ 9:56 AM EST
    #NT2t me as well! This is my first chat on here. Although I opened a Twitter account years ago, I never used it until now.
    In reply to @gwena_walker
  • JKatzaman Dec 9 @ 9:56 AM EST
    That's the social media trifecta. #NT2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:57 AM EST
    Welcome Annie! Thank you for sharing part of your weekend with us! #NT2t
    In reply to @annie_inman10, @gwena_walker
  • seni_bl Dec 9 @ 9:57 AM EST
    That‘s amazing! Great to have you here. #NT2T
    In reply to @annie_inman10, @gwena_walker
  • JayWigmore Dec 9 @ 9:57 AM EST
    That’s how I started on here as well. Opened the account and let it sit. Started lurking and then dove in. #NT2t
    In reply to @annie_inman10, @gwena_walker
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:58 AM EST
    Here is your #NT2t Twitter Challenge for this week! Join us next week for our Birthday Bash celebration!
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:58 AM EST
    Interesting point. I don't tend to share a lot of local stuff, and yet some of it is very relevant. Audience matters. #nt2t
    • hartel30 Dec 9 @ 9:32 AM EST
      Sometimes people I follow chat about say their state ed system for a state I don't live in... may not want to see all those tweets (especially if multiple ppl I follow are from same state and tweeting). #nt2t
      In reply to @gwena_walker, @Elizabethutch, @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:58 AM EST
    A7: This might help #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:59 AM EST
    I did the same! I let my account sit for over a year! #NT2t
    In reply to @JayWigmore, @annie_inman10, @gwena_walker
  • annie_inman10 Dec 9 @ 9:59 AM EST
    A7: I do know you can review this material through your account settings #Nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • JeremyDBond Dec 9 @ 9:59 AM EST
    Hey @shyj and team: Let's do a future chat about this! #nt2t
    • gwena_walker Dec 9 @ 9:51 AM EST
      How do you know a bot??
      In reply to @JeremyDBond, @cpstobart
  • seni_bl Dec 9 @ 9:59 AM EST
    Winning strategy! #NT2T
    In reply to @JayWigmore, @annie_inman10, @gwena_walker
  • shyj - Moderator Dec 9 @ 9:59 AM EST
    You got it Annie!!! #NT2t
    In reply to @annie_inman10
  • AguilarGHS Dec 9 @ 9:59 AM EST
    #Nt2t oh it's not that I don't talk about politics. It's that it's in every other part of my life, it seems. I'd personally prefer to focus on professional growth and learning. But I never have and never will block or unfollow someone because of their politics.
    In reply to @Elizabethutch, @DennisDill, @JayWigmore