Would you rather have a lonely, learning-less Saturday, sulking silently with regret, or would you rather join the #nt2t chat right now as we ask the question “Would you rather...?”
Thought so. 😉 Welcome! 😁
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Hi everyone! I participated in my first tweetchat with you all a couple weeks ago. Decided to come back for more. I'm a Special Ed masters student at Kent State in Ohio. Excited to be here again. #barbersclass@barbersclass#nt2t
Good morning, #edugladiators & #nt2t. Would you rather give your full, focused attention to a single chat or divide said attention between two lively virtual conversations? I'm Brian. I teach middle-school students English in Colorado, & I know what I'm choosing.
I am SUPER excited about the questions for this morning's #NT2T chat. If someone is just dipping their toe in the water with Twitter this is going to be fabulous.
Meredith, moderator of #BookCampPD joining from beautiful SW Florida
Hello, I am from Turkey. I am undergraduate student. I am third year student. My department is psychological counseling and guidance. I am happy to be here #nt2t
This was posted earlier in #satchat (super fast-paced). Twitter is a great place to cull ideas and resources, even if you don't alway jump on a chat. Try using Tweetdeck if you don't yet. It's a great way to set up multiple ed hastags to follow.
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A1: I personally am a fan of a profile picture! It allows other people to see who I am and who they are connecting with! I also feel more connected to following someone when I can see their face! #NT2t
A1: Profile photo. It's so nice to get accustomed to seeing someone on Twitter and to recognise them in future conversations. (Hey, Julie!)
There're too many eggs around to make any real connection. #NT2T
I would rather include my photo so others can create a greater connection with me. No worries if you haven't done this yet. I like this ten step idea to create one. https://t.co/IiQHfsw7ra#NT2T
A1 Eggs are great for breakfast, as I just experienced, less great for meaningful profiles, so I'll take door number two: I prefer pictures (which can mean a cartoon avatar versus an actual photo). #nt2t
A1: Keeping a photo on your profile allows other professionals to know that you are not a spam account and that you are serious about learning and connecting! it also provides an opportunity to put a face with a name, which builds relationships. #NT2t
A1. I personally would rather not put an egg profile and instead of a picture of my profile. I think it is important to put faces to names, even if it is all digital and over a computer. #nt2t
A1 Eggs are great for breakfast, as I just experienced, less great for meaningful profiles, so I'll take door number two: I prefer pictures (which can mean a cartoon avatar versus an actual photo). #nt2t
If you aren't comfortable with a photo of yourself, I can respect that! But then, maybe a photo of something meaningful to you - a hobby, a classroom, a special place. The egg is so uninviting (to me). Anonymity is not what educators are about. Sharing our experience is. #NT2t
Sometimes I wonder ...
what if all of those who helped me begin on Twitter weren't there? I am SO thankful for their help. Always great to pass on helpful hints. #NT2T
A1) A photo! Providing a pic of yourself makes you as the teacher more approachable, warm and friendly. An egg seems a little cold and guarded. #barbersclass@barbersclass#nt2t
A1: Id rather show my face than have an egg photo on twitter, I think it’s nice to see who you’re chatting with, almost makes the conversation more personal! #nt2t
Exactly. Plus, having a profile picture shows you're consistent on Twitter and that you're making a conscious effort to spend time engaging with other people.
An egg profile picture shows immaturity. It's what you have when you sign up just because others told you to. #NT2T
The only problem is if you change your hair style or color ....One time I met an actual person who I had been friends with on social media. I had grown out my hair and the person did not recognize me. #nt2t I recognized him, so it worked, but...
A1. I personally would rather not put an egg profile and instead of a picture of my profile. I think it is important to put faces to names, even if it is all digital and over a computer. #nt2t
A2: If I am busy with other things to do I like to just lurk in the chat! It allows me to see great comments and if there is time I can also contribute somewhat! I find twitter is hard to read after the fact just because of all the replies and tweets! #NT2t
A2: At this point in my twittering, I’d rather lurk in a chat! I’m new to the game and trying to learn how to do all of this... so lurking and learning go hand in hand for me! #nt2t
A2. At first I didn't understand the value of sharing my own thoughts during a chat. Lurking was great to get my feet wet until I understood it better. It is a process from watching, to talking to producing. #NT2T
A2. I would say that I would rather read the chat transcript instead of lurking in the chat. I believe both are important, but I want to see what other professionals have to say and how I can learn from them first. #nt2t
Love the #nt2t "Would You Rather" Twitter game. I am here to give you helpful pages so you can get better connecting, learning and sharing with great educators & those interested in ed. Our Twitter Pages https://t.co/Hyuw8zkz1S My answers: A1 Picture A2-8 Both I love my PLN!
A2: Lurk in a chat. I like to have my consciousness streaming so that if I have a question, I can ask right away when I know everyone's online and listening.
Reading the transcript is great but I forget at times—stuff comes up and before you know it, next week's here. #NT2T
A2) Lurking in a chat can really help you get a sense of the vibe of a chat as well as the pacing much more than a transcript. Trnascripts/archives are helpful but I don't think they match actually participating in a chat. #nt2t
Lurking is learning! As a moderator, it is nice to have everyone say hello in a chat so I get a sense of who is here and from where. That and I really want to welcome everyone personally if at all possible. #NT2t
A2: Although it's tempting to lurk, personally I learn much more when I am vulnerable and expose myself. You never know what's going to happen, and you might be helping someone else and not realize that you had what they needed! This of course makes you feel good too! #NT2t
I was a lurker for a few months when I started. But at some point, I had questions or experiences to share. Then others engaged me. And then I felt more welcome. It was hard walking into something blind. So, go at your pace, but share your thoughts and questions. #NT2t
A2. There are times when I follow along during a chat on my phone - without the value of using Tweetdeck - and this causes greater lurking. When I do this, I still "like" and "retweet" what amazing educators are sharing. #NT2T
So true. I'm still uncomfortable posing for photos—but I love having a cartoon/caricature version of me. It's definitely more personable than an egg. #NT2T
A2: So many new educators, especially undergrads, tend to lurk, which is fine. But I do want to send the message that we (veteran Ts) have so MUCH to learn from you as well. We WANT to hear what you have to say and learn with and from you! #NT2t
A2. Checking a chat after-the-fact also allows for warming up to chats. You don't have to worry about a ton of people "looking" at you as you send a message in real time. That away-and-delay engagement isn't a bad starting point! #nt2t
A2) Lurk. Honestly, I almost never get to chat transcripts. I like being in the moment. That said, if I missed a chat I'm interested in, I'll sometimes scroll through and share and comment on tweets after the fact. #nt2t
I love being able to read a transcript as well because many times, in a chat, I end up on a side conversation (which is what started #NT2t) and miss so much.
Q2) I'm a lurker. I like the opportunity to interact, share my ideas and read others when I can. Plus I love the support and comradery. It's especially great for those new to the profession #nt2t#barbersclass@barbersclass
@shyj this is super helpful as my first twitter chat... I have to do it for grad school (can’t believe I haven’t done it before), but now I’m seeing how easy it truly is to have a conversation over twitter! #nt2t
This is exactly what makes Twitter SO amazing. Your response shines brightly as an educator just beginning their journey and mine, w/ 40 years in education, has a different spin. BOTH are marvelous, extend the chat and learning of others. #NT2T
A3: Both! I think it is important to follow some big names in education to get the latest! But like-minded teachers are much easier to connect with and are often going through the same experiences as you are which makes for my learning! #NT2t
TRUE! I also felt like a was rolling with the big dogs of education and out of my league to share. So NOT the culture of edchats! So much to learn and consider, and great people to help you on that journey.
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A3: Most of my Twitter friends are big names in education, but I like a little of both. I like to be challenged to grow by the big names, and I like to mutually support like-minded colleagues. #NT2t
A3) I think both are fine but I think it's best to follow people who push your thinking, who you can engage in conversations with, who share resources, etc. #nt2t
A3- Jumping in late. Tyler from Illinois. I would rather follow like minded than edustars. Sometime the edustars are focused on just selling their new book...not blaming them...it is business. However, the real connections that have benefit are from the everyday teachers #nt2t
A3: A bit of both. And Twitter chats are a great way to do that. We get to meet so many big names in our industry but we also get to exchange ideas and lessons with people just like us.
(I'm no teacher, but I'm answering from a universal standpoint.) #NT2T
It is so funny because in many, many chats I end up in a side conversation. I love them though because that's where I build many relationships and friendships. #NT2t
This is exactly what makes Twitter SO amazing. Your response shines brightly as an educator just beginning their journey and mine, w/ 40 years in education, has a different spin. BOTH are marvelous, extend the chat and learning of others. #NT2T
A3: This is a tough one! I feel like I’d follow as many educators as possible! The “bigger” name educators have a greater picture that they see, but the people I work with in my county or even other surrounding counties have ideas that are more beneficial to my every day #nt2t
A3: Twitter is what you make it, but I do think you should connect with a global and diverse community. You need the diversity to push your thinking and grow as an educator. #NT2t
I’m only here because @JeremyDBond made me feel guilty for wanting a lonely, learning-less Saturday. Enlighten me dammit! My #coffee is getting grumpy (Hi everyone :) ) #nt2t
This is so true. I have separate columns on TweetDeck for chats I can't make it to in real time (timezone issues). I hope to catch the transcripts later, but often I won't—realistically, I won't have the time. #NT2T
Hi @OBartkowiak . Thierry is my first chat too. I hope it would a great experience for us. I will become school counselor. Nice to see you ^^ #edchat#NT2t
Exactly! And the more you interact with both the more you learn and grow. Twitter isn't a one size fits all" type of thing. It is an opportunity for global connections and learning. #NT2t
This is a great graphic! What's the source?
As a non-teacher, sometimes I lurk because I'm not sure it's a topic I can contribute much to. So occasionally I end up on a chat transcript for just one tweet saying hello! #nt2t
A2. At first I didn't understand the value of sharing my own thoughts during a chat. Lurking was great to get my feet wet until I understood it better. It is a process from watching, to talking to producing. #NT2T
Agreed! If we stick to what we are comfortable with we will be missing out on so much! For example if I just stuck to communicating with preservice teachers I would miss out on so much! #NT2t
A2: I love learning/connecting in Twitter chats! I try to participate & add to the conversation as often as possible, but if only able to lurk (because of time or discussion is something I don’t have much experience with)/read the transcript later, I still learn and grow! #NT2T
A3 I think i agree with @CHitch94. One of the down sides about social media is that it is a bit of an echo chamber, especially for politics. So good to have your thoughts challenged! #nt2t
A3. Here are examples from @gcouros who considered a "big name" in education. His wisdom enlightens many. Yet, new educators w/ their bright vision for tomorrow like @MsSydneyMcGrath are tremendously valuable! #NT2T
You can just click on the "speech bubble " icon that is in the bottom of the tweet. That will add the @ symbol and Twitter handle. Does that make sense? #NT2t
A3 Good place to start w/purpose. Why follow a "big-name educator" vs. a "like-minded teacher" vs. a seeming contrarian of any sized name? If I can live with my answer to that question, then I can click follow button in good conscience. #nt2t
A3) To be honest, I'm really not familiar with the "big names in education" at least not yet. To me what's important is if I am interacting with someone that is pushing my learning and exposing me to new, innovative ideas. #barbersclass@barbersclass#nt2t
Q4: I think I’d rather retweet... although if I have thoughts to go along with it I’ll comment... I guess both again lol, depends on how I’m feeling and what it’s about! #nt2t
The more you get to 'know' others on Twitter, the more you'll have a feel for who to ask for advice (tag them in a Tweet) and what hashtags will connect you with like interests & concerns. Some ppl will just resonate more deeply with you.
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A4: Depends on the tweet! If I have something to add like hashtags for more to see I will make a comment, but if the tweet says exactly what I want I just give the recognition and let the original chat do the talking! #NT2t
It took me quite a while to take to Tweetdeck. As inconvenient as it is to follow a chat (especially more than one!) on a phone, that's how I did it for the longest time. And I still do sometimes, if I'm out or am multitasking and can't stay still. #nt2t
At any given time, I have nine or ten Twitter chats open on Tweet Deck. It takes a little time to get used to seeing and not being overwhelmed by so many streaming feeds.
But yes, it's a tool with great potential. #NT2T
A4) I think it depends on what it s being retweeted. Some information I just want to share doesn't really need additional commentary from me. Other information does or I have thoughts I want to share about it. #nt2t
A4: I do both, depending on the original tweet. Sometimes I won't have anything better to add, so I retweet.
When I want to contribute with a different perspective or a witty comment to the original tweet, I always go for a quote. #NT2T
Honestly, I never could get the hang of Tweetdeck. I finally just gave up, for me it was taking more time than it would have been worth even if I had finally figured it out. LOL #NT2t
Q4: I'm so thankful for this question! I'm relatively new to Twitter. I'm interested to see everyone's answer because I'm usually hesitant to reply. I'm not 100% where it goes. Lol! #barbersclass@barbersclass#nt2t
You don't need to reply to me, just start the tweet with A3 and your answer #NT2t (this means answer to question 3, your answer, and the chat hashtag). You can add my @shyj if you would like.
A3: I choose BOTH because I love learning from the BIG NAMES & value their wisdom, but I also crave the connection, encouragement, and collaboration of like-minded educators. Connecting with both groups on Twitter has changed me as an educator & positively impacted my Ss! #NT2T
That's when I appreciate when chats have only moderate participation -- so I can get through the whole thing after the fact! Sometimes I join #satchat before #nt2t... that's a chat that's WAY too busy to scroll through later.
This is a good understanding point. I agree with you. Sometimes when I don't see a photo of someone I've contacted, I can think of negative thoughts. A photo or a name strengthens communication with that person. #nt2t#edchat#pcg304
A4. When someone RTs something that I created that took quite a bit of time to create (graphic) and thanks me for doing so my heart fills with thankfulness.
What could be better than raising each other up each day when we use Twitter? Talk about an easy way to be positive. #NT2T
Q3 Again, my answer is both. I have had great chats with student teachers and published authors alike. Just the other day @jamesmustich followed me back on FB. I had heard something about his new book, 1,000 Books to Read Before You die, and just reached out to him. Amazing!
A5: Both again! I have seen some great examples of classroom twitters that connect both the students, parents, and teachers together to form a community of learning! I would love to this do in my classroom and it is so important to allow your students to have a say #NT2t
A5: Definitely twitter with students! I don’t think many of my parents use twitter let alone know what to do with it! I try to keep my parents in the loop with emails and remind. The kids can definitely pick twitter up quickly and probably already know how to use it! #nt2t
Oh, there're plenty. I'm not in in the education line so I don't know many of those. I've heard of #EduGladiators though. And #DigCitChat. Check them out?
I'm in the marketing line, and I know plenty of those. Let me know if you're interested and I'll get you some links. #NT2T
Yes, Tuesday and Thursday Twitter cross my two worlds -- communication and education -- so I can easily fill a day with chats. Too bad there's work. ;) #nt2t
A5) I think it depends on the age of your students and the Twitter use of your parents. I have a Twitter feed embedded in the home pages of my online world history courses (high school) that are linked to the class hashtags. I share additional resources there. #nt2t
Been on chats since 7:30. Time to brew a fresh pot of coffee and fuel up for the day :)
Have a great day, #NT2t!
Looking forward to seeing our teachers-in-training sharing what they are learning & doing here on Twitter.
Old-times have something to learn from you new folks!
Thanks, Julie. But I must say, they're not all active at the same time. I just keep them open so I can pop into conversations whenever I can—most of them happen on the other corner of the world and away from my time zone. #NT2T
@jjanikis is working on making it a regular thing I believe....in the past it has been a little random, but when it does happen it is always a great chat about the power of literacy. #nt2t
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@JeremyDBond, @MsSydneyMcGrath, @s_narmadhaa, @shyj, @jjanikis
#NT2t I prefer to have an egg because in Turkey egg is expensive... it's a joke. I believe that when you upload picture to anywhere, it will be a reason that judgements which you are going to face, so egg > pp.
Here is a fabulous list of how teachers are using Twitter in the classroom. I would suggest printing it off and posting by the mailbox area or staff room. Spread the positives!! #NT2T
Q5)As a parent of 3, social media helps me tremendously with keeping up to date with school functions and activities. I like that aspect of it. But I wouldn't prefer it as direct contact. #nt2t#barbersclass@barbersclass
A3: Big names in education for the most up-to-date information. While it's nice to have like-minded colleagues, they may not be immersed in academic studies like the big names. #NT2t
A great person for pre-service student teachers to follow is my friend @SFecich She wrote a great book for pre-service teachers that this old head learned a great deal @ social media from #nt2t
A6: I haven't overly got the hand of sending someone a tweet yet, I think that is when you put their handle first and then type the tweet! But I usually stick to DM until I get more comfortable with tweeting to direct people! #NT2t
Yeah, funny, you'd think the more the merrier. But I have a #satchat column open now because I may try later to catch up on what I missed. I don't think I ever catch it all at the time.
... Though I don't always need to. Can't give in to FOMO. ;) #nt2t
A6: Again, it depends. If they (or I) have asked for help publicly or another could possibly benefit, I will tweet. If it's off topic, or is extremely personal, I will usually send a direct message. #NT2t
A5: I'd never considered teachers using Twitter as a communication tool until I started participating in #nt2t. It's still unheard of where I'm from. But I love the idea of teachers encouraging students to brainstorm using a common hashtag.
Q5 #nt2t I have two Twitter accounts @stamccarthy is primarily for my Ss, and Ps.
I reTweet school events and make connections with my Ss @pmccarthy722 is my professional chat learning group. It works for me. I do most of my personal posting on FB.
Q6: I’m more of a personal message person... I think it builds a strong relationship with someone. If it’s someone I don’t know well or have meet on twitter, then I’d probably tweet them instead! #nt2t
lol, yeah... sometimes I pause because I can't remember which chat I'm replying to. And you give yourself away when you throw in hashtags from multiple chats. ;) #nt2t
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@MrU_ishere, @s_narmadhaa, @MsSydneyMcGrath, @shyj
A1: As my avvy demonstrates (Go Jhoira!) it’s better to have something in the photo space rather than an egg. The egg feels like it’s either fake or be unapproachable #nt2t
A6: Good morning #nt2t from Barbara, author of What's Under Your Cape? in TX.
Super fun to play Would You Rather? I'd prefer to speak privately through a DM but I tend to tag people in Tweets whom I think the content might speak to or connect with.
A6 Usually a tweet because who knows whose expertise might serendipitously be looped into an open conversation. I use direct messages less frequently, either for explicit request or when recipient & I have already established our business has narrow personal purpose. #nt2t
Q6) Depends on the context and the sensitivity of the information. If i would be comfortable sharing with a group, a tweet is fine. But, if I have ANY inclination that someone may feel uncomfortable from it, I would direct tweet or use some other form of communication #nt2t
Actually, it depends on your aim. I think there can be two twitter accounts. One of them is classroom management, and other one is for parents. As a student, I use this account for my curriculum class. #NT2t#edchat#pcg304
A6: I'm wary of DMs because it's such a common way of spamming.
I prefer tweeting out to anyone I want to chat with. That shows genuine openness and that you don't have anything to hide.
I only DM people I've spoken to plenty of times before—on chats or in person. #nt2t
Yes, it is a very popular communication and discussion channel in Turkey. In the field of education, beautiful discussions and sharing are emerging. #nt2t#pcg304
A6) It depends on what the communication is about. If it is something that is more private or that is something nobody else would be interested in, I'll do a DM. #nt2t
A7. I would rather "like" tweets.
At times the tweets seem to flow by just like a river - FAST, never ending and too quickly.
By "liking" what someone shares you are saying, "you make a difference! I am glad you're here!" #NT2T
Hey #nt2t! I wasn't able to make it for the start of the chat but I am reading over some of these tweets and there is some great discussions being had! Great topic!
Good point. In sensitive situations like that, I'd rather go with a "just letting you know" tweet before I send a DM.
For example, I've used this when handling customer support—to inform people that I've sent them a DM or ask them to share more details through a DM. #nt2t
To quickly locate those I signed into @participate where chats are listed and searched the word "Early Childhood" These are the one's that appeared. #NT2T
A7: Like—because it's more instinctive and quick for me. But if it's a super important tweet, I open it up on a new tab and get back to it later. #nt2t
A6. It is possible to explain this in two types.
If the subject you are going to talk with is a special subject, you can send a direct message.
If what you're going to write is a share and you think it will benefit other people, tweet is the best way. #nt2t#pcg304
A7) What I DO now is like -- it's a fast acknowledgement. What I NEED to do is use Moments. It'd be so helpful to have my favorite tweets archived. #nt2t
Hey Sude. When you post your response in a chat, it's helpful to start your answer with A6: (this means answer 6) so we know which question you are responding to. Does that make sense? #NT2t
This is a good point..it depends on the age of the students. After all, children aren't supposed to be on twitter until age 13, although this is not the case for all students now a days #nt2t
From what I've seen, though, when you're sending someone a DM for the first time, it goes as a request. Unless they manually accept, there's a chance that they miss our message. That's when I find a tweet can help. #nt2t
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You add whatever tweets you want to a Twitter Moment, as a way to archive them yourself and display the collection for others. Let's have a whole other chat on this, @shyj! #nt2t
Oh no, my morning got away from me! 😭 I know the #nt2t chat was wonderful as always, so disappointed to miss the live action but will be catching up soon!
A8: To be honest I am not exactly sure what you mean by contacts! I just have my followers and that is where I find them! Interested to see how I can organize my twitter contacts! Any advice #NT2t
I guess our hope is that once you start on Twitter you will continue to connect with others and develop relationships. That is why most people prefer a picture. I want to get to know you! #NT2t
Q8: Again, being a newbie, adding my contacts to my email at this point is easier for me! I’m not really sure how to create a list at this point, but I’m sure I could figure it out! This chat has been an awesome experience for me! #nt2t
Oh yes! LISTS! that @CHitch94 just mentioned! I adore them!
If you would like to check out all of the authors who have been guests during #BookCampPD we have a list for you! #NT2T
A8 My habit is to organize into lists since those lists can feed columns in Tweetdeck. At times, learning interactions have progressed beyond trading Tweets, which necessitates exchanging other contact info (via direct message). #nt2t
Actually, like me and @afraozkaan , many of our friends are tweeting right now. We are sharing in the field of education. Thanks for this opportunity. #nt2t#pcg304
Maybe we can get you and your friends to start an education Twitter chat in Turkey. We would be glad to help you get started! Or maybe just spread the word about #NT2t and invite others.
Let's do a chat on this.
In the meantime, if you click on the three vertical dots on people's Twitter pages (depending on what you're using to access Twitter), one option is to "View Moments." If they've created any Moments (kinda like tweet albums), you'll see them there. #nt2t
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@timlriley, @gwena_walker, @TwitterMoments
A8: Lists. I use this a lot to collect and learn about new tools—every time someone mentions a great app, I add it to a private list.
I do the same when I come across influential profiles in my industry.
For some reason I never considered adding people as email contacts. #nt2t
Heh, I certainly run into that a lot in education chats. I'll quickly Google what they're talking about, but if it's not clear quickly I'll just ask. #nt2t
Interesting. I think schools use Twitter as a communication tool to let parents know what is going on. I have seen Twitter used with students as a learning tool, but also to communicate their learning. #NT2t
As I myself need to remember the most logical way this is done... let's follow up in the future! Who wants to be tagged on a future chat where we cover Moments? #nt2t
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@gwena_walker, @timlriley, @TwitterMoments
A8) LISTS! Love having lists for different topics, feeds, etc. I have a private lists related to my kids schools and local activities/businesses. I also have a list for news (journalists & outlets), state social studies councils, etc. #nt2t
I like the idea of using a cartoon avatar for those who are not comfortable with their photo being used. I see many educators using their bitmoji and it's a good "in between" option! #nt2t
You mean once you create them? (I know you all also want to know how to create them in the first place.) Every profile has a place to "View Moments." #nt2t
The best thing you can do is find a group of people who would be interested in setting up a chat. I would suggest at least 3 people because it does take time. Then we can connect and help you get set up. #NT2t
To quickly locate those I signed into @participate where chats are listed and searched the word "Early Childhood" These are the one's that appeared. #NT2T
What a great chat #NT2t! I will be sure to partake in this chat in the weeks to come! I have learned more about twitter and have been able to connect with some great educators! Thanks @shyj for moderating!
