I hear so much chatter about Twitter.
But I ask myself….
Is it something that I have time for? Can I make time for it?
College-agers use it for a much different purpose than how I foresee myself using it.
Do I want to add one more thing to me plate, create another world vying for my attention?
I consider myself pretty “techy” ...I am the first to try out new technology in my classroom & other teachers in my building come to me for help. I am the first to admit I have been reluctant to dive into Twitter.
I almost feel like keeping my back turned...then I can’t get exciting about something that I am missing. I almost want to ignore the hashtags and chats I see flying around.
I hear it can be an amazing PLN. I realize that it can put me in connection with places I could normally never reach. To that I am excited.
Will it be just one more reason to have my nose in my phone? I almost want to make excuses for why I don’t want to be a part of it.
There are a few teachers/administrators in my district utilizing Twitter.
Will it be one more ding, ding, buzz, buzz alerting me of activity
thus diverting my attention away from those in my presence?”
I took the step and made myself a Twitter account.
Now what?
Join a chat.
How do I do that?
@ & #
What is all of that?
chime in, converse
Where do I go first?
Tweet Deck, Twitter Feed
How much of this do I need?
I know, I’m like a child. Someone is going to have to teach me.
I will take it slow and learn as I go.
Baby steps into the big universe.
I agree with you 100 percent! But like you I wonder if because I don't know really how to use it it "scares" me in a way. For now I think I can live without knowing what people are thinking and doing minute by minute :-)
ReplyDeleteI was a little unsure about admitting being reluctant to try Twitter especially on here. We will see maybe this group will be enough support to get me going....
DeleteI love Twitter, but I will admit that I was addicted for awhile. I lurked for a long time because I was so hesitant, But it is one of the best things I have done as an educator. The connections I have made with like-minded people were similar to the connections I made by blogging. The technology ideas, book recommendations, and teaching ideas are invaluable. I only use it for teaching, and nothing personal. I highly recommend it. You can follow me @Teachr4.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your feedback. I can totally see how beneficial it would be once I make those connections.
DeleteI have a great guide (Twitter for Teachers) I can send you that someone sent to me. Just shoot me an email if you'd like me to pass it along to you. stacey[at]staceyshubitz[dot]com. YOU CAN DO IT!
ReplyDeleteThanks Stacey. I definitely will!
DeleteThanks Stacey. I definitely will!
DeleteI was really hesitant to join Twitter until I heard Donalynn Miller speak and she urged everyone in the audience to join. I took the plunge. Yes, at first I was always checking my feed, I was afraid I'd miss something. I've relaxed a bit since then. I feel like I have learned a lot from fellow teachers and the authors I follow. I think once you get used to it, you will love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I appreciate your advice. That is how I ended up here at S.O.L. I heard Ruth Ayers speak about it and challenge everyone at my school.
DeleteI have not taken the plunge. Friends have been telling me that I need to, but so far I have resisted. Who knows? Maybe some day I will give in.
ReplyDeleteI took the plunge. I am not very active, but I am okay with that. I have found it very informative. I have gathered so many great ideas. I participate in chats (or lurk in them) when I have time. Perhaps I will be more active at some point. Happy twittering!
ReplyDeleteNo time to twitter!
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