Use #EdChat on Twitter for “Micro-learning” Professional Development

If you’re on Twitter, check out hashtag #edchat for an eclectic mix of educational news and updates relevant for parents, teachers and administrators. “Micro-learning” professional development in 140 characters offers an array of information on topics that include instruction, technology, assessment and more. For example, a quick search of the hashtag pulls up the following tweets:

8 Things to look for in Today’s Classroom (by @gcouros & @sylviaduckworth) #edchat #education #edtech pic.twitter.com/u3pUxFFTR7

— School Leaders Now (@SchoolLeadNow) September 20, 2016

How Schools Can Help Notice and Serve the ‘Quiet Kids’ https://t.co/UXNH4F0hn5 #edchat #teachchat #introverted #parenting pic.twitter.com/fEl8Yw9hpQ

— MindShift (@MindShiftKQED) September 26, 2016

 

Unsure where to start?

If you’re new to Twitter, here’s an overview on how the #echat hashtags (and similar ones such as #edtech or #K12) can be a great way to expand your knowledge and gain valuable insights into education.

Infographic: Twitter 101 via @tech4teachers19#edchat #leadupchat #edtech #scchat pic.twitter.com/EwdNni6BQI

— Jeff Hiser (@JeffHiserBL) September 23, 2016

Need even more help? Visit IU19 and suggest a “how to set up Twitter for education” video tutorial in the IU19 Question/Suggestion Box.