Twitter can be used for your own professional development and/or to capture the backchannel in your classroom.
A backchannel is a space where people can "chat" about what is happening without interrupting what is formally happening. Think about passing notes in class, only in this instance it is teacher sanctioned note passing.
We will try using TodaysMeet, go to https://todaysmeet.com/EduKateMe
A backchannel is a space where people can "chat" about what is happening without interrupting what is formally happening. Think about passing notes in class, only in this instance it is teacher sanctioned note passing.
We will try using TodaysMeet, go to https://todaysmeet.com/EduKateMe
To find people to follow on Twitter, check out these lists:
Or try searching Google on your own for educators in your field. Search for things like: social work professors twitter, business professors twitter, higher education twitter, etc.
And if you're new to Twitter, get some tips on these sites:
- 44 Higher Education Experts to Follow on Twitter
- Top Professors on Twitter for Leadership, Innovation, & Strategy
- 50 Most Social-Media Savvy Professors on Twitter
- Inside Higher Ed's Twitter Director for chats
Or try searching Google on your own for educators in your field. Search for things like: social work professors twitter, business professors twitter, higher education twitter, etc.
And if you're new to Twitter, get some tips on these sites: