The World of Twitter

Twitter is becoming a popular network for educators. It can be a valuable tool to learn about the latest trends in education, gather ideas for the classroom, find educational blogs, and much more.

For those new to Twitter, here are some sites to help you become acquainted with the social network:

• What is the Purpose of Twitter and What Does It Do?http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_purpose_of_Twitter_and_what_does_it_do
• The Beginner's Guide to Twitter                                                http://mashable.com/2012/06/05/twitter-for-beginners/
• 5 Ways to Make the Most of Twitter http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/kimkomando/2011-07-29-kim-komando-twitter_n.htm

Here are some suggestions of who to follow in the educational world on Twitter:

• @TeachingChannel - TeachingChannel (It is an online community where teachers watch, share, and learn techniques for the classroom.)
• @edutopia - Edutopia (It shares research-based strategies in the field of K-12 education.)
• @robertjmarzano - Robert Marzano
• @BIEpbl - Buck Institute for Education (BIE is a leader in Project Based Learning)
• @WDMCS - The West Des Moines Community School District 
• @StilwellJH - Stilwell Junior High School
• @vhstigers - Valley Tigers (It gives updates on Valley High School activities)