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=__Twitter - Terrific Tidbits for Trying Twitter__=

Here is a quick explanation of Twitter. Imagine that all of the friends and interests referred to in this quick video were other educators and they were sharing relevant educational information. This is why Twitter is my number one professional development tool. There are people who still use it to share the ho-hum details of their life, but I simply choose to follow people who share what they are exploring, learning about and experimenting with. I learn something new every time I jump on Twitter. media type="custom" key="5972293"

=Getting Started with Twitter=

Notes on getting started with Twitter by Angela Maiers

1) Click on Let me in - Set up an account - It's that easy!
 * Full name
 * Username
 * Pasword
 * Email - Check the box if you don't want to be searchable by your email
 * Terms of Service
 * Create account

2) Once you validate your email you are now ready to start tweeting! However before you start: PLEASE fill out your profile and include that you are an educator. There are many people who you will WANT to follow that will not allow you to follow them if your profile is not filled in. 3) Filling out your profile
 * Validate your email by clicking on the link sent by twitter
 * Click on settings at the top of the page[[image:by_default_5.jpg]]
 * Then choose profile: Be sure to fill in your Bio this is where people look to see if they want to let you follow them

4) Start looking for people to follow: Twitter4Teachers Educators on Twitter - Google SS Directory of Learning Professionals Online

5) Join the conversation: Start Tweeting!! You have 140 characters to say anything you want. The more value you contribute to the conversations the faster your network will grow.

Basic vocab you need to know
__tweet:__ What someone is sharing __direct message:__ (DM) A DM is a private message sent just to you, no one else can see it __reply:__ A reply is shown by using the "@" plus a username (@atruger) This is a response sent to you but that EVERYONE can see __re-tweet:__ Sharing something someone else has tweeted and giving them credit using RT (RT@atruger Please send resources)