tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post7614707563648822367..comments2024-01-04T09:45:52.185-05:00Comments on Blogging About The Web 2.0 Connected Classroom: The 140 ConferenceSteven W. Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094504771347267059noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-32834631166762999982009-09-21T20:07:33.233-04:002009-09-21T20:07:33.233-04:00Twitter has put me in contact with great educators...Twitter has put me in contact with great educators that I would never have met otherwise (including some in my own city!) I am learning so much about teaching MFL from others sharing ideas for ESL (as well as MFL), and have been able to make my students' learning much more engaging as a consequence of both the shared experiences and web2 ideas. (after all, with my PLN I have over 200 years of current, contemporary experience to draw on!) Twitter allows me to share my "Aha!" moments, my concerns, and my day - leaving much less isolated.Danielle (kukukukuku on twitter)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-14843910231106496802009-09-21T19:58:03.806-04:002009-09-21T19:58:03.806-04:00Our opening teacher workshop for this school year ...Our opening teacher workshop for this school year included a section on moving "Beyond the Teacher's Room" for staff PLN opportunities. Twitter was a large part of this presentation and each staff member got hands-on experience in signing up for Twitter accounts. We hope to keep this momentum going throughout the school year.<br /><br />A skeptic at first, I am now converted. Twitter has become my number one source for educational technology resources, ideas, collaboration, professional development, and news. With a strong Twitter PLN, I can move mountains!Christina DiMicelli (@MrsDi)http://twitter.com/mrsdinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-33817356418117891582009-09-21T14:10:30.311-04:002009-09-21T14:10:30.311-04:00Twitter has been a career changing discovery for m...Twitter has been a career changing discovery for me. Prior to Twitter I've been a big fan of listservs. Last spring I decided to make a Twitter account to see what the hoopla was about. I followed a few friends and overall was disappointed. I didn't see the point. Then at NECC09 I noticed a lot of presenters and attendees were using Twitter. So I logged onto my account and did a search for NECC09. And the light went on! Oh THIS is what Twitter is all about! Since then my mind has just been filled with ideas, resources, people, inspiration, new knowledge etc -- all from one little status line. Matter of fact, it's so overwhelming that I have to take breaks. In these economic times districts struggle finding money to send people to conferences -- this is a free conference ever day right on my laptop. I LOVE TWITTER.Jessica Brogley (jbrogley on Twitter)http://www.mrsbrogley.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-22310338965915105782009-09-21T13:50:42.178-04:002009-09-21T13:50:42.178-04:00Twitter has become one of my first go-to's in ...Twitter has become one of my first go-to's in seeking out new resources as well as a platform to share ideas with other teachers and get feedback. I began by following a select group of teachers I knew but have now connected with educators around the world.Walker Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13666759035716730262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-81593756339233952232009-09-21T13:41:55.136-04:002009-09-21T13:41:55.136-04:00Twitter has enabled me to learn about teaching fro...Twitter has enabled me to learn about teaching from around the world and across age groups and subjects in an efficient and engaging manner. I see what teachers are doing and can then explore and choose what to pass on to my faculty. I can honestly say I have learned more through Twitter in short amount of time because it uses some key elements of good teaching: brief, engaging, user friendly, innovative, and collaborative.Melanie Hutchinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-71538613975615977982009-09-21T13:35:41.802-04:002009-09-21T13:35:41.802-04:00My students are utilizing Twitter in their Web 2.0...My students are utilizing Twitter in their Web 2.0 course. They have spent numerous classes developing their "professional" network to include educators, experts in subjects they are interested in, some influential community members, and others. I have been impressed with their ability to completely wrap their minds around the concept.<br /><br />All students are currently tapping Twitter's resources to find opinions and research-based answers to Technological issues (such as Piracy, Interoperability, etc.). These are high school students, so yes they need to be reminded that Twitter is not a "chat" environment. So far, they have exceeded my expectations.<br /><br />Why one would not include "Twitter in Education" at a Twitter Conference is beyond me. Feel free to contact me @mrdooley if you want to know what we are currently doing.MrDooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08492675592431121345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-32825675445954720202009-09-21T13:27:49.741-04:002009-09-21T13:27:49.741-04:00I am continually amazed at the amount of resources...I am continually amazed at the amount of resources I gain on Twitter. The spirit of collaboration is alive and well in my edtech PLN. I believe that social networking services such as Twitter is the direction that professional development is headed for K12 teachers in the 21st century. Where else can you find instantaneous feedback, suggestions, and advice for best practices in technology integration? I feel like this is a free, 24/7 edtech conference that has experts "presenting" from all over the world!Kyle Pacehttp://www.twitter.com/kylepacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-70737501709005155922009-09-21T13:07:10.310-04:002009-09-21T13:07:10.310-04:00Twitter, if used in the form of a educational PLN,...Twitter, if used in the form of a educational PLN, can best be described as a buffet of resources, discussion, and relevant information related to the field. On Twitter, educators are constantly collaborating from all areas of the world in order to work towards 1 goal (increasing student achievment and engaging students in the instructional process). If you have a question or are looking for feedback, you receive responses in minutes from global experts. I also see it as the most useful form of relevant professional development out there because it can cater to anyone's interests. I have personally learned more from Twitter than any workshop or in-service training and it's FREE!Eric Sheningerhttp://www.twitter.com/NMHS_Principalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-6177752089621614852009-09-21T13:03:11.670-04:002009-09-21T13:03:11.670-04:00Twitter is a great way to share questions, concern...Twitter is a great way to share questions, concerns, best practices, and resources with other educators from around the world. As the former teacher librarian in a high school, I could learn from and share with other teacher librarians.ArborVitae 2.0https://www.blogger.com/profile/17737936945431812058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-31413956700505184962009-09-21T12:58:40.785-04:002009-09-21T12:58:40.785-04:00A colleague and I have used it in our online cours...A colleague and I have used it in our online courses and wrote about it:<br /><br />Dunlap, J. C. & Lowenthal, P. R. (2009). Tweeting the night away: Using Twitter to enhance social presence. Journal of Information Systems Education, 20(2). Preprint available at: http://www.patricklowenthal.com/publications/Using_Twitter_to_Enhance_Social_Presence.pdf<br /><br />Abstract<br />To be truly effective, online learning must facilitate the social process of learning. This involves providing space and opportunities for students and faculty to engage in social activities. Although learning management systems offer several tools that support social learning and student engagement, the scope, structure, and functionality of those tools can inhibit and restrain just-in-time social connections and interactions. In this teaching tip, we describe our use of Twitter to encourage freeflowing just-in-time interactions and how these interactions can enhance social presence in online courses. We then describe instructional benefits of Twitter, and conclude with guidelines for incorporating Twitter in online courses.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08085086101089650329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-4477345203446560542009-09-21T09:26:59.897-04:002009-09-21T09:26:59.897-04:00Twitter is becoming one of my major sources for li...Twitter is becoming one of my major sources for links to important resources, a place to get questions answered, and connect with others interested in education. It has become a part of my PLN.Will Swartzhttp://twitter.com/WillSwartznoreply@blogger.com