If the Pope can Tweet So can I….
Twitter Language 101 Tweet: 140 character Message RT: Retweet -- share a message, quote, picture, story, link Is used to favorite a tweet and save for later @ is how you write to someone directly ie…@garynealhansen
#What’s Trending? Hashtags -#’s are used to group events, photos, stories, people and share emotion. ex: #popefranics #’s are also used to join in a conversation #bachelor #’s are also used to follow what's trending Twitter
Who & How to Follow on Twitter Make sure you are following an official page look for the verified account symbol for major organizations / people. Following can be 1-way, you can follow The Milwaukee Archdiocese, they don’t have to follow you back! Choose who / what to follow based on your own interests. Look at what other organizations / people are being followed by people / groups / organizations you are following.
Who am I following ? @milwaukeebrewers @milwaukeeadmirals Pope Francis @Pontifex @Postivieoutlooks @Sacred Space (Daily Favorite) @JamesMartin @Explore God @AmericaMagazine @LoyolaPress @milwaukeebrewers @milwaukeeadmirals @CaminoDSantiago @travelwisconsin @discoverWI
Where do we start? Parish Uses for Twitter Tweet a link to a recorded homily Tweet a short prayer / reflection Tweet a link to the bulletin or other event happening. Share a short thought about the Gospel, or retweet the Pope or someone else. Tweet a picture with a caption for reflection
Let’s Tweet! @Pontifex 140 characters …. GO!