2. Online Learning…21st Century
Twitter
Promote your School’s Mission and Values
Brand your School (symbol; seal; logo)
Follow those you know; search for those with common interests
Engage people in conversation
Monitor Twitter—what topics are being tweeted
Manage your account on desktops, laptops, mobile devices

6. Online Learning…21st Century
Twitter suggestions…
Choose a short username
Think about your thumbnail (image; branding)
Select bio link wisely
Use background to share information
Be selective on who you follow
Reply messages
RT often and strategically
Leave room for retweets
Refer to people by their Twitter names on Twitter
Allow and respond to DMs

7. NOTRE DAME VIRTUAL SCHOOL
How Schools Use Twitter
Sharing Announcements 71%
Connect with Community 18%
Emergency 10%
Publicity 0%
Kathy Schrock Survey
Educators’ Use of Twitter

21. Online Learning…21st Century
Nine Reasons for Twitter in Schools
Together We’re Better
Global or Local: You choose
Self-Awareness and Reflective Practice
Idea Workshop and Sounding Board
Newsroom and Innovation Showcase
Professional Development and Critical Friends
Quality-Assured Searching
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
Getting with the times has never been so easy!
Tech & Learning: Advisor Laura Walker

22. Online Learning…21st Century
Ideas for Twitter for Classes
Discussion Boards
Identifying topics
Broadcastig News; Updates
Student Feedback
Finding information on topics
Communicating location, activities, etc.
Staying connected

24. How can you use Twitter in your class?
How can you use Twitter for your school?
“Think…Pair…Share”