Twitter is used by educators all over the world. Teachers can collaborate, share ideas, problem solve, and celebrate successes. Check out The Beginner's Guide by Emily Fitzpatrick to add Twitter to your PLN. The Teacher's Guide to Twitter published by Edudemic is a comprehensive resource of tips, directions, and suggestions for who to follow. The Complete Guide to Twitter Hashtags for Education by Terry Heick has content area lists as well as a variety of general education topics.
Participating in Twitter Chats allows you to be an active member of a group, asking questions, contributing ideas and suggestions. The Education Chat Calendar provides hashtags, times, and dates for hundreds of organized Twitter Chats. Using FaceBook for Your PLNFaceBook contains a plethora of ideas and information that is education and/or technology related. Websites, companies, blogs and organizations have FaceBook pages that you can follow. FaceBook's sharing and Comment features make it easy to become an active participant. Check out this video from EdTechnocation.com that explains how to add interests to your FaceBook page.
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