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" Added by Jeff Dunn on 2012-01-31 10 The following is a cross-post from our friends over at Onlinecolleges.net. Be sure to check out their site for other great lists and edu-tips! Twitter chats are such a great way to stay connected and informed in your professional circle, and education is no exception. Through education chats, you can find out about new methods for teaching, tech resources, even jobs for teachers. Most chats are held weekly, and offer an opportunity to have a regularly scheduled conversation with like-minded educators. Check out our collection to find a wealth of Twitter chats that are great for all kinds of educators. General These Twitter chats cover anything and everything in education, and represent a great jumping off point for those just getting started in Twitter education chats. #edchat - Talk to a variety of educators around the world through #edchat, Tuesdays at noon and 7 p.m. EST. #lrnchat - Every Thursday night from 8:30-10 p.m. EST, you can connect with other educators and discuss learning. #edbkchat - On Wednesdays at 4 p.m. EST, you can discuss educational books and topics in learning and pedagogy. #spnchat - Find out about successful practices in education and education reform through #spnchat Tuesdays at 9 p.m.. #ptchat - Wednesdays at 9 p.m. EST, parents and educators around the world can open the lines of communication on #ptchat. #urbaned - This Twitter chat for educators discusses topics relevant to urban education and beyond, every first and third Sunday of the month at 9 p.m. EST. #teachchat - Connect with other teachers and find out what they're doing in their classrooms on #teachchat Wednesdays at 9 p.m. EST. #teaching2030 - Discuss big picture education issues, strategies, and reform through the #teaching2030 chat, every third Thursday at 8:30 p.m.. #smedu - Wednesdays at noon and 9 p.m. EST social media professionals, students, educators, and more can di

"Technology in Pedagogy" is not just about staying up to date on the latest technology tools, but more importantly it is about understanding how to successfully incorporate the available tools into our teaching to make it more effective and engaging.