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" Twitter chats are a great resource for learning and networking, allowing academics from all over the world to come together on a regular basis to talk about what's important in education. They're also ideal for gaining authority and visibility in your field. Better yet, they're happening all the time. Check out our list to find 50 of the best Twitter chats in academia (shared in no particular ranking), offering a great way to get connected and stay informed in the world of education. Education These are our picks for excellent education chats on Twitter. #EDCHAT: A busy hashtag with an even busier chat session, #edchat features an educational love chat on Tuesdays. #GTCHAT: Educating gifted and talented children is a special art. Learn more about it on #gtchat, Fridays at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. EST. #NTCHAT: An awesome resource for new teachers, new teacher chat offers a great place for newbies to learn how to navigate the world of education. #EDBKCHAT: Featuring discussions on educational books, #edbkchat is a good resource for continuing education, Wednesdays at 4 p.m. EST. #URBANED: This chat is all about making urban education work, hosted every first and third Sunday of the month at 9 p.m. EST. #SPEDCHAT: Students and teachers in special education come together for this chat, Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. EST. #ISEDCHAT: Learn more about independent schools from this Twitter chat, Thursdays at 9 p.m. Leadership & Reform Education is at a crossroads these days. Find out about changes and leadership in academia on these chats. #SPNCHAT: This Twitter chat is all about successful practices in education and education reform, every Tuesday at 9 p.m. #CPCHAT: On the connected principals chat, you'll get to learn about educational leadership, teacher training, and more. #TEACHING2030: This chat takes a look to the future of education, focusing on issues, especially reform that

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Adding information to help students provide feedback to one another and also adding information to help them become better digital citizens. Looking for feedback and input on this wiki so please share any thoughts or ideas.

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"Joe Bower says, "Assessment is a conversation, not a spreadsheet.""