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Twittering, Not Frittering: Professional Development in 140 Characters | Edutopia - 0 views

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shared by mary ann st jacques on 24 May 12 - Cached
    • Sean Murphy
      Sean Murphy on 24 May 12
       
      Why twitter is important
  • Critics argue that it's nothing but a high tech distraction.
    • Sean Murphy
      Sean Murphy on 24 May 12
       
      Old People
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  • I have no patience for reading about what someone is barbecuing."
    • Sean Murphy
      Sean Murphy on 24 May 12
       
      A tool is only as usefull as the people who use it
    • mary ann st jacques
      mary ann st jacques on 24 May 12
       
      This article is swaying my perception of Twitter. I like the aspect of "expanding my world" of information and resources.
  • "I get insights from other teachers in the field who are using these tools. It's professional development for me, no doubt."
    • Sean Murphy
      Sean Murphy on 24 May 12
       
      Twitter is important for everyone
  • Their suggestions included using Twitter as an emergency-response system, to publish school announcements, and to post ideas for enrichment activities after school. Getting fast feedback from people with diverse perspectives appealed to Walker. "It was kind of neat," he says.
    • Gina Renda
      Gina Renda on 31 May 12
       
      Already using e-blast and texting. Last time school was cancelled I got a call on my cell and my landline, text on my cell and an e-mail. I think there are enough ways to reach out and touch me
  • According to Cosand, using Twitter for professional development is a good model for twenty-first-century learning.
  • "Once I gather information from observing, then I'm ready to apply it myself in my situation. Watch, observe, apply. It's been great."
  • They like being able to ask and answer questions, learn from experts, share resources, and react to events on the fly.
  • . Critics argue that it's nothing but a high tech distraction.
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