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Speaking these words can be a way to commiserate with colleagues, or they can become “in jokes” among friends.  These exchanges can be OK when we are face-to-face with others, as we have body language and voice inflections to help us understand the meaning and context behind the statements.  Online is a different situation, however.

Suddenly my Twitter stream was a teacher’s lounge.

if we have an online presence, we must be responsible in what we say or write.  This seems simple, doesn’t it?  Nevertheless, we forget that we are not in the company of friends when we say or write the things we do.  Almost anyone can read our words, and they might misunderstand our intent.

Has this tool been recommended by colleagues or student I respect, or is someone else willing to try this tool with me?

In other words, model what you want your students to do: Use technology as a tool for learning.