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"What you don't see as often is a guide to participating in one. Twitter chats are still a relatively new concept, and knowing the 'rules' to follow when taking part can be difficult. Not all chats have etiquette they expect to be followed, and those that do can vary in their expectations. Then there are other issues, like how to find a Twitter chat, how to keep up with one and how to post to it in the first place. But I have some good news for you: it isn't hard to take part in a Twitter chat. Here is a quick guide."

"an easy way to monitor his son on Twitter without having to go through the process of signing up for an account.  In fact, you can use this trick whether you have the newest smartphone or an old-school flip phone. Just text on followed by the Twitter name of the account you want to follow to the number 40404 "

"Each week, educators from around the world take part in various conversations on Twitter known as "chats." These conversations have become an excellent way for educators to connect on relevant topics, share resources and best practices, all while challenging each other's thinking. The premise of a Twitter chat is simple. Each lasts for 60 minutes, moderators pose questions on a predetermined topic, and participants use a consistent hashtag (#) to communicate"

"Twitter chats can be fun, informative and a great way to build your network. Here's how you can participate in a Twitter chat. I used the #txeduchat hashtag as an example but replace it with the hashtag you're using in the chat."

" A North Royalton High School student started an anonymous Twitter account that's emitting enthusiasm and creating a sense of mystery throughout the school."

article from November Learning

Twitter chat archive about Grit and Growth Mindsets

Storify of Twitter chat on planning instruction to support PARCC

Storify from a Twitter discussion of OTES

"Follow events in WWII exactly 70 years after they happened, memoirs, military reports, diary entries and much more ... United Kingdom "

"Livetweeting the 2nd World War, as it happens on this date & time in 1942, & for 4 years to come"

"Using RabbleBrowser, one person can lead or facilitate a shared experience with an unlimited number of locally connected peers. As the leader browses the Web or views files, the others in the session with them will see the path they are taking. Integrated group chat, private chat and bookmark sharing keeps the collaboration levels high. Using the easy integrated social tools, anyone in the session can share URLs to the Web via email, Twitter, Google+ and Facebook."

"This story and video has been making the rounds on Twitter and I finally got a chance to watch it and then explore further. Each video is about 15 minutes, but I think they're worth your time. Here's the video that accompanied the Washington Post story:"

"Educreations turns your iPad into a recordable whiteboard. Creating a great video tutorial is as simple as touching, tapping and talking. Explain a math formula... Create an animated lesson... Add commentary to your photos... Diagram a sports play... With voice recording, realistic digital ink, photo imports, and simple sharing through email, Facebook or Twitter, now you can broadcast your ideas from anywhere."

"In a society where people publicise their status on a plethora of social media sites, US comedian Jack Vale startled individuals who had posted publically on Instagram and Twitter, sharing what he knew about them from their updates. The results of the 'prank' are clear to see, in that people are uncomfortable with others knowing about their life, and the reactions when faced with this in reality are interesting, and certainly worthy of exploration with students, who may not be aware that their information is accessible so easily on social networks."

I've got to introduce you to one of my heroes.  Her name is Carly Fleischmann.  She is a teenager from Toronto, Canada and she is living with autism and severe apraxia.  Carly is amazing.  She uses twitter, has a webpage, a facebook page and she has written a book along with her father.

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"All your team communication in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. That's Slack. - Real time messaging, file sharing, supporting one-to-one and group conversations - Powerful search and archiving, meaning no one is ever left out of the loop - Dozens of integrations with tools including: Dropbox, Asana, Google+ Hangouts, Twitter, Zendesk - New integrations and features added frequently - Inline images and video, with rich link summaries giving context without leaving the app - Instantly synced across all devices - Configurable notifications for desktop, mobile push and email - Scientifically proven (or at least rumored) to make your working life simpler, more pleasant, and more productive"