Twitter

** May 31, 2012 ** ** 2:45-3:30pm **
 * Twitter PD **
 * 1) ** What is twitter? **(@http://twitter.com/)
 * 2) What is a hashtag?
 * The # symbol, called a hashtag, is used to mark keywords or topics in a Tweet. It was created organically by Twitter users as a way to categorize messages.
 * 1) How do you use the timeline?
 * The timeline contains a running chronological list of tweets. Click at the top of your timeline to refresh your page. You can also few who to follow and top trending tweets on the left side of the timeline.
 * 1) What does the @ symbol mean?
 * The @ sign is used to call out usernames in Tweets, like this: Hello @Twitter! When a username is preceded by the @ sign, it becomes a link to a Twitter profile.
 * 1) What are the parts of a tweet?
 * URL
 * Pictures
 * shared information
 * Retweet
 * 1) Twitter’s help and support center.
 * []
 * 1) ** Example of a timeline **
 * Parts of the timeline
 * trends
 * who to follow
 * search box
 * 1) ** How can you use Twitter? **
 * Personal Learning Network (PLN)
 * Share examples
 * Gain ideas for lessons
 * Great communication with parents--posting homework/reminders of classwork
 * Students must be at least 13 years old.
 * 1) ** Great education twitter feeds to follow: **
 * @cybraryman1
 * @mashable
 * @edutecher
 * @web20classroom
 * @edudemic
 * @RealTimeWWII
 * @TCEA
 * @tombarrett
 * @NYTimeslearning