5 Top Twitter Chats For New & Alternate Route Teachers
To get the most out of Twitter, you have to invest a little time. Educators often describe Twitter as the most positive faculty lounge to be a part of. So with that said, we are sharing a list of some of our favorite Saturday morning Twitter chats. The conversation, resources, and ideas that come out of those chats are invaluable. We encourage you to give one a try!
Understandably, many new teachers have never participated in a Twitter chat; so, we've also compiled some tips and resources. To help you prepare for your first Twitter chat, consider the following:
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Don't leave your profile blank. Use some sort of profile photo, and share what you teach in your bio! It will help other teachers of the same subject and/or grade level to find and connect with you. You can read more about this here.
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Set a reminder or jot down the day and time of the chat so that you don't forget about it.
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Learn how to participate in a Twitter chat by viewing this tutorial.
If you're feeling reluctant about Twitter, check out Teachers on Twitter: Why You Should Join and How to Get Started.
Stacy Young is a New Jersey certified English teacher with a passion for quality education. She currently serves as the Assistant Director of Rutgers University's Alternate Route Teacher Training Program at the Center for Effective School Practices. Follow her on Twitter @AskStacyYoung. 
