This fall, Rutgers Alternate Route teachers participated in an invigorating #EdTech chat to discuss strategies for engaging digitally savvy students and leveraging technology in educational practices. Using the hashtags #EdTech and #TeacherEd, educators shared and discovered technology-centered ideas, responding rapidly to questions posed by the Rutgers Alternate Route host account. In just 60 minutes, hundreds of participants tackled five questions on technology use in schools, showcasing the power of social media for professional development.