"A Teacher's Guide to Twitter": TCE Reflections by Angie Applegate https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa I would like for you to reflect on the article "A Teacher's Guide to Twitter" with following: 1. Something you learned or a connection you made from the link: A Teacher's Guide to Twitter 2. How you have used/or want to use Twitter to connect to others before 3. People in education you follow Make sure and include your first and last name with your post! en-us 2017-09-17 16:39:53 UTC 2026-02-21 14:13:17 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. Don't follow to many people at once. I liked #37 Twitt(url)y:sorts url's. Creating your own classroom hashtags. Sharing lesson plans on twitter. The cheat sheet it gave for people like me who are dummies with Twitter:(!! https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/188267531 2.I have used it in PD such as Math Academy, ESL training, during convocation, and faculty meetings.

3. Diana Saylak, Michelle King, Kim Schrader-Tracy Gipson

]]> 2017-09-17 20:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/188267531 Flipped TLC Meeting - Renee https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/188270934 1. One connection I made from the article was the part about not just being a Twitter "consumer," but also creating your own content and Tweets. I find that I get a lot more out of my connections with other users when I am posting what we are doing in our classroom in addition to reading what others are doing.

2. I've used Twitter to post pictures of science explorations we do in class, anchor charts from Monday Meetings, and engaging class activities that I think others might like to know about it. I also use it to stay in touch with learners' parents.

3. 
For Math: @gfletchy, @SumBlox, @GoFormative, @Simon_Gregg, @CueThink

For Science: @ArgumentDriven, @STEMfinity, @sciencecook]]> 2017-09-17 21:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/188270934 Twitter Reflection - Kristan Hruby https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/188661609 1.  I need to utilize Twitter to interact with other educators.  Currently, I follow some great educators and #hashtags, but I rarely respond or engage in a conversation. My goal is to be more purposeful at looking at Twitter to be actively involved.  It is important to "check-in, reply and participate."
2.  I use it to post great things I see at TCE, PD, and other district events.  I particularly like following educator's blogs through twitter.  There are some great discussion threads.
3.  Dave Burgess, Jennifer Gonzalez, George Couros, Writing Project, Jim Knight, Edutopia, Edsurge, Momentous Institute, Steven Anderson]]> 2017-09-18 20:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/188661609 Twitter Reflection-Megan McGraw https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/188931311 1. One part that I made a connection with was using and following educational hashtags. This is something I do on other social media platforms, but I forget how useful it can be to quickly find resources and ideas on twitter as well as participating in that educational conversation. 
2. I use twitter to post photos and videos to communicate with parents, but I would really like to start purposefully engaging with other educators and using Twitter as a tool to find resources, connect with other educators, and share ideas.
3. Jennifer Laffin, Amy Warntz, Jen Vincent, Bonnie McClelland, Kathleen Sokolowski]]> 2017-09-19 14:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/188931311 Twitter Reflection- Heather Judd https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/188943690 1. The article just reminded me of the many ways that you can use Twitter in the classroom. I am really bad about creating a community to share ideas, etc. I need to use Twitter more purposefully in order to make those learning and  professional connnections.
2. I usually use Twitter to post pics of classroom events and even use hashtags. I will often "like" a posting or even retweet, but I need to reach out beyond the people that I know personally. 
3. edutopia, John Schu, Alan November, my old professor Dr. Kimberly Welsh, Donalyn Miller, Jeff Anderson.  ]]> 2017-09-19 15:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/188943690 Twitter Reflection - Meredith Schaaf https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189031706 1. Something that I learned from the article is how powerful Twitter hashtags and connections can be. I spend a lot of time just "consuming" on Twitter- browsing my homepage and people's tweets. I forget to search hashtags to find useful information. Also, I have never been good at doing Twitter chats, so I think I should try participating in one so that I can learn more!
2. I have used Twitter to connect with my Global Read Aloud partner. He teaches in Pennsylvania, so I look at his tweets to see what he is doing in the classroom to get ideas. Because of Twitter and our connection, we are actually going to be GRA partners again! I am also going to see if we can Skype with him when we learn about Pennsylvania in the 13 colonies. Tina has also recommended a couple of "LA gurus" for me to follow on Twitter :)
3. Koby Stringer (LA/SS), Donalyn Miller (LA), Victor Sampson (STEM), Mr. Welty (GRA partner), School Library Journal, Culture Grams, Edutopia, Nerdy Book Club]]> 2017-09-19 17:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189031706 Twitter Reflection-Beth Parker https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189146737
1. I realized from the article I need to take the time with Twitter to follow other educators both in my grade level and in other grades.  I realized I also need to use the hashtag searches to make my searching and browsing more purposeful.
2.  I have used Twitter to connect with former co workers and see what they are up to in their classrooms. I also follow my aunt who teaches in Carrollton so it is fun to see what she is doing in the classroom.
 I try to tweet at least once a week with something that we did in class that the kids found fun and exciting. 
3. Raundy Mauer, Kid President, Donalyn Miller, Jeff Kiney, Tom Kilgore, Kevin Honeycutt, Texas State Aquarium, Kathy Cassidy ]]> 2017-09-20 01:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189146737 Twitter Reflection - Ashlin Bowman MrsBowmanTCE https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189333728 1. Reading this article made me realize the importance of engaging in Twitter conversations. I follow some amazing educators and look at #hastags but rarely respond to lessons or ideas I see beyond liking the post. I have currently been treating Twitter as a way to share out what we are learning and doing but not as a way to connect and engage in conversations with other educators and professionals. 
2. I have used Twitter to share out with educators and parents the learning that is happening in our classroom. I would really like to begin to use Twitter as a tool to engage with other educators, especially beyond TCE. I make an effort to Tweet at least three days a week something we are doing in our classroom as well as check Twitter every day or so for a couple of minutes. Right now I am only liking or retweeting when on Twitter and hope to shift to engaging with others, through commenting on Twitter. 
3. @TCEA, @ronclarkacdemy, @lcritswrdsb (my GRA partner in Canada), @stepinto2nd, @gcouros, @gfletchy]]> 2017-09-20 14:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189333728 Twitter Reflection - Ashlin Bowman MrsBowmanTCE https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189333729 2017-09-20 14:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189333729 Mary Kennington https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189531053 1. I learned to have a balance between followers and people following me. It's easy to just randomly click "follow" on someone that isn't really an integral to professional connections. I learned some tricks to harness the power of Twitter (searching for hashtags, etc)
2. I use Twitter mainly with a consumer mindset. I predominantly use it to follow the experts in my field. I have always desired to use Twitter more to showcase learning in my classroom, but due to confidentiality reasons, I'm more hesitant to tweet as much. I want to be sure that using "smiley faces" to cover kid's faces is appropriate enough to ensure confidentiality. 
3. Fellow educators in CISD and community partners, Dyslexia colleagues in neighboring districts, Edudemic, Apple Education, Lexercise, Explain Everything, Breakout EDU, Seesaw, Google Keep, LD Online, UnderstoodOrg, Decoding Dyslexia, The Dyslexia Project, Dyslexic Library, George Couros, Dyslexia Together, Bookshare, LearningAlly, Dyslexia News, Real School Gardens, Embracing Dyslexia, Support for Dyslexia, Dyslexia Foundation, SayDyslexia]]> 2017-09-20 20:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189531053 Twitter Reflection https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189536063 2017-09-20 20:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189536063 Twittertastic Reflection- by Annelise Mama Jama Ford https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189536071 1. The article reminded of how I had utilized twitter deck to help me in following multiple strands and keeping up with all that is going on at TCE and CISD.
2.  I utilize twitter to see what all is going on campus wide.  So many times I have missed what is happening right down the hall!  I love seeing all the amazing things that educators and learners are doing.
3. edutopia, George Corous, TCE Amazing-Brilliant-Handome-Beautiful ]]> 2017-09-20 20:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189536071 Twitter Reflection-Erica Shelby eshelby2 https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189536741 1. Reading this article helped open my eyes to all the different uses of Twitter!  Right now I tend to stay in my comfort zone of just posting pictures, but there are SO many more things it can be used for!!  This article also helped me to see the importance of following a variety of people.  
2. I use Twitter to showcase what my students are doing in the classroom.  This allows the parents to feel connected to what their child is doing at school.  I also use it to follow others in the school and it is fun to see what all is going on!
3. Right now I am only following teachers at Town Center, but my goal is to expand that!!]]> 2017-09-20 20:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189536741 Twitter Reflection-Rachel Lim https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189540253 1. From the article, I learned the importance of utilizing the tools that are accessible to us. There have been times that forgot to Tweet out something or felt it was out of my comfort zone sharing out. However, the article helped me understand that if I am using it respectfully it will only help me. I loved how the article highlighted the importance of creating. On a side note, I found the hashtag resources and Twitter cheat sheet very helpful!
2. Tina Tweeted out to John Anderson (author of Posted) on how much the kids loved his book. I was pleasantly surprised that he replied back and loved to see the instant connection we could make with an author. Connecting with authors and reaching out to them will be a way I want to utilize Twitter.
3. I follow George Couros, Google for Education, Edutopia, Apple Education, Dwanye Reed, Kid President, and Jennifer Serravallo. ]]> 2017-09-20 20:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189540253 Twitter Reflection: Patrick Miller pmiller35 https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189551693 1. I've realized that I am solely using twitter to showcase what is going on in the music room. So far I have not used twitter to network nor have I received any lesson plan ideas from other music educators via twitter. 
2. I've used twitter to keep TCE staff and parents in the loop of what is going on in the music room. I would like to use it to network with others and gain fresh lesson ideas. 
3. I follow a lot of the TCE staff, Orff related pages, and some music education companies. ]]> 2017-09-20 21:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189551693 Twitter Reflection https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189555742 2017-09-20 22:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189555742 Twitter Reflection: Anne Lawler https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189555782 1.  Do not just be a consumer but build networking relationships.  I find I check out twitter and I may like something but I seldom comment or build a relationship with other educators.
2. I have interacted with educators when I am asked to as part of staff training but also follow certain people who post things that are motivating or inspirational.  
3. I follow TCEA, Jerry Blumengarten and other special education people, TCE, Austin Elementary, Wilson Elementary, Hootsuite, Kevin Honeycutt. I met a lot of people at EdCom one year that I still follow.]]> 2017-09-20 22:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189555782 Twitter Reflection Candace Coffee https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189568634 1. I knew a lot of the info posted believe it or not, but it reminded me of some things I learned from George Couros. He says it is important to have a picture so people don't think you are a spammer. I was surprised to see all the Twitter etiquette, but also happy to see I follow most of it. 
2. I use Twitter to network for sure. Often on Tuesdays you can find me participating in #gtchat and I love to follow STEM companies to share how we are using their products. I love when companies or an author respond to one of my posts or retweet it! Makes me feel like a rockstar! 
3. Some of my favorite educational gurus to follow are George and Alec Couros, Angela Maiers, and Alan November because they write back and retweet all the time when I tag them in a post. ]]> 2017-09-21 00:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189568634 Twitter Reflection - Logan Heath https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189920739 1. After reading the article I learned how important it is to not just be a consumer. It's important that we share, network, and build relationships just as much as we are learning from the connections we follow. 
2.  As of now I have been using twitter to share the learning happening in our classroom with other teachers at our school and the parents of our learners. I hope to begin to use twitter as a networking database and expand who I am following and what resources I post. 
3.  George Couros, teachers at our school, Seesaw, Diana Saylak, other Coppell teachers,  Ozobot

]]> 2017-09-21 19:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189920739 Twitter Reflection - Catherine Kim https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189942439 1. It made me realize how powerful Twitter is and how it could be used purposefully for global connections within the world and even within the community. I loved how Twitter could be used for multiple ways through the classroom and with learners. It is such an amazing tool and resource.
2. I would love to use it to connect with other schools and to use it to connect with writing. One of my personal goals is to become a better writing teacher. When I was discussing global connections with Angie and Annalise, they gave me the idea of reaching out to authors for writing and having them discuss how they used the writing process when they were creating their stories. I thought that was a great way to incorporate writing into making global connections with others. Twitter could be a way to reach out to those authors!
3. Some of my favorite people that I follow are: George Couros, Diana Saylak, WeAreTeachers, and Brian Bushart.]]> 2017-09-21 20:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/189942439 Twitter Reflection: Lorri Brehm https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/190486468 1.  After reading the article, I learned how I can consume information and share resources on Twitter.  
2.  I have been using twitter to share with parents and other educators our learning experiences in the classroom.
3.  I follow TCE staff, CISD (Diana Saylak, Linda Cook, CISD360, CISD Learns) 

]]> 2017-09-23 23:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/190486468 Twitter Reflection: Dianne Johnston djohnston13 https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/190493420 1.  I really enjoyed reading this article.  I have never felt comfortable "tweeting".  I have always just consumed but not shared or communicated beyond what I was told to do.  I hope to make changes with that this year.
2.  When I attended PD for Math Academy, etc and asked to #my reflection, I would do it.  
3.  I have followed staff members from Mockingbird, Mary Kemper, Brian Bushart, CISD, Diana Saylak, Autism Speaks]]> 2017-09-24 01:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/190493420 Marly's Twitter Reflection mnatherson1 https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/190578033 1. I kind of forgot how much I like using Tweet Deck until I read this article. A lot of the article was a review for me, but it was still helpful to remember some of the tips and tricks. 
2. One of my favorite things about Twitter is that it gives me a chance to see what other people are doing in their classrooms. Being upstairs, I sometimes feel like I don't know what is happening in the rest of the building, so the pictures and snapshots are a good way to catch up. :) I would like to connect more with teachers outside of our building. 
3. I have a list of CISD teachers and TCE teachers, and I check those lists most often. I also follow people like  Donalyn Miller, Nerdy Book Club, George Couros, etc. ]]> 2017-09-24 16:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/190578033 Twitter Reflection: Julie Fidler jfidler1 https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/190786892 1. I learned how much information could be gathered using twitter. 2. The article was very informative as I rarely use twitter other than to follow my favorite sports teams. 3. Tammy Gilstrap@ccePErocks]]> 2017-09-25 12:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/190786892 Twitter Reflection- Courtney Rice https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191043394 1. I learned a lot in this article about how powerful hashtags can be! I know to always tweet using #tcetexans so that we can easily see what if happening at our school, but they are such a valuable tool for connecting with educators outside of our little TCE circle! 
2. I've always used twitter as a way to document the learning going on in our classroom and to share pictures and events with parents. I've used it some to connect with other educators, and I know there is so much value in that! I would love to use twitter even more to connect globally with other educators! 
3. Some of my favorite educators to follow are ALL of our TCE Staff, @mathbeforebed, @REAL_Gardens, @MrsKemper, @sciencecook, @gfletchy, and @georgecouros]]> 2017-09-25 21:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191043394 Twitter Reflections - Kim Becker https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191047992 1.  I didn't realize there were so many different ways to use Twitter in education.  Also, it was interesting to see how many educational hashtags are out there!  
2.  I have mainly used Twitter to share pictures of fun events  and activities we have done.  I would like to remember to use it more often and take more time to browse with all the hashtags in the article.
3. I follow other Town Center and CISD teachers, George Couros, Linda Cook, Michelle King, Educational App Advice, Coppell Ed Foundation,]]> 2017-09-25 21:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191047992 Twitter Reflection: Marie Sork https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191054146 1. I loved reading the article and really liked how the article listed 100 ways to use twitter.  It was very informative and gave a lot of options. 
2 I have been using twitter to share out with parents and other educators the learning going on in our classroom.  I have used twitter to connect with other educators .  I would like to increase the people I follow and include educator blogs and become more purposeful with twitter to make global connections.
3.I follow Town Center and CISD teachers. My plan is to expand my list of followers. ]]> 2017-09-25 22:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191054146 Twitter Reflection: Bethany Dilley bdilley2 https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191072465 1. I got inspired to make more use of twitter to connect with colleagues, students and parents. I honestly didn't realize there were so many tunnels and pathways in the twitter world, different ways to connect, use and search for information and ideas, follow trends and stay current.
2. I have used twitter very minimally, mostly to send out an occasional "hey look at this awesome thing the kids are doing' sort of tweet or to see what is happening with others in the art world.  I would like to expand this usage to build a community of students, artists, educators and parents that are inspiring and learning from one another, not just locally but around the world.
3. I follow the other art teachers in the district, Cassie Stevens, an art teacher blogger, Deep Space Sparkle, and #arted and #artsed]]> 2017-09-26 01:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191072465 Twitter Reflection - Mike Erickson. https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191200397 1> . The 100 ways to use twitter was actually informative!
2>.  I use twitter to share images and videos of the happenings in class.  
3>. I follow TCE and other CISD educators.]]> 2017-09-26 12:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191200397 Twitter Reflection- Jenna Taylor https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191479127 1. One thing that this post made me realize is that I am definitely more of a Twitter Consumer, and don't share as much as I should. The comparison it made to a one-sided conversation was kind of eye-opening for me. 
2. When I do tweet, I typically just post pictures with a caption explaining what the pictures are about.  I recognize that Twitter is not a strength of mine, mostly because I rarely think, "I should tweet this!" I think if I were to spend more time getting involved in discussion on Twitter, I would think about posting more often!
3. Brian Marks, George Couros, Dan Meyer, We Are Teachers]]> 2017-09-26 22:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191479127 Twitter Reflection - Heather Bass hbass1 https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191489695 1.  I enjoyed reading the article and thought the 100 Ways to Use Twitter was informative.  I also found the Twitter Cheat Sheet to be very helpful. 
2. I've been using Twitter primarily to share out learning that is happening in my classroom through pictures and videos.  My goal is to use Twitter more for networking and sharing ideas with other educators not just here in Coppell, but nationally and even globally.  
3. TCE and CISD Educators, We Are Teachers, Science News, George Couros, Coppell Gifted Association, Texas ASCD]]> 2017-09-27 00:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191489695 Twitter Reflection: Lisa Hansen https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191514092  I have used Tweetdeck to organize my tweets /threads during district twitter chats and it did help me keep up with the tweets as they were posted. Sadly I still have so much to learn about Twitter, and pretty sure I have broken a few "etiquette" rules! I use the #hashtag to find content relevant to me and to grow my PLN.  I never realized how may Twitter Hashtags or Twitter tools there are #complicated.
2.I use Twitter to find resources, interesting articles and to learn what other people are doing inside TCE and in the educational world.  I am better at researching and finding resources or retweeting things I find interesting from others than I am at posting my own tweets. 
3. I follow educators within the district, TedTalks, CultureGrams, ESL Library, ShakeupLearning, Wired, Teacher2Teacher, TechCrunch, Ozbot, Ron Clark, George Curos, Google for Education, edutopia, Eric Jensen, Apple Education
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]]> 2017-09-27 03:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191514092 Twitter Reflection- Casey Wagner cwagner8 https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191681645 1. I knew there were a lot of ways to use Twitter in education, but after reading the article,  I realized that there are tons of ways to use it in the classroom.  I also think I am more of a Twitter Consumer.  I follow people and read their Tweets, but I need to do a better job of  sharing.

2.  I don't Tweet very much because I just don't think about it at the time.  Last year, you could not Tweet if you were connected to the school network.  II made a board in my classroom with our grade level hashtag, so I will use Twitter more often.  I want to print out the Tweets and pin on the board.

3. I follow TCE and other CISD educators. I also follow George Couros, but this year I really want to follow more people. ]]> 2017-09-27 14:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191681645 Twitter Reflection - Lauren Torti https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191875878 1. I enjoyed reading the article and one of the most beneficial things for me was the part about how to connect with or "find" fellow educators via hashtags and following your followers tweeters.  I tend to get overwhelmed by twitter! It just seems like it is so big and so vast I am just never quite sure where to start! This article helped me to feel more comfortable with using twitter and gave me some ideas for places to start!
2.  I mostly use twitter to connect with the parents of students in my classroom.  I feel like it gives them a glimpse inside our day and our daily activities when they cannot always be up here.  I would like to use it to follow more fellow educators to get ideas rather than just as a window to my classroom.
3.  I currently follow my tce teacher friends and cisd staff.  I am making an effort to find more educators out there to tweet with and follow to build my knowledge base. ]]> 2017-09-27 20:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191875878 Twitter Reflection - Julie McCullough https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191877747 1.  The article was very informative.  I loved the 100 ways to use Twitter.  I plan to not just be a consumer. I need to do a better job of sharing.  
2.  I use Twitter to share our classroom experiences with parents.
3. I follow TCE educators and I plan to follow more educators this year. ]]> 2017-09-27 20:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191877747 Twitter Reflection - Lori Vincenzo https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191917921 1.  I realized that I need to do a better job of using twitter in my classroom.  I get overwhelmed by the day and Twitter is the last thing I think of.  The article renewed my spirit of different ways I can use Twitter.
2. I have found it difficult to use Twitter so easily during the day. My phone connects to the school network and I can't use it unless I turn off the network. It becomes to time consuming to me that I just don't ever get to it.
3.  I follow other CISD educators and would like to do a better job of following educators outside of TCE.  ]]> 2017-09-28 02:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191917921 Twitter: Kasey Kemp kaseykemp https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191923751 1. One of the things that stuck out to me the most was not to follow too many people at one time. When I first started on Twitter I did this and it overwhelmed me. I believe that it is so important to take baby steps when trying new social media outlets and once you feel you are comfortable with them then you can start to become more proficient in the practice. The key is to just start and then from there you can take your next steps. 
2. I have used Twitter in my classroom. We post pictures and even use it to communicate with parents when we are on our way back from Sky Ranch. 
3. I follow a lot of people on Twitter. One of the things that I have done recently that has made me love Twitter was through a Grad School class. Instead of daily posts through our communication feed this particular professor had us get on Twitter for a Twitter chat once a week. Even though it was a set time each week, I really enjoyed the chats we had. We were able to talk live and answer questions or give our opinion about statements and things that were important to us as educators. Through this and my browsing there are a lot of people in my professional network that I follow. ]]> 2017-09-28 03:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/191923751 Morgan Peccarelli https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192078306 1. Something I learned after reading the article is how to better utilize twitter as a learning resource. I want to start conversations on twitter not just post on twitter.
2. A connection I made with the article was using twitter as much as possible. I not only share what my learners are doing in the classroom but I also use twitter to look for new opportunities and resources to use in my classroom. 
3. I follow multiple people on twitter from TCE staff, to other CISD schools and staff members. I also follow 4-5 grade teachers from other states and educational resources/companies.]]> 2017-09-28 14:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192078306 Twitter Reflection-Tina Berumen https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192144827 1. There were so many great tips in this article! One of the biggest tips that I hope others take away from it was just to keep at it. Twitter is so versatile and can offer so much if educators are willing to commit to checking it even just a few minutes a few times a week. I have grown so much professionally thanks to building a PLN on Twitter and mirroring great lessons that I've seen online.
2. I try to use Twitter as a way to "share my story" in the library and the collaborations that take place at our campus. The biggest impact Twitter has made is just connecting with other educators from all over that are willing to share out their very best most impactful ways they are reaching learners. There tips are invaluable! 
3. My favorite Tweeters are: @ShakeUpLearning, @JohnSchu, @IreneB2011 @ErinGerdes ]]> 2017-09-28 15:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192144827 Twitter Reflection - Kelly Spears https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192197710 1. One  of the things that resonated with me from the article was about not trying to read everything.  At times, I have done a good job about trying to be active on twitter, but the times I lose touch I find myself completely overwhelmed trying to 'catch up.' I realize it then makes me want to back away from Twitter even more because it seems overwhelming.  I liked the tip about jumping on Twitter and just taking in what you can't.  I may not see or share everything, but anything that can be taken as a learning opportunity is beneficial.  
2.  I have used Twitter to document what's going on with our learners in the building or sharing strategies from other followers.  As a classroom teacher, I connected with other users to share information or learn how other professionals were doing things.  
3.  I love following other CISD educators, as well as Brene Brown, Love & Logic, Momentous Institute]]> 2017-09-28 17:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192197710 Twitter Reflection - Angie Applegate aapplegate1 https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192210946 1. As I read the article, I realized I am definitely not using Twitter to connect as much as I could to others. I always have a hard time with what exactly should I share and end up following others more than actually sharing. I want to do a better job at sharing as well as I want to make sure I am making stronger connections with other instructional leaders in our state and around the world! Plus, I really need to do better about checking Twitter and being intentional about spending a set time each day/week to use this great tool!
2. I have used Twitter to share info about our learning at school and have shared others info (retweets). I also have several people who I follow within education.  
3. @E_Sheninger, @tasanet, @edutopia @educationweek are just a few.]]> 2017-09-28 18:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192210946 Twitter Reflection TCEBurks https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192222984 2017-09-28 18:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192222984 Twitter Reflection: Kelly Burks TCEBurks https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192223022 1. I found the search tips and tools the most helpful part of this article.  I have never been a big fan of twitter because it always seems overwhelming and I can never find what I am looking for again.  I didn't know about all the ways to search for things.
2. I use twitter in the classroom mostly for posting updates and pictures from my classroom.  
3. I mostly follow other teachers and staff but very few from outside CISD. Wonderopolis, NSTA, Tim and Moby, Time for Kids, George Courous]]> 2017-09-28 18:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192223022 Twitter: Kate Seifert https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192271408 1. As I was reading the article, I realized that I am not utilizing Twitter fully. I do not respond to many other tweets. I feel that if I become more active on twitter, I will have more people responding to my Tweets and that will lead to more connections for my classroom.
2. I use twitter in the classroom to post updates on what is happening in different lessons.
3. Scratch Team, Girls Who Code, FIRST LEGO League, Math Before Bed, iSchool Initiative, Travis Allen, TAGT, George Couros]]> 2017-09-28 20:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192271408 Twitter Reflection - Erin Naughton https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192278837 1. I know for sure that I am not using Twitter in a truly meaningful way, but I do see the value in connecting with others - especially experts - when I'm teaching. It's simply not in my nature to just "put everything out there" (I often overthink FB posts, get frustrated with myself, and then don't post anything), so I usually have an internal struggle about Tweeting: Should I post this? What if a parent thinks I'm not teaching because I just took a picture and Tweeted? What if I don't get all the students in the picture and a parent gets angry? And on, and on, and on...overthink much, Erin?! But I am trying! I have Tweeted a few times this year and can only go up from here! I appreciated the comment about having a balanced ratio of people you're following to having followers. Because that's life, right? Keep it balanced.
2. I use Twitter to post pictures of my learners to how they're engaged with what we're studying.
3. I follow Diana Saylack, Greg Tang, and Brian Bushart; of course I also follow TCE peeps!]]> 2017-09-28 21:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192278837 Twitter Reflection- Katie Tonemah https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192301695 1. I am definitely a huge Twitter fan. I love keeping up with news and celebrities on my personal one, and I love following the TCE happenings and other educators from across Coppell and beyond on my school one. I learned about the officail hashtags for so many things. I think browsing those would be very interesting. 2. I've use twitter to connect with DFW classrooms for things like Global Read Aloud, World Read Aloud Day, and Dot Day. I also follow and communicate with teachers from college, and even teachers and professors I had in school. 
3. A couple of my most interesting/new ones are @nicolasFerroni @educolorMVMT. I also always find people from following Tina's conversations! ]]> 2017-09-29 00:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/aapplegate1/k1schd4vy0wa/wish/192301695