Before the event, it is a great tool to spread the word about the contents of your event (speakers, topics etc.), to engage and to connect with potential attendees.
During the event, it is perfect to add a virtual component to your conference or meeting, by linking the real life audience with the tweeps out there.
It is also great to collect feedback, questions, do polls during the event.
After the event, it allows you to refer back to useful content like slides, videos, blog summaries etc. You can also track and analyze who took part in the discussions, what the sentiment was, what you can improve and what was particularly appreciated.
It is a perfect foundation to create a post-conference review, using Storify. Check out this example from the Emerge Conference 2011 in Oxford.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Twitter, Videos | Posted on May 14, 2013
Heard of Twitter’s latest offering – VINE – a 6 second video experience? Learn how this tool can be used in the classroom. From the Apple site – Vine is the best way to see and share life in motion. Create short, beautiful, looping videos in a simple and fun way for your friends and family to see.
Top 100 Experts in Tech and Learning is a good article to find great folks to follow on Twitter. There is much to learn from this group of distinguished educators.
Brief History of #Edchat is a great post for those educators new to Twitter who want to join in the conversations happening through various hashtags. #Edchat is perhaps the longest running with the most participants. Thanks to Steven Anderson for this quick read article.
Twitter for Professional Development – Ultra Beginner Edition is a great post on Mark Brumley’s Blog. This truly is where you want to start reading if you have never used Twitter but are interested in it’s power to connect you with other educators.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Twitter | Posted on November 1, 2011
Teachers Guide to Twitter has helpful hints from getting started to not giving up from frustration. There is also a list of web links to help you as you become a master “tweeter.”
Twitter – I Just Don\’t Get It – Developing a PLN is an excellent slideshow taking you through step-by-step how to set up a Twitter account and how to use it to develop a strong learning support network of colleagues.
