Step 3: Using Twitter To Build your PLN(I)

 The next is going to Interacting with Tweets:
When you see a Tweet, there are certain things you can click on:
- The person’s name to see their profile page. You can look at their bio and see all their tweets.
- Follow to have the tweeter’s future tweets show up on your homepage.
- A link (if there is one) to open a website in your browser.
- A hashtag to see other tweets that are categorized with the same hashtag(regardless of whether you follow the people using that hashtag).
- Like (the heart)— this shows your appreciation, agreement,or acknowledgement of the tweet. Simply, tap/click the heart to like the Tweet (tap/click again to undo).
- Retweet to share the tweet with your own followers. This demonstrates that you found the tweet interesting or shareworthy, you will also have the opportunity to add a comment to the retweet.
- Direct message — you can message someone privately or start a private group conversation. Depending on individual settings, you might only be able to direct message someone if you both follow each other.
- Comments — this allows you to either read what other people have said in a public reply, or add your own reply.
Social media cheat sheet Think you are not interested in Twitter? Think again!
Twitter is more than just “another social networking tool”. It generally isn’t about reconnecting with people you knew in high school or sharing what you are cooking for dinner. Of course, some people only use Twitter for fun, but for most educators Twitter is about connecting with like minded individuals for personalized and ongoing professional development.
Benefits of using Twitter
Twitter is like a virtual staffroom where you can catch up with your PLN.