Comments on: Is there a doctor on board? Twitter as part of your Personal Learning Network http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/ Space for me to explore my ideas and experiences of ICT in my classroom. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:18:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Twitter-tastic « Using technology in the voluntary and community sector http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/comment-page-1/#comment-3357 Twitter-tastic « Using technology in the voluntary and community sector Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:22:47 +0000 http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/#comment-3357 [...] few months I have been using Twitter as part of my PLN (Professional Learning Network) and explored some of the issues for a classroom teacher on this blog. I consider it to be a fantastic tool in helping teachers [...] [...] few months I have been using Twitter as part of my PLN (Professional Learning Network) and explored some of the issues for a classroom teacher on this blog. I consider it to be a fantastic tool in helping teachers [...]

]]> By: Twitter - A Teaching and Learning Tool | ICT in my Classroom http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/comment-page-1/#comment-2628 Twitter - A Teaching and Learning Tool | ICT in my Classroom Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:22:42 +0000 http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/#comment-2628 [...] than aware that it is more to do with the “who” than the “how many”. In a previous post I explored a metaphor for interacting with your Twitter network. I wrote that asking if there was a [...] [...] than aware that it is more to do with the “who” than the “how many”. In a previous post I explored a metaphor for interacting with your Twitter network. I wrote that asking if there was a [...]

]]> By: Frank's Blog http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/comment-page-1/#comment-2562 Frank's Blog Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:26:24 +0000 http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/#comment-2562 What's twitter? ... just kidding. I love all things twitterlicious! Take a look, at my header image ... somebody is perched on the last head! jejeje What’s twitter? … just kidding. I love all things twitterlicious! Take a look, at my header image … somebody is perched on the last head! jejeje

]]> By: The Edublogs Magazine : Around Edublogs: Twittering http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/comment-page-1/#comment-2559 The Edublogs Magazine : Around Edublogs: Twittering Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:22:30 +0000 http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/#comment-2559 [...] in my Classroom has written a lot about using Twitter including an introduction to incorporating Twitter into your Personal Learning Network(PLN) and participation in the @ManyVoices Project, a “collaborative, creative writing project [...] [...] in my Classroom has written a lot about using Twitter including an introduction to incorporating Twitter into your Personal Learning Network(PLN) and participation in the @ManyVoices Project, a “collaborative, creative writing project [...]

]]> By: ICT in my Classroom » Twitter’s Two Networks http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/comment-page-1/#comment-2509 ICT in my Classroom » Twitter’s Two Networks Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:17:43 +0000 http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/#comment-2509 [...] few months I have been using Twitter as part of my PLN (Professional Learning Network) and explored some of the issues for a classroom teacher on this blog. I consider it to be a fantastic tool in helping teachers [...] [...] few months I have been using Twitter as part of my PLN (Professional Learning Network) and explored some of the issues for a classroom teacher on this blog. I consider it to be a fantastic tool in helping teachers [...]

]]> By: Helen Otway http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/comment-page-1/#comment-2501 Helen Otway Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:29:27 +0000 http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/#comment-2501 Hi Tom, As a newbie on Twitter I have found your blog reassuring and encouraging. I've only be on for 13 days (during my summer holidays) and have learnt so much already! I still feel I am finding my feet, and don't have as much to offer, as they have to offer me. However, I am hooked and can see the value of this PLN, especially once I begin the new school year in a new role. Helen Otway Melbourne, Australia Hi Tom,

As a newbie on Twitter I have found your blog reassuring and encouraging. I’ve only be on for 13 days (during my summer holidays) and have learnt so much already! I still feel I am finding my feet, and don’t have as much to offer, as they have to offer me. However, I am hooked and can see the value of this PLN, especially once I begin the new school year in a new role.

Helen Otway
Melbourne, Australia

]]> By: diane http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/comment-page-1/#comment-2495 diane Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:47:10 +0000 http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/#comment-2495 Tom, I also found your blog via a Twitter follower request. As a relatively new user myself, I've been through pretty much the process you described. The people I follow outnumber my followers, and I imagine that this will always be the case, since some of the better know edubloggers limit their network - frustrating to a newbie, but understandable. It's still enlightening to read their comments, even if they don't see mine. With this in mind, I have a simple routine when I receive a request to follow: I view the person's website, and if they appear to be reasonably "normal" - whether an educator or not - I accept. I've only denied two requests because of sites that seemed somehow off. I try to mentor other new users who appear to be getting discouraged (from my vast experience of a few months!). One tech coordinator was upset that no one answered her "shout out" when she was trying to demo Twitter to a teacher. I reminded her that not everyone has access to the site during work hours and suggested that she try to arrange for responders by tweeting her request a few hours in advance or by contacting friends who would be able to answer her call. I know that lessens some of the spontaneity of the medium, but it would guarantee a positive experience for someone trying to demonstrate Twitter's capabilities. In tandem with my RSS feeds, Twitter expands and enriches my professional development. I love being connected to such a large and varied community of learners! diane Tom,

I also found your blog via a Twitter follower request.

As a relatively new user myself, I’ve been through pretty much the process you described. The people I follow outnumber my followers, and I imagine that this will always be the case, since some of the better know edubloggers limit their network – frustrating to a newbie, but understandable. It’s still enlightening to read their comments, even if they don’t see mine.

With this in mind, I have a simple routine when I receive a request to follow: I view the person’s website, and if they appear to be reasonably “normal” – whether an educator or not – I accept. I’ve only denied two requests because of sites that seemed somehow off.

I try to mentor other new users who appear to be getting discouraged (from my vast experience of a few months!). One tech coordinator was upset that no one answered her “shout out” when she was trying to demo Twitter to a teacher. I reminded her that not everyone has access to the site during work hours and suggested that she try to arrange for responders by tweeting her request a few hours in advance or by contacting friends who would be able to answer her call. I know that lessens some of the spontaneity of the medium, but it would guarantee a positive experience for someone trying to demonstrate Twitter’s capabilities.

In tandem with my RSS feeds, Twitter expands and enriches my professional development. I love being connected to such a large and varied community of learners!

diane

]]> By: All a-Twitter | Fragments From Floyd http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/comment-page-1/#comment-2492 All a-Twitter | Fragments From Floyd Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:11:46 +0000 http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/#comment-2492 [...] have a few resources (EduBLogs, EduCause pdf) I’m looking at as Twitter Primers. I’m open for being educated here. And [...] [...] have a few resources (EduBLogs, EduCause pdf) I’m looking at as Twitter Primers. I’m open for being educated here. And [...]

]]> By: tbarrett http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/comment-page-1/#comment-2489 tbarrett Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:48:27 +0000 http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/#comment-2489 Thankyou to everyone who has commented - Damian - I hope that you have more success with the concept when used with your older Honors students in February. Dorothy - don't rub it in about the weather !! I trust your staff will find something useful here in the new term. Jeff - I really like the model of microblogging you have created with Room24 - it will definitely help to contribute to longer blog posts. Chris L - no doubt about the quality of your advice - many thanks - the idea of giving teachers or new users a headstart is very important . I almost convinced myself of a shortcut for new users to a wider network that would answer your queries immediately but I think that the journey of building a valuable PLN is vital. After all if you inherit a listening active network straight away it isn't personal - it is just a LN. But what quality learning can take place when you hven't selected the content? Perhaps then it is just a network. It's all about the journey. Chris Bell - I have been frustrated too and was worried about the lack of response, Twitter + Patience = more success. :) CdnMathTeacher / John Sutton - it can become a virtual staffroom as long as you have filled it with the right personnel! Ben Hazzard and I imagine it to be a quick chat in the corridor with a colleague. Of course it will not happen on its own and needs time and effort to build a quality PLN. Chris Betcher - thanks for the pointer to the vid - it should really help. Thankyou to everyone who has commented –
Damian – I hope that you have more success with the concept when used with your older Honors students in February.

Dorothy – don’t rub it in about the weather !! I trust your staff will find something useful here in the new term.

Jeff – I really like the model of microblogging you have created with Room24 – it will definitely help to contribute to longer blog posts.

Chris L – no doubt about the quality of your advice – many thanks – the idea of giving teachers or new users a headstart is very important . I almost convinced myself of a shortcut for new users to a wider network that would answer your queries immediately but I think that the journey of building a valuable PLN is vital. After all if you inherit a listening active network straight away it isn’t personal – it is just a LN. But what quality learning can take place when you hven’t selected the content? Perhaps then it is just a network. It’s all about the journey.

Chris Bell – I have been frustrated too and was worried about the lack of response, Twitter + Patience = more success. :)

CdnMathTeacher / John Sutton – it can become a virtual staffroom as long as you have filled it with the right personnel! Ben Hazzard and I imagine it to be a quick chat in the corridor with a colleague. Of course it will not happen on its own and needs time and effort to build a quality PLN.

Chris Betcher – thanks for the pointer to the vid – it should really help.

]]> By: Dorothy Burt http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/comment-page-1/#comment-2487 Dorothy Burt Sat, 29 Dec 2007 01:32:58 +0000 http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/#comment-2487 Hi Tom I came to your blog via you following me on Twitter. I really like the train of thought on this post about the reasons for using Twitter. I will be directing teachers here in the new year (February for us in the sun!) when school begins. All the best for 2008 Dorothy Auckland, NZ Hi Tom
I came to your blog via you following me on Twitter. I really like the train of thought on this post about the reasons for using Twitter. I will be directing teachers here in the new year (February for us in the sun!) when school begins.
All the best for 2008

Dorothy
Auckland, NZ

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