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. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:19:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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

]]> By: jeff http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/#comment-2484 jeff Sun, 23 Dec 2007 04:04:54 +0000 http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2007/12/21/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-twitter-as-part-of-your-personal-learning-network/#comment-2484 I am the fourth grade teacher using twitter with my fourth graders and embedding in our class blog, http://www.room24.blogspot.com My students have been posting all year and are enthusiastic about blogging. The appeal of twitter is that it is immediate and the thoughts are concise. My plan is to have student tweet a reflection on a subject that was just taught. It is also a way to teach short, direct writing. No plan, no revision, just a quick couple of thoughts. I am interested to see what followers we get. Our first was Friday before the winter break, we will see how it progresses. I am the fourth grade teacher using twitter with my fourth graders and embedding in our class blog, http://www.room24.blogspot.com My students have been posting all year and are enthusiastic about blogging. The appeal of twitter is that it is immediate and the thoughts are concise. My plan is to have student tweet a reflection on a subject that was just taught. It is also a way to teach short, direct writing. No plan, no revision, just a quick couple of thoughts. I am interested to see what followers we get.

Our first was Friday before the winter break, we will see how it progresses.

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