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2017 Annual Conference

du 8 au 10 November 2017

Jekyll Island Convention Center, Jekyll Island, GA

Twitter: Connecting Counselors #OneHashtagAtATime

mercredi 8 novembre 2017 à 13:00–14:00 EST
Ben Porter Salon Room 6
Presenter Name(s)

Laura Ross
Nicohl Shelton Webb

Target Audience
Elementary
Middle
Secondary
Independent
Counselor Educator, Supervisor
Post-secondary/Admissions
Abstract

Twitter conjures up the worst of the internet: disjointed, meaningless phrases, unrecognizable abbreviations, mean tweets,  and endless drivel about what someone is wearing. So, why Tweet? School counselors can use Twitter to create a Professional Learning Network (PLN) to connect them with counselors from all over the world. Download the twitter app and learn Twitter basics, what Twitter has to offer school counselors, who to connect with, and experience a mini twitter chat. Get ready to learn Twitter #OneHashtagAtATime!

Description

Twitter chats are a vital part of professional growth. This is where personalizing professional development through social media comes into focus. Here, individuals can share ideas, links to resources or inspirational quotes. Chats can also be the starting point for collaboration sessions with other educators.

At the end of this session, participants should be able to:

Handouts will be minimal, but participants will be given a QR code with a link to a list of Twitter chats, including a manual for educators on how to grow their PLN and a Twitter cheat sheet will be given.  

Presenters

Laura Ross, Five Forks Middle School/ GCPS
Nicohl Shelton Webb, Pate's Creek Elementary/Henry County Schools
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