Inspired by my Twitter experience and the book 140 Twitter Tips for Educators by Brad Currie, Billy Krakower and Scott Rocco.

Watch this 2-minute video. For REAL. Watch it.

Click the button below to set up your profile.

1. Create a Twitter Handle- First name, Last Name (add EDU if your name is taken)
2. Personalize Your Profile- Add: Educator, personal interests, hobbies, affiliations, etc.
3. Add a Picture- No one wants to be an egg-head. hehe... 
4. Personalize Your Background- Click Settings, Design, Select a pre-made theme or add your own

Click the button below, find the PIRATE author you wish to follow (or follow ALL of them), click Twitter, and Follow (upper right of profile).

Click here for Twitter Lingo printable PDF.

• Notifications and Mentions - help you connect
• Liking a Tweet saves it 
• If you REALLY like something Retweet (RT) it
• Following & Followers - It's your choice. If someone doesn't follow you back, don't take it personal. Likewise, don't feel obligated to follow someone back.
• Twitter Settings - add/delete location, emails, etc.

• Be a contributor, not only a consumer
• Promote others
• Retweet great work
• Add an image to your tweet or links. Images catch attention.
• Add hashtags (See Hashtags to Follow below)
• Cannonball in! Think of it as Professional Development, 24 hours per day for FREE!! Make a SPLASH! You'll likely never turn back.

Adding Tweetdeck is a game changer for Twitter engagement.

• Open your Twitter account on your computer.
• Open another tab and type tweetdeck.com
• Watch this tutorial by Julie Smith to maximize your Twitter experience.

Click the button below, find the PIRATE hashtags you wish to add to your Tweetdeck, click the #(button) of choice, and add it to your deck--as explained in the video above.

To Join a Twitter Chat:

• Set up Tweetdeck (explained above by Julie Smith)
• Place the hashtag of the chat in a column.
• Answer questions with "A1 and your answer"
• A1 = Answer 1 (to Question 1 or Q1) Each answer requiresA1, A2, A3, etc. in front of your response.
• ALWAYS include the hashtag with your answer and comments. This helps everyone see your contribution.  The hashtag is imperative to be a part of the chat.
• Don't fret if you miss a question. Just catch the next one or join in by commenting on other answers.
• Have FUN and learn from educators around the world!