tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381187568583718836.post5560867823644251182..comments2014-06-08T23:10:56.076-07:00Comments on Remi's Random Ramblings: Global Collaboration Part 2Remihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17627852226185370848noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381187568583718836.post-1659828520386399242010-11-16T10:27:59.152-08:002010-11-16T10:27:59.152-08:00I've converted a few of my colleagues from not...I've converted a few of my colleagues from not using Twitter to becoming at least part time tweeps.<br /><br />The trick is to recognize what the entry point is for this particular group of people.<br /><br />For teachers, they want the ability to talk to other educators about their practice and to ask questions. This is generally where most people start. Sharing comes later.<br /><br />I assume the same is probably true of administrators, who in a lot of ways are actually MORE isolated in their practice than are teachers.<br /><br />You can also use the information gathering argument, which useful who are hoping to transform a system, but feel like they lack the information or knowledge to do so.<br /><br />I've written a post about the 2nd use of Twitter, where it becomes part of an information stream you direct.<br /><br />Post here:<br />http://davidwees.com/content/how-do-you-turn-yourself-21st-century-learner<br /><br />When I presented to a group of students about Twitter, I talked about the information flow, since they already connect to other students through Facebook. What surprised them was how few Google searches I do now given that I have the information I need coming to me, rather than expending so much effort finding it.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098221991466148258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381187568583718836.post-73553617284248371742010-11-15T19:39:29.232-08:002010-11-15T19:39:29.232-08:00Thanks Remi for the reference. I have found that ...Thanks Remi for the reference. I have found that a great entry point for educators is using Twitter to follow conferences. We all can't get to all the conferences we might want to attend, but we can lurk (and even particiapte) via Twitter. I am hoping to see that this week with the BCSSA Conference. It is expected that a preview of what is to come with personalized learning will be shared and if you are not there you can still participate via Twitter and the hash-tage #bcssa10. I would love to see the BCPVPA and other key organizations hastag their major events.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com