STC Twitter- Level 1 Public

Syracuse Teacher Center

Twitter is a social media tool & a great source for PD and collaboration as you build your Personalized Learning Network (PLN).

To get this badge, join it and submit the required evidence.

Required Evidence

Create a Twitter account

[1] Create an account at twitter.com [2] Choose a handle-wisely! See note! [3] Craft your bio-what do you want people to know about you [4] Choose a profile pic-don’t remain as a ‘gray silhouette’ [5] Go ahead and add a Header Photo while you’re at it [6] Upload snapshot of your Profile page. More Info

Be a Follower

[1] Follow @Syracuse_TC, your district or school, & 1 colleague. [2] Next explore the following link and follow at least 1 from each so you are now following at least 10 people. [3] As evidence, upload the link to your Twitter Profile. More Info

Tweet it out!

[1] Create a new Tweet. [2] Not sure what to say? Try “This is my 1st Tweet!” [3] Include #STCBadges [4] Tag @Syracuse_TC in your tweet. [5] Upload snapshot of your published tweet. More Info

Badge Overview

Some Twitter Tips:

Note: Your Twitter handle is like your Twitter name so choose wisely! Even if you hate flowers don’t choose @ihateflowers :) Think: Do you want your whole name in your handle? Do you have a nickname that’s appropriate? Don’t be surprised if your first choice is already taken...no 2 users can share the same name!

Note: Of course, you can follow celebrities and Aunt Sally however they won’t help you grow professionally. Be sure to find folks that will make you think and grow as an educator! If you don’t know someone’s Twitter handle, feel free to search their name and see what pops up! Just be sure to visit their page and check that it’s who you think it is. 

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