5 Tips for Teachers Getting Started on Twitter →
Here’s one (click through for the rest!):
Tip 3: Start ContributingIt’s possible to get a lot out of Twitter just by lurking and seeing what others have shared, but since I’ve started joining in the conversation I’ve found my experience more rewarding.
One way to begin contributing is to simply retweet links that other people have shared which you find useful. People appreciate this because it sends their message out to a wider audience. As you begin to share links that are useful, other people will begin to find you helpful as well, and your network will grow.
If you find a useful or thought provoking link, share that as well. For me, sharing is at the heart of what my PLN is all about.
