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Twitter Basics

Learn the basics of using Twitter, including how to create an account, follow others, send tweets, and use hashtags. Discover why individuals choose not to use Twitter and overcome common concerns.

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Twitter Basics

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  1. Twitter Basics Clayton Ellis and Shannon Loveridge 2016 Central District Scherrer Leadership Summit

  2. #stay on task • Presentation Norms • Keep side conversations limited • Be open-minded • Ask questions • Utilize time effectively when you get time to PLAY and EXPLORE at the end

  3. Why do individuals choose NOT to use Twitter? • Not quite sure what Twitter is • Do not know how to use Twitter • Overwhelming • Not easy to follow/find people you know • Do not have the time • Do not have anything to offer • 140 characters is too short of a message

  4. Creating a Twitter Account • www.twitter.com • Click “Sign up” • Enter your name and phone/email and password • Click "Sign Up“ • Enter your phone number • Click “Next” • You will get a verification code through text – enter that number • Click “Verify”

  5. Choose your username -- short and easy • Click “Next” • Click “Let’s Go” • What interests you? • Type topics in the “search box” • Click “Continue” • You can choose to import your contacts through email • Click either “import contacts” or “no thanks”

  6. Make Your Timeline Yours • This will now prompt you to follow other people or organizations • Deselect or select all • Notifications • Click “Not now”

  7. Welcome to Twitter • Welcome Home! • This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you • Click “Next”

  8. Tweets not working for you? • What does this mean? • To follow someone: • Hover over the profile picture and click “follow” • To unfollow someone: • Hover over the profile picture and click “unfollow” • Click “Next”

  9. LIKE - Say a lot with a little • When you see a Tweet you like, tap the “heart” – it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love. • Click “Next”

  10. RETWEET - Spread the word • The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the Retweet icon to sent it instantly. • Click “Next”

  11. REPLY – Join the conversation • Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a “reply”. Find a topic you’re passionate about and jump right in! • Click “Next”

  12. # - HASHTAG – Learn the latest • Get instant insight into what people are talking about now • Ex. #PinedaleSummit16 or #CDSLS15 • Click “Next”

  13. WHO TO FOLLOW – Get more of what you love • Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about • There will be a “who to follow” window that gives you recommendations for you to follow. • If you are interested, click “Follow” • Click “Next”

  14. SEARCH – Find what’s happening • See the latest conversations about any topic instantly • Magnifying glass – Mobile devices • Search bar - Computers • Click “Next”

  15. MOMENTS – Never miss a moment • Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold • Real time current event stories • Click on “Me” icon to exit current events • Click “Got It”

  16. DASHBOARD ICONS Home – Takes your to your news feed (people who you follow Tweets) Notifications – When others mention you in a Tweet, retweet a Tweet that you wrote or like a Tweet you wrote Moments – Current events Messages – Personal message between you and one other person that cannot be seen by others Me – Profile

  17. Editing Your Profile • Click “Edit Profile” • Computer • Click “Home” • Click on “Name” • Click “Edit Profile” • Mobile Device • Click “Me” icon • Click “Edit Profile” button in the right hand corner

  18. Change your “Header Photo” • Update your “Profile Photo” if needed • Write your “Bio” underneath your profile picture • Think about the reasons why you are wanting to use Twitter • Think about the people you would like to connect with • Use keywords which will make you easier to find when people search - I.E. “Physical Education” • Adding your location, will help you identify other professionals nearby • Add your website, if you have one • Click “Save Changes”

  19. Difference between # and @ • # are topics or events • @ are individuals or organizations • Both can be used in a tweet • Broader Mentions • Put ANYTHING before @handlename (most use a . because it is the least obvious), tweet goes directly to who is following @handlename + goes onto the followers boards as if their handle name was used • WITHOUT anything before @handlename, it goes to followers news feed

  20. #PinedaleSummit16 Twitter Handles • Will Add Tomorrow!

  21. Other Twitter Handles • Your own school district • Legislators • @SHAPE_America • @phyedagogy • @SHAPE_AmericaTeachers • @SHAPE_Colorado (State Board)

  22. Time to write your first Tweet! • Copy below in your Tweet box: .@SHAPEAmerica_CD Learning how to tweet at #PinedaleSummit16 .@(statetwitterhandle) from .@ceellisify .@beatzforfeet • Click “Tweet” • Tweets appear on your “HOME” Timeline

  23. INDIVIDUAL TWEET ICONS Add Your Location Add A Poll Add A Picture Graphics Interchange Format Format that supports dynamic and static images

  24. 140 Characters Is Not Enough! • Twitterstorm • To indicate tweets are meant to be read together, users will include “1/2” and “2/2” to let followers know there is more than a single tweet • Twitter’s Threaded Conversations Feature • Write first tweet of series • Reply to your own tweet • Twitter will then pre-populate a tweet starting with your username for you • You can then delete your username to have a full 140 characters to write • Once you have posted all your tweets, Twitter will display them grouped together in a threaded conversation

  25. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE • Create a Tweet yourself • Don’t forget to add other people/states into your Tweet! • #PinedaleSummit16

  26. Why SHOULD we use Twitter? • Responsibility as leaders • If we provide value, members will see value • Fills the gaps between big professional development conferences • Allows professionals to feel connected to conferences and conventions even though he or she is not able to go • We provide a professional presence in social media for advocacy in our field (national and local) • Helps teachers feel connected who feel that he or she is one their own “island” https://www.facebook.com/thephysicaleducator/videos/10153227486697508/?pnref=story

  27. Are YOU Up For The Challenge? https://www.smore.com/y4nu-the-14-day-twitter-challenge

  28. QUESTIONS? Clayton Ellis clayton.shapeco@gmail.com @ceellisify  Shannon Loveridge shannon.shapeco@gmail.com @beatzforfeet

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