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2012 NPSD Innovation Celebration 12 Reasons for Twitter - Collaboration & Savings April 18, 2012

2012 NPSD Innovation Celebration 12 Reasons for Twitter - Collaboration & Savings April 18, 2012 Presenters: Glenn Yetter – Scott Swindells – Joe Covonne – Joe Mazza. NPSD Mission (Strategic Plan 2008-2014).

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2012 NPSD Innovation Celebration 12 Reasons for Twitter - Collaboration & Savings April 18, 2012

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  1. 2012 NPSD Innovation Celebration 12 Reasons for Twitter - Collaboration & Savings April 18, 2012 Presenters: Glenn Yetter – Scott Swindells – Joe Covonne – Joe Mazza

  2. NPSD Mission (Strategic Plan 2008-2014) • Working collaboratively, the North Penn School District will provide an effective, innovative, student-focused community of teaching and learning where students will: • Become independent, adaptable, life-long learners who transfer understanding to new applications; • exhibit creative and critical thinking; • achieve at the proficient or greater level in all academic areas; • adapt to a changing technological world; and • transition from competent student to productive, responsible • citizen of the global society. Reason #1 – Because it’s embedded in our Strategic Plan

  3. What is Twitter? It’s a FREE Web 2.0 social media service that allows users to send & receive messages known as “tweets.” Reason #2 – Because it does not require a purchase order 100% FREE

  4. In 2012, 460,000 new signups occur daily on Twitter. 80% are between the ages of 18-40. What is the significance of this age group? Source: http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/55-interesting-social-media-infographics/ Reason #3 – Because the future is NOW

  5. Why Twitter? For North Penn School District Communications Rapidly disseminate information, take down the walls in a traditional school, transparent collaboration students, educators & parents among learning community Reason #4 – Because the best organizations communicate & collaborate transparently to all stakeholders

  6. From within a dramatically new information landscape, the best description of the 21st Century teacher is Master Learner. —David Warlick Why Twitter? For North Penn School District Professional Development Opportunity for professional development ANYTIME, ANYWHERE 24/7 Reason #5 – Because Twitter offers more PD than any conference, workshop or In-Service we could ever offer for employees or families

  7. Why Twitter? Reason #6 – We work with students & adults from every part of the globe which requires us to possess global perspectives & competencies

  8. What’s in a PLN? • Personal Learning Network (PLN) • University learners/professors • School/District Leadership Team • Your School/District/State/DOE • Publications (i.e. ASCD) • Books/Speakers/Websites • Past networks Reason #7 – Because NPSD doesn’t have all the right answers. We must connect with others doing the same work for kids

  9. School Twitter Page of “realtime” updates http://twitter.com/knappelementary Reason #8 – Because updating a website takes time away from a teacher’s time in planning for student learning

  10. Some Educational Channels or Twitter “Hashtags” #edchat (education chat) #edtech (educational technology chat) #cpchat (connected principals chat) #elemchat (elementary education chat) #ptchat (parent-teacher chat) #kinderchat, 1stchat, 2ndchat, etc. Reason #9 – Because our learning should be differentiated & in collaboration with others in the field

  11. North Penn’s Own Education Hashtag #NPED = North Penn Education A North Penn School District hashtag for transparent & collaborative sharing amongst parents, educators and community members. Together we are better. Reason #10 – Because over 2,000 educators in NPSD have great ideas that need to be shared and pushed further

  12. Why Twitter? Comprehensive national education conferences are no longer permissible given the current fiscal climate Example: #ASCD12 Enjoy the best “tweets” from over 400 sessions in real time. Continue learning online using a conference hashtag well after the conference has ended. Reason #11 – Because budgets are without money for the best national conferences but greatly need the best professional development

  13. Why Twitter? Eric Sheninger @NMHS_Principal New Milford HS Principal, ASCD Presenter, Author, Presenter & PLN Member Reason #12 – Because we all need inspirers to push us further in our efforts in working with children & families

  14. What Does Twitter Look Like? Search for Information Reflective Practice Global and Local Perspectives Instant Feedback Newsroom Brand School/District Professional Development Together We Are Better Video Clip of Twitter in District 123

  15. Other Cost Saving Measures Shared • All ideas shared by educators on Twitter - 4/17/12 • Parent communications & print costs • Professional development costs • Advertising costs • Vacancy costs of posting • Collaboration amongst staff members in lieu of the cost for substitutes to cover classes • Access popular educational magazine articles without cost of purchase (i.e. ASCD, Administrator, Harvard Ed Letter) • School Messenger costs, Use of Twitter and/or Remind 101 • Gas/mileage costs for administrative & teacher meetings

  16. 2012 NPSD Innovation Celebration April 18, 2012 12 Reasons for “Twitter” in NPSD Collaboration & Savings

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