iReading: Ideas for Using Augmented Reality in Elementary School Lessons http://t.co/7Uq1FN7kjA by @mrsmorgansclass & @janhodgelibrary
— Wesley Fryer, Ph.D. (@wfryer) May 23, 2014
#Twitter is an awesome way to connect with educators around the globe! See above #tweet from Dr. Wesley Fryer @wfryer about a recent blogpost in @richardbyrne Free Technology for Teachers! Very exciting!! Whether you are a #Twitter newbie or a seasoned PRO, check out these educational chats! You can lurk (just watch) or actually participate. Either way, you will learn so much information in a short amount of time. Here are some chats that I #love!!
*For the Official Twitter Chat Schedule, please refer to the #awesome @Cybraryman1: http://bit.ly/officialchatlist
#txlchat – Texas Librarians Chat
#txeduchat – Texas Educators Chat
#tlchat – Teacher Librarian Chat
#cisdtigerchat – Commerce ISD Tiger Chat
#2ndchat – 2nd Grade Chat
#txed – Texas Educator Chat
#yalove – YA Book Chat
#dentonchat – Denton ISD Chat
#reg5chat – Region 5 Educators Chat
#moedchat – Missouri Educators Chat
#ArkEdChat – Arkansas Educators Chat
If your head is spinning and you are not sure about Twitter, let me just assure you that @Twitter is going to revolutionize your teaching and your passion for learning! Set up a Free Twitter Account easily, or use the following links below for extra help:
https://www.smore.com/wb5b-twitter-basics
http://www.edudemic.com/guides/guide-to-twitter/
After you get your account setup, then lurk (it’s not creepy) which is #twitterese for #listen to some #awesome educators. Follow the great people in your District, surrounding area and/or follow these greats:
@cybraryman1 – Jerry Blumengarten, King of Curation
@kathyschrock – Kathy Schrock, Schrockguides
@richardbyrne – Richard Byrne, Free Technology for Teachers
@joycevalenza – Joyce Valenza, Rutgers University
@jenniferlagarde – Jennifer LaGarde, The Adventures of Library Girl
@technolibrary – Carolyn Foote, Eanes ISD
@shannonmiller – Shannon Miller, Van Meter IA
@nancyjolambert – Nancy Jo Lambert, Frisco ISD
@sue_fitz – Sue Fitzgerald, Northwest ISD
@yabooksandmore – Naomi Bates, Northwest ISD
@shawnaford1 – Shawna Ford, Weatherford ISD
@tinaberumen – Tina Berumen, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
@utalaniz – Cynthia Alaniz, #nerdybookclub
@EdneyLibrary – Marsha Edney, Marshall ISD & #txlchat
@sharongullet – Sharon Gullet, Consultant & #txlchat
@_michellecooper – Michelle Cooper, Henderson HS & #txlchat
@mrsmorgansclass – Louise Morgan, Crowley ISD #2ndChat Moderator
@corderj – Janet Corder, Consultant & #cisdtigerchat
@mattBgomez – Matt Gomez, Plano ISD, @edcampDallas founder
@ipadSammy – Jon Samuelson, Co-Host Techlandia Podcasts & Co-Founder of Write About
@TechMinock – Drew Minock, www.twoguysandsomeipads.com, @2GuysShow
@TechBradWaid – Brad Waid, www.twoguysandsomeipads.com, @2GuysShow
@wfryer – Dr. Wesley Fryer, Oklahoma 2014 PBS Digital Innovator
@drjolly – Dr. Darin Jolly, Texas HS Principal & #satchat Moderator
And don’t forget……@hafer_carol & @janhodgelibrary – 2TechSavvyLibrarians