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

#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

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

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

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 Click either “import contacts” or “no thanks”

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

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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

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”

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

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”

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

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

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”

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

#PinedaleSummit16 Twitter Handles Will Add Tomorrow!

Other Twitter Handles Your own school (State Board)

Time to write your first Tweet! Copy below in your Tweet Learning how to tweet at Click “Tweet” Tweets appear on your “HOME” Timeline

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

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

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

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”

Are YOU Up For The Challenge?

QUESTIONS ? Clayton Shannon