Twitter

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 * [[image:twitter2.jpg]] || [[image:twitter.jpg]] || =Twitter is an information network which allows users to type short 140-character messages called Tweets. Contestants will log in to Twitter and invite members to follow you; then locate educators, businesses, and news sources for you to follow. =



> > > > TIP: Also look for businesses you like, other educators, news sources you read, etc. Be sure to see who others are following as well. > > > > > > Congratulations! You are ready to move on to your next journey!
 * 1) Log in to [|Twitter] using the account you previously created. (Each team member should participate with their own account).
 * 1) We will start this journey by finding interesting Twitter accounts to follow. Click on **Who To Follow** at the top of the window by the twitter search box.
 * 1) In the Invite **Friends box**, type in a team member's email address. (Example kallen214@gmail.com) and click **Invite.** An email request will be sent to the team member and they will have the opportunity to follow you on Twitter.
 * 1) Once your request has been approved, you will be "following" your team member on Twitter. Their Tweets (messages) will show up automatically on your home page. You can also click links in their Tweets to view pictures, videos, etc. Click **Home** on the menu bar to return to the web page and see the information posted by your team member.
 * 1) In order to post a message (Tweet) on Twitter, you will enter the text (maximum of 140 characters) from your home page in the "**What's Happening"** text box. Type a short message about one thing you have learned on the Amazing Journey so far and click the Tweet button. Those following you on Twitter will see the message you posted.
 * 1) Mentioning or replying to others in your Tweets is easy by adding their Twitter username preceded by the @sign in your Tweets. (for example I am now reading the Tweets of @lcmtechnology).
 * 1) Set up your profile in Twitter. From the Home menu click on **Profile**. Next click on Edit my Profile. Write a short bio about yourself, and add your campus or department website to your profile. Change your background design as well. Once all team members have completed these steps click save.
 * 1) Give the Journey 2 card to a journey coordinator.


 * TIP: ** The # symbol is called a hashtag. These are used to mark keywords or topics in a Tweet and were created as a way to place messages into categories. If you click on a hashtagged word in any message, you will see all other Tweets in that category. Hashtags can occur anywhere in the Tweet. The site **//hashtag.org//** gives an overview of the popular hashtags used on Twitter. (You could search on a hashtag such as #internetwireless and review your results).

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Popular Hashtags for education (keywords that describe topics):


 * 1) edtech
 * 2) cpchat
 * 3) moodle
 * 4) education
 * 5) edchat
 * 6) onlinelearning
 * 7) edlearning