Journal 10- NETS 5

Still, B. (2012). Ten surefire ways to destroy your twitter cred. Learning and Leading with Technology, 39(6), 32-33. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/DigitalEditionMarch-April2012.aspx

Before

 Summary: In Still's writing she summarizes the improper ways to use a Twitter account as an educator. She states that there are "norms to remain in good graces of our peers and to set a positive examples of how educators can use Twitter to develop a strong and meaningful personal learning network (PLN) (Still, 2012). Furthermore, when using Twitter for educational purposes it is important to have a profile developed,  to stick to using twitter for educational development, to not post inappropriate images, videos, slang, language, and excessive blog promotion, to not retweet a post that you haven't read, and playing the drama or sympathy card too frequently.  


Q1:How could one recover from breaking some of the "no-no's"?
A1: Educators could first stop one of the habits that are affecting their personal learning network. They could also start to build their network by participating in chats and even hosting them. By hosting a successful chat Twitter users gain friends or "followers". Educators can also familiarize themselves with hash tags and use them to reach a wider audience.

After

 Q2: What is the worst "no-no" listed?  

A2: Posting inappropriate images and video, I think has the largest consequence and negative effect. Sharing images that should be kept off the public timeline can destroy my Twitter cred and my professional reputation. In the article the author gives the example of posting a picture of other educators engaging in drinking is most likely frowned upon and it might not go well with the district.  Educators could benefit from reading this article by explaining/cautioning  to students that they can perform these negative actions as well, with friends and future jobs when advertizing themselves.