In California, we have started a thoughtful
conversation on how managing emotions, setting
positive goals, showing empathy for others, and maintaining
positive relationships connects to overall
educational success.
• Edu - tweeters act as a filter for
educational content that is available on the internet • Twitter facilitates
positive, supportive, contact between teachers but not sustained
educational conversations • Edu - tweeters are not prone to tweeting inane meaningless comments • The majority of hashtags posted within Edu - Twitter contain
educational links • Twitter offers connections with a network of like - minded educators • The key characteristics of effective professional development could be accomplished through the use of Twitter.