Comments on: Is Twitter Just Window Dressing?

By: Paul Bogush

Paul Bogush — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:01:14 +0000

Still thinking…
Wonder what would happen if for just one day everyone on twitter agreed to not send a tweet with a link in it…

Kind of like when we go on a field trip and there are no “electronic” devises allowed. Would the twitter bus go silent? or would people actually start talking to one another?

By: Steve J. Moore

Steve J. Moore — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:59:24 +0000

Wonderful response by Thomas Maerke here
http://missouried.ning.com/profiles/blogs/my-attempt-at-a-response-to?xg_source=activity

By: Steve J. Moore

Steve J. Moore — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:55:12 +0000

You’re exactly right, it’s about finding those who challenge us, and also it’s important to challenge ourselves. I wrote this because I felt, at times, that I was in danger of linking and passing on without proper reflection. You have to keep yourself in check and remember that a community will support you if it cares. I’m very happy to have been able to explore this question and find great responses from everyone!

By: Joan Young

Joan Young — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:14:39 +0000

I appreciate this discussion and feel like I found it at exactly the time I needed it. I am on Twitter to learn, share, reflect and bring those experiences and resources to my fellow teachers at my school who don’t venture out into the social media world. At times I feel like a high school girl who isn’t popular when I write a blog post that no one retweets or comments on. Then I check myself and remind myself that I am on here to learn, share, give value, thank others for inspiring and refueling me. Being a passionate teacher can be lonely at times; Twitter gives me hope that others like me who care and want change are willing to do something other than sit and complain.
Thanks for inspiring such a great dialogue.

By: Sue Densmore

Sue Densmore — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 01:15:18 +0000

I agree with you – it’s not about me, and it’s not about the numbers. It’s about finding those who challenge us to reflect on our practice, and whatever else. And if I do that for someone else, then that’s pretty cool.

By: Shelly Terrell

Shelly Terrell — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 01:03:15 +0000

I wasn’t sure if you’d check my post again so here was my response to your comment there:

Steve,

I think it was a valid question you asked on your blog. Your wonderful and brave post started an important discussion. Moreover, it caused many of us to reflect on how we use social media.

To add to this comment!

Reflection is an important part of ensuring the PLN is participating and collaborating. We should be able to speak up and encourage educators to participate. Participation and action are crucial to building communities.

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“Write a Comment” Challenge « Middle School Matrix — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:38:56 +0000

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Goal: Cause a Ripple | Teacher Reboot Camp — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:48:17 +0000

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By: Shelly Terrell

Shelly Terrell — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:36:17 +0000

I think because the numbers are there people will naturally look at them. However, every field has its community builders and with community building comes numbers. If every member is actively participating then real change is inspired. That is what we need in education. We need each educator to go into their schools and make a ripple. Even a small ripple makes such a lasting impact with a student, parent, educator, or administrator who in turns sends a ripple. I love that about social media so I do not believe it’s window dressing. I believe its causing ripples that are making a difference in a field that has been bombarded with bad policies and overrun by politicians who never where educators, do not have their own children in public schools, nor have spent enough time at at risk schools trying to figure out why there’s such an enormous achievement gap that hasn’t closed for decades.

By: Steve J. Moore

Steve J. Moore — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:44:28 +0000

Wow, what a gift of a comment!

Everything you’re saying shows me my teacher friends on Twitter are doing it right! I really meant this post to be a question that I asked myself and turned out for others as well. I wanted to encourage reflection and definition of this great tool we’ve come to use and love. The more we nurture our relationships through useful habits, the more we benefits there are to reap.