Looking for some lively discussion among passionate educators? Or professional development that applies to your personal goals? Or some inspiration for one of your current classroom challenges? Or even just to broaden your PLN? Then join in on one or all of these favorite Twitter Chats!
A Few Handy TwitterChat tips:
- Introduce yourself when you join in.
- Use the chat hashtag in every comment you make so others in the discussion can see it!
- Download a platform like TweetDeck to more easily see all the incoming Tweets (they come fast during a lively discussion).
- Questions are listed by the moderator as Q1, Q2, etc. Start your tweets with A1, A2, etc. to correspond with the question at hand, and try to stay on topic! If you get inspired to begin an offshoot discussion, you can always DM (direct message) an individual!
- For more support to get started, check out or posts on Twitter in the classroom and PLN’s for beginners.
#1: #PYPchat
- What: PYP stands for the Primary Years Programme for the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, but you don’t have to be a PYP teacher to join in! We’re all about inquiry, passionate learning, and honest reflection.
- When: Every other Thursday at 7 pm ET
- Info & Archives: http://pypchat.wikispaces.com/
- Sample Questions discussed:
We are on Q1 #pypchat pic.twitter.com/tWJIND9Wqk
— Chris Beddows (@MrBeddows) October 9, 2014
Q3 #pypchat pic.twitter.com/oMUZX5rTH1
— Chris Beddows (@MrBeddows) October 9, 2014
#2: #5thchat
- What: 5th grade teachers gather to discuss a variety of educational topics, which are voted on every Friday through Sunday.
- When: Every Tuesday at 8 pm ET
- Info & Archives: https://5thchat.wikispaces.com/
- Sample questions discussed:
Q5: High school Ts often say that creativity is gone by the time kids get to them. Why? How do we change that? #5thchat
— brian fahey (@brianfahey61) October 8, 2014
Please join me & @ajjuliani in 40 minutes to discuss Inquiry-Based Learning on #5thchat! Everyone invited! #edchat pic.twitter.com/brF73biBO4 — Paul Solarz (@PaulSolarz) July 29, 2014
#3: #IRAchat
- What: The International Reading Association (@IRAToday) moderates this chat. Anyone interested in discussing ways to promote literacy is welcome!
- When: Second Thursday every month at 8 pm ET
- Archives: https://storify.com/search?q=%23IRAchat
- Sample questions discussed:
Q2: What benefits does offering student choice provide? #IRAchat — Int’l Reading Assoc (@IRAToday) October 10, 2014
Q3: How does choice during independent learning help instill a love of learning & reading in a child? #IRAchat — Int’l Reading Assoc (@IRAToday) October 10, 2014
Others We Haven’t Tried Yet that Also Look Promising:
- #edtechchat: Mondays at 8 pm ET
- #geniushour: 1st Thursday of each month at 9 pm ET
Photo Credit:
- Featured Image: Maryland GovPics
- Giuseppen Milo