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[|"Why I Tweet Blog" post]


 * Getting Started**
 * Go to the [|Twitter] home page and open and account.
 * Set up your profile.
 * Protect your Tweets.
 * "Successful" tweeting**
 * Practice good Netiquette.
 * Offer ideas.
 * Retweet something you like.
 * Share interesting resources: To shorten urls use: T__ inyurl, __
 * Be an "expert" in something.
 * Respond to links posted by others.


 * Spam, Bots, and unwanted followers:** You can easily block users. Also be aware of tweeets from ANYONE worded like, "Hey, open this!"

> __Tweet:__ A post on Twitter consisting of a maximum of 140 characters. //I tend to avoid trite tweets; no one cares what I had for dinner//. __Reply:__ Responding to another tweet, others can see it. //Remeber this isn't a chat room.// __Direct Message__: A private tweet. //Good place to share email, or for conversations you would prefer not to share.// __Followers__: People who choose to view your tweets. __Retweet:__ Repeating a tweet so your network sees it. //Viewed as a compliment//. __Hash Tag:__ keyword that allows you to search for ALL tweets on a topic (Even those not in your PLN)
 * Building a PLN**: Nothing is more discouraging than seeing that big goose egg next to your "followers." The rule of thumb is that you have to follow before you are followed. Here are a few suggestions to build your PLN:
 * Follow these p[|eople]
 * Make sure your profile is complete, and you mention your location and your role.
 * Add a picture so people can identify with you.
 * Have someone you "know" introduce you by your username. (I'm jorech!)
 * When you begin following people, check to see whom they are following, and follow them.
 * On Tuesdays, go to #edchat to find educators to follow. (See "Hash tag" below)
 * Check out [|ICE Twitter users]
 * Terms:**

**__Tweetdeck__ //Once you use Tweetdeck, you will never tweet without it!//** [|Twit Pics] [|5 Reasons teachers Should network] [|Jon's Twitter Delicious page] [|100 Twitter Feeds] [|Top 100 Edutweeters] [|Twitter for Teachers]
 * Resources**:
 * [|Download]
 * [|Using Tweetdeck]