This document discusses the benefits of using social media for teachers, including connecting with other educators around the world to exchange ideas, access online resources and professional development opportunities, and stay up-to-date with the latest teaching developments. It lists common social media platforms that teachers can use such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google+ and provides links to scheduled educational Twitter chats.

1. Lesley Cioccarelli
TeachMEET ACT August 2013 1

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4. ž To ‘meet’ teachers from around the world
and exchange ideas.
ž Keep up-to-date with all the latest
developments in ________ teaching.
ž Access an infinite pool of resources through
links given by other teachers.
ž Enter a virtual staffroom which is available
24/7 to get answers to questions or
inspiration for lessons.
ž Learn about webinars, conferences and
other (free) online CPD.
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5. ž easy
ž effective
ž and above all…………
FREE!!!!!!!!!!!
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6. ž Twitter
ž Facebook
ž Linked-in
ž Google+
ž Blogging
ž Webinars
ž … and more!
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Australian Educational Twitter Hashtag chats
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhTVOUr9eB38dHFicnpHRjZwUEtCRENIT2RfVmRKMHc#gid=0
Educational Chats on Twitter
http://www.cybraryman.com/chats.html

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