This document provides 10 reasons why teachers should use Twitter. It argues that Twitter can [1] promote programs and classes, [2] increase community connections, and [3] strengthen alumni relations. Additionally, Twitter allows teachers to [4] connect with other staff members, [5] model responsible digital citizenship, [6] connect with industry experts, and provide news/current events. Twitter also enables [7] student collaboration beyond the classroom and [8] professional development through global connections and educational hashtags.

1. FOR TEACHERS
Jeremy Lahman

2. TOP 10 REASONS
Teachers should Tweet

3. 10. PROGRAM PROMOTION
• Twitter can be a great way to promote your program or class.
• Use it to post updates about what you are working on and
celebrate successes and achievements.
• Use it to promote upcoming events or due date reminders.

4. 9. COMMUNITY
CONNECTIONS
• Tweeting
increases communication and transparency within
the community.
• Parents and community members feel engaged, rather than
like interlopers.

5. 8. ALUMNI RELATIONS
• Followingthe pursuits and achievements of alumni reminds us
of the important work that we do to develop people.
• Twitter
can keep Alumni connected to our school and
community.

6. 7. CONNECT WITH STAFF
• Twittermakes connecting with staff within your building easy
and fun.
• Connecting with staff outside of your department is
enlightening and uniting.

7. 6. CONNECT WITH
INDUSTRY EXPERTS
• Many of the most-respected personalities in education, or any
field, are posting articles and news links via Twitter.
• Most of them will respond to questions and comments

8. 5. MODELING RESPONSIBLE
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
• Atthe freshman retreat this year only 10% of students
reported that parents monitor their social media.
• As
early-adopters of social media, students need to be taught
how to use it responsibly and professionally. Teachers can
model that behavior.

9. 4. NEWS AND CURRENT
EVENTS
• In addition to following people, you can follow organizations.
• Follow Local, State, National, Global News Media.
• Follow Political organizations
• Follow Educational organizations

10. 3. STUDENT
COLLABORATION
• Thisis how students communicate now, many of them report
using Twitter more than texting and rarely use e-mail.
• Chorale collaborates on Twitter by discussing options for
songs, posting links, and sharing ideas. Each member has an
account.
• Post polls or surveys to gather data.
• Encouraging students or team members publicly is a positive
use of Twitter.

11. 2. BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
• Twitter
allows students and teachers to continue the
conversation after class is over. Entire class discussions can be
had outside of the brick and mortar walls.
• Each of my classes has a hashtag that organizes tweets
together. #lhschorale, #lhsacappella, #lhswomensensemble
#lhsfreshmanchoir #lhschoirconcert #gloriaforgrin
• @Jeremy_Lahman
• @GahannaChoirs

12. 1. PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
• Staying current on educational trends and professional articles
• Connecting with others on a Global Scale
• Some Education #hashtags: #edchat #engchat #lrnchat
#ptchat #cpchat #edbkchat #educoach #teachchat #ntchat
#gtchat #spedchat #spnchat