So, What, Exactly, Is It?

• Social community• SMS (short message service)• 140 character maximum per post• Direct messages• Reply messages• Favorite messages• Searchable

In a Word…

Okay, I See, but Why on Earth?

• Easy to use• Portability • Expanding community• Search tool• Share resources• Get feedback• News• Publicity

Who Is Actually Using this Thing?

• Businesses• Politicians• Charities• Schools• Moms, Dads, Grandparents• News Organizations• 3,000,000 Twitterers!

I’m Intrigued! How Do I Begin?

• Go to http://twitter.com • Create an account• Search for other users • Follow a few• Post a few updates• People follow you

What Can I Do with It Now?

• Class discussions• Class news/announcements• Parent communication• School public relations• Follow news• Learn of new resources• Collaborate

Now, Beware the Whale!

Contact Information

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