2012 NPSD Innovation Celebration2012 NPSD Innovation Celebration1212 Reasons for Twitter - Collaboration & Savings Reasons for Twitter - Collaboration & Savings

April 18, 2012April 18, 2012

Presenters:Presenters:Glenn Yetter – Scott Swindells – Joe Covonne – Joe Mazza Glenn Yetter – Scott Swindells – Joe Covonne – Joe Mazza

NPSD Mission (Strategic Plan 2008-2014)

Working collaboratively, the North Penn School District will provide an effective, innovative, student-focused community of teaching and learning where students will: Become independent, adaptable, life-long learners

who transfer understanding to new applications; exhibit creative and critical thinking; achieve at the proficient or greater level in all academic

areas; adapt to a changing technological world; and transition from competent student to productive,

responsible citizen of the global society.

Reason #1 – Because it’s embedded in our Strategic Plan

What is Twitter? It’s a FREE Web 2.0 social media service that allows users to send &

receive messages known as “tweets.”

Reason #2 – Because it does not require a purchase order100% FREE

Source: http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/55-interesting-social-media-infographics/

In 2012, 460,000 new signups occur daily on Twitter. 80% are between the ages of 18-40. What is the significance of this age group?

Reason #3 – Because the future is NOW

Why Twitter?

For North Penn School DistrictCommunications

Rapidly disseminate information, take down the walls in a traditional school, transparent collaboration students, educators & parents

among learning community

Reason #4 – Because the best organizations communicate & collaborate transparently to all stakeholders

Why Twitter?For North Penn School District

Professional Development

Opportunity for professional development ANYTIME, ANYWHERE 24/7

From within a dramatically new information landscape, the best description of the 21st Century teacher is Master Learner. —David Warlick

Reason #5 – Because Twitter offers more PD than any conference, workshop or In-Service we could ever offer for employees or families

Reason #6 – We work with students & adults from every part of the globe which requires us to possess global perspectives & competencies

Why Twitter?

Reason #7 – Because NPSD doesn’t have all the right answers. We must connect with others doing the same work for kids

Personal Learning Network (PLN) •University learners/professors•School/District Leadership Team•Your School/District/State/DOE•Publications (i.e. ASCD)•Books/Speakers/Websites•Past networks

What’s in a PLN?

School Twitter Page of “realtime” updates http://twitter.com/knappelementary

Reason #8 – Because updating a website takes time away from a teacher’s time in planning for student learning

Some Educational Channels or Twitter “Hashtags”

#edchat (education chat)#edtech (educational technology chat)

#cpchat (connected principals chat)#elemchat (elementary education chat)

#ptchat (parent-teacher chat)#kinderchat, 1stchat, 2ndchat, etc.

Reason #9 – Because our learning should be differentiated & in collaboration with others in the field

North Penn’s Own Education Hashtag

#NPED = North Penn Education

A North Penn School District hashtag for transparent &

collaborative sharing amongst parents, educators and community members. Together we are better.

Reason #10 – Because over 2,000 educators in NPSD have great ideas that need to be shared and pushed further

Comprehensive national education conferences are no longer permissible given the current fiscal climate

Example: #ASCD12 Enjoy the best “tweets” from over 400 sessions in real time. Continue learning online using a conference hashtag well after the conference has ended.

Why Twitter?

Reason #11 – Because budgets are without money for the best national conferences but greatly need the best professional development

Why Twitter?Eric Sheninger

@NMHS_Principal

New Milford HS Principal, ASCD Presenter, Author, Presenter & PLN Member

Reason #12 – Because we all need inspirers to push us further in our efforts in working with children & families

What Does Twitter Look Like? Search for Information

Reflective Practice

Global and Local

Perspectives

Instant Feedback

Newsroom

Brand School/District

Professional Development

Together We Are Better Video Clip of Twitter in District 123

Other Cost Saving Measures Shared

All ideas shared by educators on Twitter - 4/17/12 Parent communications & print costs Professional development costs Advertising costs Vacancy costs of posting Collaboration amongst staff members in lieu of the cost for

substitutes to cover classes Access popular educational magazine articles without cost of

purchase (i.e. ASCD, Administrator, Harvard Ed Letter) School Messenger costs, Use of Twitter and/or Remind 101 Gas/mileage costs for administrative & teacher meetings

15

2012 NPSD Innovation Celebration2012 NPSD Innovation CelebrationApril 18, 2012April 18, 2012

1212 Reasons for “Twitter” in NPSD Reasons for “Twitter” in NPSD

Collaboration & SavingsCollaboration & Savings