Reading between the lines: Where do social media platforms fit in the teacher professional development landscape?

• In Event: TED Panel: Reading between the lines: Where do social media platforms fit in the teacher professional development landscape?

Short Description

Pick an educational topic or a state, and there’s likely a corresponding Twitter #edchat about that subject. Hundreds of educators tune in every week to explore professional topics, and some states even recognize this as a formal professional development, offering continuing education credits. This panel discussion explores two state-based edchats; how they're managed, the topics they cover, why teachers choose social media for professional development, and how credit is awarded for participation.

Authors

• Tutaleni I. I. Asino, Oklahoma State University

• Tonia A. Dousay, University of Wyoming

• James Kapptie, Park County School District #6

• Kevin Hime, Clinton Public School District

• Scott Haselwood, Oklahoma State University

• Alesha Baker, Oklahoma State University