All about a kindergarten teacher interested in technology and everything new and useful for teaching.
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Why do I come home in the middle of the night and can’t go to bed without checking the latest tweets? Am I so addicted? Or better to ask “Am I addicted to Twitter?” Yes, absolutely I, ekamin , am! It is all about the people I follow and their great tweets. The people I follow on Twitter are the professionals and they really help me with my PLN. If I have a question to ask, an information to get or need help, I know it is just 140 characters away. Once I tweet, I get my answer, no matter how far or what time it is. Twitter is all about you and the people you follow. ( I am definitely not talking about you followers!) If you want to learn and share new things then you should better have friends that are worth to follow.
Another thing about Twitter is that it makes me creative and inquiring. I easily access new information, see what others do, how they improve their skills in teaching, education, technology and many other things and all of these new things give me a new perspective. They are all very inspiring, I must say.
It is an undeniable truth that Twitter is the center of the new world. I enjoy and benefit every character of my tweets. It is such a great experience to exchange ideas with other like-minded people who are educators and more. I am grateful to my friends far away but still close…
PEOPLE TO FOLLOW :
ozge : An enthusiastic 21st century edtech teacher, great supporting colleague, very creative, informative and inspiring.
Tom Whitby A professor of Education in Secondary English. Linkedin group Founder. A milestone in my PLN and wonderful links in every tweet!
ShellTerrel An edtech teacher, a blogger, a resident /tutor at Second Life, inquiring,supporting, inspiring.
kenwilsonlondon ELT writer, an idol, highly creative, wonderful source, great blogger.
Larryferlazzo An expert, an authority in ELT and Edtech, full of new ideas, links, tools, everything about education and technology.
kalinagoenglish EFL + ESP:IT teacher, teacher-trainer, owner of a gorgeous blog.
web20classroom Technology Educator, blogger a great source and always useful tweets.
TheEng Teacher : An e-Teacher and Consultant, Personal ESL Trainer, wonderful links.
NikPeachey Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Teacher Trainer, cool links and tips.
FelipeMorales A great source and always has a lot to share.
burcuakyol EFL teacher, Edtech proffesional, owner of an amazing blog.
tomshepp High technology teacher, nice tips and resources.
tamaslorincz English teacher, owner of a great blog and a Second Life resident.
barbsaka English teacher, author, webhead, Second Life resident , supportive and informative .
timbuckteeth Web 2.0 researcher, lecturer, e-learning specialist, owner of a great blog, full of ideas, cool tools and links
patjack67 Author, supportive, very friendly blogger.
tammyworcester Author, Instructional Technology Specialist, owner of a georgeous blog, cool links and tips.
annehodg English teacher, a blogger full of inspiring ideas.
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November 13th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Thanks for the moention, Esra. Like most of the best things in life, Twitter is very addictive.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Hi Esra,
I think you’ve added a great list of educators here. It’s amazing to see how similar we think. I have 8 year old twins and loads of things to do yet whenever I find some time I sit in front of the computer. I have never been like this much addicted to anything else. Never ever spent so much time in front of the monitor before but you have a poin there, lots of great people I learn from and improve my teaching. I’m trying to compensate the lost time. I love being here although my kids complain and say ‘If you keep sitting there, we will ask daddy to remove it from home.’
Eva Büyüksimkeşyan
PS: wish you a happy ‘Bayram’
November 28th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Dear Eva,
I am glad that you find the post informative and helpful. I am also a mother and I know what you are talking about:) Although it is hard to make time to spend in front of my computer, itis really helpful for my PLN:) Thanks for sharing your thoughts.