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Apparently it is #MyTwitterAnniversary 
. 12 years since I joined Twitter and therefore just over a decade since I started using this platform to share, learn and discuss. I think it would do many well to remember why many are on here and how positive edutwitter really can be...
. 12 years since I joined Twitter and therefore just over a decade since I started using this platform to share, learn and discuss. I think it would do many well to remember why many are on here and how positive edutwitter really can be...
So to ensure I sound really bloody old, back in the good old days, I used edutwitter to join in with @ukedchat on a Thursday to discuss latest issues. I also used it to find out about @pedagoo events and organise how to travel to them with strangers like @davidfawcett27...
I would also use it to share some crazy things I did with my classes every Friday and to be inspired by others via the #pedagoofriday
I don't remember seeing many arguments or cruel comments a decade ago. Instead, we used the platform to invite incredible speakers to #TLT13!
I don't remember seeing many arguments or cruel comments a decade ago. Instead, we used the platform to invite incredible speakers to #TLT13!
It also allowed me to learn more about my own craft and to talk at some lovely teachmeets as well as attend those in Southampton, London and Bristol. Dragging @siancumming1 half way across the country one night to meet @vicgoddard at one such event was a highlight.
It allowed me to share my own thoughts through a blog which in turn helped me to write a book years later. I learnt of @researchED1
and was further inspired to find out more which pushed me to improve my own and others' practice further.
and was further inspired to find out more which pushed me to improve my own and others' practice further.
And most importantly I made many real life connections with incredible teachers including @Debsgf @hgaldinoshea @HuntingEnglish @AlwaysLearnWeb @johntomsett @lisajaneashes and many many more. Edutwitter can be the most amazing and supportive place.
Most people rightly simply want to join a discussion, share ideas and to dip in and out of the platform when needed. It can still offer many opportunities and it would be lovely to see more kindness, friendly discussion & even more sharing over the next decade! #Iamold
