Many ed-tech Twitter accounts provide innovative perspectives on educational issues
Social media is fast becoming a great way for innovative educators to build professional learning networks, stay in touch, trade best practices, and more.
Twitter is perhaps one of the most connected social networks available to educators. Weekly Twitter chats help keep educators aware of educational technology developments, practices, and policies, and conversations often take on a life of their own, and the results are motivational and actionable.
We’ve compiled a list of some of the most engaging and innovative Twitter accounts that you might not follow. This is just a small sampling of the vast number of people who inspire us on Twitter. What are some of your favorite Twitter accounts? Let us know in the comments section below.
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These accounts appear in no particular order and feature each account holder’s name, Twitter handle, and bio. Scroll all the way down for a bonus Twitter account you might want to follow.
1. Shelly S. Terrell
@ShellTerrell [1]
The 30 Goals Challenge author, teacher trainer, #Edchat founder, Host for AM TESOL Free Fri Webinars, proud mama of Rosco the Pug
2. Eric Sheninger
@NMHS_Principal [2]
Principal of New Milford HS (NJ): NASSP National Digital Principal Award Winner (2012), Google Certified Teacher, Adobe Education Leader, Author, Speaker
3. Tom Whitby
@tomwhitby [3]
SmartBlog on Edu Editor, Prof of Edu (Ret). Founder: #Edchat,The EDU PLN,Edchat Radio Linkedin Tech-Using Profs et al.BLOG: My Island View http://tomwhitby.wordpress.com
4. EdTechTeacher
@EdTechTeacher21 [4]
At EdTechTeacher, we help teachers and schools use technology to transform teaching and learning.
5. Alice Keeler
@alicekeeler [5]
Kids are not failures. Google Certified Teacher, NMCk12 Ambassador, MS EdTech, adjunct prof CSUFresno, gamification, innovation, super nerd #coffeecue #profchat
6. Brad Waid
@Techbradwaid [6]
Teacher, Entrepreneur, Co-founder ARDetroit, Co-Host 2 Guys Show NSBA 20 to Watch Inspiring Edchange through Edtech & Augmented Reality http://Best-Keynote.com
7. Drew Minock
@TechMinock [7]
4D Education Evangelist @DAQRI, Educator, Co-Founder of AR Detroit & #2GuysShow on EdReach Google Glass Explorer!
8. Patrick Larkin
@patrickmlarkin [8]
Asst. Supt. for @BurlMASchools NASSP National Digital Principal Award Winner (2012), Passionate about creating a more relevant education for our students.
9. John White
@RuralED [9]
News and resources for rural America. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Rural Outreach at the U.S. Department of Education. Opinions = My Own.
10. Digital Promise
@DigitalPromise [10]
A new national center founded to spur breakthrough technologies that can help transform the way teachers teach and students learn.
11. OECD Education
@OECD_Edu [11]
OECD work on education and skills provides policymakers with the information they need to improve the quality of education worldwide.
12. Nat’l Math + Science
@NMSI [12]
NMSI is a non-profit organization dedicated to getting more American students college-ready and prepared for the jobs of the future.
13. The Hechinger Report
@hechingerreport [13]
Informing the public about education through quality journalism @s_garl @sarahbutro @jonmarcusboston @jackiemader @kayanneskinner @mackisms
14. John Harrington
@JDHarrington [14]
#EdTech funding expert | Passion for serving & #leadership | CEO @FFL | Board @GreatExpOrg | Follow @FFL for more about #eRate
15. AIR Education
@Education_AIR [15]
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) provides high-quality, reliable data and research about education, assessment and more.
Bonus:
Ron Swanson
@RonUSwanson [16]
You either like bacon or you’re wrong. — Ron Swanson #ParksandRec #rp RonUSwanson@yahoo.com