TwitterBug

I may have already said this before, but I have the TwitterBug! I don't believe I'm at the highest level of the Twitter chain, but I'm close. As a more recent user of Twitter, I'm not completely proficient in Twitterese. I find myself still trying to decipher the language of Twitter and limit my posts to 140 characters. Those who know me will recognize how much of a challenge this is, because I am not one to limit myself when it comes to sharing.

Twitter has provided a collaborative group of people who share life changing professional development. After finishing my first of many summer PD books, Teach Like a Pirate, by Dave Burgess, @burgessdave, I have a pile of more books to read and I am not getting enough sleep! I'm sure getting use of my Amazon prime membership. Next up for my summer reading will include:

I find it hard to pinpoint the greatest affect Twitter has had on me. I have chosen to follow amazing educators and my Twitter feed is relentless with exciting and wonderful posts. I am filled with envy when someone posts about a conference they are participating in, or traveling to. I want to be there with them. I feel left out because I can't possibly attend every conference, professional development opportunity, or training that exists. However, I can glean from those who have! The sharing is limitless and that fits right in with how I learn.

Most importantly,  I'm invigorated with energy and excitement for teaching and that is what Twitter and my #PLN (Professional Learning Network) have given me, renewed zeal for teaching, learning and sharing! Thanks Twitter!