Tweet Away....The Fun and Power of Twitter....

Twitter - The Story Circle

I will start a conversation off and then in seat order you have to respond and keep the conversation going.... (make sure you are following everyone in class!) 





TWITTER is one of the most powerful social engagement tools out there. Today you will spend some time exploring how useful it can be for research and exposure.

1: If you have a smart phone - please make sure that you are signed up to recive SMS notification from Media1st (Go to my profile page and click on the phone icon under the name - right hand side - then sign up there)

2: Make sure you are following 3 key public figures/companies from
- Politics
- Press
- TV
- Film
- Education
- Reality TV
- University 
- Connected to your Career plans
- Connected to your hobbies/ interests


3:  Create a 'Media' list on Twitter
- Add all other A level students to it (you can just add everyone that Media1st follows)
- Add @Mashable  - @adage -


4: Have a look at the Public Timeline for Twitter
https://twitter.com/public_timeline

- Write about 3 things that you notice regarding the current conversations, topics, styles, on the timeline
- Is there anyone whose profile you are interested in viewing (go on) - Are they worth following...

5: Tweet 3 quotes/sayings that you find inspirational
- Retweet - 3 tweets from people you follow
- Respond to 5 tweets in your timeline