A reflection on my experience using Twitter.
It was difficult for me to produce so many tweets, but it forced me to explore the professional opportunities on the platform.
After I created my handle, @2_idiomas, I was off and running following organizations that are important to me, such as WIDA, Girls on the Run, Colorin Colorado, Teaching4Biliteracy, and more.
The most helpful part of this was accessing quick, well designed graphics that I could retweet and share with the teachers I support. For example, I shared the images and youtube video referenced in Nancy Motley's tweet with the teachers I work with. This led to me reviewing the PWIM strategy and modeling it in 3 classrooms this month. This was more impactful than me describing a strategy, and it was a good reminder for me of a strategy that I haven't used in years.
Finally, the project allowed me to connect with many colleagues within MCPS, but a also a large group of peers outside MCPS. I am now connected with many dual language coaches and consultants across the country, as well as administrators and educational leaders outside of my organization.
This project pulled me out of my comfort zone. I felt like I was learning a new language as I navigated the norms and culture of Twitter. While I don't envision myself tweeting so frequently after my course is complete, I definitely see myself using Twitter as a professional resource for learning and sharing in the future.
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