Great Twitter Follows for October 2018

Are you new to Twitter? Are you looking to get more out of it? Twitter is a great tool for staying connected with what is happening in Barrington 220. Many Barrington educators, clubs, groups, and teams have Twitter accounts.

Twitter can also be used to develop a customized, up-to-date, stream of rich professional development resources. By following great accounts on Twitter, you can stay informed, challenge your thinking, and get the latest research on what works in education.

Here are some great Twitter follows to consider this month:


edutopia
@edutopia

Profile:
"Information and inspiration about what works in education." (Adapted from Edutopia.)

Number of Followers:
1.5M

Why you should follow:
Edutopia Tweets articles, research, blogs, videos, quotes, and news stories about innovation and learning. Just about anything that is currently being talked about in education can be found here.

Some recent posts:

1. Here's a treasure trove of our latest articles and videos on classroom management.
2. 5 accommodations that can make class less stressful and more manageable for students with #dyslexia
3. Children’s early experiences shape what they imagine to be possible.

MindShift
@MindShiftKQED

Profile:
"MindShift explores the future of learning, covering cultural and tech trends and innovations in education." (Adapted from Mindshift.)

Number of Followers:
308K

Why you should follow:
Mindshift offers a different perspective on education and often has practical feature stories with real examples. Often combining science with culture and opinion, this one will make you think. You'll probably learn something new about how the mind works along the way.

Some recent posts:

1. How Decisions Architects Made a Century Ago Affect Learning Today
2. Help students go beyond just learning about legitimate sources of information on the internet...
3. How Listening to Podcasts Helps Students Read and Learn

Tom Murray
@thomascmurray

Profile:
Director of Innovation at Future Ready Schools; co-author of Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow's Schools, Today; 2017 Thought Leader of the Year

Number of Followers:
42.5K

Why you should follow:
Tom Murray is one of the leading educational thinkers in the country today. He offers practical strategies and visionary thinking on how to reach and teach today's students. He often retweets solid articles from other sources, introducing you to even more great resources.

Some recent posts:

1. Data science among top skills for 2018 employment
2. 35 Resources for the STEAM Classroom: Putting the Arts in STEM
3. 6 tips for teaching students how to research