Why do you Blog?

• Why blog? So people can read what the voices in my head are tellin me!
  jimconn, Tue 24 Feb 14:39
• To reflect, to share, to get feedback
  lorisheldon, Tue 24 Feb 14:41
• To solicit feedback and to share.
  principalwells, Tue 24 Feb 14:45
• Blog for reflection.
  klistar, Tue 24 Feb 14:48
• Widen the horizons, keep abreast of new technologies, find meaingful links and friends...
  quoteflections, Tue 24 Feb 14:49
• A blog keeps all of my important thoughts in one place. I can go back and see what I thought 5 years ago.
  jfreisen, Tue 24 Feb 15:04
• Blogging improves my thinking by forcing me to explain my ideas coherently...//

demetri, Tue 24 Feb 15:52

• I blog because it keeps my ideas sharp and helps them evolve. Part of ongoing reflective practice.
  alanajames, Tue 24 Feb 15:53

Why do you Twitter?

• To find out what's going on at all the conferences I miss (and for the back channel conversation if I'm there)
  ellenchisa, Wed 25 Feb 10:24
• It is my really smart, global teacher's lounge.
  capohanka, Wed 25 Feb 10:24
• Access to some of the best thinkers I know!
  ScottElias, Wed 25 Feb 10:26
• To learn outside my comfort zone...
  Cassyt, Wed 25 Feb 10:26
• I get great ideas from intelligent people around the world, use them to answer my questions, and share my ideas.
  sethdenney, Wed 25 Feb 10:27
• To gain ideas for better learning in the classroom.
  heza, Wed 25 Feb 10:28
• I use twitter cause I like the sharing in a community and accessing experts in tech and education. Helps to keep me up-to-date.
  tomshepp, Wed 25 Feb 10:29
• Because the public feed and Twitscoop give me the pulse of the world!
  JMGubbins, Wed 25 Feb 10:29
• I Twitter because my friends and much knowledge are just a click away.
  OCTechguy, Web 25 Feb 10:29
• I tweet to send, steal and share ideas with a diverse and global PLN that I could never re-create face to face.
  kellyhines, Web 25 Feb 10:29
• I Twitter because I can share an idea for my classroom or get an idea from hundreds of other history teachers -- collaborate or die.
  ELanghorst, Wed 25 Feb 10:30
• It provides one piece of the puzzle of what I should be reading, watching, thinking and talking about.
  robinbeaver, Wed 25 Feb 10:30
• I twitter because I realize that ideas from a community are powerful. Having a source of instant feedback is tremendously useful.
  cookp, Wed 25 Feb 10:30
• Twitter provides me with instant answers and answers to questions I hadn't thought about asking.
  joebjr, Wed 25 Feb 10:31
• To keep informed, to be challenged and (I hope) to be of some help to others.
  NeilAdam, Wed 25 Feb 10:32
• I twitter because I connect, learn from, and share with teachers (who) are innovators in educational technology.
  teacherkab, Wed 25 Feb 10:32
• I twitter to stay connected with and learn from those in my field. I get answers and ideas from a brilliant network of people.
  dehohulin, Wed 25 Feb 10:32
• I just used Twitter to solve a tech problem in another teacher's classroom.
  wmchamberlain, Wed 25 Feb 10:33
• I twitter for the support, resources and ideas.
  asbella, Web 25 Feb 10:34
• I Twitter beause I believe in the "share first" concept of professional growth.
  nashworld, Wed 25 Feb 10:34
• My PLN (Twitter) gives me a bigger brain. Collective knowledge at my fingertips (literally)
  imccoog, Wed 25 Feb 10:35
• Instant answers from experts.
  jorech, Wed 25 Feb 10:35
• I Twitter to connect to other instr Techies - I get ideas to share w/ teachers I assist & often get help when stuck.
  brandiehatch, Wed 25 Feb 10:37
• I Twitter for intellectual sanity.
  dennisar, Wed 25 Feb 10:39
• Education (especially ed tech) is a lonely field. Twitter helps me ask questions, vent, and share with like minded folks.
  isenbergs, Wed 25 Feb 10:39
• I use twitter because I am a connected, lifelong learner.
  cbell619, Wed 25 Feb 10:39
• I Twitter because there is no limit to learning.
  mmossman, Web 25 Feb 10:40
• Twitter is a FUN and powerful PLN that makes PD possible 24 hours a day! It is the fastest way to learn new information and tools.
  SuzanBrandt, Wed 25 Feb 10:41
• Why Twitter? Because that's where my co-learners are.
  thecleversheep, Wed 25 Feb 10:42
• I twitter to learn from others who do similar jobs that I do.
  lsadler, Wed 25 Feb 10:43
• I Twitter to group-process topics of interest.
  jcole816, Wed 25 Feb 10:46
• Twitter takes my reach and mind to places and possibilities I never visioned before. Reflective time is needed to value each.
  dougpete, Wed 25 Feb 10:46
• Getting up to the minute news, ideas, and resources, and connecting with others on the same.
  ncara, Wed 25 Feb 10:46
• To top the energy and expertise of others, especially when mine is tapped out. And vice versa, I hope!
• I do not get to go to the FUN tech conferences due to $ so this is how I know what others are doing using tech in the classroom!
  amandacdykes, Wed 25 Feb 10:48
• Twitter allows for "social learning." I'm trying to get teachers (to) realize this is for our students. It works for me-why not for them?
  jodyconrad, Wed 25 Feb 10:48
• To find ideas (tools, websites, etc) for integrating technology, making connections with others to plan projects, and get support.
  kditzler, Wed 25 Feb 10:49
• To keep pulse on what others in ed are dealing with.
  mhtalbut, Wed 25 Feb 10:52
• I use Twitter to make connections, share ideas and resources, and grow educationally.
  jmachemer, Wed 25 Feb 10:53
• Twitter = Exponential professional research network.
  Dsalvucci, Wed 25 Feb 11:01
• To know that I am not alone and to gain a different perspective. Helps me break out of the silo the system has put me in!
  theresagray, Wed 25 Feb 11:02
• It has opened me up to a whole world of great minds that share a common interest. And share is the key.
  Horizons93, Wed 25 Feb 11:03
• Twitter = making connections!
• I use twitter to follow and learn from friends, companies, news, and more also to share great Web 2.0 tools for education.
  ccapozzoli, Wed 25 Feb 11:18
• To continue learning about ways technology can positively influence my teaching and PD offerings.
  lparren, Wed 25 Feb 11:31
• ...introduced Twitter at Naace in Torquay. I joined on my iPhone during your talk. I cannot describe how much I've learned since.
  brian_smith, Wed 25 Feb 11:31
• I use twitter to connect...with ideas, people and the world...it's just too simple.
  jeffwhipple, Wed 25 Feb 11:33
• I Twitter to let others know what I'm learning & to learn from others
  k20, Wed 25 Feb 11:40
• twitter is the quickest way to get a little and give a little in my PLN.
  pgalland, Wed 25 Feb 11:43
• I Twitter to learn.
  DearLibrariAnn, Wed 25 Feb 11:45
• Y Twitter? Information and communication at the speed of now.
  williebee, Wed 25 Feb 12:16
• I twitter because it connects me with instant contact with my PLN.
  zeitz, Web 25 Feb 12:39
• ..to learn how others are utilizing technology as well as the latest trends and resources.
  sbryan26, Wed 25 Feb 12:57
• Twitter is my one stop shop-keeping up with friends, news, and gurus.
  trumon, Wed 25 Feb 12:57

Why do I Second Life?

• SL has extended my cultural, social and learning network exponentially. Bestpart? Grown-ups remembering how to have fun!36 minutes ago from TweetDeck
• Hey Dave, I have an account but my poor connection speed means I can't use it effectively most times. Is this the digital divide?about 2 hours ago from TwitterFox in reply to dwarlick
• When I log into Second Life it is for Professional Development sessions, i.e. DEN, ISTE, etc.about 3 hours ago from TweetDeck in reply to dwarlick
• I visit second life because I'm having trouble with my first . . . :)about 3 hours ago from TwitterFox in reply to dwarlick
• Don't visit often but when I do it's to attend sessions and interact with people.about 3 hours ago from twhirl in reply to dwarlick
• I don't. Any learning experience I've seen in SL I've seen in areas of the internet with less bandwidth/load times/NSFW content.about 4 hours ago from web in reply to dwarlick
• I like SL for virtual meetings, the opp's to build and create, but most esp for kids who have special communication needs.about 4 hours ago from TweetDeck in reply to dwarlick
• Have you seen this to help new teachers see the value of twitter? http://gr8tweets.wikispaces... Intro: http://snurl.com/cpecaabout 4 hours ago from twhirl
• Another reason for second life, I can be tall, have great hair, and cool clothes for free! (plus great PD opportunities)about 4 hours ago from web in reply to dwarlick
• I go for PD ... no time to play there :0(about 4 hours ago from TwitterFox in reply to dwarlick
• A neat-o distraction, but still a distraction.about 4 hours ago from TwitterFon in reply to dwarlick
• I visit SL for PD purposes. Don't have time to play, only connect.about 4 hours ago from TweetDeck in reply to dwarlick
• I don't. I'm going to take some heat for this, I'm sure, but I find SL to be mostly a distraction.about 4 hours ago from TwitterFon in reply to dwarlick
• Because I can fly in SL, why else? Oh yeah, going to presentations, SIM islands & talking with other educators is pretty cool too.about 4 hours ago from TweetDeck in reply to dwarlick
• 2nd life is a great way to meet f2f with one or more people when you physically can't meet f2f in world. Amazing PD opportunities!about 4 hours ago from web in reply to dwarlick
• SL is a horrid piece of software. Slow, taxing on system & network. An admin nightmare. The idea is good, but the execution stinksabout 4 hours ago from TweetDeck in reply to dwarlick
• I'm learning to use second life as a way to extend my PLN that makes deeper connections. I'm also looking at it as a way to do PD.about 4 hours ago from TweetDeck in reply to dwarlick