Twitter has become a powerful tool for educators around the world. It’s not just a platform for socializing but an incredible resource for teaching and professional development. Here is how educators can take advantage of Twitter, presented through 18 informative YouTube videos.

1. “Twitter for Teachers:A Quick Start Guide” – This video provides a step-by-step tutorial for teachers new to Twitter, introducing them to the basics of setting up an account and understanding Twitter terminology.

2. “The Educator’s Guide to Twitter Hashtags” – Explore the world of hashtags and learn how they can connect you to a global network of educators and educational resources.

3. “Building Your Professional Learning Network on Twitter” – Learn how to find other educators, thought leaders, and educational organizations to create a rich professional learning network.

4. “Twitter Chats for Educators” – A detailed guide on participating in and gaining insights from Twitter chats, which are scheduled gatherings of educators discussing specific topics.

5. “Sharing Educational Resources on Twitter” – Discover tips for sharing articles, lesson plans, and other educational resources effectively on Twitter.

6. “Creating Class Activities Using Twitter” – Get creative with Twitter by structuring class activities that foster engagement and discussion among students.

7. “Using Twitter to Communicate with Parents and Students” – Strategies for using Twitter as a communication tool while maintaining professional boundaries and privacy.

8. “Curating Content with Twitter Lists” – An instructional video on using Twitter lists to organize content and follow relevant users without cluttering your main feed.

9. “Leveraging TweetDeck for Education” – Learn about TweetDeck’s powerful features that can help you manage multiple accounts and streamline your use of Twitter as an educational tool.

10. “Twitter in the Classroom: Dos and Don’ts” – Best practices for integrating Twitter into classroom activities responsibly.

11. ”How to Live-Tweet School Events” – Tips and tricks for live-tweeting school events to keep your community engaged and informed.

12. ”The Role of Twitter in Personalized Professional Development” – Insight into using Twitter as a means of tailoring professional development to your personal interests in education.

13. ”How To Use Tweet Threads In Education” – A guide to creating tweet threads—series of connected Tweets—to share extended thoughts or engage in more detailed discussions on educational topics.

14. ”Educational Trends & Insights through Twitter Analytics” – Understand how analyzing your Tweets can provide insights into current educational trends and the impact of your social media presence.

15. ”Twitter Polls: Gathering Student Opinions & Feedback” – Instruction on utilizing Twitter polls as an interactive way to gather feedback or gauge student understanding on certain topics.

16. ”Exploring Global Education with #Edchat & Other EDU Hashtags” – Discover how you can be part of global conversations about education through these vibrant online communities.

17. ”Effective Tweeting for Educational Conferences & PD Events” – How-tos for contributing to educational conversations during conferences by tweeting key takeaways, insights, or networking with fellow attendees online.

18. “Digital Citizenship & Safety for Educators on Twitter” – Important considerations for maintaining digital citizenship, protecting privacy, and being aware of security settings while using social media professionally.

By utilizing these YouTube resources, educators can fully harness the potential of Twitter not just as a means of communication but as an expansive resource for collaboration, professional growth, learning opportunities, and classroom enhancement.