I know professional development is vital to the success of our schools, but I usually dread inservice days. As a music teacher, I rarely find these meetings to be helpful or useful. I usually end up sitting there frustrated because I could be using that time much more wisely in my classroom. Ironically, I learned about Twitter at an inservice. I have to admit this inservice and the Love and Logic session I attended last year are the two best inservice experiences I have had during my career.
Professional development is important, but at the same time inservice days tend to do little to excite me or teach me new things. This is where Twitter comes in. Twitter is like working with an entire district of music teachers and tech specialist. Plus tons or creative and innovative teachers, principals and people in general. Twitter is usually the first place I go when I have a question. Through following other teachers and participating in chats I have learned a wealth of information.
I strongly suggest Twitter to all teachers. It is a great tool to learn and a place to get new ideas.
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