TMST: Twitter Sanity

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I am often asked, "Alli, how do you keep up with all the things?"  While I stifle my laughter since most of the time I feel like I am drowning just like everyone else, my mind always ends up at Twitter.  

 I know.  Twitter.  
Image Credit: Roobee

 You either love it or hate it.  To honest, I hated it too circa 2009.  I laughed at people who felt the need to update everyone on everything in their lives.  I just didn't get it.

These days, you might say I am slightly addicted to Twitter.  It is my #1 place to get news, professional learning and discussion from others passionate about education like me.  I follow approximately 1,000 people and if I have one beef, it is how overwhelming having access to all that information can be.



So here is one secret of how I keep up with "all the things" - 

 Lists.

 In my profile, I created lists of people and groups so that I can drown out the noise and filter only information that I want to see.  I have lists for each campus and for my other digital learning coaches.  I can follow other people's public lists too.

Take a quick look at this video to learn more about how to use lists to keep your Twitter sanity in check.

Video made with the OpenTest Google Chrome Extension  https://www.opentest.co/


 What lists would you make to help you keep up with "all the things"?  


Comments

  1. Chantel KastrounisNovember 1, 2016 at 1:49 PM

    You are such an incredible resource, Alli! THANKS for teaching me something new this Tuesday! I need to create some LISTS in my PLN!

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  2. Mrs. WilliamsNovember 1, 2016 at 6:21 PM

    Awesome info, Alli! I'll try making Twitter lists as well!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 2, 2016 at 4:57 PM

    Love the idea of lists on Twitter. I will be talking to you more about this! Thanks so much for all of your support!

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