Twitter

Twitter is a real-time information network that connects you to the latest stories, ideas, opinions and news about what you find [|interesting]. Simply find the accounts you find most compelling and follow the conversations.

At the heart of Twitter are small bursts of information called [|Tweets]. Each Tweet is 140 characters long, but don’t let the small size fool you—you can discover a lot in a little space. You can see photos, videos and conversations directly in Tweets to get the whole story at a glance, and all in one place. [|See it in action.]

You don’t have to build a web page to surf the web, and you don’t have to tweet to enjoy Twitter. Whether you tweet 100 times a day or never, you still have access to the [|voices and information] surrounding all that interests you. You can contribute, or just listen in and retrieve up-to-the-second information. Visit [|fly.twitter.com]to learn more about what’s yours to discover. For extra reading: How to Get the Most out of Participating in a **Twitter** Chat and Top 25 Tips for Your Professional Development

//Twitter is a great way to get professional development on the go and to connect with school counselors around the world! I honestly don't know what I did without it. I've connected with SO many great professionals and students domestically and internationally and feel like I have broad professional learning network (PLN) at my fingertips with Twitter. The outpouring of ideas, inspiration, encouragement and support rivals anything I have experienced in my career. //

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