Tip: EdChat Basics > Who-What-When-Where-Why-How

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An EdChat is a type of online discussion about education topics that takes place on social media platforms, and it uses a designated hashtag (#) so that participants can easily follow the conversation and contribute their own thoughts and ideas. These conversations cover a wide range of topics related to education, including teaching strategies, EdTech, policy issues, and more. Educators, organizations, or technology companies often organize these chats to collaborate and promote authentic, global learning. 


  • Who can participate? → Anyone with Internet access using a social media platform
  • What is the purpose? → They are intended to provide a forum for professionals in the education field to connect, collaborate, and share ideas and resources.
  • When do these chats occur? → They are typically scheduled for a specific day and time, but participants can also chat at their own pace.
  • Where do chats take place? → Originally, Twitter was the platform to host EdChats, but any social media site can organize them now!
  • Why participate? → Learn and grow in your education career together with a PLC of your choice!
  • How does one participate? → Use the designated EdChat name hashtag (e.g. #emintsEdChat) and the Q&A format (e.g. #Q1 = Question 1, #A1 = Answer 1, etc.).


Here are 44 Education Chats Worth Your Time (via @ISTE): bit.ly/44EdChatsWorthYourTime  


And finally, these are 10 quick tips for EdChat participants: bit.ly/10QuickEdChatTips


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