{"id":612,"date":"2019-02-12T09:06:55","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T17:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2019\/02\/12\/spark-a-love-for-literacy-with-februarys-msfteduchat-tweetmeet\/"},"modified":"2024-05-30T14:35:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T21:35:22","slug":"spark-a-love-for-literacy-with-februarys-msfteduchat-tweetmeet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2019\/02\/spark-a-love-for-literacy-with-februarys-msfteduchat-tweetmeet\/","title":{"rendered":"Spark a love for literacy with February’s #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In celebration of World Read Aloud Day and February Literacy Month, we\u2019re making literacy the guiding star for this month\u2019s TweetMeet. With the help of our global education experts \u2013 and our invitation to you \u2013 we\u2019ll discuss a range of aspects of literacy: How have you incorporated literacy in your lessons, and how do you spark the love for reading and writing in your students? What strategies work best to overcome daily challenges in the classroom?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re also getting some help this time around from Skype in the Classroom Literacy partners like Little Brown (@lbschool<\/a><\/strong>), Penguin Young Readers (@PenguinClass<\/a><\/strong>), LitWorld (@LitWorldSays<\/a><\/strong>) and others. Thank you for joining us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet<\/em> will take place on Tuesday, February 19th, at 10:00 a.m. PST<\/em><\/strong> (check your time zone here<\/a><\/strong>). (Sounds great, but what\u2019s a TweetMeet?<\/a><\/em><\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We offer 5 simultaneous language tracks this month: English, French, Polish, Romanian and Serbian. Here\u2019s a quick look at all language tracks and their corresponding Twitter hashtags for the February TweetMeet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For each language track, we have one or more hosts to post the translated questions and respond to educators. As always, we\u2019re super grateful to all current and former hosts who are collaborating closely to provide this service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The #TweetMeetXX hashtags for non-English languages are to be used together with #MSFTEduChat so that everyone can find the conversations back in their own language. For example: Polish-speaking people use the combination #TweetMeetPL #MSFTEduChat. <\/strong>English-speaking educators may all use #MSFTEduChat on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn how to spark a love for literacy in the next #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet! Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. PST. #MSFTEduChat #Literacy<\/a>Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TweetMeet fan? Show it off on your Twitter profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every month more and more people discover the unique flow and characteristics of the TweetMeet events and become passionate about them. Show your passion for the TweetMeets right from your own Twitter page by uploading this month\u2019s #MSFTEduChat Twitter Header Photo<\/a><\/strong> to the top of your own Twitter profile. Besides English, this same Twitter Header Photo is also available in each of this month\u2019s additional language tracks<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking back on the January TweetMeet on Transforming Classroom Time<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Last month\u2019s #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet generated fascinating and practical conversations and insights from educators around the world. We captured some highlights from this broad discussion in this @MicrosoftEDU Twitter Moment<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why join the #MSFTEduChat TweetMeets<\/em>?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

TweetMeets are monthly recurring Twitter conversations about themes relevant to educators, facilitated by Microsoft Education. The purpose of these events is to help professionals in education to learn from each other and inspire their students while they are preparing for their future. The TweetMeets also nurture personal learning networks among educators from across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re grateful to have a support group made up exclusively of former TweetMeet hosts, who volunteer to translate communication and check the quality of our questions and promotional materials. They also help identify the best candidates for future events, provide relevant resources, promote the events among their networks, and, in general, cheer everybody on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When and how can I join?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Join us Tuesday, February 19 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. PST on Twitter using the hashtags #MSFTEduChat<\/a>, #Literacy<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>and #MicrosoftEDU<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (which you can always use to stay in touch with us). To find the event time for your specific location, use this time zone announcer<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From our monthly surveys we know that you may be in class at event time, busy doing other things or maybe even asleep \u2013 well, no problem! All educators are most welcome to join after<\/em> the event. Simply take a look at the questions below and respond to these at a day and time that suit you best. You can also schedule your tweets in advance. In that case, be sure to quote the entire question and mention the hashtag #MSFTEduChat, <\/em>so that everyone knows the right question and conversation to which you are responding. Mark the exact timings \u2013 they are different this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How can I best prepare?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n