"When the first Tweet was sent in 2006, no one could have foreseen the impact it would have on the world. As the world’s online public space — a one-to-many communication platform where conversations that shape opinions happen — Twitter has bolstered the ability of citizens to interact with on ... e another as well as their public representatives, and for politicians and journalists to keep their finger on the pulse of the public opinion. This resource will help you make the best use of this unique platform. It’s a platform that is particularly suited to getting your message out to an active and engaged community. Whether you are a politician and want to highlight your policy ideas, a government official who wants to share critical information, or a civil society organization that wants to build campaign momentum, Twitter is the platform for you. Twitter will not only help you to inform and engage people who are already part of your campaign, but it will also allow you to reach those who might otherwise not have gotten involved. A timely, well-crafted message on Twitter can resonate internationally." (Introduction, page 1) more

"Educators use Twitter in many ways, including: - The Digital Classroom: Twitter can be used to teach media and information literacy, including digital skills as well as global citizenship. You can prepare students to be informed, creative, engaged, empowered as well as how to express themselves — ... contributing to positive societal change while being safe and smart on Twitter and everywhere else online. - Networking with Colleagues: Twitter is a great tool to get ideas from other educators, to stay connected to education, and edtech conferences you cannot attend in person. It’s also an ideal tool to aid professional development and continuous learning. - Connecting with the School Community: Teachers and administrators can use Twitter to share classroom or school news — from homework and projects to back-toschool nights. This resource will provide insight into how Twitter can be used by educators and social actors of all kinds to innovate for better learning outcomes." (Introduction, page 3) more