Discussions on #edchat widely run
the gamut, says Whitby, from bullying to
bring-your-own-device policies, reform
ideas, teacher evaluations and flipped classrooms.
As time went on, many followers
wanted deeper conversations on subjects
pertinent to them, such as special education
and teacher issues. “Some people want
more specialized chats for their specific
subject, focusing on administrators, special
education, the grade level they target, etc.
We think these Twitter chats evolved from
what we started. We created the foundation,”
says Anderson.