Why should you join Twitter as a homeschooler?

Fellowship and Resources would be the top two reasons. As a homeschooler, your focus is on your children and Twitter is excellent for obtaining information quickly. While Google can often provide the same results; on Twitter, you can send a tweet asking for recommendations on a math program, or the answer to a specific science question and you will not only get the answer, but personal feedback and reviews at the same time.

Twitter is also good for receiving the latest news or breaking news quickly; including news pertaining specifically to the homeschooling community.

However, it’s the interaction you have with others in Twitterville (a common reference to the online community of folks on Twitter) that is where the real benefit of Twitter shines through.

Through folks I follow on Twitter, I have found new friends, new forums and groups I can join to engage in conversations longer than 140 characters, and more importantly, found some invaluable homeschooling resources and breaking news through links that have been shared.

If you have a home-based business….

Twitter can help drive traffic to your web site and increase your sales. Twitter is also a good way to find folks who may be interested in that used curriculum you want to sell. Whatever your business, Twitter is a great way to connect with people.

Is Twitter a time waster?

It can be. Depends on how disciplined you are with your time. Scheduling time each day to check in with Twitterville and share a link or two for helpful resources you’ve found, find new ones that have come across your tweetstream you haven’t yet seen and connecting for a short time with others who understand what your daily life is like as a homeschooler makes Twitter a true gem. The short, 140 character tweets keep it all short and sweet.

Want to Learn More About Twitter?

Genesis Blogging has some free video tutorials to help you learn the basics of Twitter.

Follow Barnabas Way on Twitter to get started.  Welcome to Twitterville.