As I made the change to my blog to reflect an invitation to Plurk, I found myself in an exchange about Plurk via Twitter. Here is the exchange:
Could I give up Twitter? Nope. That’s why I can’t bring myself to invest in Plurk. I can’t afford another inbox.
with my response:
you have greater reserves than you think, you only have to accept the vastness of what has been invested in you. ;->
As I reflected on my flip response, I was shocked to find it resonated enough to craft a blog entry. It made me appreciate the value of inspiration flowing through different media.
Perhaps it is the timbre of emptiness, the vacuousness of thought in my flip remark, but I felt compelled to craft an entry. Before I began, I slipped into Plurk to share a link to my latest blog entry–having re-arranged my social media flow to start with Plurk rather than anything else–and stumbled over these remarks about Plurk:
- Plurk is always like this, whenever I feel bogged down in my district someone here gives me the spark I need to light a fire under my students!
- conversations are great on here!
- I love all the conversations…it’s addicting. I still new to plurk and these conversations are letting me see the true benefits.
- On Twitter I felt like I never got a response to questions or if I did I really had to watch for the answers. I also felt like many conversations were happening but I was only getting parts of it so it was confusing. Here you don’t have to be friends with everyone that is part of a conversation but can still follow the discussion. This one started yesterday but we can still continue it now. I have even started a plurk account for my class to interact with other classes.
- Twitter is for the mutual patting on the back crowd. Plurk is perfect for me.
- I also like Plurk more than Twitter. It is much easier to follow conversations and get responses.
Social media can also establish pools of quiet reflection, where we may, with others so inclined, recline and ponder what has been shared. Such pools of diversity are rich in ideas because they allow individuals to share what they are thinking rather than being focused on just sharing content.
- on Plurk – What are the essential ingredients for helping people experience a personal renaissance? (KevinH asks)
- on Twitter – Project-based Learning conversation
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Miguel,I continue to participate in Twitter, because so many in my network only use that venue to communicate. But Plurk is where I have extended conversations and form closer relationships.
Miguel,I continue to participate in Twitter, because so many in my network only use that venue to communicate. But Plurk is where I have extended conversations and form closer relationships.
I remember a few years ago (when I put all my energy into Twitter because that's all there was) that folks were griping about how to bring in the reluctant teachers. I think we have found the ticket with Plurk. And now that I'm grounded in Plurk, I find it exhausting to try to rebuild a network on Twitter. I can feel the pain of being a newbie again and I can understand why well-established twits would be hesitant. But Miguel, you hit the nail on the head with this post. The conversation isworth the effort. Don't like the topics? Start one of your own. We'll bite! ;-)This microblog can serve as a real-time, in-depth, rarely-spammed, never-trolled, professional blog any day of the week.Or maybe we just prefer our own echo-chambers.
I remember a few years ago (when I put all my energy into Twitter because that's all there was) that folks were griping about how to bring in the reluctant teachers. I think we have found the ticket with Plurk. And now that I'm grounded in Plurk, I find it exhausting to try to rebuild a network on Twitter. I can feel the pain of being a newbie again and I can understand why well-established twits would be hesitant. But Miguel, you hit the nail on the head with this post. The conversation isworth the effort. Don't like the topics? Start one of your own. We'll bite! ;-)This microblog can serve as a real-time, in-depth, rarely-spammed, never-trolled, professional blog any day of the week.Or maybe we just prefer our own echo-chambers.
A couple of years ago I was just a couple months into Twitter and had received maybe a handful of responses. I was introduced to Plurk at NECC 2008 and immediately I felt welcomed and valued. I felt here was a network where I was deemed worthy enough to be a contributor, not just a listener. My plurks were actually responded to! My calls for help were answered! And I was actually able to help others. Amazing! I felt back then I had seen the future of microblogging and it was Plurk. I was sure that once people tried Plurk, Twitter would be on borrowed time. Well, shows what I know. I still check in at Twitter from time to time for the great links. But Plurk is a place where newbies can make a difference right away, and the old guard is never so exalted that they can't be challenged (although we are a very supportive bunch here.) That is probably very scary to some. I've also found it takes more effort to be part of a conversation, but I get so much more for my efforts. My Plurk PLN has become invaluable to me and we always welcome new educators with open arms.
A couple of years ago I was just a couple months into Twitter and had received maybe a handful of responses. I was introduced to Plurk at NECC 2008 and immediately I felt welcomed and valued. I felt here was a network where I was deemed worthy enough to be a contributor, not just a listener. My plurks were actually responded to! My calls for help were answered! And I was actually able to help others. Amazing! I felt back then I had seen the future of microblogging and it was Plurk. I was sure that once people tried Plurk, Twitter would be on borrowed time. Well, shows what I know. I still check in at Twitter from time to time for the great links. But Plurk is a place where newbies can make a difference right away, and the old guard is never so exalted that they can't be challenged (although we are a very supportive bunch here.) That is probably very scary to some. I've also found it takes more effort to be part of a conversation, but I get so much more for my efforts. My Plurk PLN has become invaluable to me and we always welcome new educators with open arms.