Top 10 Educational Influencers on Twitter Students Must Follow

Top 10 Educational Influencers on Twitter Students Must Follow

Listing out 10 Educational influencers on Twitter that you can follow who will motivate you to reach your goal and achieve excellence in your field

Social Media started as a simple communication medium but now has become a part of our lifestyle. There is hardly anyone on this planet who doesn’t have social media fondness. Every day we spend hours scrolling through wall posts, laughing over funny videos, memes, and discussing topics that otherwise remain tabooed or unexplored. Because of its ability to reach a massive audience, many industries are thriving in this digital era on social media. Consider the educational influencers on Twitter. You will find thousands of teachers, researchers, and journalists sharing valuable student hacks, tech classrooms, and other Ed-tech information with an audience who use the platform to learn, challenge, thrive and grow. But with millions of people struggling for a space on your timeline, it might be tricky to find the best profiles from the junk. Here we give you a list of the top 10 Educational Influencers on Twitter to follow and make your feed smart and educational. Tom Whitby The founder of Edchat Interactive and #edchat, Tom Whitby, takes the first place for several reasons. Tom designed #edchat as a platform for teachers to share their stories, ask questions and discuss educational issues. From public policies to professional developments, Tom’s tweets cover a wide range of educational topics. As a co-author of ‘The Relevant Educator’, he motivates teachers to use social media in building a better learning experience for students. Quite active on the platform, Tom probes his followers to communicate on #edchat by taking up issues people often want to address. Account - @tomwhitby Followers: 80.9K Deborah J. Stewart The owner of Teach Preschool Children’s Studio in Noblesville, Deborah’s tweets take a unique yet impactful approach to teach a classroom of three to five. Generally, her feeds are full of activities, ideas for outdoor play, songs, fun timed tasks, everything that a preschool teacher needs to plan her next classroom lesson. She is one of the top influencers in her niche, with a massive fan following. Her blogs are another pricy resource you cannot miss. Account - @Teach_Preschool Followers – 32.2 K Vicky Davis Vicky Davis does exactly what an influencer is supposed to do. David posts encouragement and practical guidance lessons for teachers. From classroom management hacks to motivational quotes, her tweets are everywhere. She also runs a daily podcast named 10 Minute Teacher Show which gives teachers practical tips by interviewing other educators. Account - @coolcatteacher Followers – 165K Todd Nesloney Taking the fourth position on our list is the co-author and founder of 'Kids Deserve It', Mr Todd Nesloney. He is also the director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for TESPA Talk and White House. His tweets challenge the conventional learning technique and motivate teachers to step out of their comfort zone to improve engagement with students. He is also a motivational speaker on TEDx, where he hooked a vast audience both the time he took the stage. Account -@TechNinjaTodd Followers – 77.4K Jennifer Williams Dr Jennifer Williams is a professor at St. Leo University in Florida and the co-founder of Calliope Global Education Initiatives, Take Action Global, and Teach SDGs. Her inspirational tweets talk about global education, creativity, and professional development. She organizes #peekachat, where she talks about personal care, social and emotional well-being. She is also a writer and curate content for Edutopia, Education Week, Pearson English, and the International Literacy Association. Account - @JenWilliamsEdu Followers – 58.8K Richard Byrne Next on our list is Richard Byrne, who focuses on the importance of educational technology in public schools. He is also the founder of practicaltech.com, which actively works with public educators to integrate the latest technologies in school classrooms. Account - @Rmbyrne Followers – 113.7K Alice Keeler Alice Keeler is an inspiration for all modern women. She is a woman of substance, brilliantly balancing the roles as a mother, a mathematics teacher, Youcubed Consultant, Writer, Speaker, and a Google Certified Innovator. She is a massive supporter of integrating technology into physical classrooms and talks about the various ways teachers can become better educators. Account - @alicekeeler Followers – 168.1K Steven W. Anderson Steven W. Anderson is one of the most popular educational influencers on Twitter, with 165.6K followers. He is the founder and CEO of Web20Classroom, an educational technology consultation group. Steven tweets about classroom education and technology integration and motivates people to live in a more organized manner. Steven is one of the 50 greatest educational influencers in the United States. Account - @web20classroom Followers- 165.6K Scott McLeod CASTLE founder, Scott McLeod, is a popular Twitter influencer with 53.1K people following his profile. His tweets talk about new and upcoming Ed technologies and Ed ideas. Apart from being an educational influencer, McLeod loves blogging, finding a solution to real-life problems, and generating innovative ideas. Working as an assistant professor, Scott is loved by his students, who feel inspired by his teaching on leadership skills in the classroom and knowledge in the field of education technology. Account - @mcleod Followers – 53.1K Dr Alec Couros Dr Alec Couros is one of the leading names in the field of Ed technology. Presently working as an Ed-tech professor at the University of Regina, Canada, Dr Couros teaches skills and technology integration techniques across various digital teaching mediums. His innovative style and informative tweet have earned him the global reputation he currently enjoys. Dr Couros is also an Ed-tech speaker, consultant, researcher, and scholar. Account - @courosa Followers – 134.3K Final Thoughts Motivation is everywhere. You just have to find the right places. Social media is more than funny videos and quirky memes. Improve the quality of your social media feeds with these 10 world-famous educational influencers and notice how your life changes for the better. What will Ocxee do for you? Ocxee Ltd is the leading global marketplace of international student services to accompany you during the whole process of admission, visa application and relocation process abroad. Our only focus is to make your stay hassle-free and safe in any city or country.