Tweetchats

The RED team holds a series of tweetchats throughout the year. They are usually hosted by Dr Tseen Khoo (@tseenster) or various special guests.

All researchers are welcome to participate!

What is a tweetchat?

A tweetchat is a live Twitter event that takes place at a set day and time. All researchers are welcome to participate.

Tweetchats have a host who facilitates the discussion, and is focused on a relevant topic (e.g. how to publish quality papers, balancing life while doing a PhD, or making time to write). ​

To filter all the chatter on Twitter into a single conversation a hashtag is used. For our tweetchats, we use often use #LTUREDchat, or special theme tags during focus weeks (like #LTUcareers for Careers Week).

Why would I participate?

You can participate in tweetchats no matter where you are (as long as you can access Twitter), and it gives you the opportunity to talk with colleagues from around La Trobe and beyond.

Being part of tweetchats is a great way to build your online networks and get to know your peers. It gives you the chance to showcase your expertise and engagement style​, and build your Twitter skills.

How do I participate?

It's very easy!
  1. Register for the specific tweetchat you're interested in.  
  2. Before the tweetchat, have a think about what questions you'd like to ask or things you'd like to say. If you had relevant links or resources you'd like to share, that would be great!
  3. At the designated time, go to the tchat.io room for the relevant hashtag (e.g. #LTUREDchat or #LTUcareers). tchat.io is good to use because it automatically inserts the hashtag into your tweets and everyone can follow the threads more effectively. 
  4. Chat! 

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