It’s no surprise that Twitter, inarguably one of the most popular social platforms, has more than tweens and “hip brands” (like us, of course!) tweeting tidbits into the universe. Teachers, professors, and other types of educators use this platform to bring academia into the 21st Century, share ideas, and intellectually influence their followers.
We’ve put together a list of the top tweetin’ educators on the basis of high Klout scores, content, and engagement. Whether they are discussing revolutionary edtech techniques, intersectional feminism, or race relations… we think they are awesome and you should too! Simply click on their names to follow them individually, or check out this handy Twitter list.
Anyone we should add? Let us know in the comments!
1. Lawrence Lessig | @lessig
Professor of Law at Harvard Law School
2. Marc Lamont Hill | @marclamonthill
Professor of African American Studies at Morehouse College
3. Alec Couros | @courosa
Professor of Media at University of Regina
4. Don Wettrick | @DonWettrick
Innovation Coordinator at Noblesville High School
5. Carrie Brown | @Brizzyc
Social Journalism Director at CUNY
6. Tom Whitby | @tomwhitby
Retired Educator and Active EdTech Blogger and Speaker
7. Shannon Miller | @shannonmiller
Teacher Librarian and Educational Consultant
8. Joy Mayer | @mayerjoy
Associate Professor at the Missouri School of Journalism
9. Lyndsay Kirkham | @HisFeministMama
College Professor in Ontario
10. Kevin Jarrett | @kjarrett
Certified K-4 Tech/STEM Teacher
11. Blair LM Kelley | @profblmkelley
Associate Professor of History at North Carolina State University and Assistant Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies and International Programs
12. Oliver Schinkten | @schink10
Educator at Lynda.com
13. Cindy Royal | @CindyRoyal
Associate Professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Texas State University
14. Wang Ping | @wangjingping
English Professor at Macalester College
15. A.J. Hoge | @ajhoge
Owner of Effortless English, LLC
16. AJ Juliani | @ajjuliani
Education and Technology Innovation Specialist
17. Laura K. Lawless | @lkl
Writer and Editor of French Learning Site, Lawless French
18. Karen Austin | @TheGenAboveMe
Adjunct Professor at Wichita State University
19. Thema Bryant-Davis | @drthema
Associate Professor at Pepperdine University
20. Kathy E Gill | @kegill
Professor at University of Washington
21. C.W. Anderson | @Chanders
Associate Professor at College of Staten Island
22. Kenna Griffin | @profkrg
Mass Communication Professor at Oklahoma City University
23. Eric Mazur | @eric_mazur
Physicist and Educator at Harvard University
24. Yong Zhao | @YongZhaoUO
Director of Institute of Global and Online Education at University of Oregon
25. James K.A. Smith | @james_ka_smith
Professor of Philosophy at Calvin College
26. Nancy Rubin | @nancyrubin
Executive Director Columbia Video Network at Columbia University
27. Erin Olsen | @eolsonteacher
Instructional Technology Consultant
28. Tami Brass | @brasst
Director of Instructional Technology at St. Paul Academy and Summit School
29. Dave Batstone | @DaveBatstone
Professor at University of San Francisco
30. Jon Becker | @jonbecker
Director, Learning Innovation & Online Academic Programs at Virginia Commonwealth University
31. Diane Main | @Dowbiggin
Director of Learning Innovation & Design at The Harker School
32. Peter Ubertaccio | @ProfessorU
Associate Dean for Interdisciplinary Programs and Director of the Joseph Martin Institute at Stonehill College
33. Karen Russell | @karenrussell
Professor at the University of Georgia
34. Brandon David Wilson | @Geniusbastard
English Teacher and Filmmaker
35. Michelle Baldwin | @michellek107
Lead Teacher at Anastasis Academy
36. Diana Laufenberg | @dlaufenberg
SLA Teacher and Consultant
37. Cindy Minnich | @CBethM
High School English Teacher and Certified School Librarian
38. Ben Kuhlman | @bkuhl2you
Middle School Teacher (literacy, social studies, and science)
39. Holly Tucker | @history_geek
Professor in the Department of French & Italian and in the Center for Biomedical Ethics & Society
40. Julie D. Ramsay | @JulieDRamsay
Author and 6th Grade Teacher
41. Ben Owens | @engineerteacher
High School Physics and Mathematics Teacher
42. Alice Daer | @alicedaer
English Professor at Arizona State University
43. Shawn Ram | @shawnrram
Teacher (Special Education Grades 1-4) at Brightbank Academy
44. Chris Aviles | @TechedUpTeacher
Ed Tech Coach for Fair Haven School District
45. Pernille Ripp | @pernilletipp
7th Grade Teacher and Creator of the Global Read Aloud Project
46. Lyn Hilt | @lynhilt
Elementary Instructional Tech Integrator and Coach
47. Vicki Davis | @coolcatteacher
Teacher/Technology Administrator and EdTech Consultant
48. Josh Stumpenhorst | @stumpteacher
6th grade Language Arts and Social Science Teacher
49. Patrick Larkin | @patrickmlarkin
Assistant Superintendent for Learning in Burlington Public Schools
50. Steven W. Anderson | @web2classroom
Former Classroom Teacher and Director of Instructional Technology, Current Speaker
