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Task. Listen to the video and fill in the gaps.
Twitter you have the
potential to reach millions of users instantly. Use
it to ……………………………….. public safety alerts,
broadcast real-time news developments, inform
constituents, or ………………….…………………….. It’s free
and easy to use – ……………………….…………………….. to get
started.
……………………….……………..

You Will Need
A computer with internet access
Mobile internet access
Texting capabilities
A computer with internet access
Mobile internet access
Texting capabilities
STEP 1: SET UP AN ACCOUNT
Create an account. Go to Twitter.com and click the green “Get Started” button to join.
Enter your name, user name, password, and email address, and ……………………….
……………………..

STEP 2: DECIDE ON YOUR MESSAGE
Decide what you want to say. In general, Twitter messages, or “……………………….……………..,”
answer the question, “What are you doing right now?” But you can also ……………………….
…………………., express an opinion or reaction, or …………………………………………………..
TIP
Twitter keeps things short and sweet:
Messages can be no longer than 140

characters.
STEP 3: START TYPING
On the home page, type your message
into the box at the top of the screen and
……………………….…………………….. Congratulations!
You’ve posted your first tweet!
TIP
If your tweet ……………………….…………………….. one
user in particular, type the ‘@’ symbol
followed by that user’s ……………………….
…………………….. before the text of your
message.
STEP 4: FIND PEOPLE
Twitter is a two-way street. Now that
you’ve posted your first update, choose people whose updates you want to follow. To
search by name, click on “Find People” in the ……………………….…………………….. and then click


the “Find on Twitter” ……………………….……………………... You can follow individuals, like friends
and colleagues, and groups, like news services, organizations, and nonprofits.
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People may be ……………………….……………………….…………..….. that doesn’t match their real name.
STEP 5: START FOLLOWING
someone you want to hear from on Twitter, click “Follow,” and
you’ll receive their updates automatically. People you already know will often
……………………….…………………….. and start following you, too.
……………………….……………………..

TIP
If you have a Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Hotmail, or MSN email account, you can import

any contacts that also have a Twitter account. You can also invite someone via
email, or ……………………….…………………….. of suggested people.
STEP 6: ADJUST SETTINGS
To help people find you, fill in account information under “Settings,” such as your
location, real name, and ……………………….……………………... You can also add ……………………….
…………………….. of your web site or blog if you have one.
TIP
If you want to ……………………….…………………….. your Twitter updates ………………………... only those who
follow you, ……………………….…………………………….….., “Protect my updates.” You’ll maintain your
privacy, but you’ll ……………………….……………………... To get the full Twitter experience, leave the
box unchecked.
STEP 7: SET UP YOUR CELL
You don’t have to be online to use Twitter. ……………………….…………………….. where you are, you
can stay connected with your cell phone. On the “Devices” tab under “Settings,” enter
your mobile number to receive and post Twitter updates via text message.
TIP
Twitter doesn’t charge for ……………………….…………………….., but your wireless provider might.
Make sure you know the details of your messaging plan.
STEP 8: CUSTOMIZE YOUR PROFILE
On the “Picture” and “Design” tabs, ……………………….…………………….. how your profile appears to
others by uploading photos and choosing background themes.
STEP 9: SEE WHAT'S OUT THERE
See what people on Twitter are saying about subjects you’re interested in.
……………………….…………………….. of any Twitter page, click “Search” and ……………………….…………………….. a
name or topic. Or, either below the search box or ……………………….…………………………………….., check
out what’s ……………………….…………………….. by browsing through “Trending topics.”
STEP 10: START USING
You can post updates from the web in the update box, via text message, on your cell
phone’s web browser using m.twitter.com, or from any third party application. Apps
are available at twitter.com/downloads. The more updates you post, the more people

will follow you. Now get tweeting!
FACT
President Barack Obama announced his selection of Joe Biden as his ……………………….
…………………….. simultaneously via text message, email, and Twitter.


How To Use Twitter
Written by BCipolla
Video by bender +27
With Twitter you have the potential to reach millions of users instantly. Use it to
issue public safety alerts, broadcast real-time news developments, inform
constituents, or solicit feedback. It’s free and easy to use – here's how to get
started.
You Will Need
A computer with internet access
Mobile internet access
Texting capabilities
A computer with internet access
Mobile internet access
Texting capabilities
STEP 1: SET UP AN ACCOUNT
Create an account. Go to Twitter.com and click the green “Get Started” button to join.
Enter your name, user name, password, and email address, and you’re good to go.
STEP 2: DECIDE ON YOUR MESSAGE
Decide what you want to say. In general, Twitter messages, or “tweets,” answer the
question, “What are you doing right now?” But you can also post a link, express an
opinion or reaction, or pose a question.
TIP
Twitter keeps things short and sweet: Messages can be no longer than 140
characters.

STEP 3: START TYPING
On the home page, type your message into the box at the top of the screen and hit
“Update.” Congratulations! You’ve posted your first tweet!
TIP
If your tweet is intended for one user in particular, type the ‘@’ symbol followed by
that user’s screen name before the text of your message.
STEP 4: FIND PEOPLE
Twitter is a two-way street. Now that you’ve posted your first update, choose people
whose updates you want to follow. To search by name, click on “Find People” in the
upper right corner and then click the “Find on Twitter” tab. You can follow
individuals, like friends and colleagues, and groups, like news services,
organizations, and nonprofits.
TIP
People may be listed under a screen name that doesn’t match their real name.
STEP 5: START FOLLOWING
Once you’ve found someone you want to hear from on Twitter, click “Follow,” and
you’ll receive their updates automatically. People you already know will often
reciprocate and start following you, too.
TIP
If you have a Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Hotmail, or MSN email account, you can import
any contacts that also have a Twitter account. You can also invite someone via
email, or scroll through a list of suggested people.


STEP 6: ADJUST SETTINGS
To help people find you, fill in account information under “Settings,” such as your
location, real name, and a brief bio. You can also add the URL of your web site or
blog if you have one.
TIP
If you want to restrict your Twitter updates to only those who follow you, check the

box marked, “Protect my updates.” You’ll maintain your privacy, but you’ll limit
your reach. To get the full Twitter experience, leave the box unchecked.
STEP 7: SET UP YOUR CELL
You don’t have to be online to use Twitter. No matter where you are, you can stay
connected with your cell phone. On the “Devices” tab under “Settings,” enter your
mobile number to receive and post Twitter updates via text message.
TIP
Twitter doesn’t charge for text messages, but your wireless provider might. Make
sure you know the details of your messaging plan.
STEP 8: CUSTOMIZE YOUR PROFILE
On the “Picture” and “Design” tabs, customize how your profile appears to others by
uploading photos and choosing background themes.
STEP 9: SEE WHAT'S OUT THERE
See what people on Twitter are saying about subjects you’re interested in. At the
bottom of any Twitter page, click “Search” and type in a name or topic. Or, either
below the search box or alongside search results, check out what’s generating the
most buzz by browsing through “Trending topics.”
STEP 10: START USING
You can post updates from the web in the update box, via text message, on your cell
phone’s web browser using m.twitter.com, or from any third party application. Apps
are available at twitter.com/downloads. The more updates you post, the more people
will follow you. Now get tweeting!
FACT
President Barack Obama announced his selection of Joe Biden as his running mate
simultaneously via text message, email, and Twitter.
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