Press “N” to Start a Post
Ready to share your latest classroom victory, a thought-provoking article, or a burning question for your PLN? Simply press “N” on your Bluesky interface to open a new post window.
Craft a Captivating Headline
Your first post is your headline. It’s what will hook your audience and entice them to delve deeper into your thread. Keep it concise, intriguing, and relevant to the topic you’re exploring.
Harness the Power of #EduSky
Connect with the vibrant community of educators on Bluesky by including the #EduSky hashtag in your initial post. This allows your thread to be discovered by other teachers passionate about professional growth and collaboration.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Enhance your thread’s visual appeal by adding an eye-catching image or GIF.
Tip: You can DRAG images onto your post to add them.
Remember to include descriptive alt text for accessibility, ensuring that everyone can engage with your content. Notice the alt label on the image you uploaded allows you to easily add a description.
Open the Door to Interaction
There are many good reasons to restrict your posts to people you follow or who are on lists you’ve curated. Click the “Anybody can interact” label in the post to adjust who can reply.
Use the Thread 🧵 Icon
Let people know you’re making a thread. Use the thread icon 🧵 to let people know you’re adding more to the post.
Continue the Comment Thread
Ready to expand on your initial thought? Click the plus icon to add another post to your thread. Each subsequent post should build upon the previous one, creating a cohesive and engaging narrative. Share supporting details, pose questions, or offer contrasting perspectives to stimulate discussion. You only need to include the hashtag on one of the post threads.
