1. Remember that Twitter is public. Always represent yourself in the best professional light. This is important because parents of your students may follow your tweets. If you do not speak professionally it can have a negative effect on your status as a teacher.
http://www.blogtrepreneur.com/2009/02/10/twittiquette/
2. Provide relevant and useful information. I believe this is important because Twitter can be another great tool to communicate with your parents and students. As teachers we should put relevant posts if the purpose of the account is for the classroom. Tweets could revolve around classroom business and simple reminders for students and parents. You can also tweet new and fun ideas you incorporate in your classroom.
http://www.viget.com/engage/the-dos-and-donts-of-twitter/
3. Separate business from personal. If you choose to tweet about personal matters then you should create a separate account from what your students and their parents access. This is important simply to not give out too much personal information. Nothing good can come from your students knowing too much about you :)
4. Have fun with Twitter. Teachers do not always need to be strict and business like. Tweet funny things that are going on in your classroom. Inform parents of fun upcoming activities you will be doing in your classroom so parents can volunteer if they would like.
http://www.twitip.com/twitter-security-dos-and-donts/
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