Periscope…a word that had ZERO meaning about a month ago seems to be used EVERYWHERE lately! Β What is it? Β It is an app, created by the developers of Twitter, as another means of social media. Β Celebrities, teachers, and now SLPs are using Periscope to broadcast live. Β What are SLPs broadcasting…check out Periscope to find out more! Β But keep reading to learn more about how to make the most of this social media forum.
As soon as I learned about this app, I downloaded it. Β I quickly signed up using my Twitter account. Β Since it is connected to Twitter, it was easy to start following people. Β Want to find others? Β Just search! Β I typed in “speech” and found so many! Β Wait? Β You didn't know I was on Periscope! Β YES! Β I have even done 1 or 2 live broadcasts so far!
I was questioned on Instagram why someone couldn't find my broadcast. Β Unfortunately, the only way to use this forum but stay anonymous is to delete the replays. Β That means you must catch me live! Β How will you know if I am live? Β I will post a warning in Instagram!
Below are some tips that I have learned from watching Periscopes of amazing SLPs and teachers that have learned the ins and outs!
This is why you may get a notification like “___ wants you to watch ___!”
We are SLPs…we love to chat! Β Let's keep the chat going! Β The broadcaster loves to see chat going on..it helps keep them talking!
I was constantly wondering why some Periscopes had sound and others were silent….well I figured that one out! Have an iPhone? Β Make sure that switch on the side is clicked to “sound on.”
Although my broadcasts are available for a replay, but other ‘scopers do have this feature. Β Yay you can watch later but BOO you cannot comment. Β Yes, you can still tap the screen to give hearts if you are watching on a replay! Β And about those hearts….
Just like Β how our students like reinforcers…the hearts provide reinforcement for Periscopers!
And most importantly…..
Want to check me out??
What are some things I plan to broadcast?
- I will let you take a look at some items that come in the mail for the upcoming school year
- I will show you how I plan to use some of my TpT products or items I find in local stores
- I may just chat so you can learn more about me and realize I am a real person even though I am anonymous
- Giveaways!! Β I plan to host giveaways!
- I may just give you a look at what I am viewing at that moment!
- I may just open up dialogue so we can discuss future products or blog posts and I can hear your feedback and input!
