Tweetchats: What Are They? How Can I Participate?
A Tweetchat or a Twitter Chat is a live event where a group of Twitter users come together to discuss a predetermined topic. To sift through all of the world’s tweets a designated hashtag (#) is used for each tweet contributed to the conversation. Each chat has a set start time, time limit, and a host that moderates.
The moderator asks questions to prompt responses from the participants and helps get the conversation going/moving along. Cues are usually used such as T1, T2, and T3 for topics or Q1, Q2, and Q3 for questions 1 through 3 to provide context and clarity to both questions and responses. To participate in the chat, all you have to do is include the hashtag in your tweet.
Now that you understand the basics, you might wonder why you should participate. This type of platform allows you connect with a larger group of patients or experts who understand and know first hand what you are going through. In addition to the social connection benefits, tweetchats can be educational. You can learn about different treatment options, clinical trials, etc.
Be sure to join our Empowered #patientchat that takes place bi-weekly on Fridays at 1pm ET, 10am PT.
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