#DigiBlogChat August 15: The Art of the Side Conversation | Image by Welcome to All ! ツ from Pixabay

Do join us on Twitter (now “X”) on Tuesday, August 15th at 1:00 pm Pacific for #Digiblogchat! Topic: The Art of the Side Conversation with @JohnWLewis!

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. PDT, 10pm CEST (most of W. Europe), 9pm BST + WEST (UK + Portugal), 4pm EDT (Eastern). My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

Here are the questions:

Q1. On our theme of “The Art of the Side Conversation”, what is your perspective on the value that side conversations bring to Twitter chats? #digiblogchat 

Q2. Can side conversations during a Twitter chat lead to deeper insights and connections among participants? Please share examples. #digiblogchat 

Q3. How do side conversations contribute to the overall richness and diversity of discussions within a chat? #digiblogchat 

Q4. Have you experienced instances where side conversations have sparked innovative ideas or novel viewpoints? We’d love to hear your stories. #digiblogchat 

Q5. In what ways can side conversations help participants explore tangential topics that might not be covered in the main chat discussion? #digiblogchat 

Phew! That’s the halfway mark. Time for a stretch.

Q6. Are there tactics that encourage participants to engage in side conversations while still remaining connected to the main chat’s theme? #digiblogchat 

Q7. Could side conversations be a way to bridge gaps between different perspectives within a Twitter chat? Please share instances where this has occurred. #digiblogchat

Q8. Can you offer tips on gracefully transitioning between a side conversation and the main chat without causing disruption? #digiblogchat 

Q9. Are there any specific guidelines for ensuring that side conversations remain respectful and inclusive within the context of a chat? #digiblogchat 

Q10. What advice would you give to moderators who want to harness the benefits of side conversations to enhance the overall Twitter chat experience? #digiblogchat