Twitter is an on-line social networking tool that allows users to send or read 'tweets' which are basically text messages written publicly. Twitter revolves around its users and updates them on interesting new links, music recommendation, the future of education and news. I think Twitter is a great idea for educators and students alike. As a Phys Ed teacher, using Twitter was one of the first technology ideas I had. Since then I have expanded my ideas and tool kit, but I believe it is a great starting place. Whether I am in the gymnasium or the classroom, I plan on using Twitter. Below is a list of the different ways I would use Twitter in the classroom. I believe there are many additional ways I could use Twitter in my education career, but these are just a few starter ideas.
Tweet out assignments and due dates
Coordinate a hash tag
Build and connect with a community
Follow issues
Tweet when students are absent to keep them informed
Follow and chat with professionals
Facilitate discussions
Write reviews
Network with others
My Twitter Account: @MsEtkin
Hi Jordana
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with all you said regarding Twitter and I as well plan on using Twitter in my educational career. Twitter seems to me to be the professional Facebook. Also professional networking is hugely important, like you said, and Twitter is the perfect means to do so.
Cheers
I like how Twitter is limited to 140 characters because the students view it as an easy project and it is something they use everyday so they still have a certain level of interest in it. From a teachers perspective, it's all on your phone with no papers being handed in. With the use of a hashtag the tweets are easy to categorize and track as long as the hashtag does not get hijacked. Still definitely worth a try using it in the classroom.
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