teachers' tweet

Twitter- Tastic:
*Classroom Culture*
Students may use Twitter to share to a classroom's blog, newspaper and newsletter and using their own hashtags that go to a specific section.  This can help with; collaboration, self-expression, publishing, area knowledge, organization, networking.

*Sharing Video Magic*
 Students can also post videos on Twitter.  It is easily shared with classmates.
This can help with; publishing, creativity, media fluency, digital production, journaling, and networking.


Teacher's Guide to Twitter:
*Create, Don't Just Consume*
There is a two part process when using Twitter.  The first part is as a consumer where you follow people, read the tweets and learn from them .  But it is more important when you share and post your thoughts, information etc. An example from the article, "..[I]f you were having a conversation with someone and you weren't responding, the conversation wouldn't go far..." (The Teacher's Guide to Twitter).

*Share Your Resources*
If you find alluring information on Twitter, share it!  The more you share with your community, the more it will grow and become useful to you and others.

These articles helped me understand more about Twitter.  I previously had a Twitter account for a History course.  I just posted a reply based on the professor's tweet.  I wasn't aware that Twitter and maybe other social media platforms can be extremely useful inside and outside a classroom.  I really like the idea of classrooms using Twitter, etc. for learning purposes. It can help students to connect with their classmates and teachers and be tech savvy.
There is obviously negativity all over social media.  It can be difficult to stay out of it, but if a teacher does their best to make sure their students won't become involved in the negativity inside/ outside the classroom, then I think its a plus to have Twitter etc. be used in the classroom.


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