I am always excited to add instructional tools to the classroom
that promote the use of technology. The added use of Twitter is no
exception. Twitter is a professional, social, and learning network tool
used to micro-blog and collaborate with other educators and stakeholders.
The amount of information provided about Twitter is awe-inspiring and is a
never ending amount of resources. In fact, while exploring, I found many
uses for Twitter in the classroom. These uses include, but are not
limited to; suggestions of people/communities to follow that may expand your
learning, videos and tips for effectively using Twitter in the classroom, and
how to expand your personal learning network with Twitter. I discovered a
plethora of information on Pinterest.
Twitter seems to be
a wonderful tool to express your voice and to be heard outside of the classroom
for both teachers and students. Web 2.0 How-to for Educators states, “The
ability to feel connected can mean that students have a voice and an audience.
They can reach out to others in their class, school, or community. Or get
answers from experts in their network” (Solomon & Schrum, 2010, pg
38). With so many connections and resources, the possibilities of
authentic real world teaching and learning pathways can open up many new
opportunities for all stakeholders.
Twitter: @christikemper
Solomon, G., & Schrum, L. (2010). Web 2.0: How-to for educators.
Eugene, OR: ISTE.
I love Pinterest! I also found an enormous amount of information on Pinterest on how to use Twitter. I truly did not know Twitter could be used for so much until now.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your post. I too feel as though Twitter is very beneficial to utilize in the classroom. I feel as though the opportunities that Twitter offers can open up means of communication and help students to visualize and experience alternate lifestyles than their own. I also love Pinterest and have found millions of great ideas to use in my classroom with that resource as well.
ReplyDeleteHello Christine, thanks for your post. I suppose out of my own bias, or lack of time, I have not checked out Pinterest. I always assumed it was more about social than educational but I guess I was wrong. Twitter I found to be a lot more interesting depending on the # tag and PLN you build. The more you put into Twitter the more you get out of it. Thank you.
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