Twitter is a free service that is easily accessible through any computer with internet access and through smartphones. Students can setup email and text notifications to inform them of important messages from their instructor and classmates, which helps them to stay up to date with classroom announcements and discussions. Twitter can be used as an effective way to increase class participation. Twitter breaks the shyness barriers that some students have during lectures. Students that may not normally ask questions or offer face-to-face feedback, have the propensity to participate more when they can ask a question or post a comment online. Twitter allows class discussions to continue long after the class has concluded. Twitter also provides a landscape for students and facilitators to develop better relationships.
There are many creative uses for Twitter in an educational setting. Here is a list of a few ideas:
A Message Board for Parents
Brainstorming Forum
Discussion Board
Make Announcements
Collaborate on Projects
Take a Poll
Share Resources
Knowledge Sharing
News Resource
Follow Politicians & Events
No comments:
Post a Comment