HOW TO USE TWITTER IN THE CLASSROOM

My previous post entitled,Twitter In The Classroom? enumerates the use of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter among students and particularly for use in the classroom. Tom Barret, an edublogger has created a presentation on "25 interesting ways to use Twitter in the classroom", and the ideas are particularly useful for teachers and educators wanting to make use of the social media in the classroom. More teachers and professors are embracing technology in the classroom as students are to be equipped for competition in tomorrow's world.
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Twitter In The Classroom

HOW TO TWITTER-BEST VIDEO TUTORIALS

Twitter is a useful online tool for social networking. Microblogging @ its best,but also it is a preferred marketing or a branding tool for many. Whether it is Facebook or Twitter,the uses of social media are many,provided you know how. For instance, you can join groups pertaining to your field of interest and any updates by any member of the group will help in educating you further on the topic of your interest. Connecting with people and being able to network, while furthering your interests is what these tools are all about.
Educators are successfully utilizing these social media tools with their students and keeping abreast with educators from across the world like never before. After all,students spend more time on the internet connecting with friends rather than looking for useful resources. So, it is only prudent that educators join them and teach them to use these tools more effectively. We are after all headed towards Digital Literacy.
If you are new to twitter,the following will be of use.
Top 7 Video Tutorials that teach the basics and use of twitter
Recommended Reading: Twitter In The Classroom

TWITTER IN THE CLASSROOM?

Social networking online is a rage among all today,particularly students.Yes,even those in high school. So, should they be banned from using Facebook,Twitter,etc.? Jessica Gross recently wrote in The Huffington Post about teachers and Professors who have put Twitter to good use in the classroom in order to encourage social networking among their students.The idea being - they already use social media whether the parents and teachers like it or not,it can be used effectively to encourage communication and networking which is what the present and future are all about. They can be taught to use them right so as to enable students to engage meaningfully beyond the four walls of the classroom and also interact with their teachers.
Students learn from their peers and so, incorporating social media into their classrooms is certainly the way for educators worldwide. Using such useful tools enhances productivity and teachers are able to better connect with their students. Teachers have to learn to update themselves constantly. After all, teachers are learners first,right?
Once I entered the world of facebook and twitter,I have begun interacting with educators and students like never before.You are welcome to share any stories you may have on how you find twitter useful in the classroom.