The
potential for Twitter in Education
[1]
Twitter: Potential for Use as a Pedagogical Tool?
This article is intriguing because it
introduce some controversial opinions about the use of Twitter for the purpose
of education at students’ and university’s respective perspectives. It argues
that there is still some way to go before Twitter becomes accepted as a
pedagogical tool in its own right.
Twitter
as a ‘complementary’ pedagogical tool
Oliver Ertzscheid mentioned that Twitter
is ‘one piece of the puzzle’ among a range of tools that can be used in the
classroom. Twitter use as a pedagogical tool depends on the particular type of
learning, such as for a class on the sociology of networks. However, in terms
of the use that might be made of Twitter during actual class work, academics
are basically seeking ways to expand their audience among the general public
and are much less interested in using the platform in an unnecessary way with
their own classes.
Overall
Twitter use differs according to the users
I totally agree with this article. University
administration and students seem to use Twitter for the different purpose. In
terms of what they use Twitter for in the university context and discovered
that they find Twitter useful for different reasons than the staff, the vast
majority of students wanted to receive practical information on their classes
via Twitter. On the other hand, events at the university were being widely
publicized on Twitter, despite the lack of interest on the part of the students
in receiving this type of information.
[2]
30 Ways To Use Twitter For Education
This post realizes for sure the benefit
of using Twitter for the purpose of education and deals with specific and
effective ways to using Twitter in education. I would like to introduce this writing
to all visitors on my blog including my LAI 590 classmates.
First, it introduces Initial Steps for
using Twitter. From making Twitter account to following interested person or
twits of topics. Second, it explains the way to use Twitter with good online manners
such as reading a rules, posting original things, separating public and private
things and updating and so on. Third, it mentioned several ways to use Twitter as
ways for effective communication and professional learning. Among these
effective ways, using Twitter chat to be related to topics I’ve been
interested. For professional learning, it advises to exchange idea and look for
a mentor. Finally, it recommends some ways to apply it to the classroom setting.
It contains building a community, giving assignments, providing materials and
receiving feedback.
You found many nuggets of good information in the articles you read. Keep tweeting!
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