TWITTER IN THE CLASSROOM
"More than just a status update"
What is Twitter?
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables users to send and read "tweets", which are text messages limited to 140 characters. Registered users can read and post tweets but unregistered users can only read them. Wikipedia
TWITTER FAQS:
What is a tweet?
(verb) The act of posting a message on Twitter.
(noun) A message posted via Twitter containing 140 characters or fewer.
What is a hashtag (#)?
What does it mean to "follow" someone:
To follow someone on Twitter is to subscribe to their Tweets or updates on the site.
What is a "handle":
A user's "Twitter handle" is the username they have selected and the accompanying URL.
Courtesy of: https://support.twitter.com/articles/166337-the-twitter-glossary
Twitter Can be Dangerous...
*Public media source
*Personal information, location, activities and photos are all accessible to anyone
*Cyberbullying
Education is the key to safety for our students:
PARENT SUPPORT:
https://support.twitter.com/articles/470968-safety-tips-for-parents
TEACHER SUPPORT:
Twitter Can be Used for Fun...
*Many people use Twitter to stay in touch with friends and family
*Students are familiar with the technology because they are already using it with their friends
TWITTER CAN ALSO BE USED FOR LEARNING!
*Connecting students and teachers to experts across the country and world-wide
*Engaging students in the classroom by using familiar social media
*Teachers connecting and sharing with eachother
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