Charlie Makela on 2009-06-17
This is a good point...equity
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An article discussion the pros and cons of using Twitter in the classroom, along with some suggestions.
Interesting article about using Twitter. Also references English teacher "guru", Jim Burke!
Twitter actually can be a helpful study tool, some students and educators say
But on the education front in particular, some forward-thinking college professors are embracing it and finding ways to include it in courses, and teachers at the K-12 level are also experimenting with the social networking website. Using Twitter in a classroom setting can bring challenges, but some educators and students think it's a tool that can boost the learning process.
But on the education front in particular, some forward-thinking college professors are embracing it and finding ways to include it in courses, and teachers at the K-12 level are also experimenting with the social networking website. Using Twitter in a classroom setting can bring challenges, but some educators and students think it's a tool that can boost the learning process.
Sammy Garey, a recent graduate of Burlingame High School in Burlingame, Calif., is a devoted user of Twitter. She's used the website with her classmates for online book discussions for her AP English class, in which they post and share feedback, analysis, and questions about novels such as Crime and Punishment. Garey also turns to the website to check breaking news and feed her interest in science by following the tweets of specialized Twitter accounts such as MedUpdates and DrugInfo.
Sammy Garey, a recent graduate of Burlingame High School in Burlingame, Calif., is a devoted user of Twitter. She's used the website with her classmates for online book discussions for her AP English class, in which they post and share feedback, analysis, and questions about novels such as Crime and Punishment. Garey also turns to the website to check breaking news and feed her interest in science by following the tweets of specialized Twitter accounts such as MedUpdates and DrugInfo.
Charlie Makela on 2009-06-17
This is a good point...equity
Charlie Makela on 2009-06-17
Are we doing a disservice to students who do not have broadband access by not teaching these skills in school?
Steve Ransom on 2009-06-17
I think so. There are many things that perhaps they do not have immediate access to outside of school, but must be learned just the same to be a "literate" citizen. However, teachers do need to be sensitive to assignments that require outside-of-school access and ensure that all students can gain access somewhere.
Twitter in the classroom
Using twitter in the classroom - nice article that gives several examples. Some alarmist comments too, but overall interesting.
Pros and Cons of Twitter for formal education; discussion of use connected to an AP Class.
Twitter can actually be a helpful study tool, some students and educators say.
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