Twitter in the Classroom

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“I go to where the puck is going”

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60% of users access through mobile

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The students get more engaged because they feel it is connected to something real, that it's not just learning for the sake of learning.

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More engaged students

Students in classes that use Twitter to increase engagement have been found to average 5 grade points higher than those in other classes.

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Higher grades

Equip student with current skills

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Twitter Glossary: Retweet (RT)

Twitter Glossary: Reply (mention)

Twitter Glossary: Direct Message (DM)

Twitter Glossary: Lists

Twitter Glossary: Favorite

Twitter Glossary: Favorite

Twitter Glossary: Hash Tag

Digital Bulletin Board

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Language Instruction

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Concise Writing

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Vocabulary Building

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Resources / Experts

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Resources / Experts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGbLWQYJ6iM

Lack of Context

Human Error

Misinformation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB6_mmXiH50&list=SPBFE34F9099811AB8&index=5

Resources

• support.twitter.com/groups/31-twitter-basics

• fluency21.com/blog/2013/02/19/60-inspiring-examples-of-twitter-in-the-classroom

• Twitter Continuing Education course @ NorQuest College