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From pop culture to news to education, Twitter has taken the world by storm. If you've never used Twitter, the thought of using it can be intimidating. But it's really just another tool at your disposal. In this session, you'll learn some of the basics of Twitter, why it has had such an influence on society, why you should care and some practical examples of integrating Twitter into the classroom.
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Twitter in the Classroom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AN4_N5N52U&list=SP763343880E4FEDA9
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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