We talked about different Web 2.o applications last night in education in itec 830. Twitter came up in our conversation, when I heard about Twitter, I scratched my head how this could be used in classroom. Here is an article from the Chronicles of Higher Education. Prof. David Parry from University of Taxas uses it as a classroom communication tool.
A professor's tips for Using Twitter in the Classroom
More about Twitter us in Academica
David and Phillip from last semester came and shared their finall projects --using wiki and other Web 2.0 tools to improve teaching and learning--with the class. David teaches Digital sotrytelling class for seniors, 55 plus populations, and Phillip teaches art class in high school.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
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In regards to: A Professor's Tips for Using Twitter in the Classroom
“It was the single thing that changed the classroom dynamics more than anything I’ve ever done teaching,”
I'm not sold. It's more of an enhancement than a new service. People have instant messaging and email which both serve a similar function. Do I think it's useful? Yes. Do I think it's revolutionary? Nope.
When citing a situation where twitter could be helpful to fellow students the article mentioned:
"Another noted that a topic from the class was being discussed on a TV-news report."
Well, if we're talking about new technology, why didn't the student TIVO it. Actually, I'd like to upgrade that suggestion..... most of the major studios offer their shows on their website for online viewing, they could probably watch the show in it's entirety there.
Keep up the good work.
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