http://www.twitter.com
Description
Twitter is a popular free website where individuals can connect with colleagues, students, friends, and family. Users may share links, thoughts, interests, and resources in 140 characters or less. This online website is an effective social media site for collaboration.
Teaching Uses
Teachers use Twitter as a social media site to connect with colleagues, students and other educators. Twitter is useful for sharing and connecting with various individuals. Students may use Twitter to connect with teachers and other students outside of class time. Twitter allows students to share questions, comments, and resources through a popular social media site.
Biggest Positive
Twitter allows individuals to share anytime, anywhere which can be very helpful for students outside of school.
Biggest Negative
Twitter only allows for 140 character messages. This may restrict comments and discussion for school related topics.
Description
Twitter is a popular free website where individuals can connect with colleagues, students, friends, and family. Users may share links, thoughts, interests, and resources in 140 characters or less. This online website is an effective social media site for collaboration.
Teaching Uses
Teachers use Twitter as a social media site to connect with colleagues, students and other educators. Twitter is useful for sharing and connecting with various individuals. Students may use Twitter to connect with teachers and other students outside of class time. Twitter allows students to share questions, comments, and resources through a popular social media site.
Biggest Positive
Twitter allows individuals to share anytime, anywhere which can be very helpful for students outside of school.
Biggest Negative
Twitter only allows for 140 character messages. This may restrict comments and discussion for school related topics.