I found there are sites and also people who have experimented with certain technology that I haven’t used. I found that if you use certain hashtags it is easier to see everyone who has mentioned or discussed a specific topic. Many students often use Facebook, but twitter has articles, thesis, and other papers that are available on a variety of topics. I created a new twitter account just for educational purposes. I followed a few people who are very enlightening.
Many teachers are turning to social networks to communicate with parents. I would not use twitter as one. Our class group using the hashtag #ED505UWARAY but using that hashtag everything is public. People who are not your followers have the opportunity to see what one is discussing. I would use twitter only for research. I have a follower who keeps up with all of the latest technology trends and the pros and cons to them. I would use a closed facebook group or a blog to communicate with parents. @Derek Mcoy is one of my favorite followers when it comes to giving pros and cons to technology.
Effects of student-generated questions as the source of online drill-and-practice activities on learning http://t.co/HRbsbD4pu6
— Apostolos K. (@koutropoulos) April 11, 2013
Special Needs Students and Technology: A Match Made in the Classroom http://t.co/7izZInEX2P via @EdNewsorg #edtech #specialeducation
— Dr. Bruce A. Johnson (@DrBruceJ) July 10, 2013
A Straightforward Workflow For iPads In The Classroom http://t.co/3aaTNCIt1M
— Derek McCoy (@mccoyderek) July 2, 2013
One-to-one computing is an issue when it comes to funding, especially in poor schools #ED505UWARAY
— Erin Williams (@ErinWil53879406) June 19, 2013
iPads are very accessible to students with disabilities. Various apps are available for students of all learning styles #ED505UWARAY
— Erin Williams (@ErinWil53879406) June 4, 2013
I did not have a twitter account prior to ED 505. I also thought it was for social gossip. I will continue twitter in the future for educational purposes.
ReplyDeleteHi, Erin. I did not have a Twitter account before ED 505. However, my opinion of what I thought Twitter was all about has changed. I have learned a lot from following the different educators and organizations that I will use in my classroom.
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