Twitter Article

In the article entitled, "60 Inspiring Examples of Twitter in the Classroom", I was impressed to find out how many ways a teacher can use Twitter in the Classroom.  Since I teach first grade, my uses are limited.  My students, of course, can't use Twitter to communicate or collaborate.  However, it is an excellent way to communicate with parents.  I liked the example of using a Twitter post to remind parents of events, due dates, test reminders, etc. If I taught middle or high school, I would be highly motivated to use Twitter as a classroom tool to engage shy students who didn't want to speak out or ask questions about class lectures.  I would also use it as a way to remind students to be on time for class, as a reminder for homework assignments, etc. Until I read this article, I've always considered Twitter to be just another social networking site.  This article enlightened me on the many uses of Twitter for an educator.   I have to get in a habit of Twittering.  I mainly use Facebook, so it's been hard for me to remember to tweet this week.  I will do better next week.  I really like it because, unlike Facebook, no one can reply to your posts and it's quick and easy!