As an educator, there are many ways to use microblogging to improve an individuals' practice. An example of a popular microblogging tool is Twitter.
One way to use microblogging is to set up a Twitter account for communication between parents and the teacher. This would allow parents to "follow" what was going on in the classroom. Simple, up-to-date statements can provide a good picture of the classroom and the topics covered that day. This may even permit parent / student discussion at home, extending the impact of the classroom.
Another way to use microblogging is to communicate with other educators. This "connects" teachers from all over the globe and enables open discussion about methods and activities for the classroom. Teachers are the best support group for other teachers. Microblogging helps them to share information easily and effectively.
Current events are important in social studies. Microblogging presents the most current information and updates on local, national, and global events. Oftentimes, these are first-hand accounts. This resource provides information for use in the classroom.
One way to use microblogging is to set up a Twitter account for communication between parents and the teacher. This would allow parents to "follow" what was going on in the classroom. Simple, up-to-date statements can provide a good picture of the classroom and the topics covered that day. This may even permit parent / student discussion at home, extending the impact of the classroom.
Another way to use microblogging is to communicate with other educators. This "connects" teachers from all over the globe and enables open discussion about methods and activities for the classroom. Teachers are the best support group for other teachers. Microblogging helps them to share information easily and effectively.Current events are important in social studies. Microblogging presents the most current information and updates on local, national, and global events. Oftentimes, these are first-hand accounts. This resource provides information for use in the classroom.
Anne,
ReplyDeleteTwitter first hand accounts of the demonstrations in Iran certainly provided the world with an inside view not obtainable in any other fashion. I'm sure we'll see more uses like this of Twitter in the future.
Dr. Burgos