Tweeting in the Classroom

In taking my EDIC 232 class, I have been learning a lot about technology and how it can be used to enhance lessons and student learning. Recently we learned about how Twitter can be used to help teachers keep up with what's going on in the world of education. You can follow magazines for educators, other teachers, or even figures like Bill Nye that may tweet interesting facts for you to share with your class. Having never been on Twitter, it was very confusing at first but after a while I began to get the hang of it. Now I follow my peers, my professor, and many educational sites. I can stay up-to-date on the latest new and the most current ideas. It’s really interesting seeing what people have to say about things, and on opinions (educational or not) that they may have. Overall I really enjoy twitter and will continue to use it for the new ideas and news it will bring me, as well as the pure enjoyment of it.