Instructors are finding good uses for Twitter to increase student learning. Some examples:
Dale Basler writes about having his students tweet during a physics field trip. He shares tips for things teachers should consider on his blog.
Some instructors find that using twitter in the classroom boosts student engagement, even in large classes and as a way of extending student interaction with beyond the classroom.
Still not sure about twitter? Think you have nothing to say? A recent New York Times article explains how to benefit from twitter even if you don’t have an account.
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