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The Social Media World of Twitter

The Social Media World of Twitter. Presentation by Anna Crawford Ileana Colmenero. By PresenterMedia.com. What is Twitter. Twitter is a Web 2.0 tool Allows the use of the internet as a repository for information Used for creating, sharing, and consuming information

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The Social Media World of Twitter

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  1. The Social Media World of Twitter Presentation by Anna Crawford Ileana Colmenero ByPresenterMedia.com

  2. What is Twitter Twitter is a Web 2.0 tool • Allows the use of the internet as a repository for information • Used for creating, sharing, and consuming information • Also called micro blogging expressed in the combination of four characteristics: • Length of the message is limited to 140 characteristics (tweet) • Message is public • Distribution of message depends on interest of followers • Message transmission can be synchronous or asynchronous • Twitter users are able to post direct and indirect updates • Conversations may occur by posting updates directed at specific users

  3. Integrating Twitter Into the Curriculum and Beyond • Teaching a simple weather lesson • Storysharing • Personal Learning Networks • Personal Learning Communities • Collaboration around the world and beyond the workplace • Encouragement, support, and resources • Communication

  4. Tweeting from Our Classroom • Ileana, talk a little about your classroom Twitter account here. • (want to post a small screen shot or two on the left?)

  5. Tweeting from Our School For school Information

  6. Other Uses for Twitter • Ileana, do you have some ideas?

  7. References Anderson, S. (2011). The Twitter toolbox for educators. Teacher Librarian, 39(1), 27+. Cohen, A., & Duchan, G. (2012). The usage characteristics of twitter in the learning process. Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Learning and Learning Objects, 8, 149+. Porterfield, K., & Carnes, M. (2012). School communication in the age of Google. Journal of School Public Relations, 33(2), 115+.

  8. Teachers looking for ways to design learning that captures student attention and provides motivation…School administrators looking for ways to share timely information and better communicate with the educational community and beyond with little to no cost… Give TWITTER a try!

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