Reflection
Fortunately, I
am grateful for the experience I have had with Twitter it was great I have
found that Twitter is an effective way to broaden participation in classes.
Additionally, the ubiquity of laptops and smartphone has made the integration
of Twitter a virtually bureaucracy-free endeavor. As I reflect back on using
Twitter I have learn that it forced me to express my thoughts within 140 characters,
improved my grammar skills, and based on this character limit, Twitter also
helps establish rules for effective communication. It was a great way for me to
follow classmates and other professionals whose interests align with the class
being taught.
During this
online class, as a student I have tweeted comments and had questions answered
with the use of my laptop and cell phone it was an easy way to get answers to
questions for class without embarrassing myself. Twitter has motivated me too
participate academically while fostering communication with my online
classmates. I did not know what hashtag was until taking this class
(Educational Technology) I have learned that with the use of a hashtag (#), it
was and is an incredibly easy way for the professor to follow the information
that is associated with our class. In my mind I am saying “What an awesome way to
use Twitter to keep up with students assignments.”
I have shared
and received interesting links from my followers on Twitter. It’s a most common
use for Twitter I’ve learned. I have also learned to use Twitter for my own
advantage by saving links and tweeting interesting educational links to
co-workers to read to help prepare for class in the coming months. The dynamic
is that I have learned that students fall into their assignments and share
contentious issues with one another which would otherwise end if they were in a
traditional class, because discussion ends when class is over. Fortunately,
Twitter has no time limit. In fact Twitter chatter during online class spills
over into the student’s free time. As a result, I have learned that
conversations have become productive as classmates were more willing to talk
and be more respectful of others.
How can I use
Twitter for my own professional development and or my classroom? I can use
twitter, as a tool, giving students and co-workers an easy way to communicate
that goes beyond the classroom hours. I will be able to send reminders using
Twitter on my smartphone to ensure that students receive notification with the
latest class news and instantaneous prepare student for their class ahead of
time. I will use Twitter to encourage students who are more likely to keep
quiet in a classroom to join the conversation which will help get them beyond
the fear of speaking in class.
Furthermore,
with the use of a simple hashtag (#), it will be easy to curate tweets, giving students
an easy way to follow the information that is associated with specific class
assignments. Alternatively, as a teacher I can create a Twitter account to list
specific to a course that students can then follow, making it easy for them to
find each other on Twitter. I now know that Twitter can also replace many tools
I already use such as mailing lists through email or printing announcements. I like
it how social media in general have completely changed the way that students
submit and receive their assignments. As a teacher I can easily collaborate
with my co-workers on Twitter too, exchanging ideas and teaching tools. Now
that I understand hastag, it will be easy for a group of the teachers I work
and communicate with to connect on Twitter. Also hashtag will give me an instant access to
links, thoughts, and tweets from educators from all over the world. Access to
an instantaneous network using Twitter is invaluable, and definitely beats
using meetings.
Three tweeters I found most helpful during this assignment and why are the following:
1. How Twitter Made Me A
Better Teacher
I found this post helpful because I need to be kept up to date in my
field. In the same way that you would want your car to be reliable when traveling
on a long trip to get from point A to B which means you want a 2013 model which
is dependable. Therefore, I need to be knowledgeable
in new methods, treatments, and techniques, I want to be a teacher who is
continually learning about the best my field has to offer and revising my
practices accordingly. As stated above I will use Twitter to encourage students who are more
likely to keep quiet in a classroom to join the conversation which will help
get them beyond the fear of speaking in class.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>How Twitter Made Me A Better Teacher <a href="http://t.co/lcDNYCHZ8a">http://t.co/lcDNYCHZ8a</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23edchat&src=hash">#edchat</a></p>— Edudemic (@Edudemic) <a href="https://twitter.com/Edudemic/statuses/358638854061830145">July 20, 2013</a></blockquote>
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2.
A Snapshot of How Technology is Used in Education
I found this post helpful because there is no
question about it technology has made changes to 21st century
education through social media. Technology has made it possible for students
and teachers to communicate during and after school. I will be able to send reminders using
Twitter on my smartphone to ensure that students receive notification with the
latest class news and instantaneous prepare student for their class ahead of
time.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I like how technology is being used . Please view! <a href="http://t.co/k604DvEPZ0">http://t.co/k604DvEPZ0</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ED505UWARAY&src=hash">#ED505UWARAY</a></p>— Mary Ann Turner (@LadyturMary) <a href="https://twitter.com/LadyturMary/statuses/352142383976169473">July 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/Mitchella8096">@Mitchella8096</a> Socialmedia aiding students with disabilities <a href="http://t.co/UdSzzfjW5q">http://t.co/UdSzzfjW5q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ED505UWARAY&src=hash">#ED505UWARAY</a></p>— Mary Ann Turner (@LadyturMary) <a href="https://twitter.com/LadyturMary/statuses/354749699938463747">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Two of my own Post not included in my Blog:
I found these two post helpful because they both are helpful for teachers and student to enhance learning as a teacher and as a student.
1. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/anne_j3">@anne_j3</a> Tech. tools transformed teaching/learning for students w/disabilities <a href="http://t.co/Yj4CcypA0F">http://t.co/Yj4CcypA0F</a> … <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ED505UWARAY&src=hash">#ED505UWARAY</a></p>— Mary Ann Turner (@LadyturMary) <a href="https://twitter.com/LadyturMary/statuses/357003194569736192">July 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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2. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Technology offers opportunity for individualized learning.<a href="http://t.co/whLnBGW5L0">http://t.co/whLnBGW5L0</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ED505UWARAY&src=hash">#ED505UWARAY</a></p>— Mary Ann Turner (@LadyturMary) <a href="https://twitter.com/LadyturMary/statuses/347189823582380032">June 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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3. Technology for Children With
Learning Disabilities
I found this post helpful because I am a special
education teacher who work with children that have different types of physical
and cognitive disabilities. Recent developed electronic have been transformed
for education to help meet the educational needs of children with disabilities.
Technology has provided opportunities
for children with learning disabilities to be educated/learning, productivity,
and be independence that otherwise would not be able without the use of
technology.
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Two of my own Post not included in my Blog:
I found these two post helpful because they both are helpful for teachers and student to enhance learning as a teacher and as a student.
1. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/anne_j3">@anne_j3</a> Tech. tools transformed teaching/learning for students w/disabilities <a href="http://t.co/Yj4CcypA0F">http://t.co/Yj4CcypA0F</a> … <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ED505UWARAY&src=hash">#ED505UWARAY</a></p>— Mary Ann Turner (@LadyturMary) <a href="https://twitter.com/LadyturMary/statuses/357003194569736192">July 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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2. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Technology offers opportunity for individualized learning.<a href="http://t.co/whLnBGW5L0">http://t.co/whLnBGW5L0</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ED505UWARAY&src=hash">#ED505UWARAY</a></p>— Mary Ann Turner (@LadyturMary) <a href="https://twitter.com/LadyturMary/statuses/347189823582380032">June 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Your reflection of this course was great! I must say you did an excellent job on your blogs and tweets. Good luck with incorporating Twitter and other technology in your classroom this Fall.
ReplyDeleteTwitter can be very beneficial when it comes to communicating with colleagues. I don't think I would use it as a source of communication to parents. You reflection was well said.
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ReplyDeleteLast blog, YAY! I love how you reflected on using Twitter this semester and the points that you made. I never thought about Twitter in the grammar sense, or having to get your thoughts out in so many words or less. That will teach both teachers and students how to be more precise in their writing. I thought Twitter and facebook were both very beneficial to this class, however; I am not sure where I stand with encorporating it into the elementary school. Great blog and good luck with the rest of your degree.
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