Twitter

Twitter**
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Description: ​ //Twitter keeps you informed on what matters to you the most. The small bits of information allow you to make better choices and decisions. It also allows you to create a platform for you. You can access it from many different sources and use it as much as you want.//

Publisher/Manufacturer: // Twitter //

Link: [|http://twitter.com]

Pricing information: //Free//

Application to the classroom

Students begin a story opener which is tweeted to a collaborative school for contribution to the story. || Engage with learners of other cultures to compare/contrast similarities and differences. // Foreign Language :// Tweet phrases and have students from different countries translate (and vice versa) to create an online dictionary. || S//tudents will research online sources. They will post the link, tweet if it is a valid or invalid source, and respond to each other tweets agreeing/disagreeing. || Effectively state your point in a 140 characters. // Online Scavenger Hunt :// Pick a topic and have students post tweets which support the topic. Challenge is to not repeat the same resource. //Diabetic Diet// Tweet the answer to "What is an appropriate diet for a diabetic?" Tweet links to diabetic recipes and afterwards create a diabetic menu for a day. || Teacher will create links to various museum websites. Tweet answers to "How is going on a digital field trip different than a real field-trip?" After discussion tweets are posted, post this question, "What same rule do we have visiting a new place on the computer and a new place in real life?" || In just one tweet, explain why use twitter instead of paper/pencil in a classroom. ||
 * NETS*S**
 * **Creativity and Innovation** || // Writing ://
 * **Communication and Collaboration** || // Social Studies ://
 * **Research and Information Fluency** || // Information Literacy :
 * **Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making** || // Writing: //
 * **Digital Citizenship** || // Digital Field Trip //
 * **Technology Operations and Concepts** || //Why Tweet?//

**NETS*T**

A major component of the learning process is reflection. Twitter is the ideal platform for short, well-constructed reflections of learning. || Twitter is readily available on computers, cell phones, TV's and even game camsoles. Students can log-on and manage their educational progress, goals, and even assess their progress at any time of the day. || Twitter is not only for individual use, but for professional use as well. Many businesses have accounts so that they can communicate services/products they offer. It is important for students to understand the relevance this kind of communication plays in the professional work field. || Because twitter tweets can be viewed by many people, it is an ideal tool to use to discuss digital citizenship. || Teachers can exhibit leadership by infusing Twitter into their current curriculum. ||
 * **Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity** || //Reflection//
 * **Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Environments** || //Manage Learning//
 * **Model Digital Age Work and Learning** || // Current Digital Tool //
 * **Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility** || // Digital Citizenship //
 * **Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership** || //Professional Growth//