Student Post: Nathan Anton: Twitter in the Classroom

Twitter can be very useful in the classroom due to its ability to enhance classroom discussion. Using the social media app to helm discussions about a wide array of topics by exploring hashtags where they can then make comments, ask questions, and express concerns about the course topic. In addition, Twitter can be used to increase student engagement in the classroom and outside the classroom. The social media site helps to create an interactive learning environment that can help to capture their attention and hopefully motivate them to participate in the classroom both in and out of the classroom.

The student will also learn digital literacy skills through the use of Twitter. They will learn how to communicate in online spaces, while also learning how to network through social media. Learners will also become more active, students can browse their Twitter feeds to explore class topics, helping them to find research, which can be done collaboratively with other students. Of course, at the end of the day, it is always important for students to be smart and cautious while using any social media site. It is always important for us as educators to provide students with proper guidelines that ensure their safety.