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Twitter is an online application that is part blog, part social net­working site, part cell phone/IM tool, designed to let users answer the question “What are you doing?” Users have 140 characters for each posting (or “tweet”) to say whatever they care to say.

"For me, Twitter is a means of communication. It generates and enhances relationships through social networking. I find value in not only my connections, but also by giving back to the community."

Why you should use it The power of Twitter lies within its simplicity and its dynamism: unlike previous generations of forums, topics are set on the fly and they don't dwell in linear pathways. The cap of 140 characters per 'Tweet' enforces brevity and encourages prolific spontaneity. Conversations within Twitter could be construed as 'messy,' consisting of fragments of dialogue between people in your network and gaps, but this can encourage users to focus on the individuals that they're 'following,' and to open up contact and possibilities to expand your personal learning network.


Here is a wonderful video explaining the simplicity of this web 2.0 tool:

Twitter in Plain English http://www.commoncraft.com/twitter

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=65c60642bc8f14432120

Great Edutopia Article http://www.edutopia.org/print/5629

Great, great Guide!
http://twitteroid.com/blog/wp-content/files/MasteringTwitter.2009-c.pdf


Twitter: A Teaching and Learning Tool (Love this blog post!) http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/2008/03/29/twitter-a-teaching-and-learning-tool/

A great article on Twitter http://www.scribd.com/doc/2286799/Can-we-use-Twitter-for-educational-activities

7 Things you should know about Twitter http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7027.pdf

Getting Started with Twitter http://suewaters.wikispaces.com/twitter

Grammar Girls' Guide to Twitter http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/twitter-style-guide.aspx


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