Using Twitter in Education

I've created a short video that explains how I use Twitter in my web development class at North Seattle Community College.

• View the video (4:43 minutes)
• View the transcript along with some links to Twitter resources

IT Futures Summit Presentation on Web 2.0

In addition to the links provided on the right side of the page, I've found a few other intriguing resources I want to share.

1. Social Media in Higher Eduction
2. YouTube Statistics
3. Facebook Facts and Figures
4. Twitter Facts and Figures
5. Go2web20
6. ReadWriteWeb
7. Webware
   

I'll continue to add links as I find other interesting resources to share.

Here is a copy of the handout for my session.

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Examples of Web 2.0 in the classroom

As the project manager and an online instructor for an IT course, I want to share examples of how I've been using Web 2.0 in my classroom. In addition, I want to provide a few links that offer other examples and suggestions for effective use of Web 2.0 in the classroom.

Jean's Examples:

1. YouTube Channel used to post tips for assignments. These short videos have resulted in fewer errors and easier grading. They were created with a pocket video camera.
   
2. Twitter Account used to post reminders, updates, and screencasts. See tweet from Nov 5 for an example of a screencast created using Screenr.com. The most recent five tweets are embedded in the course web site so students don't have to have Twitter accounts.
   
3. Jing Project / Screencast.com used for homework feedback and on-the-fly demos in response to student questions. Students really appreciate the video homework feedback.
4. Sharing Google Reader with students. Use RSS feeds to stay current in a rapidly changing field then share them with your students.
   
5. SurveyMonkey to collect quick, anonymous feedback from students. Feedback from the survey I've linked helped me improve the Eliminate sessions I've been conducting.

Other Examples

1. Facebook for Educators: A Guide for Instructors - a short video (6:45 minutes) with an excellent overview of Facebook and how it can be used in the classroom
2. Slideshare used to post PowerPoint presentations for both faculty (saves server space) and for students (makes presentations available for online viewing).
3. Flickr to share photos relevant to instruction and to search for "legal" photos to use for instructional materials (PowerPoint, a course web site, Angel, Blackboard, etc.)