- Assignment coordination: Instead of emailing each other or waiting to meet in class, students can collaborate on projects and keep track of changes by using a Twitter hashtag.
- Silencing blurters: For students who have trouble with disruptive blurting, allow them to instantly tweet their blurts silently instead of out loud.
- Student engagement in large lectures: In large lecture classes where student participation can be intimidating and logistically problematic, Twitter can make it easy for students to engage and discuss during class time.
- Parent communication: Parents can sign up to receive tweets from teachers, learning about activities, tests, projects, and more.
- Twitter pop quiz: Send out quick quizzes on Twitter, and have them count for bonus points in the classroom.
- Following historical figures: There are many Twitter accounts set up that share the lives and personalities of historical figures, and students can follow them for fun and learning.
- Source evaluation: Students can share resources and discuss whether it’s a good or bad source of information, encouraging comments.
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