Access:
Where do you get it?
Do you download? Where does it save? What are the privacy or terms of use issues for you or students?
A twitter account can be made at www.twitter.com
In terms of privacy an account can be public or private. A public account can be viewed by anyone with or without a twitter account. A private account can only be viewed by followers that have been approved by the account creator. Their tweets cannot be reposted or searched. The privacy of the account is up to the creator.
How do you access (web, hard drive, server)?
What information do you need to follow acceptable use agreements and information guidelines?
Twitter can be accessed using the Web.
Acceptable Use:
Content Boundaries:
-Trademark: right to reclaim names for people or companies that hold the trademark
-Copyright: no copyright infringement
-Graphic content will be removed
-Unlawful use prohibited
-Misuse of twitter badges will be removed
Abusive Behaviour:
-Violent threats, hateful content, multiple account abuse, private information, impersonation, self harm content will be removed.
Spam:
-Username squatting, invitation spam, selling usernames, malware/phishing, spam not allowed.
Analyze:
Who could use it? What questions will you ask yourself as you learn about this software?
Teachers, parents and students can both utilize this platform.
Teacher: to communicate class/course information and due dates. Or to share what is happening in class with parents.
Parents: An open line of communication with teacher. A way to keep up with child assignments and class activity.
Students: To communicate with teacher, and classmates in regards to classroom assignments or activity.
Questions:
How can this be used to further learning?
Will there be any classroom specific guidelines for the use of this tool?
What are the risks in incorporating this tool in the classroom?
What are the possible positive effects of implementing this tool in the classroom?
When would you use it? For what purpose? What value does it add to your digital presence?
To communicate class/course information and due dates. Or to share what is happening in class with parents. Twitter will help create a digital presence for the teacher and the classroom where administrators, parents, students, other teachers can look to check in on the classroom and see the wonderful things happening.
Create:
What does it do? How easy or intuitive is it? What features will challenge you?
Twitter allows you to share 140 characters of text, photos and links. You have the option of using hashtags, for trending topics to share your ideas, as well as search other peoples postings on this topic. It is very simple to use and there is plenty on information on how to operate. A possible challenge with Twitter is that it is so high traffic it may be difficult to find quality information because there is so much.
Where/how can you show your finished work?
On your twitter profile.
Reflect:
Where would you use it as a teacher - subject, topic, grade? How can you use it professionally?
As a teacher I would use my twitter account to communicate with students, parents, and other professionals. I would use this platform to create an online classroom community where my students, parents and I can share information and pictures and collaborate at convenient times for all of our busy schedules.
Having an online record of classroom activity with serve as a professional platform for things that have been happening in the classroom. It can be accessed by administration to see what and how the students have been learning.
What steps would you take to integrate it into your digital repertoire?
Personal or professional uses? For what purpose? For what audience? How are privacy, copyright, fair use issues addressed?
Can be used for personal or professional uses. For personal it can be used to share ideas and connect with friends. For professional it can be used to connect with students, parents and administration. The privacy, copyright, and fair use issues are states when you sign up and must be agreed to. You can access this information at anytime by googling “Twitter copyright” and all information is in that statement.
Will you use it, sign up or open an account? Why or why not?
I already have an account used for professional networking.
Where do you get it?
Do you download? Where does it save? What are the privacy or terms of use issues for you or students?
A twitter account can be made at www.twitter.com
In terms of privacy an account can be public or private. A public account can be viewed by anyone with or without a twitter account. A private account can only be viewed by followers that have been approved by the account creator. Their tweets cannot be reposted or searched. The privacy of the account is up to the creator.
How do you access (web, hard drive, server)?
What information do you need to follow acceptable use agreements and information guidelines?
Twitter can be accessed using the Web.
Acceptable Use:
Content Boundaries:
-Trademark: right to reclaim names for people or companies that hold the trademark
-Copyright: no copyright infringement
-Graphic content will be removed
-Unlawful use prohibited
-Misuse of twitter badges will be removed
Abusive Behaviour:
-Violent threats, hateful content, multiple account abuse, private information, impersonation, self harm content will be removed.
Spam:
-Username squatting, invitation spam, selling usernames, malware/phishing, spam not allowed.
Analyze:
Who could use it? What questions will you ask yourself as you learn about this software?
Teachers, parents and students can both utilize this platform.
Teacher: to communicate class/course information and due dates. Or to share what is happening in class with parents.
Parents: An open line of communication with teacher. A way to keep up with child assignments and class activity.
Students: To communicate with teacher, and classmates in regards to classroom assignments or activity.
Questions:
How can this be used to further learning?
Will there be any classroom specific guidelines for the use of this tool?
What are the risks in incorporating this tool in the classroom?
What are the possible positive effects of implementing this tool in the classroom?
When would you use it? For what purpose? What value does it add to your digital presence?
To communicate class/course information and due dates. Or to share what is happening in class with parents. Twitter will help create a digital presence for the teacher and the classroom where administrators, parents, students, other teachers can look to check in on the classroom and see the wonderful things happening.
Create:
What does it do? How easy or intuitive is it? What features will challenge you?
Twitter allows you to share 140 characters of text, photos and links. You have the option of using hashtags, for trending topics to share your ideas, as well as search other peoples postings on this topic. It is very simple to use and there is plenty on information on how to operate. A possible challenge with Twitter is that it is so high traffic it may be difficult to find quality information because there is so much.
Where/how can you show your finished work?
On your twitter profile.
Reflect:
Where would you use it as a teacher - subject, topic, grade? How can you use it professionally?
As a teacher I would use my twitter account to communicate with students, parents, and other professionals. I would use this platform to create an online classroom community where my students, parents and I can share information and pictures and collaborate at convenient times for all of our busy schedules.
Having an online record of classroom activity with serve as a professional platform for things that have been happening in the classroom. It can be accessed by administration to see what and how the students have been learning.
What steps would you take to integrate it into your digital repertoire?
- Clear idea with principal fist
- Create an account
- Share with students and parents
- Post consistent quality content
- Create a class hashtag
- Teach students about twitter set up and safety
Personal or professional uses? For what purpose? For what audience? How are privacy, copyright, fair use issues addressed?
Can be used for personal or professional uses. For personal it can be used to share ideas and connect with friends. For professional it can be used to connect with students, parents and administration. The privacy, copyright, and fair use issues are states when you sign up and must be agreed to. You can access this information at anytime by googling “Twitter copyright” and all information is in that statement.
Will you use it, sign up or open an account? Why or why not?
I already have an account used for professional networking.