Twitter vs. grammar- the ongoing battle
I think twitter and other microblogging tools are an effective way to supplement online learning. I do worry (based on observations over the past few years) about students use of grammar, sentence structure, spelling, etc. While I see an increase in technology savy among students, I also see a sharp decline in communicating effectively and correctly. I believe we need to focus on both, which can be a tricky task....
This is such a great question because it is becoming such a common problem in the classroom. I am really torn on this subject. On one hand, our job is to make sure they understand the subject matter and it is possible for the student to show that comprehension even though the grammar is bad. On the other hand, we are also responsible for making sure they can present themselves in a manner that is clear and bad grammar and spelling doesn't really prepare them for the working world. I wish I knew the answer. As you said, it is a delicate balance.
