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This course has broadened my perspective on effectively communicating with students. Creating new connections with the material is enhanced by microblogging. I like the fact that the characters are limited forcing students to be concise in their responses. Engaging this tool in the academic space provides "good brain memory" behavior in personal use. I am excited to explore this space with my students.
Microblogging is useful, but on the cross cultural environment, I feel you have to evaluate the student body to make it work. Shortening phrases can lead to misinterpretations and possible cultural insults.
There are a lot more creative ways to incorporate microblogging than I initially thought. Following trends and reviewing their trends can be really beneficial to use when teaching certificate courses in specific niches.
Microblogging needs to have well structured guidelines to fit the purpose of why it is being incorporated as supplement learning. If following, must be professional organizations related to nursing.
I can think of multiple ways that I could use Twitter to enhance the classroom. Asking students to follow a Twitter account that I post course content and reminders to is one. Requiring students to post replies to a Twitter account that makes posts appropriate to course content is another.
Microblogging is a new concept for me. I find this can be very helpful/useful in establishing how students can engage in coursework material without feeling so frustrated.
I was completely unaware of microblogging. I feel that, in the right situation, this could be a useful tool for student to student and others to interact.
Microblogging will aid in evaluation the learners understanding of the subject while promoting critical thinking and self produce an answer to the assignment.
What I learned was how little I know about Twitter. Once Trump got on there, I had no interest in seeing his face or anything he had to say. I've just never been a fan of that medium.
Microblogging can be very useful. I will consider using it, but it will depend on the makeup of the class.
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I can see the use of Twitter in the online classroom as an opportunity for students to take advantage of microblogging, but also as an opportunity for students to follow professionals in their field of study. This could be a valuable learning tool.
Joyce Hladky, Instructor
Students should have the adequate and required computer technology necessary for all types of online communication(s).
Since we try to post daily announcements for the online students geared towards class to career path, i would use Linkedin as a microblogging tool. LinkedIn is a social media platform geared towards business professionals, but it nonetheless has a powerful microblogging arm. Not only can you use LinkedIn's publishing functionality to post articles, but you can also use status updates for short-form microblogs. With these status updates, you can share a photo, video, event, or link... or you can choose to publish something longer form. Everything you share or engage with can then be found on your profile under "Activity."
Microblogging can help students learn to quickly and coherently express thoughts and ideas. This is an important skill in the medical field in particular cause you often have little time to explain and have to be quick and concise