Twitter and Distance Learning

Twitter & Distance Learning

For my Distance Learning & Global Leadership (GDIT 711) course at Duquesne University, I decided to place my focus on how micro-blogging websites, such as Twitter, can help support, enhance and enrich the distance education experience. Below you will find a link to my presentation, along with numerous resources to guiding you through adopting Twitter for your classroom.

Twitter & Distance Learning Presentation
(SlideShare)

Additional Resources

Videos
Twitter in Plain English
How To Use Twitter The Twitter Experiment - Twitter in the Classroom

Tools
TweetChat
Twibes

Benefits of Twitter
5 Benefits of Twitter Chats
Tips for Twitter Chats

Barriers to Adoption
Twitter Founder: Can’t Compete in China (WSJ)

Miscellaneous
Twitter Stories