Journal 2 Nets-T 5

For this assignment I had to read, summarize, analyze, and reflect on an article from the digital edition of Leading and Learning with Technology.

Journal #2: "Join The Flock" and "Enhance Your Twitter Experience"
Ferguson, H., (June/July 2010) Leading & Learning with Technology. Join The flock, Enhance Your Twitter Experience. International Society for Technology in Education, 37(8).


The articles "Join The Flock" and "Enhance Your Twitter Experience" were basically a promotion for Twiiter. H. Ferguson explained her opinions of Twitter, and told her journey to finding Twitter. She gave testimony throughout both articles that professionals would find it in their best interest to join Twitter. Then she goes into detail about how to navigate Twitter and use it to your advantage.
I actually saved the articles because there were some very helpful steps on how to navigate Twitter. I liked how the steps were so easy to understand. I am inspired to start using Twitter as a student to help get me through my credential program. The authors did an excellent job portraying the great potential Twitter has for the professional.

Question 1:
How is Twitter beneficial to teachers?
Twitter is a great place for Teachers to network with other teachers. If a teacher has a question or concern, they can tweet about it and receive help, and pointers. Teachers can always be enhancing their classrooms and learn great ideas from other professionals. Being a regular tweeter is a way to stay involved with your evolving career. Twitter will do nothing but make you a better, more knowledgeable teacher and that makes; a better learning experience for the students.

Question 2:
How can Twitter benefit me as a college student?
First of all I have to admit that since I made my Twitter page, I haven't used it once. I really didn't know what the point was for me to have one. However, our class discussions and these two articles have shown me why a Twitter account is ideal for a college student like myself. I have been inspired to be more active with my Twitter account. Since I have been in the credential program, I have had many questions and concerns about the teaching world. It seems like everyday, I come up with a question I want answered or something that concerns me. A lot of times I get confused about things I am learning in class because I have nothing to relate it to. Twitter gives me the opportunity to Network with teachers and read their advice. It also serves as another search engine for me. I'm sure if I need to research a topic, I will find lots of information on Twitter. Twitter is a place for me to gain knowledge and develop into the teacher I want to become.