According to a recent CNN article, "a survey of 1,920 U.S. teachers published in April found that 2% of them use the micro-blogging site in college lectures.
"Those numbers are increasing as teachers see the opportunity social media brings to their "non-vocal" students. A teacher for eight years," CNN continues. "Enrique Legaspi said experience has taught him that a small group of students tends to dominate classroom discussions. During a seminar at Macworld, other teachers reported seeing broader student participation through Twitter."
Are You Ready to Use Social Media in Class?
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The WebEx focuses on new ideas for embracing collaborative learning and mobility in your schools, advice for keeping mobile and social learning safe, real-world suggestions and cautions from a district that serves as a demonstration site for Texas. It also includes technical tips for ensuring that your network is prepared for new learning opportunities and ideas for engaging students, involving teachers, and getting buy-in from administrators and boards.
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