So far I have really enjoyed using Twitter in a professional capacity. I was so apprehensive about getting an account because I had such a negative feeling towards Twitter. It seemed like a completely unneccessary tool. I had no idea why anyone would want to read what I was doing all the time. Before this course, I hadn't considered using it in any other way than to tell people where I was or what I was wearing (because that was how many of my friends used it). Now that I am networking with other teachers, following several friends, getting instant news, and keeping track of other resources (politicians, organizations, museums) I am finding it more and more interesting everyday. I don't think something like Twitter will ever replace full websites or social networking sites because the amount of information is so limited, but I do think it is a really interesting and effecient concept for quick news. I think it is really intriguing how many news outlets and journalists keep a Twitter because it seems to take away from more substantial forms of journalism, but I suppose it is just a sign of the times. I'm still haven't completely gotten the hang of using my TweetDeck but I think that will begin to come more naturally as I follow more people. (photo found on Flickr)
February 16, 2010
Tweet Tweet
So far I have really enjoyed using Twitter in a professional capacity. I was so apprehensive about getting an account because I had such a negative feeling towards Twitter. It seemed like a completely unneccessary tool. I had no idea why anyone would want to read what I was doing all the time. Before this course, I hadn't considered using it in any other way than to tell people where I was or what I was wearing (because that was how many of my friends used it). Now that I am networking with other teachers, following several friends, getting instant news, and keeping track of other resources (politicians, organizations, museums) I am finding it more and more interesting everyday. I don't think something like Twitter will ever replace full websites or social networking sites because the amount of information is so limited, but I do think it is a really interesting and effecient concept for quick news. I think it is really intriguing how many news outlets and journalists keep a Twitter because it seems to take away from more substantial forms of journalism, but I suppose it is just a sign of the times. I'm still haven't completely gotten the hang of using my TweetDeck but I think that will begin to come more naturally as I follow more people. (photo found on Flickr)
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
It is key to remember that twitter is best primarily used for quick messages and small bits of information. It is not intended for long messages and in depth conversations. I am confused about what you said about journalists using twitter though? I guess I don't see how that would really change the quality of their writing, or if that's what you even meant.
ReplyDeleteI meant that I was surprised so many journalists are embracing the use of Twitter to communicate. It seems to take away from a lot of the content and quality that true journalists would be striving for. I think it is a necessary change to keep up with changing technology so as not to be left behind though, it was just an observation!
ReplyDelete