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)
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February 16, 2010
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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)
January 17, 2010
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