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One way in which I think I will utilize Twitter to enhance my education and knowledge is to track trends. After exploring Google Alerts, I was a bit disappointed in the lack of immediacy of tracking trends. In contrast, Twitter seems to be a pretty efficient trend tracking platform! I followed other students and educators and the posts are much more frequent than with Google Alerts which I was impressed with. The "Twitter Handbook for Teachers" (click HERE to check it out) also suggested using Twitter as a trend tracking tool which made me think I was on the right track with how I could utilize Twitter and add it to my PLE! I will be adding Twitter to me PLE for trend tracking purposes and will also continue using it to build my PLN (Personal Learning Network) in order to engage and idea share with like minded peers and educators.
Speaking of PLN, this week it was optional to explore LinkedIn. I absolutely adore LinkedIn and already have a great profile which I frequently update (to check it out click HERE)! I think LinkedIn is extremely important in building a PLN because it allows you to network with professionals in your field. As students, we will all need to eventually find a job! For this reason, I think LinkedIn is vital. Not only is it an online resume, but it is also a portfolio where you can highlight work samples and accomplishments. What better way to network and build your PLN than to share all of your skills and accomplishments with other professionals in your desired field?
In addition to Twitter and LinkedIn, I also explored the Brock University Student Blog on studying with friends (something which I never do!) which I found via Feedly. A great point was made in this blog (and the use of entertaining GIFs within the blog was also just what I needed after a long week of essays and assignments)! The blog made the point that studying with others can actually act as a great motivator to continue studying. I often find myself frustrated when I'm alone and studying and may try this approach with my next midterm to help keep me motivated and focused! It will also help in building my PLN by exchanging ideas with my peers! If you'd like to check it out, click HERE.
Thanks for reading!
Hi Scarlet, I have to agree with you that one of the things I like about Twitter that you are always able to see what types of things are trending. Sometimes when I look to see what types of things are trending that day, it is something that I was interested in looking into and I love that when you click on it, it gives you multiple different tweets, articles, etc. to learn more about it!
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ReplyDeleteI just want to say that I enjoy keeping up to date on your blog from my Feedly because I think you are an excellent writer, and your posts are always informative, and interesting. As for this post, I never knew how great Twitter was for keeping up with trends until reading it in this post. I agree now that it is excellent for keeping up with trends, and I also agree that it is much better than Google Alerts. I love that Twitter is a way to stay up to date on current events, but is also great micro blogging. I don't always have long blog posts to write out so being able to blog in 140 characters is excellent. I also believe this tool is incredible for learning from many different perspectives. I just love Twitter, and I think it is excellent for our class to be using it on a weekly basis. Thanks for the great post!
Ryan
Hey guys! Thanks for the great comments. I'm glad there is agreement on using Twitter for trends! It truly is the best way to utilize Twitter! And Ryan-thanks for the compliments on my writing! I try and make my content interesting so I'm glad you enjoy it!
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