Young, J. (2009) Teaching with Twitter: Not for the Faint of Heart Chronicle of Higher Education, November 22
Interesting article on use of Twitter and Hotseat for providing backchat during lecture classes at Purdue University. Also includes a digital video interview with one of the professors using Twitter.
Again, an excellent example of using new technology to re-inforce traditional teaching rather than looking at new delivery methods.
See also:
McCrea, B. (2009) Purdue U brings social networking to the classroom Campus Technology, November 18
Miners, Z. (2009) Twitter goes to college US News, June 2
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
