Comments on: Twitter In The Classroom http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:48:10 -0800 hourly 1 By: 7 Ways Teachers Can Use Online Tools to Keep Students Interested | Radical Parenting http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2993733 7 Ways Teachers Can Use Online Tools to Keep Students Interested | Radical Parenting Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:43:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2993733 [...] is starting a new site for teachers.  Twitter is VERY popular with teens right now it allows users to follow each other and post smal; [...] [...] is starting a new site for teachers.  Twitter is VERY popular with teens right now it allows users to follow each other and post smal; [...]

]]> By: Educational Uses of Twitter | The Green Cup http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2833694 Educational Uses of Twitter | The Green Cup Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:51:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2833694 [...] me to a microblogging platform with greater security, designed for educators: Edmodo (article at TechCrunch). I don’t know it the law is keeping up with technology, or whether having a closed [...] [...] me to a microblogging platform with greater security, designed for educators: Edmodo (article at TechCrunch). I don’t know it the law is keeping up with technology, or whether having a closed [...]

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="817172785">Daryll Johnson</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2825867 Daryll Johnson Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:42:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2825867 It seems that many of you have missed the boat. Edmodo does much more than Twitter. Yes it does provide micro-blogging, much to the dismay of some teachers (deal with it!), but in reality it is a light-weight virtual learning environment. Take a minute to try it out, it is extremely powerful. See a more thorough review here: http://edbuzz.org/Admin/2009/06/easy-technolog…tion-edmodo-20easy-technology-for-education-edmodo-20 Also, remember that it was in beta earlier and anytime you rely on a product in beta for your classroom, you're taking a risk. Great job Edmodo! It seems that many of you have missed the boat. Edmodo does much more than Twitter. Yes it does provide micro-blogging, much to the dismay of some teachers (deal with it!), but in reality it is a light-weight virtual learning environment. Take a minute to try it out, it is extremely powerful. See a more thorough review here: http://edbuzz.o...ation-edmodo-20 Also, remember that it was in beta earlier and anytime you rely on a product in beta for your classroom, you’re taking a risk. Great job Edmodo!

]]> By: Jay http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2781167 Jay Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:45:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2781167 Most teachers, such as myself, DO give a damn; that's why I am in my classroom, a week after school dismissed for summer break, on my computer, trying to learn more about how to use Twitter effectively in my classroom. Why does it seem every writer of articles I read by the technology set has to insult teachers? Those outside our profession have no idea how demanding and stressful our jobs are; most of us want to be on the cutting edge of technology, but are extremely pressed for time. Learning and implementing new uses of technology in our classrooms is one more thing to try to squeeze in to an already unreasonable schedule. I have found that students are more motivated to follow our suggestions when we are enthusiastic about what we are presenting and encourage the children, rather than by sarcasm and belittling. Adults usually respond in a similar fashion. Most teachers, such as myself, DO give a damn; that’s why I am in my classroom, a week after school dismissed for summer break, on my computer, trying to learn more about how to use Twitter effectively in my classroom. Why does it seem every writer of articles I read by the technology set has to insult teachers? Those outside our profession have no idea how demanding and stressful our jobs are; most of us want to be on the cutting edge of technology, but are extremely pressed for time. Learning and implementing new uses of technology in our classrooms is one more thing to try to squeeze in to an already unreasonable schedule. I have found that students are more motivated to follow our suggestions when we are enthusiastic about what we are presenting and encourage the children, rather than by sarcasm and belittling. Adults usually respond in a similar fashion.

]]> By: Katrina http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2688418 Katrina Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:01:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2688418 Our district has just started doing this this year. Not many parents are following, but we're hoping it will catch on next year. Same is true for our activities director. And I've had great success using Twitter with my students! Sounds like lots of skeptics out there, but my students love it, I'm getting great feedback, and it's opened up another door for communication. I love it. Our district has just started doing this this year. Not many parents are following, but we’re hoping it will catch on next year. Same is true for our activities director. And I’ve had great success using Twitter with my students! Sounds like lots of skeptics out there, but my students love it, I’m getting great feedback, and it’s opened up another door for communication. I love it.

]]> By: Ryan http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2679880 Ryan Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:18:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2679880 Here's a great example of Edmodo in use in an actual class (in Minnesota): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OxIz_3o3O0 Here’s a great example of Edmodo in use in an actual class (in Minnesota):

http://www.yout...h?v=4OxIz_3o3O0

]]> By: John http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2602087 John Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:25:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2602087 Yeah. My class of 25-30 kids tried to log on pretty simultainiously in the computer lab, and we actually took the server down. It's called hosting, EdModo. That way your site can actually support use by a class or two at once. Yeah. My class of 25-30 kids tried to log on pretty simultainiously in the computer lab, and we actually took the server down. It’s called hosting, EdModo. That way your site can actually support use by a class or two at once.

]]> By: ShoutEm is to Twitter as Ning is to Facebook - Teach42 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2554807 ShoutEm is to Twitter as Ning is to Facebook - Teach42 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:06:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2554807 [...] Twitter In The Classroom [...] [...] Twitter In The Classroom [...]

]]> By: Edmodo, ¿el twitter para aulas de clase? | Andrebills http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2460395 Edmodo, ¿el twitter para aulas de clase? | Andrebills Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:53:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2460395 [...] de una generación menos internauta) y hay que hacerlo de forma sencilla. Por ello, cuando leía a Arrington en marzo de este año sobre Edmodo, un servicio estilo twitter que apunta a las aulas de clase me apunte a estar [...] [...] de una generación menos internauta) y hay que hacerlo de forma sencilla. Por ello, cuando leía a Arrington en marzo de este año sobre Edmodo, un servicio estilo twitter que apunta a las aulas de clase me apunte a estar [...]

]]> By: notes, thoughts, ideas and responses » Killing many birds with one boulder, how and when social media can go mainstream http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2283676 notes, thoughts, ideas and responses » Killing many birds with one boulder, how and when social media can go mainstream Thu, 08 May 2008 17:41:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2283676 [...] UPDATE: Twitter In The Classroom [...] [...] UPDATE: Twitter In The Classroom [...]

]]> By: blue sky in texas » Cool stuff found on 4/16 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2184707 blue sky in texas » Cool stuff found on 4/16 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:05:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2184707 [...] Twitter In The Classroom - [education twitter ] [...] [...] Twitter In The Classroom – [education twitter ] [...]

]]> By: wina http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2051252 wina Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:49:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2051252 Thanks for this very good article. Can I translate this with all comments and insert on my site? Thanks Thanks for this very good article. Can I translate this with all comments and insert on my site? Thanks

]]> By: Sonja http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2041607 Sonja Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:09:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2041607 My system seriously frowns on programs that frequently "ping" - thus tying up network resources and slowing down the pipelines. Would this be a problem with Twitter? My system seriously frowns on programs that frequently “ping” – thus tying up network resources and slowing down the pipelines. Would this be a problem with Twitter?

]]> By: LOVE it or CHANGE it . com » Blog Archiv » Twitter für die Bildung? http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2041558 LOVE it or CHANGE it . com » Blog Archiv » Twitter für die Bildung? Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:01:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2041558 [...] zu unterstützen, wie der Beitrag Twitter for Academia von Dave Parry aufzeigt. Das Techcrunch Magazin weist auf einen Dienst namens Edmodo hin der Twitter sehr ähnlich sein soll, sich aber explizit auf den Bildungsbereich bezieht und von [...] [...] zu unterstützen, wie der Beitrag Twitter for Academia von Dave Parry aufzeigt. Das Techcrunch Magazin weist auf einen Dienst namens Edmodo hin der Twitter sehr ähnlich sein soll, sich aber explizit auf den Bildungsbereich bezieht und von [...]

]]> By: Kate Olson http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2019365 Kate Olson Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:02:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2019365 I was actually given a chance to view edmodo alpha last night, you can read my thoughts here: http://googtweetblog.edublogs.org/2008/03/06/edmodo-i-scored-an-alpha-invite/ I was actually given a chance to view edmodo alpha last night, you can read my thoughts here: http://googtwee...n-alpha-invite/

]]> By: Jason de Nys http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2014048 Jason de Nys Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:39:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2014048 In a recent survey of one of my year 7 class, all but 2 had a mobile phone. It is hard to keep up with all the new stuff coming out but I love the fact that there are start-ups out there targetting the educational market. It makes a change from otherwise useful services rendered unuseable by advertising that is inappropriate. In a recent survey of one of my year 7 class, all but 2 had a mobile phone. It is hard to keep up with all the new stuff coming out but I love the fact that there are start-ups out there targetting the educational market. It makes a change from otherwise useful services rendered unuseable by advertising that is inappropriate.

]]> By: Mystery CEO http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2014013 Mystery CEO Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:50:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2014013 So they trying to go up against Blackboard? Mystery CEO So they trying to go up against Blackboard?

Mystery CEO

]]> By: Jake McKee http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2013791 Jake McKee Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:45:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2013791 I sure am tired of seeing this conversation unfold: 1. TechCrunch publishes a story about something uses a technique or idea that's been seen already. 2. TechCrunch describes it as the "[Insert existing site name] for [insert new audience]", as a way to avoid doing real research into what the product actually does. 3. Commenters jump into the fold saying either: - "[Insert existing site name] is fine as it is!" - "A [Insert existing site name] for [insert new audience] is stupid, since I'm not part of that audience!" This is so damn tiresome. There a technology ideas (such as short burst micro-blogging) that can be implemented in a variety of ways for a variety of purposes for a variety of audiences and that's a good thing. Blogging is an idea. Forums are an idea. Photo sharing is an idea. Thank god we didn't say "OK, a blog exists, now no more!" I sure am tired of seeing this conversation unfold:

1. TechCrunch publishes a story about something uses a technique or idea that’s been seen already.

2. TechCrunch describes it as the “[Insert existing site name] for [insert new audience]“, as a way to avoid doing real research into what the product actually does.

3. Commenters jump into the fold saying either:

- “[Insert existing site name] is fine as it is!”
- “A [Insert existing site name] for [insert new audience] is stupid, since I’m not part of that audience!”

This is so damn tiresome.

There a technology ideas (such as short burst micro-blogging) that can be implemented in a variety of ways for a variety of purposes for a variety of audiences and that’s a good thing. Blogging is an idea. Forums are an idea. Photo sharing is an idea. Thank god we didn’t say “OK, a blog exists, now no more!”

]]> By: BlueVerse http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2013629 BlueVerse Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:59:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2013629 <strong>Edmondo, the educational twitter....</strong> Edmondo seems to be like another twitter site but this one is for educational purposes mostly, it seems that edmondo wants to build a social network site between teachers and students where the teachers update their students about the cou... Edmondo, the educational twitter….

Edmondo seems to be like another twitter site but this one is for educational purposes mostly, it seems that edmondo wants to build a social network site between teachers and students where the teachers update their students about the cou…

]]> By: Clif's Notes http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2013589 Clif's Notes Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:28:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2013589 <strong>Edmodo...</strong> I’m going to be keeping an eye on this endeavor. I look forward to the possible contributions it can make to education. Here’s a blurb from their About page. Edmodo is a brand new company creating free online tools for the education communi... Edmodo…

I’m going to be keeping an eye on this endeavor. I look forward to the possible contributions it can make to education. Here’s a blurb from their About page.
Edmodo is a brand new company creating free online tools for the education communi…

]]> By: John Lynn http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2013364 John Lynn Sun, 02 Mar 2008 06:01:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2013364 I prefer the real twitter for my classes. I can ask a whole mob of highly qualified tech people questions about real life applications of technology. That's much more valuable than the few not so technical students in my classes. I prefer the real twitter for my classes. I can ask a whole mob of highly qualified tech people questions about real life applications of technology. That’s much more valuable than the few not so technical students in my classes.

]]> By: CherylT http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2013330 CherylT Sun, 02 Mar 2008 05:00:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2013330 Twitter works great for me, but I'm always up for new things. Twitter works great for me, but I’m always up for new things.

]]> By: Bibokz http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2013325 Bibokz Sun, 02 Mar 2008 04:53:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2013325 Droping by to say Hi, Twitter needs to get demonstrator for each program or what? Droping by to say Hi, Twitter needs to get demonstrator for each program or what?

]]> By: Lotus http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2013320 Lotus Sun, 02 Mar 2008 04:45:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2013320 Pageflakes for teachers and students - http://teacher.pageflakes.com Pageflakes for teachers and students – http://teacher.pageflakes.com

]]> By: steven http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-2013302 steven Sun, 02 Mar 2008 04:06:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/01/twitter-in-the-classroom/#comment-2013302 Silly app, silly niche. Silly app, silly niche.

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