A Twitter discussion must be quick and to the point due
to the limited characters per post. This leads to users making threads that
users can read and respond to. Unlike Blackboard Discussion, Twitter has a more
interactive feel to it. I believe this is the case because Twitter is easier
and faster to access. You receive instant notifications if a user replied to
your tweet or mentioned you on a tweet. If the user is near their phone, they
can continue the conversation in seconds. With that being said, I don’t think a
Twitter discussion can ever come close to an in-class discussion because
multiple students can input their thoughts at any given point. There is a lot
more instant feedback that can guide the classroom discussion. Bouncing off
ideas is hard to do on Twitter if not everyone is logged onto it. Twitter is
great if you’re glued to your phone or laptop screen.
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