| EdTech Tool Name: | Twitter |
| Bref Description: | A social media / microblogging site / tool |
| Type of EdTech Tool: | - Web (access through web browser)
- Android (phone/tablet) App
- Chrome OS App
- IOS (iPhone/iPod Touch) App
- IOS (iPad/iPad Mini) App
- Windows 8 (pc/phone/tablet) App
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| Website/Weblinks: | |
| EdTech Tool Usage Keywords: | news, CPD, collaboration, showcase, connecting |
| EdTech Tool Uses: | I have been using Twitter for 6 years. It has become my "go to" tools for news, for 'on the run' hashtag-driven CPD, for making links with other educators. I have watched colleagues use it with students of all ages to great effect. |
| Education Level(s): | - Primary (Junior)
- Primary (Senior)
- Primary (SEN)
- Post-Primary (Junior)
- Post-Primary (Senior)
- Post-Primary (SEN)
- Third Level/Higher Education
- Other: Informal education, community education.
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| Academic Subjects: | All |
| EdTech Tool Pricing Structure: | Completely, 100% free
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| Comment: | I cannot emphasise enough the positive effect Twitter links are having on the education community. The global cross-platform connections are invaluable. Twitter clients for use on PC eg Tweetdeck, can be easier to use in classrooms (no ads) |
