Journal 8

Have You Tweeted Today?
Fingal, Diana. "Have You Tweeted Today?." L&L 37. (2009): n. pag. Web. 17 Nov 2009. .
“Have you tweeted today?” is a small article that talks about tweeter becoming maligned by our own used of it. Some educators do not see or accept the benefits that Tweeter can bring to the classroom, students and colleagues. However, Diana Fingal argues that Tweeter can be used as a medium to participate in discussions and can be used to followed educational experts. The most convenient part is that those educators using Tweeter do not need a fancy title, and there is no need to know the person that you are contacting. Not all educators see the benefits that technology and cyberspaces bring many do not have the time to add a new tool to the classroom. John Ridley in “Keep Your Tweets To Yourself” refers to the argument of privacy in this cyberspaces. Although there are many individuals who defend their privacy, many display their personal information and all details of their lives.
The question is when are we going to take advantage of these cyberspaces, when most of its used is being manipulated or taken in the wrong direction?
As a teacher candidate, it is of my best interest that my students learn to use technology. I would like to teach them to used their best judgment. The advantage that Tweeter can bring to classrooms, students, and educators depends on their proper used technology.
Could it be that educators feel intimidated by students who know more about Tweeter/ technology and prefer to avoid those types of situations?
Some educators might feel intimidated because they are not very familiar with technology. There is a probability that many avoid certain situations were technology or Tweeter might be involve. But as educators we should encourage the participation of students and allow ourselves to learn from them. But allowing student participation maybe communication between students and teachers might become even more effective.