Use iPads and Twitter in the classroom to enrich learning

For the beginner or expert, this course demonstrates how to use microblogging and Twitter as a classroom learning tool. The techniques shown in the step by step videos capitalize on the power of the iPad and Twitter to enrich learning activities in your classroom. The included examples demonstrate step by step, how to explore and execute each example with your students. Add to this, instructions on how to connect with other professionals for your own professional development and global network. See how educators tap into the power of Twitter to build a personal professional development stream of resources to help them enrich their students' learning experience.

What are the requirements?

• There are no prerequisites for this course. It is intended for beginner and advanced Twitter users. It is preferred the techniques in this course are engaged using an iPad with iOS 5 or greater although a computer with an internet connection is adequate. These tutorials will demonstrated how to create a Twitter account, and use it as a communication tool. If you don not have an existing Twitter account, email account is required for verifying a new Twitter account.

What am I going to get from this course?

• Over 32 lectures and 1 hour of content!
• Engage your students in 25 fun and exciting learning activities involving Twitter
• Extend your learning activities beyond the time and space of your classroom
• Search, filter and find valuable topical resources and colleagues
• Create and send microblog entries using Twitter
• Capitalize on the features and functions of the iPad in multiple learning activities

What is the target audience?

• This course is intended for K-12, Post Secondary educators, students or individuals wishing to increase their skills and knowledge in Twitter as an tool for learning enrichment. This course also teaches skills in using the functions and features of the iPad in a variety of exciting activities.