Category: Twitter

  • Tapping into In-Class Online Conversations (Backchannel)

    Here at Boston College Law we’ve been getting a lot of chatter about backchannels and how they can be integrated into classes. While many of the examples that people are using focus on Twitter, the common concerns about privacy, anonymity, and moderation are always present as roadblocks. So, we’ve been exploring a few different tools…

  • Trends & Challenges in Educational Technology

    There is essentially one reason why I was so excited to attend EDUCAUSE’s Midwest Regional Conference in March: the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Michael Wesch. With the beauty of YouTube and TED talks, I can share the keynote presentation with you, albeit in a shorter form. TEDxKC Michael Wesch From Knowledgeable to Knowledge-Able Wesch focuses on…