"Think Bigger about Science": Using Twitter for Learning in the Middle Grades

Autor/inn/en	Becker, Ryan; Bishop, Penny
Titel	"Think Bigger about Science": Using Twitter for Learning in the Middle Grades
Quelle	In: Middle School Journal, 47 (2016) 3, S.4-16 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0094-0771
DOI	10.1080/00940771.2016.1135097
Schlagwörter	Computer Mediated Communication; Social Networks; Electronic Publishing; Web Sites; Telecommunications; Handheld Devices; Science Instruction; Middle School Students; Social Media; Teaching Methods; Science Teachers; Early Adolescents; Technology Integration; Web 2.0 Technologies; Grade 7; Grade 8 + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computerkonferenz; Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Elektronisches Publizieren; Web-Design; Telekommunikationstechnik; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Middle school; Middle schools; Student; Students; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Soziale Medien; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Science; Teacher; Teachers; Science teacher; Wissenschaft; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; School year 07; 7. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 07; School year 08; 8. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 08
Abstract	This article examines the use of Twitter as a learning tool in a middle grades science classroom. Relevant research, the direct experience of the teacher leading this unique initiative, and the invaluable perspectives of his middle level students are included to inform interested stakeholders. Following a discussion of open versus closed digital environments, a rationale for why open forms of social media, like Twitter, can be appropriate for middle grades students is explored. The ways in which one author integrates Twitter into his teaching is then described before student outcomes are explained, including the voices and perspectives of students themselves. Finally, the challenges teachers might face in using Twitter with students are discussed and recommendations are offered for those considering integrating social media into their pedagogy. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01