Why Social Media Tools Have a Place in the Classroom

Why Social Media Tools Have a Place in the Classroom : Tech News and Analysis «

The New York Times has an interesting trend piece on a number of teachers who are incorporating social media tools into the classroom to prompt more participation from students who might not otherwise speak up. The idea is that by using Twitter and other microblogging platforms, teachers can establish “back channels” to help foster a discussion and surface ideas that kids are too shy or intimidated to voice out loud.