Level - 3D
Any
In this video, Dr. Darina Slattery outlines how she uses Twitter to engage her students. She explains her rationale for using Twitter as well as the theories and strategies she used to design the Twitter assignment, which takes the form of an e-tivity. Darina showcases some examples of student engagement on Twitter and outlines some practical considerations for other teachers thinking of undertaking a similar activity with their own students.
| Title of the OEP | Using Twitter to Engage Students |
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| Subject | Any |
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| Level EQF | Level 6 |
| Metadata | blended learning, online learning, social media, twitter, instructional design, e-tivities |
| Short summary | In this video, Dr. Darina Slattery outlines how she uses Twitter to engage her students. She explains her rationale for using Twitter as well as the theories and strategies she used to design the Twitter assignment, which takes the form of an e-tivity. Darina showcases some examples of student engagement on Twitter and outlines some practical considerations for other teachers thinking of undertaking a similar activity with their own students. |
| Name of the HE Institution | University of Limerick |
| City, Country | Limerick, Ireland |
| Name of the department | School of English, Irish, and Communication |
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| Classroom size | Medium (26-50) |
Level - 3D
Primary Education
Level - 3D
Healthcare
Level - 3D
Education, Construction
Level - 3D
Education
