Using Twitter to Engage Students

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Level - 3D Any
Type 3D² PRACTITIONER
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About this video

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.

OEP Video Sheet

Title of the OEP Using Twitter to Engage Students
Subject Any
Technology used
  • Social Media
Software used
  • Twitter
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
Name of the course(s)
  • MA in Technical Communication and E-Learning
Name of the HE-teacher(s)
  • Dr. Darina M. Slattery
Classroom size Medium (26-50)