Twubsfor classrooms
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This document provides instructions for teachers to create a Twitter-based discussion forum called a "Twub" for their classroom. It outlines the steps to sign up for Twitter accounts, register a unique hashtag to identify the Twub, have students sign in using their Twitter accounts, and use the Twub for real-time discussions and class activities by having students tweet responses.
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- 2. How do I get started? Go to www.twitter.com Fill in the boxes to sign up for an account. Now you have a Twitter account!
- 3. Now, What? Create a Twub for your classsroom. Go to Twubs.com Click Register Your Hashtag.
- 4. Create Your Twub! Type a unique (but small) term to identify your classroom. Check to make sure no one else has used that hashtag. Register your unique hashtag to create your Twub.
- 5. Sign in to Twubs! Sign in using your Twitter account. DONT fill in the boxes. Instead, click Twitter login. Authorize Ap the first time you sign in.
- 6. You have your own Twub! You should see the title of your Twub herethe hashtag you registered.
- 7. You have your own Twub! Give students the URL (web address) of your classroom Twub. Students register for a Twitter account, and log in to classroom Twub with their Twitter accounts. Then, they simply type in box, and click Send Tweet.
- 8. Tweet Away! Display classroom Twub on LCD projector to show students tweets in real time!