This document discusses using mobile technologies like text messaging and Twitter for teaching and learning. It provides statistics on cell phone and text messaging use. It then gives examples of how instructors can use tools like Textmarks and PollEverywhere to send announcements, surveys, and polls to students via text without needing students' phone numbers. The document also discusses how Twitter can be used to connect students, send reminders, and promote discussion both inside and outside the classroom. It shares an example of a health instructor's Twitter use and student feedback from a pilot assignment.

1. TWITTER and Other Mobile-izing Tools for Teaching and Learning

9. “ HealthyBee” An example of a Twitter used by an instructor for a college health class Create profile so students & colleagues can follow you. Keep your updates public or private.

10. This is the visual list of who you are following (aka your students) All “tweets” are included on this timeline (most recent on top) so you never miss an update. HES100: Remember to bring a nutrition label to class. Send updates on class assignments, announcements, website URLs, or general info. BULLETINS & CLASS REMINDERS

11. Thanks for bringing it up @dncr4u3 , the quiz will stay available for one more day Create public chatter among your students. A Tweets with “@” plus username means it’s a public reply to a specific user. STUDENT CONNECTION BEYOND CLASSROOM Promote classroom community by suggesting your students also follow each other

12. You can send a private message directly to a student, too. Student will receive your direct message via: Email Twitter Cell Phone (if activated) STUDENT CONNECTION BEYOND CLASSROOM

13. GLOBAL COMMUNITY Suggest that students find other Twitter users to follow related to their interests or class topics. i.e. – a search for “health” found many health-related feeds, such as BBC Health and American Cancer Society who post news on their Twitter feed) -and- A search for “fitness” found professionals, such as, personal trainers, body builders, and fitness enthusiasts

14. Grab the Twitter code and embed your updates or timeline on your blog or social network.

15. Twitter - Mashups Schedule updates and reminders to your students in advance so you won’t miss a beat – er – a tweet

16. Twitter - Mashups Put all your students into one “crowd” and follow everyone at-a-glance on the web. (see also TwitterCamp)

17. Twitter – Example of Teacher Uses Announcement Communication with students Class Reinforcements Discussion Prompts & Additional Follow-ups Task Reminders

18. Twitter – Example of Student Uses Health-related feeds Most health-related feeds post URLs that link to a blog post or news article. Students were asked to follow the feed & stay current on news. This tweet sums up what they learned. Response to a discussion prompt Personal Comment Student feeds

22. References http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/10/23/why-twitter-isnt-a-waste-of-time/ http://crowdstatus.com http://tweetlater.com http://Tweetstats.com http://Tweetscan.com or http://metweets.com Check out the wiki for ‘all-things’ Twitter http://twitter.pbwiki.com http://academhack.outsidethetext.com/home/2008/twitter-for-academia/